Save the Date for Gila Earth Day 2024
Save the Date for Gila Earth Day and Continental Divide Trail Days Festival set for
April 20th in Gough Park
The Gila Resources Information Project (GRIP) and the Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC) will hold the Gila Earth Day x Continental Divide Trail Days festival on Saturday, April 20th,
10 am -2 pm at Gough Park in Silver City.
For the third consecutive year, Gila Earth Day is partnering with Continental Divide Trail Days for an even grander celebration of the environment and our public lands. Over 50 organizations and businesses will gather to showcase their missions and offer planet-friendly products and services.
Earth Day is an annual global event celebrated on April 22 to raise awareness and support for environmental protection and long-term sustainability. This year’s theme “Planet vs. Plastics”, unites students, parents, businesses, governments, churches, unions, individuals, and nongovernmental organizations in an unwavering commitment to call for the end of plastics for the sake of human and planetary health, demanding a 60% reduction in the production of plastics. Participants will be able to learn about these issues and participate in related projects at this year’s Gila Earth Day celebration.
To sign up to reserve your booth space, fill out the reservation form by April 1.
We invite organizations and businesses to become sponsors of Gila Earth Day x Continental Divide Trail Day’s zero-waste initiative by contributing a meaningful donation of $100 to this event. Your support will not only help make this event environmentally responsible but also showcase your commitment to sustainability. As a sponsor, you’ll be prominently featured in event flyers, Gila Earth Day press releases and social media, acknowledging your dedication to reducing plastic waste and fostering a cleaner planet. To secure your sponsorship or for more information, please contact Emily Cox at pickituptossnomas@gmail.com or call (575)-538-8078.
Earth Week kicks off Saturday, April 13th with volunteer opportunities to help you give back to the planet and your community. Silver City’s Pick It Up – Toss No Mas litter prevention program will hold its Gila Earth Day Trash Cleanup from 9 am – noon at the Grant County Community Foundation parking lot located at 1106 N. Pope St. For more information, visit silvercitytossnomas.org.
In addition to the CDT Trail Days x Gila Earth Day Festival, the Continental Divide Trail Coalition will host CDT Trail Days festivities throughout the weekend. Trail Days will kick off with a Community, Culture, and Landscape Speaker Series at the Silco Theater on Friday, April 19. Several speakers will focus on the Gila Region, including indigenous leaders, thru-hikers, scientists, and elected officials. That evening, the CDTC will host a Kickoff Celebration at The Toad, including raffle prizes, live music, and dancing. On Sunday, April 21, CDTC will partner with Heart of the Gila and other local organizations to host community hikes in several locations in and around Silver City. For more information on these events please visit: continentaldividetrail.org/trail-days-2024/ or contact outreach@continentaldividetrail.org.
The Gila Earth Day x Continental Divide Trail Days festival is currently seeking enthusiastic food vendors to join our upcoming celebration. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your culinary delights to a diverse audience passionate about sustainability and environmental awareness. We invite food vendors to join us in making this celebration fun and full of delicious creations. If your culinary offerings align with our mission and you’re ready to be part of this exciting event, please contact us.
If you’d like to get involved in the Gila Earth Day planning committee then contact Gila Earth Day Coordinator Emily Cox at pickituptossnomas@gmail.com. More information is available at www.gilaresources.info or on Facebook @GilaEarthDay.
