Schedule of Events
We know, Earth Day is every day, right? But it’s not every day that Idlewild Park is crawling with solar-powered bands, the area’s top environmental experts and tents full of people dying to get their green hands on you to get you involved. So sign a couple of petitions, slap another bumper sticker on your Nalgene, and take a look at this schedule so you don’t miss out.
Solar–Powered Main Stage Schedule
9:55 a.m. Welcome
10:00 a.m. Action Sound String Band: bluegrass/jam band
10:40 a.m. Envirolution. This nonprofit is trying to bring about positive change by spreading awareness and understanding about environmental issues.
11:00 a.m. Mark Sexton Band: acoustic rock and reggae
11:40 a.m. KTVN: Channel 2 in Reno
12:00 p.m. Drinking with Clowns: This rock, funk and Latin band of clowns will leave you smiling.
12:40 p.m. Envirolution
1:00 p.m. Rick Hammond Blues Band: A Reno blues and rock veteran.
1:40 p.m. Green Power: Hear about this program to help renewable energy and education in Nevada.
2:00 p.m. Jahzilla: Local reggae band performs.
2:40 p.m. KTHX : “The X” radio station
3:00 p.m. Guitar Woody and the Boilers: Boogie woogie blues
3:40 p.m. Bike Raffle
4:00 p.m. Paisley Braincells: Psychedelic rock and jam band4:45 p.m. Closing
Workshop Schedule
10:00 a.m. How to Use Public Transportation by Carol Perry of Regional Transportation Authority
11:00 a.m. How to Save Energy and Home Energy Audits by John Toth of John Toth and Assoc.
12:00 p.m. How to Go Solar by Scott Gerz of Solar Generations
1:00 p.m. How to Start a Worm Bucket for Composting by Craig Witt of Full Circle Compost
2:00 p.m. How to Save Water by Andy Gepheart of Truckee Meadows Water Authority
3:00 p.m. How to Landscape in a Dry Climate by Tom Stille of the River School/ Interpretive Gardens
4:00 p.m. The Urban Market and How to Buy Local Food by Leeza Balmin and Karen Craig of City of Reno