Fort Collins, Colorado: The Sustainable Living Association (SLA) plans to hold Earth Day in Fort Collins on Saturday, April 23 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Civic Center Park, 201 Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins (www.SustainableLivingAssociation.org) . This year, we are continuing our collaboration with the City of Fort Collins to provide attendees with interactive and educational opportunities to learn more about the Climate Action Plan and how to get involved. Admission is free and attendees are asked to bring a donation or non-perishable food items for the Larimer County Food Bank.

Earth Day Fort Collins is a combination of activities and events for the whole family, with information booths and exhibits, educational opportunities, arts and crafts, live music, speakers, food trucks, an outdoor cafe and a mini farmers market.

Northern Colorado Clean Cities will host an on-site electric vehicle ride and help answer any questions consumers may have about owning an electric vehicle. The event includes the 3rd annual SHIFT Earth Day Challenge coordinated by the City of Fort Collins, challenging area residents to compete in a competition aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

During our NEW Youth Climate Action event, local youth will come together to train and inspire other young people in 4 different educational areas focusing on climate change and how to take action. This event is led, organized and implemented by young people who are aware of the effects of climate change on our planet and want to do something about it. Our writing and art contest for young people encourages middle and high school students to share “what sustainability means to them” and submit their work for consideration by April 4. Winners will be presented at the event.

The Sustainable Living Association helps promote Fort Collins as a city active in implementing sustainable practices. Earth Day Fort Collins offers attendees the opportunity to learn what area businesses, nonprofits, and local government are doing to support this global environmental effort and how citizens can get involved.

Earth Day has inspired and mobilized individuals and organizations around the world to demonstrate their commitment to environmental protection and sustainability. More than one billion people now participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the largest civic celebration in the world. Fort Collins is a leader in developing sustainable practices and has garnered a lot of attention for these efforts.

The Sustainable Living Association is a non-profit community organization that brings the concept and practices of sustainable living into everyday life. SLA serves the Rocky Mountain region, providing opportunities designed to educate people about sustainable lifestyles that promote environmental and social responsibility. SLA does its work through a sustainability leadership program, Earth Day Fort Collins, a youth climate action event, and other community events that connect citizens to the environmental stewardship and sustainable development. For twenty-two years, ALS has been at the forefront of the movement for sustainable living and living in our region. As a community working collectively, our impact continues to grow through outreach and education.

To learn more about Fort Collins Earth Day, visit sustainablelivingassociation.org.