Earth Day celebration at Scissortail Park to include classes, giveaways, vendors, and more. 

 

Oklahoma City, OK – April 11, 2023:  OKC Beautiful’s inaugural Earth Fest is April 22, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Love’s Travel Stop Stage and Lawn at Scissortail Park. 

The free community event is a celebration of Earth Day and includes classes, more than 30 vendors, giveaways, an interactive mural installation, bike fix-it station, a kid’s activity area, and more. 

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of sustainability topics, including composting, gardening, waste reduction, tree care, and many other topics from subject matter experts. 

"We are looking forward to celebrating the planet with our community on Earth Day," said Natalie Evans, OKC Beautiful Program and Marketing Director. "Earth Fest will have engaging activities and information for all ages, and we look forward to sharing ways we can create a more sustainable Oklahoma City."

Education vendors include Oklahoma Forestry Services, City of Oklahoma City Stormwater Department, Oklahoma Compost and Sustainability Association, Metropolitan Library System, Scissortail Park Horticulture, the Nature Conservancy, Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, Let’s Fix This, Natural Grocers, Cityburb Homes, Native Farming Solutions, Plenty Mercantile, Uprooted and Rising, OSU-OKC Solid Waste, Watch for Me, Verbose, Plaza Walls, Lillian Timber Farms, Social Greenery, Native Plants Nursery, OSU-OKC Horticulture Club, Fertile Ground, Oklahoma Policy Engagement Network, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Sigma Sigma Omega Chapter, Foundation for Liberating Minds, Oklahoma Renewable Energy Council, REI Coop, Acts 29 Solar & Electric, and the City of Oklahoma City Sustainability Office. 

The event is supported by Sustaining Sponsor, Paycom. 

You can learn more about the event at www.okcbeautiful.com/earth-fest

OKC Beautiful is an environmental beautification and education nonprofit leading Oklahoma City’s beautification and environmental stewardship through collaboration, education, and advocacy. You can learn more about the organization at www.okcbeautiful.com.