Earth Day Parade

Orcas Island event welcoming all islanders from across San Juan County

||| FROM PARKER PAVITT for SAN JUAN MAKERS GUILD |||

For the first time ever on Orcas, join a Procession of the Species parade for an event full of imagination, gratitude, and activism focused on celebrating the rich biodiversity of our Earth. We encourage all ages to participate with creative costumes and props that honor favorite creatures and natural resources which are essential to the health of our islands. The Procession will wind through town in an exuberant display combining the wonders of the natural world with colorful creative expression.

Jump In! Prop making workshops will be held March 30^th for artists, and also on April 6^th and 13^th for adults, kids and families at all skill levels. For details on the free workshops, email sjimakersguild@gmail.com.

Saturday, April 20th, Procession Schedule:

• 10:30am: Join children’s librarian Jenny DeGroot for special Earth Day storytelling.
• 11:00am: Procession lineup begins on the Orcas Library grounds.
• 11:30am: Procession departs from the library and leads to waterfront at Emmanuel Episcopal.

The Procession will be welcomed onto the labyrinth at Emmanuel Episcopal Church on the waterfront at noon, with an Eco Fair, arts and sculpture, light lunch, nature walk, live music and community dancing. The EarthDay Festival is open from 12-5pm, featuring interactive experiences designed to deepen our connections with community and nature. The festival overlooks the water and mountains lining the Sound, a beautiful location with activities for all ages to explore and enjoy.

Materials for props wanted: if you have sheets of cardboard, clean white sheets or white t-shirts, poster or acrylic paints, or dry, bundled newspaper, please email sjimakersguild@gmail.com with pick- ups on Orcas, San Juan and Lopez. Reuse / Recycle!

For up-to-date information about Earth Day events, see sanjuanmakersguild.com/Earthday24