The 2011 Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Festival is slated for Saturday, April 23, from 11am – 5pm at the Village at Palisades Tahoe USA.

This all-ages, community sponsored event gives participants an opportunity to learn about recycling/composting, alternative energy, sustainability, watershed and forest health, and reducing ecological footprints via a diverse array of agency representatives and earth-friendly vendors. It is the largest eco-event in the North Lake Tahoe/Truckee area, with upwards of 6,000 people expected.

E-Waste Collection Event
You know that old computer monitor, the old phone, and that collection of chargers? Bring 'em down to the E-waste Collection Event in Palisades Tahoe's parking lot from 9am-2pm where they will be disposed of in an environmentally friendly way. Tire recycling will also be available. Bring up to 9 used tires and we'll take care of them.

Catch the Trashion Show
Check out this environmentally friendly fashion show put on by the Truckee High School Envirolution Club. Students model outfits made out of various materials - including Netflix wrappers, Christmas lights and magazines. Don't overlook the Trashion show this year. It starts at 2:15pm in the Village events plaza.

Win Great Items in the Earth Day Raffle
Buy raffle tickets on Earth Day to support this great non-profit event... and also for a chance to win a great prize including a 2011-12 Silver Season Pass to Squaw! Raffle winners will be announced right after the Trashion Show.

Kid's Activities and Dr. Solar
Learning about recycling, conservation, waste reduction and global warming has never been so much fun! Dr. Solar brings back the traditional traveling medicine shows from the turn of the century while entertaining and educating families about green lifestyles.

Two Showtimes:

• 11:00-11:45pm
• 12:45-1:30pm

Live Music
While you're checking out all the Earth Day booths, activities and festivities, you can rock out to some funky bands including the popular funk/latin jazz group Vinyl.

• Downbeat: 11:30-12:30pm
• Jugtown Pirates: 1:00-2:00pm
• Vinyl: 3:30-5:00pm

Do Your Part. Ride TART

T.A.R.T. will be offering free transportation to and from the event from North Lake Tahoe, Incline Village and Truckee.

Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival
Catch an inspiring film line-up during the Wild and Scenic Film Festival at the Resort at Squaw Creek on Friday, April 22. Touting environmentalism, travel and adventure these short films are sure to change your world. Films begin at 7pm. Tickets are $10.For more about the films, visit www.tahoetruckeeearthday.com/film-festival

For more information about the festival, visit  www.tahoetruckeeearthday.org.