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This year will mark the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. It was founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson (D-Wisconsin) as an environmental teach-in in 1970, and is celebrated in many countries every year. Join us as we celebrate Earth Day in the Shoals.

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As a response to continued environmental degradation, Senator Gaylord Nelson proclaimed the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970. Communities around the nation and world have since used this occasion to promote environmental awareness and advocacy. For forty years the Shoals has joined forces with others promoting eco-friendly practices. In April of 2008, Earth Month in the Shoals become an official community-wide, month-long celebration with events appealing to all ages and diverse groups, culminating with the Shoals Earth Day Fest.

We are blessed to live in such a biologically diverse area nestled in North West Alabama where eagles fly and stretches of natural landscapes wind along the beautiful Tennessee River. People traveling here for the first time are truly amazed by the natural beauty of our area that some here take for granted. The Shoals has an unusually rich natural and cultural heritage which gives cause for celebration and challenges us to be responsible stewards of this beautiful area. The preservation of our natural assets for this and future generations requires a strong, informed, community commitment.

During April, there are many varied educational events and fun, family -oriented activities offered, many of which are free such as birding outings, wildflower hikes, nature walks, story times, eco-themed symposia, renewable energy displays, Earth Month Concert, recycling opportunities, songwriters and organic wine tasting, tours of a local bio diesel facility, solar homes and revitalized historic buildings, movie screenings, wild flower planting, local food /organic / vegetarian cooking demonstrations, and more. The Shoals Earth Day Fest which has something for everyone is a free, public event and has drawn thousands from our area and beyond.

As we celebrate the fortieth anniversary of Earth Day, we invite you to become a member of Shoals Earth Month, Incorporated, or consider becoming a much appreciated sponsor. Please see the information on this site, save the dates, and make your plans to join us!

Sincerely,

Nancy Muse, President

Jackie Posey, Vice President

Shoals Earth Month, Incorporated

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Rummage sale!

If you are a non-profit and would like to reserve a space at the (Shoals Earth Day Fest on April 24) rumage sale please print the PDF and send in with your payment. Groups will be accepted first come, first serve .The sale will be in Tombigbee Street, south of Wilson Park, which will be blocked off just for the sale. Items must be placed, priced and ready by 9:45 am. No one may begin selling until 10 am. A fee of $25.00 is required by the City of Florence.

Make checks payable to Florence Parks and Rec. Please send form with check to SEMI, PO Box 3385, Florence, AL.35630

The form is a word document. Click Here for form

Shoals Earth Month, Incorporated Board of Directors

President, Nancy Muse
Vice President, Jackie Posey
Secretary, Peggy McCloy
Treasurer, James Johnson
Bethany Agee
Terry Buchanan
Judy Keenum
Karen Lowery
Rachel Mansell
Robert Raush
Josh Woods

Vendor/Display for Earth Day Fest

Would you like to attend the Shoals Earth Day Fest as a vendor or display your goods and services? Fill out our form and email it to use or send it by snail mail.