Paul Douglas is a meteorologist with 45 years of television and radio experience. Douglas writes a daily Minneapolis Star Tribune weather column and has weather duties on WCCO Radio. Douglas has authored four books, including his most recent , "A Kid's Guide to Saving the Planet."

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As a religious conservative who began as a climate change skeptic, Douglas is now viewing climate change as undeniable and believes that caring for our planet is a moral and spiritual obligation.

"It's not hopeless, and we're not helpless." ~Paul Douglas

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Groups will reflect a wide variety of sustainability and wellness topics and they are eager to share information with attendees. Many organizations will have activities at their booths and sustainable giveaways!

Beef sliders

Vegan BBQ sandwiches

Hummus wraps

Quinoa with roasted tomato and lemon

Sunflower Seed Cookies

Coffee

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Featuring ForagerChef Alan Bergo *James Beard Award-winning chef, author, and forager. Black walnut cracking activity and samples!

Check out Bergo's website: https://foragerchef.com/

or follow on him on Instagram @foragerchef

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Meet your Farmer - Talk with local farmers about their practices and products! Learn how to make informed decisions around sustainability and your food choices such as miles traveled, food waste reduction, and food packaging
 

The Earth Fest stage will boast lots of musical talent, including one official River Falls Bluegrass, Bourbon & Brews Festival artist to round out the afternoon!🎶

Entertainment Schedule:

12:15-1:00 - RFHS UNstrumental A Capella Group

1:15-1:45 - Barbershop Singers

2:00-4:00 - @Lou Shields (Bluegrass Fest)

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Our partnership with River Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau & River Falls Bluegrass Festival also means that the Bluegrass shuttle will make periodic stops at Earth Fest. Please check their website for shuttle stop locations & schedule: https://riverfallsbluegrass.com/

All Day Activities

Interactive Water Activities

Prairie Games

DIY Eco Cleaners

Book Giveaway

Art Project with Community Arts Base (CAB)​

Humble Horse Ojibwe Ponies (Outside)

Outdoor Learning & Play for Young Children (Outside)

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Scheduled Activities

12:30-2 - Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue

2:15-2:45 - Storytime with RF Public Library

2:30-3 - Mindful Movement Walk 1 to the Kinnickinnic River (leaving from lower level of UC)

3:30-4 - Mindful Movement Walk 2 to Kinnickinnic River (leaving from lower lever of UC)

Ride in an electric vehicle with Drive Electric Earth Month!

⚡Electric cars, bikes, tools, and more!
⚡Talk with owners about their electric vehicles and get your questions answered regarding charging, battery life, rebates, and vehicle range.
⚡Find out more about the clean-air benefits, national security benefits, cost-savings and fun provided by electric cars.

⚡Enjoy the drivability of electric vehicles.

https://driveelectricearthmonth.org/event?eventid=4131

“Drive Electric Earth Month (DEEM) is presented by Plug In America, The Electric Vehicle Association, The Sierra Club, EVHybridNoire, and Drive Electric USA”

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🌎🎖📝Learn more about:

• voter registration and what’s on your ballot

• how to inform yourself on environmental and sustainability issues before voting

• helpful websites/resources for contacting your elected officials and political parties

Plus: 
🗳️ “Vote” at Earth Fest for the local sustainability issues that are most important to you!
🆓 Giveaways!