2009 Columbia Gorge Earth Day

April 18^th, 10am till 4pm

Saturday Market lot, Hood River (5^th and Cascade)


This year’s Earth Day celebration will feature a Procession of All Species, Workshops, Supper Commuter Free-style bike race, speakers, live music and more.  To see a complete schedule go to the Columbia Earth Center’s website.

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The Procession of All Species will leave from the Saturday market lot at 12:30 pm on April 18^th.  This is a parade through downtown Hood River celebrating the species of Planet Earth! Community members are encouraged to use art, costumes or music to express their appreciation and connection to the natural world.  There are three ground rules: No dogs, motorized vehicles or written words are permitted.  However, as long as those rules are followed there is an opportunity for many levels of participation. There are opportunities to march, help others with costumes or floats, or just come and observe.   The parade also offers a chance to share your art with the public, make a statement and, best of all, celebrate our earth!  For information about other processions around the world and a large dose of inspiration have a look at the Olympia WA, Procession of All Species website.

Procession Community Costume Workshops Co-hosted by CGEI and the Columbia Center for the Arts Date: April 10th and 17th Time:  3 till 8pm Location:  Columbia Center for the Arts studio space Cost: Free The workshop will provide supplies, work space and volunteers to help you create the costume of your dreams.

More Ways to Get Involved!
We are currently looking for donations of supplies for the costume workshop and artsy volunteers to help staff it.  If you can help with either of these please call or email Keelia at Keelia@gorgeecology.org or 541-387-2274.   For a list of supplies that are needed see our Art Supplies Donation List.