Celebrate Earth Day 2005

Plans are well underway for another great Earth Day celebration, this year set for Saturday, April 23, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Washington Park, Central Avenue at Eighth Street.

Alameda Power & Telecom will join with other City departments, including Recreation and Parks and Public Works / Environmental Services, as well as others, in sponsoring the event.

We've come a long way since 1970 and the inception of Earth Day. Back then, we were using leaded gasoline, there were few government air-quality standards, and the word "environment" was found mostly in spelling bees.

Our community, though, has a long history of leadership in the environmental arena. Over the past 3 decades, Alameda Power & Telecom has built a power resource portfolio that is now over 80% clean and renewable.

Alameda's Earth Day Festival is intended both as a celebration and an opportunity to learn about alternative transportation, healthy products, and ideas for sustainable living while enjoying musical entertainment, a variety of food, and a chance to win prizes. Local business associations and other groups will line the park in festive fashion with a variety of booths, both informational and interactive. These displays create awareness of the need to follow basic principles to create a healthy, sustainable environment.

Bike Alameda will provide free, safe, and secure valet service for bikes and strollers. Bike Alameda is encouraging bicycling as a convenient and safe form of transportation in and around the City. Washington Park also is accessible by AC Transit, and free parking will be available at Robert Crown Memorial parking lot.