Winslow is celebrating Earth Week beginning April 22 with clean ups and workshops geared toward beautifying and protecting the environment in Winslow. There will be large dumpsters placed in various places throughout the city to aid in the cleanup. Neighbors are encouraged to help each other pick up trash and clear yard waste.
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Other events during Earth Week will include a presentation at the Winslow Public Library, the date for which has not yet been set, and an Arbor Day celebration led by Mayor Tom McCauley.
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Arbor Day falls on Friday, April 26. McCauley has been speaking about his desire to plant pine trees in and around Winslow and plans to have some of those in place during the celebration.
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The Earth Week event will culminate at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, in the Route 66 Plaza, located on Second St., with a presentation by Deidre Burton from Stitchin’ on the Corner on repairing clothing, so as to reduce the need to buy new. There will also be many vendors and artisans that specialize in upcycled and recycled products and live music from Rascal Martinez.
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Also on the agenda for the Saturday celebration is an open house by the Winslow Sweetland Community Garden at 10 a.m. and the Mother Earth Art Show at Gemini Gallery, located at 200 N. Kinsley Ave.
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There is also a plan to plant flowers in the parking bump outs along Second and Third streets. Donations of flowers and plants are being accepted for that project. To donate contact Councilwoman Samantha Crisp at scrisp@winslowaz.gov.
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