Locals and out-of-towners braved the gusting winds on Saturday, April 26, to attend Earthfest and other activities in Patagonia.
Earthfest offered a workshop in the park on native trees, a tree planting, a bike tour, a bird walk, a saunter on Sonoita Creek, and information about plants, butterflies, birds, wild animals, mines, recycling, and restoration.
There was live music, and the Fire Department manned the BBQ.
At their booth in the park, Patagonia Animal Lovers (PALS) raised money selling baked goods, burgers and raffle tickets, and Borderlands Restoration opened at their new location on Third Avenue.
Global Arts Gallery on McKeown Avenue hosted a book signing for local author Lisa Sharp and her book, A Slow Trot Home, and down the street on Smelter Avenue, the Patagonia Youth Center celebrated its Grand Opening.
The Center’s manager, Ana Coleman, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and State Senator Andrea Dalessandro honored the opening with a visit in support of the project.
All in all, it was an eventful day.
