The Organized Aggie Students Inspiring Sustainability (OASIS) club at New Mexico State University, have decided to organize an Earth Day celebration event. In previous years, the Mesilla Valley Bicycle Coalition has organized the Earth Day citizen’s ride; and we are grateful for it. This year they plan to do the same, with the exception that they plan to start and end their ride at Apodaca Park on 801 East Madrid Avenue, the same place where our Earth Day celebration will be held! We are so pleased!

Our celebration will have music, speakers,a children’s carnival, sustainable vendors, organic farmers, educational tables, and food!!! We will be announcing more of the specifics on this site later, but we hope to see you there! The event is planned for Saturday, April 26 2008. Please add us to your myspace: www.myspace.com/earthdaylascruces

Vendors:

*Unconfirmed vendors are not listed*

New Mexico Soap: Will be selling natural soaps containing natural vegetable oils with no detergents or sulfates. 100% pure soap. Information: Info@newmexicosoap.comNew Mexico Soap Website-Check it out!!!

Tres Vaqueros: Will be selling original copperwork that are flamed painted or patinated. Their copper collection includes: Framed and unframed artwork, sconces-indoor and outdoor, water features, wind chimes, bracelets, Luminarios, Crosses, and Pot Racks. Information: vaquero472004@yahoo.com

Bonnie Poloner: will be selling her handmade jewelry at the event. information: bonpolo@earthlink.net

The folkloric Institute: Marcie Galbreath will be selling essential oils, soaps and doing readings at the event! information: starofeire@hotmail.com

Glass ART: Karl Runyon will be selling his glass art; jewelry, sculptures-I love it... He's normally at the farmers market on Saturday. So go see him get some awesome art, and come to earth day and get more!!!! There are pictures of some of his work in our albums. information: glass_method@yahoo.com

Ali Robertson and Earnie Bean will be selling handmade cards and woodworking at the event. Information: briali77@msn.com

Cocanutz: Dave Coca will be selling his homeade insense and hemp jewelry. Information: dtcoca@winnelson.com

Punk Rock Royalty Arts: Jeanne Mayfield-Jacques will be selling her Hand beaded Jewelry, recycled clothing, insence, Lotions and lip balm.

Ocotillo Coffeehouse: will be offering sustainably produced, locally roasted coffee and coffee beans. They are located on 315 N. Main behind the Coas Bookstore downtown. Information: ocotillo@gmail.com

My Belle Jewelry: Michelle Nunn will be selling her Hand beaded Jewelry and small crafts at the event.

Heather Camacho will be selling her paintings and Hemp Jewelry at the event.

Mud Wall Designs: Mindy Tapia will be selling her Origami decorations, hand made bracelets and organic produce at the event. Information: megordon@yahoo.com

Chiapas Women's Weaving Co-op: Will sell weaved cotton and woolen bags, wallhangings, napkins, purses, dolls and more. Information: ceber@nmsu.edu

Plants on the Brain: Dolores Duenezzy will be selling plants and head vases at our event. Information: frieda1122@SBCglobal.net

Ceramics for Life: Jared L. Carpenter will be selling his own artwork at the event: ceramic bowls, mugs and more! Information: ceramicsforlife@gmail.com

Mesilla Moon: Sandra Gallegos will sell her handcrafted jewelry, garden accents and TIE DYE at the event!!! She has tie-dye onesies!!! She takes custom orders too! information: mesillamoon@gianet.com

Purse Your Lips: Guenevere McMahon sews one of a kind clothing, handbags, wallets and accessories! She will be at the event selling these items and she's awesome. information: gennimcmahon@comcast.net

Jasmin Garcia: Will be selling Tomatoseeds, long houseplants and other plants. Information: jasgarci@nmsu.edu

Mother McCaul's: Trish McCaul will be selling Herbal body care products, made with organic ingredients. (Salves/lip balm / Insect Repellent) Information: julesmaybe@yahoo.com

Kozin Art's: The Kozin's will be selling handmade and Recycled Greeting cards as well as beaded Jewelry. Information: suekozin@yahoo.com

NMSU PreVet Club: Will be selling homemade dog treats and dog scarves at the event. Information: wayally@nmsu.edu

NMSU Horticulture Forum: will have their annual plant sale at the event.

Speakers:

*Unconfirmed speakers are not listed*

M.C.: Tony "funny man" Mahony

12:00-1220: Councillor Miguel Silva: "Controlling our Destiny: Voodoo Dolls and Politicians" A Speech on Taking Action!!

1220-1240: Dr. Christine Eber: "Being Earth's Guest: Changing Beliefs about Earth in a Maya Community of Chiapas, Mexico" Dr. Eber is a professor of Anthropology at NMSU.

1240-1300: Donald F. Neidig "A Beneficent Greenhouse, and more!”; Dr. Neidig will cover the three pillars of climate change: 1. temperatures are rising, 2. an enhanced greenhouse effect is the cause, and 3. enhanced levels of greenhouse gases are human in origin. ( Dr. Donald Neidig is a retired Principal Astrophysicist, an Adjunct Professor of Astronomy at NMSU, and an Emeritus Astronomer at the National Solar Observatory.)

1300-1330: Jim Graham: will speak about sustainable construction with an emphasis on energy efficiency, heating, cooling, lighting, and occupant comfort. (Mr. Graham is President Sun & Earth Inc., and has been involved with sustainable construction since the first energy crisis of the 1970's.) You can learn more about Sun & Earth Inc., at this link: Sun and Earth

Bands:

*Unconfirmed bands are not listed*

Ravyn and Belle from 1000-1100; two chill folk groups collaborating for a sweet sound!

Daniel Morin will play a few of his songs at 11:00 to 11:20. He's so chill!!

Nicole Martinez will play some tunes from 11:20 to 11:40. Sweet Folk!!

Alister M. is playing at our earth day event from 2 to 3! We couldn't be more excited. Here's their myspace :Alister M!!!

Activities:

The Mesilla Valley Bike Coalition will begin its annual Earth Day Bike Ride at Apodaca Park!! A leisurely self-paced ride of approximately ~25mile route through Las Cruces and the Mesilla Valley and a short ride ~5miles thru the neighborhood around Apodaca Park. Registration begins at 7:00am. THe long ride will begin at 8:30am, the short at 9:00am. For more info call 526-7783 or 528-3047 or email swqa@solsurvival.com or ahume@las0cruces.org

For Kids:

-Children's Carnival sponsored by NMSU Sigma Alpha Lambda -Public School Poster Contest (Prizes at Event)

INFORMATIONAL TABLES:

The Grassroots Press -Southwest Environmental Center

-Arbor Day Foundation

-Art of Birth and Wellness

-New Mexico Wilderness Alliance

-Chihuahua Desert Nature Park(WWF)

-New Mexico Game and Fish

The City of Las Cruces Green Team:

-Keep Las Cruces Beautiful -Las Cruces City Recycling -Las Cruces Water Conservation Program

WORKSHOPS/INTERACTIVE TABLES:

Mountain View Co-op: Organic Products, Food Samples

-Enchanted Gardens10:30-11: Native Plants

-Kari Bachman: Nutrition/Healthy Eating

-Mesilla Valley Bosque Park (State Parks)

-Las Cruces Water Conservation: Tree giveaway

-Astronomical Society of Las Cruces: With a solar telescope

Our earth day event is registered on this site, check it out!!: Earthday registry!

Please add this event to your facebook! Spread the word! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=8657863982 Earth day on Facebook