April 22, 2024, is Earth Day proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners and worldwide! In honor of the special occasion Santa Fe County has organized a nature-based, educational community event for the public on Saturday, April 20, 2024. This year, Santa Fe County will be continuing in its celebration by installing a rain garden at the Arroyo Hondo Fire station #1.

Numerous Earth steward organizations will be present, and a speaker series will include: Rain garden tips by Athena Beshur of Seeds of Wisdom, Conservation Efforts by County Open Spaces and Trails Ranger, Rosemary Masters, and Wildfire prevention for the home, by Wildland Urban Interface Specialist, Remington Gillum. And of course, live music by the “Mountain Top Rock” Band!