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Climate march and expo top this year's list of Rochester EarthFest events

Climate march and expo top this year's list of Rochester EarthFest events

The text below is from a news release sent in by the organizers of Rochester EarthFest.

Rochester EarthFest and Expo celebration is a seven day, volunteer-led lineup of events consisting of several Earth Day related activities at various locations around the area. Assisi Heights, Quarry Hill, Squash Blossom Farm, Olmsted Waste-to-Energy Facility, Habitat for Humanity ReStore and area schools are all participating.

One of the activities will be a combined Climate March/Science March & Rally at the Peace Plaza in downtown Rochester to encourage folks to be a part of something huge. 11am-1pm

The culminating event is the April 23rd Expo, a daylong (10am-4pm) celebration advocating sustainable living through education (a great line-up of speakers!), interactive displays and the promotion of healthy and green products.

For further information: www.earthfestrochestermn.org

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