Texoma Earth Day Festival
The Texoma Earth Day Festival started by our congregation. Here is the direct website where you can sign up to be a volunteer and can see all of what this year’s festival will include: Texoma Earth Day Festival
Here is the press release the give the latest information:
Texoma Earth Day Festival returns April 26
By Michelle Haynes, Earth Day Festival
Feb 27, 2025
Sherman, Texas — The 2025 Earth Day Festival, Sherman’s premier environmental awareness event, will return on April 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with an expanded lineup of workshops, entertainment, and recycling opportunities. Vendors and non-profit organizations can save $15 on registration fees by registering before March 1, with final registration remaining open through April 16 for businesses and organizations interested in participating in this community celebration.
“This year’s festival shows our community practical ways to reduce waste,” said Amy Hoffman-Shehan, Earth Day Festival coordinator. “From turning landfill gases into electricity to transforming discarded materials into useful products, we’re showcasing innovative solutions that benefit our whole community.”
The festival will feature educational workshops including beekeeping demonstrations, fossil exploration with Bluestem Master Naturalists, and a presentation by Vitol Biomethane about the Texoma Area Solid Waste Authority’s (TASWA) innovative landfill-to-energy project that converts waste methane into electricity. Additional workshops include sessions on upcycling.
A comprehensive recycling program will accept materials ranging from electronics and textiles to eyeglasses and unused medications, providing residents with a one-stop opportunity to responsibly dispose of various items.
Entertainment will include performances by Legend Martial Arts and various local artists. The festival will also host the Trashion Fashion Show presented by Grayson College, where students transform recycled materials into wearable clothing and costumes, demonstrating creative approaches to repurposing everyday items.
Local businesses and organizations are encouraged to register early to take advantage of the early registration discount. “We’re looking for vendors who share our commitment to environmental education and sustainable practices,” added Hoffman-Shehan. “This is an excellent opportunity to connect with environmentally conscious community members.”
About the Earth Day Festival
The Texoma Earth Day Festival is an annual celebration that brings together local businesses, environmental organizations, and community members to promote environmental awareness and sustainable living practices. The event is made possible through support from sponsors including the City of Sherman, Red River Unitarian Universalist Church, and numerous local businesses and organizations.
**Key Details Summary:**
– WHAT: 2025 Texoma Earth Day Festival
– WHEN: April 26, 2025, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
– WHERE: 405 N Rusk St, Sherman, TX 75090
– EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT: Through March 1st, 2025 ($15 off registration fees)
– FINAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 16, 2025
– COST: Free to attend
For more information about vendor registration or the festival, visit www.earthdaytexoma.org.
Registration forms for vendors, sponsors, entertainment, workshops, and volunteers are available at www.earthdaytexoma.org/registration-forms/.
