"Just a thought" Earth Day @ Woodlawn (La Prensa Texas) 13th

Earth Day in SA

By Steve Walker

Earth Day is an exciting time to be outside, creating, exploring, and celebrating the Environment. For those who live in San Antonio, these special events, informs us how to protect the resources which are essential to the well-being of San Antonio and surrounding cities. I live in Helotes.

There will be a diversity of booths, educational activities, delicious vegetarian and vegan food, environmental speakers, live music, outdoor games, giveaways, a raffle and fun for the entire family.

The Official City of San Antonio Earth Day 2019 event as well as an official Fiesta Event ,will take place next Saturday, April 13^th 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Woodlawn Lake Park, 501 S. Josephine Tobin.

Having attended for a number of years at Woodlawn Lake Park it is exciting and the crowds increase as the day progresses. Parking can be a problem as well. Carpooling makes it easier for many staying all day. Kids can be viewed scampering everywhere. I have seen a number of people attending that I see year after year. Who knew?

As I just noted, Earth Day San Antonio is an Official Fiesta San Antonio event and is put on by the Westside Development Corporation and The Earth Day Committee.

The event every year seeks to educate San Antonio residents and visitors on the value of protecting the environment and on practices that can preserve or improve our communities. We know that protecting our environment is a good thing for healthy living by securing clean water, nutritious food, and clean air for our city.

Conserving our natural ecosystems provides opportunities for inspiration and outdoor recreation. We should all be invested in protecting these rights and opportunities for future generations.

Schedule:

10 a.m. Yoga @ Tennis Courts, Mayor Ron Nirenberg on stage Earth Blessing by AITSCM @ Stage, Zoomagination @ Kids Zone

10:a.m.-2 p.m. Learn Nature @ Kids Zone

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Obstacle Course @ Tennis Courts, also Kayaking @ Lake

10:15 a.m. Farm Yoga @ Lawn & Folkloric Dance @ Stage

10:40 a.m. Latin Dance Kids Team @ Stage

11:a.m. UTSA Percussion Ensemble @ Stage

11:45 a.m. Dedication of Butterfly Garden @ Butterfly Garden

Noon: Mariachi Los Galleros @ Stage

1:p.m. Zumba @ Tennis Courts

1:30 p.m. Core Rhythms @ Tennis Courst, PM Fire on the Mountain Cloggers @ Stage, Flamenco @ Stage

2: p.m .Latin Dance Lessons @ Tennis Courts, Los Nahuatlatos @ Stage.

Hopefully, the temperature will be pleasant and no rain or excessive wind this Saturday. Celebrate Earth Day since it only happens one day in the year!! 

As always I write “Just a Thought.”

Steve Walker is a Vietnam Veteran, former journalist and Justice of the Peace