The Pedal For The Earth effort is timely in that it supports recent City Council initiatives like the establishment of a Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission that will advise City and County officials on such issues as integrating bicycling and walking into community transportation policies and providing incentives for cycling and walking. Also, Earth Day is an opportunity to make people aware of a recent change to Durham's Zoning Ordinance that requires developers to allocate adequate, well-located and secure space for bicycle parking in new developments and to install bicycle parking facilities. 7 p.m. Kids and adults can enjoy the festival's environmental education venue that will feature The Scrap Exchange, The Schoolhouse of Wonder, The Museum of Life and Science, story-telling with Louise Omoto Kessel, and much more. Festival-goers can see firsthand the new hybrid vehicle technology, enter a raffle to win a computer built by Wesbell with recycled parts, and learn what local groups are doing to protect the environment. Paperhand Puppet Intervention will also perform and lead a giant puppet parade.
Admission is free and the event is rain or shine.
Donations will be accepted at the main entrance to the festival.