Exhibitors, vendors sought for Arbor/Earth Day event

The city of Thousand Oaks and Conejo Recreation and Park District will co-host the annual Arbor/Earth Day Celebration from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., April 22 at Conejo Creek Park North, 1379 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks.

The park is located behind the city library.

The city is seeking environmentally-friendly vendors and exhibitors and sponsors to participate in the event, which usually attracts about 5,000 visitors.

The purpose is to promote a healthy, prosperous and sustainable environment by highlighting planet-friendly activities, services and products. 

The city wants to feature local community groups, agencies and businesses that promote environmental awareness and practices, or produce environmentally-friendly, nontoxic products and services.

Highlights are expected to include entertainment, tree plantings, children’s activities, tree and plant giveaways, composting instructions, arts and crafts, park rangers, a Pause4Kids Art-a-Thon, wild animals, and fire and police department displays.

Those interested in participating as an exhibitor or vendor can find the application and waiver form on the city’s website at www.toaks.org or call Gay Mosser in the city manager’s office at (805) 449-2107 or at gmosser@toaks.org.

Nonprofit organizations can exhibit for no charge. Vendors can reserve a 10-foot by 10-foot booth. A table and two chairs are provided for $75.

Individuals or organizations interested in sponsoring the Arbor/Earth Day event or wish to provide help with tree planting or recycling projects can call Jana Covell at (805) 449-2117 or contact her at jcovell@toaks.org.