There's no greater time to explore the outdoors. As we celebrate Earth Day on April 22, why not put into practice sustainable recreation and tourism? Did you know there are 7 principles of Leave No Trace? To learn more about how you can

leave no trace when exploring

Arizona’s outdoors, visit

AppreciateAZ.com.

On Tuesday, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors approved a Coconino County Earth Day proclamation designating April 2021 as Earth Month in Coconino County. There are several activities in celebration of Earth Day on the County's website. Check it out!

Curious how Coconino County Parks & Recreation Operations and Maintenance repurposes felled trees from hazardous tree removal? Check out this video, which showcases projects completed in 2020.

Did you know there are several habitat gardens at Sawmill County Park, adjacent to Willow Bend Environmental Education Center? The Center's staff and volunteers maintain the gardens and provide tours and opportunities for volunteers to get their hands dirty and connect with nature.

With spring now here, volunteers have been anticipating hands-on work at the Sawmill Habitat Gardens. Volunteers are crafting language for interpretive signs, starting seeds, researching plants, recording weather data, rehabilitating trail and stabilizing slope, and more. While the Center is currently closed, the gardens and trails are open to the public.

Are you looking to host a special event at a county park this summer? We have many facilities available for rent, including the sports field at Peaks View County Park, Frontiere at Rogers Lake, and the horse stables and arenas at Fort Tuthill County Park. Coconino County Parks & Recreation has been working with County Management and the County's Health and Human Services department to review reentry plans, anticipated use of Fort Tuthill as a COVID-19 response site, possible gathering sizes, and next steps. Visit Parks & Recreation's Special Events page for more information.

The Coconino County Fair is seeking vendors for this year's Fair! We have applications for all types of vendors:

amusements, commercial, food, and nonprofit. There's no cost to apply and we will begin reviewing applications in April. The Vendor Application is available at Coconinocountyfair.com/ vendorapp.

Did you know that any person aged 18 or older is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in Coconino County? Check out the Coconino County COVID Vaccination webpage for more information.