Earth Day Yakima

Exhibitors / Vendors

Exhibitors / Vendors2024-05-02T15:53:29-07:00

Participant Information

Eligibility

Eligibility is determined based on how potential vendors/exhibitors answer the following questions on the application:

  • How does your organization and/or product(s) fit with the Earth Day Yakima Mission Statement?
  • How does your organization/business tie into Earth Day Yakima’s message of conservation, sustainability, etc.?

Booth Fees

Vendors:  Commercial/Business $20 Due
Exhibitors: Nonprofit, Non-commercial, Agency $00 (NO FEE)

Guidelines

See setup and take down times/instructions and Guidelines on the application form.

2024 Vendors

2024 Exhibitors

ABAA wishes to promote nature, animal & human compassion through sharing knowledge, and information.

Above The Bend Animal Assistance is located on Chinook Pass and are still in the growing process of getting ourselves out there. We work very hard to help our community members with many kinds of animal situations, abandoned animals, lost to owners in wildlife areas, TNR and fostering, as well as the occasional wildlife situation that occurs when humans and wild animals inhabit the same area.

We hope to bring our enthusiasm and willingness to help the community by participating in this event. We will have some items for sale and request donations to help raise funds for our endeavors.

See two stories of how they have helped their community’s animals:

Campground Kitties Fixed

Dog Rescue

The American Red Cross’ mission is to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. At their booth you can learn more about their work and how you can get involved.

Learn more on their website – American Red Cross

Learn more on the APIC Yakima website.

Bokashi Composting is a process that converts food waste and similar organic matter into a soil amendment which adds nutrients and improves soil texture. It differs from traditional composting methods in several respects. The most important are: The input matter is fermented by specialist bacteria, not decomposed. The booth will be run by Kelly Klingman.

See what topics/information she’ll be able to share with visitors to Earth Day on our In the Yard/Garden resource page.

During the Yakima Valley’s growing season, Canyon Blooms donates vases of fresh flowers to brighten the lives of hundreds who are confined and facing hardship. The giving of these flowers is a gesture of love and kindness. We provide flowers to local hospice patients, such as those at Cottage in the Meadow, women at abuse centers, the elderly at long-term nursing care facilities, and others in need.

We use organic methodology on the farm including low till with deep mulch. We utilize the soil microbiome and native plant biodiversity to support the growing of flowers.

The organization is a 501 (C)3 and accepts donations and used vases in excellent condition to use for flower arrangements which are donated to patients.  Learn more on the Canyon Blooms Petals for Patients website.

Catholic Charities – Alexis Dimmer will offer face painting for kids with Earth Day superhero themes.  They will give out Super Hero Capes and have other activities and giveaways.

Learn more about their work on the Catholic Charities website.

Central Washington Beekeepers Association – Visit the Beekeepers booth for eEducation and outreach about honeybees, beekeeping, and the importance of pollinators to our agriculture and ecosystems fits in with agricultural sustainability and pollinator habitat conservation.

Learn more on their Facebook page.

The Central WA Sunstriders is affiliated with the American Volkssport Association – “America’s Walking Club”. The AVA encourages people to get outside and enjoy our environment. By being outside maybe it will encourage people to care for the environment more.

Learn more on the AVA website.

Advocacy organization that believes & has lobbied extensively on the benefits of a carbon fee & dividend to slow & reduce climate change. At their booth you can talk with local volunteers about working with Congress to find common ground and get information on membership.

Learn more on the Citizens’ Climate Lobby’s national website  and the local chapter’s Facebook page.

By participating in this event, CHCW is committed to bring awareness to our community about the importance of practicing sustainability. As a community health center, we aim to protect and improve the health of our community, which means addressing social and environmental issues that can have a direct impact to our health.

To learn more about Community  Health of Central Washington’s medical clinics and services visit the CHCW website.

One Plan. Always Covered.

Our health insurance programs are committed to transforming the health of the community one individual at a time.

Learn more about CoordinatedCare on their website.

We are a Primary Healthcare clinic that encourages a whole-grain, plant-based diet as the core of healthy living.

Learn more about their practices on the  Cura Family Wellness Clinic website.

The DAR is deeply involved in matters of education, American History, Conservation Preservation and civic responsibility.

Learn how colonial-era kids took care of their family, themselves and their community. The DAR booth will offer an interactive educational experience.

Learn more about their organization on the local  Narcissa Whitman chapter’s website.

At the Department of Ecology’s booth they will offer information about local Toxic Waste Cleanup to raise awareness about lead and arsenic on former orchard lands throughout Yakima County.

Visit the State websites’ Toxic Cleanup’s page.

Owners of various EV vehicles will be at Earth Day Yakima so that you can see their cars and talk with them about the pros/cons of ownership of EV vehicles manufactured by:

Rivian
Chevrolet Bolt
Tesla
Subaru Solterra

Freedom Kits of Yakima – This local volunteer group creates and distributes re-usable feminine hygiene kits to women and girls, internationally and domestically – free of charge. The kit is estimated to last four years, avoiding the use of disposable products AND allowing the young women to be productive each month.

Learn more on their Facebook page–

Friends of Rocky Top’s mission is to protect the air, land and water resources around the Rocky Top area from further environmental degradation. Our work informs the community, assists regulators and comments on public policy.

Learn more on their Facebook page and web page.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle in our Yakima second hand store.

Learn more about what you can recycle on the Habitat for Humanity’s Yakima website.

The Hardcore Running Club of Central WA – Our running club encourages a healthy lifestyle through exercise and mobility through running, walking, and bicycling. Club Members are encouraged to bring in old running shoes for recycling at Earth Day.

Learn more about the Hardcore Running Club on their Facebook page – and website.

Heritage Garden Program – Benton Conservation District  – Heritage Gardens are certified landscaped areas designed to honor the cultural and natural heritage of the Columbia River Basin while utilizing waterwise gardening practices. This program aims to help landowners establish native gardens on their property.

To learn more, visit their website.

We are focused on educating our Latinx/e community on the importance of reducing the use of plastics and or reusing as well as wildfire preparedness before and after fires.

Learn more about the work of this organization on the Latino Community Fund website.

The League encourages already registered voters to vote and assists new voters to register. We have established consensus positions on Air Quality, land use and solid waste management, among others, that support the goals of Earth Day.

Learn more on the local League’s website.

We will be handing out information about incentives from Pacific Power to help property owners make home renovations that can help them save energy and make their homes more comfortable and energy efficient.

Learn more on the Pacific Power website.

Interested in reducing landfill waste? Metal is one of the many things that we use daily that can be recycled endless number of times. Like a car, a bicycle, license plates, a washer or dryer, iron frying pans—the list goes on. The fact is, we use metal more than we think.

This year, stop by our booth to find out more about the many kinds of metals you can recycle at our facility, and if you didn’t know, we will pay you for the metal! As for some fun, take a guess at how much our aluminum can bail weighs for an opportunity to win a prize. Children will also be able to learn about different metals from our interactive table and learn some fun facts on cans!

Download the list of Materials that can be recycled at Pacific Steel and Recycling and learn more about their recycling services on their website.

Paint/Plant a Pot – Peggy Haskett returns this year to help children gain a respect for how our natural world gives us food and replenishes oxygen, reduces the use of fossil fuel in shipping and manufacture of fertilizers. Children will be able to paint their flower pot and plant a seedling in the pot to take home and nurture.

Poder Latinx is a civic and social justice organization dedicated to building and strengthening the political power of the Latinx community in key battleground states and nationwide. We do this by leading a voter-integrated engagement program where all aspects of voter engagement, issue-based campaigns, leadership development, voting reform, and protection and narrative change to form a continuous cycle of political consciousness. Through our work, we empower and equip the Latinx community to become agents of change now.

Poder Latinx believes we must protect our environment, our climate, and Madre Tierra’s natural resources. They cannot be taken advantage of for corporate gain or greed, especially at the risk of public safety and health to underrepresented communities. Everyone has the right to clean air, water, and access to public lands. At Earth Day, we will inform the Latinx community about the effects that climate change has on their local communities and daily lives.

Learn more about their work on the Poder Latinx website.

Repair Cafe Yakima – Our mission is to create a more sustainable Yakima by promoting the culture of repair through our partnership with Yakima Maker Space.

Learn more on their Facebook page.

The mission of the Yakima Chapter of Trout Unlimited is to conserve, protect and restore our local cold water fisheries and watersheds. We also advocate for education, conservation and habitat rehabilitation for the sport of fly fishing in our area. We strive to bring together men, women, children, families and friends who all share the passion to help with the conservation and maintenance of our nearby lakes, rivers and streams.

At Earth Day we plan to do a small Aquatic bug display of bugs that are found in our local waters. Along with flyfishing flies that they have tied to represent them. And display a bunch of materials that we use to tie them including different turkey, duck, pheasant, guinea, peacock, and other feathers.

We will also have some other small squares of skinned out deer, elk, beaver, rabbit, etc. It’s always been a huge attraction for kids to come by and touch. They’ve done this for the kids day in the modern living building during the fair for several years now.

Stop by the Trout Unlimited table to talk about bugs!!

Learn more on the Trout Unlimited website.

The US Forest Service is built on the motto “Caring for the Land” and in this we try our best to educate people on current issues surrounding Leave No Trace (picking up litter, reducing waste) wildfire safety, trail riding practices and habitat conservation.

We would love the opportunity to talk to people about these values and invite more people to safe and sustainable practices when recreating on our public lands.

Get more information from the Naches Ranger District.

Washington Conservation Corps – WCC is an AmeriCorp program that restores critical habitat, build trails, and respond to local and natl disasters. They plant trees – 270,000+ since Oct 2023. A field-based environmentally focused program reusing available materials, repairing equipment and maintaining a culture of respect toward the lands of our partner organizations steward. Reducing climate impacts is part of WCC’s plan, and we continue to explore new ways to to do this while supporting efficiency and safety in the field.

Learn more on their website on the Department of Ecology website.

Yakama Nation Fisheries Pacific Lamprey Project – This project works to restore Pacific Lamprey within the Yakima Basin. Lamprey are important to tribal members within the Pacific Northwest as an important traditional food source, so it is our responsibility to ensure the survival of these fish.

Learn more about this project on the Yakama Nation Fisheries website.

Yakima County Solid Waste – While managing the landfills in Yakima County the Solid Waste department also works hard to promote ways and locations for recycling.

To learn more, visit their page on the Yakima County website – and down their Yakima County Recycling Guide.

Master Gardeners –  The Master Gardeners  are university trained volunteers who serve as educators in our community to empower and sustain communities with relevant, unbiased, research-based horticultural & environmental stewardship education.

Learn more on their Facebook page

Yakima Rotaract – The environment is one of the 7 areas of focus for Rotary Clubs. Yakima Rotaract, a Rotary-affiliated club for 18-30 year olds, is working to be a leader in building a more sustainable community by working with partners to build pollinator gardens. A more sustainable community is a happier, more successful community.

Learn more on the Yakima Rotary website.

Come experience the Yakima Valley Libraries bookmobile! It delivers books, DVDs and learning tablets across the Yakima Valley. The bookmobile is adorned with beautiful images created by Consuelo Soto Murphy.

Learn more about the Bookmobile on the YVL website.

Yakima Valley Libraries Foundation will host a used book exchange. Bring your gently used books and take free books home. Celebrate our love of reading! The Foundation provides philanthropic support, advocacy for, and pride in our library system.

Learn more about the Yakima Valley Libraries Foundation.

Yakima Valley Museum – The Yakima Valley Museum is dedicated to sharing stories of our past and present. Exhibits at the museum reflect how our valley is connected to the land and how to sustainably use our resources. Recently the Museum established an environmental committee.

Learn more about the exhibits and events on the Museum’s website.

We follow the 8 Limbs of Yoga. The first item of the eight limbs is Ahimsa. This means non-harming of the planet, self and others. Non-harming includes recycling, reusing, repairing, and so forth.

Zonta Club of Yakima Valley – The Zonta Club is a local service club of business women that has been active in the Yakima Valley for over 70 years. They support organizations and causes that improve the lives of women and girls through service and advocacy. Zonta Says NOW is a new emphases for this international organization, joining the fight for gender-equality climate action.

The club is collecting and encouraging the recycling of quality used bras which are shipped to be distributed by the “Free the Girls” project which supports entrepreneurship training for human trafficking survivors in the Third World. .

They are also educating and promoting the collection and local recycling of wine corks through ReCORK through local wineries and businesses

Learn more on the  Zonta Club of Yakima Valley website – and Free the Girls.

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