“Shades of Green” Environmental Talk Radio on KOOP 91.7 FM (KAB’s 29th Annual Clean Sweep & Colorado River Alliance’s Family Water Fest)

Please join Shades of Green for this week's show with Monica Lopez-McGhee from Keep Austin Beautiful (KAB) promoting its 29th Annual Clean Sweep event this Saturday and Geoff Hensgen with Colorado River Alliance promoting its 4th Annual Family Water Fest in conjunction with the River Ramble.

KAB's Clean Sweep Event:  Imagine over 4,000 volunteers joining together on an ordinary Saturday morning to make an extraordinary difference in the City of Austin. Each April, KAB hosts Clean Sweep, a city-wide service day spanning 130+ sites in 31 zip codes throughout Austin and resulting in over 29 tons of trash removed and more than 8,700 hours contributed. The network of cleanups is followed by a not-to-be-missed volunteer party and environmental fair that features free lunch, live music, a climbing wall, children’s environmental activities, recycled art, a unique object contest, fantastic door prizes, and more!

As an avid gardener with a passion for the outdoors, Monica has helped to build school and community gardens in New York City, Houston Texas, and here in Austin. In 2004, Monica brought her love of the outdoors and experience leading environmental education and community outreach programs to Keep Austin Beautiful where she served as Education Programs Manager for 8 years and now serves as the Director of Development and Communications.

Family Water Festival & River Ramble Description: The 4th annual Family Water Festival and 5th annual Colorado River Ramble take place on Sunday, April 13th, 2014 at Fiesta Gardens in downtown Austin.  These events are designed to help Austinites to enjoy, learn about and love their drinking water and river recreation resource. The Festival will provide over 30 Games and Interactive Learning Activities, 4 Live Bands, Food Trailers, Green Workshops and Presentations, while the Colorado River Ramble provides SUP, canoe, and kayak races suitable for wide range of ages and abilities.

Geoff Hensgen: Program Director with Colorado River Alliance

Geoff is a Program Director with the Colorado River Alliance. He works to connect students, educators, and members of the public through meaningful environmental stewardship experiences. His professional experience spans marketing communications, marine ecology research, science outreach, and education.

Find out more event details on KAB's website and CRA's website!

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