Re-Imagine Earth Day: A Collaborative Celebration of Sustainability in Eugene

When: Sunday, April 13, 2025, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Where: Farmers Market Pavilion (85 E. 8th Ave., Eugene)

Re-Imagine Earth Day is more than just a gathering—it is an opportunity to engage, learn, and take meaningful steps toward a healthier planet.

This dynamic indoor/outdoor event, hosted by the Materials Exchange Center for Community Arts (MECCA), BRING, Shift Community Cycles, City of Eugene Waste Prevention, and Waste Wise Lane County–a part of Lane County Waste Management–will provide attendees a chance to:

Connect with organizations, nonprofits, agencies, and businesses promoting sustainable behaviors, programs, products, and services.
Explore eco-friendly products and services from local vendors.
Discover artisans who incorporate recycled, upcycled, or sustainable materials into their work.
Enjoy performances by artists whose creations inspire environmentally responsible themes.
Eat delicious food from local vendors.

This event is sponsored by the City of Eugene Cultural Services Downtown Program Fund with financial support from the Lane Council of Governments.

For questions, please contact Mitra Gruwell, Community Engagement Coordinator at MECCA, at mitra@materials-exchange.org.

Participating Organizations, Vendors & Performers

Green Living

BEAM Parade
Bethel School District #52
Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation (BEST)
Beyond Toxics
Burrito Brigade, Waste to Taste, Little Free Pantries
City of Eugene Stormwater Program
City of Eugene Sustainability Commission
Eugene Area Gleaners
Eugene Makerspace
Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB)
Eugene Environmental Film Festival
Greywater Action
FOOD for Lane County
Fossil Free Eugene
Lane Transit District (LTD)
OPAL Center
St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County
ToolBox Project
4J/Climate Justice Team
350 Eugene

Green Entertainment

Bring Instrament
Divine Lotus Designs
Fabelfeltmaking
Samba Ja
Willamette Resources and Educational Network (WREN)

Green Market

Audri’s Alchemy
BUJO NEPAL
Byte Products
CHASQUI Alpaca Goods / Fair Trade Sustainable M-M-natural fiber
Dreams De La Vita
Erick Ink
Figments
Huntington Studio, LLC
Julia Garretson
Lucky Duck Garden Gallery, LLC
Moot Fruit Designs
Nika Jin
Paz Mendez Art
Sewariasew
Sierah SEW fresh
Tangent Vintage
TKcreates

Green Gallery

ALLIES, LLC
Calico Classics
Nicole Wiemholt
OASIS Art
Ralf Huber

Food

Red Five Hot Dog Company
Stretched
The Taste of India

Parking

Bikes

Cascadia Mobility will provide free bike parking options adjacent to the Farmers Market Pavilion, and bike repairs are free, too (provided by Shift Community Cycles)! These services are provided via funding from the Lane Council of Governments.

Bus

Bus services are available through Lane Transit District.

Cars

Metered parking is available along the streets neighboring the Farmers Market Pavilion & Plaza, with additional parking available throughout downtown. The Parcade, located at 35 W. 8th Ave. and The Overpark, located at 1000 E, 10th Ave., are both easy to find and close to the venue. Rental of the parking lot adjacent to the Pavilion is possible based on availability. Keep in mind that no vehicles will be permitted to be left at the building or in the lot overnight. ADA parking stalls are located in front of the Lane County building across Oak St. on 8th Ave. and on the east side of Oak at 8th.