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Public Service Announcement 

 City of Aspen hosts its inaugural Earth Day Exchange and Swap
Event promotes sustainability and community engagement 

Aspen, CO - The city of Aspen announces its inaugural Earth Day Exchange and Swap event, taking place on April 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  

The event will be hosted at the Aspen Fire Station, conveniently located at 420 E. Hopkins Ave. in downtown Aspen. Admission is free, and attendees will be treated to complimentary food while engaging in environmentally conscious activities. 

The Earth Day Exchange and Swap aims to foster community connections while championing environmental initiatives. Attendees are invited to bring items such as books, clothes, small household items, frames, art pieces, household décor, games, small outdoor gear items, shoes in good condition, and jewelry. These items should be in good condition and no larger than a table lamp. Furniture, electronics, and personal care items will not be accepted. 

Optional drop-off of items will begin at 10 a.m., one hour prior to the event's official start time. This provides an opportunity for participants to contribute their goods before diving into the exchange and swap festivities, but participants can continue to drop off items throughout the event. The event encourages the concept of circularity, reminding attendees that just because they no longer want an item, someone else may find value in it, promoting reuse and giving things a second life. 

"We are thrilled to host Aspen's first Earth Day Exchange and Swap event," said Clare McLaughlin, the city’s sustainability programs administrator. "This event not only provides an opportunity for community members to come together and exchange goods but also serves as a platform to celebrate and further environmental efforts in our city. We look forward to seeing everyone there." 

Calendar of other Earth Day events: 

April 19, 9 a.m.-noon: Native Knowledge for New Earth virtual conference. https://coloradomtn.edu/sustainabilityconference/ 

April 20, 10 a.m.-noon: Earth Day event at Cozy Point Farm. Brought to you by The Farm Collective. 

April 20, 1-3 p.m.: Earth Day Event, Sunfire Campus in Carbondale. Brought to you by The Farm Collective. 

April 22: ACES free compost and seed packets pick-up. Hallam Lake or Rock Bottom Ranch. Brought to you by ACES. 

April 24: Painting Pots + Planting Seeds, 4:30 p.m.: Pitkin County Library. Ages 12-17. Brought to you by Pitkin County Library. 

April 27, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Earth Day Exchange + Swap. Aspen Fire Station. Brought to you by the city of Aspen. 

April 27, 10:30 a.m.: Mirasol film screening. Carbondale Rec Center. Brought to you by Aspen Valley Land Trust. 

May 1, 1:30- 3 p.m.: Conservation workshop. Silt Library community room. Brought to you by Aspen Valley Land Trust. 

May 6-9: City of Aspen spring clean-up day. Call (970) 920-5310 to arrange pickup. Brought to you by the city of Aspen. 

May 7, 14, 21, 4-8 p.m.: Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers. Lindwood & Doc Holiday Cemetery. Brought to you by Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers. 

May 11, 8 a.m.-noon: Electronic waste drop-off. Marolt Ranch. Brought to you by the city of Aspen. 

May 11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers. Silt River Preserve. Brought to you by Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers. 

May 16, 4-8 p.m.: Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers. Nancy’s Path, Basalt. Brought to you by Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers. 

May 19, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Springfest. Strang Ranch. Brought to you by Aspen Valley Land Trust. 

May 24, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Pristine Riders Trash Crush. North Star Nature Preserve. Brought to you by Sundog Athletics. 

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