The 2012 Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Festival is slated for Saturday, April 21, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Village at Palisades Tahoe. This all-ages, community sponsored event gives participants an opportunity to learn about recycling and composting, alternative energy, sustainability, watershed and forest health, and reducing ecological footprints via a diverse array of agency representatives and earth-friendly vendors. It is the largest eco-event in the North Lake Tahoe / Truckee area.