Martinez, the city where conservationist John Muir last made his home with his family and is buried, will celebrate his life at this years Earth Day event.
Tri-Valley Herald: Contra Costa Countys first Earth Day event after a three-year hiatus will celebrate the birth of naturalist John Muir with a festival Saturday at his Martinez estate.
Mary OHara-Zimmerman, event chairwoman and member of the John Muir Associations Board of Directors,said there is no more perfect a place for the event than at the home of a man heralded for his conservation efforts.
Muir is famous for his writings and work to establish the national parks in California. He is also the founder of the Sierra Club.