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Rock the Green's 14th Annual (FREE) Earth Day Celebration presented by 

Milwaukee Riverkeeper

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Saturday, April 26, Noon-3pm

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Harley-Davidson Museum 

Motorcycle Plaza & Founders Terrace

400 W. Canal Street, 53201 (Free Parking, Pets allowed outside on Museum Grounds)

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The zero-waste Celebration features

 Live concert on the famous pedal-powered stage featuring
The Zach Pietrini Band
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12pm

Sound Bath Meditation by 1st Lady Ceiba

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12:15pm

The Zach Pietrini Band 🎵

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1pm 🌎

Earth Day Remarks

Lindsay Stevens, Founder/Executive Director, Rock the Green

Jennifer Bolger Breceda, Executive Director, Milwaukee Riverkeeper

Erick Shambarger, Director of Environmental Sustainability, City of Milwaukee

Guy Smith, Executive Director, Milwaukee County Parks

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Raw Food Demo & Rock the Green's Dan Aukofer Earth Day Rockstar Award recipient, Raw Food Chef Caroline Carter of PBS' Cooking Raw, a champion of sustainability, wellness, and plant-based nutrition. 

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Poetry & Vibes by Kavon Cortez Jones​

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2pm

The Zach Pietrini Band 🎵

Thank you to the cycling clubs for donating their legs to power up the stage

🚲 Vélo Femmes, Cadence, Black Girls Do Bike, Red Bike and Green Milwaukee & Tosa Spokesmen 🚲

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Tasty fare & bevs for purchase from MOTOR Bar & Restaurant
FREE water filling station, bring your water bottle
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Zach Pietrini blends heartland rock with an everyman’s Americana spirit, crafting honest, wistful storytelling wrapped in a well-worn denim jacket of sound. Inspired by Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, and Ryan Adams, he revitalizes American roots music with a modern touch.

Originally from Chicago and now based in Milwaukee, Pietrini has become a fixture at festivals like Summerfest, Mile of Music, and SXSW, even opening for Huey Lewis and the News. His dynamic live performances are intimate yet high-energy, defined by his “beguiling friendliness” (88Nine), “nearly confounding” versatility (Shepherd Express), and a laid-back stage presence that brings a distinctly Wisconsin sense of Gemütlichkeit.

Voted Milwaukee Magazine’s Best Live Act and a regular contender for Best Band in Milwaukee by 88Nine, Pietrini and his band are set to release their 10th album, Live at Wire & Vice (2025). 

Explore new music & exclusive merch: www.zachpietrini.com
Follow Zach's journey: Facebook | Instagram #AmericanaRevival #HeartlandRock #LiveMusic #ZachPietrini

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ROCK YOUR BODY GREEN at

THE ROCK THE GREEN BOOTH

featuring

Caroline Carter, Certified Raw Vegan Chef of PBS television series, Cooking Raw

Complementary mini wellness sessions from Nelipot's Mind & Body Rejuvenation

RTG organic tees

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Baby Goat Yoga with MKE Yoga Social is returning in 2025
MKE Yoga Social™ & Platinum Sky Farms joins with their baby dwarf goats to bring you yoga filled with gentle movements and cuddles with adorable little goats.
Each session includes 20 minutes of super chill, sure-to-be slightly spontaneous yoga followed by 10 minutes of mingling with the baby goats.


Guidelines:
-Preregistration Required
-Please bring a yoga mat
-Children 10+ MUST be accompanied by an adult

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$29 Per Person

MKE Yoga Social Members save 10%

12:00pm Registration

12:30pm Registration

1:00pm Registration

1:30pm Registration

In the event of poor weather, refunds will be issued

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🧜‍♀️ Mermaid Echo will be presenting freshwater education from a living mermaid tank along with games all afternoon

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Eco-education from community nonprofits & partners
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All Energy Solar

Alliance for the Great Lakes

Arch Solar

Bublr Bikes

Citizen Action of Wisconsin

Citizens' Climate Lobby
City of Milwaukee Environmental Collaboration Office

East Town Association

Everlight Solar

Forest Home Cemetary & Arboretum Green Burials

Friends of Hank Aaron State Trail

Friends of Lakeshore State Park

Friends of Lincoln Park

Greenhaven Home Essentials

Hunger Task Force

Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District

Milwaukee Parks Foundation
Milwaukee Riverkeeper

Milwaukee Surfrider Foundation

Milwaukee Water Commons

Riveredge Nature Center

Our Future Milwaukee

Plastic-Free MKE

Radio Milwaukee

Restoring Lands: A Wisconsin Land Trust

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Sierra Club Great Waters Group

Sincerely in Song

Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission

Southeastern Wisconsin Watersheds Trust

Sugar Maple Nature School

The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin

The Park People

Urban Ecology Center

Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education

Wisconsin Conservation Voters

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Chef Caroline Carter

Holistic Wellness Advocate | PBS Host | Raw Food Chef | Cookbook Author | Empowerment Educator

A passionate advocate for holistic wellness and self-care, Chef Caroline Carter believes that true health is a personal responsibility. With a mission to empower individuals to cultivate independence, resilience, and growth, she helps people build sustainable self-care systems that nourish the mind, body, and spirit.

As the host of PBS’s Cooking Raw and a cookbook author, Caroline shares her expertise in raw food preparation, plant-based nutrition, and conscious living. Her philosophy follows the timeless principle: “Teach a person to fish rather than simply giving them a fish.” Through her work, she provides people with the knowledge and practical tools to take charge of their health, fostering vibrant, fulfilling lives rooted in energy, vitality, and connection.

Whether through television, speaking engagements, or hands-on coaching, Chef Caroline Carter is a guiding force in holistic wellness, inspiring others to embrace nutrient-rich, healing foods and sustainable well-being practices.

Follow Caroline's journey: Facebook Instagram #HolisticHealth #CookingRaw #SelfCareRevolution #EatWellLiveWell

1st Lady Ceiba

Wellness Practitioner | Creative Visionary | Sound Bath Artist | Lightworker | PR & Arts Strategist

A multifaceted healer and creative visionary, 1st Lady Ceiba is dedicated to guiding others toward balance, transformation, and empowerment. As a Reiki practitioner, sound bath artist, and lightworker, she specializes in holistic healing and mindfulness practices that nurture the mind, body, and soul. Her sessions integrate sound therapy, spiritual insight, and energy work, offering deeply restorative experiences.

Beyond wellness, Ceiba is a world-renowned thought leader, arts and lifestyle curator, and global networker. As the founder of a full-service PR and arts agency, she has played an instrumental role in shaping the legacies of cultural icons and brands, including The Wailers, Wu-Tang Clan, Roc Nation, and G.O.O.D. Music.

A keynote speaker, teacher, and consultant, Ceiba merges spiritual artistry with entrepreneurial acumen, inspiring individuals and communities to embrace creativity, connection, and holistic well-being. As a mother and visionary leader, she embodies the harmony she strives to instill in others, making her a true beacon of transformation in the wellness and creative industries.

Follow Ist Lady Ceiba's journey: Facebook Instagram #LoveIsAll #SpiritualArtistry #WellnessLeadership

Kavon Cortez Jones (KJ)
Poet | Cyclist | Storyteller

Born on September 26, 1994, in Milwaukee—his beloved "Paris of the Midwest"—Kavon Cortez Jones is a homegrown poet, avid cyclist, and passionate storyteller. His love for poetry sparked in 7th grade at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. K-8 School, inspired by local mentors Kwabena Nixon and Muhibb Dyer. Their powerful performances and the influence of artists like Lupe Fiasco fueled his dedication to the written word.

Kavon honed his craft at Riverside University High School, where he joined the poetry club HyPOETically Thinking. Since then, he has performed across Milwaukee in coffee shops, art galleries, colleges, and community spaces, even earning a spot in the 2014 Brave New Voices youth poetry competition in Philadelphia.

Now 30, Kavon continues to share his poetry and passion for storytelling, often seen biking through the city with Red Bike & Green’s Ammar Nsoroma, writing in homegrown cafés, and engaging with Milwaukee’s creative community. His work embodies peace, love, and the vibrant energy of the city he calls home.

Follow Kavon's journey: Instagram | Facebook SoundCloud #HaikuADaywithKJ and #GoodMorningMilwaukee

ROCKSTAR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
(shifts available between 11:30am-3:30pm
includes free RTG organic tee & reusable water bottle)

Volunteer Registration
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