Martinez Honors Yosemite Conservationist John Muir at Earth Day Event
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.
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