MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Calpine will host its annual Earth Day event on Saturday, May 2.

The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Calpine Geothermal Visitor Center, 15500 Central Park Road, Middletown.

During this free, fun-filled event, Calpine will host tours to The Geysers.

The focus of this celebration is the care and nurturing of the planet, people and animals.

Meet the baby animals from 4-H; have your picture taken in the photo van, buy plants for your garden through our schools and make art through the EcoArts tent.

In addition, learn about food with Lake County Co-Op and learn about the Cal Fresh program for those who are in need.

Keep pests away with advice from Vector Control, meet the forestry firefighters who keep us safe. Learn more about our environment through Redbud Audubon and the Sierra Club.

Adopt a pet through Animal Control and find out about the Hero Project, which provides tools for better parenting. And there will be much more.

The 10 a.m. opening ceremonies will feature this year’s poster winners from Mrs. Kies’ third grade class of Kelseyville Elementary.

Enjoy poetry from Lake County Poet Laureates, and listen to great music by Teardrop Trailer and others throughout the day.

The Middletown Senior Center and the Lake County International Charter School will once again provide food and refreshments for sale.

Seats are limited for Geysers tours and reservations are strongly recommended. Please visit www.geysers.com or call 707-987-4270 to reserve your seat.