The Great American Cleanup’s
4th Annual Earth Day on Main Celebration
As part of the Great American Cleanup, KPB hosted the inaugural Earth Day on Main in 2022. The focus of this celebration is to thank our friends and neighbors for all they do to help improve our community through waste reduction, beautification, roadside trash collection, and more! In addition to expressing our appreciation, at Earth Day on Main, you’ll find information about local groups and resources, fun activities for the kids, and other exciting things!
The 2025 Earth Day on Main Celebration was fantastic! Check back soon for photos.
When
Saturday, April 26th
12pm-4pm
Location
Perrow Park
South Main Street + Spring Street
Downtown Jasper
2025 Earth Day on Main
Eco-vendors, Educators, Crafts, Live Music, & More!
More Vendors and Activities are being added daily, so check back soon for updates!
Stop by the KPB Booth
Come say “Hi” to the KPB Team and learn about all our exciting activities and programs.
Over the past few years, KPB has grown, we’ve expanded our projects, and there is a lot more in the works!
Adopt-A-Road, Edible Pickens, new partnerships and collaborations, and so much more! Plus, t-shirts and other fun swag will be available!
Save Our Pollinators Craft with Sonia Chapman
We will be building bee houses to support our native bee populations by providing them with safe and suitable nesting and overwintering homes. These houses mimic natural habitats, such as hollow plant stems or logs, that many native bees use. Providing these structures attract and support our native bee populations. Native bees are crucial pollinators for many of our crops and plants. Without pollinators we would have no food!
This is a FREE activity.
Bleu Summit Bakery
Local artisan microbakery located in the heart of Jasper, GA
She will be selling a variety of sourdough baked goods.
Whispering Springs
A local nursery will be selling trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals and specimen plants that are well suited to our mountainous area. They offer many deer resistant selections.
Earth Thing Vintage
An eclectic collection of thoughtfully curated clothing and accessories, focusing on natural fibers and wearable vintage. Well crafted and sustainable Earth Things for all the gentle Earthlings.
Learn About Recycling in Pickens County
The Pickens County Recycling Center crew has put together a helpful display on how recycling is handled at our local centers.
Come learn why they do what they do, what happens to the materials, and more!
This is a FREE activity.
And Live Music with
Rusted Melody!
Rusted Melody is an American folk duo from the Appalachian Mountains of North Georgia. Composed of romantic partners Katelyn and Matt. Combining experiences from their individual paths, they perform a mixture of folk, rock & roll, and pop. Their music is a melodic blend of Katelyns smooth honey rasp vocals infused with Matt’s clean roots-style vocals, and the warm resonant soundscapes of acoustic ambience from ukulele and guitar.
Are You Interested in Participating?
Are You Interested in Participating in the 5th Annual Earth Day on Main 2026?
- We’re looking for eco-minded vendors, ie. local honey suppliers, upcycled art, natural beauty products, local produce, etc.
- Would you like to play music for the crowd? We’re keeping it low key and possibly acoustic!
- Educators welcome! We’d like to host a fun workshop to educate the community on topics such as gardening, composting, recycling, eco-crafting, etc.
Let us know and we’ll add you to the list!
Complete this form if you're interested in participating in Earth Day on Main
Enter in KPB's Upcycled Bird/Bathouse Contest!
Contest Rules
At least 90% of all parts of the Bat/Birdhouse must be recycled from some previous use. Weather-resistant glue, silicone, aluminum or copper wire, and nails or screws may be used to bind your parts together. Art materials such as weatherproof paint and permanent markers may be used.
Each entry must include a 150-word (maximum) Design Statement that explains the Bat/Birdhouse design, results of testing you have completed to document the Bat/Birdhouse’s ability to attract birds, and instructions for how the house should be placed and cared for. A parts list must also be provided. (See entry form.)
Families, groups, and individuals are welcome to compete as a team. All members of the team must have participated in some element of the design and implementation.
Bat/Birdhouses must be durable enough to withstand normal outside conditions and sustainable with reasonable maintenance requirements.
Submission
Completed bat/birdhouses with written application must be submitted to the Keep Pickens Beautiful office between the hours of 11am and 3pm from April 21 through April 23. Bat/birdhouses submitted after 3pm on April 23 will be disqualified from the competition.
Criteria for Judging:
Originality and creativity (20 points)– Bat/Birdhouses should include some element of uniqueness that sets them apart from other designs.
Functionality and practicality (30 points) – Bat/Birdhouses must be successful in attracting birds. The design must include easy maintainability.
Potential durability and resilience (10 points) – Bat/Birdhouses should be solid enough to withstand weather and other outdoor conditions.
Awards
Entries will be judged by a team including an artist, bird specialist, and maintenance professional on the above criteria.
50 points or higher – Blue ribbon
40-49 points– Red ribbon
30-39 points – Green ribbon
There will also be a vote by all Earth Day attendees and a single award for “People’s Choice” Bat/Birdhouse.
Enjoy These Photos from Past Earth Day on Main Celebrations
2024
Enjoy These Photos from Past Earth Day on Main Celebrations
2023
We had terrific of partners and sponsors donors for Earth Day on Main 2023.
We'd like to thank them for their support!
We would like to thank the Pickens Arts & Cultural Alliance for sponsoring music from Andy Thacker for our Earth Day event. Learn more about PACA at www.pickensartsandculturalalliance.org
We would like to thank Earthbound Skills for providing fun activities for the kids. Learn more about Earthbound Skills at www.earth-bound-skills.com
Thank you to all our raffle donors!
2022
