KEYS FOR SUSTAINABILITY EVENT TO TAKE PLACE APRIL 12 AT BERNSTEIN PARK

​STOCK ISLAND, FL – In celebration of Food Waste Prevention Week, April 7-12, and Earth Day on April 22, Monroe County Solid Waste and Recycling will host a Keys to Sustainability event on Saturday, April 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bernstein Park on Stock Island. During the event, there will be a composting workshop, flower plantings, storytime every half hour with Monroe County Public Library, a reusable water bottle filling station hosted by Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority, meal planning, recipes, and more.
 
In addition, a food drive benefiting the S.O.S. Foundation food pantry will take place. If you bring three nonperishable food items, you will receive a raffle ticket for fun prizes.
 
“Please join us for this educational and fun-filled day to learn more about food waste prevention, reusing, and upcycling,” said Monroe County Recycling Coordinator Melody Tuschel.
 
For any additional information, email [email protected].