Miss Earth Maryland Volunteers at 2015 Howard County GreenFest

Gree(n)tings everyone!!!

I hope you and yours are doing well. I am doing well, thanks to the Almighty. On April 18th, I served as a volunteer at the 8th annual Howard County GreenFest. This event was a one-day festival focused on the people and environment of Howard County, Maryland! This year's theme is "Living with Wildlife." Being Maryland's earth warrior, I was very excited for the purpose of this event, and being able to serve Howard county. Unlike Montgomery County's successful GreenFest few weeks ago, Howard County was blessed with beautiful warm weather; proves that hot or cold Maryland residents will show up for a great cause because both GreenFest were amazing. I was happy to see so many people in attendance and making this event a great experience.

Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson

Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson

Howard County Executive Allan H. Kittleman, Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson, and Maryland Department of the Environment Deputy Secretary Dr. Mary Beth Tung

Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson

Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson

Live Green Howard County and Howard Community College, as well more than 20 sponsors served as hosts for the GreenFest. The event was held at Howard Community College's campus in Columbia, Maryland. The festival featured: green vendors, free workshops, food, kids activities, native plant sale, live reptiles and birds, recycling opportunities, shrub planting, compost bin and rain barrel demos, and many more. There were over 80 displays that provided easy steps one can take to promote environmental responsibility. Howard County's Executive Allan H. Kittleman was also in attendance.

Green, White, and Blue!
Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson
Look what I found: SIERRA LEONE FLAG!

Green, White, and Blue!
Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson
Look what I found: SIERRA LEONE FLAG!

Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson
Looking at the sun through a telescope

Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson
Looking at the sun through a telescope

SPIN THE WHEEL!
Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson

Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson
Tree planting activity

Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson with Girl Scouts

Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson

I am so proud of Howard County and Marylanders who work towards a greener future for our state who make initiatives such as this GreenFest possible. I had a wonderful day serving at the event. Some folks were amazed at me walking around the main lobby for most of the event in my heels advertising the workshops, as well as helping out with the tree planting activity outside. My motto: look good and do good! Special thanks to the organizers for producing a great event, and taking good care of their volunteers.

Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson

GreenFest Volunteer
Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson

EARTH DAY IS APRIL 22ND!

Ruby B. Johnson,

Your Miss Earth Maryland 2015

Continuing the legacy of beauty and responsibility

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