PHOTOS: Idyllwild’s 24th annual Earth Fair

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The Annual Greenwood Award Presentation is one of the highlights of Idyllwild Earth Fair and this year it is being given to the Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council to honor their many outstanding contributions to our mountain’s forest health, fire safety, and ecology. Holly Owens (left), organizer of the Earth Fair, Michael Esnard, MCFSC president, and Karen and Richard Greenwood present the award to the MCFSC. Photo by Careena Chase

Michael Esnard (left), MCFSC president, with Edwina Scott, executive director, and Blair Ceniceros, past president, is holding the Greenwood Award. Photo by Careena Chase

Lucky Lisa Glynne, young resident of both La Jolla and Idyllwild, has four Monarch Butterflies checking her out in the butterfly tent on Earth Day at Town Hall. Photo by Careena Chase

Zora Schoner, sporting her new henna tattoo, enjoys the butterfly pavilion during the Earth Fair at Town Hall Saturday. Photo by Careena Chase

Kannon Lozano (left), Evelyn Teel (center) and Opal Larkin enjoy petting the baby goats. Photo by Careena Chase

Stephanie Denney (left) and Mariam Davies are enjoying the colorful lush native plants at the booth of The California Native Plant Society. Photo by Careena Chase

Magician Steve Owens captivates the crowd on Earth Day with his amazing magic tricks, humor and strong sense of presence. Photo by Careena Chase

Jacob Lande experiences the feeling of a Ball Python as it intertwines his arms at the Reptilian Booth during Earth Fair. Photo by Careena Chase

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