OMAHA, Nebraska – In honor of Earth Day, Habitat for Humanity of Omaha invites the community to its west ReStore location for a unique event focused on sustainable living, gardening and the impact of reusing and revitalizing everyday items.
The Saturday, April 19, event will feature local experts sharing tips on eco-friendly gardening practices and demonstrating creative ways to restore and repurpose materials, including furniture. The free event will be during store hours, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Habitat ReStore West, 10910 Emmet St., near 108th and Maple streets. Door prizes and free seed packets for native Nebraska plants will also be available.
“We are thrilled to celebrate Earth Day with our community by highlighting the importance of sustainable living and repurposing materials,” said Tracie McPherson, chief communications officer. “The Habitat ReStore not only provides an opportunity to shop for affordable items, but it also plays a vital role in reducing waste and promoting environmental stewardship.”
Habitat Omaha ReStores help divert more than 300,000 items annually from landfills. Each year, the proceeds from the items purchased at the ReStores help nearly 100 families achieve homeownership.
Omaha’s first Restore along South 24th Street opened in 2000, and the West Maple Street location opened 12 years later. In the 25 years since, millions of pounds of materials have been saved from landfills by reselling donated household items and building materials.
Editor’s note: The experts listed below and Senior Restore Manager Lorette Orsi will be available for interviews.
Meet the Experts
Debbie Brozanic is a Master Gardener who has volunteered with the Nebraska Extension of Douglas and Sarpy counties since 2016. She has composted since 2000. She will be available to answer questions about lawns, pollinators, vegetable gardens, and pest control. Brozanic will also bring examples of origami newspaper pots for seed starting.
Sue Christensen has been a dedicated ReStore vendor and volunteer for more than three years, passionately working to transform forgotten objects into beautiful, functional pieces. With a love for repurposing and a talent for creating something from nothing, Christensen finds joy in the creative process, especially with her favorite project: repurposed pieces.
Diane Flynn has more than 40 years of experience in design and restoration. For the past three years, she has been a market vendor at Habitat Restore. She specializes in reusing, restoring, and revitalizing items, breathing new life into what might otherwise be discarded.
About Habitat for Humanity of Omaha
Founded in 1984, Habitat for Humanity of Omaha builds and renovates homes, repairs existing houses, and takes down blighted structures in a five-county area, including Burt, Cass, Douglas, Sarpy, and Washington counties. Habitat also works with individuals and families to acquire the access, skills and financial education to become successful homeowners and, along with Habitat affiliates across the state, advocates for better laws and systems. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, visit habitatomaha.org.
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