The Earth Day Festival at Balloon Fiesta Park missed the official date, but organizer Joanie Griffin said that’s OK, because the Earth is too important to celebrate for just one day. “Officially, it was on Tuesday, but we’re celebrating Earth Month,” she said. “This is a giant festival to educate people about all the things they can do that will make a difference in protecting our planet.”Among the exhibits was electric utility PNM’s display of 51 electric vehicles, which Griffin said may pique increased interest due to higher gas prices.Solar companies were making pitches, while the Nusenda Credit Union had financial incentives for homeowners to make their homes eco-friendly. A contest challenged young artists to show how they feel about climate change, and the New Mexico Tree Alliance gave away 300 trees well-suited to New Mexico’s arid climate.And on and on — xeriscaping tips, wildflower seeds, puppy adoptions, and the inventive young entrepreneurs of Kids Market, whose products make the most of recycled materials.”It’s all about doing things to protect the Earth,” Griffin said. “We do have the Wild Wolf Sanctuary here so people can learn about the wolves. What’s important there is to learn about how our actions don’t just impact humans. They impact the wildlife as well.”