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Green Ossining’s 14th Annual Earth Day Festival returns to Louis B. Engel Waterfront Park on April 20th from 10 am-5 pm. Join the Greater Ossining community in our annual celebration of Earth Day. Bring family and friends. Learn how to live a more sustainable life, visit artisan vendors, and enjoy food and live music on the banks of the Hudson River.
As Westchester County’s largest community-run Earth Day festival– enjoying more than 4,000 attendees in the past and expecting over 100 vendors – the Festival has grown from 300 attendees and 20 vendors in its first year and attracts visitors from as far south as Brooklyn to counties surrounding and north of Westchester.
The Festival offers hands-on activities and educational opportunities for everyone, as well as a full day of great live music and entertainment aiming to make it our best Earth Day celebration yet.
Featured events of the day include:
• Arts & Artisan Vendors
• Eco-demonstrations & hands-on activities
• Focused Kid’s Activity Zone
• Food Foraging with The Rewilding School
• Teachings and Water Blessings by Native Elder, Grandmother Nancy Andry (Algonquin/French)
• Environmental advocacy organizations
• Zero-Waste in action on the Festival grounds
• E-Waste Drive/Textile Recycling Drop-Off/Used Instrument Drive
• Delicious Local Food including vegetarian and vegan fare
• Craft Beer
• Drum/Ukulele Circles (BYO – limited supplies will be available)
• Local “Green” Services/ Products/Solutions
• Learn about using eco-friendly products & how to save money by reducing your carbon footprint!
• Community Organizations: All existing to help you! Learn more about the variety of groups in our own backyard.
Who
all ages
Cost
FREE admissionHow
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The Festival is hosted and organized by Green Ossining with the assistance of the Town and Village of Ossining.
