Even though Earth Day is truly every day, it is important to have a special date to celebrate the earth, specifically and with intent.
The first formal Earth Day occurred on April 22nd,1970. Although it is celebrated each year on April 22nd, Many locations, such as local libraries will have earth day events all week long!
Here are some of my favorite local earth day events:
1) Ridgewood Earth Day and Daffodil Festival- This very well attended annual event is happening again this Sunday April 21st, from 11 to 3pm. One of my favorite parts is the doggy costume parade, which happens around 12:30 in Van Neste Square! Come plant wildflower seeds, have fun recycling and listen to some great live music!
2) Party for the Planet at the Bergen County Zoo! April-20th-April 21st
See how the Bergen County Zoo participates in conservation both at the zoo and out in the field!
Meet local environmental groups. Earth Day celebration
Events | Friends of BC Zoo (friendsofbergencountyzoo.org)
3) Suffern Spring Street Fair- Sunday April 21st 10-5
*Not specifically an Earth Day event but there will be a variety of community-based agencies and environmental groups attending.
Many fun events are planned as well as tons of diverse FOOD & CRAFT VENDORS!!
We will have LARGE LIVE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT AREA in the park next to Da Nina Restaurant FEATURING:
GYPSY AND THE RISING SUN
12-2:30PM
MARIACHI BAND
3-5PM
Kids zone including a bounce house & corn maze AND a slide!
$10 per wristband for unlimited access
There will be a face painter, balloon artist booth and The Ice Factory will have ices, all at the top of the fair by the Gazebo!
4) Spring Fair at St Joseph's HS- Sunday April 21st 10am-4pm
Tons of vendors, crafters and soap makers on hand. Earth Day crafts and activities for all ages!
Events | Marshmallow Events (square.site)
**Check with your local librarian for great earth day related book suggestions!**
Happy Birthday mother earth!
