Milford’s Environmental Concerns Coalition is welcoming nonprofit environmental organizations, musicians, artists, educators, civic groups and businesses wishing to set up a table or booth on the Milford Green for this year’s Earth Day.
The organizers are encouraging groups that will feature activities and/or displays to inform and engage the public on environmental issues. Ideas related to the protection of natural resources in the region and/or environmental action items that will help restore and protect landscapes, wildlife, air and water and/or the products and habits that will help keep households (and the planet) more toxin-free are welcome.
Earth Day on the Milford Green will take place on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is free for the public to attend. The event will feature activities for children plus numerous how-to exhibits including recycling, composting and reusing of materials, and instructions on how to create a pollinator garden. Sweet Louise & the Monkey River Band will perform from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“Our steering committee is encouraging groups that will feature activities/displays to inform and engage the community on environmental issues related to the natural resources in our region,” said Environmental Concerns Committee President Ann Berman.
According to Berman, a number of environmental groups and agencies have already signed on, including the UCONN Extension Gardeners, Alice’s Re-loved Workshop, the Milford Arts Council, the CT Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point, Haven’s Harvest, Beth-El Center and the Back Yard Beekeepers Association.
No fee is required to participate, but each group must supply and set up its own table. To reserve space, go to milfordearthday.org and complete the exhibitors application page.