The Milford Environmental Concerns Coalition (ECC) will host an Earth Day 2024 celebration on Saturday, April 20 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Milford Public Library and Fowler Pavilion.
This family-oriented event is free to the public, and will feature numerous how-to exhibits on subjects including recycling, composting and nature. There will also be numerous activities for children, including The Therapy mini horses. Learn about foraging for wild, natural and organic food from The 3 Foragers in the library program room from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., plus many more events throughout the day. The mini horses will be on site all day.
The ECC welcomes nonprofit environmental groups, musicians, artists, educators, civic organizations and businesses to set up a table. No fee is required to participate, but each group must supply and set up its own table. Organizers are encouraging groups that will feature activities and/or displays to inform and engage the public on environmental issues. To reserve space, go to milfordearthday.org and complete the online exhibitor application.
According to ECC Chairperson Ann 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 Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Milford Lab and the Milford Garden Club.