Mark your calendars for Northfield’s 17th perennial celebration of Earth Day! On Saturday, April 25th, Armory Square and Division Street will be filled with earth-friendly exhibitors, farmers market vendors, and community members leading hands-on workshops. The theme of this year’s event is “Stand Up for Our Planet: Small Actions, Big Impact.” Here’s a taste of what to expect:
Kick off the weekend with a Contra Dance at Armory Square from 7-10pm on Friday, April 24th.
Enjoy nature and make a difference for local lands! Help restore a prairie at St. Olaf Natural Lands on Friday afternoon, or assist with a service project at the Carleton Arboretum on Saturday morning. Or, take a deep dive into regenerative agriculture at the Salvatierra Farm, for a tour from 1pm-3pm on Sunday.
Learn a new skill at a free workshop at Armory Square. Highlights include indigo dyeing (back by popular demand!), bike maintenance, and a build-your-own rain barrel demonstration- plus more…
Take action to encourage legislators to “Stand Up For Our Planet” by participating in a community photo. The photo will be taken immediately following updates on Northfield’s Climate Action Plan from Erica Zweifel and Sara Pabich, the City of Northfield’s Mayor and Sustainability Coordinator.
Want more details? Go to www.northfieldearthday.com.
Where? Armory Square Event Center, 519 Division St S, Northfield, MN
When? Saturday, April 25th from 11am-4pm, with events on Friday and Sunday as well
If you would like to exhibit or be a vendor, please email northfieldearthday@gmail.com