Earth Day Celebration. April 22, 2023, 10AM-3PM
“When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world” John Muir
This is our first Earth Day recognition, and we will use this as an opportunity to plant trees that are important to our living history and hands-on programming related to traditional seasonal harvest. These will include maple trees an d apple trees. This is a family event, and the day will include carousel rides, food and demonstrations as well as the following activities:
1, Yes, we’ll have Belgian Draft Horses on Saturday, April 22, 10-3, for rides at our Earth Day.
2. Make wooden birdhouses
3. Goats from Loud Dog Farm
4. Cyanotype photography with plants
5. organic & inorganic scavenger hunt
6. stained glass bookmarkers ( wax paper, crayons, plants melted together )
7. coloring and painting of Earth Day themes
8. trek to the biggest glacial hieratic in the area (Ice Age Holden)—bring your boots,
9. carousel ride ( yes, it’s fixed)
10. apple tree grafting
11. apple tree planting participation
12.sugar maple tree plant participation,
13. blacksmithing and letterpress workshops in progress
14. FOOD : Secret Recipe, circa 1920s, Coney Island Hot Dogs (chilidogs), Wee Bit Farms of Orland grass fed beef, homemade focaccia bread, Grandpa’s Spaghetti Bolognese, Chili, Corn Chowder, Carrot Cake, Banana Bread, & waffles with this year’s Curran maple syrup and ice cream.
All inclusive admissions price: $12 Adults, $6 12 and Under, Toddlers & Infants Free, Don’t Miss It.