Monadnock Earth Festival 2011

Healthy Communities, Healthy Planet

This year's Earth Day will have all the fun of previous years, with music, speakers, open mic sessions, great t-shirts, and lots of community involvement at Ashuelot Park. In addition, in keeping with this year's theme, "Healthy Communities, Healthy Planet," we're also planning service projects, workshops, nature walks, kid's events, and more.

Earth Day is still happening despite the forecast of showers. In the true spirit of Earth Day, come out rain or shine to celebrate the power and beauty of Mother Nature and play around in the rain, muck, and mud.

Service projects will run throughout the week of April 16-23, and our big Earth Day celebration will take place all day long in Ashuelot Park on April 23rd.

All events are free and open to the public.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information about the Monadnock Earth Festival, please contact Anna Harris or Kari Post.

For more information about volunteering in service projects and events, please contact Rachel Brett.

Earth Day Celebration

When: Saturday, April 23, 11 am-4 pm

Where: Ashuelot River Park (Entrance Near Starbucks, 281 West Street), Keene NH

River Clean-Up at Ashuelot River - 11 am-1 pm

Urban Nature Walk - 11 am - meet at Ashuelot and tour downtown Keene

Green Business Award, introduction by City Councilman Jim Duffy - 1 pm
(Awarded by the Keene Cities for Climate Protection Committee, in partnership with The Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce, The Hannah Grimes Center, and The Monadnock Sustainability Network)

Nature Walks in the Park run throughout the day: 8am, 10am, 12 pm, 2 pm, and 4 pm

Computer Recycling with Diversified Computers. Details to come.

Workshops and kids crafts and activities throughout the day.

Special thanks to C&S Wholesaler Grocers and Friends of Ashuelot for supporting Monadnock Earth Festival 2011

Events Throughout the Week (April 16-April 21)

Saturday, April 16

10 am-2 pm: Trail Maintenance in Pisgah State Park with Friends of Pisgah - meet at Kilburn Pond Trailhead off route 63, hike will be moderate, children are welcome.

Tuesday, April 19

9 am-12 pm: Community Gardening at the Keene Senior Center, 70 Court Street
12 pm-4 pm: Cooking and Meal Prep at the Keene Community Kitchen (5-6 people. RSVP necessary. Please contact Rachel Brett.)

Wednesday, April 20

12 pm-5 pm: Community Gardening at the Keene Senior Center, 70 Court Street

Thursday, April 21

11 am-1 pm: Gardening at the AUNE Garden