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Friday, April 20, 2018

Two Earth Day events in Plainfield this weekend


The five R's of responsible care for the planet.

 
Plainfielders have two opportunities to observe Earth Day this weekend --
SATURDAY: EARTH DAY FAIR & CRAFT SHOW AT FUSP
The First Unitarian Society of Plainfield (FUSP) will host an Earth Day Fair and Craft Show on Saturday, April 21, 2018 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in the church’s Parish Hall. Admission is free.
The growing list of eco-info vendors include Food and Water Watch New Jersey, Plainfield Animal Adoption and Rescue, Rutgers Extension Master Gardeners, Plainfield Municipal Utility Authority (PMUA) and Wagner Farm Arboretum.
One-of-a-kind upcycled crafts such as jewelry, purses, hair accessories, glass totems and rain barrels will be available for purchase. Natural skin care products, nature photography, essential oils, flower bulbs and hand-crafted holistic snacks will also be on sale.
Guitarist/singer-songwriter Elan Varner and the Marafanyi Drummers will perform live. Chef Brian Bunton of Comfort Kitchen will be selling healthy gourmet wraps and sandwiches as well as signature coffee and teas inside the church’s Stevens Lounge.
Children are invited to join retired educator Judy Fisher in the church’s early ed classroom for a fun-filled day of Earth Day-centric crafts and activities.
FUSP is at 724 Park Avenue. Parking is available across the street from the church. For more information, contact the First Unitarian Society at (908) 756-0750.

SUNDAY:EARTH DAY CELEBRATION AT LELAND PARK
The Animal Initiatives Committee will be hosting an Earth Day celebration in Leland Avenue Park (adjacent to Cook Elementary School) on Sunday, April 22nd, at 1pm.
The event will feature a nature walk with a member of Plainfield's Shade Tree Committee who will discuss the animals and plant life that call the park home.
Shaman Ellie Campoli will lead the group in a Native American blessing for the earth.  Seeds for milkweed plants, which attract and help to sustain Monarch butterflies, will be planted in the park and distributed to attendees.  Information about veganism, as well as a list of deer-resistant plantings, will also be available.
Lastly, light vegan refreshments will be served after the blessing.  For additional information, please see the attached flyer or call (908) 256-3858.
 
For more information, call Shannon Pacheco at (917) 204-2112.



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