BEDFORD, N.Y. - Bedford 2030 is throwing a bigger, better, and more fun than ever free Earth Day Festival at the Bedford Village Memorial Park on Greenwich Road in Bedford Village on Saturday, April 26, from 12 to 4 p.m.
Bedford 2030 will showcase organizations, businesses, and initiatives that make our planet a cleaner, greener place, with a heaping scoop of festival fun on top. Organizers are curating a gathering for guests to linger, indulge, observe, learn, and enjoy the fruits of their collective climate action efforts—a beautiful, sustainable town.
Music
The family-friendly Earth Day Festival will feature two live rock bands, Boomer Brothers and Guard Hill, and an uplifting sound bowl and poetry performance by award-winning local jazz musician Andromeda Turre, accompanied by a gentle standing yoga flow courtesy of Second Wind Yoga.
Food and Drink
Festival-goers will dine on local delights like fresh wood-fired pizza from The Pizza Girls, Jimmy’s Soft Serve ice cream, fresh green smoothies from Plant Based Treaty, wild food samples from D.I.G. Farm, and craft beer from Captain Lawrence.
Kids Activities
Kids will have a springtime blast digging their fingers into the soil to plant seeds with Curbside Compost, learning to cook a plant-based meal with Fiddleheads Cooking Studio, matching animal tracks with the Watershed Agricultural Council, and making nature-themed crafts like shell necklaces and leatherworking with The Rewilding School. Pet bunnies and guinea pigs from Blue Barn, and meet cute puppies and kittens up for adoption through the SPCA. Kids can also check out a tractor from Pennington Gray landscapers. Team Nikhil will help host an inclusive event by creating a quiet, sensory-friendly space.
Electric Vehicles
Car lovers rejoice because we’re having a pop-up Electric Vehicle car show, featuring Rivan, Chevrolet, Polestar, and GMC, with the option to hop in for a test ride in a Chevy. Explore the monetary and planetary benefits of driving an EV. Inductive Auto Works will show how to turn your internal combustion vehicle into an EV!
Eco-friendly Landscapes
Participate in planting a native tree and learn about deer protection, native plant propagation, emission-free yard management, sustainable alternatives to a traditional lawn, and the benefits of native vs invasive plants from expert eco-friendly landscaping professionals—Bedford 2030’s Rooted Solutions Coaches. Take home native seeds, DIY grow boxes, and organic fertilizer from Bedford Nursery, Hopp Ground Garden Club, Plan it Wild, and DIG Farm. Learn the importance of native pollinators with the Bedford Conservation Board and Healthy Yards.
Sustainable Homes
Learn about home energy-efficiency solutions from Bedford 2030 and Sustainable Westchester. Enter Bedford 2030’s Climate Hero Home raffle by signing up for a free Home Energy Coaching session—winners who complete their energy coaching session in the allotted time will receive $500 from Bedford 2030 and a matching contribution from the Earth Day partner of your choice—Healthy Home Energy & Consulting, Renewal by Anderson, or Croton Energy—to complete a sustainable home upgrade, like getting insulation, air sealing, a heat pump, solar, or new windows.
Reducing Waste
Reducing waste will be a central theme of this zero-waste festival. You’ll learn about the magic of composting from Curbside Compost and the Westchester Alliance for Sustainable Solutions. Peruse second-hand clothing with Prelove You and treasures from Bedford 2030’s TIOLI Shed. The Fox Lane Green Team will collect used textiles for recycling.
Take Action
This free, interactive festival will be at Bedford Village Memorial Park from 12 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 26. Eat, drink, dance, linger, and learn about the organizations, businesses, and people who ensure a sustainable future for Bedford and beyond! The Bedford Police will be on hand to direct traffic and ensure safety for our community members.
Bedford 2030 proudly thanks the event’s generous sponsors: the Town of Bedford, NYSEG, Renewal by Anderson, and Pennington Grey.
For more information, visit bedford2030.org/gva_event/earth-day-festival/
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