Mark your calendars for a weekend of eco-conscious activities and community engagement as Cazenovia embraces Earth Day like never before! From April 19th to April 21st, join us for a series of events that promise to inspire, educate, and empower individuals of all ages.
Tuesday, April 17, 2024
6:00 pm -7:30 pm: Energy Efficient Homes, Zero Net Housing a Panel Discussion at the Cazenovia Public Library Community Room. Come hear from our three panelists who have built net zero homes
Friday, April 19, 2024
10:00 am: Cazenovia Garden Club Clean-up at Route 20 Rest Stop. Get your hands dirty and join the Cazenovia Garden Club in sprucing up our community's green spaces!
Saturday, April 20, 2024
9:00 am: Tree Planting with the Village of Cazenovia Tree Commission at Mill St. and Riverside Dr. Commemorate the work of local environmental champions Bob and Bobbi Constable by planting trees and celebrating their legacy.
10:00 am: Chittenango Creek Clean-up organized by Cazenovia Area Scout Troops. Meet at Buyea’s Hardware parking lot and help keep our waterways pristine.
10:00 am: Project Cafe Clean-up at Buyea’s Hardware. Join the community effort to beautify our shared spaces.
10:00 am: Native Plants & Pollinators Workshop with horticulturist Patty Stimmel at the New Woodstock Free Library. Discover the wonders of ecological gardening and learn how to create a vibrant habitat for local pollinators.
10:00 am: Cazenovia Artisan’s Earth Day Spring Cleaning at the Cazenovia Artisans. Find artistic inspiration and repurpose gently used art supplies to reduce waste and foster creativity.
2:00 pm: “The New Old House” with Pat Carmeli at the Cazenovia Library. Explore the world of sustainable architecture and learn how to build with salvaged materials.
Sunday, April 21, 2024
10:00 am: Electric Vehicle Show at Lakeland Park. Discover the future of transportation with a showcase of electric cars and bikes. Hosted by Drive Electric Earth Month.
10:00 am: Electroshock Boat at Lakeland Park. Experience innovative watercraft technology and learn about sustainable boating practices. Presented by the Cazenovia Lake Association.
11:00 am – 3:00 pm: Earth Day Fair at the American Legion Hall. Dive into a world of environmental advocacy and community action with exhibits, presentations, and interactive displays! Bubble Mania with Doug Rougeux is sure to delight children and adults of alla ges. Don't miss the 'Trash to Treasure' competition, electric vehicle displays, and mouthwatering treats from the Vietnamese Food Truck. Presented by the United Climate Action Network (UCAN).
Monday, April 22, 2024
9:00 am - 6:00pm: Volunteer at The Haven At Skanda for Earth Day! They will have a wide range of volunteer activities and special projects available ranging from gentle to medium to physically demanding, whole body workouts. To sign up, contact ellen@thehavenatskanda.org.
Join us as we come together to honor our planet and take meaningful steps towards a greener, more sustainable future. Let's make every day Earth Day in Cazenovia! 🌍✨