City Celebrating Earth Day on Saturday, April 22nd

Mayor Sean R. Reardon is pleased to share that the City of Newburyport will be a hosting a downtown celebration for Earth Day on April 22nd.

The event on Saturday will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m in collaboration with the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce and Industry, ACES (the Alliance of Climate and Environmental Stewards), and other community groups. The event will be held in Market Square, where there will be a variety of experts and vendors on hand with information on everything from new tools for saving on energy costs, to starting gardens, reducing waste, and attracting more butterflies to your yard.

There will also be 24 fun and fresh "Windows for Change" on display in store fronts, artistically decorated to focus on the environment. The displays were created by Newburyport youth out of recycled, repurposed, and up-cycled materials.

At 12pm, there will be a brief speaking program and cupcakes (while they last!) for youth in attendance. Participants are also encouraged to wear an item of vintage clothing representing smart fashion.

"Concerns about our rapidly changing climate are as serious as ever, but we also have much to celebrate and share when comes to renewable energy, reducing consumption, and being better stewards for our environment, which all of us mush cherish," said Mayor Reardon. "I invite the entire community to join us on Saturday, April 22 to celebrate our Earth, our environment, and the steps we can all take to preserve the beauty surrounding us."

Educational stations will include the following:

Compost: Black Earth Compost and residents.

Waste reduction: Recycling team members and residents.

Solar energy: Energy source.

Energy efficiency: Mass Save, EAC and residents.

Transportation and walk more/drive less: Livable Streets, Coastal Trails Coalition.

Food: Nurturing North Shore, Our Neighbors’ Table, Maple Crest Farm and farmers market.

Natural resources: Merrimack River Rescue Leaders, Pollinator Powerworks, Audubon, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge and Port Parks Alliance.

Upcycle, repurpose, repair: Oldies Marketplace, Gentry’s, Touch of Naples and Repair Cafe.