April 17, 2017

For Immediate Release

City of Kingston Parks and Recreation Department announces 2017 Earth Fair and Expo

Program: Kingston Earth Fair and Expo 2017

Location: Forsyth Park, 157 Lucas Ave Kingston NY 12401

When:     April 22nd, 2017

               10:00am-3:00pm

The City of Kingston Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled an Earth Fair and Expo to be held on Saturday, April 22nd from 10:00am-3:00pm at Forsyth Park and the Forsyth Nature Center in Kingston. This event, now the fourth consecutive celebration of Earth Day in Kingston, will include a staff-led green infrastructure tour of the Forsyth Nature Center, highlighting some of the Nature Center’s most impressive sustainable features, such as its rain garden and solar arrays.

Julie Noble, Environmental Education and Sustainability Coordinator for the City noted…“The City of Kingston is a leader in sustainability for a small city in our region. The Earth Fair and Expo is an opportunity to spotlight the great work the city is doing, how government can lead by example while also inviting the community to come and learn, be inspired and take action for our earth. This type of community engagement is perfectly aligned with the goals and principles of the City’s Climate Action Plan.”

The event will feature great local businesses and organizations which will be showcasing their commitment to sustainability. Businesses and residents alike will take away great ideas and resources. Additionally, there will be music featuring local artists such as Vince Fisher, Deb Martin, Annie DiRusso and Ami Madeleine along with live demonstrations from Innate Parkour Movement and Energy Dance Company. Come sit in the Mayor’s electric vehicle, learn about how to go solar, peruse used books, participate in a Yoga class or just come to be inspired.

The Earth Expo will also host a Repair Café where instead of throwing away those broken items the public can bring in a broken but beloved item and repairers will teach you how to repair. This year will also be the first Earth Day Exchange where attendees can swap used clothes, toys, books, or household goods. All un-swapped items will be donated to People’s Place of Kingston. And there will be lots of fun for the kids, including a Children’s book reading by local artist Jerrice Baptiste, an interactive reading of The Lorax, and a great family sing-along as well as tons of games and activities for children. This event is free and open to everyone. Giveaways, demonstrations, and simple solutions will be sure to make this an event not to miss.

This event is supported by the Friends of Forsyth Nature Center.

Parking is available at the Nature Center’s Dietz Stadium Entrance and/or the Lucas Avenue Entrance to Forsyth Park. Additional parking is also available at Edson Elementary School.

For more information about this event, including exhibitor registration or volunteering, contact Kingston Parks and Recreation Department at (845)481-7339 or on www.kingston-ny.gov/earthexpo.

Earth Fair and Expo Schedule