Earth Day Fair at Lyme Public Hall

The Lyme Public Hall is hosting a free Earth Day Fair on Saturday, April 26 from 10 am to noon, partnering with local experts and organizations to provide a wealth of helpful resources for you! Bring the family or grab a friend and come learn how to help support our unique community of plants, animals, birds, pollinators and people. Here is a sampling of what you will find as you browse table stations throughout the historic Public Hall:

> From Cranberry Meadow Farm, master Composter Tom Kalal has successful composting tips, and Nancy Kalal will share her expertise in Backyard Chicken Raising
> Mark Yuknat and Mindy Hill with CT River Expeditions have information on eagles and other wildlife on the Connecticut River
> Expert mycologist Bill Yule will share fascinating information on fungi
> Pollinator Pathways will be here to help you support our vital pollinator species to support wildlife and food-producing plants we rely upon
> Purchase native plants to support pollinators and local wildlife, grown right here in Lyme by Falls Brook Organic Farm
> Talk with environmental governance expert Claren Copp-LaRocque about the systemic nature of plastic pollution and how to reduce your plastic footprint
> Beekeeping: Experienced local hobbyist Tom Wing will be here to inspire you and answer your questions
> Ornithologist Lauren Michael will be ready to answer your questions and share information on local birds
> Talk with local architects Leonard & Sue Wyeth, who have over 40 years of experience designing energy efficient buildings. They will be happy to share information and answer questions about LEED, Living Future Challenge and Passive House designs.
> The Lyme Garden Club experts have free garden seeds for you! Children (and interested adults) will be able to plant seeds in pots to take home. Or pick up a packet or two of flower or veggie seeds to plant at home, along with planting advice from local experts.
> Learn about the Town of Lyme’s local food composting program and pick up a handy green composting bucket
> Find out what’s new at the Lyme Land Conservation Trust
> Lyme/Old Lyme Foodshare Garden volunteers will share information on how you can support their mission to help alleviate food insecurities and support healthy nutrition by growing and distributing fresh produce to families in Lyme and the surrounding communities.
> Learn about options for solar energy from Aidan Lamb of Green Power Energy
> Enjoy Earth Day posters created by the Green Team at Lyme Consolidated School
> And more!