3rd Annual Earth Day Celebration April 21st

ES RC&D and the Eastern Shore Watersheds Roundtable Present 3rd Annual Earth Day Celebration at Exmore Park on Saturday, April 21, 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Photo courtesy of ES RC&D

Melfa, Virginia – For immediate release. The Eastern Shore Resource Conservation and Development Council (ES RC&D) and the Eastern Shore Watersheds Roundtable are pleased to present the Third Annual Earth Day Celebration in Exmore’s Town Park. This event will take place rain or shine and will provide a wealth of free fun activities for the entire family. Pony rides for children will be available for a nominal donation.

When: Saturday, April 21st, 1:00 to 3:00 pm

Where: Exmore Town Park Next door to Western Auto 3364 Main St. Exmore VA 23350

What: ♦ Meet local farmers and their barnyard animals!

♦ Learn about native plants…free plant giveaway

♦ Live music by Peg Volk and Friends

♦ Pony Rides ♦ Enter a Contest for a free pony ride

♦ Enjoy delicious food by local vendors

♦ Live appearance by Smokey the Bear

♦ Make a Soil Baby with Eastern Shore Soil & Water Conservation District

♦ Face painting ♦ Antique tractors ♦ …and much more!

There will be plenty of hands-on Earth Day related nature and conservation exhibits provided by ES Roundtable Members and local community organizations.

Expected Exhibitors: Marshalls Anchor Down Ranch, Chincoteague Bay Field Station, Hopeton Farm, US Forestry Service, Waste Watchers of the Eastern Shore,

A-NPDC, Peninsula Tractor Organization, Eastern Shore Master Naturalists, Turtle Pace Farm, Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge, Kiptopeke State Park, Eastern Shore Soil and Water Conservation District, Virginia Eastern Shorekeeper, Shine and Rise Farm, Eastern Shore Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Citizens to Expand ESVA Voter Registration, Eastern Shore Beekeepers Club, and more.

More Information: Josephine Mooney at: Esrcdc.projectsdirector@gmail.com; 757-710-7266