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Earth Day Celebration
April 26 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for a day filled with inspiring talks, local music, and environmental connection. All are welcome!
No Admission – Donations greatly appreciated!
🗓️ Schedule at a Glance
- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Guided hikes, live music, family-friendly activities, and vendor demos
- 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Live music on the lawn
- 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Guest speakers in the Hill House
- 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Closing reception at the Hill House
🥾 Guided Hikes
- 10:00 AM – Deni Dickler
- 11:00 AM – Rob Rubendal
- 12:00 PM – David Drouin
- 1:00 PM – TBD
- 2:00 PM – TBD
🛍️ Activities & Vendors
- 18th Century Cooking Demonstrations – Allyson Szabo
- Beekeeping – Amber Dewey
⚡️ Electric Vehicle Showcase
- Tracker EViS UTV – Tom and Eleanor Ahlborn-Hsu
- Polaris Electric UTV – Jim Bearse
- Solectrac Electric Tractor – Carl Querfurth
🎧 Musical Performances
11:00 AM – John Papp
Singer/songwriter/guitarist keeping the troubadour tradition alive with heartfelt originals and covers.
11:30 AM – John Trainor
Blues harpist sharing traditional roots music across NH and MA through harmonica and vocals.
12:00 PM – Colby Aho
Singer/songwriter. Bio coming soon!
12:30 PM – Vampire Bird
The indie band Vampire Bird is a trio, featuring Will Kindler, Eamon Fogarty, and Mimi Fang, known for their unique blend of indie, folk, and punk influences.
💬 Guest Speakers
11:00 AM – Tom Ahlborn-Hsu
Talk: A One-Click Way to Look At Our Natural Resources
Scientist and GIS expert explores how tech can help preserve our environment.
11:45 AM – Tony Cavaliere
Talk: What is PFAS and How Do We Keep Our Water Safe?
A deep dive into chemical contamination and public water safety.
12:30 PM – Bob Allen
Talk: Is it Hot Out Here, or is it Me? Trees & Climate Change
How native tree species shape our climate resilience.
1:15 PM – Fred Rogers
Talk: Rocks & Rills, the Fascinating Geology of Monadnock
A geologist’s look at the ancient story of our local landscape.
2:00 PM – Hannah Bissex
Talk: Com. Supt Agriculture (CSA) & Sustainable Farming
A discussion on youth, farming, and building a greener future.
🎵 Closing Performance
1:30 PM – Rik Ekstrom
Fitzwilliam-based singer-songwriter blending folk storytelling with rock and roll energy.