EARTH AWARENESS FAIR GOING TO SOUTHWIND PARK

for more information:
Ernie Slottag 789-2235

The 19^th annual all-ages, family friendly Earth Awareness Fair which features as many as 30 exhibitors providing valuable environmental information will be held Saturday, May 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Erin’s Pavilion in Southwind Park. The public will be able to learn about recycling, energy efficiency, native plants/ habitat, local and organic foods and water conservation. Giveaways, fun games and crafts will be offered--all with an environmental message. Erin’s Pavilion is Springfield’s only Platinum LEED-certified building.

The Springfield Mass Transit District is offering free rides on the Southwind Park Route all day.  Buses leave the downtown transfer center bus stop A at 5th and Capitol every hour from 10:15 to 5:15 to go to Southwind Park. The buses will leave Erin's Pavilion every hour from 10:45 to 5:45.  Full route information is available on the SMTD website http://www.smtd.org or by calling 522-5531.

“Refrigerators on Parade,” refrigerators decorated with an environmental message, will be on display as entries in a contest sponsored by the CWLP Energy Services Office. Winners will be announced at 1:00 p.m.

Live music will be provided by popular local musicians Tom Irwin and the Fake McCoys and others.  Refreshments and other concessions including vegetarian options will be available for purchase from Secret Recipes.

Admission to the Earth Awareness Fair is free.  In the event of rain, the fair will be moved indoors.  This 19^th Annual Earth Awareness Fair is being held to help celebrate the 41^st anniversary of Earth Day.

For additional information contact Wynne Coplea at 789-2327 or wynne.coplea@cwlp.com.