Earth Day Weekend
As stewards of this beautiful landscape, it's our collective responsibility to honor and preserve it. The Cazenovia Chamber is excited to introduce a schedule of Earth Day events proposed by various community organizations, including the impactful 'Climate Call to Action Network.' This collaboration is a testament to our shared commitment to sustainability, environmental awareness, and the well-being of our beloved town. Let's join hands, local businesses and residents alike, to make Earth Day 2023 a resounding success for our community and our planet
Tues. 4.17.24
Fri. 4.19.24
Sat. 4.20.24
Sun. 4.21.24
Earth Day Fair
Mon. 4.22.24
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room
Caz Public Library
Energy Efficient Homes, Zero Net Housing a Panel Discussion: In honor of Earth Day we will have a paneled discussion on Net Zero housing and energy efficiency. Come hear from our three panelists who have built net zero homes, what their houses are like and what it was like building an energy efficient home as well as the resources they used to accomplish their goals. Shelly Kempton, Jeff Porter, and Mike Wallace will present.
10:am
Rte 20 rest stop
at South Lake
Join the Cazenovia Garden Club for an organized earth day clean-up!
9:00am
Corner of Mill St and
Riverside Dr.
The Village of Cazenovia Tree Commission will plant two trees on Mill St at the corner of Riverside Dr. to commemorate the work of Bob and Bobbi Constable. The event will include the reading of the National Arbor Day proclamation and sharing names of past tree donors.
10:00am
New Woodstock
Library
Native Plants & Pollinators Workshop: Horticulturist Patty Stimmel from Cornell Cooperative Extension will speak at the New Woodstock Free Library.
2:00pm
Caz Public
Library
'The New Old Hose' with Pat Carmeli: Hosted by Cazenovia Heritage at the Cazenovia Public Library, Pat will discuss how she built her house and interiors using salvaged materials from historic homes, encouraging sustainability and re-use.
10:00am
Lakeland Park
EV Car Show: Car show at Lakeland Park followed by a drive to the American Legion. The cars will be parked outside the Legion at 26 Chenango St. for viewing and guest rides 11am-3pm.
10:00am
Lakeland Park
Electroshock Boat at Lakeland Park for public viewing, hosted by Cazenovia Lake Association.
11:00am - 3:00pm
American Legion,
26 Chenango St
Earth Day Fair sponsored by United Climate Action Network (UCAN), Electric Vehicles, 24 energy and environment exhibitors and vendors, an Up-cycle/Repurpose Trash to Treasure competition, informational presentations and a food truck featuring Vietnamese Food.
12:00pm
American Legion,
26 Chenango St
'Bubble Mania Goes Green' with Douglas Rougeux - A bubble show for the young and young at heart presented by a former Ringling Circus Clown and decades-long bubble-ologist.
1:00pm
American Legion,
26 Chenango St
'Ecological Gardening' with Julie Poplaski, Cooperative Extension Master Gardener
2:00pm
American Legion,
26 Chenango St
'Carbon Offsets' with Dr. Aaron Strong, Professor of Environmental Studies, Hamilton College
9:00am - 6:00pm
The Haven at Skanda
Save the date for a huge volunteer day at The Haven at Skanda to celebrate the earth, care for nature and the animals, and get ready for spring! We will have a wide range of volunteer activities and special projects available ranging from gentle to medium to physically demanding, whole body workouts. If you'd like to participate, we'll find an activity that is a good fit for you! More info to come. To sign up, contact us at ellen@thehavenatskanda.org.
10:00am
Chittenango Creek
The Cazenovia Area Scout Troops will go to Buyea's Hardware parking lot to organize into groups for a Chittenango Creek clean-up.
UCAN'S Third Annual
Trash To Treasure Conetest
Prizes will be awarded by a panel of judges
All Ages! Unlimited Submissions! Must contain re-purposed object, trash or recyclables.
To sign up, please send an email with subject line ‘Competition’ by 4.15.24 to unitedclimateactionnet@gmail.com. Include name, contact, and a brief description of your work including size and if it can be hung for display purposes.
Bring your invention to the American Legion, 26 Chenango St. *If too large, you can bring a photo of your submission.