Ridgewood’s Annual Earth Day Fair on April 21

No need for a green thumb to delight in Ridgewood’s Annual Earth Day Fair on Saturday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dedicated to trees this year, it will be held in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, which is located on East Ridgewood Avenue in Ridgewood.

A wide variety of presentations for children include “Bats and the Environment” by the N.J. Batman, “Beekeepers” by the N.J. Beekeepers Association, “Children’s Story Times” by the Ridgewood Public Library and “Radical Reptiles” by the N.J. Audobon Society. Throughout the Fair, musical performances by Melissa Baney, The Maroon Men and Acabellas will take center stage as will the multi-media art contest display by area high school students.

Educational sessions include “Compost Tea for Trees and Shrubs” by R&S Landscaping, “Discover” by the Ridgewood Wildscape Association, and “Organic Tree and Shrub Care” by Borst Landscape & Design. A multitude of green market vendors will also be on hand. The entire event is hosted by Ridgewood’s Environmental Advisory Committee and Ridgewood High School Students for Environmental Action.