The ACUA Earth Day Festival will be held April 24 at the Recycling Center in Egg Harbor Township.

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – The Atlantic County Utilities Authority will host its 30th annual Earth Day Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 24 at the ACUA Environmental Park, 6700 Delilah Road.

The festival, held rain or shine, is the largest and longest running Earth Day festival in South Jersey. There will be lots of free, fun and educational activities for everyone. The celebration has many exciting events and entertainment options throughout the day, including 150 vendors and crafters, tours of the Wastewater Facility Wind Farm and Recycling Center, eco-hayrides, and a petting zoo. Workshops are scheduled on many Earth-friendly topics, including yoga, native plants, and a rain barrel demonstration.

Vendor applications are still being accepted, and volunteers of all ages are needed.

For more information, see acua.com/earthday

 


Nanette LoBiondo Galloway

Award winning journalist covering news, events and people of Atlantic County for more than 20 years.