The Kannapolis Environmental Stewardship Commission (ESC) and the Piedmont Farmers Market are partnering for an Earth Day Extravaganza on Saturday.
The day marks the the opening of the market for the summer season.
The event will include activities for families to help mark the day, including classes, information booths and games. The event will run from 9 a.m. until noon.
“We are nearing the end of the first year for our environmental stewardship commission, and this is a great event for them,” said Kannapolis Community Outreach Coordinator Renee Goodnight.
“As the commission matures, we hope to provide more opportunities for community education.”
The celebration will include: worm farming by Carolina Organic Depot; Kannapolis Middle School edible schoolyard; vegetarian lifestyles sponsored by Inspired Garden; education on community supported agriculture by Aaron Newton; Bruster’s Ice Cream gift card giveaway (first 20 people to take recycling to Bi-Lo recycling station and participate in an interview).
Beholdance will provide face painting and games for children.
The ESC will give away organically grown lettuce plants.
The ESC has also sponsored a photography contest for city of Kannapolis school students.
Their work will be on display at the event, and winners will be announced.
Prizes will be awarded by Veolia Transportation.
The Piedmont Farmers Market is on Winecoff School Road.
For more information, contact Renee Goodnight at 704-920-4311 or email rgoodnight@ci.kannapolis.nc.us.