West Bloomfield Earth & Arbor Fair

You’re invited to a full day of nature, knowledge, and community spirit at the West Bloomfield Earth & Arbor Fair, happening Saturday, May 3rd at the West Bloomfield Congregational Church. This free, family-friendly event runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. and features a rich lineup of presentations from local experts on sustainability, conservation, climate resilience, and green living.

Whether you’re a gardener, environmentalist, student, or curious neighbor, there’s something for everyone to learn and enjoy!

Presentation Schedule:

9:00 – 9:45 AM – Selecting the Right Shrub with Sandy Ebberts, Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners
10:00 – 10:45 AM – Understanding Waste Disposal & Recycling in Ontario County
with Kaitlynn McCumisky, Ontario County Dept. of Sustainability and Solid Waste
11:00 – 11:30 AM – Hope and Resilience in the Midst of Climate Change with Gail Noth, Rochester Area Interfaith Climate Action
11:30 – 11:40 AM – Food Waste with Melina Grasso and Liv Smith, HFL Green Team
11:45 – 12:30 PM – In Harmony with Nature: Protecting our Future through Lake-Friendly Living with Sonya Carnevale, Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association
12:45 – 1:30 PM – Sip Sustainably: Raise a Glass to a Greener Future with Nova Cadamatre, Master of Wine, Owner of Trestle 31
1:45 – 2:15 PM – Save the Bees, Save the Earth
A Q&A session with local beekeepers Laurie Baxter and Doug Turnbull
2:15 – 2:45 PM – Finger Lakes Clean Energy Hub (AMPED) with Andrea McLean, Climate Solutions Accelerator of the Genesee Finger Lakes
2:45 – 3:15 PM – The Wonderful World of Worms: Worm Composting
with Brian Sadler

In addition to talks, enjoy exhibits, resources from local organizations, and hands-on learning opportunities. The West Bloomfield Earth & Arbor Fair is a celebration of Earth Day, Arbor Day, and the growing movement to live more sustainably. West Bloomfield Congregational Church is located at 9035 Rt 5 in W. Bloomfield.