9th Annual Iron Range Earth Fest
Saturday, April 22, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
at Messiah Lutheran, Merritt Elementary & Mountain Iron Community Center
Hosted by the Iron Range Partnership for Sustainability
This year’s theme: Living Well on a Changing Planet
Focusing on the connections between personal, community and ecological wellness.
Come learn new skills, rediscover traditions, and explore contemporary issues from a wide variety of exhibitors, vendors, 9 speakers, 12 hands-on demonstrations, local music, and a local market place.
Other highlights include:
- Keynote Speaker: David Abasz, Round River Farm, Finland, MN – “Can We Feed Ourselves? What Will We Grow?”
- Bike Ride
- Farm Animals, Kid’s Activities including Archery
- Messiah’s Community Kitchen
- Silent Auction for IRP’S Community Sustainability Initiative
- Growing Together Virginia Community Gardens
- Youth Energy Summit – Local Student Projects
- 2017 Green Innovator’s Expo
Admission is FREE!
Visit www.ironrangeearthfest.org for more information.
Don’t Miss the Friday night kick-off
April 21 @ 6:00 p.m. “Seeds: The Untold Story“
Documentary & Discussion at Hope Presbyterian Church
Sponsored by Congregations Caring for the Earth
8:00 p.m. Music with Sam Miltich at 218 Taphouse inVirginia