ACUA to host 32nd annual Earth Day Festival Sunday, April 28

ACUA/Watershed Ambassador demonstrates how street pollution affects waterways.

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP - The Atlantic County Utilities Authority will host its 32nd annual Earth Day Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 28 at the Environmental Park, 6700 Delilah Road. The event attracts thousands of visitors each year. It is a rain or shine event. Here's a lineup of activities that are sure to entertain and educate.'

Learn more at acua.com.

INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS

Wind, Solar and Wastewater Facility Tours
First tour leaves at 10 a.m. Last shuttle at 3:15 p.m. (Shuttle Near Big Tent)
Take a tour of New Jersey's first commercial wind farm. Jitneys powered by compressed natural gas will shuttle participants from the Environmental Park in Egg Harbor Township to the wind farm and back. This tour also includes the ACUA Wastewater Treatment Plant, solar project and green roof located at the Atlantic City facility.

Touch-A-Truck
All day (Near the Scalehouse)
Get up close to one of ACUA's recycling trucks and learn how they work from one of our collection professionals.

Eco Hayrides
All day (Scalehouse)
Eco Hayrides, a perennial favorite, take visitors to the top of the landfill for panoramic views of the area, including Atlantic City and the Jersey-Atlantic Wind Farm.

Self-Guided Recycling Center Tours
Step into ACUA's Recycling Center to see a HUGE pile of recycling generated in Atlantic County.
All day (Recycling Center)

ACUA Electric Vehicle Showcase
All day (Near the Scalehouse)
Take a look at ACUA's fleet of electric vehicles.

Free Seedlings and Seeds Giveaway
All day (Garden Area)

Meet Supercan
All day (Various Locations)
Meet and take photos with our favorite Mascot Supercan.

Nature Walk with Wild Wanderers
11 a.m. | 1 p.m. (Garden Area)
Explore ACUA's Poetry Trail with Wild Wanderers Nature Camp. Connect with nature and learn about our local ecosystem.

Sound Bowl Sessions with Zen Landing Wellness Studio
12 p.m. | 2 p.m. (Garden Area)
Come try this rejuvenating therapy that allows the vibrations of sound bowls to wash over participants which promotes a peaceful, calm presence.

FREE WORKSHOPS

Do's and Don'ts of Canine Interactions for Children
Deb Rankin, Animal Shelter/Rescue Volunteer and Trainer
10:30 a.m. (Amphitheater)
Learn about dog bite prevention and how to properly interact with dogs to promote safe, respectful encounters. Learning safe ways of communicating with dogs can prevent bites and keep dogs out of overcrowded animal shelters.

Sourdough Starter
Fluffy Farms
11 a.m. (Amphitheater)
Are you seeking guidance on crafting the perfect sourdough bread? Unsure how to handle that starter you received, purchased, or made? Intrigued by the process of milling flour from wheat berries? Look no further than Fluffy Farms for a sourdough demonstration! Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of fermentation and bring all your questions. Sample freshly baked sourdough and experience the joy of artisanal baking at Fluffy Farms. Check out Fluffy Farms on Instagram.

Everyday Recycling for Families
Farm Friends
12 p.m. (Amphitheater)
Learn all about how different animals recycle, how popular children's characters reduce waste and how small changes can make a big difference. There will also be a fun demonstration on planting seeds with supplies at home!

Rain Barrel Workshop
AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassadors Program
1 p.m. (Amphitheater)
Learn about the environmental benefits of rain barrels and how you can construct one for use at your home.

Houseplants 101
Master Gardeners
2 p.m. (Amphitheater)
Find out the best tips for having houseplants in your home or oce. Learn how to care for houseplants, when to fertilize, and how to propagate plants to share with others.

Recycled Tides Art Workshop
Eduardo Jiménez
3 p.m. (Recycling Center)
Eduardo creates art from litter he picks up during regular walks and cleanups along Brigantine beach. His artwork brings attention to the dangers of ocean litter. During his workshop, Eduardo will instruct participants in creating a unique work of art with reused balloons and cardboard. Participants can take their art home with them! Supplies will be provided. Check out Eduardo's work on his Instagram.

Learn More About Offshore Wind
Atlantic Shores
3 p.m. (Amphitheater)
There are exciting clean energy innovations happening in New Jersey with oshore wind. Come to this interactive session to learn more about oshore wind, the benets of clean energy, and what's on the horizon for New Jersey.

MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT

Middle Earth Studios Interactive Performance
10:30 a.m. | 12 p.m. | 1:30 p.m. | 3 p.m. (Around the Pond)
Kids can join in to act out this magical performance.

Reading of "Litter Busters" Book
The Authority of Cumberland County
11 a.m. | 2:30 p.m. (Recycling Center)
Join Samantha DeFrancisco from the Authority of Cumberland County for a reading of her children's book, "The Litter Busters." Kids will learn how they can make a difference in their community!

Dinosaurs Rock
11:30 a.m. | 1 p.m. (Recycling Center)
Kids can perform a fossil dig at this interactive dinosaur exhibit.

Eyes of the Wild
12 p.m. | 2 p.m. (Food Court Stage)
Fun, comedy, and education collide in this program, featuring up close and personal encounters with some of our planet's most fascinating creatures.

Valerie Vaughn
1 p.m. | 3 p.m. (Food Court Stage)
Enjoy interactive stories and songs for the environment. Valerie is a multi-talented musician and educator from Tuckerton, NJ. She specializes in writing tunes with New Jersey themes covering folklore and history of the people and places of South Jersey and the Pinelands.

Steve Kuzma
All Day (Amphitheater)
Enjoy music from local musician Steve Kuzma throughout the day at the Amphitheater.

VENDORS

ABCO Federal Credit Union
Acenda Integrated Health NJ4S Program
Alzheimer's Association
Ambient Comfort
Angels in the Pines Farm, LLC
Animal Protection League of NJ/Bear Education and Resource
Animal Rights Activists of New Jersey
Arsareth Academy
Art of Kuzma
Atlantic Cape Community College
Atlantic Cape May Sustainable Jersey Hub
Atlantic County 4H Petting Zoo
Atlantic County Animal Shelter
Atlantic County Auxcomm (Atlantic County OEM)/Galloway Twp OEM
Atlantic County Board of County Commissioners
Atlantic County Clerk
Atlantic County Council of Education Associations
Atlantic County Department of Public Safety
Atlantic County Division of Public Health
Atlantic County Firefighters Assoc.
Atlantic County Historical Society
Atlantic County Master Composters
Atlantic County Master Gardeners
Atlantic County Superintendent of Elections
Atlantic County Surrogate
Atlantic Prevention Resources/Atlantic Quit Center
Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind
AtlantiCare Healthy Schools & EARTHS
Autumn & August
Babies n Bows
Batch It Up Bakery
Batsto Citizens Committee
Bee Cool Pollination and Honey
Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Big Wave Roofing and Solar
Blossom Collections by Jen
Book Empress Used Books
Brownstone Center for Wellness
Busy Bees NJ
C.R.O.P.S. NJ
Cape Atlantic Conservation District
CARC (Community Affairs and Resource Center)
CASA for Children of Atlantic, Cape May and Camden Counties
Center for Aquatic Sciences
Center For Family Services
Ceres Market, Corp.
Clean Ocean Action
Crayon Lady
Creations for Donations by Adrienne
Cross'd Paws Farm Sanctuary, Inc.
Cumberland Air Solutions
Eastern Service Workers Association
Egg Harbor Twp Public Works
Essential Senior Benefits
Faith Flower Farm
Farm Friends LLC
Farmington Volunteer Fire Company
Fearfully and Wonderfully Clayed Pottery
Fluffy Farms
Food and Water Watch
Garden State Academy Preschool for the Arts
Gellyball South Jersey
Get Pickled
Gia Taylor Cosmetics
Girasol Natural Soap
Girl Scouts of EHT
Good Deeds Market LLC
Grassroots Environmental Education/Americans for Responsible Technology
Great Egg Harbor Watershed Association
Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District
Gypsea Caravan
Happy Daisy Face Painting
Henna by Ash NJ LLC
Highland Academy
Hoarders/Clutterers Express
Hoffman's Exterminating
Holcomb Bus Service
Incandescent Gifts Soy Candles
Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve
Jeffries and Keates Funeral Home
Jerky James Fine Meats
J's Custom Creations
Just Organics/ HoneyTree
Kookabarn
Kumaries Garden LLC
Lafayette Quilters Guild
Liv Smith Designs LLC
Love Blue Inc.
Love Lori Crochet
Love This Butter
LowTides Ocean Products
Magilla Gorilla Sweet Treats
Margate Terrapin Rescue Project
Mary's Magical Maps
Mazza Recycling Services
Mercabows
Miss Reenie's Babies
Miss Stacey's Soap Company
Missa's Wicked Goods
National CSI Camp, LLC
Native Plant Society of New Jersey
New Jersey American Water
New Jersey Water Environment Association
New Jersey Watershed Ambassadors Program
New Jersey's Clean Energy Program
Ninas Nauticals
NJ DEP Fish & Wildlife, Marine Resources Administration (MRA)
NJ Water Association (NRWA/USDA)
NJDEP Drive Green
NJDEP Water & Land Management
Optimal Health Chiropractic and Physical Therapy
Opulenza Designs
Pacific Soul
Police Activities League of Egg Harbor Township & Atlantic County
PosiGen
Puppyface Boutique
Rae's Headband Co.
RCL Solar
Renewal by Andersen
Ridgewood Gardens
Ross Environmental Solutions
Rutgers Environmental Stewards
Ry & Roe Custom Corner
Ry-Bandz Headbands
Sapphire Balloons And Events
Save Barnegat Bay
Sea Turtle Recovery
Seashore Construction Corp
Serenity by the Seas NJ
Sherry's Magical Creations
Siesta Seaglass
Soaps by Chanda
Solar Pros
South Shore Stitchers Quilt Guild
Spiritually Wired
Spoken Word Portraits
Stockton Maple Project
Stockton University Plant Sale
Stoney End Candle, Soap & Bath
Tastefully Simple
The Authority of Cumberland County
The Beaded Mermaid LBI
The Community FoodBank of NJ
The Great Full Garden
The Office Witches
The Paint Box Studio
The Spoon & Bowl
The Sunshine Shop
The Wetlands Institute
This is Poppi's
Toastmasters International
Ultra Health and Wellness by  Tonee/Zilis
Unexpected Wildlife Refuge, Inc.
Wharton State Forest
Whiskey Wicks
White Lotus
Wild Grown Art
Wild Wanderers Nature Camp
Wiley State Farm
Wood Song Mushrooms
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge
Your Chiropractor Inc.
Zen Landing Wellness Studio

FOOD

Absecon Ritas Water Ice
Brunch Bash LLC
Cheezy D's Gourmet Grilled Cheese
Chef Steve's Popcorn & More
Cousin's Kitchen
DeCadence Food Truck
FitChicks LLC
Frosbite
Fruit-Full Smoothies and Açaí Bowls
Grubbin' Gringos
Go Cakes NJ
Goji
Humpty's Dumplings
Jays Crabshack
Jersey Jax Pizza, LLC
JR Hot Dogs
Las Olas Taqueria
Magilla Gorilla Sweet Treats
Mannino's Cannoli Express
Matty G Dogz, LLC
Motley Que NJ
Nauti Girl Food Truck
Platters EHT
Pleasantville Jr.Jokers Football Org
Pirate Pete's Soda Pop Co
Red's Rolling Restaurant
RSK Doughnuts
ShoreShake
Traveling Tomato
Waffle Up
We Scream 4  Ice Cream
Zizis Vegan Catering