Bradford County Conservation District manager Cathy Yeakel (above) announced at the April 13 meeting of the Bradford County Commissioners that an Earth Day celebration will be held in East Towanda next weekend. Representatives from the Sona Dance Company (top) will be among the performers at the event.
Photo by Rick Hiduk/Submitted Article
The Bradford County Conservation District is holding its first official Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 22. The event will be held rain or shine at the East Side Riverfront Park from 10 am to 2 pm.
Highlights will include a chicken barbecue, proceeds from which will benefit the Canton FFA. In addition, there will be free door prizes, live music featuring the High Grass Ramblers and Tanner Bingaman and Kamri Hoffman of North Rome Christian School, a performance by the Sona Dance Company, 4-H representatives and FFA, Dairy Princess, Troy Fair Queen, free s’mores, live animals from the Endless Mountains Nature Center and the Second Chance Wildlife Center at noon, A Hope 4 Lyme, free recycling bins (limited quantity), informational booths and more.
Volunteers are needed. If interested please contact Cathy Yeakel at 570-265-5539 x120 or cathy.yeakel@pa.nacdnet.net. For more information on the event please check out our Facebook page or our Website www.bccdpa.com.
The Bradford County Conservation District’s vision is to have a vibrant and healthy environment supported by and educated, connected, and involved community.