Groton Earth Day Expo Fair

04/25/2026

04/25/2026

Last but not least, we welcome Town of Groton – Sustainability and Resilience Division and their booth “Help Shape a Climate Ready Groton” to this year’s Expo. At the Climate Ready Groton table, they will invite residents to actively shape the climate action plan through a set of quick, hands on activities. Visitors can add dots or notes to a large map to show where they have experienced flooding, heat, or other climate impacts, vote on which climate actions the Town should prioritize first with visible tradeoffs such as cost and timeframe, and participate in a What Would Make Action Possible board that identifies the real barriers like cost, complexity, or lack of information that prevent people from taking climate friendly actions. A simple pledge wall will allow participants to name one action they can take, one action they need help with, or one action the Town should support for others, turning engagement into forward momentum. Everyone who participates will receive a Climate Ready Groton sticker, and those who complete two or more activities can enter a raffle for a reusable water bottle, reinforcing sustainability while encouraging meaningful participation and providing the Town with actionable, implementation focused insights. Groton’s first-ever town-wide climate action plan, Climate‑Ready Groton, is scheduled for release this summer. This event will offer an opportunity for community members to share their feedback, which will help shape and strengthen the final plan.

04/24/2026

Have clothes that need mending?? We are excited to welcome On the Mend, a partnership with the Goodwin Niering Center for the Environment, to this year’s Groton Earth Day Expo. They will be offering creative and fun mending services at their booth. Through this project they hope to spread awareness of how to take care of already existing clothes and how important it is to push back against companies making clothing unethically.

04/24/2026

We’re excited to welcome Ositos Creations by Sandra to this year’s Earth Day Expo (two days!!!). They create handmade crochet plushies and other items that will be for sale!

04/22/2026

Next up, we would like to welcome the League of Women Voters! Their booth will feature information on the kinds of activities they organize. Some examples are: assisting with voter registration, advocating for voting rights at state legislature, and discussing Vote411 an online voter guide for municipal, state and federal elections.

04/22/2026

At this year’s Groton Earth Day Expo, we are thrilled to welcome the Wood-Pawcatuck Wild and Scenic Rivers Stewardship Council. The stewardship council’s mission is to help preserve, protect and enhance the special environmental, cultural, and recreational values of the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed and its Wild and Scenic Rivers and tributaries in Rhode Island and Connecticut for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations.
On the Mend/GNCE

04/21/2026

We are lucky to welcome Keifer’s Kettle Korn & Italian Ice as a food vendor Gourmet kettle korn popped on site, fresh squeezed lemonade and Italian ice!

04/21/2026

At the 2026 Groton Earth Day Expo, we will be joined by the Groton Open Space Association! GOSA (Groton Open Space Association) is a nonprofit land trust dedicated to protecting land, water, and wildlife in Groton and southeastern Connecticut for public enjoyment and environmental health. Through land conservation, stewardship, and community engagement, GOSA preserves open spaces and trail systems so current and future generations can connect with nature.

04/20/2026

We are thrilled to have the North Stonington Historical Society join us on April 25th! They are planning a Parade Muster and Colonial Fair for June 27th that will showcase the textile history exhibited in our Historic Homestead, Dye House, and Dye Garden.

04/20/2026

At this year’s Expo we’re happy to have Moon & Star Crafts!! They have handmade crafts to entertain your inner child or geeky side. Most crafts are made from repurposed items aligning with the sustainable theme of earth day. Gifts for everyone!