DISCOVER St. Mary’s: Celebrate Earth Day & Learn How to “Go Green” this Weekend in Leonardtown

Find out how being green can save environmental resources and your hard-earned dollars at the Go Green Expo at the Forrest Career & Technology Center on Saturday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local and regional companies and experts will be on hand to share information on environmentally-friendly and sustainable practices.

Celebrate Earth Day in Leonardtown on Sunday April 22, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Talk to experts in soil and water conservation, animal rescue, solar energy, gardening and recycling. Watch painting and yarn spinning demonstrations, and visit live animal exhibits. Relax with a massage in the Square, or stroll around and find Earth Day specials at local shops and restaurants. Walk to the Wharf for free kayak and canoe rides, or bring your mat and join in a yoga class. Kids can jump around in a moon bounce, sing along at the puppet show and make earth-friendly crafts to take home.

 

SAVOR St. Mary’s: Farm to Table Freshness at the Good Earth

Get fresh grown produce and organic goodness right off the Leonardtown Square at The Good Earth Natural Foods Co. You can find farm fresh fruits and veggies – including local strawberries from Southern Comfort Berry Farm and greens from Even’ Star Organic Farm. The store also hosts events to help inspire healthy living and stocks all natural health products, gluten free and vegan food options and even natural treats for your pets. To find out more about all the Good Earth has to offer, visit http://www.goodearthnaturals.com/.



UPCOMING EVENTS:

Going Green Expo
April 21, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Forrest Career & Technology Center, Leonardtown
For more information, call (301) 475-4200 Ext.1505

Earth Day Celebration
April 22, 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Leonardtown Square
For more information, call (301) 475-9791

Plant Sale & Free Exchange
April 28, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
April 29, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood
For more information, visit: http://www.sotterley.org/

500 Years of Music for Guitar
April 28, 7 p.m.
Christ Episcopal Church, Chaptico
For more information, visit: http://www.christepiscopalchaptico.org/ or www.myspace.com/petergriggsnyc

SoMD Kids Expo & Women's Show
April 28, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
So. Maryland Higher Ed. Center, Hollywood
For more information, visit: http://www.somdexpos.com/

Spring Fling Classic Car Show
April 29, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Leonardtown Square
For more information, visit: stmarysrodandclassic.com

Take the Buy Local Challenge!

Every pledge counts! The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) invites you to take the pledge again this year and join the thousands across Maryland supporting Maryland's family farms during Buy Local Challenge Week, July 17-25, 2010. Register your pledge now at http://www.buy-local-challenge.com/.

Your pledge to "eat at least one item from a local farm every day during Buy Local Challenge Week" immediately puts your $'s to work in your neighborhood, ensuring that farms survive for future generations. Plus you're doing your part to maintain a cleaner, greener planet and provide safe, nutritious food for you and your family.

If you have already registered your pledge - take the next step: starting today make your first purchase at a local farm, farm stand, farmers' market or winery; stock up at a grocer that offers genuine local products; or treat yourself to a meal at a restaurant that serves local farm food. Discover the bounty of Maryland's farms, and we hope you'll decide to shop local year round!

Need help finding Local? Visit http://www.buy-local-challenge.com/ for statewide directories to locate farm fresh products, meats, wines and more.

Share your favorite Buy Local experience with your friends. The Buy Local Challenge website also hosts the BLC Online Community. This site allows you to upload information about BLC events, submit your photos, tips or recipes, to chat, or generally interact with other users in Maryland and around the nation.

The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) was established to promote diverse, market-driven agricultural enterprises, which coupled with agricultural land preservation, will preserve Southern Maryland's environmental resources and rural character while keeping the region's farmland productive and the agricultural economy vibrant. To learn more about additional programs and resources, contact SMADC, P. O. Box 745, Hughesville, MD 20637; phone: 301-274-1922; fax: 301-274-1924; email cbergmark@smadc.com; or visit http://www.smadc.com/.