Geneva Green Market: Geneva, Illinois - A Local Food Green Farmers Market

What: Earth Day Event

When: Saturday, April 19th, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Where: City of Geneva Public Works Facility, 1800 South Street, Geneva, IL

Sponsor: City of Geneva

The City of Geneva, Illinois will host its first Earth Day celebration this year will mark the 39th annual observance of Earth Day, founded in 1970. Organizers of the event, led by the city’s Natural Resources Committee, plan to host a variety of events for Geneva residents. Attendees will have the opportunity to drop off paperwork to be shredded on-site at no charge. Free fluorescent light bulbs will available and the sale of compost bins and rain barrels as well. The committee is planning several other events and invites the entire community to attend and participate. The Pure Gardener, Geneva Green Market (NFP), Erehwon Farm, Inglenook Pantry, and Grandma’s Farm-Fresh Eggs will also be a part of the day’s festivities. Geneva Earth Day is a day of education, celebration and action for a healthier, cleaner world.

Hoop houses and greenhouses are making it possible to have local food when the ground is still too early to plant. Erehwon Farm, Majestic Nursery and Farm are local farmers bringing herbs, spinach, mixed greens, chard, and container tomatoes to market.