Look at this face. :) At the Earth Day Festival in our city last Saturday, Sophie had such a good time. Te petting zoo was there and she was in heaven. Newborn baby goats to hold and cuddle everywhere!
The Purple Paper Eater, Waste Connections, and the Tennessee Volunteers waste and recycling trucks.
The city fountain made a great impromptu wading pool for some of the children that were at Earth Day.
Of course, our gang prefers the real thing. The creek that runs through the park was a huge hit with kids and adults alike. They found crawdads (cray fish), minnows and unfortunately, some trash too, which they very happily cleaned up and tossed in the recycling or trash containers that provided around the park.
Down by the playground, a man was blowing huge bubbles for the children. They enjoyed them very much. Very impressive too!
As for learning about eco living, environmentalism and saving the planet, there was a lot of that too. Our city's 2ND Earth Day event beat out the Knoxville Earthfest that is in its 10th year. There was so much more for families and children to do and see. Not so much commercialism and more fun.
Plus, I found out that we have an organic teaching farm right next door in Rockwood! It's called Broadened Horizons Organic Farm!
I met the owner, Leaf Myczack at the festival and spoke to him about his farm. They grow and sell fresh brown free range eggs, honey, figs and in season vegetables. They also teach sustainability and rainwater harvesting and organic gardening. I bought these gorgeous heirloom organic bean seeds. I cannot wait to get them planted. They are:
Christmas Limas, Black & White Lima, Jacob Cattle, and Hutterite Soup Beans. These will add an interesting addition to our gardens. We are planning a visit to the farm soon!
Do check them out and support local farmers. They are our future.
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