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 Make your own drums activity always a big "hit" with the kids. |
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 Mollie Soto from Sandy Hook planting seeds! Her mom tells us they're already sprouting!
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 Ahhhh, nap time... |
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 Equine Angels rescued horses love all of the attention they get on Earth Day. |
Face painting by Charlotte Chapman and her crew.
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 Leslie Huston of the Back Yard Beekeepers brought a live honey bee display.
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 More join in on the seed planting.
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 It was such a beautiful day this Earth Day. We had a record turnout!
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 Patiently waiting to BOUNCE! |
| Non-Profits & Local Farmers |
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The always informative Flanders Nature Center
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 Our Conservation Partners hosted a free concert after Earth Day. A first for New Morning!
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The Audubon Center at Bent of the River in Southbury had a really cool display.
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Grass fed beef, fresh from Laurel Ridge Farm was grilled up to perfection!
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 Wayne Young from High Hill Orchard in Meriden. Look for these incredible apples &pears at New Morning this Fall! |
Bill Duesing, Executive Director of CT NOFA and Bob Wall have a few words.
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A suprisingly roomy Smart Car.
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The eco-friendly West Chevrolet’s Malibu Hybrid.
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 Woodbury Shade Tree Committee
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 WPKN and John Pittari broadcasted Live.
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Sampling |
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 The crowds were lined up to sample some of the best natural and organic food New Morning has to offer.
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 Signing up for our GreenShare Program. more about GreenShare
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 Phenominal Gluten Free offerings by Aleia's Bakery were enjoyed by all.
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 Chef Carol Byer-Alcorace serving up New Morning's Provender favorites!
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 Award Winning and awesome American Flatbread Pizza... mmm
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 Stone Wall Dairy brought farm fresh milk and a baby cow!
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 Brookview Sugar House brought this great display and sampled delicious maple cream.
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 Gun Sonpal from Coffee Tea Etc, handing out samples of just that!
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 Local Shayna B & The Pickle doling out her wonderful baked goods.
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 Steaz Teas gave out full size samples quenching thirst caused by the summer like temperatures.
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 Our own Julie Benedetto handing out GreenShare applications .
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 Naturopatch had aromatherapy patches to try.
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 Balanced Body Chiropractic screening.
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 Earth Day attendees were treated to complimentary samples of skin care products to take home - courtesey of Kiss My Face.
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 As well as Dr. Hauschka |
 Larenim used natural mineral based make up for mini make-overs.
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 As always the raffle tables are ever popular with New Morning shoppers who have been collecting raffle tickets for weeks!
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 Femina Melodia entertained everyone with a drumming circle which kicked off the day.
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Photos: Kimberly Bouton |
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