Monroe Township Green Fair Offers Sustainable Solutions and Healthy Living Options
MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. – August 5, 2019 –The Monroe Township Environmental Commission, in cooperation with the Monroe Township Library, will host the tenth annual Green/Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, September 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Monroe Township High School located at 200 Schoolhouse Road.
This year’s event offers more than 100 exhibitors and speakers who will provide valuable information, products and services to help attendees stay healthy and save money while protecting the environment.
“I’m pleased to see how the Green Fair has grown over the past decade and I am proud of our continued collective efforts to promote a more environmentally friendly lifestyle in Monroe Township,” said Mayor Gerald W. Tamburro. “Through events like the Green Fair and other community engagement efforts, we are one of only three communities in Middlesex County to achieve silver status by Sustainable New Jersey.”
Attendees are invited to check out exhibits on green and sustainable living products, recycled/upcycled creations, organic food and environment and wildlife protection programs. An electric car booth will offer test drives, a children’s wing will offer environmentally friendly crafts and activities and a health and wellness area will provide free flu shots and wellness checks.
Guest speakers will present their expertise on a variety of topics throughout the day. Jaclyn Lithgow starts the lecture series talking about essential oils at 10:30 am followed by a discussion about climate change with NJ State Climatologist, Dr. David Robinson at 11 am. For those interested in oceanic efforts, John Dohanic of Aquatic Performance Training will host a lecture on aquatic rehabilitation at 11:30 am. Dr. Maria Choy is back again this year and will present The Medical and Environmental Applications of Hemp at 12:30 pm.
For the kids and grandkids, there will be the Zoo Jersey Animal Show at 1 pm. The day wraps up with Michael Lewis of NJ Clean Energy presenting on NJ’s Clean Energy Program at 1:30 pm. And, just in time for fall, the Shade Tree Commission will be handing out seedlings.
For additional information, contact Environmental Commission Secretary, Kathy Budge at 732-521-4400 ext. 130.
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All media inquiries may be directed to the Monroe Township’s Public Information Officer Stacey Kennedy at 732-521-4400 or