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\u201cKudos\u201d to Narberth Public Art and the nurturing of viable indigenous art on exhibit organically in the Borough of Narberth. (Photo submitted by Mary Brown)<\/p>\nIn the words of Harriton volunteer Ava Grabar regarding her efforts in 2022, \u201cNarbEarth day is a wonderful opportunity for the youth of the Main Line to gather and learn specific and do-able practices for saving our planet.\u201d<\/p>\n
NarbEarth Day planner extraordinaire Patsy Higgins has crystalized the essence of the unique day in the Borough, \u201cIt\u2019s a soul-warming day of celebration, meeting old friends and making new ones, relaxing to the cool musical vibes of \u2018Grip It and Rip It\u2019 and finding out what\u2019s going on locally to save the earth!\u201d<\/p>\n
The 37th Annual NarbEarth Day will highlight a fun environmental fair for children and adults, on Saturday, May 2 from noon to 4 p.m. in Narberth Park next to the Narberth Community Library. The rain date is May 3, noon to 4 p.m.<\/p>\n
\u201cKudos\u201d to Narberth Public Art and the nurturing of viable indigenous art on exhibit organically in the Borough of Narberth. (Photo submitted by Mary Brown)<\/p>\n
This free family-oriented happening will feature exhibits and interactive activities promoting environmental responsibility and sustainability, along with foods and artisan goods curated by local vendors.<\/p>\n
Higgins continued, looking back \u201cThe team of people who work on this day are truly wonderful, hard workers who are dedicated to making the world a better place.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are old and young, many with young children to look after, so it\u2019s a challenge to find the time for the work that goes into putting on this event.\u201d<\/p>\n
Notably, NarbEarth Day will yet again be a trash-free event, using no plastic, a genuine source of pride for the organizers.<\/p>\n
Narberth residents, community people, and friends are encouraged to ride Amtrak, walk over, or ride a bike, and connect with each other and with representatives from local, regional and national groups, while all in attendance celebrate and promote environmental responsibility and sustainability.<\/p>\n
The NarbEarth Day Committee encourages, \u201cLearn different ways you can make change happen. You will hear from local groups such as GMO Free PA, Narberth Environmental Advisory Committee and Citizens Climate Lobby, along with the EPA, the Sierra Club, and prospectively the current representative in Harrisburg, Mary Jo Daly.<\/p>\n
Drop by the free stuff \u201cBuy Nothing\u201d tables. Donate or take plants, toys, household goods or gently used children\u2019s clothing.<\/p>\n
This annual Narberth event will offer a number of exhibitors such as SHIFT, a women-owned, Narberth-based business which offers eco-conscious goods and services focused on low-impact living.<\/p>\n
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NarbEarth Day will be held on Saturday, May 2 2026. (Submitted photo)<\/p>\n
Based on notes from longtime Narberth resident and founder of Yoga Garden, Georgette DuBois, the first NarbEarth Day planning was started in 1990 by Nancy Lotz, who was then on the board of the Narberth Civic Association, and it was keyed to the anniversary of the original Earth Day, April 22, 1970.<\/p>\n
As DuBois recalls, \u201cI probably first worked at the plant swap around 1992 or 1993, which means I\u2019ve been involved for over thirty years!<\/p>\n
\u201cI volunteered for a number of years, and then one year when it looked like it wasn\u2019t going to happen, I took on the job of organizing the event, and I did that for several years. It was too important and wonderful to let it go!<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen Patsy Higgins agreed to be involved, she took us to a whole new level of organization, with spreadsheets, extensive notes, and a map of where everything would be set up in the park.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn recent years, I\u2019ve been awed by the way NarbEarth Day has grown and evolved, and by the amazing, committed volunteers who make this all happen.<\/p>\n
\u201cI remember when the plant swap consisted of me sitting at a picnic table with a few plants. Now we have a team of gardeners who come back every year to staff the table, which overflows with donated plants and seedlings.\u201d<\/p>\n
DuBois summarizes, \u201cBecause we are all volunteers who create NarbEarth Day, we always have a follow-up \u2018thank you\u2019 lunch in the park to appreciate all of our volunteers who work on planning for months ahead of time, and those who show up to help on the day of the event.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Narberth Public Works Manager Jeff Eldon shows off the borough\u2019s all-electric maintenance equipment and vehicles at NarbEarth Day on Saturday, May 4 2024. (Dan Sokil \u2013 MediaNews Group)<\/p>\n
In anticipation of \u201cnow and the future,\u201d DuBois sparks enthusiasm, \u201cWe look forward to carrying on for years to come!\u201d<\/p>\n
What Makes This Year\u2019s Event Special:<\/p>\n
Presented by the Narberth Civic Association since 1991, NarbEarth Day is a free, fun environmental event for both children and adults. This outdoor festival features exhibits, activities and artisan goods promoting environmental responsibility and sustainability. All proceeds benefit Narberth Civic Association community initiatives and help support our FREE NarbEarth Day annual event.<\/p>\n
Feasting on a variety of delicious food
\nParticipating in eco-friendly activities and crafts
\nListening to live, local music
\nBuying \u201cpick your prize\u201d raffle tickets for incredible prizes from local businesses and exhibitors
\nLearning about programs offered by the Narberth Area Garden Club
\nBrightening up your garden with new perennials from the Plant Swap and Sale
\nSwapping used toys, household goods, and kids\u2019 clothing
\nDonating old eyeglasses
\nPurchasing books at the Narberth Community Library Used Book Sale
\nExploring the rich history of Narberth Borough with the Friends of Narberth History
\nComposting and recycling stations. Help us achieve a TRASH-FREE event!<\/p>\n
Very importantly, there are also opportunities for local students to assist in the goings-on: Set-Up, 10 a.m. to Noon; Midday Help, Noon to 2 p.m.; and Clean-Up, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Contact Mary Brown to volunteer for any of the three shifts, mbrown@sju.edu.<\/p>\n
NarbEarth Day is presented by the Narberth Civic Association. For more information, visit narberthcivic.org, or send an email to nca@narberthcivic.org.<\/p>\n
Please note again, in case of rain, NarbEarth Day will be rescheduled to Sunday, May 3, noon to 4 pm.<\/p>\n
Mary Brown is a weekly columnist for Main Line Media News and a Board Member of the Narberth Athletic Association.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In the words of Harriton volunteer Ava Grabar regarding her efforts in 2022, \u201cNarbEarth day is a wonderful…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":172650,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[182,139,28,69,71,70,199],"class_list":["post-172649","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-philadelphia","tag-local-news","tag-news","tag-pennsylvania","tag-philadelphia","tag-philadelphia-headlines","tag-philadelphia-news","tag-top-stories-mlt"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/172649","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=172649"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/172649\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/172650"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=172649"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=172649"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=172649"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}