Ellwood City Earth Day Celebration This Saturday!

The annual Lawrence County Earth Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, April 20th at Ewing Park, Ellwood City from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

This year’s Earth Day celebration will feature a Trashion Show and an Art Show. Shows are open to the public and winners will receive a cash prize.

To enter, please contact the Lawrence County Conservation District on their Facebook page or at the email address listed below.

Participants for the Trashion Show can sign up by April 16th by visiting the Lawrence County Conservation District Facebook page or by contacting Jillian Court at ecce1892@gmail.com to fill out the form. Cash prizes will be offered for first and second place winners in each age group (except the pre-K group who will all receive participation prizes).

Additionally, music performances, educational programs and poetry readings will take place at the main stage. There will be activities for children, including face painting and making bird feeders. Wild World of Animals will be returning with exotic animals at 1:15pm. A horse and trolley ride will be offered for the duration of the event.

Vendors will sell environmentally friendly products. Vendor products from previous years include goats milk soaps, rug rags, reusable tupperware, wood crafts, beeswax lotion bars, soaps, candles, plants, jams, herbs, goats milk lotion, and skincare products. Food trucks will be offering a selection of refreshments.

Come enjoy the entertainment and learn how to protect our environment!

Lawrence County Earth Day is sponsored by WesBanco, the Hoyt Foundation, and Caroline Knox Memorial Fund.

Please contact Jillian D’Amico of the Lawrence County Conservation District at ecce1892@gmail.com and check the Lawrence County Conservation District Facebook Page for more information.