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Wayland|Local Event
May4
- Sun, May 4, 2025 at 9:45 AM
- Wayland Town Center
Offers Free Fun, Education, and Events
Music, food, and games for kids, plus practical information on reducing emissions to help Wayland meet its climate goals. Morning outdoor activities start at 9:45 followed by afternoon events starting 12:30.
Learn how to help protect our planet with environmentally friendly solutions at Wayland’s free Earth Day Festival on Sunday, May 4, at the Town Green at Wayland Town Center, between Lillian Way and Elissa Avenue.
The morning will focus on enjoying the great outdoors, with biking, hiking, bird watching, and mountain biking. Activities start at 9:45 at various locations and end at noon. For lunch, bring a picnic or purchase ice cream and food at Town Center.
Informational kiosks, along with music, face painting, and games for kids, will occur between 12:30 and 3. Learn how to address climate change, including actions you can take to reduce emissions and save on energy costs with solar energy, electric vehicles, heat pumps, and home energy upgrades, as well as broader topics, including offshore wind, net-zero buildings, geothermal, native planting, and climate justice. A few commercial vendors will be on hand with information.
The theme for the day is “Enjoying and Protecting Our Planet.” The festival is co-sponsored by the Town of Wayland and Energize Wayland. Click here for event details.
How to transition from fossil fuels, into clean sustainable energy
"About 79% of Wayland’s greenhouse gas emissions come from our homes and cars," according to Ellen Tohn, Co-Chair of Wayland’s Energy and Climate Committee. "To meet our climate goals, the town and each of us need to act. We have made significant progress in reducing municipal emissions and want to help residents explore home energy audits, heat pumps for heating and cooling, home solar, which has great paybacks, electric cars, and more."
“The festival is a great opportunity for residents to learn how to transition to clean energy and sustainable living and save money too. Let's get out and enjoy our amazing outdoors with friends and neighbors," explained Tony Lee, volunteer with Energize Wayland and long-time resident.
More news about Earth Day Festival will be announced in the coming weeks. The rain date is Saturday, May 10.
Learn more about the event at www.energizewayland.org. If you’re interested in helping with planning or volunteering on the day of the festival, please contact Tony Lee at [email protected].
Energize Wayland (www.energizewayland.org) is working to reduce Wayland’s greenhouse gas emissions. It helps individuals learn about changes they can make in their houses and transportation and offers coaching by local volunteers on home solar, heat pump, and electric-vehicles. The Town of Wayland does not endorse any vendors or exhibitors participating in the event.