Celebrate Earth Day, rain or shine, at this family-friendly event at the Boston Common Frog Pond with The Nature Conservancy, Radio 92.9 and The Skating Club of Boston.
From noon to 3 p.m., take the planet out to lunch with Picnic for the Planet! The Nature Conservancy will make a Guinness World Records ® attempt for the largest global picnic. The soundtrack will be live music courtesy of Radio 92.9. Learn more about nature in Massachusetts, sample great local and natural foods, participate in a nature treasure hunt with your family and enter to win free tickets to EarthFest in May.
From 11 a.m.-5 p.m., The Skating Club of Boston, which manages the Boston Common Frog Pond, is teaming up with Down:2:Earth to sponsor a D:2:E Green Spot, with local vendors offering information about living green in the city and activities for families. Picnickers can visit Earth-friendly vendors, including Massachusetts Farmers Markets, Honest Tea, Cow and Crumb, Whole Foods Markets, Flavrz Organic Drink Mix, Emmett’s Edibles, and Progressive Asset Management among others. Family-friendly activities – including arts and crafts workshops using recycled materials – will also be part of the day’s entertainment.
