Sourcing food locally is an important part of sustainability efforts. The 7th annual Living Local Expo in Lawrence on March 29 will showcase the many wonderful food resources in our community, including more than a dozen local farm businesses and chefs. A farmers market will feature local fruits, vegetables, meat, cheeses, food and food products, plants and flowers.
Visitors to the expo will have the opportunity to talk with local farmers about the coming season, and enjoy a locally prepared lunch, soup, chili, bread, cider, fruit and more from local farms and local food businesses. Find out about local cheeses, jams, jellies, pickled peppers, desserts, and wonderful flowers. Cooking demonstrations by local chefs will be offered all afternoon. Chef Chris Albrecht of Eno Terra will kick things off with a food demonstration at noon.
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Terhune Orchards, Yellow Bee Aviaries, Stony Brook Orchids, and 4th Street Foodworks are just a few of the local businesses that will be participating in the expo.
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Organized by Sustainable Lawrence in partnership with the green teams from Lawrence, Ewing, Hopewell, and the Mercer County Office of Sustainable Development, the expo will also feature sustainable local businesses, electric cars, hands-on workshops, and the "Ask your Neighbor" table where visitors can hear how homeowners completed successful energy-efficient home projects.
The Expo will be held Saturday, March 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the National Guard Armory, which is located at 101 Eggerts Crossing Road in Lawrence. The event is free and open to the public. In addition to the more than 60 eco-friendly vendors at the Expo, visitors can hear speakers discuss a variety of sustainability issues ranging from local school gardening and science projects, to the future of transportation, to recycling in Mercer County and more.
Several car dealers will bring their electric models for a mini show in the parking lot. See a converted electric truck and participate in building an electric bicycle using a simple kit.
Not to forget the arts and sustainability, a local band will be providing live music.
Meet local school representatives and organizations to learn about projects like new biking paths, walking trails, and other community projects. Donate your old bike to The Trenton Bike Exchange, or donate gently used medical equipment to Resource.
Bring your whole family, meet your neighbors, enjoy the afternoon and learn how Lawrence Township and Mercer County are becoming more sustainable.
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