By Brittany Amalfi 

For the fourth year since its revival, Ashland’s Earth Day Celebration will return to the town’s Corner Spot this spring, bringing together farmers, local vendors, and families for an afternoon focused on sustainability and community connection.

The event is scheduled for Sunday, April 26, from noon to 3 p.m., with a rain date of May 3.

The celebration has grown into quite the exciting gathering that promotes the region's agricultural roots and environmentally conscious local businesses. Its modest size doesn’t keep people away from all of the fantastic options. Visitors will experience farm stands, agricultural and horticultural vendors, handcrafted goods, and merchants promoting climate-friendly and sustainable products.

Becca Solomon, Conservation Agent and Tree Warden, says the event is designed to be both educational and welcoming—a place where residents can shop local, learn about environmental stewardship, and reconnect with neighbors.

“We wanted something that felt community-driven,” said Becca. “It’s small, but it brings together a lot of people who care about the environment and local agriculture.”

Planning the celebration is largely a grassroots effort. In past years, most of the organizing has been handled by just two people: Becca herself and Ashland Sustainability Coordinator Sam Riley.

One of the biggest challenges, they say, is securing enough vendors and participants.

“The hardest part is finding vendors,” Becca explained. “Obviously, we want people who can provide services or products that connect to agriculture, sustainability, or the environment. Getting in contact with farmers can be especially tricky because they’re busy this time of year.”

Aside from local merchants and farmers, the celebration will feature live music, fun activities organized by the Girl Scouts, and even a few live goats! Who doesn’t love goats?

Education is also an important part of the day. Becca runs a children’s activity table focused on pollution and litter awareness, helping kids learn about how their everyday choices affect the environment.

“From the planning side of it, seeing all the smiles on people’s faces when they’re enjoying the event is the best part,” Becca said. “People run into friends they haven’t seen in a while, kids are excited to learn, and families spend time together.”

She says watching children engage with environmental topics is especially rewarding.

“I do activities with the kids about what they shouldn’t be littering and about pollution,” she said. “Seeing them enthusiastic about it is great. The younger generation is really getting something out of it.”

Solomon hopes the celebration will continue to grow while keeping its close community feel—one that celebrates both the planet and the people who care for it.