Simsbury Sustainability Fair Returns This Weekend With Family Activities, 34 Vendors

SIMSBURY, CT — The Simsbury Sustainability Fair will return Saturday, May 2, to the Simsbury Public Library, offering environmental resources for adults and hands-on activities for children, organizers said.

The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 725 Hopmeadow St. library and will feature 34 vendors and organizations.

It is sponsored by the Simsbury Sustainability Committee and the Simsbury Public Library, with co-sponsorship from the Avon Clean Energy Commission and the Bloomfield Conservation, Energy, and Environment Committee.

Programming will focus on conservation and outdoor recreation, including information about the Lower Farmington River and Salmon Brook, as well as local forests, open spaces, and trails.

Participating groups include the Simsbury Land Trust, Sierra Club, Trees for Bloomfield, Pollinator Pathway, and the Farmington Valley Trails Council.

Attendees can also purchase plants and learn about home gardening from Holcomb Farm, Thrive Farm and Levo International. The Bionutrient Food Association will provide free seeds.

Family-oriented activities include a nature walk hosted by the Simsbury Land Trust at 10:30 a.m., opportunities to see animals from Auerfarm, and hands-on projects such as book upcycling and seed planting led by local groups.

Children can also participate in a sustainability calendar program to earn prizes.

Author Kim Haidinger will present climate-themed books.

Vendors will also offer information on energy efficiency and sustainability, including insulation and heat pumps from New England Smart Energy, window solutions from Innerglass, solar and storage from Earthlight Solar, sustainable architecture from Wolfworks, and recycling and reuse services from Blue Earth, ReThink Disposable, and Clynk.

Organizers said the event is intended to connect residents with practical tools and local resources to support sustainability efforts across the Farmington Valley.