Chester Earth Day 2025
Happening Sunday, April 27th
Come share some love for Mother Nature at Chester’s Earth Day celebration!
The hub of activity will be Main Street in downtown Chester - which is closed for the event - which means... chalk art will be underway, so unleash your creativity! Have your face painted! Listen to live music and storytelling for kids! Learn about sustainability and meet organizations working for the planet! Get your hands dirty planting pansies!
Chester Earth Day is also being recognized by EarthDay.org, the originators of Earth Day. Look for us on their website and give them a shoutout with these hashtags featured on your Earth Day photos: #OurPowerOurPlanet, #EarthDay2025 and, of course, #ChesterCTEarthDay!
Schedule of Events
Townwide CleanUp
Hosted by the Chester Land Trust. Meet at the 20 Water Street parking lot at 9:00 a.m. This is an off-site event.
Farm Tour & Seed Saving Talk
Hosted by Deep Hollow Farm. 10:00 a.m. start time at 42 Deep Hollow Road. More information here.
Pre-registration requested.
Community Pavilion Unveiling
Special event at 1:00 p.m. Visit North Quarter Park for the unveiling of the new community space built by the Chester Rotary. 154 Main Street.
On Main Street from Noon to 4:00 p.m.
Beaver & Wildlife Solutions Diane Honer will be sharing information.
Bushy Hill Day Camp - pop over and see what Emily Nelson has in store!
Chester Garden Club: pansy planting activity for children.
Henna Designs by Morgan: free face painting!
Treehouse Players: kid activities and storytelling next to Lark at 4 Water Street.
Chester Conservation Commission and Chester Rotary Club: pollinator plant giveaway
Energea: stop by Energea's offices at 52 Main Street for a special open house. You'll meet our team and explore impactful opportunities for investing in clean energy projects.
Honeycone: open extended hours (12:00 to 8:00 p.m.) serving "Planet Earth" ice cream, worms n' dirt sundaes, and bringing back the popular "Stuff Your Stanley" where people bring in their own tumbler and get four scoops for $10.
Little House Brewing Company: will be featuring Twisted Permanent Jewelry Pop-Up, Pika Food Truck (Dominican, Spanish, and American bites) in the Upper Beer Garden from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. or until sold out. From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., there will be live music from Luke Domozick.
Seed & Soil: selling mini, cut flower garden packs that attract pollinators. Demonstrating soil blocking and how to fertilize using chemical-free products.
Simon's Marketplace: will be out front selling Earth-decorated cookies, assorted other treats and sandwiches. Also available, honey from Chester's Sweet Willow Farm and Girl Scouts will be selling cookies.
The Chester Sustainability Team & Tri-Town Sustainability Teams: will be showcasing sustainability efforts. Be on the lookout, too, for a sculpture from Chester Elementary.
The Wayfinder Society: live music comin' at ya from the front porch.