WESTBOROUGH – Want to know more about heat pumps and solar panels? How about more information on planting a tree, or a chance to have a tree planted by the Department of Public Works anywhere in town?
Interested in taking part in a recycling relay, or checking out student-created art focused on the environment?
Then come to the third annual Westborough Environmental Action Fair, “WEAF 2024,” on Saturday, March 16, at Westborough High School from 1 to 4 p.m.
The event is sponsored by the Rotary Club and Sustainable Westborough.
“The goal is to convince people they can do something in their personal lives [to save the environment],” said Peter Dunbeck, the chair of Sustainable Westborough.
The fair will have a lineup of more than 40 exhibitors, including vendors offering solar, heat pump and Mass Save assessments, as well as local and regional environmental advocacy groups.
Several town departments will be on hand as well. Tree Warden Kyle Grendell will offer best practices for planting trees, while Town Planner Jenny Gingras will talk about green zoning.
The town will also offer information about its new policies with Waste Management regarding disposal of trash and recycling.
The Rotary Club will raffle off a tree; the winner may have it planted anywhere in town for free courtesy of the DPW.
There will be about two dozen student, community organizations and art projects exhibiting information on various environmental issues and solutions.
This will include videos recorded by students at Gibbons Middle School, along with an “Art for Earth” student poster contest that has more than 30 participants.
Speaking of posters, members of the high school’s Art Club created a publicity poster that will be given a prominent place at the fair. Some of the club members will act as judges in the poster contest.
In addition, there will be quizzes, games, art contests and other activities.
You can also satisfy your sweet tooth with snacks from Yummy Mummy and the BORO Sugar Shack.
The registration forms for volunteers and exhibitors are available at: https://www.westboroughma.gov/1145/Volunteer-Registration.
