Environmental Commission Green Fair Shines Through Hazy Weather

RARITAN TWP., N.J. (Hunterdon County) — Residents and environmental enthusiasts brought along their green thumb at this year’s Green Fair, May 4.

Sponsored by the Raritan Township Environmental Commission and Green Team, the Green Fair supplemented the opening day of the Hunterdon Community Farmers Market at Hunterdon Land Trust's Dvoor Farm. And despite the forecasted gloomy weather, the fair proceeded without any interruptions.

Eleven exhibitors showcased their organization and how they help protect the local environment. Among the featured exhibits were an electric vehicle display, community garden, beehive demonstration, and Tank the Turtle.

Township volunteers were also active and encouraged attendees to help plant trees, remove invasive species and provide pollinator garden maintenance.

Below are some of the event’s featured exhibits:

Environmental Commission Chair David Mounter, center, Kathy Moutner, left, and Planning Board Vice Chairwoman Donna Drewes organize materials ahead of the arrival of Green Fair attendees, May 4. (Courtesy photo)

Members of the Open Space Advisory Committee showing visitors a preview of the updated Raritan Township Open Space Preservation map in the Committee’s tent. (Courtesy photo)

Members of the Northwest New Jersey Beekeepers Association helping visitors find the Queen Bee in their live beehive display. (Courtesy photo)

Members of Raritan Headwaters Association educating attendees with macro invertebrates collected in local streams. (Courtesy photo)

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