Press Releases 2008

Eco-Fair

CONTACT: Janet Peterson, Marketing and Public Relations Director

TEL: (856) 825-6800, ext. 108

FAX: (856) 825-2410

E-MAIL: jpeterson@wheatonarts.org

WHEATONARTS ECO-FAIR -
A COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE

MILLVILLE, NJ –WheatonArts’ Eco-Fair: Green Living For Your Home and Garden event on May 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., will be a Community Open House that is free and open to the public. The event is produced in partnership with the Cumberland County Improvement Authority.

A host of exhibitors and presenters will offer visitors resources, products and real solutions about living better, healthier lives with less environmental impact. Composters will be available for a cost of $25.00 (retail value: $99.00) on a first-come, first served basis due to limited quantities.    

Mike McGrath, host of the weekly, nationally syndicated public radio show, “You Bet Your Garden,” will present “Composting Made Easy” at 12 noon in the Event Center. McGrath will also conduct a question and answer session from 2 to 3 p.m. on the outdoor center stage.

The Eco-Fair features spotlight presentations by the American Vegan Society, Al & Sam’s Canoe, Boat & Kayak Rental & Sales, New Jersey Audubon Society/Nature Center of Cape May, Happy Valley Berry Farm, Lawns By Walt, The Nature Conservancy, and Shaklee Products. Additional commercial organizations and businesses include Community Acupuncture, Deppen Wood Products, Downbay Designs, Espoma, George Reed, Nature’s Healing Gifts, Old Shep’s Honey, Old World Organics, QB Energy Heating Solutions, Skye Flooring and WheatonArts Pottery.

Participating non-profit organizations are Atlantic County Utilities Authority, Cumberland County Improvement Authority, Bayshore Discovery, Cape May National Wildlife Refuge, Citizens United, Clean Ocean Action, Family Friends Foundation, Great Egg Harbor Watershed Association, Natural Lands Trust – Peek Preserve, Rutgers University Master Gardeners Program, Slick/Outdoor Club of South Jersey and Tuckerton Seaport.         

Children’s activities schedule: “Earth Science Circus” presented by the Grand Falloons at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on the outdoor center stage; eco-friendly crafts at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.; and the recycling magic of Bill Kerwood at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.             

The event features door prizes and live music by the group, Package Goods Orchestra, from Galloway Township, NJ, from 12 noon to 3:30 p.m. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase.

WheatonArts is home to the Museum of American Glass, the Creative Glass Center of America International Fellowship Program, the Down Jersey Folklife Center, hot glass studio, several traditional craft studios, and museum stores. In addition to daily glass blowing and craft demonstrations, WheatonArts features special exhibitions, programs, workshops, performances and several weekend festivals throughout the year.

For more information about WheatonArts, call 1-800-998-4552 or 856-825-6800, or visit online at www.wheatonarts.org. For more information about the Cumberland County Improvement Authority, call 856-825-3700, or visit online at www.ccia-net.com.

WheatonArts strives to ensure the accessibility of its exhibitions, events and programs to all persons with disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or accommodations should contact WheatonArts at least two weeks in advance. Patrons with hearing and speech disabilities may contact WheatonArts through the New Jersey Relay Service (TRS) 800-852-7899 or by dialing 711.

Funding has been made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation. WheatonArts received funding through a grant from the New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism. Funding provided by a grant from the Cumberland County Improvement Authority. Additional funding provided by the Joseph L. Carley Foundation.

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