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SUMMARY:Marion County Farm\, Home\, and Garden Show!
DESCRIPTION:New Pioneers is set to participate in the Farm\, Home\, and Garden Show on April 11th-12th at the Marion County Event Center and Sportsplex! \nBe sure to stop by our booth from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday\, the 11th\, or from noon to 5:00 pm on Sunday\, the 12th\, to try out our hands-on activities\, learn about upcoming events\, and find ways to get involved. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://newpioneers.org/event/marion-county-farm-home-and-garden-show/
LOCATION:Marion County Event Center and Sportsplex\, 101 Independence Drive\, Lebanon\, KY\, 40033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Education Program
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SUMMARY:How Does Your Native Garden Grow? A Conversation with the Archdiocesan Creation Care Network
DESCRIPTION:Join New Pioneers' Executive Director\, Julia Gerwe-Nicholson\, to learn how you can grow your own native plant garden. Julia is joined by Carolyn Cromer with the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth to share background on the importance of planting native plants and how to get started - right where you are! \nThis discussion is being hosted by the Archdiocese of Louisville Creation Care Committee as part of their Network meeting schedule. All\, regardless of faith background\, are invited to join this conversation. \nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://newpioneers.org/event/how-does-your-native-garden-grow-a-conversation-with-the-archdiocesan-creation-care-network/
LOCATION:KY
CATEGORIES:Environmental Education Program
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SUMMARY:Kindergarten Assembly at Bardstown Primary School
DESCRIPTION:New Pioneers will visit the Kindergarten classes from Bardstown Primary School this April to lead an interactive "Red Light\, Green Light" assembly! \nThis assembly will allow students to celebrate Earth Day with collaborative\, hands-on games and discussions about sustainable and unsustainable habits. Stay tuned to our website to read more about this school visit! \n \n  \nPlease note\, this event is designed for students only and is NOT open to the general public. 
URL:https://newpioneers.org/event/kindergarten-assembly-at-bardstown-primary-school/
LOCATION:KY
CATEGORIES:Environmental Education Program
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SUMMARY:St. Joe Middle Classroom Visit
DESCRIPTION:New Pioneers will conduct a classroom visit with sixth-grade students this April at St. Joseph Middle School to help students celebrate Earth Day in an informational and fun fashion! \nThis visit will focus on the 5 Rs of sustainability: Refuse\, Reduce\, Reuse\, Recycle\, and Rot\, and will offer a variety of group discussions\, hands-on activities\, and more. \n \nPlease note\, this program is designed for students only and is NOT open to the general public. 
URL:https://newpioneers.org/event/st-joe-middle-classroom-visit/
LOCATION:KY
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SUMMARY:1st Grade Assembly at Bardstown Primary School
DESCRIPTION:New Pioneers will visit the first-grade classes from Bardstown Primary School this April to lead an interactive "Red Light\, Green Light" assembly! \nThis assembly will allow students to celebrate Earth Day with collaborative\, hands-on games and discussions about sustainable and unsustainable habits. Stay tuned to our website to read more about this school visit! \n \n  \nPlease note\, this event is designed for students only and is NOT open to the general public. 
URL:https://newpioneers.org/event/1st-grade-assembly-at-bardstown-primary-school/
LOCATION:KY
CATEGORIES:Environmental Education Program
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SUMMARY:Bardstown Elementary School Assemblies
DESCRIPTION:New Pioneers will visit classes from Bardstown Elementary School this April to lead an interactive "Red Light\, Green Light" assembly! \nThis assembly will allow students to celebrate Earth Day with collaborative\, hands-on games and discussions about sustainable and unsustainable habits. Stay tuned to our website to read more about this school visit! \n \n  \nPlease note\, this program is designed for students only and is NOT open to the general public
URL:https://newpioneers.org/event/bardstown-elementary-school-assemblies/
LOCATION:KY
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:New Pioneers will join A Better Nelson County for their Earth Day Celebration on Wednesday\, April 22nd\, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Mayor's Park in downtown Bardstown!  \nThis celebration will feature local environmental organizations\, sustainable student projects\, speeches from local leaders\, and more. \nWe hope to see you there for this special celebration of "Our Power\, Our Planet!"
URL:https://newpioneers.org/event/earth-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Mayors Park\, 304 N Third Street\, Bardstown\, KY\, 40004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Education Program
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SUMMARY:2026 Green Festival!
DESCRIPTION:2026 Green Festival!\nMark your calendars for Saturday\, April 25th\, from 10 am - 3 pm on Cross Main Street in downtown Springfield\, KY\, for New Pioneers' annual Green Festival! This year marks the 17th anniversary of celebrating sustainability and our local community at this one-of-a-kind event. \nWe hope to see you (& your crew) there! \n \nFestival Details\nThe 2026 Green Festival has an exciting lineup this year of NEW and returning festivities\, including: \n\nLocal Food Trucks \nHomemade\, Handcrafted\, and Locally Sourced Goods\n\nHoney\nBeeswax Products\nClean-burning Candles\nLocal Leather Goods\nHandcrafted Jewelry\nWool\n\n\nInteractive Education Opportunities \n\nElectric Vehicle Test Drives with Evolve Kentucky\nPick out a pet rock and learn about the A Cleaner Kentucky Movement\nLearn about beekeeping and local pollinators with the KY Department of Agriculture\nLearn about habitat management from the KY Division of Forestry\nPick out a FREE tree from the Washington County Conservation District\nMeet and learn from 15+ other environmental exhibitors\n\n\nFamily-Friendly Entertainment \n\nKids Play Area\, brought to you by the Woodland Wonders Forest School & Mama Duck's Childcare\nSongs about nature with Mr. Dan from Bernheim Forest (11:00 am - noon)\nView and learn about opossums\, snakes\, birds\, and more with the Enchanted Forest Wildlife Rescue of KY\nMeet and learn about raptors with the Broadbent Wildlife Sanctuary\n\n\nAnd more! \n\nPhoto Contest\nNew Pioneers is excited to bring back the beloved Nature Photo Contest to Green Festival this year! We're now accepting photography and artwork submissions of the natural world from all ages and skill levels. Learn more here. \nSubmissions are due by Wednesday\, April 22nd\, 2026. Winners will be announced at Green Festival on Saturday\, April 25th. \nVolunteers\nAre you interested in supporting Green Festival? We're seeking volunteers before\, during\, and after the event to ensure its success! \n \nExhibitors and Vendors\nWe are excited to once again invite environmental exhibitors\, food vendors\, and entertainment to participate in this festival - with a NEW addition! We are eager to also invite “sustainable vendors” to sell handmade\, home-crafted\, and/or locally sourced goods at our 2026 date. \nLearn more and apply below!
URL:https://newpioneers.org/event/2026-green-festival/
LOCATION:Downtown Springfield
CATEGORIES:Environmental Education Program
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