Earth Day celebration winding down

Don't forget about the State of the Merrimack address today ... I'm told on the QT that someone from our little writers group will be doing a reading during the presentation. That's at 2 p.m. at the Refuge headquarters.

Also, tomorrow is the Earth Expo at Maudslay State Park. Heck, here's the entire schedule of Earth Day events for tomorrow:

10:15 a.m. Blessing of the EarthPerformed by Sally Cook, ordained minister and healer. Meet on top of the root cellar adjacent to Maudslay State Park’s Arts Center (directions). Contact: Linda Guthrie by email. Organized by the Greater Newburyport Eco Collaborative.

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Maudslay Dirty DuEarthlonRun, bike, and run off-road trails for adults and older kids; participate in a team relay or as an individual. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. adjacent to Maudslay State Park’s Arts Center (directions) or you can register online. There are also obstacle courses for young children. If you don’t want to get sweaty, spectate over food, music, and more! Contacts: Heidi Thompson by email or Andy Hawkes by email. Organized by Heat Training and Lighthouse Events.

11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 1st Annual Earth ExpoOver 25 green artisans, eco-friendly retailers and home improvement services, organic food producers, and nonprofit organizations will have tables displaying and selling their work. Held inside the Maudslay State Park’s Arts Center barn (directions). Contact: Ari Herzog by email. Organized by the Greater Newburyport Eco Collaborative.

12 noon - 2 p.m. EarthFest Organic Food Tasting and Cooking DemonstrationOrganic appetizers and drinks provided by Not Your Average Joe’s and Appledore Cove’s handmade gourmet foods. Meet at Jewett Farms Studio, 58 Merrimac Street, Unit 1, Newburyport. Contact: Elena Bachrack by email or 978-222-3110. Organized by Jewett Farms Studio.

2:30 p.m. Walk at Old Town Hill Reservation. Bring your family and explore one of Newbury’s jewels. Let the new “Puzzle Trail” game challenge your powers of observation and reward you with family fun and wonderful views. Meet at Trustees of Reservation parking lot, off Newman Road. Recommended: hiking footwear, insect protection, binoculars. Puzzle map provided. Contact: David Powell at 978-463-4338. Organized by volunteers from the Trustees of Reservations’ Old Town Hill Stewardship Committee.

And don't forget about the Literary Festival! Loads of stuff going on here this weekend ...