Hopewell Valley Green Market
April 17th and 18th, 2009 
in Hopewell Borough, NJ

The second Hopewell Valley Green Market opened with a family-friendly evening on April 17, 2009, at the Masonic Hall in Hopewell Borough, NJ. NJ State Beekeeper Bob Hughes was there to share his tales about -- what else -- bees! Honey ice cream, courtesy of the Bent Spoon was available, followed by a screening of Seinfeld's hilarious but poignant Bee Movie. It was a fun night for all who joined us.

The next day (Saturday, April 18, 2009), featured the Green Market that ran from 10 AM-3 PM, four days before Earth Day, and six days before Arbor Day. The event was a celebration of simply Emersonian self-reliance, with an emphasis on living frugally and sustainably through home-made, hand-made items. Famed traditions expert Meg Cox was there to join the Pennington Quilt Works in a How To Quilt exhibit and demonstration. Christine Toto from Around the Table in Pennington demonstrated how to make salad dressing. Internet sensation Leila Darabi from Everydaytrash.com was there to help us rethink waste. There were displays by some of the area’s most highly-regarded artisans and crafters, as well as demonstrations by local merchants of wool spinning, drum carding, pot throwing, and how-to-build-a-birdhouse, how-to-make-bird-seed (both dry and suet), how-to-make-pet-food, how-to-grow-a-biodynamic-garden, how-to-make-soup, how-to-can/preserve, how-to-needlefelt, and how-to-make-an-awesome totebag-with-only-plastic-grocery-bags-and-an-iron-and-possibly-a-sewing-machine. There were alpacas to pet and chickens to hold and fresh eggs to inspect. Sterling Planet was there to sign up residents for clean power.

Terracycle demonstrated their best-selling creations built from recycled drink pouches, yogurt cups, and granola wrappers. Photo Haven was there to take your picture with the Lorax and Horton the Elephant. And it was all free of charge.

For those who came, we hope you enjoyed the day. For everyone, we look forward to seeing you for the Fall Green Market on the grounds of the Pennington School in Pennington Borough, NJ in October.

Tom Adelman
Chairman, Hopewell Valley Green Market

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