Earth Day celebrations are back! 

Join us for morning activities that encourage residents to get out and appreciate our abundant natural resources by Enjoying the Great Outdoors. All start at 10 AM. Some you can do on your own. Others will be led. No advance registration is needed. Just show up 15 minutes early at the designated meeting spot. All bike riders in group rides will be required to sign a waiver. If a rider is underage, a parent will need to sign. Helmets are required for bike rides. If you have any questions, contact Michael Delman (774-279-6395).  

1.   Self-Guided Rail Trail Bike Ride: Bike on your own on the Massachusetts Central Rail Trail. You can access the Rail Trail at the Wayland Library or wherever is convenient. Adventuresome riders can continue to the Waltham border and return. Finish your ride at about noon at the western end and join the Earth Day activities at 8 Andrew Avenue in the Town Center. 

2.   Hike: Join a hike through Heard Farm led by Paul Rubinfeld. Meet in the parking lot at the end of Heard Road which is off Pelham Island Road. The trails can be wet and slippery so boots are recommended.

3.   Bird Watching: Join a bird watching walk in Greenways Conservation Area led by Mike Perrin of Sudbury Valley Trustees. Meet in the small parking lot at the end of Green Way. Bring a pair of binoculars.

4.   Group Bike Ride:  Join a group bike ride along the Rail Trail and through the streets of Wayland and surrounding towns. Meet in front of the Middlesex Savings Bank at 1 Andrew Avenue.

5.   E Bike Ride: Join an E Bike ride led by Michael Delman. Bring your electric bike and helmet. Meet in front of the Middlesex Savings Bank at 1 Andrew Avenue.

6.  Mountain Bike Ride: Join a mountain biking ride through conservation areas led by Deb Glidden. Meet in the Rail Trail parking lot near 142 Plain Road at the Weston town line. For intermediate and better mountain bikers. Must have a mountain bike and a helmet.

Afternoon Games, Learn About Sustainable Actions, Meet Vendors Offering Clean Energy & Sustainable Services 
12:30- 3pm Wayland Town Green, at the Town Center between Lillian, Elissa and Andrew Avenue. 
Park at 8 Andrew Avenue, the new Council on Aging/Community Center parking lot 

The fun includes face painting, corn hole toss, and games for youngsters and all!

Come meet our local volunteer clean energy coaches who can help you sort through next steps on heat pumps, home solar, electric cars, composting, eco-gardening with native plants, and learn about larger climate solutions. Kiosks will be hosted by knowledgeable volunteers, our town Sustainability Manager Abigail Shute, and Wayland students (middle and high school).  See steps to take for information and discussion questions on each of these topics. 

· Home solar and community solar 

· Heat pumps, which are terrific at also offering cooling

· Electric cars (EVs) 

· Native plants

· What can one person do?

· What's EnergizeWayland

· Geothermal 

· Water quality and conservation

· Net Zero buildings 

· Climate Justice 

· Offshore wind

The Earth Day Festival is co-sponsored by the Town of Wayland and Energize Wayland. The Town does not endorse any of the vendors or exhibitors participating in the event.

Have a great day!