A big thank you to all our speakers who participated in our inaugural EDEx Talks! Look forward to next year. See details below:
Join us at the 2022 Earth Day Everyday Festival on April 23rd for a series of informative talks about sustainable best practices and methods on various topics from local and regional organizations and businesses.
These 10-minute talks followed by a Q&A will be every 20 minutes throughout the festival from 11:00AM – 3:00PM at the EDEx Talks area.
Meet the Speakers
Ken Creed from the Pound Ridge Open Space Acquisitions Committee
Join Ken to learn about the recent work our committee has been doing to establish conservation criteria and values for preserving open space here in Pound Ridge.
Time: 11:20AM
Diane Lauricella from Curbside Compost
Diane shares the importance of composting your food scraps and how easy it is to do right at home and in the office. Understand the impact wasted food has on a local, national and global level.
Time: 11:40AM
Bernie Cassidy from the Pound Ridge Garden Club
Bernie offers many simple steps the home gardener can take to lessen unintentional impacts on our natural surroundings yet still maintain a beautiful garden to enjoy and share several impactful practices to consider taking at your home.
Time: 12:00PM
Amanda Bayley from Plan it Wild
Why should you plant native? Amanda shares her go-to natives that are low deer browse and really easy to grow. Enjoy a long summer bloom with unique flowers that are a must for your yard and where to buy them.
Time: 12:20PM
Chris Evers from Animal Embassy (1st Talk at Animal Embassy Table)
Chris is a naturalist that is dedicated to fostering an individual’s appreciation and respect for the natural world and the incredible diversity of life on Earth. We all can benefit tremendously from supporting local wildlife, especially on our own property. Learn how to support “our wild neighbors” and contribute to the health of our shared environment.
Time: 12:40PM
Bob Fischman, Energy Coach from Bedford 2030
Bedford 2030’s Energy Coach, Bob Fischman, will be available to help you find affordable ways to make your home more sustainable and energy-efficient, all while lowering your energy bills. Learn about home energy audits, geothermal and air source heat pumps, solar power, and more. Find out how to sign up for a free personal energy coaching consultation.
Time: 1:00PM
Donna Simons from Pound Ridge Organics
Ever wonder what Cage-Free means? Or do you need a Rooster for your hens to lay eggs? Why do some Veggies taste sweeter in the Winter?
You are invited to this interactive Q & A, where you can chat with local food expert and organic farm owner, Donna Simons, to unravel some of the many mysteries of our food system. Organic snacks and beverages will be shared during the session, compliments of Pound Ridge Organics.
Time: 1:20PM
Chris Evers from Animal Embassy (2nd talk at Animal Embassy Table)
Chris is a naturalist that is dedicated to fostering an individual’s appreciation and respect for the natural world and the incredible diversity of life on Earth. We all can benefit tremendously from supporting local wildlife, especially on our own property. Learn how to support “our wild neighbors” and contribute to the health of our shared environment.
Time: 1:40PM
Daniella Toth from Daniella Toth Designs
Learn about recycling, repurposing, and upcycling old furniture as Daniella guides the beginner through the process, including which chalk paints and finishes to use for all of your projects.
Time: 2:00PM
Alex Re from On Wildlife Podcast
Communication is an important and impactful tool when trying to enact change. Alex will share how the relationships between his experience as an animal conservation podcaster, his career as a teacher, and even Earth Day itself can all be evidence to support this concept.
Time: 2:20PM
Jennifer Coulter from the Pound Ridge Library
Jennifer will discuss how the Library earned its Green Business Certification from The Green Business Partnership, and how it positively affects their business practices and priorities by committing to sustainability.
Time: 2:40PM