County library’s Sustainable Living Faire is Feb. 22
Hans Kness from Rural Action teaches a participant about mushroom log inoculation at the 2024 Sustainable Living Faire.
The Tuscarawas County Public Library System will hold its second annual Sustainable Living Faire Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Tuscarawas County Main Library, 121 Fair Ave. NW, New Philadelphia. Guests can expect to meet local vendors and organizations as they explore homesteading, traditional skills and renewable resources.
“In addition to demonstrations and informational tables, guests can visit one of the many breakout classes to gain a new skill,” Director Michelle McMorrow Ramsell said. “As a library we are thrilled to encourage adults and families to learn traditional and sustainable living skills, to collaborate with one another, and to explore new ideas.”
The county library has partnered with local businesses, area organizations and community members who embrace all levels of sustainable living to create this free afternoon event.
Ramsell said the Saturday event will focus on demonstrations and hands-on activities from places including Rural Action, Angel Family Farms, Healer’s Mark, Terra Depot, Brigadoon Homestead and more.
“There will be something to inspire everyone, regardless of your interest or your age,” public relations associate Megan Kovalaske-Grimm said. “There is a nice combination of demonstrations and informational tables, from tea blending and solar basics to backyard poultry and forest farming.”
Learn how gardening will help you avoid ultra-processed food from Dr. Randi Pokladnik. Foxfield Preserve will discuss the basics of green/natural burial. Hand Hewn Farms will demonstrate how to cure meat at home for preservation and flavor.
Certified master herbalist Julia Brown, owner of A Simpler Thyme, will discuss simple herbal medicines. Wyscarver Farms Apiary will be available to discuss backyard beekeeping. Working Gardens will showcase how to germinate and grow pawpaws, and the Pindrop Shop will demonstrate spinning yarn from fiber.
“These are just a few of the exhibits that are sure to inspire innovation and challenge us to learn something new,” support services manager Cara Randall said. “Throughout the faire attendees can partake in over 25 classes or demonstrations with local vendors and organizations.”
Randall said the faire will be held throughout the library, all under cover, and take place rain or shine. Door prizes will be available. No registration is required.
Call 330-364-4474 or visit www.tusclibrary.org.