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Note for Schools

Staff & Advisors
Cover note
Save the Date: Earth Day Festival during April Vacation Week

We know April feels far away — but now that the school year has started, the months will start speeding by! The 2027 Earth Day Festival in Brunswick falls during April vacation week, on Saturday, April 24, and we want families to know about it before they make vacation plans.

The Festival runs from 10 AM to 2:30 PM at Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School (44 McKeen Street). A highlight is the All Species Parade at 10:30 AM — everyone is welcome to dress as any species or part of the natural world and march together.

We hope art teachers and club advisors will consider working with students to participate in the Festival. The All Species Parade is a natural opportunity to explore how we protect species and build community — through costume design, species research, group projects, or simply showing up together on Festival day.

The 2026 Festival was free thanks to generous sponsors. We are inviting our local business community to support the Festival again, and we hope to share soon what we can offer parade-goers in 2027.

Parade details: earthdayinbrunswick.com/participate/all-species-parade.html

Businesses interested in sponsoring can learn more at earthdayinbrunswick.com/sponsor/.

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Preschool Version

Ages 3–5
Newsletter blurb
Dress Up as Your Favorite Animal and March in the All Species Parade!

Calling all little creatures! Mark your calendars for the 2027 Earth Day Festival in Brunswick on Saturday, April 24 — during April vacation week — and join the All Species Parade.

Kids can dress up as any animal, plant, insect, or creature they love — butterflies, frogs, trees, dinosaurs, you name it! The parade steps off at 10:30 AM with a march around the grounds of Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School (44 McKeen Street).

Last year’s Festival stayed free thanks to generous local businesses. We are inviting sponsors to support 2027 and hope to announce soon what they are offering parade-goers.

The Festival runs from 10 AM to 2:30 PM and is free to attend. There will be food, activities for kids, a scavenger hunt, and much more. Save the date before vacation plans fill up!

More info: earthdayinbrunswick.com

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Elementary School Version

Grades K–5
Newsletter blurb
March in the All Species Parade at Brunswick’s Earth Day Festival!

What creature will you be? The 2027 Earth Day Festival in Brunswick invites every student and family to dress up as their favorite species — animal, insect, plant, or anything from the natural world — and march in the All Species Parade on Saturday, April 24 (during April vacation week)!

The parade kicks off at 10:30 AM with a march around the campus and Stowe Field at Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School (44 McKeen Street). Costumes can be as simple or elaborate as you like — homemade is wonderful!

Last year’s Festival stayed free thanks to generous local businesses. We are inviting sponsors to support 2027 and hope to announce soon what they are offering parade-goers.

The Festival is free and runs from 10 AM to 2:30 PM, rain or shine. Save the date before your family makes vacation plans — and come celebrate Earth with your neighbors.

More info: earthdayinbrunswick.com/participate/all-species-parade.html

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Junior High / Middle School Version

Grades 6–8
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Join the All Species Parade — Celebrate Earth Day in Brunswick!

Brunswick’s Earth Day Festival returns on Saturday, April 24 (April vacation week), and one of the highlights is the All Species Parade — a costume march where you dress as any creature or part of the natural world and parade around the grounds of Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School.

The parade starts at 10:30 AM. Get creative with your costume — go solo, team up with friends, or bring your whole family. Homemade costumes encouraged! Art classes and clubs are especially welcome to turn species research, design, and community into a parade project.

Last year’s Festival stayed free thanks to generous local businesses. We are inviting returning and new sponsors to support 2027 and hope to share soon what they are offering Festival visitors.

The Festival runs from 10 AM to 2:30 PM at 44 McKeen Street and is completely free. Beyond the parade, expect exhibits, activities, food, and more. Volunteers are also needed — a great way to earn community service hours.

More info: earthdayinbrunswick.com/participate/all-species-parade.html

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High School Version

Grades 9–12
Newsletter blurb
Earth Day Festival: All Species Parade, Volunteer Hours & More

Brunswick’s Earth Day Festival takes place Saturday, April 24, from 10 AM to 2:30 PM at Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School (44 McKeen Street) — during April vacation week — and there are several ways to get involved.

The All Species Parade kicks off at 10:30 AM — dress as any species or part of the natural world and march around the school grounds. Go big with a group costume, make a statement about protecting species, or just have fun with it. Art teachers and club advisors: this is a great chance to work with students on costumes, species-themed projects, and showing up as a community.

Last year’s Festival stayed free thanks to generous local businesses. We are inviting returning and new sponsors to support 2027 and hope to announce soon what they are offering parade-goers and Festival visitors.

The Festival also features exhibits, live activities, food, and more. Admission is free. Save the date before vacation plans lock in.

Looking for community service hours? Email earthdaybrunswick@gmail.com if you are interested in helping with the 2027 Festival.

More info: earthdayinbrunswick.com/participate/all-species-parade.html