By The Ashokan Center • April 15, 2025 • (Events, Nature, Community)
On Sunday, April 13, the Ashokan Center came alive with music, nature, and community spirit for Earth Fest 2025 — and what a wonderful day it was!
Families, friends, and Earth lovers of all ages gathered to celebrate our beautiful planet with live performances, outdoor adventures, hands-on activities, and delicious local food. The energy was bright and joyful all afternoon long.
Photo by Caroline Bailey
🎶 Music and Entertainment
The day kicked off with a lively set by Annie & the Natural Wonder Band, bringing smiles to kids and adults alike. Later, the Kate Prascher Trio filled the forest with soulful Americana tunes. A special highlight was the live Birds of Prey show by Ellen Kalish of Ravensbeard Wildlife Center — audiences were amazed by up-close encounters with owls and hawks! 🦉
Photo by Caroline Bailey
🥾 Outdoor Adventures and Eco Activities
Participants joined guided hikes to Cathedral Gorge and the ancient Wigwam site with naturalists Justin Wexler and our Ashokan educators. Over in the gardens, volunteers got their hands dirty during a community cleanup and planting project led by True Foods Hudson Valley.
Throughout the day, Del Orloske helped guests create pollinator seed balls, inspiring everyone to support local ecosystems. Crafts, pond exploration, and nature games rounded out the fun.
Photo by Caroline Bailey
🛍️ Local Vendors and Community Connections
The festivities also featured delicious eats from Samosa Shack, Hole in the Wall Donuts, and Chef Bill’s famous vegetarian chili. Visitors browsed beautiful handmade pottery, herbal goods, and eco-friendly crafts while connecting with inspiring local organizations like New Yorkers for Clean Power, Kingston Land Trust, Wild Earth, and many more.
A Day to Remember 💚
Earth Fest 2025 was more than just a celebration — it was a powerful reminder of the beauty of our natural world and the importance of caring for it together.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who attended, volunteered, performed, presented, and partnered with us to make the day so meaningful.
Stay tuned for more opportunities to connect, create, and celebrate with us here at the Ashokan Center. Until then — keep honoring and loving this beautiful Earth we all call home!