Quick Facts
Date & Time: Saturday, April 25, 12–4 PM
Location: UW–River Falls University Center (indoors & outdoors)
Cost: Free community event - All ages welcome
Activities: Live music, hands‑on learning, family activities, food sampling, and sustainability demos
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Event Highlights
Live Entertainment
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Green Skills Sampler: Short, 30‑minute sustainability mini‑classes
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Exhibitors: 80+ local organizations, makers, and sustainability partners
Local & Sustainable Food Sampling
Indoor and Outdoor Family‑Friendly Art & Science Activities
Electric Vehicles & Demonstrations
Giveaways Throughout the Event
Before you arrive
Bring batteries for recycling: Feel free to bring your used batteries for recycling to the event—please note that we can accept all types except lead-acid batteries. Battery drop-off locations will be at each of the University Center main entrances - look for the volunteer greeters!
Bring clothing for the swap or mending station: Bring 1-2 gently used (adult-sized) clothing items to donate or trade! The clothing swap will be on the lower level. Offered in partnership with The Closet at Our Neighbor's Place and Wiley's Wardrobe at the River Falls High School!
Bring a well water sample: Free drinking water nitrate screening offered by St. Croix County. This will be on the 1st floor of the University Center.
Bring in ~ 8 oz. of water in a closed container (preferably glass) collected within 24 hours of the event. It is important to run the tap for 10 minutes (on cold at full flow) before collecting the sample. Rather than let that water go down the drain, consider filling buckets to use to water plants!
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Bring old prescriptions to turn in
Bring a reusable water bottle/coffee mug: Help us reduce waste at the event by bringing your own water bottle or coffee mug. There will be one beverage station (water and coffee) on the lower level, one on the 1st floor, and one on the 2nd floor.
Parking is available in UWRF lots
live Entertainment Schedule
Enjoy a live raptor show featuring incredible birds of prey and conservation education. Perfect for kids and adults alike.
Carpenter Nature Center Raptor Show
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12 p.m. | UC Falcon's Nest
Trashion Show
1 p.m. | UC Falcon's Nest
The Trashion Show will highlight the fallout from fast fashion and showcase local talent with creative alternatives. Participants will present outfits made from recycled and repurposed materials, demonstrating innovative and sustainable fashion choices. Three categories will be presented including recycled/upcycled, mended, and thrifted.
15% Off All Items
Green Buffalo Film Screening
The film explores about how the Lower Sioux Indian Community is hoping to revolutionize the tribal housing industry with the use of “hempcrete,” a concrete-like mixture that is sturdy and energy-efficient.
2 p.m. | UC Falcon's Nest
Melissa Niigaaniigaabowikwe Fowler, owner of Creatively Indigenous, is an Anishinaabe birchbark artist. A member of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe and community member of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin, Melissa discusses her experiences in traditional arts, culture, family life, and Wiigwaas, the sacred birch tree.
Creatively Indigenous Art
2:30 p.m. | UC Falcon's Nest
Chris Silver Band
3 p.m. | UC Falcon's Nest
Close out Earth Fest with the sounds of the Chris Silver Band.
Green Skills Sampler
30-Minute mini classes will be offered from 12-3 p.m. on the 3rd floor of the UC.
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Click here for class offerings, schedule, and more details!
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Green Skills Sampler is offered in partnership between Hope for Earth and River Falls Community Education.
Exhibitors
More than 80 exhibitors will join Earth Fest 2026, including local nonprofits, makers, sustainable businesses, environmental groups, and community organizations.
A complete exhibitor list will be added closer to the event date.
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