People check out booths during the Earth Day Fair at Cathedral of the Pines, April 25. Credit: Ryann Brooks / Ledger-Transcript
John Trainor of Massachusetts sings and plays the harmonica during the Earth Day Fair at Cathedral of the Pines Saturday, April 25. Credit: Ryann Brooks / Ledger-Transcript
Morgan Dube, hosts a Department of Agriculture booth on the invasive spotted lanternfly, with activities for children.
Morgan Dube, hosts a Department of Agriculture booth on the invasive spotted lanternfly, with activities for children. Credit: ASHLEY SAARI / Ledger-Transcript
FPU student Connor Doolittle gives a presentation at the Earth Fair.
FPU student Connor Doolittle gives a presentation at the Earth Fair. Credit: ASHLEY SAARI / Ledger-Transcript
Mike Lewis, director of veterans and agriculture at the National Center for Appropriate Technology, shows a model of a sustainable farm.
Mike Lewis, director of veterans and agriculture at the National Center for Appropriate Technology, shows a model of a sustainable farm. Credit: ASHLEY SAARI / Ledger-Transcript
Vampire Bird plays at the Earth Fair.
Vampire Bird plays at the Earth Fair. Credit: ASHLEY SAARI / Ledger-Trasncript
Animal skulls and traces are part of a booth educating people on animal habitats.
Animal skulls and traces are part of a booth educating people on animal habitats. Credit: ASHLEY SAARI / Ledger-Transcript

Cathedral of the Pines hosted its annual Earth Day celebration April 26, bringing community members together for a day of environmental education and outdoor activities.

The free event featured guided hikes, live music, guest speakers and demonstrations on topics including sustainable farming and water safety. Attendees also visited vendor exhibits, including electric vehicle displays and traditional skills demonstrations.

The event concluded with a reception at the Hill House.

Ryann Brooks is the Ledger-Transcript editor. She was the 2023 Kansas Press Association Journalist of the Year. You can contact her at rbrooks@ledgertranscript.com.