About Us

The St. Clair County Environmental Education Network was developed in May 2002 and consists of county and local agencies and nonprofit groups committed to environmental education in St. Clair County. Our main function is to produce the annual Earth Fair event.

Our first Earth Fair was held in 2003. That first year was attended by no more than a handful of visitors and eight vendors barely taking up space in one special event barn at Goodells County Park. Today, we are bursting at the seams having grown to over 4,500 visitors and over 60 vendors spread across three buildings. More than just a passing fad, Earth Fair has become a destination. Visit our old website to learn more about our Past Fairs.

Have you noticed the beautiful flower represented in our logo? That is the state endangered painted trillium (Trillium undulatum).  Only seven occurrences in Michigan have been verified since 1980, all of which are located within a 30 square-mile area in St. Clair County. Of the seven populations verified, two are protected in properties owned by the Michigan Nature Association and three others are located in the Port Huron State Game Area. Outside these sanctuaries, the painted trillium is threatened by habitat destruction from rapidly increasing development pressure. By highlighting the flower in our logo we hope to bring attention to and raise awareness for the protection of lands where this delicate flower grows. It is worth noting that all species of Trillium are protected by state law and that picking flowers or leaves often results in the death of the whole plant.

Earth Fair is held every year in conjunction with the St. Clair Conservation District's tree sale. Each spring and fall they sell a variety of high quality seedlings including shrubs, hardwoods, conifers, grasses, ground covers and wildflowers. Pre-ordered trees are picked up during Earth Fair. Visit the Conservation District’s website for an order form.

Earth Fair Committee Members  

For more information about Earth Fair, please contact us at (810) 987-5306 or via email.