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WELCOME TO THE 2012 EVANSTON GREEN LIVING FESTIVAL











THE FESTIVAL
 
The Evanston Green Living Festival is an annual event presented by the Evanston Environmental Association (EEA) and the City of Evanston, with financial and in-kind assistance from an outstanding group of Sponsors.  The festival is held to present green products, services and ideas that help attendees lower their carbon footprint.
  
 2012 FESTIVAL DATE 
 
The 2012 Evanston Green Living Festival will be held on Saturday, September 29 from 9am to 3pm.  Check back later for all the details on this year's festival.
 
THANK YOU
 
Thanks go out to everyone - attendees, sponsors, exhibitors, and volunteers - who made the Evanston Green Living Festival a genuine success in 2011.  Hundreds of people came on September 24 to the 2011 festival, talked to exhibitors, attended the keynote presentation, ate great food, bid on green silent auction items, and let their kids participate in the many fun children's activities.
 
2011 VIDEOS AND PHOTOS
 
Here are 2 VIDEOS of the 2011 festival that capture its energy, the breadth of exhibitors, and its numerous attractions:

And click HERE to see a PHOTO ALBUM of the festival.
 
2011 FEATURED ATTRACTIONS
 
The Evanston Green Living Festival offered plenty of fun, green education, and good food in 2011 and featured the following attractions:
  • The Green Market featuring over 80 Green exhibitors from Evanston and nearby communities
  • Alternative Energy Displays - a residential wind turbine, solar panels, the Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency program, and other energy demonstrations
  • Alternative Transportation - A Chevrolet Volt (the 2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year), A PACE RideShare Van & Bus Bike Rack, an all-electric E-Car, Electric & Pedal bikes, I-Go Car Sharing, and the NU Solar Car Team's 5th generation solar car
  • A presentation of Northwestern University's Tiny House project - a showcase of sustainable building practices
  • Green Demonstrations - Home Insulation, Composting, and many green products
  • The CUB Energy Saver program - sign up to create a personal energy plan and win points redeemable at national and local retailers
  • An environmental panel presentation of "The Energy Game - Getting to the Promised Land of Renewable Energy" by local alternative energy experts from 12 Noon to 1pm
  • A Green Silent Auction of items provided by green vendors and organizations
  • Plenty of fun activities to keep the kids entertained including a "Critter" meet-and-greet, interaction with a kids' wind turbine, bracelet-making with solar beads, stories by Mr. Rick, fun learning from Ricky Recycle, a ride on the Energy Bike to discover what it takes to power both incandescent and CFL bulbs, and numerous other fun things to do
  • Free bicycle rickshaw rides to all attendees  
  • Delicious Food and Refreshments offered by the Hummingbird Kitchen
  • Secure Bike Parking
We invite you, your friends, and family to come to the 2012 Evanston Green Living Festival. You'll have a great time and can help us make it the biggest and best festival ever!
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