Kids & Family
GreenFest 2012: Solar Telescope, Farmers Market, Animals and More
The Howard County GreenFest 2012 will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, at Howard Community College.
Families looking for a chance to learn more about the environment and ways to "go green" are in luck.
This weekend is Howard County's fifth annual GreenFest on Saturday at in Columbia.
Find more than 100 vendors, workshops and demonstrations will be in the Burrill Galleria from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. GreenFest will also feature a "mini" farmers market, a shredding event and outdoor activities for all ages.
"This year's theme is 'Saving the Environment One Yard at a Time' and focuses on the importance of taking steps at your own home to make a big impact," according to a press release for the event.
Howard County Executive Ken Ulman will be there, along with GreenFest organizers from the Office of Environmental Sustainability, the Department of Recreation and Parks, and the Department of Public Works.
Among the attractions for the festival are:
- Nike ReUse-A-Shoe
- Aveda Salon Marielle Cut-A-Thon for a Cause
- Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake
- Goodwill Truck
- Live reptiles and birds
- On-site tree plantings
- Solar Telescopes
- Rain barrel workshops
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