Cantigny Park, in partnership with
SCARCE, will present the fourth annual Cantigny Green Fair on
Saturday, September 22, from 10 am to 4 pm.
As part of the Green Fair, Cantigny and
SCARCE will host a mass recycling event. Allowable items and
materials for drop off include electronics, non-household batteries,
scrap metal, pet needs, flags, bicycles, eyeglasses, keys, ink jet
cartridges and much more. The complete list of approved items is
posted on the Cantigny Park website. Drop-off hours are 9 am to 12
pm.
Green Fair entertainment and education
choices include:
FashionEcoNista Show (11 am) – A
unique green carpet eco-chic fashion show highlighting the latest
trends in organic, sustainable clothing and repurposed vintage looks.
Clothing, accessories and more!
Live music by “In the Green” (sets
at 10 am and 12 pm) – Back by popular demand, this band is a Green
Fair favorite!
“Mother Nature’s Child: Growing
Outdoors in the Media Age” (11 am and 1 pm) – Free movie in the
Cantigny Theater.
The Frog Lady (1 pm) – Naturalist Deb
Krohn’s presentation will show the differences between reptiles and
amphibians plus other fascinating facts!
Radio Disney (2 pm) – A high-energy,
interactive musical performance with a “green” theme, especially
for kids and families,
Cooking demos by Whole Foods (all
day) – Learn a healthy new recipe, get answers to your food
questions and try some delicious samples!
Eco-friendly vendors – more than 100
confirmed so far!
Local and organic Farmers Market
Vermicomposting and composting displays
Solar Electric Vehicle Fueling Station
display
Cantigny beekeeping
Admission to the fair and all event
activities are free. Parking at Cantigny Park is $5 per car.
Recyclables may be dropped off without charge from 9 am to 12 pm.
Further details about the Green Fair
are available at Cantigny.org and s-c-a-r-c-e.org.
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