Arlington will
spread the word on “Going Green” at Ecofest Arlington, a free, family-fun event
packed full of information, activities and demonstrations that promote
environmental awareness.
This is the
fourth consecutive year of the event. Ecofest Arlington takes place on
Saturday, September 22 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Founders Plaza, 100 W Abram
St., in downtown Arlington.
“We are very excited
for another opportunity to show our citizens how important it is to live a
sustainable lifestyle,” said Heather Dowell, Arlington Parks and Recreation
Urban Forestry Land Manager. “Every year this event gets bigger and better and
we know it is making a difference in our community.”
For 2012, Ecofest
Arlington has partnered with Republic Services to provide a wide range of
activities starting at 10 a.m.. More than 40 vendors will participate,
spotlighting their green products and services. Classes and
demonstrations on environmental awareness will
take place throughout the day. Children’s activities will be part of the event
as well with games, crafts and educational presentations. Food and refreshments
will also be available for purchase during the event.
Live entertainment is on the Ecofest Arlington schedule with local bands
performing at the Levitt Pavilion. Cas Haley performs at 6:30 p.m. followed by
headliner Josh Weathers & the True Endeavors as they take the stage at 8
p.m. The pavilion offers open lawn seating (chairs and blankets are welcome).
In keeping with the
message of Ecofest Arlington, event planners are aiming for a zero-waste event.
There will be recycling stations set up and vendors are required to use only
materials that fit the recycling and composting guidelines.
Along with title
sponsor, Republic Services, Ecofest Arlington has joined with many other
valuable partners in the community to bring this year’s event to its citizens,
including the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation, University of Texas at Arlington,
Friends of the Levitt Pavilion, Texas Power, Rental Stop, Fast Signs, Arlington
Parks and Recreation and numerous city departments.
For more information
about Ecofest Arlington including a complete list of classes, entertainment and
vendors visit EcofestArlington.com or call 817-459-5474.
(Photos by Roger Behgan)
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