Green Fest event will showcase sustainable products and services

The seventh annual Dallas Green Fest will showcase sustainable products and services to address energy efficiency, water conservation, alternative transportation, waste reduction and watershed protection. The free, family-friendly event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Dallas Farmers Market, 1010 S. Pearl Expressway.

Demonstrations and discussions will cover organic gardening, chicken and bee keeping, recycling and composting and sustainable food systems. Children’s activities and healthy lifestyle demonstrations will also be featured and visitors can learn how to live sustainably and reduce their environmental footprint in a cost efficient way.

This year, Green Dallas is partnering with the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) to hold a food drive at the Dallas Green Fest. Non-perishable items can be dropped off at the NTFB office at the Farmers Market. For a list of most needed items click here.

Representatives from schools and advocacy groups will also answer questions and provide information for attendees interested in living a more eco-minded lifestyle. Parking is available but visitors are encouraged to ride DART or carpool.

For more information visit http://greendallas.net/dallas-green-fest/.