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- FREE PAPERLESS FLYER ACCOUNT THROUGH N4MU.COM (PRONOUNCED INFORMU) TO PROMOTE YOUR ORGANIZATION AT ECOFEST. This will allow you to use less paper, making your exhibit even more sustainable! For more information, contact jonathan.spurr@gmail.com .
Exhibit Areas - Click each one to expand
Agriculture/Organics and Food Issues
PURPOSE: Discover the real energy cost associate with our food supply, and learn: how we can reduce pesticide usage; what’s available locally; how to compost: backyard, city or vermin-composting how animals are used around the world to help fight hunger & poverty organics & health cooking with herbs & more! Exhibitors
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Cardboard Car Derby - 2009 Entries
PURPOSE A fun use for recycled products in producing a derby car! Team Building Creativity & Competition Entries:
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Energy
Purpose: Learn more about our energy sources & the cost associated with them Learn about environmentally friendly energy solutions What we’ve learned from Ethanol and other new technologies Exhibitors:
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Entertainment
Musical Entertainment Provided by: Happenstance The Boomers Don't Stop Please Drum Circle (Feel free to join in!) Magic Provided by: David Weatherly
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Green Building and Eco-Friendly Businesses and Homes
PURPOSE: Discover ways to save money and resources Learn about new technology in home/commercial building Talk to the experts to learn how much energy (and water) can be saved with proper planning Learn about FREE energy audits Find the best ways to winterize on a budget Learn easy, do-it-youself projects to save energy, money & increase the value of your home (FREE literature available!) Talk with LEED Certified/Green Star Consultants & Independent Construction Representatives Exhibitors:
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Health/Medical
PURPOSE Exploring the relationship between our health & our environment. Learn about the impact of these connections such as: Transportation & A Healthy Weight Climate Change & The Spread of Disease Natural Remedies & Medications Excess Medication & Waste Water Food Sources & Allergies Learn about proper prescription drug disposal & the UPCOMING prescription drug collection later this month.
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Kite Building and Lessons; Kite Show
Come see the Giant kites & watch the Trick Kites in flight. FREE Kite making kits to the first 200 kids!
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Literacy and Education
Purpose: To introduce environmental books & literature to people of all ages and interests To increase the educational opportunities for students & teachers in our community To encourage the joy of reading Help our youth to make a commitment to care for our environment at the Pledge Tree fEATURES: Faulkner County Library will be giving away hundreds of FREE books as door prizes. Museum of Discovery: Race to Planet X with 10 Interactive exhibits will be on-site all day! Come out, learn & have fun! University of Central Arkansas & Hendrix College representatives will be available to discuss career opportunities.
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Natural Resources
PURPOSE: Discover ways that we interact with our environment...(sometimes without even knowing it) Learn about the watershed you are in and what you can do to preserve the quality of water Learn the do's and don'ts FEATURES: No-Trace Campsites: Learn how to enjoy your camping trip without negatively affecting your favorite spot! Water Works Experiments Heifer International Animals Forestry Issues/PLT (Project Learning Tree) Wildlife Identification & Habitat Issues Game & Fish Aquarium on-site Jewel T. Moore: Find out more about Conway's own Nature Preserve at UCA! Interactive Cave from Nature Conservancy: Learn about cave ecosystems Coral Reef Exploration
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Alternative Fuel
Purpose: Exploring all available alternative power options. Various sources of biodiesel will be investigated. Wind power demonstration & exhibit on-site Conway EcoFest 2010 will be mostly solar powered, provided by Stellar Sun in conjunction with Conway Corporation. Featuring, the first totally green food vendor: Green Cart Deli! participants:
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Recycling
PURPOSE: Learn About: Energy savings associated with recycling The difference between the 3Rs, and the 3 Arrows on the recycling symbol and how local citizens & businesses impact our community by following these principles What is recyclable and where you can recycle within our county The many new items that can be recycled, AND the things that should NOT be mixed in with recyclables (specifications for Glass included) How to order your FREE blue recycling cart (if you live in Conway) Experience the Recycling Maze, craft your own toy from recycled materials and participate in science experiments! Participants/Exhibitors:
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Technology Area
features: Best Buy will provide computers to use for Environmental Energy Games; determining your environmental footprints, and other appropriate environmental fact finding purposes. Special Thanks to: Conway Corporation for providing Wireless Internet Service at Laurel Park for the Conway EcoFest Best Buy for providing tech equipment and support for the Conway EcoFest
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Transportation
PURPOSE: Explore the many advances made by our community (green space, trails and parks) Connect with advocacy groups Look at the safety issues of our children and how it connects to health issues Look at short-termand long-term possibilities in our area and around the state. Learn about the bike trails available to us, modes of transportation within our community & future plans Learn more about passenger rail ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: The BIKE RODEO, 1-4 p.m.: Sponsored by CAB (Conway Advocates for Bicycles) with assistance from Safe Routes to School. Come receive tips on bike safety, maintenance & more! Children ages 5-11, when...
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GENERAL
The exhibit areas will be set up along the walking trail, so as you walk the trail, you will encounter areas that have many overlapping issues. For example, the section on Green Building will connect with Energy. In fact, since ALL sections, and most all in life, are connected to energy, this connection will be shared at each section. The Natural Resource section will be located very close to the landfill, waste, recycling and litter sections. The Marketplace, for vendors will be located outside the ECOlibrium for you to learn more about what is available to them right here in Faulkner County, and enjoy some food and entertainment.
- KITES: A Kite Show with some kites as large as 35’ and inflatable (I will confirm name shortly)
- Kite Building activities
- Game and Fish Aquarium
- A butterfly Release to help people realize that balloon releases can kill wildlife
- Program tent will host a variety of programs – schedule will be posted on the website
- Entertainment will feature the music of the Boomers
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