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6th Annual Greenfest Philly on Sat 9/10/11!

September is chock-full of green events! Greenfest Philly returns to our lovely city in Headhouse Square (2nd St btwn South & Pine) on Saturday, September 10th, 2011!

Greenfest Philly educates the public on how to be more sustainable in their daily lives (just like us at GPB!) Urban Green Partnership passed the torch to the Clean Air Council to organized the festival.

Highlights of the festival include:

  • Free electronics recycling
  • Test drive a Chevy Volt
  • Green Giveaways
  • Music, DJ’s * dancing
  • Local & organic food vendors
  • Green Innovators Scholarship
  • VIP tent for Clean Air Council members
  • Kids zone with crafts & educational films
  • 80+ exhibitors

Info: Saturday September 10th from 11 AM – 5 PM.

Rain Date:  9/17/11

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Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

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