In keeping up with the Opportunity Green conference at UCLA this weekend I was reminded that Sunday, November 15th is America Recycles Day. Begun in 1997, America Recycles Day promotes recycling and the buying of recycled products. To kick off the weekend, Austin is having a Green City Festival on Saturday, November 14th from 10-3 at City Hall.
The Green City Festival has something for everyone. Hear Mayor Lee Leffingwell's welcome at 11:00 then chose your event. From tips on various types of recycling, to cooking locally (hosted by the Sustainable Food Center), composting and bird watching.
Learn how to make a rainbarrel and how to have a green yard. There is a Green Kids Corner, music, and at the end of the day you can participate in a guided bike tour hosted by Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop.
For more information on free locked biking (courtesy of Bicycle Sport Shop), pedicabs, bus routes or free parking go to the website (below).
And don't forget to stop by the Austin Farmers Market at Republic Square Park (4th & Guadalupe) between 8a.m. and noon. http://www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/M6376
For more information on the Green City Festival http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/greencityfest/gcfestival2009.htm
And if you are moving or need to buy/dispose of boxes, don't forget to use EcoBox. http://www.ecobox.com/
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