Central Illinois Green Expo
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Friday, September 10, 2010 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
(Rain or Shine)
Free Admission and Parking
Illinois Central College - East Peoria Campus
Friday, September 10, 2010
| 10:00 AM | Expo Opens / Exhibit Tent Opens |
| 10:00 AM to 3:45 PM | Presentations and Workshops (See Presentations Page for topics and times) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM | “A Sustainable Cup of Joe: A Discussion of Coffee’s Social and Environmental Legacy“ (brought to you by Eli’s Coffee and the Heart of Illinois Sierra Club) - Come purchase a cup of sustainable coffee |
| 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM | Visit the “Getting to Know Local Food” Tent - Come learn about and purchase a local food lunch or locally-grown popcorn |
| 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM | “Sustainable Seafood” Cooking Demonstration by Chef Josh Adams of June Restaurant |
| 1:00 PM to 2:15 PM | “Growing Up Green” Kid’s Activities |
| 2:30 PM to 3:45 PM | Musical Performance by Peter Adriel |
| 5:00 PM | Exhibit Tent Closes / Expo Closes |
Saturday, September 11, 2010
| 9:00 AM | Expo Opens / Exhibit Tent Opens |
| 10:00 AM to 3:45 PM | Presentations and Workshops (See Presentations Page for times) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM | “A Sustainable Cup of Joe: A Discussion of Coffee’s Social and Environmental Legacy“ (brought to you by Eli’s Coffee and the Heart of Illinois Sierra Club) - Come purchase a cup of sustainable coffee |
| 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM | Visit the “Getting to Know Local Food” Tent - Come learn about and purchase a local food lunch or locally-grown popcorn |
| 11:30 AM to 12:45 PM | “Growing Up Green” Kid’s Activities |
| 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM | “Building a Green Community” - Come meet Local Community and Environmental Groups |
| 2:30 PM to 3:45 PM | Musical Performance by the Bonnie – Douglas Duo |
| 5:00 PM | Exhibit Tent Closes / Expo Closes |
Be sure to stop by and enjoy Landscape & Garden Day’s "Gardening Goes Green" events also being held on Saturday, Sept. 11, at the ICC East Peoria Campus. For more information click here.
Come celebrate ideas and technologies that green our communities—for the benefit of people, the environment and business.
This 2-day event brings together individuals, families, professionals, and business and community leaders to explore critical issues that impact the sustainability of our region. Organizations and businesses will showcase programs and products that can build a thriving green economy. Make a connection, learn a skill, share an idea, and be empowered to create positive change.
Join us at central Illinois’ premier sustainability event, where you will learn about what it really means to be green. Enjoy the exhibition tent, presentations by leaders and educators; great how-to workshops; fun activities for kids; local food and live music.
See the most recent developments in energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable living and learn how to leverage these developments to build sustainable communities.
The Central Illinois Green Expo is produced through the partnership of the following non-profit organizations - Illinois Central College, Peoria County 4-H & Extension Foundation, Lakeview Museum, Tri-County Construction Labor-Management Council, and the Sun Foundation – and is made possible by the support of our sponsors.
For more information about this event, please contact Anthony Corso at 309.694.8444 or
e-mail info@cigreenexpo.org.
