Sustainability Fair

2023 Sustainability Fair taking place this month at Retzer Nature Center on August 26, 2023.

(Waukesha, WI)- The 2023 Sustainability Fair will take place on Saturday, August 26th, from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm at Retzer Nature Center in Waukesha. The Fair is Free to attend and includes interactive exhibits and activities for children and adults that celebrate environmental sustainability and show how it can be approachable, cost effective, and fun!

The theme of this year’s Fair: “Empowered community. Brighter future.”, features a wide variety of exhibits and activities on renewable energy and efficiency, revitalizing our urban forest, community tree planting, zero-waste and the activities of a variety of environmental community groups. A Wild Wisconsin Walk features information and activities on native planting, attracting and keeping pollinators, installing rain gardens, and more. Our activity schedule can be found on our website.

Back at the Fair this year is our Electric Vehicle Showcase where fairgoers can ask EV owners questions about their vehicles. As new exhibits this year, fairgoers can learn about solar energy by talking with residents who have recently installed solar, attend the planetarium show “A Place Like No Other” free of charge, and businesses can attend a “Sustainability in Business” open discussion and networking at 12 PM. With over 60 exhibitors, there is something for everyone at the Sustainability Fair!

The fair will feature a variety of local food vendors and trucks, including Shorty’s Grilled Cheese, Mama D’s, Twisted Plants, and Beergo. The 2023 Sustainability Fair is a Zero-Waste event, thus fairgoers are encouraged to bring their own water bottle, refill stations will be available throughout the area.

A full schedule of activities, exhibitors, and a link to reserve planetarium tickets can be found at https://www.waukeshacountygreenteam.org/sustainability-fair-2023 and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sustainabilityfair2023 .

For more information contact Debra Schneider at info@waukeshacountygreenteam.org .

About the 2023 Sustainability Fair
The 2023 Sustainability Fair is a gathering of organizations and businesses to inform and engage the citizens of Waukesha County about environmental sustainability. The Fair is presented by Waukesha County Green Team, in partnership with Waukesha County Parks and Land Use, Plowshare Fair Trade Marketplace, and Waukesha County Land Conservancy. About the Waukesha County Green Team
The Waukesha County Green Team is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization who promotes environmental sustainability in Waukesha County communities through education, collaboration, and local action. The Waukesha County Green Team has been actively working in Waukesha County since 2009.

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