Eco-Extravaganza on 10/10/10
Many green companies will be participating in a “U Gotta Go Green” Eco-Extravaganza on Sunday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mercato in Naples on the corner of Vanderbilt Beach Rd and US 41. Many eco-centric activities will be available including, local artisan Eco-Art exhibits, bird house building and rain barrel making workshops, a creative clothesline contest, alternative energy exhibits and demos, a bicycle obstacle course, and live entertainment by various musicians including a rhythm performance by “Gardeners Gone Wild”!
In addition, the event will be a venue for people to express their concerns about environmental issues. There will be Gulf Oil Spill action groups and an “Eco-Speakers Corner” soap box. Attendees will enjoy discounts on eco-friendly products, as well as many opportunities to explore healthier options for eating with a farm tour and gardening course or a Raw Food tasting and demo. This is a family friendly event, with entertainment and “Recycled Art” activities for kids.
At the “U Gotta Go Green” event, Lee County Solar Company, Fafco Solar will be be showcasing their “Solar2Go” capability. This is a new mobile generator that can provide solar electricity remotely. Solar2Go will provide all of the event’s power needs, while also bringing to light the benefits of using Solar Power!