Aurora GreenFest returns Sept. 22

Submitted by Aurora Green Fest

Come to the 2018 Aurora GreenFest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at Prisco Community Center and McCullough Park, 150 W. Illinois Ave. in Aurora.

The Aurora GreenFest is a celebration of sustainability, including ways to protect the environment and make our lives better. This is a free event for the whole family.

There are three new events this year:

• Upcycling Old Windows into Art: Window Works is hosting on-site demonstrations of painting on old windows to bring awareness to upcycling as well as local artists. The decorated windows will be sold at the fest after judging takes place at 3:30 p.m. Artists, contact us early to reserve your space and opportunity to paint. Demonstrations begin at 10 a.m. and continue to 3 p.m. Call Sue Klein at (630) 464-3863 for more information.

• Illinois Solar Tour: The GreenFest will once again be host to the Illinois Solar Energy Association's Solar House. The dollhouse-sized house is decked out with photovoltaic solar panels that produce real electricity. Tour participants will gain valuable insight on the costs, processes, and economic and environmental benefits of going solar.

• Goat Yoga: One of the newest ways to connect with nature is with goat yoga. OsweGoat Yoga will be at the GreenFest from noon to 2 p.m. with sessions every 15 minutes. Come early to sign up and to pet the goats.

There also will be solar companies and local nonprofits, as well as another new addition, a Green Car Show with owners talking about why they love their environmentally-friendly cars. Kids will teach kids about ways to save the planet. The community trade show will have more than 100 exhibits.

Visit auroragreenfest.com or on Facebook.