Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Headline St. Louis Eco Expo this Week
In preparation for next week’s Earth Day, the Missouri Botanical Garden is sponsoring Eco Expo, a two-day event in the Saint Louis Science Center. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will kick off the events on Tuesday, April 14 with a presentation of “Our Environmental Destiny.” Tickets can be purchased here. The expo itself is free to the public and spans Saturday and Sunday, April 18 & 19. Featured in the Eco Expo will be a model green home and a working green kitchen that will feature organic cooking demonstrations. From the press release:
“The Eco Expo was created to inspire our community to better care for the environment -through education, entertainment and access to businesses who are committed to achieving sustainability. This is a fantastic opportunity for all ages to learn about simple changes that can make great impact.
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This two-day event will provide ideas and inspiration for all aspects of work and home life, from home building and construction to eco-fashion and beauty. Attendees can speak with experts and vendors who offer products and services designed to help us all lead more environmentally responsible lives.
Hear low- to no-cost tips on how you can reduce your energy bills. See demonstrations of the newest gadgets to hit the streets. Learn what makes a product “green.” Enjoy unplugged, home-grown musical artists in the beer garden. Let your children explore the wonders of science in the green experiments lab.
The Eco Expo is free to the public and family-friendly. Bike parking will be available.”
Come by and say hi to me, as I’ll be helping either with the working kitchen or in the home construction area.
