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Friendly Area Neighbors sustainability fair, picnic July 30

Listen to live marimba music from the Chapwititi Marimba Band and watch a special dance performance by Folklórico Colibrí.

from the Friendly Area Neighbors website

All are welcome to Friendly Neighborhood’s sustainability fair and picnic on Sunday, July 30, 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Washington Park, 2025 Washington St.

The family-friendly event features free root beer floats, raffle, games and activities, live music and dance.

Bring your own chairs, blanket, and picnic supper and listen to live marimba music from the Chapwititi Marimba Band. Watch a special dance performance by Folklórico Colibrí. Try Eugene’s E-scooter share.

The sustainability fair offers opportunities to learn and get support in sustainable living opportunities:

Food/Gardens/Environmental Stewardship

  • Organic gardening
  • Learn more about pollinators and native plants

Water

  • Water conservation with gray water and rain catchment

Transportation

  • Eugene’s electric car share, bike and e-scooter share
  • Learn more about electric cars and bikes

Living/Community

  • Home comfort with heat pumps and solar energy
  • Tool share program and community garden share
  • Emergency preparedness

Energy

  • Waste management – reuse, recycling, and composting

For more, contact the Friendly Area Neighbors.

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