Saturday, June 3, 2023 | 10am-3pm

Living Arts and Science Center
362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.
Lexington, KY 40508

Join us for a day of workshops to learn from experts in sustainability and green living. You can also enjoy access to eco-friendly vendors and information booths, local food vendors, property tours to learn about the sustainable features of The Living Arts and Science Center, viewings at the Planetarium, and more! Stay tuned for our workshop schedule and complete list of vendors!

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WORKSHOPS, VENDORS & MORE!

We are excited to announce our current workshop presenters and vendors for this year’s event!

WORKSHOPS & PRESENTERS

Sequoyah: Inventor of Cherokee Alphabet, & His Kentucky Kin | Terry Foodie, Speaker/Author

This talk includes importance of land, literacy, racial equality and indigenous resurgence through the life of Sequoyah and his Kentucky kin.
terryfoody.net/

Getting Started With Chickens | Travis Robinson, Owner – The Happy Farmer

This class will go through the basics of responsible chicken keeping from coop considerations to equipment necessities with a focus on making chicken keeping easier to ensure a greater chance of success.
www.happyfarmer.co

Making Slotted Cardboard Critters | Meg Boden, Artist/Owner – Ornamental Blessings

In this workshop, we’ll make slotted animals from repurposed materials. A free pattern for the animal you choose will come home with you so you can make more. Children, please bring an adult to help you.

Clearing the Air: How to Build a Simple, Effective, and Affordable Indoor Air Cleaner! | Roberta Burnes, Environmental Education Specialist/Kentucky Division for Air Quality

You’ll learn how the Corsi-Rosenthal Box (CR Box) DIY indoor air cleaner air cleaner is making healthier air possible for millions around the world — and right here in Lexington. We will build a single unit in this session, and will hold a drawing for it at the end of the day!
eec.ky.gov/air

Sown in the Stars: Planting By The Signs | Sarah Hall, Associate Professor/Author

This workshop will be an interactive presentation in which participants will hear brief excerpts from the recently released book to include background on how the project came about, hear audio samples from interviews done for the project, and look at illustrations to gain background information. In addition to visual and audio presentation, participants will have an opportunity to interact with various almanacs and calendars to begin the process of deciphering how to use one and to be able to see differences in formats.
Sown in the Stars

Utilizing Natural Fiber For Sustainability | Kathy Meyer & Shon Wylie, Owners – Kentucky Wool Works

Kentucky Wool Works will demonstrate how to use locally farm raised wool to create home and pet products. Also, Kentucky Wool Works will demonstrate how to find and repurpose fabric with wool to create new and useful products, keeping fabric waste out of landfills.
kentuckywoolworks.com

Escape the Meatrix—Eat Plants, Feel Great, and Save the Planet! | Stuart Waldner, Author

We are much closer to sustainable energy production than sustainable food production yet global food production threatens the stability of the earth system. I will demonstrate the science supporting a shift to a more whole-foods, plant-based lifestyle as an effective way to lower our personal carbon footprint.
stuartwaldner.com

Stop the Plastic Avalanche: Solutions for Your Home and Community | Judith Humble, Chair – Zero Waste Team, Sierra Club

This workshop will provide education and outreach on ways to reduce the volume of single-use plastics in our community and the regions, as well as ways to address other solid waste issues. Judith will also provide examples of sustainable alternative products and information on reasons that make it important to address the plastics crisis.
Sierra Club – Zero Waste Initiative

Death with a Doula | Lauren Hunter-Smith, Death Doula/Owner – Bluegrass Death Doula

Lauren Hunter-Smith shares insights and perspectives about the modern death care industry and the end of life choices we can make for a more personal and environmentally conscious good-bye.
www.bgdeathdoula.com

Gardening WITH and FOR Insects | Mary Spraggs - Farmer / gardener / beekeeper

Learn how to garden alongside insects (and spiders). Many “creepy crawlies” are friends to the gardener, and we can promote their presence in our gardens and around our homes by planting their favorite herbs, perennials, and even trees. I will focus on identifying plants (from small to big) that are attractive to native solitary bees, bumblebees, honey bees, and wasps and support them throughout the year. These could be weeds growing in your yard already or trees you may be interested in adding to your home. We’ll talk about different types of pesticides, “bee safe” alternatives, non-pesticide pest control, and how to use pesticides properly to control pests and protect pollinators.
@goodthymefamilyfarm

Home Energy Efficiency Workshop | Alex Smith, Bluegrass Greensource
Attendees of this workshop will learn basic steps they can take to make their homes more energy efficient. An energy efficient home is a safer, healthier home, one that does not cost as much money to heat or cool.
Every attendee who comes to the workshop will also receive a *FREE* energy efficiency kit that includes: 4 LED light bulbs; 1 caulk gun and 2 tubes of caulk; 1 low-flow shower head; 2 sink aerators; 4 socket and light-switch sealing gaskets; 1 WiFi smart socket; and 1 solar charging power bank.
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Rain Garden & Riparian Buffer Program + Mini Grant Opportunities | Chris Howard & Kara Sayles, Bluegrass Greensource

In this workshop, participants will learn about about rain gardens and riparian buffers, how they improve water quality, how to install them, and what plants are best to use. Fayette County residents that attend this workshop qualify to apply for a mini-grant upon completion. The mini-grants are up to $600 and can be used to install rain gardens or riparian buffers for residents with streams on their property.

HABITAT EARTH at Farish Planetarium!

Don’t forget to visit the Farish Planetarium for two viewings of Habitat Earth! LASC offers over 15,000 square feet of programming space that includes a computer lab, science exhibition hall, a professional kitchen for teaching, an art gallery and Lexington’s only planetarium.

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

This schedule is subject to change as needed. Please revisit in the event any changes have been made. Thank you!

10:00-10:45
  • Home Energy Efficiency Workshop
  • Gardening WITH and FOR Insects
  • Sown in the Stars: Planting by the Signs
11:00-11:45
  • Rain Garden & Riparian Buffer Program + Mini Grant Opportunities
  • Escape the Meatrix – Eat Plants, Feel Great, and Save the Planet!
  • Utilizing Natural Fiber for Sustainability
  • Viewing #1 of HABITAT EARTH – Farish Planetarium
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch and vendors
1:00-1:45
  • Clearing the Air: How to Build a Simple, Effective, and Affordable Indoor Air Cleaner!
  • Sequoyah: Inventor of Cherokee Alphabet & His Kentucky Kin
  • Stop the Plastic Avalanche: Solutions for Your Home and Community
  • Viewing #2 of HABITAT EARTH – Farish Planetarium
2:00-2:45
  • Death with a Doula: A more personal and environmentally conscious good-bye
  • Making Slotted Cardboard Critters
  • Getting Started with Chickens

VENDORS & INFORMATION BOOTHS

80 Acres Farms
Bluegrass Death Doula
Civic Lex
Dog Hair Pottery
Evolve KY
Filaments & Finery
Kentucky Conservation Committee
Kentucky Woolworks
Lucia's World Emporium
Sylvatica Forest Farms
The Happy Farmer
Thistle Design Co.

KIDS ZONE

MADE POSSIBLE BY THE LUCAS PARSONS MEMORIAL FUND

We will have a children’s activity area for the kids! This is a great area for the future “green helpers” to learn more about sustainability, recycling, and the environment around them through crafts and other activities.

NOTE: Staff or volunteers managing the Kids Zone are not meant for general child care or supervision. Parents must be present with their children at the activities area at all times.

PREVIEW: Habitat Earth

EAT & DRINK LOCAL

Food and beverages available for purchase from the following food vendors!

DOODLES BREAKFAST & LUNCH

The Doodles food truck will be at Greenfest all day serving eco-friendly, New Orleans inspired breakfast, lunch, and brunch items.

WILDCAT WHEELS Smoothie Bike

Harness your pedaling energy to mechanically power a blender on the Smoothie Bike for a healthy, nutritious drink!

JAWN COFFEE

Jawn Coffee is a full service pop-up espresso bar serving up Americano, Cortado, Cappuccino, and Lattes as hot or iced drinks.

Greenfest 2023 sponsored by:

Sponsor & Support Greenfest!

We have sponsorship opportunities for any business/organization and any budget! For questions or to learn more, email Pattie Stivender or call 859-266-1572 x 226.