GreenFest

Trees Lexington! is a non-profit that works directly with community members and volunteers through tree plantings on public and private property, educational workshops, and seasonal tree giveaways. Guided by a group of dedicated tree advocates and top-notch arborists, the organization implements community-driven projects to forward our vision for a vibrant tree canopy for all of Lexington, now and in the future.

So Yum Candle Company is a 100% hand-poured, soy wax candle company located in Berea, KY. We use fragrance oils in our candles that are free from carcinogens an phthalates. We pour our fragrant wax into a variety of vessels from the standard jars to wooden bowls as well as molds for wax warmers.

Seedleaf is a community gardening organization that provides horticultural training and supports the practice of gardening and small scale farming in urban space.

Fancy Hippie Handmade makes and sells a variety of body and self care products made from organic sustainable ingredients. They also make jewelry out of recycled and biodegradable materials.

Wild Birds Unlimited is the original and largest franchise system of backyard bird feeding and nature specialty stores with more than 300 locations throughout the United States and Canada. WBU specializes in bringing people and nature together.

Filaments & Finery creates handmade jewelry from vintage and secondhand components.

Good Foods Co-op is a cooperatively-owned grocery store and cafe specializing in local, organic and sustainable foods and wellness products

Fayette Alliance is a non-profit of citizens dedicated to achieving equitable, sustainable growth in Lexington-Fayette County through land-use advocacy, education, and research.

Evolve KY is a group of electric vehicle owners and enthusiasts with the desire to move our current boring state of driving forward – and fast. Their focus is on Electric Vehicle and EV Charger Advocacy.

EARTHeim specializes in using native plants, eliminating invasive plants, and NOT using chemicals or gas powered tools. Practicing what they preach about proper care of plants, mulching properly, preserving soil structure and increasing biodiversity in the landscape.

The Suds Barn & Boutique makes homemade products, soap, shampoo bars, recycled candles, and more.

Ironweed Native Plant Nursery provides native plants for birds & pollinators such as wildflowers, grasses, vines, shrubs, trees.

Elements of Self creates recycled/upcycled art creatures, baskets, and dragon crystal holders. Created out of different types of plastic and packing materials. I also use magazines and newspapers for the paper mache and eco friendly polyurethane

80 Acres Farms uses super-efficient vertical farming techniques, growing as much food as eighty acres of traditional farmland, give or take a few pounds. Their new farms can produce much more, but their name guarantees they’ll never lose touch with their roots.

Taproot Nursery, a part of Oakland Farm Trees (a Kentucky native tree nursery in Bourbon County), grows medicinal and culinary plants – ranging from annual, perennial, flowering, pollinator-loving, and more.

FoodChain is a nonprofit who forges links between community and fresh food through education and demonstration of sustainable food systems. We have an indoor aquaponics farm as well as a teaching and processing kitchen and provide tours of our facilities every Saturday from 1-2pm.

Kentucky Conservation Committee a grassroots nonprofit that educates on sustainable/environmental policies.

Pink Energy is a residential home solar company, previously Power Home, whose mission is to help customers reduce their dependence on the utility grid by allowing them to invest in a solar-powered future.

Lucky Clover Farm is in their 14th year growing in Madison County, KY. Heirloom tomato plants & seeds, jams, jellies, artisan baked goods, black walnut harvest, and dried heirloom tomato production is their focus this year.

Terry Foody, RN, MSN, Public Health Nurse and Kentucky Humanities Speaker, was Project Coordinator for a LFUCG Stormwater Quality Grant, and is the Author of The Pie Seller, the Drunk and The Lady: Heroes of the 1833 Cholera Epidemic in Lexington, Kentucky.

Doris Settles is a nationally recognized speaker, author, and trainer on school safety and digital culture. We need more gardeners in this world, so Doris wrote a children’s book, Leira Clara’s Flowers, about a little girl who learns to love gardening from her grandmother and to share that love with her neighbors, even the local curmudgeon. Ms. Settles will be reading her book, playing her ukulele, and helping kids plant zinnia seeds to take home.

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources’ mission is to conserve, protect and enhance Kentucky’s fish and wildlife resources and provide outstanding opportunities for hunting, fishing, trapping, boating, shooting sports, wildlife viewing, and related activities.

Nature Reliance School – Craig Caudill We do all we can to help people get outdoors. If we can’t do that, we take the outdoors to them.

Lucia’s World Emporium is a Fair Trade store and the majority of our items are made from upcycled materials or help with sustainable living such as cloth napkins and felt dryer balls.

Kentucky Heartwood works to protect the environment and spend the majority of their time trying to prevent logging of the Daniel Boone National Forest.