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Join us for Greenfest Sustainable Living Festival on Sept. 19!

August 10, 2026By

LEXINGTON, KY – Mark your calendars: Greenfest is back for its 10th year, and it’s moving to one of Central Kentucky’s most scenic settings. Join Bluegrass Greensource (BGGS) for our annual Sustainable Living Festival on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 2–7 p.m. at Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary, located at 1305 Germany Rd., Frankfort, KY 40601.

Greenfest is a one-day event offering workshops, guided hikes, eco-friendly vendors, information booths, local food and drinks, live music, and more. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from experts in sustainability and green living while exploring a variety of vendors and organizations offering sustainable products, services, and resources. The festival will also feature an outdoor performance from Kentucky-based artist Jeri Katherine Howell, providing the perfect soundtrack for a day of meaningful community connection.

Visitors will have the unique opportunity to learn more about the conservation efforts and biodiversity at Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary through a variety of guided hikes led by local experts, including a tree identification hike led by the UK Forestry Department and a birdwatching walk hosted by the Audubon Society. Workshop topics will include beekeeping, sourdough, green cleaning, gardening, and more. An official agenda and complete workshop lineup will be announced soon.

“Greenfest creates a space where community members can connect with experts, learn new skills, support local businesses, and see how small actions can have a big impact on their shared environment,” said Amy Sohner, Executive Director of Bluegrass Greensource. “We hope attendees leave inspired, informed, and empowered to make a difference in their own communities.”

Greenfest is a free event and open to the general public. For more information, please visit bggreensource.org/greenfest. Local businesses, artisans, and organizations committed to sustainability are encouraged to apply to be a Greenfest vendor or workshop presenter. Vendor applications are open now at https://forms.gle/ovTM6q98f9obEJRTA.

Since 2001, Bluegrass Greensource has provided environmental education, resources, and outreach that empower Central Kentuckians to create cleaner, healthier, and more enjoyable environments for future generations. Bluegrass Greensource is a 501(c)(3) environmental education non-profit encouraging small changes that create positive environmental and economic impact throughout the region. For more information, visit bggreensource.org.

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Sustainable Living Needs Sustainable Giving

September 15, 2015By 0 comment

toddlers with crayfish 3Small changes lead to big impacts.
At Bluegrass Greensource, we see this in action every day.
Providing support for schools to recycle leads to recycling rates more than doubling in one year. Supporting local businesses in implementing sustainability initiatives leads to reductions in energy usage and the amount of waste produced. Partnering with major events to help them achieve a Zero Waste status leads to significant amounts of materials being diverted from landfills and into recycling and compost streams.
These and other outreach activities lead to a healthier, stronger environment in Central Kentucky. But providing this support comes at a cost to Bluegrass Greensource.
One small change you can make that leads to big impacts is becoming a sustainable giver. By donating a little each month, you can turn $5 into $60, $15 into $180, or $25 into $300. You can provide a steady stream of support for Bluegrass Greensource’s outreach efforts and show your strong commitment to a greener, more sustainable Central Kentucky.
To learn more about how you can support Bluegrass Greensource and what your support will help us achieve, click here.
Bluegrass Greensource is also proud to partner with the Amazon Smile program. Now you can support Bluegrass Greensource every time you shop at Amazon.com. Just click on the link to learn more and get started!

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