Politics & Government
Farmington Hills EcoFest Combines Environmental Education, Fun Activities
The June 16 event features an urban nature hike, reptile show, electric vehicle displays, rain barrel sale and more at city hall.
Families will find "eco-friendly" activities and information at June 16, during EcoFest 2012.
Open from 12 to 3 p.m. at the City Hall campus, the event will feature family fun including an urban nature hike, a reptile show, and craft projects, plus displays and information on environmental awareness, sustainability, and energy efficiency.
EcoFest 2012 will showcase technologies such as solar panels, geothermal heating, and LED lighting, which can all be used by residents to save money and energy. Self-guided tours of City Hall will show how these innovative technologies were used in the building renovation, which was completed in the fall of 2010.
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Highlights of EcoFest 2012 will include:
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Free white pine seedlings for the first 250 participants courtesy of DTE
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Plug-in Electric Vehicles from Ford, GM, Mercedes, Mitsubishi, Toyota, and Fisker of Detroit
DTE interactive residential lighting display
Native plant sale from Friends of the Rouge
Rain garden and composting tips from SOCWA
Recycled craft projects from Peace, Love & Planet and the Recycling Authority
Information on Consumers Energy and DTE Energy rebate programs
Home Energy Audits by
In addition, EcoFest will include an on-site Rain Barrel sale sponsored by the Alliance of Rouge Communities (ARC). Rain barrels with a 60-gallon capacity will be available for $65 ($99 retail value). To pre-order online for pickup at EcoFest, go to allianceofrougecommunities.com and enter the promo code “community.” Pre-orders must be picked up between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. on June 16.
Refreshments will be available for a fee. For more information about EcoFest 2012, visit fhgov.com or call 248-871-2507.
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