Pittsfield's Green Expo04:07PM / Monday, June 08, 2009
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Mayor James M. Ruberto announced the First Annual Pittsfield Green Expo to be held June 18, 2009; an initiative of City of Pittsfield’s Green Commission, Center for Ecological Technology, Downtown Inc., and the Department of Cultural Development.
The event, sponsored by Harrison Design Associates, will begin at the Berkshire Museum with a panel discussion at 3:00 p.m. focusing on practical ideas that people can do everyday to help lead a greener life – including green-minded local food movement, ways to make your home more efficient, and more fuel-efficient transportation.
Well-known local environmentalist have teamed up to be speakers on the panel, including: Barbara Zheutlin with Berkshire Grown, Chris Swindlehurst a biodiesel specialist, Al Silverstein the Co-Director for the Center for Ecological Technology, and Crispina ffrench of the Alchemy Initiative. This event is free and open to the public. Those attending will also receive a tour of the Berkshire Museum’s new exhibit: Frogs: A Chorus of Colors.
“The Pittsfield Green Expo is a great event to kick off the summer,” said Mayor Ruberto. “With the knowledgeable panel of speakers and the Green vendors from around Berkshire County, all that come to downtown Pittsfield will be able to leave with great tips and easy things they can to, because “It is easy being Green.”
At 5:00 p.m., during Third Thursday, Green vendors will locate on Dunham Mall, located in front of City Hall, to showcase Green Companies.
Anyone interested in having their green-related business showcased at the Green Expo/Third Thursday event is asked to contact the Mayor’s Office at 413-499-9322. |
