We Green Westport Award 

The Green Earth Fair kicked off with the presentation of the We Green Westport Award by the Westport Green Energy Task Force, which recognized individuals and businesses who have worked to inspire others to reduce their carbon footprint and help the environment.  The 2009 honorees were residents Staples student A.J. Kiefer, resident Rebecca Howe, and the Westport Green Village Initiative, represented by Dan Levinson, Liz Milwe, Sherry Jagersen and Monique Bosch. The honorees were introduced by Kim Lake, chairman of the Westport Green Energy Task Force, and presented by Westport First Selectman Gordon Joseloff.  State Representative Toni Boucher also read a state proclamation honoring the Westport Green Village Initiative.

Vendors & Exhibitors

Hybrid & Alternative Energy Vehicles

On display were a GM Chevy Equinox equipped with a prototype hydrogen fuel cell, a Toyota Prius, a Chevrolet Malibu hybrid from Maritime Motors, a VW bug and a multi-passenger van running on used cooking oil, and a three-wheeled vehicle.

Water Resources Tent
sponsored by Norm Bloom & Son

A marine touch tank was featured in this area, with a display of sea stars, sea urchins, crabs and a lobster, along with information about the harvesting of oysters and clams in Long Island Sound. 

Organic Lawn Care Workshops

Michael Nadeau from Plantscapes Organics in Fairfield gave two workshops with advice on how to have a beautiful lawn using organic products instead of dangerous chemicals that cause pollution and health risks.  Green Earth Fair visitors were also invited to take the GreenScapes Challenge to create environmentally-responsible lawn and gardens.

Mad Science Fire & Ice Show

Talons, A Bird of Prey Experience

Federal Duck Stamp Exhibit

Winners and entries in the 2008 Federal Duck Stamp contest were on display.

Crafts & Activities

Deirdre and Sean Murtha entertained visitors with Celtic folk songs and sea shanties.  Rugamarole brought thrown away items that were decorated with old clothes and yarn for art projects.  Projects included a hammock created from plastic soda rings, a shopping cart and a chair.  The Smilow Family Eco-lab hosted sea animals from Mystic Aquarium, an Enviroscape to show how pollution enters local streams, and water-themed crafts.  Visitors also enjoyed trying interactive exhibits in Natureplace, looking at the many resident animals in the Animal Hall and the outdoor CT Birds of Prey exhibit area, and creating crafts and playing on the Nursery School playground.