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Northwest Illinois Green Fair

The 2010 Northwest Illinois Green Fair will be held on September 25th. This year it will be held at the Galena Convention Center in Galena, IL. This year marks the 3rd annual for this increasingly popular event.

Again, this years fair will offer opportunities for people of all age groups and interest levels to participate. Including: Presentations on renewable energy, green building and sustainable living, over 40 exhibitors representing a wide range of environmentally friendly products as well as children’s activities and an appliance, electronics and paint recycling collection.

Prairie Works is proud to be a Green Circle Sponsor of this event.

Cory Ritterbusch will be giving a presentation titled: Why Native Plants?

Information:

Where: Galena Convention Center (west side of Galena on Route 20)

When: Saturday September, 25 between 9:00 - 4:00

Admission: $5.00 (16 and under free)

See the website for more information: http://nwil-greenfair.com/

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