The Forest Acres Green Festival is sponsored by Keep the Midlands Beautiful, Beth Shalom Synagogue, Bethel United Methodist, Forest Lake Presbyterian, North Trenholm Baptist, St. Michael and All Angels' Episcopal, and Tree of Life Congregation with support from The City of Forest Acres.

Saturday, September 25, 2010

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The festival will take place at three locations along North Trenholm Road:

Forest Lake Presbyterian Church (6500 North Trenholm Road)

  • Habitat for Humanity will construct an EarthCraft certified house in the parking lot, using energy-saving materials and appliances.
  • Vendors who sell environmentally friendly building supplies will exhibit.
  • Environmental organizations will share their expertise about sustainable living.
  • Jewelry and crafts will be available for purchase.
  • Musical groups from local schools will perform.
  • Forest Acres restaurants will be selling food.
  • Coupons to Forest Acres restaurants will be distributed.

North Trenholm Baptist Church (6515 North Trenholm Road)

  • Craft activities for children using materials from nature and recycled materials
  • Fun on inflatables--bungee runs, bounce houses, etc.
  • Kid friendly food available from Forest Acres restaurants
  • Coupons to Forest Acres restaurants will be distributed.

St. Michael and All Angels' Episcopal Church (6408 Bridgewod Rd. at North Trenholm Road)

  • Education for youth (in the outdoor chapel) about recycling
  • Document shredding
  • The following materials will be accepted for recycling:
    • Tires - car and light truck tires or smaller, small tires (e.g. bike or wheel barrow); limit of 8 per family
    • Computers and computer accessories (keyboards, monitors, printers, scanners)
    • Televisions 40” or smaller – no consoles
    • Stereos – no consoles
    • Household electronics including VCRs, DVD players, power tools, radios, fax machines, and small appliances
    • Microwave ovens
    • Telephones (land and cell), pagers and answering machines
    • Scrap metal — stoves, washers, dryers, bicycles, metal door frames, metal chairs, metal shelves, lawn mowers (must be free of gas and oil)
    • Aluminum and steel cans (no paint)
    • Glass beverage containers
    • Plastic bottles #1-7
    • Cardboard and boxboard (e.g. cereal boxes)
    • Personal paper shredding
    • Newspaper and magazines/catalogs (1” thick or less)