hout bay green faire this saturday!

Submitted by turbosprout on Thu, 2011-10-27 08:46

Hout Bay Green Faire - Sat 29 Oct 10amHout Bay Green Faire - Sat 29 Oct 10am

One of our favourite events on the green calendar. The Hout Bay Green Faire 2011 has something for everyone. You'll be able to find information and products for greening your lifestyle and lowering your ecological footprint, gifts and entertainment for the kids and yummy local and organic food, plus a whole lot more. An authentic green exhibition in the open air! (remember sunscreen, depending on weather).

There is a REALLY COOL line up of talks on the day, view the Hout Bay Green Faire Programme here.

Some highlights include:
Sue Visser showing you how to make and use probiotics for garden and human health.

Andy Le May on sustainability as the new norm the "realisation that what each of us does is essential in forging the world we want our kids to live in.”

Anthea Torr providing insight into living in peace and harmony to heal ourselves and the planet.

Rod Tritton uncovering some mind-expanding mysteries in his new book Exploring Mystery, Changing History, Taking Responsibility

Tony Budden on the process of building his hemp house and updates on the opportunities for hemp that are beginning to appear in SA.

Martina Gluckman on residential eco consulting and auditing, including case studies and benefits.

Caron Von Zeil on Reclaiming Camissa, strengthening community and developing an empowered citizenry.

And of course there will be plenty of other information and activities for adults and kids:

* Renewable energy technologies and services to enable sustainable living,
* Green Products – Over 60 stalls
* A cob, earthbag or rammed earth house in the Eco-house building demonstration
* Innovative green inventions
* Tasty, healthy food stalls and craft stalls
* Organic Coffee and wine
* A Recycled Art Installation
* Stilt walking, poi spinning & hoola hooping
* Children’s entertainers and puppet shows -‘edutainment’
* Live music
* Organic jungle gym and natural entertainment
* Treasure swop shop
* People against Nuclear Power

If you live in Cape Town and perhaps even further afield, the Hout Bay Green Faire 2011 is not to be missed!