2009 Program

 
August 23, 2009 posted by admin

Will Allen of Growing Power and MacArthur "Genius" Award visits Grey to Green Festival in Youngstown, Ohio's Wick Park

This year’s Grey to Green Festival features a special presentation at 11 a.m. by Will Allen of Growing Power. As an urban farmer, Allen is the recipient of the 2008 MacArthur “Genius “Award.

Sponsoring Will Allen's presentation at Grey to Green are Youngstown State University, Grow Youngstown and the Raymond John Wean Foundation

On September 12, 2009 at the Grey to Green Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., historic Wick Park will become a forest of information and activities devoted to transforming Youngstown into a healthier and environmentally friendlier city.

  • Entertainment
  • Educational Exhibits
  • Children’s Activities
  • “Green” Vendors
  • Healthy Food
  • Farmers Market
  • Magic Carpet Theater
  • Composting
  • Artists
  • Energy Assessment
  • Drop and Shop for Free
  • Recycled Products
  • Enviroscape
  • Wick Park Historic Tour