Green Apple Festival, an event to draw attention to climate change solutions returns to the Chicago area this month with a focus on direct community action.
Kim Muench, producer for Green Apple Festival, said the format of the event, taking place on April 17, 18 and 19 has changed since last year's fest which took place in Lincoln Park. The 3-day long event will be hosted simultaneously in 9 other cities across the nation.
"This year we will be focusing largely on volunteer mobilization and direct community outreach," she said. " We will be mobilizing large numbers of volunteers in environmentally themed service projects around Chicago and the nation on the weekend prior to Earth Day. Volunteers will receive a ticket to a VIP thank you concert in a local music venue."
The Green Apple Festival organizers have partnered with Planet Green, Earthday Network, Disney nature, Timberland and T-Mobile among others to promote the event across the U.S.
Volunteers will be needed for projects throughout the Chicago area. Activities will take place in parks, on beaches, in schools and in forests. Actions will focus on direct solutions such as tree planting, energy efficiency retrofits, water protection, urban gardens and forest restoration.
All ages may sign up to volunteer, making the event suitable for children and families. Those participating will receive a free ticket to attend a "thank you" concert on April 19 at the Metro.
Sign up online or learn more at:
http://www.greenapplemusicfestival.com/
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