by James Calleja on 2013-10-24
Environmentally-forward and interested community members looking for ways to address today’s environmental hurdles found out how they can contribute to solutions at the second annual Ecofest at Cal State San Bernardino last Friday.
Live entertainment and carnival games were mixed with ecological and health information panels, with supporters like Toyota in attendance, showcasing the company’s hybrid vehicle line and providing attendees with reusable bags and water bottles.
“We’re trying to bring local partners and community organizations in to show people who want to makes some kind of change how to be a little more eco-friendly,” said Ecofest Chair Tess Webster-Henry.
The carnival games aided Webster-Henry in teaching the public how to be eco-friendly in a fun and informative way. One such carnival game was a basketball shootout with a twist: the volunteers would take a piece of waste and the player had to choose whether to recycle or throw it away by shooting a basketball into the corresponding basket.
Webster-Henry commented, “It’s our throwaway culture. We’re used to convenience … A little bit of awareness and a little bit of thought can make a big difference.”
The main stage was the center of attendees’ attention, sporting solar panels to power all of the sound equipment for the live entertainment. A mix of local bands and a performance from a poet duo hailing from Brooklyn, Climbing PoeTree, were in attendance.
The CSUSB Active Minds student club also provided information on healthy living, ranging from cancer awareness to meditation.
“To care about the environment, you must care about yourself. Start within, then outside yourself,” said student volunteer Cassidy Fink.
Ecofest committee members hope to make this event an annual one, where they can bring their message of environmental protection and suggested solutions to the ecological problems of today.
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Ecofest
Date: Friday, October 18, 2013
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Google Map
Event Location: Cal State San Bernardino
Address: 5500 University Pkwy San Bernardino CA 92407
Description: Thru 10 p.m. @ Lower Commons. Free event showcases solutions to environmental issues. Music, speakers, vendors, more.
CONTACT INFO
Phone: 909-537-3935
Email: ecofest@csusb.edu.
Website: ecofest.csusb.edu
ORIGINAL ARTICLE:
The second annual Ecofest took place on Friday, Oct. 18, at Cal State San Bernardino. Attendees learned about eco-friendly living and how to address the environmental problems we have today.
The activities for the day consisted of live music, carnival games, ecological and health information panels. Ecofest supporters such as Toyota were in attendance, showcasing their hybrid vehicles and providing attendees with reusable bags and water bottles.
“We’re trying to bring local partners and community organizations in to show people who want to makes some kind of change how to be a little more eco-friendly,” says Ecofest Chair of the Committee Tess Webster-Henry.
The carnival games aided Webster-Henry in teaching the public how to be eco-friendly in a fun an informative way. One such carnival game was a basketball shootout with a twist. The volunteers would take a piece of waste and the player had to choose whether to recycle or throw it away by shooting a basketball into the corresponding basket.
Webster-Henry comments, “It’s our throwaway culture. We’re used to convenience... A little bit of awareness and a little bit of thought can make a big difference.”
The main stage was the center of attendees attention, sporting solar panels to power all of the sound equipment for the live entertainment. A mix of local bands and a performance from poet duo hailing from Brooklyn, “Climbing PoeTree”, were in attendance.
Ecofest isn’t only about teaching environmental awareness. CSUSB Active Minds student club provided information on healthy living ranging from cancer awareness to meditation.
“To care about the environment, you must care about yourself. Start within, then outside yourself,” says student volunteer Cassidy Fink.
Ecofest plans on bringing this event to CSUSB yearly, bringing their message of environmental protection and providing solutions to the ecological problems of today.