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Solarfest!

05/01/2009 20:12 Filed in: green people | Lucy
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Last week, Keene State College had their Earth Week in celebration of Earth Day. The environmental group there, Campus Ecology, put on a wonderful solar-powered music festival on Saturday April 25th.

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I got emails from some of the members of Campus Ecology asking us if we would like to have a table to sell products. I immediately responded saying I would be there and I’d pass the word along to the others. I didn’t even take a second to second guess going to Solarfest, because I knew that this was a fantastic opportunity to get Green Keene Teens out there more. I also love the college atmosphere and thought my friends should experience it!

I got to Fiske Quad with Laura, Mina and Azzi, and Laura’s dad (who was our driver) at 10:30 to set up. Becky, the president of Campus Ecology greeted us right away with a smile. We got ourselves in order and watched the bands and crews getting ready to start the entertainment. The bands featured at Solarfest included Funknut, Birdfeeder, Hot Day at the Zoo, and Garaj Mahal. As the day progressed Carolynn, Lily, and Beth came to help out.

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I don’t know if you have ever gone to an enviro music fest, but I have to say you need to go to one! The atmosphere of the event was tangibly happy and care free, it was amazing. Campus Ecology did a great job getting businesses, clubs, and volunteers to participate. There were free booths and crafts such as tie-dye, plant-a-plant, make your own trail mix, jewelry making, and hair wraps. People brought blankets and sat on the grass listening and dancing to the music. The music and weather were beautiful.

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GKT did some selling of pencils, cupcakes and cookies, but we mostly networked and met many cool people who were interested and inspired in what we had started. I cannot wait until next year, because I can bet you that Solarfest will be bigger and better than ever!


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