Illinois Renewable Energy and Sustainable Lifestyle Fair

The 12th annual Illinois Renewable Energy and Sustainable Lifestyle Fair, hosted by the Illinois Renewable Energy Association, will be held August 17 and 18 at the Ogle County Fairgrounds, in Oregon, Illinois. Sustainability-themed exhibits include solar, wind, biomass, geothermal projects and healthy personal home and yard care products. Organic produce, native plants and environmentally sound products will be offered for sale.

Workshops cover topics that include how to produce, prepare and preserve local foods, raising small animals, how communities can work together to build more sustainable systems, energy use and efficiency in Third-World countries, growth and resource consumption, natural health management, adapting to change and many more. Educational activities will be available for children.

Location: 1440 N. Limekiln Rd. For more information, contact Sonia Vogl at 815-732-7332 or [email protected] or visit IllinoisRenew.org.