Green Festival Comes to DC, 6-7 October

Sustainable Economy | Ecological Balance | Social Justice

At the Washington Convention Center map

• $15 / Day (discounts available--see site)
• 400 booths and exhibits
• 150 speakers
• 8 pavilions
  

This event has the expected organic and farming booths, natural health, etc. But several categories and events caught my eye:

• Green Building (11 booths)
  
• Green Careers and Education (11 booths)
• Renewable Energy (9 booths)
• Socially Responsible Investing (3 booths)
• New Green Businesses (2 booths)
• Green Pets (3 booths)
• Building Green Economy (Sat 4 pm)
• Jim Hightower (just because he's a hoot, Sunday 3 pm)

Green Home Series (40-min. each, continuously both days)

• Energy-Efficient Lighting
• Living with Solar
• Solar Hot Water & Photovoltaics
• Is Your Home a Hummer?
  
• Top 10 Steps to Green Remodling
• Planning a Self-Sufficient Solar Home
• You and Your Employer Going Green Together

Green Careers

• Landing Your Dream Green Job
• Green Multimedia
• Possibilities in Green Government
• Careers in Alternative Transportation

So, if you're in the DC area, you might be interested in spending a day or two at the convention center.