Hey, Spring’s in the air — sort of. It was pretty chilly this morning, but it’s time to be thinking about the great outdoors and sustainability and all that good stuff. Seems like we’re over due for a festival of some kind. So check this out:
The public’s embrace of sustainability in recent years has delighted the environmentally conscious, but green ideas in action can seem elusive in day-to-day life. To spotlight sustainable lifestyles and innovations in Pittsburgh, the University of Pittsburgh will showcase the businesses, artists, and thinkers that help bring green to fruition with the “Blue, Gold, and Green” sustainability festival to be held April 9 at the William Pitt Student Union at Bigelow Blvd. and Fifth Ave., Oakland, and in nearby Schenley Plaza.
The festival features local artists and food vendors, live music, and expositions by companies actively reducing the human footprint. Speakers from local organizations and government such as Pittsburgh “bike czar” Stephen Patchan and Mayor Luke Ravenstahl will join Pitt Chancellor Mark A. Nordenberg in exploring large-scale efforts to shape Pittsburgh’s environmental awareness.
Students, staff, and faculty members from local universities will create art from trash, exhibit biofueled cars, and build bicycles for underprivileged children, among other activities. A full schedule and event details are available on the festival Web site at www.bluegoldandgreen.pitt.edu
