Saturday May 2 - 3rd annual Decatur Green Fest on the Square

The third annual Decatur Green Fest, presented by Bonterra Vineyards and hosted by the Dogwood Alliance, will be held on Saturday, May 2 from 3 p.m. until 9:30 p.m on the Decatur Square. The event kicks off the annual Concert on the Square series presented by Wachovia, and features a day of "earth friendly" family fun and music.

In addition to music, the event promises a taste of local and organic food and sampling of Equal Exchange fair-trade items. Terrapin Beer Company, an event partner, and Bonterra Vineyards will be providing their tasty beverages. And for the first time, there will be an exhibition of artists working with recycled materials. Several green building professionals and other green educators will be present. The Decatur Cool City Coalition will lead a "Teaching Tour of Green Buildings" from 1-6 p.m.

This event is a benefit for the Dogwood Alliance and the Decatur Preservation Alliance. The Dogwood Alliance is the Southeast's leader in efforts to bring together the voices of thousands of individuals to pursue "win-win" solutions that ensure the future of natural and native Southern forests, and create financial incentives for positive change by creating market demand for environmentally sound paper products.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Susan Cobleigh, DPA Executive Director, or phone her at 404-371-4444.