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10 reasons you can’t miss EcoFair this Saturday

Our 3rd annual EcoFair will help you spring clean, learn and live more sustainably.

Looking for something fun – and actually useful – to do in Philly this weekend?

Head to Green Philly’s 3rd Annual EcoFair at Cherry Street Pier for a free, family-friendly day filled with hands-on sustainability experiences, local shopping, and community fun. Recycle old t-shirts and household batteries, get a free bike tune-up, screenprint custom merch, meet live animals from Elmwood Park Zoo, explore fungi with Philadelphia Mycology Club, and connect with sustainable local vendors and nonprofits all in one place.

10 reasons you can’t miss this Saturday’s EcoFair at Cherry Street Pier

  1. Recycle household alkaline batteries for free.
  2. Join and RSVP for a free pop-up mobility fitness class at 12:30 PM
  3. Bring up to 5 old t-shirts to recycle for a chance to win an upcycled bag.
  4. Get free 5-minute bike tune-ups.
  5. Repair clothing with local organization HNI Collective.
  6. Bring a t-shirt, tote or fabric to screenprint custom Green Philly merch.
  7. Meet live educational animals from Elmwood Park Zoo from 1 to 3 PM.
  8. Explore fungi fun with Philadelphia Mycology Club
  9. Create community art with Walls for Justice.
  10. Shop sustainable local vendors and nonprofits all day!

The public is welcome all day. If you want to get updates about the event, make sure to RSVP for free online!

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

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