ROCHESTER – The Earth Day Expo will be held in downtown Rochester the weekend of April 18-19 to showcase the efforts of local business, non-profits and government to create a brighter, greener future for Michigan. Admission if free.

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is expected to attract more than 50,000 people who will be able to discover healthy, earth-friendly alternatives in food, energy, transportation, clothing, home, garden, finances and more, said Expo Business Development Manager Steve Rogge.

“It’s our third year and the three previous years were were at Oakland University,” Rogge said. “Now we’ll be in downtown Rochester, where we’ll showcase 150 exhibitors and sponsors. Our mission is to promote Earth friendly products, services and initiatives from businesses serving Michigan and to support non-profit and local government environmental and wellness education efforts.”

The Earth Day Expo will provide a wide variety of fun and informative activities including:

150+ covered exhibits of earth-friendly, healthy products & services

keynote and classroom presentations by leading educators and policymakers

alternative fuel & vehicles, mass transit, and other transportation displays

organic food, restaurant and farmer’s market

film festival including award-winning films and videos

free handouts, door prizes, samples, massage and wellness activities

unique services and products for sale

solar & wind power, solar heating, geothermal and other RE displays

kid’s corner with natural arts & crafts, and other fun hands-on activities

green music & entertainment at multiple stages

a unique community-building Connections Caf??

Exhibits, displays, demonstrations, activities and presentations from leading experts will cover topics including:

complementary healthcare & wellness

renewable energy – solar, wind, geothermal

holistic fitness, exercise & nutrition

natural personal care and beauty

energy efficiency & conservation

sustainable living & green building

healthy home, lawn & garden care

organic food & farming

Earth-friendly clothing & accessories

alternative vehicles & transportation

For more information, click on EarthDayExpo.Org

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