Exhibitors/Vendors
ArtXcapes
ArtXcapes sells local and out of state artists artwork along with locally made products from Connecticut and around the country.
Arugreen
Provider of environmentally safe and biodegradable oil degreasers. Dedicated in assisting you with a solution to your concerns about the chemical products you currently use. Arugreen provides an environmentally safe oil degreaser to company's that are concerned about their: employees, production, safety, equipment, budget, EPA compliance and the environment.
www.arugreen.com
Bear Pond Farm
Certified Organic, Greenhouse Herb Growers
Our greenhouse is an incubator for herbs grown the old-fashioned way--organically.
www.bearpondfarm.com
Bella's Baubles
Bella's Bauble's has a complete line of glass pendants, bracelets, earrings and rings.
Biofuel Car Demo
A VW Golf TDI that runs on vegetable oil.
Bittersweet Ridge
Here at Bittersweet Ridge we produce handcrafted all natural vegetable soap. We use our soap to make "Soap in a Blanket" a bar of soap wrapped in a felted wool washcloth. We also make Lavender Hand and Body Cream a luxurious cream with the consistency of rich buttercream frosting. We offer beautiful hand felted products as well as hand spun yarn and fiber.
www.bittersweetridge.com
Bristol Solar
Solar is now affordable and a responsible way to produce hot water. There is a lot of energy from the sun, more than most people realize. Every system installed saves over 4 tons of CO2 per year. A solar system can pay for itself in two to size years.
Cetacean Society International
A all-volunteer, non-profit,tax-exempt conservation, education, and research organization with representatives in over 25 countries. Their goal is the "optimum utilization of cetacean resources," as called for in the 1946 Treaty of the International Whaling Commission, through the protection of viable habitat and the cessation of all killing and captive display of whales, dolphins, and porpoises. CSI supports and promotes benign activities such as regulated whale-watching, non-lethal and humane research, and widespread educational, environmental and observation programs relating to free-roaming cetaceans internationally. Their ultimate objective is the global acceptance of peaceful coexistence and mutual enrichment for both humans and cetaceans.
http://www.csiwhalesalive.org
Connecticut Chapter Sierra Club
www.connecticut.sierraclub.org
Connecticut Fund for the Environment
The Connecticut Fund for the Environment has been protecting and improving Connecticut’s air, land and water since 1978.
http://www.ctenvironment.org
Corner Cafe of Tunxis Community College
Providing yummy food to fill your tummy.
Custom Mechanical Services
Is your home ready for a modern heating system? Tired of the high cost of fossil fuel? Find out more about the benefits of Geothermal heating, cooling and hot water production.
http://www.custommechanicalservices.com
DisneyNature
The first film in Disneynature series, earth, narrated by JAMES EARL JONES, tells the remarkable story of three animal families and their amazing journey across the planet we call home. earth combines rare action, unimaginable scale and impossible locations by capturing the most intimate moments of our planet's wildest andmost elusive creatures. Directors Alastair Fothergill and Mark Linfield, the acclaimed creative team behind the Emmy AwardR-winning "Planet Earth," combine forces again to bring this epic adventure to the big screen, beginning Earth Day 2009 (April 22nd).
http://disney.go.com/disneynature
Earthetarian
Offers carefully researched products from companies who have the same ideals they do. They are a vegetarian, family owned business that values the Earth and want to do their part to take care of it and all of the beings that live upon it.
http://www.earthetarian.com
Earth's Treasures
Earth's Treasures is just as it sounds. The treasures are brought to you by our planet earth, which houses them. Soaps, oils, salves, ointments, creams, tinctures, syrups, and teas.
http://www.earthstreasuresct.com
Eco-East
OM Bags was founded in 2006 and is based in Aspen Colorado. OM bags are zero-waste handbags made from landfill-bound yoga mat scraps. Every bag is unique and beautiful and very affordable (from $10-$90). OM Bags are insanely popular on the West Coast. The Jute bag was even chosen as the eco-swag bag of the 2007 Sundance Festival and was given to several celebrities including Teri Hatcher and Sienna Miller.
www.eco-east.com
Farmington Land Trust
The Farmington Land Trust, Inc. protects opne space in the Town of Farmington through: aquisition, stewardship, educaion, and advocacy.
www.farmingtonlandtrust.org
Farmington River Watershed Assocation (FRWA)
Protects the River that connects us all and restores the natural resources of the watershed.
http://www.frwa.org
Gaia's Artistry
Gaia's Artistry was born when two women who had a great love of nature, designing crafts, and herbal products got together and decided to share their gifts. The products they make combine their spirituality with their creative ability to provide those who are open-minded and interested in alternative spiritual paths a place to acquire tools, ritual items and herbal remedies.
www.gaiasartistry.com
Gifts of a Lesser Goddess
Hand crafted agate amulets, earrings, hair fobs, totem woodburned boxes, shabby shawls, dammitt dolls, dancing goddess dolls, and journey dolls.
http://www.handsomedesigns.com
Good Earth Coffee
The Good Earth® brand was founded in 1972 with a mission to provide great-tasting food and drinks that are good for our customers and the environment - which, in the heyday of fast food and TV dinners, seemed almost like an act of rebellion.
A lot has changed over the past 35 years, but our philosophy hasn't. And now, these many years later, Good Earth® is proud to complement its flavorful teas with something completely new: an organic, sustainable, premium coffee.
Come receive a free coffee sample (one per person, while supplies last) and enter for a chance to win $10,000 for YOU and $10,000 for CHARITY.
www.goodearthcoffee.com
Grace Coyote
Handcrafted unique earrings made with sterling silver or 24K Vermeil. These earrings are created with various beads and crystals that sparkle and are fun to wear.
A recent expression of Grace Coyote's work has been exploring the world of icons using mixed media mosaics. These pieces are one of a kind and just plain cool!
Green Monster e-cycling
Green Monster e-cycling has quickly become one of the premier computer and electronics recycling companies in the Connecticut and surrounding states. Green Monster is proud to announce the grand opening of the new state of the art 20,000 square foot e-scrap recycling center. Centrally located in West Hartford, Connecticut they offer the greenest way to recycle your retired computer equipment and peripherals and all other electronic equipment. E-cycling makes recycling right for homes, businesses, schools, buildings, hospitals, and government agencies. Their long-term commitment to the environment, logistical and technical expertise means they can satisfy all of your e-waste needs.
**WE NOW ACCEPT SONY BRAND TELEVISIONS**
www.greenmonsterecycling.com
Harmony House Rabbit Sanctuary
Harmony House takes in abused, neglected, abandoned or unwanted bunnies, and tries to find loving permanent new homes for them through a stringent adoption process.
http://www.harmonyrescue.com
Helyn's Clean Solutions
All natural cleaning solutions. Cleaning without toxins!
www.HCSolutions.org
Henna Dancer
Lauren will be available to apply traditional, original henna body art designs. Also available will be glitter tattoos, and cooking spice blends.
www.hennadancer.com
Jennifer Firmin
Jennifer Firmin is an artist from Plainville, Connecticut who is currently focusing on hand-built ceramic sculpture. Her present work is an exploration of geometric shapes and natural growth. Strong architectural forms brandish chaotic surface patterns; her pieces boldly represent very primal male and female, an evolution of relationship between the linear and the unrestrained expansion of the organic. Jennifer holds a Bachelor's Degree of Fine Art with a concentration in sculpture from the University of Connecticut. In addition to her sculptural pieces Jennifer also builds traditional Nigerian Udu drums that were introduced into the United States in the mid 1970’s, carrying on what was once an almost extinct process and music. Very pregnant female forms, the Udu drums are vessels of sound--a vibration as deep and haunting as their smoke-shaded bodies
Keifer's Kettle Korn
Keifer's Kettle Korn uses “Magic Mushroom” style popcorn, a hybrid from Nebraska, popped in corn oil in a 160 qt stainless steel kettle, adding cinnamon, pure cane sugar, and salted to perfection. It’s fun to watch pop, it tastes delicious and is highly addictive!
Lights 4 Learning
An education-based outreach and fundraising program that promotes the sale and use of low-cost, energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). The Program helps children and schools raise needed funds while encouraging participants and their communities to become more energy conscious.
http://www.lights4learning.com
Lower Farmington River/Salmon Brook Wild & Scenic Study Committe
In 1994, 14 miles of the Upper Farmington River — stretching from Colebrook to Canton — was added to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers system with an act of Congress. In Fall, 2003, the Farmington River Watershed Association (FRWA) embarked upon an effort to have the Lower Farmington River and Salmon Brook similarly considered for this extraordinary distinction.
Now in the midst of a three to four-year Feasibility Study involving volunteers from the 10 towns who oversee research into the areas of interest, and are working with the National Park Service to develop a management plan to help protect the outstanding natural, recreational, and/or cultural values of the Lower Farmington River and Salmon Brook. The study area is displayed on the maps on this website.
www.lowerfarmingtonriver.org
Maggie Ducharme-margAReT
Quality notecards designed from original photographs of nature.
MaidOrganic
MaidOrganic is an ecologically friendly cleaning service. We use 100% plant based all-natural, non-toxic cleaning products that are infused with essential oils. They are safe for kids, pets and the environment; MaidOrganic never uses products tested on animals, and we leave your home or office clean and fresh smelling.
http://maidorganic.com
Merrill Gay
Merrill will be showcasing his velomobile (bicycle car) which is a human-powered vehicle, enclosed for protection from weather and collisions. Velomobiles are virtually always single-passenger vehicles. They are derived from recumbent bicycles and tricycles, with the addition of a full faring (aerodynamic shell). You can't miss this one!
www.carfreechallenge.blogspot.com
Middle School of Plainville's Environmental Club
An informational booth that will show and inform you of a variety of eco-friendly products such as: crafts, makeup, cleaning products, and organic foods.
My Green Supply
The Green Supply Company, LLC, sells environmentally friendly, affordable tableware to both consumers and business owners. They offer biodegradable plates, cups, bowls, cutlery, takeout containers, meat trays and bags, all made from corn-based products.
www.MyGreenSupply.com
Natures Spa
A full service day spa, offering the finest in natural/organic skin, and body care services.
http://www.naturesspact.com
Netsirk's Treasures
Jewelry made out of bottle caps, soda can tabs, and hemp necklaces.
New England Naturopathic Center
Solutions for healthy living. Providing specialty medical care in the field of Naturopathic Medicine.
http://www.nenaturopathic.com
Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut
CT NOFA is the Connecticut Chapter of the Northeast Organic Farming Association. CT NOFA is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the practices of ecologically sound farming and gardening, and to the development of local sustainable agriculture. Our efforts give consumers increased access to safe and healthy food. CT NOFA is a growing community of farmers, gardeners, land care professionals, businesses and consumers that encourages a healthy relationship to the natural world.
www.ctnofa.org
PACE-People's Action for Clean Energy, LLC
The largest totally volunteer organization working for energy efficiency, conservation, and benign renewable energy in Connecticut.
www.pace-cleanenergy.org
Pack Tracks
Pack Tracks is a unique health food store for your canines and felines. They have only the highest quality products which have been carefully researched and selected. Most companies outsource the production of their food to other companies who mass produce many different kinds of food. The problem with this is the quality control is very low, causing many of the pet food recalls which are still occurring. You can easily shop with confidence as all of their products are from reputable companies. None of Pack Tracks products are mass produced, because quality is of the utmost concern. Over 90% of their products are from the United States. Nothing in their store is produced or have any ingredients from China. Pack Tracks is taking a stand against low quality products and we refuse to carry any items that do not pass our very high standards. http://www.packtracks.net
Paula Baird
Demonstrating wet felting techniques.
Peachy Cheek
Peachy Cheek uses Green Art supplies to create her art. Acrylic paint, watercolors, brushes, oil pastels, color pencils and much more. For example, the paint brushes are made with recycled or reclaimed wood, the brush hairs are animal free. The Paints are Volatile Organic Compounds, solvent free, which is a good thing because VOC are considered major contributors to air pollution and global warming. Peachy Cheek has gone Green!
http://peachycheek.blogspot.com/2009/01/peachy-cheeks-art-is-going-green-green.html or http://www.peachycheek.com
Pequabuck River Watershed Association (PRWA)
Collaborating and advocating for a healthy Pequabuck River - the largest tributary of the Farmington River - in Bristol, Burlington, Farmington, Harwinton, Plainville, and Plymouth, PRWA is an all-volunteer, non-profit 501c(3) organization.
www.prwa-ct.org
Perennial Harmony
Annuals, perennials, roses, shrubs, and trees. Organic garden supplies. Natural pest control specialists.
www.perennialharmony.com
Pizzetta/Company 77 Mobile Pizza Unit
A retired full-sized real fire truck that runs on bio diesel fuel complete with flashing lights and sounds. The truck has been retrofitted with a full commercial kitchen that brings thin crust stone-cooked pizza to you! The ladder rack transforms into a serving buffet table. A mechanical pizza arm lowers pizzas down from the kitchen to the serving table! A roof mounted water gun shoots a stream of real water! Kids will enjoy the trucks friendly knobs, buttons and levers on the pump control panel (turn 'em, twist 'em , lift 'em)! **WARNING: displays of pure joy and happiness, uncontrollable smiles, spontaneous dancing and clapping may randomly occur.
pizzettamystic.com
Plainville Greenway Alliance
Advocates for better bike-pedestrian conditions in Plainville and to find a route from the south side of town to the north allowing for a continuous bike and pedestrian route.
http://plainvillegreenway.blogspot.com
Planet Zero Gravity
Planet Zero Gravity sells eco-friendly stainless steel water bottles. Our mission is to educate people about the importance of staying hydrated, reduce plastic water bottle pollution and encourage a healthy, active lifestyle. They are perfect for the trail, road, office, school or anywhere on the go. We are members of 1% For The Planet.
www.planetzerogravity.com
Posh Paks Designer Lunch Bags
Are you tired of carrying an unprofessional lunch bag to work? Stay healthy, save money and be stylish by bringing your lunch. Brown bagging doesn't have to be brown any more. Our fully insulated bags keep your food and drinks hot or cold for hours. Eat Well, Be Green, Take Lunch - Posh Paks
www.poshpak.com
Professor Hempinstead
An information booth spreading the word about the world's most resourceful plant, Hemp. Industrial hemp is an incredible resource. Hemp is harvested for its fibers for hemp clothing and seeds for hemp oil. With a relatively short growth cycle of 100-120 days, it is an efficient and economical crop for farmers to grow, however, industrial hemp cannot be commercially grown in the United States because it is erroneously confounded with marijuana. In fact, industrial hemp and marijuana are different breeds of Cannabis sativa. Smoking large amounts of hemp flowers can produce a headache but not a high!
PV Squared
PV Squared is a worker-owned cooperative dedicated to making our shared community a better place to work and live. We are based out of two offices in western Massachusetts and central Connecticut. Our organization is committed to the highest quality service for you, while providing jobs at fair wages in our community. We are eager to move toward a sustainable society by learning and adapting to new circumstances in ways that nurture and restore, rather than harm, natural systems.
We're a local company operating year round; PV Squared is here to help you to own and maintain your renewable energy systems. We provide advice, equipment and assistance.
www.pvsquared.coop
Sarah Winter Cloth Works
Bags and clothes, mostly out of HEMP and ORGANIC COTTON. We design them, make the patterns, hand-dye them and sew them up. We do it all with our own hands in what we hope is a sustainable work environment. We hope it sustains us and the Earth.
http://www.sarahwinterclothworks.com
Silver Dragon Creations
One of a kind, hand made beadwork and fine art paintings.
http://www.vener-art.com
Silver Moon Herbals
Handcrafted organic herbal creations & products to help you live a healthy, natural lifestyle. Silver Moon Herbals offers all natural healthy solutions to every day needs at affordable prices, with incredibly better results.
www.silvermoonherbals.com
Smart Car
Smart Cars are changing America one smile at a time!
www.SmartUSA.com
Stonewall Apiary
Providing highest-quality honey and bee-related products.
http://www.ct-honey.com
Sunlight Solar Energy
Sunlight Solar Energy, Inc is committed to providing ira customers with the highest quality grid-tied solar electric installation for their home or business. Sunlight Solar Energy is one of the leading photovoltaic design and installation contractors in the US.
http://www.sunlightsolar.com
The Accessories Aesthetic
- Sculpted bowls, jewelry, and art pieces out of recycled vinyl records
- Repurposed crayons and candles out of old, unused, and broken crayons
- Handcrafted jewlery out of vintage and broken jewelry baubles
- Various fabric products out of discontinued fabric samples
- Hand stamped cards and stationary out of recycled paper
- Hair adornments created with natural and recycled elements (feathers, old buttons, etc.)
- Vintage accessories
The Crafty Scientist
Come meet Dayna Mankowski, creative genius behind the Crafty Scientist Experimental Design Lab ~ a unique (mostly on-line) crafts business that sells a variety of way cool items inspired by true scientific experiments and a genuine need for useful items. With something for everyone (including your pets!), you’ll find a variety of stuff from trendy, colorful pillows to yummy smelling beaker candles.
http://www.craftyscientist.com
The Farmer's Cow
The Farmer’s Cow is an innovative, premium milk brand produced and marketed by Connecticut family owned dairy farms. Collectively, The Farmer’s Cow member farms milk 2,300 cows and manage over 6,000 acres of Connecticut farmland. The Farmer’s Cow milk is currently available in over 100 grocery stores throughout the state. A complete listing of retailers is shown at www.thefarmerscow.com. The owners of The Farmer’s Cow are active members in The Connecticut Farmland Trust and The Working Lands Alliance who are working to protect and preserve Connecticut farmland. They were also the founding members of “Very Alive,” a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of Connecticut Agriculture.
The Farmer’s Cow owners are:
Paul and Diane Miller, Fairvue Farms, Woodstock
Bill, Tom and Greg Peracchio, Hytone Farm, Coventry
Ned and Renee Ellis, Mapleleaf Farm, Hebron
Jim and Don Smith, and Nate Cushman, Cushman Farms, Franklin
Peter Orr and Family, Fort Hill Farms, Thompson
Robin and Lincoln Chesmer, Graywall Farms, Lebanon
http://www.farmerscow.com
The Growing Green Co-op
The Growing Green Co-op supports all aspects of sustainable living. They are a hybrid co-op featuring local green business owners (most of them are small, family-owned enterprises consisting of farmers, artisans, contractors, retailers, bakers, chefs, consultants, specialty service providers and more) and the consumers looking for the products and services they offer. Essentially, the co-op serves as a link between the two - helping consumers through the maze of "green" sustainable stuff while helping business owners build more sustainable business practices. In a nutshell, they offer solutions for simple, sustainable shopping!
http://www.thegreenvibration.com
Toyota Prius
This 2004 Toyota Prius is a hybrid family sedan, with both electric and gasoline engine power.
Tunxis Community College's Climate Change Class
Instructors Richard Edwards and Gail Bennett.
Tunxis Community College Photography Program
A selection of photographs created by the Tunxis Community College Photography Program’s Fall 2008 Nature Photography class.
The students were asked to create a body of work that conveyed their sentiments, attitudes and theories regarding the natural world. These works illustrate each student's individualized approach to nature as a subject.
These photographs offer considerations of the many different meanings and forces
behind the term “nature.”
Urban Oaks Organic Farm
Located in New Britain, CT, Urban Oaks is a working farm located on a three acre lot in an urban setting. Volunteers are welcome and participate in just about every facet of organic farming; and they are offered discounts at the Farmstand. If you love working with plants, enjoy the exercise that gardening or farm work offer (doctors say it’s the most versatile and best exercise program), or you just want to work outside, give us an email at: urbanoaks@earthlink.net. www.blog.urbanoaks.org
Vegan To Hell & Back Pitbull Rescue
Providing rescue information for vegan pitbulls. Logo t-shirts, tank tops, hoodies, stickers, and buttons.
Winterberry Gardens
www.winterberrygarden.com
**There is no charge to attend this event, but some vendors will be offering items for sale and a portion of their proceeds will be donated to the Tunxis Community College Sustainable Energy Fund.**
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