Sustainability Village

Heading to the Ohio Pawpaw Festival? Make sure you stop by Rural Action’s Sustainability Village, featuring interactive games and activities to boost your energy IQ!

Here are a few of the things that will be featured:

Solar Energy Demonstrations at the Green Energy Ohio Solar House

Learn how a residential solar array operates in just 15 minutes from a local solar expert! Sponsored by Green Energy Ohio, a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting sustainable energy policies, technologies, and practices.

• Friday (9/17) – 6:45 p.m.-7 p.m.
• Saturday (9/18) – 2 p.m.-2:15 p.m.; 6 p.m.-6:15 p.m.
• Sunday (9/19) – noon-12:15 p.m.; 3 p.m.-3:15 p.m.

T-shirt Tote Bag Take-and-Make at the Makerspace Station

Stop by for a take-and-make kit to create your own fabulous tote bag out of a stylish t-shirt at the Makerspace Station! This simple, sustainable DIY craft will be offered by UpCycle Ohio Community Makerspace and Thrift Store, a social enterprise of Rural Action.

• Saturday – 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Showcase

Curious about driving electric? Meet owners and enthusiasts and check out the latest models from Tesla, KIA, Hyundai, Chevy and more. Sponsored by National Drive Electric Week and Drive Electric Ohio.

• Saturday – noon-5 p.m.

Pawpaw Festival Schedules