The community is invited to Rock the Green this Saturday on Green River College’s main campus, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn.
The college and the Green River Coalition co-host the event, which is geared toward promoting conservation awareness, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Green River Coalition has hosted the event on a smaller scale in past years, primarily as a fundraiser. As the organization has received additional grant funding, the event has become more focused on education.
The coalition approached the college about partnering to host the event this year, said Heather McCurdy, the college’s director of conference services.
“That fit well with our mission to the educate the public,” McCurdy said.
The event takes the place of Gator Fest, which the college hosted in 2013.
“We really wanted to put it a little more in direct alignment with the college mission, not just a fun event but also the educational opportunities,” McCurdy said.
The event is also a part of Green River College’s 50th anniversary celebration. There will be booths promoting the anniversary, as well as various programs offered at the college.
Fifty metal trees made in the college’s welding program will be displayed.
Highlights of the event include musical performances, children’s activities, including inflatable toys, and a beer garden.
“Green River Coalition is running the beer garden,” McCurdy said. “That goes to their nonprofit work to restore the river.”
About 60 vendors, ranging from nonprofit organizations to local artists, will promote their causes and sell their wares.
Musical acts include: Community players, 10 a.m.; Jim Page, 11 a.m.; Dana Lyons, noon; Tim Noah,1 p.m.; Chuck Buser, 2 p.m.; Howling Rain & Friends, 3 p.m.
The event wraps up at about 5 p.m. with the giveaway of 100 approximately four-foot trees that will be used to decorate.
McCurdy said the college hopes make Rock the Green an annual event.
“I think that is everybody’s intention at this point assuming all goes well,” she said.
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