Habana Outpost - Earth Day Opening Expo
Apr 5th, 2009 by Jervey
Longtime friends and readers know full well of my complete obsession with Habana Outpost. It’s annual Earth Day opening is something I look forward to for months. Happy days are soon here again….
GREEN LIGHTS – EARTH DAY EXPO at HABANA OUTPOST
Saturday and Sunday, March April 18th and 19th
Long before President Obama put ideas like “Green Recovery” and “New Energy” into our everyday vocabulary, Sean Meenan was starting his own green revolution in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Habana Outpost (New York’s First Solar Powered Restaurant) has been Meenan’s labor of love since 2005, where his goal is to present sustainability to the public in a way that is actually fun. Some “green” highlights of Habana Outpost are; a Human Powered Bike Blender, picnic tables made of recycled soda bottles, harvesting rainwater to flush the toilets and a company car that runs on vegetable oil.
This year, Sean Meenan plans kick off his 2009 season with an Earth Day Expo. The two day free event will feature Green Crafts and face painting for children sponsored by Habana Works and The Leadership Learning Lab, a Kid’s Eco-Fashion Show with the Scrapkins, and a Recycled Art Show featuring the art work of local students. There will also be plenty of information for adults - groups like Green Homes NYC, Transportation Alternatives, Green Spaces and Brooklyn Green Drinks will be on hand as well as Habana Outpost suppliers; Solar Energy Systems, Tri State Bio Diesel
and Rolling Press. We hope you will join us for two days of Good Green Fun, Habana Outpost-style!
For a complete list of the days activities and participants check out www.ecoeatery.com
Full press release after the jump…
Earth Day Expo at Habana Outpost
Two Days of Good Green Fun for the Whole Family!
The Earth Day Expo at Habana Outpost is a chance for the whole family to get started with a healthier, greener lifestyle by offering free activities your whole family can enjoy
When:
Saturday April 18th and Sunday, April 19th 12-6pm
Where:
Habana Outpost 757 Fulton Street (Corner of South Portland) Brooklyn, NY
Directions:
C train to Lafayette / G to Fulton / N,R,4,5 to Atlantic –Pacific
Contact:
For more information please check out www.HabanaOutpost.com
E-mail: info@ecoeatery.com
Phone: 718 858 9500
Schedule of Events
Saturday and Sunday 12-6
Free “eco-friendly” face painting
Have your little ones turned into ladybugs, butterflies and bumble bees as they learn about the importance these vital insects are to our environment
Saturday 1:00pm
Kids Eco-Fashion Show with the Scrapkins
Watch these kids walk the runway in the inventive recycled fashions of the Scrapkins
Saturday and Sunday 12-6
Eco Arts / Carfts and Games
Join us in the Kids Corner where your kids can spend the day crafting away while learning about the environment and recycling. Brought to by Habana Works, Leadership Learning Lab and The Scrapkins
Saturday and Sunday 12-6
Recycled Art Show
The art of local students will be on display throughout the weekend with the winners being announced on Saturday at 1:30pm
Saturday and Sunday 12-6
Fun for Parents too!
Throughout the weekend local community groups focusing on sustainability will be handing out information, giving free samples and selling the wares