Idaho Green Expo Vision

Here's a listing of other events happening at the Idaho Green Expo!

Greening the Grove Concert
On Saturday evening, May 17th, from 6pm-8:30pm, the Idaho Green Expo, in conjunction with New Belgium Brewing, is proud to present the “Greening the Grove Concert.” This is a Free family concert, located right outside our doors on the Plaza. So after a day spent at the Expo, come celebrate our communities commitment to the environment and listen to our wonderful local artists. The Concert will feature; The Fool Squad - Host for the evenings' entertainment - along with Curtis Stigers, Jeremiah James, Bill Coffey, Dale Keys, the Frim Fram Four, Amuma Says No, Rebecca Scott and more...

The Green Fashion Show
Right before the concert on Saturday evening, from 5pm-5:45pm, will be The Green Fashion Show, kicking off the evening's events. Foxtrot Boutique will be hosting the show, highlighting “Green as the new Black.” Come and see some of your favorite local celebrities strut their green stuff on the runway. You'll also learn what makes clothes green and where to find them right here in Idaho. This event will definitely be fun for the whole family.

So, What is “Greening the Grove”?
The Idaho Green Expo and other community partners want to leave something behind as a gift to the citizens of Boise. The plan is to build a permanent stage on the Grove, with a solar array as it's roof, creating an energy-neutral gathering place and performance space for our community.

The vision for the combined architectural piece is that it be a contemporary, artful, esthetically pleasing landmark for the City of Boise. It will also serve as an outdoor performance space, a conversation piece and a physical example of our community's dedication to sustainability. It will enhance the downtown experience, boost pride in our community and help to increase the vitality that already exists on the Grove Plaza. The project, just in its infancy, can be supported by making a donation or by participating in the Greening the Grove Raffle. For more information about this exciting project, please visit the GreenWorks booth in the lobby!

The array, which will be tied directly into the grid, will produce solar energy 365 days a year, offsetting the energy used by events produced in the Grove, creating an energy neutral community gathering place. This state-of-the-art array will measure 1,000 square feet and will rotate above the tree line to catch the best of the sunlight through out the day and throughout the year. It will also serve as an education piece for the community around sustainability and solar energy.

The vision for the combined architectural piece is that it be a contemporary, artful, esthetically pleasing landmark for the City of Boise. That it serves as an outdoor performance space, a conversation piece and a physical xample of our community's dedication to sustainability. That it enhance the downtown experience, pride in community and vitality on the Grove Plaza. The project, just in its infancy, can be supported by making a donation or by participating in the Greening the Grove raffle. For more information about this exciting project, please visit the GreenWorks both in the lobby!

Alternative Vehicle Display
Yes, there will be a hybrid car on display, but there are other technologies that are here now to help us kick our addition to oil! Bio-diesel, owner conversions of gas cars to electric, manufactured electric cars, electric scooters, commuter bikes and even a solar powered car! Visit this fascinating display in the U.S. Bank's south parking lot.

Eco-Kids!
The Foothills School of Arts and Science's is proud to present the Eco-Kids Exhibit. Located between the Seminar and Film Festival rooms, this Exhibit will introduce the principles of environmental sustainability through multi-sensory, hands-on activities and demonstrations. Activities are designed to capture kids' attention, foster appreciation of the natural world, and understand our increasing impact on the planet. From this experience, children will learn how to affect changes necessary to promote a more sustainable future. Booths and demonstrations will be interactive, and on a level that excites kids' natural curiosity.

Green Short-Film Festival
PBS and The History Channel have produced some incredible short films on green building and alternative energy that you won't want to miss. Unfortunately, you'll probably have to miss some of them, or you'll spend both days at the Expo watching these films. But check out the schedule on our website and make sure you see the ones that interest you most. See complete schedule below.

Raffle for a Cause!

Many of our Exhibitors and Sponsors have donated incredible green products and services that can be yours! This is all in an effort to raise money for the Greening the Grove project described above. So make sure you visit the Raffle Tables in the Lobby. Raffle tickets will be available at the Raffle Tables, Info Booth and GreenWorks Booth. See a list of prizes below.

And Definitely Don't Forget to Visit

The Farmer's Market, right outside our doors, open as always on Saturday from 9:30am to 1:30pm
Organic Food Sampling by EarthPure Organics in Booth 65
Fair Trade Marketplace by Ten Thousand Villages in Booth 133

SATURDAY'S GREEN SHORT-FILM FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

10:30am - THE STORY OF STUFF (20 minutes)
Exposes the connections between environmental and social issues, and calls us together to create a more sustainable and just world.
11am - THE GREEN APPLE (30 minutes)
Demonstrates how the ubiquitous skyscraper can surprisingly be a model of environmental responsibility.
12pm - THE GREEN MACHINE (30 minutes)
Chicago demonstrates it's commitment to green design and construction, which includes an integrated solar-powered public transportation system and over two million square feet of green roofs, including City Hall.
1pm - GRAY TO GREEN (30 minutes)
Takes the notion of the three R's (reduce, reuse, recycle) to grand proportions by turning Boston's "Big Dig" waste into spectacular residential design.
2pm - FROM RED TO GREEN (30 minutes)
Depicts a country at its tipping point and finds a sustainable solution in Steven Holt's Beijing project.
3pm - DEEPER SHADES OF GREEN (30 minutes)
Presents some of the most remarkable visionaries who are changing the face of architecture and environmentalism: Ken Yeang, Werner Sobek and William McDonough.
4pm - RENEWABLE ENERGY (50 minutes)
Renewable energy sources are overflowing with potential. Take an in-depth look at the most proven and reliable sources: solar, wind, geothermal, bio-fuels and tidal power.
5pm - HARVESTING THE WIND (30 minutes)
In southwest Minnesota, wind energy is a burgeoning source of local power and income for farmers. Will the rest of the U.S., and Idaho, follow Minnesota's lead?
6pm - PAVING THE WAY (30 minutes)
In America alone, nearly 70 percent of oil is consumed by the cars we drive. Can efficient automobile design mitigate the environmental damage caused by our beloved cars?

SUNDAY'S GREEN SHORT-FILM FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

10:30am - THE STORY OF STUFF (20 minutes - repeat showing)
11am - ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES 1 (50 minutes)
Explore how the 21st Century's cutting-edge green technologies are taking on our most daunting environmental crises: global warming, deforestation, nuclear waste and resource scarcity.
12pm - STATE OF RESOLVE (30 minutes)
Could California's progressive energy policies, including those that regulate greenhouse gas emissions, spearhead a nationwide shift toward cleaner energy?
1pm - GROWING ENERGY (30 minutes)
After the oil crisis in the 1970's, Brazil created a domestic ethanol industry that is now thriving on all levels. What can we learn from Brazil's extraordinary success with alternative energy? Will ethanol be a good fuel for the U.S.?
2pm - ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES 2 (50 minutes)
Take a worldwide tour to encounter the innovations designed to hold off global warming, such as giant solar energy towers, rooftop wind turbines and a car that runs on air, and more.
3pm - BOGOTA: BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE CITY (30 minutes)
Enrique Penalosa, the former mayor of Bogota, Colombia, transformed one of the world's most chaotic cities into a model of sustainable and civic-minded urban planning.
4pm - ARCHITECTURE 2030 (30 minutes)
Architect-turned-activist Ed Mazria founded Architecture 2030 to galvanize commitment to a carbon-neutral building sector by the year 2030.
5pm - GREENING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT (30 minutes)
Could architect Thom Mayne's new San Francisco Federal Building be the prototype for tomorrow's workplace?

GREENING THE GROVE RAFFLE ITEMS

Free Consultation and 25% off Development of a Web Site, up to $1,000, from Eagles Consulting
Free year of web hosting from Eagles Consulting ($120 value)
Commuter Bike from Idaho Mountain Touring
Traeger Wood Pellet BBQ by Great Western Barbeque
Home Energy Audit by OnPoint
$50 Gas Card from Stinker Stations (10 cards for 10 winners)
Global Sun Solar Oven from Aurora Power & Design
Free Home Solar PV System Analysis by Renewable Energy Resources
Free Preliminary Design of your Dream Home by Mark L. Hixson, Design-Build
Weather Based Irrigation Monitor for your Home by Western Supply
Complete Interior/Exterior Detail for your Car by Parks Royal Body Works
General Pest Clean-out by All Natural Pest Elimination
Greening Your Home Kit by Om Your Home
Greening Your Business Kit by Om Your Office
$50 Worth of Organic Produce from Brown Box Organics
Weed and Feed Service by Nature's View Landscaping and Design
Family Membership to the Idaho Botanical Garden
Free in Home Water Test by Idaho Water Solutions
One-of-a-kind Decorative Custom Sewn Vintage Pillow, Nancy Grayson Design
Thrift Store items from the Idaho Youth Ranch
Recycled, Reusable Tote Bag from Jaguar Moon
40% Off on Whole House Carpet Cleaning from Cascade Carpet & Upholstery
$100 Green House Cleaning by Maid Brigade
2 Collapsible drink carriers w/ bottle of organic wine & more from Office Pavilion
Anatomic, ergonomic down pillow from Hästen's Store
1 Year Organic Lawn Fertilizer & Pest Control from Sustainable Growth
Green Bike from Bicycle Rescue Mission
$100 of Sustainable Living Books from Rediscovered Bookshop (including a signed copy of Michael Shuman's Small Mart Revolution)
42” LCD Wide-Screen HD Monitor from Data Projections/At Home Media
iPhone, donated by Sun Microsystems