Green Thumb Festival St. Petersburg

Green Thumb Festival St. Petersburg
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Date/Time
Date(s) - 04/25/2015 - 04/26/2015
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location
Walter Fuller Recreation Center

Address
7891 26th Ave. N
St. Petersburg, FL, 33710

Website
http://bit.ly/1BA7DML

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The Green Thumb Festival was established by the St. Petersburg Parks Department as an Arbor Day Celebration in 1986. The concept was introduced by then Parks Director Litdell “Dell” Holmes in response to meeting the requirements for the prestigious Tree City USA Award. St. Petersburg has been a recipient of the Tree City USA award every year since 1986.

The Green Thumb Festival features:

  • Environmental and horticultural exhibits and vendors – with every kind of plant imaginable
  • Grow and Share program
  • Diagnostic soil and water sample clinic
  • Recycling rally
  • Free mulch
  • Plant auction
  • More than 2,000 trees for sale for $5
  • Free Butterfly plants – 500 each day
  • Ask an Arborist
  • Tool sharpening booth – bring your dull tools
  • Entertainment
  • Children’s programs
  • Variety of environmental programs
  • Food court

Tara LaSalla

Tara is the owner of Green Me Locally which was established in 2010 with a mission to bring awareness to the surrounding community about local eco-friendly businesses, events and sustainable living. She is also a business profitability consultant and specializes in helping companies lower their environmental impact, do good things for people and the planet and become more profitable at the same time. Tara helps companies create simple, sustainable solutions and become totally green while still increasing their profits. Her core belief is that we only have one planet, so it is our obligation to start making changes for the sake of our health and the health of future generations. Tara is known for creating easy solutions for post-consumer waste and the conservation of natural resources. Her clients are inspired and empowered to lead the way to a healthier tomorrow. Tara currently resides in St. Petersburg, FL where she is an active community leader in the form of environmental and marine conservation and education. Her work with the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Tampa Bay Watch and other local organizations continues to inspire those around her to protect our natural resources. She holds true to one of Mahatma Gandhi's most famous principles: "Be the change you want to see in the world."

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