3rd annual fest focused on green practices and jobs

YOUNGSTOWN

If you walked

or drove by Wick Park on Saturday, it likely looked a bit greener than usual — the trees and grass notwithstanding.

That’s because under the canopy of trees was a canopy of tents, under which was a wealth of information about green jobs, opportunities and technologies.

All of it was the main thrust of Saturday’s third annual Grey to Green Festival, sponsored by the Mahoning Valley Organizing Collaborative in the North Side park.

An estimated 50 vendors participated in the seven-hour gathering, the main purpose of which was to promote more environmentally friendly practices and focus on green jobs in the Mahoning Valley, noted Brooke Slanina, festival coordinator.

Read more about the participants and their offerings in Sunday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com