Ryan Chrisman of Aurora and his granddaughter Gladys, 7, elected to come to GreenFest at the Prisco Community Center in Aurora Saturday to enjoy some animals but also learn about things that can help the environment.
Exhibitors included solar panel and window companies, environmental groups, food producers and others making crafts from recycled materials. “People are more aware of the environment and protecting out native species. When you drive down the street and see more and more solar panels on houses, I think we can take some credit for people growing more environmentally aware,” she said of the fest.
“I think we’ve done a lot. Our theme this year is ‘Electrify Your Life’ and one of the ways to stop climate change is to evolve and using more electricity in your house than gas,” she said.