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Vienna’s Green Expo will return Thursday, April 23, with more than 40 local exhibitors offering practical ways to save money and live more sustainably.
The free event runs from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. SE. Visitors can learn about native plants, invasive-species removal, chicken raising, beekeeping, composting, water conservation and energy-efficient homes.
New this year, the Electric Vehicle Association of Greater Washington will answer questions about EV ownership and display electric vehicles for an up-close look. Vienna Mayor Linda Colbert will host a “Meet the Mayor” table where residents can speak with her about town issues.
Returning attractions include an outdoor sheep and lamb exhibit sponsored by Lamb Mowers. Wildlife experts from the nonprofit volunteer group Secret Garden Birds & Bees will also present live birds of prey, including owls and hawks.
Children can collect stickers from exhibits in a Green Expo “passport,” while attendees of all ages will have opportunities to receive giveaways. Items will include backyard composters, countertop compost bins, insulated reusable grocery bags and a rain barrel.
The Town of Vienna Conservation and Sustainability Commission sponsors the expo.