CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Hundreds of visitors braved a blustery cold day to see educational exhibits, watch a recycled clothing fashion show, learn about environmental nonprofits, eco-businesses and more during EcoFest at NewBo City Market. The annual event, which began in 2010 and was held this year on Saturday, April 20, celebrates Earth Day. A […]
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EcoFest photos: Chillin’ on Earth Day
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — EcoFest, the popular Earth Day celebration in Cedar Rapids, has had its share of lovely spring weather. This year was not one of them, but in spite of temperatures just above freezing and biting winds, crowds came out on Saturday, April 22, to NewBo City Market, 1100 Third St. SE, where […]
EcoFest to celebrate Earth Day in Cedar ...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The 2023 EcoFest celebration coincides with Earth Day this year, on Saturday, April 22. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., nearly 50 businesses, nonprofits and other organizations are set to showcase their environmental efforts with interactive displays outside of NewBo City Market, 1100 Third Ave. SE. Good Neighbor Iowa, the Indian […]
Photos: EcoFest 2022
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — EcoFest, the popular Earth Day celebration in Cedar Rapids, made a comeback on April 23, 2022, after a two-year hiatus. After cancelling in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and going virtual in 2021, EcoFest returned to NewBo City Market, 1100 Third St. SE. High winds offered a challenge, but storms […]
EcoFest set to return to NewBo City Mark...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — After cancelling in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and going virtual in 2021, the popular Earth Day celebration known as EcoFest is scheduled to return on Saturday, April 23, 2022. The event will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at NewBo City Market, 1100 Third St. SE. See photos of […]
Environmental challenges remain as world...
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the world is marking the 50th anniversary of Earth Day somewhat in isolation, even as environmental challenges mount around the globe and close to home. The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970 to draw attention to environmental issues and advocate for clean air and clean water. This year, April […]
Photos: EcoFest 2019
CEDAR RAPIDS – The weather could not have been more picture-perfect for this year’s EcoFest, on Saturday, April 20. Sunny skies and pleasant temperatures greeted throngs of visitors who attended the free festival in and around NewBo City Market, the Cherry Building and CSPS Hall, along Third Street SE. The annual event, in honor of […]
Photos: EcoFest 2018
CEDAR RAPIDS – More than 2,000 visitors took a shuttle to the top of Mount Trashmore to see views of the city during EcoFest. With an elevation of 948 feet, the man-made peak is the highest point in Linn County, offering stunning views of downtown Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas. Originally a quarry, the site […]
EcoFest 2018 features view from Mount Tr...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Attendees at last year’s EcoFest wore light jackets and some were in shorts. This year, the hope is that the snow will be gone for the annual celebration, scheduled for Saturday, April 21. While some activities can be moved indoors into the NewBo City Market, 1100 Third St. SE, some of […]
Rebirth of an environmental movement in ...
HIAWATHA – A “green” coalition that sparked EcoFest, a popular Earth Day celebration, is being revitalized to face watershed and water quality concerns, climate change, infill development and other environmental issues. Thirty representatives of environmental groups, students, businesses and county and city staff met last week at Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center in Hiawatha for the […]