We want to thank Bed Bath and Beyond for their super generosity at this years Greenfest 2012 event in Long Beach NY on May 19th. Through the efforts of Joe Taubman, in California, formerly of Oceanside NY , we were able to give out over 400 cfl lightbulbs to the attendees of Greenfest. Thanks again Joe and Bed Bath and Beyond.

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Come and out and congratulate 3 of our own townspeople as they recieve honors from the City of Long Beach for ther science projects and accolades throughout the state. Jonathon Klus, Arianna Popper and Jane Smyth will be honored at Greenfest 2012 by city officials for their outstanding contributions to environmental projects and experiments in our waters. The ceremony will begin at 12:00 on May 19th at The Greenfest.

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The Friday before Memorial Day is “Don’t Fry Day” (this year it's May 25), a national sun safety day to remind Americans to protect their skin this summer. Skin cancer remains the most common cancer in the U.S. despite being largely preventable, with one American dying from the disease every hour. EPA’s SunWise program, www.epa.gov/sunwise, offers simple actions to help everyone enjoy the great outdoors safely, plus a full range of educational materials for formal and inf...

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This Years Greenfest will honor Jane Smyth, Arianna Popper and Jonathon Klus for their work with environmental issues. May 19. 2012 at 12:00 ceremony (Greenfest begins at 10am -5pm)

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Come and Meet Aflac insurance, NY LIfe Insurance, Long Beach Kayak & Adventure, Ambit Energy, Empower Solar, RMJ Sports, and Empower. Also scheduled to attend and display are Beach Babies, Our Learning Environment, Solar Windependence, Cutco Knives, Home Star Energy Audit Services, Prudy Tupperware, Matticakes, Forever Lawn, Mila whole raw foods, Local Cycles, Greener Country, Forever Lawn, Indoor Air Quality, Deco Bikes, Neet Electric, The Farmers Market, and Artists in the Plaza. Non profi...

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We are happy to announce that Guzu will be displaying at Greenfest 2012. Stop by their tent and learn how they recycle electronics, cell phones, and ink cartridges etc and how you can make money collecting and recycling your electronics.

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Hawaii first state to ban plastic bags at checkout By Miguel Llanos, msnbc.com By now, it’s hardly news when a city bans plastic bags at checkout counters -- but an entire state? That’s happened in Hawaii, where Honolulu County has joined the state’s three other counties to give Hawaii a first-in-the-nation title. "Passing the bans did take an effort -- change always does -- but people seemed to understand the need for such an effort," Robert Harris, director of th...

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Our Learning Environment, from Island Park, a local half day and weekly daycare learning center will be at Greenfest. If you want a safe place for your child to be, to learn and to socialize with other children, this is it. And they are certified, clean and safe. Come and see their booth at Greenfest

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We are pleased to annouced the following companies will display their businesses at Greenfest 2012. Local Cycles a local bike and repair shop will display their bicycle showcase, Cutco knives will display their product for home living, Granite Go-Green will display their paving stones, Forever Lawn, a natural grass and lawn display and Mattie Cakes a all natural nail polish company will be at Greenfest.

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Long Beach Kayak & Adventure has joined The Green Project of Long Island and will display at Greenfest. We are happy have Michael Berman, aka Kayak Mike and his crew which will offer fitness and instruction in kayaking on our waters here in Long Beach and throughout Long Island. He can be reached at 516.650.8538 or on the web at info@lbkayak.com  

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Pita Grill of Park Avenue, Long Beach will be at Greenfest. Bobby and Olivia, owners have just announced their attendance for May 19th where they will cook and give away some free samples of their yummy tasting food for free. They can be reached at 516.543.4242. Try them out today before Greenfest.

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Pita Grill of Park Avenue, Long Beach will be at Greenfest. Bobby and Olivia, owners have just announced their attendance for May 19th where they will cook and give away some free samples of their yummy tasting food for free. They can be reached at 516.543.4242. Try them out today before Greenfest.

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