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PHOTO GALLERY: 2012 Natural Awakenings' EcoFest


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 4:00 a.m. April 15, 2012
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PHOTO GALLERY: 2012 Natural Awakenings' EcoFest
Adar Pitts and Donna Carey dance while Democracy performed on stage during EcoFest, Saturday, April 14.
Adar Pitts and Donna Carey dance while Democracy performed on stage during EcoFest, Saturday, April 14.
Rhythm Inlet performed on Main and Lemon, Saturday, April 14, during the 2012 Natural Awakenings' EcoFest.
Rhythm Inlet performed on Main and Lemon, Saturday, April 14, during the 2012 Natural Awakenings' EcoFest.
RJ Belvin, 1, has fun drawing with chalk in Five Points Park during EcoFest on Saturday.
RJ Belvin, 1, has fun drawing with chalk in Five Points Park during EcoFest on Saturday.
Joe Cacka and Anabel Procel-Cacka, 3, do some finger chaining at the Knit-a-thon at the Waldorf School’s tent.
Joe Cacka and Anabel Procel-Cacka, 3, do some finger chaining at the Knit-a-thon at the Waldorf School’s tent.
Casey acted as a donation dog for the Racing Dog Rescue Project.
Casey acted as a donation dog for the Racing Dog Rescue Project.
An Urban Chicken Tractor was on display at Five Points Park, Saturday, April 14, during the 2012 Natural Awakenings' EcoFest.
An Urban Chicken Tractor was on display at Five Points Park, Saturday, April 14, during the 2012 Natural Awakenings' EcoFest.
Many people looked at the electric bikes that were on display and for sale at EcoFest on Saturday.
Many people looked at the electric bikes that were on display and for sale at EcoFest on Saturday.
Jill Evans poses outside of her booth for Up-Cycled Fashions.
Jill Evans poses outside of her booth for Up-Cycled Fashions.
Desiree Garati with her triplets Zalea, Zoria and Zenna, 6 mos.
Desiree Garati with her triplets Zalea, Zoria and Zenna, 6 mos.
Lea Hall talks to a group about permaculture, Saturday, April 14, at EcoFest.
Lea Hall talks to a group about permaculture, Saturday, April 14, at EcoFest.
Kids and adults had fun hula hoping thanks to Outward Spiral, Saturday, April 14.
Kids and adults had fun hula hoping thanks to Outward Spiral, Saturday, April 14.
Joe Jacco creates bubbles for some kids to play with at Five Points Park, Saturday, April 14, during EcoFest.
Joe Jacco creates bubbles for some kids to play with at Five Points Park, Saturday, April 14, during EcoFest.
Cindy McRee shows her granddaughter, Lena McCree, a stuffed jellyfish from the Mote Marine table.
Cindy McRee shows her granddaughter, Lena McCree, a stuffed jellyfish from the Mote Marine table.
Tami Rockwell and Christopher Knox
Tami Rockwell and Christopher Knox
People checked out the new Tower Garden at the 2012 Natural Awakenings' EcoFest on Saturday.
People checked out the new Tower Garden at the 2012 Natural Awakenings' EcoFest on Saturday.
Parents and kids participate in a knit-a-thon, Saturday, April 14, during the 2012 Natural Awakenings' EcoFest.
Parents and kids participate in a knit-a-thon, Saturday, April 14, during the 2012 Natural Awakenings' EcoFest.
Mary Anne Watson gets some help from Courtney Mendez while trying out a stretch doing aerial yoga, Saturday, April 14.
Mary Anne Watson gets some help from Courtney Mendez while trying out a stretch doing aerial yoga, Saturday, April 14.

 

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