Downtown party embraces Earth-friendliness

JACLYN O'MALLEY RENO GAZETTE-JOURNAL
Posted: 6/11/2007

Sunday's green festival in Wingfield Park is just the beginning for a new organization, spearheaded by two former local residents and aimed at convincing people that individuals can make a difference in preserving the Earth.

Founders and officials of The Envirolution say that, even though eco-friendly ideas are all over the media, especially with the recent Earth Day, part of the struggle in getting their message across is that environmental supporters are stigmatized.

"We want the green trend to become mainstream," said Abby Reider, head of West Coast operations for The Envirolution. "We're not hippies or tree huggers. We're about solutions and benefits for everyone."

DAVID B. PARKER / RENO GAZETTE-JOURNAL

Hazel Francki, 3, of Fallon dances to the reggae music
of the band Truckee Tribe on Sunday at The Envirolution
Experience at Wingfield Park in Reno.

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