The scent of soil and fresh produce wafted through the air. The sounds of several local, Green revolutionaries explaining their newest product to save the world intermingled with the unsubtle sounds of live local blues music. Children as well as adults approached the interactive booths, distinguishing recyclable plastic bottles from compostable lawn clippings. The Living Lightly Fair could be considered a wonderful success.
Ball State students attended, and many volunteered, at the annual Living Lightly Fair, held at Minnetrista Cultural Center on Saturday.
"It makes me happy to see families can come and teach kids about green living," said Emily Kathman, a volunteer at the fair.
The fair was family-friendly this year with different guests and activities aimed toward children.
Sid the Science Kid, a PBS Kids character that focuses on science, was also present, greeting the younger crowd throughout the day.
"[Recycling] is hopefully something kids will remember and keep in mind when they grow up," said Zakeita Gilmore, a senior architecture major. Gilmore was a volunteer at Sid's booth Saturday.
Another emphasis of this year's Living Lightly Fair was living an active, outdoor life.
Ball State's Outdoor Pursuits occupied a booth in the long line of businesses and organizations promoting sustainability and health.
Andrew Fries, a senior architecture, said Outdoor Pursuits is a program that "is really about trying to get people outdoors and making it easier for students to be active."
Fries said Outdoor Pursuits is a service that allows students to rent equipment, from soccer balls and volleyball nets to camping and kayaking equipment.
Along with healthy living, this year's Living Lightly fair coincided with the Minnetrista Farmers Market, which offered an incredible selection of pesticide and chemical free, renewable, and locally grown fruit, vegetables and flowers.
The market area was bustling with the activity of farmers restocking and carting in their produce while shoppers browsed their wares.
Jessica Burger, a sophomore exercise science major, said she plans to have a picnic with the organic food she purchased from the market.
"It is great to take care of the earth as it takes care of me," Burger said.
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