

Mon., April 22, is a day for everyone — environmentalists and non-environmentalists alike — to surround ourselves with fresh air, feel the rich soil underneath their feet and discover their inner naturalists. Luckily, Tampa Bay organizations provide a variety of ways to help you show your love and appreciation for the planet we call home. If it's more convenient for you to celebrate over the weekend, rather than the Monday the holiday actually falls on, you have plenty of options.
Do your friends often call you a “tree hugger”? Do you find yourself wandering toward the gardening section every time you enter a superstore? If so, Greenfest might be the highlight of your year.
Hosted by non-profit volunteer group The Friends of Plant Park, this nature festival is all about the care and cultivation of indigenous plants and animals, many which you can’t find at big box stores — but the plant vendors at Greenfest will solve that problem for you. Head over to the beautiful University of Tampa campus to get your fill of all things environmental.
Or if you think the grass may be greener on the other side, you can attend the earlier festival at Indian Rocks Beach.
Come on out and join the fun! Green vendors and live music by Justin and Travis of The Groves. Event is located at the Odessa Organic Market at 8701 Gunn Hwy. in Odessa, on Saturday, April 28, 5 - 9 p.m. Dogs on leashes are welcome. Click here for a list of vendors.
This Sunday is Earth Day and there are lots of great events planned in the Tampa area. From Tampa to Brooksville, there are events all weekend, so be sure to get out and visit at least one.
On Saturday, we will be at the Ecology Florida event held in Downtown New Port Richey, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. There will also be events at the USF Botanical Gardens, Clymer Park in Gulfport, Earth Day in Brooksville, and the Great American Cleanup held at various locations.
Join us for Holistic Happy Hour on Tuesday, April 10. We will be meeting up at Boca at 901 W. Platt Street at 7 p.m.
If you are into green living, sustainable practices and a holistic way of life, come out and join us! Everyone 21+ is welcome.

As yoga continues to expand its horizons throughout the United States, so does the vision for Rasa-Lila Fest. Tampa Bay’s 2nd annual community yoga festival is on March 30-31, at Camp Brorein in Odessa. Rasa-Lila Fest will amass sixteen yoga classes, including kids and partner yoga, seven musical acts and almost thirty workshops from some of Tampa Bay’s most respected holistic health practitioners.
And if the events aren’t enough to entertain the anticipated 900 plus participants, all Rasa-Lila participants have full access to stand-up paddle boards for use on an open lake, as well as a vendor village, featuring over seventy-five local artists, restaurants, and wellness sponsors.Join us for Holistic Happy Hour on Tuesday, March 13, at 7p.m.
This is an open evening for anyone in a green business or who wants to meet like-minded people, share green ideas and have fun!! Join us at Pizza Fusion in Westchase for our second Holistic Happy Hour.

The free art exhibit, held in the café, will feature recycled crafts, jewelry, sculptures, pottery, and more. Select items will be available for purchase at the front entrance.
A holiday wine and appetizer tasting will accompany the art show, offering a variety of wines from around the globe and multitude of mouthwatering hors d’oeuvres from Prepared Foods for only $5.
Continuing its support of sustainable agriculture, farmers and food, Chipotle Mexican Grill will be hosting a 'dinner and a movie' fundraiser for Sweetwater Organic Community Farm this Thursday, November 10th, at The Museum of Science and Industry.
Guests will receive a free burrito dinner and drink to enjoy during the screening of FRESH, a 72-minute film featuring innovative and inspiring leaders in the sustainable food movement.