Talking Trash

Monday, August 24, 2009

Impressions from the County Fair

The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair ended on Saturday, and we've packed our tents, tables, and supplies up for the next event.  Here's a short retrospective of our nine days there.

The sign taped to the bus next to our booth was one you don't see every day:  “Path MUST be kept cleared – cakes coming thru!”  On the Fair's opening Friday, easy passage to the Home Arts Building across the way from us was critical for bakers bearing entries for the cake competition!  (Did you have a chance to check out the winners?  They looked scrumptious!)

Our recycling tatoos, with a reminder to "Recycle Every Day!", were popular with the younger set.  Our teen volunteers enthusiastically offered their application services for on-the-spot tatooing!

Our display of things we accept in our curbside recycling program was a great conversation starter!  Thanks for the interesting chats we had about what to put into your blue bins, and... what to keep out.  (And about that child's hand holding a yo-yo string... It's a bonus addition to this photo, but a nice opportunity to note that the yo-yos we gave out as prizes were made from recycled content!)

Here's Ana, our tireless Recycling Volunteer Program Manager, who kept track of our staff and volunteer schedule to make sure that our booth was attended at all times, replenished supplies as we ran out, and cheerfully boosted spirits on those hot, humid afternoons.

If you missed us at the Fair, maybe we'll cross paths at one of our upcoming Fall events.  Our staff and volunteers look forward to meeting you!

-- posted by Susanne

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CATEGORIES: Notes from the field , Recycling , Volunteers
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