With increasing media and political attention on climate change, more and more consumers are exploring practical ways to "go green."

Green Fest Southlake is Northeast Tarrant County's point of connection for North Texans to learn about the many ways to improve daily living and save money by going green.

Southlake Town Square will transform into a green oasis as socially-responsible businesses showcase their eco-friendly products and services at this FREE public expo. Attendees can expect learn practical solutions for living a sustainable and healthy lifestyle.

This year's event is expected to see a significant increase in attendance due to extended event hours; the addition of food trucks, local beer and wine; and a free concert by local musical sensation Le Freak, billed as "The Greatest Disco Band In the World."

In addition, Green Fest Southlake will include interactive activities and entertainment for all ages, fabulous raffle prizes, and a scavenger hunt for elementary students, where the two winners will receive an Apple iPad, donated by Republic Services!

Students Kindergarten through 6th grade are encouraged to participate in the green movement by collecting juice pouches or discarded cell phones for a chance to win an Apple iPad.

Audra Lewandowski, event chair, said, "Last year we collected over 5,000 juice pouches to be upcycled into new products. These juice pouches are not normally recycled, so [they] would just end up in a landfill."

Proceeds from Green Fest Southlake will benefit the programs of the Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve in Southlake.

For more information, visit www.texasgreenfest.com or www.Facebook.com/GreenFestSouthlake.

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Green Fest Southlake is Southlake's premier opportunity to learn about the many ways to be environmentally friendly, endow a sustainable future, and improve daily living by going green. The 2015 event will take place on Saturday, March 28, 2015 in Southlake Town Square. For more information, visit www.texasgreenfest.com. The Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve is a partnership of the Bob Jones Nature Center Organization, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and the City of Southlake. The mission of the Bob Jones Nature Center organization is to preserve local natural resources and history by providing places of compatible recreation and fostering education about our natural environment. For more information, visit www.bjnc.org.