The ReDirect Guide announces the 4th annual Green Sprouts Organic Baby and Family Festival on September 26th at Peninsula Park. Green Sprouts is a community-inspired event that celebrates natural and healthy options for expecting parents and young families. The one-day festival will promote eco-friendly products, community-connecting ideas, and natural options for birthing and raising children. Local vendors will offer products, services and education focusing on holistic pregnancy, childbirth, healthy non-toxic nursery & home ideas, and early education. There will plenty of fun family activities and features including Portland Parenting’s “Clothing, Toy & Book Swap,” Oregon Environmental Council’s’ “Not your Mother’s Baby Shower Pavilion”, Speilwerk’s “PlaySpace”, Vivante presents the BOLD RED tent, Zenana Spa’s “Parent Pampering Station,” maternity and baby sling fashion show, hands-on activities, seminars and more. Plus, parents can enter to win a $300 gift certificate in the “Ecohaus Eco Nursery Makeover Contest”.

A three-dollar suggested donation at the door will benefit the Sustainable Oregon Schools Initiative, which offers resources to help Oregon’s K-12 schools and districts on their journey toward sustainability. For more information, seminar schedules and a full list of activities, please visit www.GreenSproutsFest.com.