‘The Seed Experience’ eco-festival coming to Greenpoint
The Seed Experience 2015, a two-day festival that focuses on living a healthy, compassionate and eco-friendly lifestyle, will take place this year on June 21 and 22, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Brooklyn Expo Center, 72 Noble St., Greenpoint.
The festival includes more than 100 exhibitors, including local merchants who sell plant-based foods and environmentally friendly products and services. The number of vegans in the U.S. has more than doubled since 2009, and more than100 million people in the U.S. are eating more plant-based foods, even though they are not vegan or vegetarian.
The Seed Experience 2015 will present world-renowned speakers including Dr. Robert Ostfeld, founder and director of Montefiore Hospital’s Cardiac Wellness Program, champion athletes and animal rights champions such as Kathy Stevens of Catskill Animal Sanctuary.
Highlights include:
An exclusive pre-premiere screening of Dr. T. Colin Campbell's documentary "PlantPure Nation" followed by a live video conference with his son Nelson Campbell, the executive producer, director and co-writer of the film.
Ten cooking demonstrations by renowned chefs such as Daphne Cheng, Maria Marlowe, Fran Costigain and Jay Astafa.
The opportunity to experience the cooking of Adam Sobel, owner of The Cinnamon Snail Food Truck, the country’s first organic vegan food truck and a four- time Vendy Awards winner.
There will also be presentations by:
Rich Roll, vegan ultra-endurance athlete and former entertainment attorney turned full-time wellness and plant-based nutrition advocate and motivational speaker.
Tim VanOrden, "U.S. Master Runner of the Year", coach and presenter in the fields of motivation and nutrition.
Capt. Paul Watson, founder of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and co-founding Director of Greenpeace Foundation
Simone Reyes, animal rights activist and aide to Russell Simmons.
Ticket prices are $30 per day and $50 for the weekend pass. Included is an exclusive offer for a 30-day free membership to Food Matters TV.
The Seed, founded in 2012, creates lifestyle events that empowers and introduces attendees to a plant-based, cruelty-free and eco-friendly living. Taking a positive and modern approach, The Seed works directly with many local businesses and large corporations that provide services to individuals who want to live an active and healthy lifestyle. Follow The Seed on Twitter @TheSeedExp and Instagram and visit the main website www.theseed.nyc to read about its events.
