Islanders Leap for Green at sustainability fair

Annual event teaches lessons in sustainability, nature appreciation.

Mercer Island’s Leap for Green sustainability fair returned on April 16 at the Community and Event Center.

The first Leap for Green was held in 2008 to celebrate Earth Day by promoting environmental practices and activities for kids and adults, and to raise general awareness of local sustainability resources.

Saturday’s events included arts and crafts, a singalong, a petting zoo and a presentation from “bug chef ” David Gordon.