The Gowanus Goes Green festival is happening today on the grounds of The Yard, which is on the Gowanus Canal at the Carroll Street Bridge. The day features a peformance by Brooklyn rockabilly band the Defibulators, food and beverages from V-Spot, Union Hall and the Treats Truck, and lots of stuff from local green businesses and other organizations. One highlight is that the Department of Environmental Protection’s “Skimmer Boat,” which can skim what they call “floatables” off the canal will be there for inspection. The event runs from 11AM-6PM

Highlights:
-11:30 – 12:00 Family-friendly yoga and creative movement with Bija Brooklyn
-12:00 – 12:50 and 2:30 – 3:20 Music from the Defibulators
-12:00 – 1:00 The Dept. of Transportation will be opening the Carroll Street Bridge. Up to 30 children at a time are welcome to join us for a 8-9 minute “bridge ride” as this retractile bridge is partially pulled back into land and then returned to its standard position.
-1:00 Remarks from elected officials
-(All day) As part of its skimming operations for the Canal, the Department of Environmental Protection is planning to send the Jamaica Bay, a skimmer vessel that will available for viewing.
-(All day) Children’s activities include do-it-yourself art projects using discarded materials and led by RePlayGround, crafts projects and a letter-writing campaign with Parents for Climate Protection, and face painting by Sharon Enlow.
-Raffle featuring various green goods and services including a gift basket of organic coffee, a six week session of children’s yoga, a two-hour face painting party, high tea for two (and pedicures) in a
Brooklyn organic spa, a professional mover for seven hours to pack your stuff, four hours of a non-toxic cleaning service and other prizes.