Anti-Racism Committee (ARC)
Anti-Racism Committee (ARC) provides workshops and information about the issues of racism in our society.
A Piece by Kayla
fb.com/apiecebykayla
Handmade Acrylic art and clay jewelry
Axial Creations
axialcreations.etsy.com
Custom chainmaille jewelry, dreamcatchers, and apparel.
Blacksmith, Steven Helis
Steven Helis has been practicing the craft of Blacksmithing for over 30 yrs. He will show how to heat and hammer recycled steel into useful items. Things that can be used at home, in the garden or for camping & cooking outdoors. He will also offer Souvenir Horseshoes for sale & make your own necklace station, at which you can punch your name into a medallion.
Butter Duck Farms
butterduckfarms.com
Handmade natural skin and hair care products. Soaps, lotions, aluminum free deodorants, herbal salves, lip balms and more.
Citizens Against Ruining the Environment ~ C.A.R.E.
willcountycare.org
“C.A.R.E. (Citizens Against Ruining the Environment) is an all volunteer 501-c3 environmental organization dedicated to protect Mother Earth. Work on issues such as air & groundwater & reducing plastic consumption.
Cathy Mikoff
Variety of hand painted rocks; mushrooms, ladybugs, flowers, turtles, frogs, bumble bees.
Citizen's Climate Education
citizensclimateeducation.org
Citizens’ Climate Education (CCE) is a nonpartisan grassroots advocacy organization that empowers people from diverse backgrounds to educate key stakeholders, policymakers, and the general public about effective solutions to climate change. This powerful corps of climate advocates builds political will for long-lasting climate solutions at the federal and state level.
City of Joliet - Arborist
City of Joliet Arborist. I will have a variety saplings to give away and tree information.
City of Joliet - Stormwater Display
cityofjoliet.info
The City’s management of stormwater cleanliness (quality) is governed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the National Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit process. Residents will be encouraged to participate in environmentally conscience storm water management through the use of rain barrels, rain gardens, and the proper disposal of trash, pet waste, oil, and other contaminants. Contaminants and debris should never be dumped into a storm sewer drain as these contaminants directly affect the water quality of our streams and rivers.
Coffee N Repeat
coffeenrepeat.com
At COFFEE N REPEAT, we care for each consumer just as we care for each bean. We want to make sure you have the best coffee drinking experience; whether it’s to start your morning, a little afternoon pick-me-up, or to wrap up the day.
CreationssByyEmilyy
CreationssByyEmilyy
Handmade macrame home decor
Drover's Natural Farms
fb.com.droverstrailnaturalfarms
We are a local Natural Farm. We offer several varieties of fresh vegetables, eggs, chicken, beef and prepared foods made with most of our ingredients.
Encore Art Shop
encoreartshop.com
These days I’m strongly focused on ceramics, but I still love my watercolors! Be sure to browse the site to see some of my past work and don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions.
Go Doggy Run Hot Dog Cart
godoggyrun.com
It’s no secret Chicago, IL is a meat-lover’s paradise, but Go Doggy Run Hot Dog Cart is providing residents of the Windy City and its suburbs with a whole new take on the hot dog cart. Rather than appealing solely to beef connoisseurs, the team here strives to build a menu with options for all types of diets. By offering vegetarian options and healthier alternatives like chicken and turkey alongside traditional Vienna beef dogs, they create a catering experience every attendee can enjoy.
There’s a three-step process to deliciousness here. First, pick your style of hot dog. Then, choose either a classic white bun or up the ante with some poppyseeds. Last, pile on the toppings, options running the gamut from relish to onions to sport peppers to celery salt. Once you’ve created your personal masterpiece, sink your teeth into a piping hot frank. Sound delicious? Of course, it does, so have Go Doggy Run out to cater your next event.
GreenGrids Solar
greengridssolar.com
We promote clean solar energy. We exclusively install the SunPower system.
Incredible Bats
incrediblebats.com
Sharon and Dan have been promoting bat education in the Midwest since 1996. Our goal as bat educators is to inform people about the many benefits of bats.
We enjoy all different kinds of animals, not just bats! Over the years we have owned dogs, cats, fish, rabbits, rats, reptiles, amphibians, and skunks. We bring our skunks to shows so that people can enjoy a native species of animal that loves to be petted and handled by anyone.
We travel all across Illinois, and have had shows in Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Iowa, Missouri, and Kentucky, Arkansas, West Virginia, Virginia. In 2016 did 4 shows in Ontario, Canada.
InSpirit Adornments
fb.com.inspirtadornments
Jewelry created from stones, beads, wire, and clay.
Jen by Jennifer
jenbyjennifer.com
Hand painted art.
JP Treats & Delivery
fb.com/jptreats.delivery
We’ve created a pancake/waffle mix that all you do is add water & cook. Get homemade taste & no mess. Made with LOVE from our kitchen to yours.
National Hook-up of Black Women Joliet Chapter
nhbwjoliet.com
The National Hook-Up of Black Women, Inc. Joliet Chapter is a non-profit 501(c)3 charitable community service organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and their families through support of the arts, culture, education, health wellness, and human service program.
Pachamama Alliance Chicagoland CoHearts
pachamama.org
Our Vision is to build a team of individuals who are motivated and empowered to “bring forth an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling, socially just presence on this planet. ”
We seek answers to the question, “Where can we make a difference?”
Our Mission then is to share what we learn through research to educate and recruit others of like mind.
We work collaboratively to take local action that supports national and global initiatives that create a sustainable world.
Paper & Cork
Plainfield Public Library
papl.info
Our Mission:
We strive to educate, inform, entertain, and culturally enrich our community.
The Library’s mission states what the Library will do to achieve its vision. Carrying out the mission is an ongoing process that promotes lifelong learning, civic participation, the joy of reading, and cultural understanding. All library services and programs connect to the mission and the work of staff helps the Library advance this mission every day.
SASCreative Art
fb.com/SASCreative Art
Contemporary abstract coasters, trivets, and art pieces that are original and pleasing to the eye. Each piece is uniquely different. Commissioned pieces available.
ShareFest Will County
shareFestwillcounty.org
ShareFest Will County is a not-for-profit organization with a purpose to serve the deepest needs of the people in Will County with the resources available to us. This includes food, clothes, educational supplies, free healthcare, employment opportunities and environmental impact projects.
Sisters of St. Francis
jolietfranciscans.org
The Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate are a Franciscan Religious community of women and Associates centered in the Unites States and Brazil. We are committed to the Gospel way of life in the spirit of Saints Francis and Clare. In that spirit we live united in prayer and service where we see a need. We take special care to speak and act for the poor, the voiceless, for the earth and all its peoples.
The Center
findingthecenter.net
Our experienced medical professionals put your healing needs first. We are proud to provide a high quality level of customer service, medical experience, and commitment to health and wellness to all our patients. Our goal is to make you feel better as quickly as possible.
The Conservation Foundation
www.theconservationfoundation.org
The Conservation Foundation is local nonprofit land and water conservation organization working in northern Illinois. In Will County we provide coordination for the Lower DuPage River Watershed Coalition and the Lower DesPlaines Watershed Group in addition to working with the Forest Preserve District of Will County to preserve natural open spaces. We also coordinate the Conservation@Home program working with private landowners to create healthy, functional landscapes.
The Cookie Garden
thecookiegarden.com
Opened in 1987, The Cookie Garden creates unique cookie bouquets for any occasion and has a delicious assortment of a variety of cookies.
The Natural Naturalist
thenaturalnaturalist.com
Teaching Naturalist programs in a fun and loving way.
University of St. Francis
st.francis.edu/campus-sustainability
We are a husband-and-wife team that started our candle-making journey in 2017. We built the business out of a love of candles and animals. We saw such a need and an overwhelming homeless animal population and thought why can’t we do something we love and give back to something we believe in? That is how What Makes Your Heart Melt Candle LLC was formed. 100% Hand Poured Soy Candles.
What Makes Your Heart Melt
whatmakesyourheartmelt.com
We are a husband-and-wife team that started our candle-making journey in 2017. We built the business out of a love of candles and animals. We saw such a need and an overwhelming homeless animal population and thought why can’t we do something we love and give back to something we believe in? That is how What Makes Your Heart Melt Candle LLC was formed. 100% Hand Poured Soy Candles.
Wild Birds Unlimited
jolietwbu.com
Your local backyard bird feeding experts.
Will County Audubon
willcountyaudubon.org
In the mid 1940’s, a group of birders got together and formed a local Audubon Club. The group officially became the Will County Chapter of the Illinois Audubon Society (IAS) in 1971. The IAS is a not-for-profit conservation organization chartered by the State of Illinois in 1897. Both organizations are dedicated to conserving wildlife and habitat in Will County. Many Will County Audubon members volunteer and serve as interpreters at the Lake Renwick Heron Rookery and Nature Preserve in Plainfield, IL.
Will County Bee Keepers
http://willbees.org
WillBees is a non-profit organization that raises awareness of the products and services of the honey bee hive, encourages cooperation among local beekeepers, contributes to the advancement of education about beekeeping and its related activities, and offers support to our members and neighboring communities.
Will County Health Department - Environmental Health
willcountyhealth.org
Will County Health Department Environmental Health Division will be bringing radon test kits, water sample bottles for wells, info on west nile virus, wells, septics, radon, and other brochures and giveaways.
Will County Resource Recovery & Energy
willcountygreen.com
Will County provides many services to residents and businesses, including environmental and energy efficiency assistance. Our Collection programs promote waste reduction, reuse, recycling and proper disposal. Please see our “green” website or Facebook page for more information!
Wings And Talons
wingsAndTalons.org
Meet and learn about Birds of Prey at Bluestem Earth Festival. Trained raptor handlers from Wings and Talons will talk about and answer your questions.
Wings and Talons is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that is staffed by all volunteers, who are dedicated to promoting awareness and conservation of raptors through educational programs. The raptors come to our care after a rehabilitation process has determined that they are not releasable back to the wild, at which point we take them in and commit to their care for the rest of their natural lives. We are completely dependent on donations from the public and programs we take the raptors to, and 100% of all donations go directly for the care of the raptors. We volunteer our time for their care and at programs throughout the year at public events and at schools
Below are our vendors and exhibitors for Bluestem Earth Festival 2023. We are so excited to share with you both new and returning vendors and exhibitors. Check back as we are updating this page regularly.