Healthy living in focus – The Hindu

The Redwood Foundation will host the 11th edition of the Organic Fair with a renewed focus on promoting healthy lifestyle and mindful living. The initiative aims to create awareness about homemade, sustainable, eco-friendly and organic choices in everyday life, says Madhura Visveswaran, founder, Redwood Montessori School.

“To encourage young entrepreneurs, the students of Redwood Montessori School, Sri Sankara Senior Secondary School, Adyar, and KSN Senior Secondary School, Thiruvanmiyur, will present their handmade eco-friendly candles and soaps, baskets and other utility products,” says Madhura.

Madhura says that this year she has invited NGOs such as Naam Foundation and Hastha, who will showcase their handcrafted products at the fair. “To encourage children to shop for fresh organic vegetables and fruits, we have My Harvest Farms and Sembak Farm, who will set up a market place at the fair,” she says.

The fair will feature a wide range of organic and natural products, along with eco-friendly (non-organic) alternatives and homemade items prepared without preservatives.

Visitors can shop for chutney powders, homemade jams and pickles, kombucha, honey, cheese, wooden toys, products for babies and clothing, wire baskets, baked goodies, healthy snack options, baskets, children’s clothing and live food counters. The event is open to all and entry is free.

@ Redwood Montessori School, Teynampet, February 21, 3.30pm to 6.30pm. For details, call 9789821794.