Creative Sustainability Initative – Deadline Extended

We have expanded the deadline for the CSI program to April 12th.  Winners will be announced at the Earth Day reception 5:30-6:30pm at the Weatherspoon Art Mu seum.

Free Workshop on Earth Day! April 19

Earth Day Participant: GSO Parks & Rec

Greensboro Parks and Recreation exists to provide professional and diverse leisure opportunities through inclusive programs, facilities, parks, and open space, ensuring that Greensboro is a desirable place to work, live, and play. They maintain public trails and host community events such as summer camps and the Easter Extravaganza throughout the year. A representative from P&R will be at Earth Day 2012, offering free mini peat pods in which to plant veggies.

Earth Day Participant: Deep Roots Market

Deep Roots Market is Greensboro’s only natural foods cooperative and focuses on meeting the needs and wishes of the customers who shop there. Deep Roots specializes in providing local, organic products with no artificial colors or sweeteners, GMO ingredients, hormones, trans fats, or high fructose corn syrup. Deep Roots gives priority to companies and vendors that practice environmental sustainability, invest in their communities, treat animals ethically, and use fair labor practices. A representative from Deep Roots Market will be at Earth Day 2012, providing healthy snacks, a fun activity, store brochures, and newsletters.

Earth Day Participant: Carolina Tiger Rescue

Carolina Tiger Rescue is a nonprofit wildlife sanctuary whose mission is saving and protecting wild cats in captivity and in the wild. The center offers a home to eight different species of wildcats. Tours are available, and the center hosts a variety of events, including birthday parties and field trips. Internships are available at Carolina Tiger Rescue. A representative will be at Earth Day 2012 to provide more information about the organization.

Earth Day Participant: Benevolence Farm

 

Benevolence Farm provides a free holistic transitional living program for up to 12 women leaving North Carolina prisons where women earn an income by working on the farm. They develop skills in organic farming, small business practices, food preparation, and presentation. Benevolence Farm seeks to benefit the community through increased food security, increased safety, preservation of farmland and rural culture, sustainable housing, and women better prepared to care for themselves and their families.

 Special thanks to Helen Marie for putting together a series of Earth Day spotlight posts!

Upcoming Events!

Tuesday, March 20th -  “Greening Greensboro: How the Sustainable Cities Movement Can Make Our City and Region More Livable,”   a panel discussion and invited talk on the theme from 3:30-5:30+ pm in the Weatherspoon Auditorium) A Public Reception will follow. The evening Keynote Speaker David Owen author of  Green Metropolis: Why Living Smaller, Living Closer, and Driving Less Are the Keys to Sustainability (New York, NY.: Riverhead Books, 2009) will be held from 7-9 pm in the Sullivan Science Building, Mead Auditorium (Room 101).   Hosted by Geography Dept as part of the Harriet Elliot Annual Lecture. 
Wednesday, March 21st -  Green Drinks Greensboro – the city’s environmental networking event, meeting at REI (334 West Friendly Avenue, Suire 140, Greenbroso, NC 27410) on from 5:30-7:00 pm. Beverages and munchies will be generously provided by REI. Reconnect with old friends and make some new ones! For more info: http://www.greendrinks.org/NC/Greensboro
Thursday March 22rd- Third Annual UNCG Sustainability Shorts Film Competition, http://sustain.uncg.edu/shorts.html The entries will be screened as part of the UNCG Sustainability Film Series at the Weatherspoon Art Museum at 6:30 in the evening with winners will be announced at a celebratory reception.

Thanks to the SUSTAIN-L for the update!