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May June 2012

Eat local, shop local and embrace the beauty and bounty of the season.

While many of us see the approaching summer as an opportunity to slow down a little, vacation with the family and appreciate the beauty all around us, the Happy Little ... (click for more)

While many of us see the approaching summer as an opportunity to slow down a little, vacation with the family and appreciate the beauty all around us, the Happy Little Bee on the cover reminds me of a different perspective. The farmers that feed us and the creatures of all sizes that help them are working overtime so we can enjoy the bounty of the season. Take some time during the coming months to enjoy the local, seasonal food. Be amazed at the rich tastes and textures of fruits and vegetables picked at the peak of ripeness. Go to a farmers’ market as often as you can and thank the farmer for all they do. We’ve included a list of farmers’ markets on pages 18-20 in this issue. The list is as accurate as the information available at press-time. For up-to-date information check with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, http://www.kyagr.com/marketing/farmmarket/index.htm.

On a more urban note, for many of us the closest we get to experiencing the joy of nature is dealing with our lawns. Metro APCD is continuing to offer incentives for trading in gas lawnmowers for less polluting alternatives. Eric Burnette gives us the details of the program and offers some additional suggestions for greener lawn options (pun intended). Be sure to shop at locally owned businesses for your lawn and garden needs.

There’s a parking garage on Third Street across from the Yum Center with a sign partially blocking the sidewalk that says “Pedestrians watch for cars leaving garage”. When I learned to drive, pedestrians on sidewalks and in crosswalks had the right of way. Jackie Green has some Ideas to help make the streets safer for walking that can contribute to a healthier community.

May 18th is bike to work day. Amanda Fuller offers some insights into the benefits of biking and ideas on making Louisville more bike friendly. Many of these ideas have been around for a long time. If Louisville is going to become a truly sustainable city it’s time to blow the dust off the plans and start implementing them.

Spring invites us outdoors where nature is beauty and wisdom. Diane Walker offers her perspective on how nature teaches us to deal with some of the overwhelming feelings we experience on a daily basis or in times of extreme crisis.

And finally, in addition to our concern about the air we breathe outdoors, we should also be aware of indoor air quality. We are reprinting an article by Laila Alizadeh, co-owner of Bluegrass Green on Market Street telling us how to maintain a healthy indoor environment.

Eat local, shop local and embrace the beauty and bounty of the seasons so we can all live long and prosper.

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Louisville's Bike to Work Day Celebration

Friday, May 18

Four locations around town will be set up at 7 a.m. so commuters can meet up and ride with others. Then at lunchtime at 4th Street Live downtown, we get ... (click for more)

Four locations around town will be set up at 7 a.m. so commuters can meet up and ride with others. Then at lunchtime at 4th Street Live downtown, we get together to celebrate the bicycle and give away a bike! Leading up to the event, we're working to make a bike commuter out of YOU! We're offering free bike escorts if you want to try bicycle commuting, and a commuter challenge! Check out Bike Month and Register now for our Bike to Work Day. You could win a bike! Join in the fun and SAVE your gas money! Learn more at: www.louisvilleky.gov/BikeLouisville/biketoworkday.htm

Poke Sallet Festival

Sat, May 19, 10am-2pm at the Douglass Loop Farmers' Market

The market is going to hold its first festival of the season this Saturday...Poke Sallet Festival. This will be in conjunction with the book sale at Briney to benefit the ... (click for more)

The market is going to hold its first festival of the season this Saturday...Poke Sallet Festival. This will be in conjunction with the book sale at Briney to benefit the mission trip. Time is the same. We will have guest art vendors and music. The weather should be beautiful!

The next festival is Blackberry, and will be either July 14 or 21.

The Root Cellar Celebrates First Anniversary

Sat, May 19 at 1484 S. Third St., corner of Third and Hill.

The Root Cellar has been supplying Louisville with fresh, local produce, meat and dairy products in a unique corner market for a year already. Come and help Ron celebrate. He's ... (click for more)

The Root Cellar has been supplying Louisville with fresh, local produce, meat and dairy products in a unique corner market for a year already. Come and help Ron celebrate. He's still working out the details but it should be quite a party. Look for more information on facebook or www.louisvillerootcellar.com.

FOXHOLLOW FARM 2nd ANNUAL SPRING FESTIVAL

Sat, May 19, Noon-5pm at Foxhollow Farm, 8905 Highway 329, Crestwood.

Activities for all ages including: hay & horse rides, face painting, farm fresh food, live music, corn hole, horse shoe, garden educational activities and good ol’ family farm fun! Please help us raise awareness about the importance of local farmers and educating a new generation of farmers and consumers. Your support will help the Gilda’s Club garden and provide educational farm tours for the Gilda’s Club kids. www.foxhollow.com

Buy Local First Fair

Sunday, May 20th, 2-6pm at The Watertower, River Rd. and Zorn Ave

LIBA, Grasshoppers Distributing and the LVAA are all partnering to bring you a celebration of locally owned/operated boutiques, shops, galleries, restaurants, breweries and much more. There will be farmers' market booths, local art, handmade treasures, a variety of delicious food, live music, "Top Chef" competition, a kids area, craft beer and raffle. information

World Affairs Council "Global Issues Forum"

Mon, May 21, 6:30pm at The Green Building, 732 E. Market St.

Competing for the Future: Sustainable Energy in China and At Home Dr. Susan Tierney to Speak at World Affairs Council Global Issues Forum When it comes to sustainable energy, how ... (click for more)

Competing for the Future: Sustainable Energy in China and At Home

Dr. Susan Tierney to Speak at World Affairs Council Global Issues Forum

When it comes to sustainable energy, how do we stack up? And where are we headed? Dr. Susan Tierney, a testifying expert and a former Assistant Secretary for Policy at the U.S. Department of Energy, will discuss current and future policy - both for China and here at home in Kentucky at the next World Affairs Council "Global Issues Forum"

In addition to her past role at the Department of Energy, Dr. Tierney is known throughout the field as an expert on energy policy and economics, specializing in the electric and gas industries. She has consulted to companies, governments, non-profits, and other organizations on energy markets, economic and environmental regulation and strategy, and energy facility projects. Her expert witness, business consulting, and arbitration services have involved industry restructuring, market analyses, regulatory policies for renewables and energy efficiency. She is a member of the Bipartisan Policy Center's energy project and the Secretary of Energy's Advisory Board. Recently, she was also appointed to the National Petroleum Council.

Monday, May 21

5:30 p.m. Members-Only Reception

6:30 p.m. Presentation and Q&A

The Green Building, 732 E. Market Street

Cost: $15 for members | $25 for nonmembers

RSVP: Online Registration - www.worldkentucky.org or call (502) 561-5422

More info: http://www.worldkentucky.org/blog/post.cfm/global-issues-forum-with-dr-susan-tierney

15Thousand Farmers

Meets on the 15th of the month at the Growing Center at Dismas St. Ann, 1515 Algonquin Pky

On the 15th of every month the members of 15Thousand Farmers gather together for a potluck meal and to hear a guest speaker share their wisdom on gardening. This is ... (click for more)

On the 15th of every month the members of 15Thousand Farmers gather together for a potluck meal and to hear a guest speaker share their wisdom on gardening.

This is a wonderful community event that enables members of 15Thousand Farmers to get to know each other, ask questions, share knowledge, and trade seeds and plants.

15Thousand Farmers helps create, empower, and inspire 15thousand new, sustainable, backyard/front yard farmers in Louisville, KY to feed their families and themselves! How? By using simple and easy instructions, checklists, materials and ongoing support provided through local growers and resources that will provide everything needed to start growing food in our yards, on decks or in community gardens.

What will 15Thousand sustainable food growers mean to us here in Louisville?

• We’ll learn we can plant a seed and feed ourselves!

• And as we grow our own food, we can grow the community in our neighborhoods. We can meet our neighbors around a common interest – sharing growing secrets, trading special vegetables or herbs and seeds!

• We take back our power of choice! As we grow our own food, we begin to realize we have a choice to take charge of things we hold dear – abundant, inexpensive, delicious, nutritious sustainable food, sharing it with friends, saving money we usually spend at the grocery, reconnect with nature just outside our back door, making new friends in our neighborhood with a common interest, helping transform this community and the world.

• As we grow our food locally, we reduce our dependence on foreign oil as we buy less stuff that has been shipped in by truck, train or plane from distant states or countries.

• Sustainable growing sequesters carbon faster than any other current technology. So as we plant and grow our food, we powerfully affect climate change.

• Growing our own food in the neighborhood is fun and anyone can do it, from age three to 103!!!

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