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March April 2010
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Louisville in March and April – that’s when the Earth wakes up after a good, long sleep and demands that we join the song birds and the budding trees and ... (click for more)
Louisville in March and April – that’s when the Earth wakes up after a good, long sleep and demands that we join the song birds and the budding trees and get to work recreating the world! There are endorphins to be had, planting our gardens and sweeping out our living and working spaces. Lily, the family cat, reminds us that scooting outdoors when the door is cracked is what it’s all about.
Spring springs eternal, I’m sure is what the poet meant to say! Our early spring issue of GreenList reflects our desire to get our hands in the dirt. In our January/February issue, we told about 15 Thousand Farmers, then just an idea to grow a movement to empower Louisvillians to change our local food economy. This time we lead with an update: the story of 200+ “farmers” overflowing from a church basement in late February, taking this idea one step forward into the real world. How cool is that?!
We’ve invited local talent to help us begin our urban and rural farms – naturally, sustainably. In these pages, find tips on choosing good seed, nourishing our gardens with compost, and protecting them with beneficial insects. Need materials and tools? Reduce your carbon footprint by reclaiming and reusing – create a garden with a unique story. Find the tools you need at a local store, sourced from a maker only a few miles away.
And just in time for Spring cleaning, we’ve come across some ideas for cleaning up our world. Our carbon footprint isn’t going to go anywhere without our awareness.
• Louisville Grows at UofL reminds us that food travels 1,500 miles on average to the shelves of our large conglomerate stores. Nutrition and oil: we can make healthier choices!
• Net Impact is new to the Bluegrass and it believes in the power of one at work. Read about a challenge that inspires and mentors people to make the little changes that take on the big problems. We’re hoping for 15 thousand new recyclers. We need them, and it’s just not hard!
• This is what democracy looks like! takes a look at Louisville’s presence at the anti-MTR, I Love Mountains Day sponsored by the Kentuckians for the Commonwealth. We’re getting the idea! GreenList was there and saw lots of Louisville initiatives represented, lots of passionate people out in the brisk air on the steps of the State Capitol.
This is the busy season ! We’re localizing, simplifying, educating ourselves and acting! As always, our herbalist Jenny Boice brings warm tea and sanity into a too busy life. She offers natural and herbal wisdom for those nights when sleep won’t come.
Happy spring.
Work joyfully and sleep deeply.
Play and laugh.
We’ll be outdoors with Lily.
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Holistic Moms Network Monthly Meeting
Tue Mar 9 7–8:30pm at Crescent Hill United Methodist Church / 201 S Peterson Ave
The Holistic Moms Network is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization connecting parents who are interested in holistic health and green living. We encourage moms to trust their instincts, parent from ... (click for more)
The Holistic Moms Network is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization connecting parents who are interested in holistic health and green living. We encourage moms to trust their instincts, parent from the heart, use their innate sense of what is best for their children, live in balance with the Earth, and learn about the pros and cons of all healthcare and parenting options. hmnlouisville@yahoo.com
Green Convene Open Community Meeting
Tue Mar 9 7:30–9pm at The Clifton Center 2117 Payne St
All are invited to our monthly Open Community Meetings. These meeting serve to inform the community about what The Green Convene is doing, to invite new participants in, and to ... (click for more)
All are invited to our monthly Open Community Meetings. These meeting serve to inform the community about what The Green Convene is doing, to invite new participants in, and to answer questions and concerns the community may have. Meeting on the lower level of The Clifton Center. Thank you to Heine Bros. Coffee. for providing refreshments.
SuStainable Louisville Network: 11th Day
Thu Mar 11 5:30–7:30pm at Amazing Green Planet, Westport Village, 1301 Herr Ln #117
Sustainable Louisville Network:creating opportunities for sustainability to connect, flourish & celebrate All welcome to this informal and friendly gathering of people. Contact: Valerie@begreen.org, 415 720-8188 (click for more)
Sustainable Louisville Network:creating opportunities for sustainability to connect, flourish & celebrate All welcome to this informal and friendly gathering of people.
Contact: Valerie@begreen.org, 415 720-8188
Community Farm Alliance Hosts Dinner with Joel Salatin
Fri Mar 12 5:30p at the Clifton Center 2117 Payne St
Due to overwhelming response, there are now TWO opportunities to hear Joel Salatin in KY The evening will begin at 5:30pm with a presentation from the world renowned author, Joel ... (click for more)
Due to overwhelming response, there are now TWO opportunities to hear Joel Salatin in KY
The evening will begin at 5:30pm with a presentation from the world renowned author, Joel Salatin. Stay a while longer and enjoy a local food dining experience brought to you by Sherry Hurley (Farm to Fork Catering), in partnership with some of Louisville's favorite chefs: Kathy Cary-Lily's, Mark Williams-Brown Forman, Timothy Tucker- Center of Hope Culinary Training Program, Katie Payne- Chef Instructor Sullivan University, local chef Jim Whaley, and CFA board member Jo Self- BonVivant Savant.
Tickets
Talk ONLY- $20.00 per person in advance, $25.00 at the door.
Talk and Dinner- $75.00 per person (limit 2).
To purchase, visit www.communityfarmalliance.org or call 502.775.4041. To schedule a carpool, inquire about scholarships, or request a vegetarian meal, please call 502.775.4041
2nd annual Louisville Food Summit: “Everybody Eats: Ingredients for Change”
Fri Mar 12 – Sat Mar 13 at Meyzeek Middle School
This year’s Food Summit will feature the documentary Food, Inc. as part of a national campaign called Ingredients for Change. The day will also include a tour of several Louisville-based ... (click for more)
This year’s Food Summit will feature the documentary Food, Inc. as part of a national campaign called Ingredients for Change. The day will also include a tour of several Louisville-based food initiatives and interaction with nationally renowned author Joel Salatin of Polyface Inc. who will moderate a discussion following the movie.
Community Farm Alliance will kick off the Food Summit with a dinner at the Clifton Center also featuring Joel Salatin as keynote speaker. Tickets will go on sale in January for the dinner. Saturday’s events are free. www.communityfarmalliance.org
Amazing Green Planet: Composting Workshop
Sat Mar 13 1pm & 3pm at Amazing Green Planet, Westport Village, 1301 Herr Lane #117
Composting Workshop by Breaking New Grounds at Amazing Green Planet. 20% of weekend composting sales donated to BNG. Amazing Green Planet, (502)290-1358 (click for more)
Composting Workshop by Breaking New Grounds at Amazing Green Planet.
20% of weekend composting sales donated to BNG.
Amazing Green Planet, (502)290-1358
Earth Save Pot Luck
Sat Mar 13 6–8pm, at St Paul's Methodist Church 2000 Douglass Blvd @ Bardstown Rd
Bring vegetarian, vegan or raw dish, to share, your recipe & your own utensils/plates. $1with dish or $6 w/o. www.louisville.earthsave.org (click for more)
Bring vegetarian, vegan or raw dish, to share, your recipe & your own utensils/plates. $1with dish or $6 w/o.
LNC: Bourbon Tasting, Dinner and Auction
Mon Mar 15 6:30–8:30pm at Limestone Restaurant, 10001 Forest Green Blvd
The Louisville Nature Center will hold its second annual bourbon tasting, dinner and auction on March 15th beginning at 6:30 at Limestone Restaurant located in Louisville at 10001 Forest Green ... (click for more)
The Louisville Nature Center will hold its second annual bourbon tasting, dinner and auction on March 15th beginning at 6:30 at Limestone Restaurant located in Louisville at 10001 Forest Green Boulevard. Chris Morris, Master Distiller – Woodford Reserve – will present “The Three Styles of Kentucky Whiskey Flavor”. There will be interesting silent auction items to bid on and a three course meal selected and prepared by Chef Jim Gerhardt.
Tickets are $65 each for Nature Center members and those purchasing tables of six or more. Cost is $75 for all others.
Reservations are required and can be made by calling 458-1328 or stopping by the Nature Center between the hours of 9am and 4pm Monday through Saturday. All major credit cards accepted. Proceeds benefit the Louisville Nature Center.
15,000 Farmers
Be part of this exciting concept
Gary Heine and Valerie Kausen ask you to help to create 15Thousand Farmers growing their own food organically in our Louisville backyards in the next five years! 15Thousand of us!! ... (click for more)
Gary Heine and Valerie Kausen ask you to help to create 15Thousand Farmers growing their own food organically in our Louisville backyards in the next five years! 15Thousand of us!! What does that make possible, what would life become here in our neighborhoods, in our community as this possibility unfolds? The idea is a bold one and one that we (Gary & Valerie) made up. Maybe it's never been tried before - how much fun is that!! What will it take to make this happen? You tell me... One thing it will take is a collaboration of many, many folks who want to create something new and amazing with us.
The Impact at Work Challenge Launches in Louisville
New program encourages and supports workplace greening
Net Impact Bluegrass introduces the Impact at Work Challenge to encourage positive social and environmental change initiatives within local businesses. Louisville is full of individuals passionate about making our city ... (click for more)
Net Impact Bluegrass introduces the Impact at Work Challenge to encourage positive social and environmental change initiatives within local businesses. Louisville is full of individuals passionate about making our city a better, greener place to work and live. But that goal can often seem too big for one person to overcome. The Impact at Work Challenge provides each of us with the opportunity, tools, and motivation to help enact small changes in our own lives. Our chapter is excited to see the big impact we can realize together.
Enrollments for the competition will be open until May 30, and winners will be announced in October 2010. Learn more about the Impact at Work Challenge and sign up to enter the competition at: http://www.netimpactbluegrass.org
Two Wheel Tuesday
6pm Bike Couriers Bike Shop 2132 Frankfort Av
Frankfort Avenue businesses are encouraging cyclists (kids, grandmas, racers, cruisers, etc.) to visit the avenue on Tuesday nights for “Two Wheel Tuesdays.” Everyone is invited to cycle along historic Frankfort ... (click for more)
Frankfort Avenue businesses are encouraging cyclists (kids, grandmas, racers, cruisers, etc.) to visit the avenue on Tuesday nights for “Two Wheel Tuesdays.” Everyone is invited to cycle along historic Frankfort Avenue beginning at 6:00pm, and enjoy food and drink specials from restaurants and coffee shops along Frankfort Avenue (Aztecas, Heine Bros & others).
Transition Louisville
Join a Transition Movement study group
Global oil, gas and coal production is predicted to peak in the coming years, and severe climate changes are already having effects around the world. What can you do? Transition ... (click for more)
Global oil, gas and coal production is predicted to peak in the coming years, and severe climate changes are already having effects around the world. What can you do? Transition Louisville is exploring the options. No doom and gloom group, it believes transition is “…A creative, engaging, playful process, wherein we support our communities through the loss of the familiar and inspire and create a new lower energy, largely local, infrastructure which is ultimately an improvement on the present.” – Rob Hopkins, Founder of the Transition Movement.
There’s still time to take part in the second Transition Movement study group. Fun bimonthly meetings and engaging text. For more information: http://transitionkentucky.ning.com or email info@transitionlouisville.org
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We are excited to introduce our new online directory. As a supplement to our publication we ask that all sustainable and green businesses in the Louisville area (including southern Indiana), ... (click for more)
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