Articles Archive for August 2009
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Summer Harvest with Slow Food Atlanta and Le Cordon Bleu
Host Slow Food Atlanta
Date August 30, 2009
Time 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The “rain or shine” festival is open and free to the public and will include a farmers market with celebrity chef demos, including Linton Hopkins from Restaurant Eugene, Kevin Gillespie from Woodfire Grill, Hector Santiago from Pura Vida, Butch Raphael from Whole Foods Market, Chinese Southern Belles and Cathy Conway from Avalon Catering. There will be live bands, a student run BBQ Booth, “Plant-a-Seed” and other children’s activities. We are …
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Saturday & Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM from
Aug 29, 2009 until Aug 30, 2009
Get outside and go WILD at the Big Haynes Creek Wildlife Festival presented by News/Talk 750 WSB AM at The Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, Georgia. This event promotes the understanding and enjoyment of the outdoors and will feature wildlife displays, hands-on activities and live entertainment.
Festival highlights include:
Snake Master, Steve Scruggs Wildlife Wonders, as seen on The Discover Channel
Educator Carol Brown will tell Native American stories in the living history section …
Business, education »
The green building trend is exploding as the National Association of Home Builders reports that the number of home builders, remodelers and other members of the real estate and construction industry who hold the Certified Green Professional (CGP) educational designation now tops 4,000.
The NAHB Research Center, which administers the National Green Building Certification program for new homes, developments and remodeling projects, is also reporting solid growth: More than 350 homes have been certified and there are 4,500 projects in the certification pipeline.
“When the housing market returns, it will be accompanied …
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Rain Barrel Workshop Saturday, Aug 22, 2009 10 AM to 12 PM
Celebrate World Water Week by building your own rain barrel at this fun, engaging workshop. In addition to learning important water conservation techniques, participants learn to build their own 55 gallon barrels, which are ready to collect rain by the end of the workshop. Please call to register.
Admission: $50 per rain barrel. Pre-registration is required.
Parking fee: None
Event Phone: 770-904-3500
Event Link: http://www.gwinnettehc.com/
Location:
Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center
Near the Mall of Georgia, off Plunketts Road.
2020 Clean Water Drive
Buford, …
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Nature Explorers (Ages 5 & 6)
Creature Feature- Butterflies and Moths
Naturalist-led Canoe Trips
Nature Explorers (Ages 5 & 6)
Friday, Aug 21, 2009 9:45 AM to 11 AM
Chattahoochee Nature Center – Roswell, GA
9135 Willeo Rd
Come explore weather this summer. We’ll have fun doing nature experiments and journey on an Adventure Quest. Pre-registration required. Go to www.chattnaturecenter.org or call (770) 992-2055 x237 to register. $15 non-members/$10 members (price per session; adult helper required and admitted free). Parking Fee: Free. (770) 992-2055 x237.
Creature Feature- Butterflies and Moths
Fridays 10 AM – 10:45 AM until Aug 28, …
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Saturdays 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM until Aug 29, 2009
Experience aquatic life on the Chattahoochee River up close and personal. Each trip is led by CNC naturalists, and offers a unique introduction to the ecology of the Chattahoochee River. Participants are expected to be an active part of this program. Register at scheduling@chattnaturecenter.com or (770) 992-2055 ext. 237. Pre-registration required at least one week in advance of trip. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in August at 6:00 PM – dusk, plus Saturday mornings at 8:30 AM.
Admission: $30 non-members/$25 members. Special …
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Saturdays & Sundays 3 PM – 3:45 PM until Aug 30, 2009
Learn about these powerful pollinators and the plants and animals that rely on them. Creature Feature is our new exciting program that explores animals that call the Chattahoochee River home, focusing on a unique animal and a unique feature of life monthly. All ages. Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays in August at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM, plus every Saturday & Sunday in August at 3:00 PM.
Admission: General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under …
Business, Featured »
Guest blogger Melissa Warren
My initial inspiration for this blog post comes from my insanely creative friend Bonnie Forkner. This is a girl who sends me a handmade gift every holiday, did the “green wedding” before it was trendy and plans to open an eco-friendly bed and breakfast some day. It’s not bad having my own personal Martha Stewart when I need her. Did I mention that she raises cage-free chickens in her backyard?
Bonnie recently sent me an email titled “Bonnie’s Latest.” As you can imagine, I was very anxious to …
