Starting and Growing Your Organic Garden
Rashid Nuri, Truly Living Well Natural Urban Farm
Host Friends of Covington Library
Date February 13, 2010
Time 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Description Rashid Nuri of Truly Living Well Natural Urban
Farm will talk about what you need to know about
starting and growing your organic garden.
Rashid has almost forty years of experience. He lived three years in South east Asia, five years in Nigeria and almost two years in Ghana. He has managed public, private and community-based food and agriculture businesses in over 30 countries around …

Plant Your First Spring Garden
A Primer on the Southern Vegetable Garden
Host Oakhurst Community Garden
Date February 10, 2010
Time 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Description What can you grow in the early spring here in Atlanta? Glynis Ward will cover the basics of spring vegetable gardening. What varieties are best for this season, how to prepare your soil, and when do you get to start? The fundamentals to make your first spring garden a success. Save money, build your experience and enjoy a bountiful harvest by growing your own. …

According to Georgia Organics the following restaurants and caterers have shown a commitment to sourcing sustainable and locally-grown food from Georgia farm:
5 Seasons Brewing
The 5 Seasons is an award winning, locally owned American restaurant and brewery. We purchase much of our produce and meats from many small, local, sustainable, and organic farms. From these wonderful ingredients we prepare 20 to 30 seasonal specials a day and pair them with our famous hand-crafted beer. The spent grain from making our amazing beer is used to make our fresh bread. We …

Appraisal values may be what is limiting the number of green homes being built, according to the National Home Builders Association. While we know the value that comes with energy-efficiency, lenders and appraisers are not fully recognizing the value of green innovation.
However, don’t let that deter you from building green or remodeling with eco-friendly products. Eventually the appraisal process will come around, and, when it comes time to sell, buyers will love the green features of your home.
Manufacturers of sustainable products for today’s new homes are Kohler, Marvin Windows and Whirlpool and …

When it comes to “being green” in wine, it is an area of discussion fraught with confusion. Let us help you clear things up! What does it mean when a wine is ORGANIC? How is it different from a “normal” wine? Do organic wines taste better? See for yourself.
How are sulfites used in wine, and what is their impact on us? How are wineries using sustainable agriculture as a sustainable business practice? How is the “waste” from winemaking being re-used in remarkable ways? How do you know if a wine …

Innovative energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in Georgia are receiving $10 million in competitive grant funds through the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Competitive Grant Program administered by the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority (GEFA).  The program, which was launched in July 2009, is funding 16 projects as a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
“Energy efficiency and renewable energy are both key components of Georgia’s State Energy Strategy,” said GEFA Executive Director Phil Foil.  “The projects we’re funding today will help encourage energy savings and the adoption …

Energy efficiency is typically one of the first places business look for savings.  Reducing your energy consumption saves money and reduces your carbon footprint, but what is the cost and how do you pay for it?  is it worth the investment?
Learn about opportunities to green your business operations, grow business and profit. We will discuss topics such as energy conservation, tax incentives & alternative financing options for greening your business and tips on communicating your sustainability goals internally and externally.
Teresa Newman – Energy and Environmental Solutions – Siemens Industry
Wayne Robertson, …

Feb 16 & 17
BOMA-Atlanta GREEN Real Estate Summit
BOMA-Atlanta presents the inaugural GREEN Real Estate Summit (GRES), held Feb. 16 and 17, 2010 at the Emory Conference Center Hotel in Atlanta. As the first meeting of its kind in the state of Georgia, the Summit brings together commercial real estate owners, property managers, facility managers, building engineers and companies providing green products and services to learn about the benefits of utilizing sustainable practices. Specifically, the event will focus on sustainable operations and maintenance of existing buildings. Read More

Georgia Organics is …

Green Wednesdays
Green Wednesdays is an informal gathering of like-minded professionals and individuals interested in connecting with others to share ideas on Green Business.  At each meeting we have a short presentation by one of our members and the rest of the time is devoted to networking.
DATE: 2/3/2009
TIME: 11:45 AM
5 Seasons Westside

1000 Marietta Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
For Directions CLICK HERE
Presenter:
Rochelle Routman, Sustainability Program Manager and Environmental Specialist at Georgia Power
Register now and save time:  www.greencs.org/events/greenwednesdays

Starting February 12, 2010, the State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program will provide Georgia residents with rebates ranging from $25 to $199 on ENERGY STAR rated appliances.  ENERGY STAR appliances eligible for the program include clothes washers, dishwashers, air conditioners, heat pumps, furnaces, water heaters, refrigerators and freezers.   The total amount available for rebates is $8.6 million.  Purchases made prior to February 12, 2010, will not be eligible.
“The opportunity to receive rebates on the purchase of energy efficient appliances starts February 12,” said GEFA Executive Director Phil Foil.  “Georgians can …

Gwinnett’s Department of Water Resources says now is a great time to save money, energy, and water by finding and fixing leaks in homes and businesses.
Faucets that drip constantly need new washers to make a tight seal when the faucet is closed. Homeowners should call a plumber if they don’t know how to make this relatively simple repair themselves.
To check a toilet for leaks, Jim Scarbrough with DWR recommends putting a drop or two of food coloring in the tank. If the color shows up in the bowl within a …

The Green Commission of DeKalb County January 30, 2010 | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Hosted by CEO Burrell Ellis and Commissioner Kathie Gannon
Please join us for the 2nd in a series of workshops on creating a sustainable DeKalb. Interested in starting a garden in your community? Looking for access to fresh, local fruits and vegetables? Join us to find out more about the new Community Gardens initiative in DeKalb County. Workshop participants will have the opportunity to talk to representatives from local farms and gardens, and sign up for Community …

The 8th Annual Earth Day Kids Fest (EDKF) sponsored by Captain Planet Foundation (CPF), Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC), Macy’s and Comcast promises to be education and fun rolled into one! Taking place on April 17, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Chattahoochee Nature Center, this event is a unique and exciting hands-on environmental education event where we encourage youngsters to take the first steps in becoming environmental stewards. Through engaging activities and performances, kids are energized with empowering information, allowing them to lead the way in preserving …

Windsong Properties, Atlanta’s leading Active Adult courtyard homebuilder, was recently nominated for EarthCraft Builder of the Year for its Somerset community in Woodstock. The winner will be announced at the annual EarthCraft Builder’s Awards Breakfast to be held Jan. 29 at Philips Arena’s Horizon Club.
For the past five years, EarthCraft has recognized the top green builders throughout the metro-Atlanta area. Windsong Properties is one of four builders nominated for the prestigious award.
“It is an honor to be nominated for this coveted award,” said Windsong Properties Managing Partner, Steve Romeyn. “This …

Old dawg, new tricks or vice versa?  The nation’s oldest “ag” school fields “Reclaiming Agriculture,” Georgia Organics’ 13th annual conference with keynote speaker Carlo Petrini, founder of the Slow Food movement.  That’s right Dawgs, Georgia Organics will cover your campus like organically grown kudzu over the weekend of February 19 – 20.   Green thumbs and farm-fresh food fans will have to move fast in the ag-ed epicenter to take in all the garden-fresh offerings, including tours of farms, ag research stations, gardens and restaurants; presentations and exhibits; workshops and classes …