Get Wild, Child!
Be Out There At Home, School and Play
Celebrate National Wildlife Week by doing what comes naturally. Whatever you do—at home, school or play—do it outdoors and have fun! Climb trees, chase butterflies, dig in the dirt and celebrate nature. You’ll become healthier, happier and more connected to the world around you.
Get Wild At Home
Receive a custom Family Activity Passport featuring a week’s worth of local animals and plants to watch for, tips for gardening with children, and games. Download fun nature-themed activities, find local outdoor spots to visit …

 Mar 6, 2011 until Mar 12, 2011 
Ground Water Awareness Week spotlights this valuable and renewable resource that is essential to the health and well being of humanity and the environment. For example, about half of the U.S. population receives its drinking water from wells and more than 90 percent of the fresh water in the United States and around the world is groundwater.
The Web site of the National Ground Water Association contains information on:

What is ground water?
Ground water’s importance to the environment
Ground water’s importance to people
Ground water stewardship
Ground water …

Wednesday, Mar 2, 2011

The Georgia Safe Routes to School Resource Center sponsors Georgia Walk to School Day each March. While, schools are encouraged to host their event the first Wednesday in March, they can choose any day in March that best fits their needs.
This year’s state-wide event is Wednesday, March 2. While the events are commonly called, Walk to School Day, the spirit of the event encourages walking or bicycling.
Register your event online and then explore the Web site for ideas and materials for planning and implementing your event.
More …

According to Southeast Green:
in anticipation of soon-to-be-introduced Congressional legislation to regulate personal care products – The Story of Stuff Project will release The Story of Cosmetics, a 7-minute animated movie, at www.storyofcosmetics.org. Hosted by Annie Leonard, the creator of the viral video hit The Story of Stuff, the film was co-produced by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, a national coalition of over 150 women’s, environmental and health organizations, and Free Range Studios.
The Story of Cosmetics employs the trademark Story of Stuff style to …

Enjoy green living at Oakland Park, a boutique community of just 65 condos! As a silver LEED certified condo, Oakland Park’s earth-friendly construction helps save the planet and new pricing will save Atlanta homebuyers money.  Spacious one bedrooms are now priced from $119,900 and two bedrooms from $159,900.  Oakland Park is FHA approved. Plus, qualified buyers can receive up to $35,000 in down payment assistance. There isn’t a better deal on Atlanta real estate!
Residents enjoy expansive views of …

The 31st annual American Community Gardening Association (ACGA) Conference to be held at the Loudermilk Center in the heart of Atlanta, GA from August 5-8, 2010 will showcase the area’s community gardens and urban agriculture projects.  The 2010 conference theme is “Holistic Approach to Building Sustainable & Healthy Communities: The Choice is Yours.” Over 3 1/2 days, there will be workshops, concurrent sessions,  bicycling and bus tours to Atlanta’s diverse community gardens and other green sites, keynote speakers, a film festival, the …

Great American Backyard Campout

Saturday, Jun 26, 2010

The Great American Backyard Campout (GABC)™ is a one-night event for families, youth and individuals to camp out in their backyards or local parks and to discover the fun of being in the great outdoors.
Discover why it’s called the great outdoors. It’s because there’s room to breathe, room to grow, room to talk and connect. It’s because there’s no limit to what you can discover when you reconnect with nature. And the most amazing thing of all is that all that can …

Green Chamber of the South in Collaboration with BOMA Atlanta and C21
Presents: Going Green at the Atlanta Botanical Garden
Come see a case study of the Atlanta Botanical Garden’s $55 million LEED-certified expansion, including a state-of-the-art visitor center and parking deck.
On Thursday, June 24, come hear:
Stanley Daniels, renowned architect and partner – Jova Daniels Busby,
Mary Pat Matheson, executive director – Atlanta Botanical Garden
Elyse Hammett, vice president of client service – c21
as they dig through the marketing PR value of going green and how to use marketing PR initiatives to increase …

Whether you have a dog or not, bring your tail to the Greendog VIPup Party on Wednesday, February 24 to celebrate Atlanta’s first and only GREEN dog daycare, boarding and grooming facility!  Enjoy light bites from Alon’s Bakery & Market, Jake’s Ice Cream for dessert, wine tastings, brews from Sweetwater Brewery, drool-worthy gift bags, and dancing to the tunes of DJ Doggie Style.  Oh, and you’ll get to walk the green carpet with the PUParazzi snapping your every move.
476 Whitehall Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Get Directions
P:(404) 577-DOGS (3647)
F: (404) 577-3658
E: info@greendog.com
Their mission …

The Bill Would:

Have Dire Economic and Environmental Consequences

Allowing the return of yard trimmings back to landfills would be devastating to small businesses engaged in composting/mulching and recycling programs. The landscaping industry has already suffered significant job losses as a result of the economy and the drought. More jobs would be lost and others would not be created if the state reverses its decision on the ban.
Compost infrastructure is beginning to grow in Georgia as the US EPA has placed food scrap recovery along with yard trimmings at front and center …

Lovers of fresh produce, colorful flowers, and delicious baked goods can double their pleasure this year at the Suwanee Farmers Market. In addition to its traditional Saturday morning hours, the Suwanee market also will be open Tuesday evenings.
“Our farmers are excited to be able to offer fresh produce twice a week through the Suwanee market,” says Events Coordinator Amy Doherty. “Now, those residents who enjoy sleeping in on the weekend have a chance to enjoy fresh, in-season produce, too, on Tuesday evenings.”
The Suwanee Farmers Market will be open at Town …

Friday, Feb 19, 2010 until Saturday, Feb 20, 2010 7:30 AM to 10 PM

In many ways, Athens is the epicenter of Georgia’s agricultural wisdom, primarily because of the University of Georgia’s renowned agriculture school. “Reclaiming Agriculture” will engage the energy of the Athens good food community, especially focusing on the students, faculty and farms of UGA and the robust cultural scene of the city through farm tours, expert speakers, and in-depth workshops on sustainable food and farms.
Highlights include:

10 farm tours
70+ presenters on topics including composting, beekeeping, mushrooms, herbs, …

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 …

Sierra Club’s The Green Life has great green tips. Check out this tip too: Green Your Sports: Eco-Friendly Running Shoes
Tip #4: Give Old Shoes New Life
Perhaps your intensifying workout program calls for shoes with more support, better fit, or smarter design. Your old kicks needn’t end up in a landfill. Organizations like Soles4Souls and One World Running donate used sneakers to those in need. Nike will transform worn-out shoes (of any brand) into Nike Grind, which is used as a surface material for basketball courts and running tracks. Looking for …