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Over Spring Break, ASN assisted in leading church youth from Trinity, St. Michael’s, Christ Church, and St. Margaret’s through a green assessment of Camp Mitchell Camp and Retreat Center. The group created a short video and a summary of recommendations and actions that was presented to the Camp Board of Directors. Our assessment found that the camp is well on it’s way to becoming a greener place. We would like to salute the Camp for taking action.
As part of an initiative that began prior to the assessment, the camp has replaced almost all light bulbs with compact fluorescents, which will undoubtedly result in substantial energy savings. Since our recent presentation to the Board, the Camp replaced all shower heads with low flow fixtures, resulting in tremendous savings of water resources and on water bills. A recent Senior High Summer Camp begun construction of a compost station for the camp, and agreed to coordinate a green teams for camp groups. The green team will be a group of campers charged with the responsibility to take on the task of raising camper awareness, eco-action, and cooperation with the camp greening process during their stay at the summer camp.
We’re highly impressed with Camp Mitchell and wrote this blog simply to say, “Thanks Camp Mitchell – you just keep going, and going and going… green!”
Saturday, June 28th, 9am to 12:30pm. Help us distribute food club orders while having a great time and meeting new nice people! Let us know if you can help out! 501-372-6996, or info@arnetwork.org.
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Natural State Expo 2008 needs your support! This year we are designing a more creative, innovative expo and we need YOU! Please consider volunteering your ideas, time or money to help make this year’s expo a success!
The 2008 Green Home Show features The Interactive Green Home, a walkthrough, open-walled display showcasing green building and remodeling supplies; natural product alternatives for every room; and simple everyday actions you and your family can take to green the home. The event also includes exhibitor booths, youth activities, a marketplace, and a green playhouse competition for kids.
Volunteer! http://arnetwork.org/expo/volunteer.html
Sponsor a Room! http://arnetwork.org/expo/sponsor.html
Watch our website for updates and information! www.naturalstateexpo.org
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Community Highlights
Fundraiser for ASN & Backyard Garden Project
Eclipse Sunglasses debut at the Dreamland Ballroom
Date: Thursday June 26th, 2008
Time: Doors open at 8:00pm
Cost: $5 at the Door
Location:
Arkansas Flag and Banner Building
800 West 9th St. (Corner of 9th and State)
The Backyard Garden Project’s mission is to promote sustainable community development and access to fresh produce for all residents of Little Rock. Based on the model of City Slicker Farms in Oakland, California, our plan is to create backyard gardens for clients of local food banks who may be lacking access to fresh produce. Following an initial site visit and interview with the recipients, a raised bed-box garden will be installed in an appropriate location in their back or front yards. Production will be encouraged year round, with planting determined by whatever is in season. Follow up visits will be performed by experienced gardeners to ensure the support necessary for success. In the spirit of passing on the gift, first year recipients will become the mentors for next season’s gardens, following their year of experience and a training workshop to take place at their local community garden. The ultimate goal will be for the families to grow their own food, with the economic incentive of selling the surplus at the farmer’s market or to local restaurants.
Roots & Shoots was last weekend and it was a wild success! We all shared a locally grown and prepared meal thanks to Boulevard Bread, Penny Rudder, and a host of wonderful local farmers!
Visit www.sustainar.org for more event info and updates on a variety of “green” topics.
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ReCycles Bike CoOp
Tuesdays – 3pm to 6pm Ladies Night
Thursdays – 3pm to 6pm
Sundays – 3pm to 6pm
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ASN Local Food Club continues to run every Saturday -
Let us know if you want to receive the food club emails!
Don’t forget about the All Arkansas Cookbook. Email us for more info or to submit your favorite recipe!
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Thanks and have a great week!
Katy & Danielle
