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Arkansas Sustainability Network (ASN)Community News |
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| August 12, 2009 |
ARKANSAS SUSTAINABILITY NETWORK (ASN) |
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| Developing sustainable communities through education, innovation and collaboration.
ASN 1419 South Main Little Rock, AR 72202 501.372.6996 501.837.7959 EmailASN@gmail.com www.littlerock.locallygrown.net Executive Director: Katy Elliott Board of Directors: Alison Hall Scott McGhehee Tera Easter Penny Rudder Dwayne McFarlan Juli Brandenberger Erika Gee Julie de Preux Nancy Dockter Amie Lein Jill Bayles |
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Workshop Offers Help for Winter Gardeners…Build an Insulated Cold Frame – September 26thCold frames provide an easy and effective location for winter crops. Herb Culver, from Bean Mountain Farm, will lead this workshop at Felder Farm. Herb has been organic gardening for 30 years. He currently operates Bean Mountain Farm, which specializes in open-pollinated/heirloom vegetables, herbs (culinary and medicinal), and landscaping plants. At this workshop, Herb will teach us how to construct a 3’ x 12’ water barrel insulated cold frame at Felder Farm. 9am to 1pm, $15. Workshop culminates with a picnic-style lunch. Minimum: 8 participants, maximum: 20 participants. To register or for more info contact us at EmailASN@gmail.com, or call 501.372.6996. Looking for Environmental Educators and Curriculum SpecialistsAs we prepare for our work with Felder Academy teachers this fall, integrating the school garden into their classroom activities, we welcome input and assistance from folks throughout our Network. Are you interested in helping middle and high school students get hands-on educational opportunities that revolve around the topics of healthy food and gardening? If so, let us know! ASN Board of Directors MeetingWednesday, August 26th, 5:30pm at The House on Palm and Kavanaugh. We’re excited to welcome seven new members to the ASN Board of Directors! Others interested in serving on the Board of Directors or Advisory Board please contact us. |
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Community HappeningsIt’s our pleasure to keep you informed of community events, info, and announcements… City of Little Rock Sustainability Commission to Host Sustainability SummitSeptember 25th and 26th at the Statehouse Convention Center, mark your calendars for an informative and engaging conference event to highlight local agencies and resources and feature presentations from city officials and panels on a variety of topics, including local food, urban revitalization, recycling, and more. As part fo the event, welcome the keynote speaker, Mayor Bob Dixson of Greensburg, Kansas. After Greensburg was devastated by a massive tornado, Mayor Dixson resolved to rebuild the city as a “green” town. Since this landmark decision, the town has become a leader in sustainable development and sustainable initiatives. For more information email LRSustainabilitySummit@gmail.com, or call John McClure with AR Convention and Event Marketing at 501-993-7502. Food Preservation and Canning Workshop Series presented by the Root Café.August 18 – Raw Food August 25- Canning 101: Berry Delicious Jam Sept 1 – Perfecting Pesto and Freezing 101 Sept 8- Canning 101: Totally Tomatoes For costs and registration information, email TheRootCafe@yahoo.com. Spotlight on More New Green BusinessesIt’s All Green & More offer all natural bath & body products, organic clothing, fair-trade merchandise and more! Visit the store online at http://www.itsallgreenandmore.com. Slow Food Event to Highlight Importance of Healthy School LunchesTime For Lunch: Slow Food Eat-in The US Green Building Council- Arkansas Chapter to host Sustainable Arkansas 2009 ConferenceFriday, September 11 at the Embassy Suites in Rogers, AR, this seventh annual statewide conference will bring together over 300 building professionals, government representatives and other folks interested in learning more about green building construction and the LEED project certification program. A large trade show of sustainable products and services accompanies the conference. Complete schedule and details available at http://www.usgbc-ar.org/uploads/sa2009_packet.pdf or contact Linda K. Smith, Executive Director at usgbcar@yahoo.com. Little Rock Green Drinks is Moving!BYOB to Little Rock Green Drinks! LRGD will be moving into a more permanent location in September where you can bring your own libations! Village Commons Non-Profit 1423 C South Main Little Rock 2nd Tuesday monthly 5:30 – 7:00 For more information contact: Pam Choate pam.choate@gmail.com 501-351-4406 http://villagecommonslr.com/default.aspx Village Commons wants YOU!Do you have an idea for a program or workshop? Village Commons wants to hear about it! Village Commons also has rentable desk space available by day, week and month and space available. For more information contact: Pam Choate pam.choate@gmail.com 501-351-4406 http://villagecommonslr.com/default.aspx Village Commons is a nonprofit grassroots organization raising awareness through education and programs on sustainable living. Village Commons helps people - especially those in underserved communities – secure healthy and sustainable futures, through training for individual people and organizations. |
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