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2011 Eat Local Challenge

erauch — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:34:47 +0000

The 2011 Eat Local Challenge begins May 1st. The event is a challenge to eat local seasonal food throughout the entire month of May. A list of locally owned restaurants participating in the event is available online. The event is hosted by Hogtown HomeGrown founder, Stefanie Hamblen. For more information, visit Hogtown HomeGrown’s website at http://www.hogtownhomegrown.com/eat_local_challenge.html.

This year’s Kickoff party will be held at Kumarie’s Organic Garden Sunday, May 1 at noon. The event features cooking demonstrations with samples every half hour from noon to 3 p.m., musical entertainment, as well as food and garden activities for children and adults. Kumarie will be selling vegan and vegetarian food and tickets for prizes such as CSA shares. For more information, visit the Facebook event page at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=100611423356882.

The Community Celebration will mark the end of this year’s Eat Local Challenge. The celebration is held at Sweet Dreams Homemade Ice Cream, at 3437 West University Avenue, Sunday, May 29 at 4 p.m. The event features door prizes from local businesses and restaurants. Special local flavors will be served by Mike Manfredi, owner of Sweet Dreams. For more information, visit http://www.hogtownhomegrown.com/Challenge_2011/community_celebration.html.

New Spring 2011 Community Education Courses at Santa Fe College

erauch — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 04:30:06 +0000

Santa Fe College is offering 17 new courses for the Spring 2011 Community Education term. Classes will begin by Saturday, Apr. 9.

Community Education includes a wide selection of unique courses from computers and technology to gardening and the outdoors. To view a complete list of courses, visit http://dept.sfcollege.edu/ce/ce_indexA.html.

One of the new courses, taught by Stefanie Hamblen, founder of Hogtown HomeGrown, focuses on basic cooking skills for preparing local, seasonal foods.

EATING LOCAL COOKING CLASS
Sharpen your basic cooking skills while learning to cook with seasonal local food. Emphasis on healthy, fresh food for quick weekday meals and weekend cook ahead recipes. Each class includes tasting all food prepared in class.

CUL0032.1B6
3 Sat., starts 5/7, 11 AM – 2 PM
Instructor – Blue Oven Kitch Instructor
Highlands Presbyterian Church
1001 Northeast 16th Avenue
FEE $50
NOTE: No Senior Waivers. Food charge of $50 will be paid at first class.

For a complete list of new courses, visit http://dept.sfcollege.edu/ce/classesNew.html.

For detailed information on registration, visit http://dept.sfcollege.edu/ce/registrationA.html

via http://dept.sfcollege.edu/ce/.

Contest to Name Waterfalls Announced by Cloudland Canyon State Park

erauch — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:46:59 +0000

Deep within one of north Georgia’s most scenic state parks are two waterfalls that have never had formal names. In fact, officials have always called them simply “waterfall #1” and “waterfall #2.” Now the rangers at Cloudland Canyon State Park have decided they would like help in christening the waterfalls with names that are as pretty as the falls themselves.

The park is sponsoring a “Name the Waterfalls” contest through April 15, with the grand prize being an overnight getaway, as well as the pride of naming one of Georgia’s natural attractions. Winners will receive a two-night stay in a Cloudland Canyon State Park cottage or a three-night stay in the campground, an annual disc golf pass, Canyon Grill gift certificates and more. Winners will be announced by April 30, 2011.

Contestants can download an entry form from GeorgiaStateParks.org/CloudlandContest-NameWaterfalls. The website includes photos of the waterfalls which sometimes change in appearance due to weather and rainfall. Forms may be mailed or dropped off at the park’s office, open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m daily. Cloudland Canyon State Park is located on Ga. Route 136, 8 miles east of Trenton and I-59, and 18 miles west of LaFayette.

Located on the western edge of Lookout Mountain, Cloudland Canyon is one of the most scenic state parks in Georgia, offering rugged geology and beautiful vistas. The park straddles a deep gorge cut into the mountain by Sitton’s Gulch Creek, and elevation differs from 800 to 1,980 feet. The most spectacular view into the canyon is found near the picnic area parking lot; however, hikers who explore the bottom can see the wateralls. Cottages and campsites are available for overnight guests.

To learn more, visit GeorgiaStateParks.org/CloudlandCanyon or call 706-657-4050.

via press release

BioCycle Conference in April

Christine — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 22:14:56 +0000

This four-day global event on April 11-14, 2011 will take place in San Diego, California at the Town & Country Resort. Two preconference workshops will be held on Monday, April 11. Three tracks of concurrent Conference sessions along with a trade show featuring more than 50 exhibitors are scheduled on April 12 and 13, followed by an all day site tour on April 14.

BioCycle Global 2011 will bring together facility managers, developers, public officials, investors, regulators, researchers, industry executives, equipment providers, haulers, advocates and other professionals from around the world dedicated to a common goal of successful and sustainable organic resource management. Global Conference sessions focus on that goal, discussing best management practices, infrastructure and programs to maximize diversion, conversion and utilization of organic wastes to yield compost, digester biogas, biofuels and other high-value by-products. BioCycle magazine has a well-earned reputation for attracting participants who are ready to move projects forward and need to learn about the latest industry trends, projects and equipment in waste diversion, composting, organics recycling, renewable energy and sustainable community infrastructure.

http://www.jgpress.com/global2011/index.html

Composting Council Conference in January

Christine — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 22:05:33 +0000

The US Ccomposting Council’s Annual Conference and Exhibition is the most widely attended composting and organics recycling show in North America. The 19th Annual Conference and Trade Show will be held January 24-27, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency, Santa Clara/San Jose, California.

http://www.compostingcouncil.org/conference/

KOPPERS/CABOT SITE 5-YR REVIEW FOR EPA – DEADLINE DEC. 17

mprieto — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 04:10:28 +0000

In the Gainesville area, people have been hearing about the Koppers site for years. Please take the time to fill out the EPA public comment form for the 5 year review of the Koppers/Cabot Superfund site by Friday, Dec. 17th. The original deadline was Dec. 3rd, but it has been extended, so it is very important that you take the time to fill it out by the end of the week in order for the EPA to hear your voice on this important matter. Your public input is needed and it is only seven questions long. When complete, please send to LaTonya Spencer at Spencer.LaTonya@epamail.epa.gov and to Scott Miller at Miller.Scott@epamail.epa.gov.

The form is attached here: koppers.

Thanks again!

Biodynamic Winegrowing

Christine — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 18:33:52 +0000

Biodynamic Grapegrowing and Winemaking Short Course December 2

Sponsored by Demeter USA and the University of California Cooperative Extension, the full day session offers a comprehensive look at Biodynamic® farming and winemaking from local practitioners and winemakers along with an open forum for questions. The event will be held at the historic Rutherford Grange from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

Rutherford, CA – October 14, 2010

This seminar and tasting was created especially for those in the wine community interested in learning more about Biodynamic farming and winemaking. Practical information on the certification process will be shared, and myths and misinformation will be clarified. Attendees will learn how this high level sustainable farming practice contributes to grape and wine quality.

Join committed practitioners and educators for a full day seminar and tasting created especially for those in the wine community interested in learning more about Biodynamic farming and winemaking. Practical information on the certification process will be shared, and myths and misinformation will be clarified. Attendees will learn how this high level sustainable farming practice contributes to grape and wine quality.

The Program:

The Short Course begins with an overview of the emerging marketplace interest in Biodynamic agriculture and products, and proceeds through a series of focused conversations among veteran vintners and viticulture experts on topics of fundamental importance for American wine: What defines a BD farm in concept? What practices make up a BD winegrowing system? What effect does it have on grape vines and wine? Is there any science to back it up? What are the similarities and differences between NOP organic and Demeter Biodynamic? What do BD winemakers have to say? The speaker list includes garden curator Jeff Dawson, Grgich Hills’ Ivo Jeramz and Dave Bos, and industry veterans Paul Dolan and Mike Benziger

The Logistics:

BD Winegrowing Short Course will take place on Thursday December 2 from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm at the historic Rutherford Grange at 8550 St. Helena Highway in Rutherford CA. Free parking is available. Tickets can be purchased through Brown Paper Tickets at: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/132064 for $75 through November 17, at which time the ticket price will increase to $85.

For more information contact Elizabeth Candelario at 707-529-4412 or Elizabeth@demeter-usa.org.

About the Rutherford Grange

Grange Halls were an integral part of rural life across the country after the civil war. Originally created for farming families as community centers, the Granges also banded together as an affiliation to advocate and advance farmer interests. The Rutherford Grange has served as a meeting place within Napa Valley since 1914, and hosted many public events including socials, dances and even meal service for migrant farm workers. Like many Granges across California, the Rutherford Grange suffered from an aging and dwindling membership, but has recently been given new life by fresh leadership and a renewed sense of purpose.

Plans include fixing up the Grange Hall and hosting a broad range of community events.

Sustainable Foods Summit

Christine — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 18:18:52 +0000

The North American edition of Sustainable Foods Summit will take place in San Francisco on 18-19th January 2011 and explores new horizons for eco-labels and sustainability in the food industry. The summit agenda includes pioneering sustainability initiatives, ethical sourcing, sustainable ingredients, organic plus strategies and marketing & distribution innovations. Case studies will be given of companies who have legitimately and successfully met the ethical & ecological challenges.

Like previous events organised by Organic Monitor, the summit will bring together key stake-holders in the food industry and debate these major issues in a high-level forum.

For further information: www.sustainablefoodssummit.com
Email: info@sustainablefoodssummit.com

http://www.demeter-usa.org/

JOIN Run-Bike-Walk Oct. 15!

Trish Riley — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 20:44:54 +0000

A project of the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Board of Gainesville, Florida

Bike Parade, Homecoming Gainesville, and Ribfest!

Homecoming, October 15th Noonish

Homecoming Parade/5th Ave and 6th St

Join other bike enthusiasts at this year’s homecoming parade when RunBikeWalk (runbikewalk.com) will have a unit in Wave 4 of the parade and eventually join this year’s Ribfest. Ribfest is a fundraiser for the Cotton Club and will feature of course ribs, live music, and family oriented fun as well as a collection of bikes and bike enthusiasts along the new 6th St. bike corridor. We hope this to be the first festival of many Homecoming Gainesville festivals where we can bring together the celebration of the Gator Nation with the richness of our community on Homecoming parade day.

If you are interested in joining the parade or contributing in some way to this year’s event please contact Michael Amish at mike@indiogreenstore.com or for more questions call 328.7721

via Run Bike Walk (dot) com – A project of the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Board of Gainesville, Florida.

Solar Tour Sunday

Trish Riley — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 14:13:56 +0000

From Don Davis:
The timing of this year’s Solar Tour fits well with Gainesville Regional Utilities’ recent announcement that they will open up their Feed In Tariff Incentive Program for solar photovoltaic systems of 10 killowatts or less. I think the rate ($ .32/kwh) will remain the same for those who apply the first week of October and are accepted. But, come to Indigo on 4th Avenue at 2pm on Sunday and hear all the details from the head guru, Ed Regan. Following Ed’s talk, you will have the opportunity of visiting solar photovoltaic sites. In years past they have included a commercial site and several homes. You can go to see one or all. It’s a real opportunity to poke around in someone’s backyard and check out their solar installation so I encourage you to attend

From: Alejandro Palomino [mailto:alejandrodpalomino@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, September 06, 2010 4:38 PM
Subject: Gainesville Solar Tour: Spread the Word

Smart People,

I am organizing the Gainesville Solar Tour for this year. It is coming up on Sunday October 3rd to be hosted from our local green building supply store, Indigo. Attached is a 2010 Gainesville Solar Tour. We hope that you can share this information with your members and friends.

All the best,
-Alex Palomino

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BE SOLAR INSPIRED!
Join the American Solar Energy Society’s National Solar Tour
Gainesville, October 3, 2010
www.nationalsolartour.org

http://www.ufases.org/

Alejandro Palomino
Director of Education, UF Chapter
The American Solar Energy Society