Eco Design + Living focuses on the built and natural environments as they relate to the two most important things we need to sustain ourselves, shelter and food. Written by Chandra F. Hartman, this blog provides vingettes of information about living sustainably on the Gulf Coast. Visit the Eco Design + Living website for more information. Most importantly, live well.
Thirty Days of Green & Green Bay Expo
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When: April 17 - May 16, 2009
Where: Gulf Coast Community College and other locations
Contact: Joe Earp, EXPO Coordinator Phone: (850) 215-5590
Email: earp0321@hotmail.com
Website: Bay Green Expo
It's not too late to join in some of the Thirty Days of Green Events. See below for the list of events.
April 25, 2009: Green Saturday, Gulf Coast Community CollegeThe first of a series of informative workshops on a variety of green topics Contact Carl Roberts at (850) 381-8015, Jeff Allen at (850) 625-3061
April 25 and 26, 2009: Bay County Horseman’s AssociationIntro to Competitive Trail Riding- Two Day Clinic-Two local competitive trail riders, Debbie Jelks and Teri Stephens-Pankhurst will bring you though all you need to know to confidently head out to a competitive trail ride. Contact Amy Pachuki at Red Oak Farms- 850-722-5400
May 1, 2009: Downtown Friday FestLocated Downtown on Harrison Avenue from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
May 9, 2009: Learning from Traditional Neighborhoods: A Walking Tour of Historic St. Andrews
Older neighborhoods like St. Andrews were developed before modern zoning and the widespread use of the automobile altered the American landscape. St. Andrews is a close-knit, mixed-use neighborhood where residents can meet many of their daily needs within walking distance.
Join us for a fun walking tour of St. Andrews and learn how elements of traditional neighborhoods can once again be integrated into new development and redevelopment and thereby create communities that use less energy and water and preserve more open space. We’ll visit a waterfront park, newly-redeveloped buildings, and even a green roof that provides an innovative way to reduce stormwater runoff and provide attractive urban green space.
Your tour leaders are Nancy Wengel, director of the St. Andrews Waterfront Partnership, and Christian Wagley, president of Sustainable Town Concepts.Contact Christian Wagley at (850) 687-9968
May 16, 2009 Bay Green Expo, GCCC, Student Union East
The Expo will provide an opportunity for attendees to connect and collaborate with companies and community organizations involved in the advancement of sustainable development in the area. This program will provide an interactive approach to understanding the issues related to sustainable development and green living, with opportunities to discuss and learn simple strategies for sustainable living on a daily basis.
The Expo offers participants an opportunity to view products and services from local vendors unique to green building and sustainability. In addition, speakers will present throughout the day on ways to live sustainably.
The purpose of the Expo is to educate the community about how each of us can live a little greener, build a little greener and see many different way to minimize resource consumption. Those who are interested in being more informed, wanting to find innovative methods to “going green,” or anyone who wants to become involved is welcome to attend.
Eco Design + Living is an online resource for living sustainably on the Emerald Coast and beyond. For more information e-mail chandra@cfhdesignstudio.com
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Thanks for posting this. I must be of their list as this is the first I've seen about it--didn't even know they were doing it again this year. Love at that they're doing the tour of St. Andrews in light of what works about places built before auto domination.
We were in Tallahassee last weekend and saw fliers around town that the city/county is having a truckload sale tomorrow of backyard composters for just $30 (usually sell for $100 or more plus shipping), as well as some other posting items at great prices. How clever. Would love to see that kind of thing here in Walton County.Posted 04-24-2009 at 08:31 AM by Susan Horn
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