Final Day of Bay Green Expo, Staurday, May 16, 2009!


THE BAY GREEN EXPO & THE FRIENDS OF ST. ANDREW BAY

The final event of the Thirty Days of Green is the Bay Green Expo on May 16 at Gulf Coast Community College. During this event, local businesses, non–profits, public agencies, and service organizations will display their services, products and knowledge to help the public live a greener, more sustainable lifestyle.

Throughout the event, classrooms at GCCC’s Student Union East will host a rich array of speakers presenting on such topics as Coastal Ecology; New Urbanism; The Water Efficient Landscape; The Natural Capital of Bay County; and, Solar and You, among others. This event is free and open to thepublic. “This is a great event for the whole family,” said Mike Brim, “and it is free!” There will be free drawings for rain barrels and additional items.

The Bay Green Expo will run from 9am-4 pm at Gulf Coast Community College in the Student Union East Conference Center.

For more information, call Carl Roberts at 850-381-8015, Jeff Allen, 850-625-3061 or The Friends of St.
Andrew Bay, 850-215-5590. Visit the website at www.baygreenexpo.com

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...