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Upcoming Events
Greenmatters Workshop
Titled “Passive/Active Solar and Other Alternative Energy Sources”
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
The Habitat Store at 1221 Harris Street
We will have social hour and refreshments from 5pm-6pm, workshop from 6pm-8:30pm, and networking from 7:30pm-8pm. Topic: Active/Passive Solar and Other Alternative Energy Sources: Part 2. For those of you who missed our October session, we had more than 130 attendees and very strong interest. As a result, we are expanding the November session. We will still have refreshments and social hour from 5-6pm. Then the workshop will run from 6pm-8:30pm (with a short break in the middle). Many thanks to Fred Oesch and Paul Risberg for a very informative first session and we look forward to their continued participation. It is ok if you missed the first part of this workshop; there is still relevant and applicable knowledge to be gained by attending the November session. Speakers: Fred Oesch with Oesch Environmental Design and Paul Risberg with Altenergy, Inc. Also, people can go to www.greenmatters.info to learn more, see the full schedule of workshops, and explore our discussion boards. Folks, this discussion board will only be as good as you make it. I encourage you to spend a few minutes and register. Help make this a valuable reference tool for the local community. AS ALWAYS, THESE WORKSHOPS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO ALL! PLEASE TELL FRIENDS, FAMILY, COLLEAGUES, AND STRANGERS ALIKE.
America Recycles Day at UVA!
Dumpster Dive, Can Count, Booths, and more fun!
Near Milton Hall
Thursday, November 13, 10am-4pm
Better World Betty and Bruce Edmonds from the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority will share a table at this ever-popular recycling celebration. The main attraction is a dumpster dive, where a dorm dumpster is emptied outside and the recyclables are sorted by students. This year other fun activities and informative tables are planned. Betty will be giving away some prizes (come see how to earn them!) See you there.
The Wearable Art Show
St. Anne's Belfied Upper Campus (across from Foods of All Nations)
Student Activities Center
Saturday, November 15, 6-6:30pm
This fourth annual event will benefit the arts program at St. Anne's Belfied and is open to the public ($5 donation is suggested). Sure to be an amazing, talented, creative display of recycled and reused items incorporated into fashion, don't miss this great runway show. This year an exciting element will be added. Betty hates to ruin the surprise here for you, but this year live percussion on junk will accompany the students models of wearable art! More info contact Randy Bill at St. Anne's Belfield.
Monthly:
Monthly hikes with Wild Virginia.
One weekend per month, Wild Virginia sponsors a day hike in the George Washington National Forest, Shenandoah National Park or other natural area. Hikes are free and open to anyone who is interested, carpooling is encouraged. Details can be found at www.wildvirginia.org, or 434-971-1553.
BLUE RIDGE COHOUSING OPEN HOUSE
Every Saturday and Sunday, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Blue Ridge Cohousing is a group of families and single people building an earth-friendly community in Crozet, Virginia. Features will include private energy-efficient homes, shared organic gardens, preserved green space and a community house to help build social ties. Meet the members of BRC, tour the historic farmhouse, see house and site plans, and learn more about cohousing. For info, visit blueridgecousing.org, call (434) 245-7039, or email info@blueridgecohousing.org
Charlottesville Green Drinks
Second Thursday at 6pm at the Court Square Tavern
A monthly gathering of folks from environmental fields to discuss, debate, and meet new friends in downtown Charlottesville. Whether you live green, wear green, speak green or just want to, come mingle.
1st Saturday Bird Walk at Ivy Creek Natural Area
Novices and experienced birders alike will enjoy this walk with the Monticello Bird club to see and hear the birds of the season. Ivy Creek Natural Area, Earlysville Rd. (Ivycreekfoundation.org and ecoventures-travel.com/mbc) Free 7:30am (434) 973-7772
Butterfly Sundays at Ivy Creek Natural Area
One Sunday each month from May through September, join Ivy Creek Foundation naturalists to identify and learn how butterflies help maintain the ecosystems of Rivanna watershed. Free. 1-3pm.
4H Junior Naturalist Clubs
Ivy Creek Foundation
Every other Monday, 4-5:30pm, beginning January 21
Fun outdoor activities exploring fields, forests and streams of Ivy Creek and Ragged Mountain Natural Areas. Clubs are available for ages 6-8 and 9-11. Pre Registration required. Contact LoriAnne Barnett at 434-872-4580 or barnettl@vt.edu.
Saturdays at the Lewis and Clark Exploratory Center
River-related acitivies for children: nature drawing, animals, masks, and mapping the rivanna River. Fee: $3. Reservations: (434) 979-2425 Also free keelboat replica tours. Saturdays May-October. www.lewisandclarkeast.org
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