Calendar of Events

Learn How & When to Prune Your Trees

Monday, March 8, 2010 - 5:30pm - 6:30pm

The Community Appearance Commission of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County is sponsoring an information session on tree pruning on Monday, March 8, at 5:30 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Forsyth County Central Library. Mr. Keith Finch, the City Arborist, will be conducting the presentation and will be available for questions. This event is free and open to the public.

Cisterns and Rain Gardens

Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 6:45pm

Linda Birdsong, Community Conservation Coordinator for the Forsyth County Soil and Water Conservation District, will present a slide show about "Cisterns and Rain Gardens: Improving Water Quality in Your Backyard." She will cover best management practices and share handouts. We’ll gather for refreshments at 6:45, hear announcements at 7, and then begin the slide show. All are welcome! You don't have to be a Sierra Club member to participate. Consider bringing a friend. At Blessings across from Hanes Park, Winston Salem.

Local Energy Series: Varieties of Solar Energy and Use

Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 9:30am - 12:00pm

Solar is one form of renewable energy that we have in abundance in North Carolina. Phil Strouth, of FLS Energy, will examine the use of solar energy to provide domestic hot water heating and electric power production.

COMMUNITY GARDENING INFORMATION DAY

Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 10:00am - 2:00pm

From street corners to churchyards to school grounds and extended backyards, community gardens are popping up all around the area, and gardeners are turning to each other for advice and assistance. Anyone interested in community gardening is invited to this event. Representatives of established, local community gardens and resource organizations will be on hand throughout the day to share tips on creating and maintaining a successful community garden. Displays and discussion stations will be set up around the formal gardens (or in the greenhouse, in case of inclement weather).

Carolina Recycling Association Conference and Trade Show

Monday, March 15, 2010 (All day) - Friday, March 19, 2010 (All day)

The "Recycling Means Business" Conference will include speakers, tours, sessions, and workshops. Tours at Shorewood Packaging/Sonopress, Warren Wilson College, and Curbside Management Materials Recovery Facility/Buncombe County. Learn more about Plastics Recycling, Zero Waste - Industrial Waste Recycling, Incentive-Based Programs that Get Results, Litter Enforcement, and more. At the Grove Park Inn, Asheville, NC. Details on the Carolina Recycling Association web site.

Solar House Tour

Saturday, March 20, 2010 - 10:00am

The USGBC Piedmont Triad's Residential Committee invites you to their first annual Solar House Tour. Modeled after the NC State Solar House, this Greensboro local residence embodies many of the same concepts of sustainability. You must pre-register for tours, starting at 10 am, 11 am and 12 pm. Email Greg Savage at info@usgbc-piedmonttriad-ncchapter.org for more information or to pre-register.

Earth Hour

Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 8:30pm - 9:30pm

On March 27, hundreds of millions of people around the world will come together to call for action on climate change by doing something quite simple—turning off their lights for one hour. The movement symbolizes that by working together, each of us can make a positive impact in this fight, protecting our future and that of future generations. Learn more about how Earth Hour began, what we’ve accomplished, and what is in store for 2010 at www.earthhour.org.

Eco-Apparel Runway Show

Tuesday, April 6, 2010 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Eco-fashion designer Jenny Hwa of loyale is partnering with the Office of Sustainability to bring the area’s first eco-apparel runway show to campus. The show, {Sustainable} Style WSNC, will highlight eco-designers who are crafting the chicest eco-apparel and making the choice of dressing sustainably easy. The producers of the show hope that all guests and participants will walk away with a sense that incorporating eco-friendly style into their daily lives is fun and do-able.

Triad Commute Challenge Commuter Dash

Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 9:00am

The Triad Commute Challenge Commuter Dash, organized by the Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART) and Triad Air Awareness, will be held in Triad Park, Kernersville, NC. The course is a 3-mile loop on roads and paved trails. Registration is FREE and open to all runners and walkers who are 16 years of age or older! Registrants are welcomed to bring children and pets. Kids age 5-12 can participate in the Bike Rodeo, a bicycle safety education program designed toteach safety while having fun. All equipment will be provided. For more information, visit http://www.partnc.org/dash_details.html.

5th Annual Piedmont Earth Day Fair

Saturday, April 17, 2010 - 10:00am - 5:00pm

The 5th annual Piedmont Earth Day Fair will be held Saturday, April 17, 2010 on the campus of Wake Forest University. The event will be A Day of Action - come to the Fair to have fun, learn, participate and commit to making a difference. The Fair is a family friendly outdoor event designed to offer multiple solutions for protecting the environment. The Fair features over 100 exhibits on a wide range of environmental topics, sustainable solutions, eco-friendly businesses and local initiatives. Also offered are children’s activities, entertainment, demonstrations, an all-natural food court and more. The Fair and parking are free.