Calendar of Events

Sustainable living, organic gardening & cooking

Saturday, July 31, 2010 - 10:00am - 4:00pm

A special program focused on learning about sustainable living, organic gardening & cooking is being co-sponsored by the Elsewhere Collaborative ( 606 S. Elm St. in Greensboro) and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Greensboro.  Participants will be building a bike shed and bird houses too!  The program is only open to 24 children and youth (ages 4-18). If your child or youth is interested in being a part of this day of work, fellowship, and stewardship, please send an email to dreuucg@bellsouth.net so that a spot can be reserved you.

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Weatherization Makes $ense: A Workshop

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Do you spend too much on your energy bill?  Do you want to make your home more comfortable and environmentally friendly?  If you said yes to either question, this workshop is for you!  Join Piedmont Environmental Alliance and Goodwill Industries to learn more about home energy audits, basic weatherization projects, and landscaping for energy efficiency.  Contact Lisa Northrop at nortlj7@wfu.edu or 828.337.5909 for more information. 

Cost:Free! 

Pilot Mountain Knob Trail Walk

Saturday, August 7, 2010 - 9:00am

Join us as we tour this scenic trail at an easily accessible state park. Call the PLC office to register.  336.691.0088

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Weatherization Makes $ense: A Workshop

Saturday, August 28, 2010 - 11:00am

If you missed the Goodwill weatherization workshop, here is the second of four opportunities!

Did you know that dirty insulation can signal that you have an air leak in your home?  Join Piedmont Environmental Alliance and Forsyth County Library to learn more about home energy audits, basic weatherization projects, and landscaping for energy efficiency.  Contact Lisa at nortlj7@wfu.edu or 828.337.5909 for more information. 

This event is free! 

Weatherization Makes $ense: A Workshop

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 - 6:00pm

This is the third opportunity to learn how to weatherize your home today!

A few simple weatherization projects can add up to save you an average of 30% on your energy bills.  Join Piedmont Environmental Alliance and Forsyth County Library to learn more about home energy audits, basic weatherization projects, and landscaping for energy efficiency.  Contact Lisa Northrop at nortlj7@wfu.edu or  828.337.5909 for more information. 

This event is free! 

GreenNC: Building For a Sustainable Future

Thursday, September 9, 2010 (All day)

 

Final Weatherization Makes $ense Workshop

Thursday, September 9, 2010 - 12:30pm

This is your last chance to learn how to weatherize your home and save money and the environment!

Did you know that you can get federal tax credits for your weatherization projects?  Join Piedmont Environmental Alliance and Forsyth County Library to learn more about home energy audits, basic weatherization projects, and landscaping for energy efficiency.  Contact Lisa Northrop at nortlj7@wfu.edu or 828.337.5909 for more information.

This event is free! 

Earthship Green Building Seminar

Friday, September 24, 2010 (All day) - Sunday, September 26, 2010 (All day)

These are exciting workshops which will give you hands-on experience building Earthships. An Earthship is a radically sustainable home made of recycled materials. *Electricity is from the sun with solar panels and wind with wind modules; *Water is caught on the roof from rain and snow melt; *Sewage is treated on-site in interior and external botanical planters; *Heating & Cooling is from the sun and the earth; *Food is grown inside and outside.

FIRST National Reuse Conference and EXPO Comes to North Carolina

Monday, October 18, 2010 (All day) - Wednesday, October 20, 2010 (All day)

Raleigh has been named the host city for ReuseConex, the first National Reuse Conference and Expo hosted by Reuse Alliance. The 3-day event highlights the triple bottom line of reuse, and will take place on October 18-20, 2010 at the Hilton North Raleigh, Experts from the reuse industry share best practice and replicable business models. There will be  motivating speakers, such as key note speaker Garth Johnson author of 1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse. There will also be a trade expo, intensive workshops, reuse tours, a ReFashion Show, and film screenings.

Sustainable Agriculture Conference

Friday, December 3, 2010 (All day) - Sunday, December 5, 2010 (All day)

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Carolina Farm Stewardship Association's Sustainable Agriculture Conference. And, this year the event will take place December 3-5, 2010 in Winston-Salem!  Mark your calendar!

Carolina Farm Stewardship Association's mission is to promote sustainable agriculture in the Carolinas by inspiring, educating and organizing farmers and consumers. Our events include Farm & Garden Tours,