Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Community Energy Wind Power Info Session, Saturday, April 3, South Salem

Community Energy Wind Power Programs will be at Gossett's Farmer's Market along with Heather Flournoy of Katonah Green to talk about wind power, it's feasibility in NY State for replacing nuclear and coal power, and where it makes sense to implement residentially or commercially. Community Energy was is one of the leaders in wind energy production in NYS and has some creative new plans for expanding its potential.

Come talk to Sam and Mark, regional wind energy experts, see their models and ask them your environmental impact and energy production questions 9-1 during the farmer's market.

Don't forget Katonah Green is also collecting household batteries for recycling this weekend. Stay posted for more 'recycle' weekends at the market.

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Monday, March 29, 2010

Students for a Sustainable Future EXPO, Tues, April 20, Pace University

What: CELF Students for a Sustainable Future EXPO
When: Tuesday, April, 2010, 6:00-9:00pm

Where: Pace University, Pleasantville, NY - Goldstein Fitness Center


The 5th annual CELF Students for a Sustainable Future EXPO introduces students and teachers to inspiring, real-world solutions to global issues to ignite their interest in the pursuit of academic and career paths that promote sustainability. The only environmental, social and economic sustainability expo for across the region, EXPO’10 offers a select range of innovative resources for schools to enlist as they “green” their schools - from curriculum to campus to community.

Inspiration for students, teachers, and the community!

ADMISSION: Students FREE! Adults $10. Admission includes gift bag with green goodies from Whole Foods, and refreshments!
KEYNOTE: 6:15 pm Deb Johnson, Director of Sustainability at Pratt Insitute
LIVE MUSIC 8:30 - 9:00 pm: SO SO GLOS, from GREEN OWL Records and Warner Music Group.
  
Over 65 exhibits with topics that include: green building and sustainable communities, sustainable design and green tech, renewable/alternative energy, water issues, Fair Trade, organic gardens, green roofs, social responsibility, product life cycle analysis and much more! 

Location: Pace University, Pleasantville
Event Organizer: The Children's Environmental Literacy Foundation (CELF)

 

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Sunday, March 28, 2010

Westchester Parks Earth Day 2010, Kensico Dam Plaza, Sun, April 18

Sunday, April 18, 2010, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
at Kensico Dam Plaza in White Plains
  • Live music and entertainment with Annie and the Natural Wonder Band, Jeff Boyer Productions and Solar Punch
  • FREE “Green Raffle” with great prizes
  • Lawn and gardening Q & A with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Westchester County
  • The best in fresh, local produce at the Earth Day Farmers Market
  • “Green” exhibit showcasing practical ways to make your home, school or business more energy-efficient and sustainable
  • Westchester County Sustainability/Recycling Awards & Prizes

Free admission and parking.
Walk, cycle, take Metro North or carpool! Read more

Presented by Westchester County’s departments of Parks and Environmental Facilities. Sponsored by Friends of Westchester County Parks. Co-sponsored by Wheelabrator Westchester, City Carting of Westchester, Malcolm Pirnie, Birdsall Services Group and Cornerstone Environmental Group.

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Friday, March 26, 2010

Food, Land, Sustainability in Westchester, Sunday, March 28, Bedford Village




Food, Land, Sustainability: 
Part of a series of 5 cutting edge lectures about the environment, the way we live today, 
and the way we'll need to live in the future


Sunday, March 28, 2010, 3 p.m. 
No Farms, No Food/No Farmers, No Food
A panel discussion featuring local farmers

Lisa Schwartz, Bob Stuart, Mimi Edelman and Betsy Ryder

St. Matthew's Church, Bedford Village
The suggested donation is $15 per lecture, or $50 for all five. All proceeds will go to support our land preservation work throughout the county.

Visit the WLT website here, follow them on Twitter, join their conversation on Facebook.

Email Grace Buck to reserve a spot at any of the lectures: Grace@westchesterlandtrust.org.

Or call for more information: 914 241-6346 x24.
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Thursday, March 25, 2010

Ryder Farm CSA Openings

Ryder Farm Cottage Industries is accepting CSA members for 2010 season. This year they have more growing land and more produce. 

Farmer Fuad Aziz reports that the seeds are already sown and they are looking forward to a wonderful growing season. 

For more information and to access an application to the CSA please go to the web site www.RyderFarmOrganic.com 

Be advised, early sign up will assure your participation. For further querry, contact Betsey Ryder at 845-279-4161


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Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Battery Recycling Collection @ Gossett's Farmer's Market, Sat. April 3rd

Bring your household batteries to the farmer's market, Saturday, April 3rd between 9-1 at the farmer's market, or anytime on Saturday inside the nursery.
  
This includes: household batteries: both alkaline and nickel-cadmium batteries, so that includes non-rechargeables like AAA, AA, C, D, and 9 volt batteries, and rechargeable batteries.


The farmer's market will be holding collections for other difficult to recycle items in the coming months, since those of us who live in the South Salem/Cross River area don't have many choices for recycling these items properly.
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Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Free Public Lecture: A New Way of Seeing Your Home, Wed, March 10, Katonah

A Doorway to a New Way of Seeing Your Home 
March 10, 1PM to 2:15PM
02 Living Cafe, Yellow Monkey Village, Cross River, NY

Local architect and author Jerome Kerner will discuss the concept and practice of Archologie, the importance of looking back before moving ahead and the methods of connecting with the past, and how seeing our current life style and real needs from this perspective may create a new way of looking at sustainable living. The talk is free. The recently published book, Be It Ever So Humble, will be available for purchase and signing.

Website link: www.archologie.com

Author: Be It Ever So Humble
www.archologie.com
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