Take
SustainLane’s Local Action Challenge for Baltimore
SustainLane’s Local Action Challenge is a way
for you to make a difference on the ground level in
Baltimore . As global decision-makers prepare
to hammer out a new climate treaty at the December 2009 Climate Conference in
Copenhagen , the Hopenhagen movement inspires local,
on-the-ground action in communities across the
US . Grab a camera, and join the
movement. Take SustainLane’s Local Action Challenge, and win prizes every
week! For more information visit https://www.sustainlane.com/local-action
and look for Baltimore ’s
page.
Come celebrate a banner year of urban
gardening! Rain or Shine!
Baltimore Urban Agriculture Task Force is hosting its first annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 17th, 2pm-5pm
at 4500 Harford Road
(site of Farmer’s Market). Anyone who’s interested in learning more
about Baltimore
City ’s fresh food movement and
connecting with other community gardeners is invited to attend. Come enjoy
moderately-priced delicious locally grown foods, info booths, kid’s
activities, story-telling, and traditional contra-dancing music by Megan and
Charlie Beller. Event is $5-$10 suggested donation.
Need
more information or wish to volunteer? Email Drew Harris at drew21211@gmail.com. www.baltimoreurbanag.org
Join TreeBaltimore, experts from the tree care industry,
and landscape architects to learn the proper placement, types of trees that are
right for your house and how to best plant and maintain your trees to ensure
that they are healthy and prosperous. For more information contact Mark
Cameron at 410-233-9686 or mcameron@ndc-md.org.
Attend the following FREE workshop:
Thursday,
Oct. 22, 2009
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Miller’s Court
2601 N. Howard St. -21218
Upcoming Fall Free
Tree Giveaways
Saturday, October 17th TreeBaltimore will be giving away 100
trees at the Mill Valley Greening Celebration
Saturday, October 24th from 9:00 a.m. to Noon
City
College High
School , Parking lot of 2800 Block of Loch Raven
Blvd.
Polytechnic Institute and Western
High School , Parking lot
at the 4700 Block of Falls Road
For more information, please call (410)396-7900
City Council
Hearing
The Baltimore City Council will conduct a hearing on the
Equal Rights for Bikes Task Force
Friday, October 23rd at 12:30 pm. Du Burns Council Chamber,
4th floor, City Hall
Please attend this important hearing to make
Baltimore a better place to bike!
Registration Still
Open for the B2B Forum
At the B2B Green Forum, you’ll have the opportunity to join
green business experts, leaders and programs in the Mid-Atlantic region to
share and prepare for the success of your business. The B2B Green Forum is
offering a one-day event for only $75 on October 26, 2009 at the Baltimore
Engineer’s Club. The time is now to learn why green programs are a vital
part of your business’ future.
Click HERE to
register now for the October 26th Business-to-Business Green Forum! The price
is only $75! Use the discount code BOS to
receive $10 off registration. Please visit www.b2bgreenforum.com to
learn more about the event program and schedule that will provide your business
with the next steps to a more sustainable future.
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