I am always reading something, learning and sharing. Here are some local events of interest:
Let's Retake Our Plates Film Series
Every Thursday in April, 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $5
At Studio 35, 3055 Indianola Avenue
Every bite has a story. Whether it's a plate of pasta, a T-bone steak or a banana, your conscious food choices can make a world of difference. Let's support sustainable food choices. Let's retake our plates. Our goal is to get people to think about the "life" of the food on their plates, be it a piece of chicken or a can of beans. We want people to think about the creation of food and how many elements it touches during the course of its production. The fact that we ALL have a choice and we need to get educated about the food we eat so we can make choices that support our values.
4/15: Fresh
4/22: The Garden
4/29: Soylent Green
Cleaning Up our Kids' Diet Workshop & Store Tour
Saturday, April 17th, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Whole Foods Market
Free, Registration Required
With Patty Canton, HealthSmart! Consulting
It's no secret that kids today are facing health, learning and behavior challenges at epidemic levels and the role of healthy eating is often overlooked when addressing these concerns for children. The foods we eat affects how we think, feel and behave. This workshop will focus on moving away from the Standard American Diet (SAD) toward more healthful alternatives to promote good health, behavior and learning for our kids. The session will also include some ideas for lunchbox-makeovers that provide kid-friendly, healthy alternatives followed by a walking tour through our store.
Half Pint Club: Celebrating Earth Week
Saturday, April 17th, 2010
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Whole Foods Market
Free
Join us in the celebration as we meet Jason Burke, local author of children's book Recycled Again. Jason will conduct a live reading at 12:30 p.m. Autographed copies will be available for sale. We'll also plant seeds to take home and make your very own craft apron made from reusable shopping bags.
Vase Recycling Weekend
Friday, April 23rd - Sunday, April 25th, 2010
Whole Foods Market
All Weekend Free
Spring cleaning is the perfect time clear out your cabinets of all those extra vases and floral containers! Bring in your cleaned vases to the floral counter and receive a free pack of certified organic Autumn Beauty Sunflower Seeds to grow at home. Make it a fresh, uncluttered start to spring!
Friday, April 30 - Sunday, May 2, 2010
Camp Oty’Okwa in the Hocking Hills
EcoWeekend brings you the
best, affordable, fun, family-friendly, educational nature weekend in Central Ohio!
EcoWeekend offers a variety of programs about birds, animals, arts and crafts, wildflowers, astronomy, nature, and much more.
Youth Program (Pre-K—Grade 8) Keeping The Wonder Alive
Saturday Evening Program “Close Encounter” with the Cincinnati Zoo
EcoWeekend Registration Fees:
$40/ Adult
$25/ Pre-K - 8
Lodging and Meals:
$65/ Adult
$45/ Pre-K - 8
Meals Only:
$45/ Adult
$25/ Pre-K - 8
Non Audubon Member Household Surcharge: $20.00
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 8, 2010!
Eating Green
Tuesday, May 4, 2010 @ 7 p.m.
Old Worthington Library, 820 High Street, Worthington
Representatives from
Local Matters, a central Ohio non-profits group, will share their expertise and discuss how our food choices not only affect our own health, but also that of the planet. Presented in partnership with the
Healthy Worthington Coalition as part of their Being Green = Being Healthy series.
Cleaning Up our Kids' Diet Workshop & Store Tour
Wednesday, May 6th, 2010
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Whole Foods Market
Free, Registration Required
With Patty Canton, HealthSmart! Consulting
It's no secret that kids today are facing health, learning and behavior challenges at epidemic levels and the role of healthy eating is often overlooked when addressing these concerns for children. The foods we eat affects how we think, feel and behave. This workshop will focus on moving away from the Standard American Diet (SAD) toward more healthful alternatives to promote good health, behavior and learning for our kids. The session will also include some ideas for lunchbox-makeovers that provide kid-friendly, healthy alternatives followed by a walking tour through our store.
Green on the Green
Saturday, May 22, 2010 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Worthington Green, Worthington
WHERE – WHEN
In conjunction with Worthington’s outdoor Farmers Market, Saturday, May 22nd 10 am-1 pm, on the southwest corner of The Village Green.
WHAT is Green on the Green?
- Bring environmental awareness to Worthington residents, businesses, schools, civic groups, etc. and to reinforce the notion that we can make an impact both locally and globally.
- Showcase businesses and groups that are local, may offer green services, products or educational opportunities.
- Reinforce the big and small efforts that Worthington is making to reduce its environmental impact.
- Offer motivation and information on how we can do even better by supporting local businesses, reducing our waste, decreasing our carbon footprint and taking care of our planet, etc.
- Highlight the areas in our community that need improvements (i.e..: downtown recycling, recycling at the high school sports fields, support local businesses, walk and bike more, etc.)
WHO is behind Green on the Green?
- BigGreenHead.com
- Worthington Schools
- Worthington Libraries
- Leadership Worthington
- Various volunteers, including Symhomemom!
How do I get started and where can I purchase the necessary items to begin Composting?
