Events: Massive Round-up of Green Goings-on
Mar 2nd, 2008 by Jervey
February 29-March 6
Burning the Future: Coal in America
World Premiere Showing
Writer/director David Novack examines the explosive forces that have set in
motion a groundswell of conflict between the coal industry and residents of
West Virginia. Confronted by an emerging coal-based U.S. energy policy,
local activists watch the nation praise coal without regard to the
devastation caused by its extraction. Faced with toxic ground water, the
obliteration of 1.4 million acres of mountains, and a government that
appeases industry, our heroes demonstrate a strength of purpose and
character in their improbable fight to arouse the nation’s help in
protecting their mountains, saving their families and preserving their way
of life.Landmark Sunshine Cinema
143 East Houston Street
New York City (Manhattan)
Feb. 29th thru March 6th
For tickets: www.landmarktheaters.com
Film website: http://www.burningthefuture.com/
Monday, March 3rd, 7pm
Green Renter at Solar One: There’s Still Poop in the Water: Catching up with the S.W.I.M. Coalition
Speaker: Kate Zidar, Stormwater Infrstructure Matters (S.W.I.M.)
Monday, March 3 at 7pm, FREE
The warm weather is just around the corner, believe it or not, and
summertime will find millions of New Yorkers at or on the water. Come hear Kate Zidar, representative of the Stormwater Infrastructure Matters (S.W.I.M.) Coalition, talk about what’s new this year on the water and what troubles still persist. Namely, Combined Sewer Overflow, the putrid problem that pipes sewage into our local waterways after every rain.Come find out what is being done! Come find out what you can do to help keep NYC waterways clean!
More details here.
RSVP: greenrenter@solar1.org
Wednesday, March 5th, 7-9pm
Lecture: Can Permaculture Feed the World?
WHAT: Can Permaculture Feed the World?
Bioregional Ecological Food Systems
vs. Genetically Engineered Agri-business Chemical Food
a presentation by Andrew Faust
WHEN: Wednesday, March 5, 7 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Friends Meeting House
15 Rutherford Place, Manhattan, 15th Street between 2nd & 3rd Avenues
COST: free, but donations appreciated
SPONSORS:
Sierra Club NYC Group http://www.nyc.sierraclub.org/
Tristate Food Not Lawns http://www.tristatefoodnotlawns.org/
Friends in Unity with Nature www.funquakers.org/
Neighborhood Energy Network http://neighborhoodenergynetwork.org/
Oil Awareness Meetup http://oilawareness.meetup.com/36/ Sustainable organic agriculture can be scaled up from backyard gardens and greenmarket vendors to replace industrial farming. Find out how and why. Join us for an entertaining and empowering crash course in agriculture, history and ecological design solutions with permaculture teacher Andrew Faust.
Food prices are hitting new records, and world supplies of agricultural commodities are shrinking. As droughts and heat waves associated with global warming become more common, so does the risk of crop failures and famine. Industrial agriculture has been successful for decades, but at enormous costs in soil depletion and pollution. Totally dependent on energy-intensive machinery, fertilizers and irrigation, industrial agriculture will become increasingly expensive with higher energy costs. Corporations compel use of harmful genetically modified plants, while wiping out biodiversity and small farmers.
Sustainable agriculture methods offer another way: rebuilding soils with compost and mulch, conserving water through ecologically intelligent landscape design, and replacing monoculture by planting mutually beneficial crops together. With permaculture, we can create sustainable farming jobs and abundant harvests, while rebuilding ecosystems. More info here.
Wednesday, March 5th, 6:30pm
Come Support the Greenpoint Williamsburg Bikeway
he Transportation and Environment Committees of Community Board 1 will discuss the plan for the physically separated bikeway on Kent Ave and West St this Wednesday, March 5th at 6:30 PM.
The image [above] is an illustrative representation of how the roadway might be configured once it is designed and constructed. Until then an interim treatment could be implemented.
If the committees support the plan it will possibly go to the board for a vote in March.
Please come and show your support.
Date: Wednesday, March 5th
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Upstairs room at Lady of the Snow Society Inc.*
Saturday, March 8th, 1pm
Green Walking Tour of Lower Manhattan
What: Green Walking Tour of Lower Manhattan
When: Saturday, March 8, 1:00 PM
Meeting fee: USD17.00 per person
Where: (A location for this meeting hasn’t been chosen yet)
Who should come: People who want to learn about the Green efforts that Lower Mahattan is taking to help the area. This is a walking tour of area.
Why: Meet others interested in helping the environment and learn about Going Green!
Meeting Description: Saturday,March 8th 1:00pm
See the changing face of urban environmentalism while walking around historic lower Manhattan. On this “Green” tour you’ll learn about New York City’s community gardens, open spaces, waterfronts and environmentally friendly commercial, residential and retail buildings. In addition, you’ll visit a “living green” public memorial and come to understand what it takes to create a greater, greener New York.
Tours lasts about 1 1/2 hrs. - 2 hrs.
In the spirit of celebrating “Green” for St. Patty’s this tour will be $17.00
Cost: $17.00, tickets are required in advance and available at http://www.going.com/greentour
Official Site: http://www.WalkinNY.com
Tickets must be purchased in advance
Tuesday, March 11th, 6-10pm
GreenDrinksNYC
WHAT: Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up for
a drink at networking events known as Green Drinks - its a chance to mix with
other like-minded people, share info and make friends. Many people have found
employment, developed new ideas, made business connections and had moments
of serendipity. It’s a force for the good and its spreading around the world.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 from 6pm - 10pm - bring business cards!
WHERE: A different place each month. Join us this month at: “The Plumm”246 W 14th St, (between 7th Ave and 8th Ave) New York, NY 10011
tel: (212) 675-1567 see web for details www.theplumm.com
DONATION : $10BONUS: Old clothing donation pickup is available through Wearable Collection, bring down your old jeans and donate to a worthy cause. Also bring your electric bill to sign up for WIND POWER!
HOW: Walk, cycle, bus, subway or taxi (ok if more than two passengers)
Just go up to someone and say “are you green?”, and you’ll be made welcome.
Thursday, March 13th, 11am-1pm
New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC) Annual Meeting
New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC) Annual Meeting
Thursday, March 13th, 2008
11 a.m. 1 p.m.
New York Universitys Kimmel Center
60 Washington Square South, 4th floor auditorium
Free, but RSVP requested
To register, contact: Andrea Miles-Cole at amiles-cole@dot.state.ny.us or call 718.482.4551
For more info: www.nymtc.org
Event Press Release:
VISION FOR REGIONAL GROWTH TO BE FOCUS OF NEW YORK METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL (NYMTC) ANNUAL MEETING ON MARCH 13Planning Councils First Regional Development Vision to Identify Ten Growth Areas
NEW YORK, Feb 25, 2008 - A million more people are expected to live in New York City by 2030, two million more total when Long Island and the Lower Hudson Valley are included, and four million more total in the twenty-eight county, tri-state metropolitan region as a whole. More here.
Monday, March 17th, 7pm
Green Renter: Design Education: A New Approach to Environmental Education
Speaker: Chris Kennedy, Solar One
Monday, March 17, 7pm, Free
As part of the Green Renter Series at Solar One, Christopher Kennedy will introduce a new innovative curriculum and education program called the Green Innovator that explores issues of sustainability through design.
This Green Renter will be especially geared toward teachers and educators, many of whom could not attend our Teacher’s Workshop at the Hall of Science on February 13. Please RSVP to greenrenter@solar1.org, or call 212-505-6050- space will be limited and this Green Renter will fill up fast!More details here.
Saturday, March 29, all day
Just Food’s CSA in NYC Conference
Come together with over 100 CSA members and regional farmers.
Choose from a variety of informative and dynamic workshop topics.
Share best-practices.
Have your questions answered by our farmer panel.
Network at our end-of-day CSA Expo and wine and cheese reception!
This is your chance to find out how your farmer grows organically, discover ways to strengthen your existing core group, learn about New York’s food system and more!
You won’t want to miss this event!
Event Details When: Saturday, March 29th Registration 9:30-10:00amWelcome 10:00-10:45amWorkshop Session 1 11:00-12:15pmLunch 12:30-1:30pm Workshop Session 2 1:45-3:00pm
Farmer Panel 3:15-4:15pm
*Q and A with local farmers!
CSA Expo and Reception 4:30-6:00pm
*Wine and Cheese, informational tables.
Tickets: Brown Paper Tickets
Student: $10
General: $20
Sponsor: $30
Workshops topics and Expo participants will be posted soon on the Just Food website.
Questions: If you have any questions please contact Just Food at 212-645-9880 x221, or email info@justfood.org.
