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Local Living Green Events
2010 Green Commute Challenge
Date: Jul 6
Event Details: This employer-based, metro-wide contest aims to remove motorized vehicles from the road during peak commute times and during ozone season in KC. During the challenge, use alternative forms of transportation to get to and from work--such as carpooling, biking, riding the bus and walking--to reduce miles driven.
Cost: Free
Location: Kansas City area
Contact: Darrin Dressler- 816-701-8203 if you have any questions
Additional Comments: Contest runs July 6 - Aug. 30. By registering your business, your Green Commute Challenge team can earn points to qualify for prizes and compete against other organizations in the KC area.
Exploring Ethanol Workshop
Date: Jul 9
Time: 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Event Details: Kansas City\'s Regional Clean Cities organization is hosting a workshop that explores the best practices on ethanol: distribution, handling and use, vehicles and fleet success stories, incentives and resources.
Location: Hudson Auditorium in the Nerman Museum (JCCC) - 12345 College Blvd. - Overland Park, KS 66210 [directions]
Contact: sierra@kcenergy.org
Additional Comments: RSVP prior to July 1 by emailing Sierra Mathis at the email contact above.
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme: Cultivating and Cooking with Fresh Herbs
Date: Jul 10, 12, 14, 18, 31
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Event Details: Learn how to cultivate an herb garden and how to use herbs to accent a meal.
Cost: $25 via Paypal or $30 at door
Location: Shuck House and Garden - 16204 Hight Avenue - Belton, MO 64012 [directions]
Contact: 816-331-5502 to register
Sierra Club General Meeting Metro Green- The Paths of Outdoor Kansas City
Date: Jul 13
Time: 6:30 PM
Event Details: We will discuss the MARC project MetroGreen, an interconnected system of public and private natural areas, greenways, and trails linking communities throughout the KC metro area.
Location: Overland Park Lutheran Church - 7810 W. 79th Street - Overland Park, KS 66204 [directions]
Website: www.kansas.sierraclub.org
Additional Comments: Event starts at 7 pm but come early at 6:30 for $1 pizza slices and other goodies.
It\'s A Jungle Out There
Date: Jul 14
Time: 9:30 AM
Event Details: StoneLion Puppet Theatre is performing a show focused on environmental concerns in a lighthearted and fun way, narrated by Felicia Flash and her sidekick, Karma the elephant.
Cost: Free
Location: Topeka Public Library - 1515 SW 10th Ave - Topeka, KS 66604 [directions]
Contact: 816-274-8444
Additional Comments: Additional performances at 11 am and 6:30 pm
Green Drinks KC: Where to Volunteer as an Environmentalist- the BTG Story
Date: Jul 15
Time: 6:00 PM
Event Details: Join fellow environmental activists to network, socialize and hear about Bridging the Gap. Laura O Brien, BTG Volunteer Services Manager, will discuss the green non-profit organization, the many environmental programs they run and the dozens of volunteer activities that they offer.
Location: Californos - 4124 Pennsylvania Ave. - Kansas City, MO 64111 [directions]
Website: www.greendrinks.org
Additional Comments: You need not drink alcohol to attend
Trees Into Art Tour
Date: Jul 15
Time: 5:30 PM
Event Details: An indoor walking tour where you will explore trees as both subject matter and medium in paintings, sculpture, furniture, masks and more.
Cost: Free (parking in the garage at the Nelson costs $5)
Location: Nelson-Atkins Museum - 4525 Oak Street - Kansas City, MO 64111 [directions]
Contact: Heartland Tree Alliance Program Manager Bill Grotts 816-561-1061, ext. 110
Additional Comments: Space is limited, please RSVP to Bill Grotts.
Electronics Recycling Event: Setting a Guinness World Record
Date: Jul 17
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Event Details: Come recycle your unwanted electronics and help keep their hazardous constituents out of landfills.
Cost: Free (There will be a charge for monitors ($10) and TVs ($15)
Location: Johnson County Environmental Department - 11811 S. Sunset Dr. - Olathe, KS 66061 [directions]
Contact: 913-715-6900
It\'s a Jungle Out There
Date: Jul 17
Time: 7:00 PM
Event Details: StoneLion Puppet Theatre is performing a show focused on environmental concerns in a lighthearted and fun way, narrated by Felicia Flash and her sidekick, Karma the elephant.
Cost: Free
Location: Ruiz Library - 2017 West Pennway Street - Kansas City, MO 64108 [directions]
Contact: 816-701-3487
Free Shuttle to Powell Gardens
Date: Jul 17
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Event Details: A free shuttle from the Kaufmann Memorial Garden during the 2010 summer season on a limited basis. Reservations will be collected in the order received by fax, phone, or email.
Cost: Free except for admission into Powell Gardens
Location: Kauffman Memorial Garden - 4800 Rockhill Rd - Kansas City , MO 64110 [directions]
Contact: Fax 816-697-2619 Call 816-697-2600, ext. 209 Email lburton@powellgardens.org
Website: www.powellgardens.org
Additional Comments: Sweet Corn Festival: The bus leaves Kauffman Memorial Garden at 9 am and leaves Powell Gardens at 1 for the return trip to Kauffman Memorial Gardens.
Mid-America Environmental Professionals Meetup Group
Date: Jul 22
Time: 12:00 PM
Event Details: We will discuss by-laws, national affiliation agreement, chapter administration, and future meetings
Location: Doubletree- Trofi Restaurant - 10100 College Blvd - Overland Park, KS 66210 [directions]
Contact: 913-451-6100
Additional Comments: RSVP now
Garden Center Association Open Park in Hyde Park
Date: Jul 24
Time: 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: 4119 Campbell Street Kansas City, MO 64110 [directions]
The Better World Retreat
Date: Jul 25-29
Event Details: A workshop led by the authors of The Better World Handbook aimed at helping individuals explore new ways to make a real difference in the world.
Cost: $850.00 per person (includes 4 nights of lodging, all meals, and workshop participation) Mention Greenability and get a $200 discount!
Location: Shadowcliff Lodge - Grand Lake, CO
Contact: 816-591-1583
Website: www.Shadowcliff.org
Additional Comments: Event includes interactive sessions, hikes, campfires, and more
Blue Goes Green: Sustainability at Burns & McDonnell
Date: Jul 30
Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Event Details: This Environmental Excellence Business Network event will provide participants an opportunity to hear about Burns and Macs sustainability efforts, and tour the facility to learn how these practices may be integrated into a business model.
Cost: Free for EEBN members, $20 for non-members who register by July 26
Location: Burns and McDonnell - 9400 Ward Parkway - Kansas City, MO 64114 [directions]
Contact: 816-561-1061, ext 128
Heartland Loves the Gulf
Date: Jul 30
Time: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Event Details: An event to benefit those who have lost their livelihood as a result of the BP disaster. Join for a down-home shrimp boil, live music, and more.
Cost: $25 (all prodeeds will be donated)
Location: Gails Harley-Davidson - 5900 E. 150 HWY - Grandview, MO 64030 [directions]
