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Local Living Green Events
Missouri Bicycling Federation Bike Rides
Date: Jul 1, 31
Event Details: Daily bike rides beginning at sites all over the city. Check the online calendar to find a ride near you.
Cost: Free
Location: Various locations
Contact: 816-695-6736
Website: www.MoBikeFed.org
Additional Comments: This event runs through July and August.
EETC Energy Auditor Certification Training
Date: Jul 3, 29
Time: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Event Details: Learn to assess home performance and gain an understanding of air quality, the movement of air/moisture in homes, insulation and air sealing.
Cost: $1050 plus $350 for field test and 2 desk audit reviews
Location: Metropolitan Energy Center Environmental Energy Training Center - 3800 Paseo - Kansas City, MO
Contact: 816-377-3738; or shery.greene@kcenergy.org
Additional Comments: This event runs from June 29-July 3. Lunch is included.
Green Commute Challenge
Date: Jul 6, 28
Event Details: Reduce your commute, help keep our air clean and earn points to qualify for prizes in the Green Commute Challenge.
Cost: Free
Location: Throughout metro area
Contact: 816-842-7433
Website: www.marc.org/rideshare/challenge
Additional Comments: Event runs July 6-August 28
Tree Keeper Workshop
Date: Jul 9
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Event Details: Learn about the various insects and diseases that affect trees.
Cost: $10
Location: Eisenhower Community Center - 2901 N 72nd St - Kansas City, KS
Contact: 816-561-1061, Ext. 125; or jessica.gonzalez@bridgingthegap.com
Website: www.heartlandtreealliance.org
Party at the Park
Date: Jul 11
Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Event Details: Discover green ways to care for the Earth at a festival featuring entertainment, information and activities for all ages.
Cost: Free; small charge for some activites
Location: Swope Park - 6600 Swope Parkway - Kansas City, MO
Contact: heide_downer@kcmo.org, or 816-513-7527
Website: www.kcmo.org/parks
Cafe Gratitude Workshop
Date: Jul 11-12
Event Details: Come discuss starting a Cafe Gratitude in Kansas City.
Cost: Free; RSVP at website
Location: Unity Temple on the Plaza
Contact: http://cafegratitudekc.eventbrite.com
Website: http://cafegratitude.com
Additional Comments: July 11: 10AM-5PM; July 12: 12PM-6PM
Rain Barrel Workshops
Date: Jul 14-15
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Event Details: Learn to make your own rain barrel. All materials are provided.
Cost: $45
Location: Three Trails Community Recycling Center - 91st and Hillcrest Road
Contact: 816-235-1448, or 816-969-1804
Website: www.bridgingthegap.org
Green Drinks KC
Date: Jul 16
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Event Details: Join others interested in environmental and sustainability issues in Kansas City.
Cost: Free
Location: Check websie
Contact: greendrinkskc@communitymail.net
Website: www.greendrinks.org
Additional Comments: This is a monthly event.
Whiz, Zip & Zap it!
Date: Jul 19
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Event Details: Kids will learn how to cook with fresh frits and vegetables in this hands-on cooking and nutrition class.
Cost: $27/child and adult; $20/members (second child add $15)
Location: Powell Gardens - 1609 N.W. U.S. Highway 50 - Kingsville, MO
Contact: 816-697-2600, ext 307
Website: www.powellgardens.org
Additional Comments: An adult must accompany each child. Fees include supplies for one youth (8-12 years) and one adult.
A Picnic for the Planet
Date: Jul 19
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Event Details: StoneLion Puppet Theater premiers A Picnic for the Planet on the lawn of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Free performances include puppet making 1:00-3:00, music from 2:00-3:00, and puppet show at 3:00.
Cost: Free
Location: Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Contact: 816-221-5351; or heather@stonelionpuppets.org
Website: www.stonelionpuppets.org
