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Local Living Green Events
Principles of Permaculture and Sustainable Living
Date: Feb 10
Event Details: Learn how the sustainability movement known as Permaculture promises to create an ecologically sound and economically viable system which neither pollutes nor exploits our planet
Cost: $400
Contact: Steve Moring, 785-691-7305
Website: www.kawpermaculture.wordpress.com
Additional Comments: Feb 10 - July 28
Introduction to Permaculture Ethics, Principles and Design
Date: Feb 10
Event Details: This course consists of 48 hours of lecture leading to a Permaculture Design Certificate from the Kansas Permaculture Institute, Inc. Lecture topics include food security, permaculture ethics, ecological principles, system design, sustainable soils, food production, food forests, earth works and construction of human habitats.
Cost: $400
Location: (Varies)
Contact: Steve Moring at 785-691-7305 or smoring@GRASSHOPPERNET.COM
Additional Comments: The course consists of a series of 16, three hour sessions
Learn the Art of Cheese Making
Date: Feb 4, 7, 11, 14, 28
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Event Details: Learn to make four diffrent kinds of cheeses including a soft goat, a cheddar, bloomy rind and an Italian cheese.
Cost: $70.00 registration fee. $30.00 materials fee. Due January 4, 2010
Location: Warren County Extension Center - 107 West Walton - Warrenton , MO 63383 [directions]
Contact: 636-456-3444
Additional Comments: You will need to bring the following items to class with you: large pan(Dutch oven), plastic shoebox and a slotted spoon.
KCRCCC: Clean Cities Stakeholder Meeting
Date: Feb 8-9, 11-13
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Event Details: During this meeting, you will discover some of the online tools available through the Clean Cities, Alternative Fuel and Advanced Vehicles Data Center, and Fuel Economy.gov web sites. This is an open invitation to fleet managers, manufacturers and vendors, vehicle service providers, and fuel providers, so please feel free to pass it along to colleagues or your industry partners. All are welcome.
Cost: Free
Location: Park Hill Community Education Center - 7703 NW Barry Road - Kansas City, MO 64153 [directions]
Contact: Kelly Gilbert- kgilbert@kcenergy.org
Website: www.kcenergy.org
Additional Comments: Please RSVP with Kely Gilbert if you are planning to attend.
GreenZONE
Date: Feb 12-14
Time: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Event Details: Meet actor and environmentalist, Ed Begley, Jr., at the GreenZONE of the K.C. Remodeling Show. Come see Greenability and many other green companies and organizations.
Cost: $8.50 adults; Free for children under 12
Location: American Royal Center - 1800 Genessee - Kansas CIty, MO 64102 [directions]
Contact: 816-931-4686
Website: www.kcremodelingshow.com
Additional Comments: Sunday hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Greenability will be at this event!
Starting Seeds Indoors
Date: Feb 19
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Event Details: Learn the basics of starting seeds, soil mixes and growing under lights. Presented by John Williams, KCCG Program Director.
Cost: Free
Location: Kansas City Community Gardens - 6917 Kensington - Kansas City, MO 64132 [directions]
Contact: Earlene- (816) 931-3877
Website: www.kccg.org
Additional Comments: Call Earlene at (816)931-3877 to register.
Carbon Footprint & Climate Protection Program
Date: Feb 19
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Event Details: A panel of speakers will be speaking regarding practical approaches for the following key initiative related to Climate Protection: Carbon footprint inventories, Reduction opportunities, Measurments and verification, Rebates and incentives.
Cost: $15 members / $20 non-members
Location: Henderson Engineers Training Room - 8325 Lenexa Drive - Lenexa, KS 66214 [directions]
Website: www.usgbc.org
Additional Comments: Register/More Info: Go to http://guest.cvent.com/i.aspx?1Q%2cM3%2c49054fd9-54f6-4731-b533-a81154aef768
Introduction to Goats
Date: Feb 20
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Event Details: We will be covering these topics: Goat Health & Nutrition Parasites Pasture Improvement Opportunities with Goats Hands on Training
Cost: $10 per person or $15 per couple. (Fee includes lunch)
Location: Family Center of Harrisonville - 2601 Cantrell Road - Harrisonville, MO 64063 [directions]
Contact: Contact Jeff Yearington at 816-779-6762 or YearingtonJ@lincolnu.edu
Master Food Volunteer Training
Date: Feb 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Event Details: Provides a foundation of knowledge to food volunteers in the areas of food safety, food science, food preperation and food preservation.
Cost: $75.00
Location: Johnson County K-State Research and Extension. - 11811 South Sunset Drive, Suite 1500 - Olathe, KS 66061 [directions]
Contact: 816-482-5850, elliottk@missouri.edu
Additional Comments: Application and fees due January 20, 2010
Support Community Recycling Centers
Date: Feb 25
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Event Details: Attend a KCMO City Council budget hearing to support continued funding of Bridging the Gap operation of community recycling centers.
Location: Plaza Middle School - 6501 N.W. 72nd St. - Kansas CIty, MO
Contact: KCMO City Council at 816-513-1368
Vegetable Garden Basics
Date: Feb 26
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Event Details: Perfect for the first-time vegetable gardener and intermediate gardeners. Learn all about growing a great vegetable garden. Presented by Ben Sharda, KCCG Executive Director.
Cost: Free
Location: Kansas City Community Gardens - 6917 Kensington - Kansas City, MO 64132 [directions]
Contact: Earlene- 816-931-3877
Website: www.kccg.org
Additional Comments: Call Earlene at 816-931-3877 to register.
Green Day Festival at Westport Roanoke Community Center
Date: Feb 27
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Event Details: Featuring performances by StoneLion Puppet Theater, Dino O’Dell, live Bird shows, free Art, puppet-making, environmental games, and more!
Cost: Free
Location: Westport Roanoke Community Center - 3601 Roanoke - Kansas CIty, MO 64111 [directions]
Contact: 816-221-5351
Website: www.stonelionpuppets.org
Support Community Recycling Centers
Date: Feb 27
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Event Details: Attend a KCMO City Council budget hearing to support continued funding of Bridging the Gap operation of community recycling centers.
Location: Shoal Creek Police Academy - 6885 N.E. Pleasant Valley Road - Kansas CIty, MO
Contact: KCMO City Council at 816-513-1368
