Thirty Days of Green
After last years success, Thirty Days of Green and the Bay Green Expo have returned to bring even more offerings to both professionals and the general public. From events, to engaging speakers, to workshops on living green, there is something for everyone. The Bay Green Expo is an amazing resource and if it’s anything like last year, be prepared to see something new and engage with knowledgable professionals about their passion for green living. Some of the highlights from last year include permaculture, solar water heating, rain barrels, living roofs, Eco-Smart products, Stalwart Homes, and the list goes on. See the full lsit of events below.
When: April 17 - May 16, 2009
Where: Gulf Coast Community College and other locations
Contact: Joe Earp, EXPO Coordinator Phone/Fax: (850) 215-5590
Email: earp0321@hotmail.com
Website: Bay Green Expo
April 17, 2009: Thirty Days of Green Kick Off Event
April 17, 2009 at the Visual Arts Center on Harrison Avenue, downtown Panama City from 6-8. Keynote Speaker, Mayor Scott Clemons will discuss the history of Panama City “Everything old is new again: using the past for a sustainable future” and how from understanding the past we will be able to incorporate many pre-modern features into our sustainable future.
Door prizes will be provided by Sweet Tease Café. Emerald Coast Coast Home Brewers Organization will provide home brew for taste testing. Belgian Tripel, American Crème Ale and English Ole Ale.
April 18, 2009: Earth Day festivities at Carl Gray Park
More information please visit www.earthdaybaycounty.com.
April 21, 2009: Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce Business Expo, Edgewater Beach Resort
Contact David Haight at 850.236.8675 Ext. 221
April 24, 2009: Arbor Day Gulf Coast Women’s Club
Gulf Coast Women’s Club will plant a tree for a local elementary school.
April 25, 2009: Green Saturday, Gulf Coast Community College
The first of a series of informative workshops on a variety of green topics Contact Carl Roberts at (850) 381-8015, Jeff Allen at (850) 625-3061
April 25 and 26, 2009: Bay County Horseman’s Association
Intro to Competitive Trail Riding- Two Day Clinic-Two local competitive trail riders, Debbie Jelks and Teri Stephens-Pankhurst will bring you though all you need to know to confidently head out to a competitive trail ride. Contact Amy Pachuki at Red Oak Farms- 850-722-5400
May 1, 2009: Downtown Friday Fest
Located Downtown on Harrison Avenue from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
May 9, 2009: Learning from Traditional Neighborhoods: A Walking Tour of Historic St. Andrews
Older neighborhoods like St. Andrews were developed before modern zoning and the widespread use of the automobile altered the American landscape. St. Andrews is a close-knit, mixed-use neighborhood where residents can meet many of their daily needs within walking distance.
Join us for a fun walking tour of St. Andrews and learn how elements of traditional neighborhoods can once again be integrated into new development and redevelopment and thereby create communities that use less energy and water and preserve more open space. We’ll visit a waterfront park, newly-redeveloped buildings, and even a green roof that provides an innovative way to reduce stormwater runoff and provide attractive urban green space.
Your tour leaders are Nancy Wengel, director of the St. Andrews Waterfront Partnership, and Christian Wagley, president of Sustainable Town Concepts. Contact Christian Wagley at (850) 687-9968
May 16, 2009 Bay Green Expo, GCCC, Student Union East
The Expo will provide an opportunity for attendees to connect and collaborate with companies and community organizations involved in the advancement of sustainable development in the area. This program will provide an interactive approach to understanding the issues related to sustainable development and green living, with opportunities to discuss and learn simple strategies for sustainable living on a daily basis.
The Expo offers participants an opportunity to view products and services from local vendors unique to green building and sustainability. In addition, speakers will present throughout the day on ways to live sustainably.
The purpose of the Expo is to educate the community about how each of us can live a little greener, build a little greener and see many different way to minimize resource consumption. Those who are interested in being more informed, wanting to find innovative methods to “going green,” or anyone who wants to become involved is welcome to attend.
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