Our Green Atlanta

If you're so inclined, there are two rallies this weekend - one in support of the Atlanta BeltLine (put on by the BeltLine Network) and one in support of the Transportation Referendum in general (put on by the mayor). Make a sign and come on out!

Events around town for Saturday, July 28, Referendum and non-Referendum. // Atlanta BeltLine This is the final weekend before the July 31 Regional Transportation Referendum, or TSPLOST, and there are several events happening across the City, both

Please vote YES on Tuesday for the Transportation Referendum and cleaner air, transit on the Atlanta BeltLine and beyond, bike lanes, road improvements, and so much more!

Vote YES for the Atlanta BeltLine + transit, transportation, and PROGRESS for our region on July 31! Wow – I didn’t realize it’s been so long since I last wrote for Our Green Atlanta! Spending the past year planning the most eco-friendly wedding possible accounts for much of the ...

Articles like this one in the New York Times simultaneously depress and inspire me - mostly the latter when it mentions impactful, large-scale projects like the Atlanta BeltLine - Official Fan Page.

It took a little while, but finally, here is part III of my White Oak Pastures series:
http://ourgreenatlanta.com/2011/08/08/part-iii-white-oak-pastures-eco-friendly-projects-theyre-more-than-just-a-sustainable-cattle-ranch/

(Jenni, please let me know if I need to correct anything!)

Part III: White Oak Pastures eco-friendly projects (they’re more than just a sustainable cattle ranc Almost a year ago, I wrote two blog posts about White Oak Pastures and had the intention of writing this third blog post at the same time. A little time has passed, but I'm back to talk about some ...

We visited White Oak Pastures in south Georgia almost a year ago where we got to meet the first batch of chicks in what is now a large, organic chicken operation.

does this bother anyone else? While reading a gardening magazine this morning, I saw that you can vote for the American Garden Award online. All seven entries were either registered or trademarked. I can't believe we've gotten so far from naturally-occuring plants that not a single one is even considered for an "American Garden Award." How sad.

Did you realize that kids who eat organic foods have ONE SIXTH the pesticides in their bodies that kids who eat regular foods do?!
On that note, here 10 great tips from Georgia Organics on how to make an impact with every meal you eat!

http://www.georgiaorganics.org/forEaters/10waystovotewithyourfork.aspx

10 Ways to Vote with Your Fork Did you know that fresh produce loses its nutrients quickly? Food that is frozen or canned soon after harvest is actually more nutritious than some "fresh" produce that has been on the truck or supermarket shelf for a week or longer. Knowing your farmer gives you insight into the seasons, the weathe

Fernbank Science Center plant sale is this Saturday! Info and plant list here: http://wp.me/pqj03-sB

Spring 2011 Fernbank Plant Sale this Saturday, April 16! « Our Green Atlanta ...to join me on Linked In!...to follow Our Green Atlanta on twitter!...to become a fan of Our Green Atlanta on facebook!

I just found out about a cool garden and plant sale program at a church in Ormewood Park:
http://ourgreenatlanta.com/2011/04/04/ormewood-park-church-embraces-environmentalism-with-vegebtable-garden-and-plant-sales-to-support-community-members/

Ormewood Park church embraces environmentalism with vegebtable garden and plant sales to support com ...to join me on Linked In!...to follow Our Green Atlanta on twitter!...to become a fan of Our Green Atlanta on facebook!

You can vote for the West Atlanta Watershed Alliance to earn up to $54,000 for education on water efficiency and conservation. Check it out!
http://www.rivernetwork.org/2011-millercoors-watershed-grants-contest

MillerCoors - River Network Grant Contest-Vote Now! | River Network MillerCoors and River Network have joined together to award $54,000 in grants to support watershed protection programs. We've selected six finalists. Now you get to choose the winners!

The call for submissions is here for Art on the Atlanta BeltLine and so is the page, so go check it out and join us for artists' walks this weekend and next!

They're coming to you - Riverview Farms FarmMobile truck is parking at various locations around town and selling grass-fed beef, Berkshire pork, organic veggies, grits, eggs, corn meal, and more. They update their facebook fan page with where they are, so check it out look for the big yellow truck that says "MAC" on the side!