Living Green

Living Green LogoThe chatter about "being green" is getting louder and although the jargon and focus continue to evolve (connectivity, multi-modal transportation, environmental justice, housing equity) the foundational principal remains the same: we must live within our means. The good news is: we are Green.  Not just our name, but our attitude.  Living within our means is the backbone of this city's culture.  Talk about reducing green house gas emissions on our city's streets and you may not generate much enthusiasm.  Talk about growing our children to be strong, healthy and vibrant or helping a neighbor in need and you've got a conversation. 

The green commitment is a holistic one.  It should strengthen not only our planet, but our people and our economy.  Every resource we have should be managed in such a way that our next generation will be able to manage theirs.  As part of our commitment to implement practices that match our preaching, we are excited to bring you the "Living Green" pages to focus on what we're doing right and search out the best way to do life at every level in a way that demonstrates our commitment to the generations to come.

Saturday, March 10, 2012 marked our very first "Living Green" workshop.  The city partnered with Hoffman's Garden Center and the Green Branch Library for a "Rain Barrel" workshop.  We had 85 people in attendance and were gratified with all the enthusiastic and positive feedback we received. Thank you!

Our next "Living Green" workshop will be held Saturday, May 19, 2012 at the Central Administration Building.  "Grow Local, Eat Local" is a workshop designed to help you sharpen your  green thumb skills and highlight the enormous value of growing and eating healthy food.  Andrew Figley of Figaro Farms, Inc. and Vince Matlock, Master Gardener and owner of Rainbow Gardens, LLC will be the featured presenters.  This is an event you won't want to miss!  To register, please call the Planning Department at 330-896-6614 or email sharing@cityofgreen.org.