Our Green Atlanta

07/27/2012

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!

This is the final weekend before the July 31 Regional Transportation Referendum, or TSPLOST, and there are several events happening across the City, both

07/27/2012

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!

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 ...

02/22/2012

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.

08/09/2011

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!)

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 ...

08/09/2011

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.

07/28/2011

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.

07/20/2011

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

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

04/15/2011

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

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04/04/2011

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/

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03/19/2011

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 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!

03/08/2011

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!

01/31/2011

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!

01/17/2011

Two volunteer opportunities for MLK Jr. Day tomorrow:
- help hand out info on the Atlanta BeltLine at the MLK History Center
- Join Medlock Park neighbors in a Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve work day between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

01/11/2011

Dear Recycling Bin,
I have been so good to you and you make such a perfect sled, but why do your little plastic fins hurt me so?

12/19/2010

And when you're done with part I of the blog about White Oak Pastures, you can read all about Will Harris' sustainability model, from the birth through the death and the afterlife of each cow:
http://ourgreenatlanta.com/2010/09/13/part-ii-the-land-sustainability-and-serengeti-model-of-georgia-grass-fed-beef-farm-white-oak-pastures/

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12/19/2010

Wow - I didn't realize how remiss I was in not posting updates here. I have to share one of my favorite recent posts (and one of the most popular ones) from a visit that Zack and I took to White Oak Pastures - the only organic, purely grass-fed, 100% zero waste beef facility outside of California (where there is one other). Want to see where the beef comes from, how the slaughter process works, and hear from one of t

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12/19/2010

looking for a last-minute Christmas gift? how about a $50 donation to Park Pride in someone's name? And all you have to do is check in at an REI store in Atlanta!

http://ourgreenatlanta.com/2010/12/19/check-into-the-rei-with-facebook-places-and-earn-50-for-park-pride/

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