Now is a good time to clean out your children's closets for the holidays and donate their unwanted and gently used toys to Santa's Workshop.The Greensboro Youth Council requests both new and used toys for infants and children up to age 13, from Nov. 16 to...Read More
This week, Elon University will hold its 8th annual fall environmental forum, this time focused on sustainability in business. The forum will take place on Friday, with two tours scheduled to the Proximity Hotel and a New London farm where T.S. Designs in...Read More
N.C. A&T will demonstrate to home gardeners, small farmers and locavores how to extend the growing season for tomatoes, squash, zucchini, cucumbers and spinach.Read More
Tim Toben, a Greensboro native and clean energy proponent, will speak at Temple Emanuel at 6:30 p.m. on Friday as part of the synagogue's observance of Shabbat Noach. The event is open to the public.Read More
Michael Shuman, a nationally known proponent of community-based economies, will speak in two places (that I'm aware of) in North Carolina this month, one of which is open to the public.Read More
A unique fundraiser will take place for local charities in September at the Greensboro Chic Chateau, a new house outfitted with furnishings from consignment and antique stores. Details here. An urban farm tour will take place in Carrboro on Sat...Read More
The town of Jamestown will hold a public meeting from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Sept. 14 in the Town Hall to get input from residents on proposed sidewalks and trails, community programs and ordinance changes. Some background here.A listing of proposed sidewalks...Read More
Private and public elementary schools in Guilford County can again earn some cash and promote recycling in their communities by participating in the 4th annual "Kids, Cans & Cash" contest, organized by the cities of Greensboro, Hig...Read More
The updated listing is not reflected on the UNCG Sustainability Committee's Web site yet, but I received an e-mail from the committee today that it will kick off this fall's film showings with "Earth Days" at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.The...Read More