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Welcome Spring by Planting Trees on April 9 at Blackbird Creek ReserveDNREC Public Affairs Welcome spring, the season of renewal, by volunteering to plant trees at one of the most beautiful and ecologically valuable areas in Delaware - the Blackbird Creek Reserve near Townsend. Volunteers are needed to plant almost 800 native trees from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, April 9, as part of a long-range restoration plan to protect and preserve the Reserve. READ MORE
Delaware Green Fest Date Has ChangedHome Builders Association of Delaware Delaware Green Fest 2011, presented by the Green Building Council of HBADE, has changed the event date to Sunday, September 18th from 11 AM to 4 PM at Legislative Mall in Dover. The event is rain or shine. For more information on the event click on GREEN FEST. If you are interested in being a vendor visit DEGreenFest.org, registration is due by July 31st.
International Year of Forests 2011The United Nations General Assembly declared 2011 as the International Year of Forests to raise awareness on sustainable management, conservation and sustainable development of all types of forests. Celebrate by encouraging all of Delaware’s local governments to develop urban forest management plans to protect, preserve and restore forests for future generations. READ MORE
Green Drinks at U of D Courtyard MarriottPlease join us for Green Drinks on Tuesday April 5th at the UD Courtyard Marriott from 6 - 8 PM. The Hotel is located at 400 David Hollowell Drive (200 New London Rd.), Newark, Delaware. It opened in 2004 and is dedicated to making the environmental lifestyle aspect of the business second nature to the staff and students. Bill who has always been concerned with “keeping the Earth alive” by being sensitive to the environment incorporates single stream recycling and waste management into the kitchen. They are always searching for new ways to engage students and faculty, and are looking at solar options. Currently they make mulch from their food waste which is used on the grounds and the Hotel’s Restaurant Home Herb Garden, which the staff is very proud of. The produce comes from local farmers and they arrange with companies like Staples to come back and get their boxes, which eliminates bulky items from their waste stream. They also refrain from using toxic chemicals for cleaning. These are all good reasons why we’re having Green Drinks there and also because Bill and his staff do such a wonderful job. The food is always delicious, the service and atmosphere are both refined and relaxing
Green & Healthy Living ExpoApril 9, 9 AM - 5 PM, Bob Carpenter Center, University of Delaware, Newark
Delaware Green Fest 2011Sept 18 from 11 AM – 4 PM, Legislative Mall, Dover, DE Vendors interested in participating contact Home Builders Association of Delaware events@hbade.org
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Kids’ Green Fest – Sustainable Fun for the FamilyOn Saturday, April 16th stop by the Newark Center for Creative Learning for Kids’ Green Fest from 10 AM to 3 PM. Come enjoy storytelling, live music, local food, art, and environmental displays and activities. There will be hands-on kids’ activities to learn about green technology, wildlife, energy, food and conservation along with kid-led exhibits. Sustainability experts will share easy ways for everyone to make changes. Admission and parking are free. For more information visit KIDS’ GREEN FEST.
Lights Out! WilmingtonDelmarva Ornithological Society The Delmarva Ornithological Society is launching Lights Out! Wilmington, a project focused upon reducing both migratory bird deaths and greenhouse gas emissions along with saving energy in Wilmington. The project asks that all buildings in Wilmington turnoff exterior and interior perimeter lighting from the fourth floor and above during peak spring and fall migration dates. The problem is serious and the solution is simple. READ MORE
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Celebrates 25th AnniversaryOn February 1, 1986, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) opened its doors. For the last 25 years, they have made it their business to protect our past and transform our future through the use, development and advocacy of rail-trails. Then, there were fewer than 200 known rail-trails. Today, you'll find more than 1,600 rail-trails across the country, totally nearly 20,000 miles. Over the years, they have won some major victories, fought some tough battles and helped build a legacy of trails for generations to come.
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