GDMG - Tuesday, December 15, 2009

December GDMG will be a celebration. We will celebrate the holidays and get to know one another better. I am working on getting a sponsor to provide appetizers for this gathering. plus we'll have live music from Charlie Santiago who will be playing acoustic oldies/Christmas tunes for us!

Please bring can goods or box foods for a donation to the local food pantry. The local food banks are in desperate need for food.

Also bring your ideas for future topics on anything green, of course. It may be something that you are an expert in already or you want to learn more about it.

Green Drinks Middle Georgia
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
6.30 - 8pm
Calvin's Live
1281 Houston Lake Rd

November's gathering:
We had Charles Rutland, CPA, who talked with us about the green credits and deductions in the tax code. We all gained great information for our home improvement projects. By the way...Charles agreed to come back next year-early spring, to talk again for those who missed him last month. Thank you so much Charles!!

His contact information:
Charles Rutland
Senior Tax Advisor V
H&R Block
478-978-1652

Green Drinks Middle Georgia, Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Charles Rutland, CPA will be discussing "green" credits and deductions available in the tax code. If you have or need to purchase new appliances, windows, doors, etc. this gathering is for you! Learn how you can take advantage of lowering your taxes! Come join a lively mixture of like minded people to learn or discuss anything "green". It's a great way of catching up with people you know and also for making new contacts. Everyone invites someone else along, so there’s always a different crowd, making Green Drinks an organic, self-organizing network. These events are very simple and unstructured, but many people have found employment, made friends, developed new ideas, done deals and had moments of serendipity. Green drinks mission, “It's a force for the good and we'd like to help it spread to other cities.”

Calvin's Live, 1281 Houston Lake Rd
Warner Robins, GA 31088
6.30pm-8pm

October 20, 2009, 6.30- 7pm

This month, please join us at Green Drinks Middle Georgia to share your ideas and thoughts about "green" topics such as recycling programs, expanding on the Keep WR Beautiful Program, ways of supporting the locally owned businesses/economy, alternative energy models, etc. with the mayoral and council candidates along with the current mayor and council. Our events are very simple and unstructured with a lively mixture of people from NGOs, academia, government and business. The gatherings are held monthly on the third Tuesdays at Calvin's Live, 1281 S Houston Lake Rd. from 6-7.30pm.

Please invite everyone you know and come along to learn and share!

Measuring Lawn Mower Height Of Cut

Measuring Lawn Mower Height Of Cut

Green Drinks Middle Georgia-Tuesday,September 15, 2009

Come join a lively mixture of like minded people to learn or discuss anything "green" . It's a great way of catching up with people you know and also for making new contacts. Everyone invites someone else along, so there’s always a different crowd, making Green Drinks an organic, self-organizing network. These events are very simple and unstructured, but many people have found employment, made friends, developed new ideas, done deals and had moments of serendipity. Green drinks mission, “It's a force for the good and we'd like to help it spread to other cities.”

Events will be held the 3^rd Tuesday of each month at Calvin's Live(next to the restaurant), 1281 S Houston Lake Rd from 6-7.30pm. If you have any questions, please contact Jodi at jadaley65@gmail.com.


Joining us will will John Trusell, organizer for "Save Oaky Woods". He was not able to make last month due to a family emergency. Also, Robin Shaw of All Y'alls Organics will be bringing her organic tea to try and purchase by the gallon. We also have some folks that are interested in planning a "green" event. Please come and bring your thoughts and ideas.

State of Georgia uses unique (… and dare we say, humorous?) approach to promote recycling

State of Georgia uses unique (… and dare we say, humorous?) approach to promote recycling

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Organic Farmer's Tool Chest Workshop

Who: Georgia Organics, the state’s leading non-profit group working to integrate healthy, sustainable, and locally grown food into the lives of all Georgians.

What: The Organic Farmer’s Tool Chest , one of the most comprehensive workshops on organic farm training in the state of Georgia, open to the public, to provide training on farm and crop planning and recordkeeping, the basics of organic certification, rotations, cover crops, and insect identification and management.

The Organic Farmer’s Tool Chest includes a farm tour at D&A Farm in Pike County, with farm owner and manager David Bentoski. Bentoski is a former Delta mechanic who transitioned from his job at Delta a few years ago to start a certified organic farm. D&A Farm currently cultivates 10 acres, has a produce subscription program with over 100 members, and sells weekly at the Morningside Farmers Market in Atlanta.

Daniel Parson will be leading a presentation at the old Whiskey Bonding Barn on farm and crop planning and recordkeeping, the basics of organic certification, rotations and cover crops. Parson managed Gaia Gardens, a 5- acre certified organic farm in Dekalb County, before moving to South Carolina at the end of last season. By the end of his fourth year at Gaia Gardens, Parson had the farm grossing $45,000 per acre between a 67- member subscription program, and selling at a farmers market in Atlanta. In addition to his farm experience, Parson also has a Master’s degree from Clemson University in Plant and Environmental Science with a focus on cover crops.

John Ruberson, Ph.D., Professor of Entomology at the University of Georgia, is presenting on the biological control of insect pests in cropping systems using predators and parasitoids. In particular, the primary objective of Ruberson’s research is to develop biological control information and practices that can be used in row crop and vegetable systems to manage pests in a more sustainable manner than reliance on pesticides.

When: Aug. 20, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: D & A Farm and the historic Whiskey Bonding Barn

9263 Old Zebulon Rd
Molena, Ga. 30258

Cost: $35 for members, $45 for non-members, and $20 for mentoring program participants. Lunch included. Learn more and register at www.georgiaorganics.org/events or call 678-702-0500.

NOTE: Applications are also now available for the Georgia Organics Mentoring Program, which is made possible by a grant from the USDA’s Risk Management Agency. This program pays for professionals experienced with organic production to offer technical assistance with participating farmers, as well as free quarterly workshops, registration to Georgia Organics’ annual conference, connection to markets and support from Georgia Organics staff. Applications are available at www.georgiaorganics.org/farming/ or by calling 678.702.0400.

Davis Farms-right here in Middle Georgia

Davis Farms is hosting 2 workshops in Aug., both held in Macon. On Aug. 16th the workshop will be held at a garden in Macon and will be our Fall Planning Workshop. Kim Kelly, Farm Manager, will lead the workshop which will include these topics; selection of fall crops, crop rotations, successive plantings, mulching, direct seeding vs transplanting, cover crops, sustainable insect & pest control, mold & fungi control, & more. Light refreshments, seeds & garden solutions will be available for purchase. The workshop is from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a materials fee of $15.00 ($12.00 for shareholders). Call or e-mail to register and for workshop location.
The 2nd workshop will be our Canning and Food Preservation Workshop. This is the 3rd year we will offer this workshop, and the first year it will be offered in Macon. This is a very hands on workshop where you will learn everything you need to know to can your own food. Two methods of canning will be covered, using a pressure cooker and the hot water bath method. We will can either tomatoes or peaches, depending on what is ripest. We are excited to hold this workshop in the beautiful kitchen facility at The Wellness Center, 3797 Northside Drive on Sun. Aug.23rd from 1:30 to 4:30. Materials fee of $15.00 ($12.00 shareholders), call or e-mail for registration.

The City Market on the Green continues to offer locally grown vegetables, with a wide assortment of peppers (hot & Sweet), cucumbers, peaches, tomatoes and more available. Kim has been bringing fresh squeezed juices using watermelon & organic grapes, both outrageously delicious. The variety and quality of crafts is not found any place else in the Macon area. Market hours are Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm., Poplar Street and MLK Blvd, rain or shine.

Save the Dates for Green Drinks Middle Georgia

August 18, 2009
September 15, 2009
October 20, 2009
November 17, 2009
December 15, 2009

Mennonite marketplace opens in East Dublin - Local & State - Macon

Mennonite marketplace opens in East Dublin - Local & State - Macon

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Green Drinks Middle Georgia-Tuesday, July 21, 2009

See post June 21, 2009 for details!
Starts at 6pm till 7.30 or whenever!
Hope to see you there!

Check out the "Story of Stuff"-very informative

Wind Energy Basics, Second Edition by Paul Gipe - Chelsea Green

Wind Energy Basics, Second Edition by Paul Gipe - Chelsea Green

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Summer Recipes - Including Salsa, Ice Cream, Salads and Tarts - thedailygreen.com

Summer Recipes - Including Salsa, Ice Cream, Salads and Tarts - thedailygreen.com

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Olive Oil Benefits – Olive Oil Uses – Olive Oils - thedailygreen.com

Olive Oil Benefits – Olive Oil Uses – Olive Oils - thedailygreen.com

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Green Prosperity: How Clean-Energy Policies Can Fight Poverty and Raise Living Standards in the United States — Green For All

Green Prosperity: How Clean-Energy Policies Can Fight Poverty and Raise Living Standards in the United States — Green For All

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Green Drinks Middle Georgia-Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Every month, sustainability minded people meet up at informal sessions known as Green drinks, an international organization:

We have a lively mixture of people from NGOs, academia, government and business. Come along and you'll be made welcome. Just say, "Are you green?" and we will look after you and introduce you to whoever is there. It's a great way of catching up with people you know and also for making new contacts. Everyone invites someone else along, so there’s always a different crowd, making Green Drinks an organic, self-organizing network.

These events are very simple and unstructured, but many people have found employment, made friends, developed new ideas, done deals and had moments of serendipity. Green drinks mission, “It's a force for the good and we'd like to help it spread to other cities.”

Events will be held the 3^rd Tuesday of each month at Calvin's Live(next to the restaurant), 1281 S Houston Lake Rd from 6-7.30pm. Hope to see you there and remember to invite your friends and anyone else who might be interested. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

A green visit with Dad

I've been busy the last couple of weeks with a visit from my father. From day one, we tore down an old patio roof, designed and built a new roof! What fun even though the heat index was near 100 degrees! Thank goodness for a pool! We reused all the wood and metal brackets and purchased metal sheets for the roof. By raising the roof to 14 feet at one end, we were able to install a window found at Habitat for Humanity Restore for a fraction of the cost, what a deal!!

Even though he had to leave a few days before Father's Day, we had the best time working and playing together. I so much enjoy spending time with my dad, learning and exploring ideas or places we have not been to. I wouldn't trade these times for anything and I so look forward to my visits with him either here in Georgia or in California where he resides.

Thank you Dad for all your hard work on this project, for the new tools, and for teaching me new concepts, patience and good times! Happy Father's Day and always! I love you!!

Elizabeth Mitchell of Lost in Coco Eco Magazine – Green Fashion - thedailygreen.com

Elizabeth Mitchell of Lost in Coco Eco Magazine – Green Fashion - thedailygreen.com

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Healthy Diet and Exercise - Fewer Americans Eat Well and Exercise - thedailygreen.com

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Dream Up Ideas That Will Green Up Our Planet

Dream Up Ideas That Will Green Up Our Planet

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Organic Gardening – How to Start an Organic Garden - thedailygreen.com

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Green Drinks Middle Georgia

Every month people who work in the environmental field or have an interest in the environment, meet up at informal sessions known as Green Drinks.

We have a lively mixture of people from NGOs(non-governmental organizations), academia, government and business. Come along and you'll be made welcome. Just say, "are you green?" and we will look after you and introduce you to whoever is there. It's a great way of catching up with people you know and also for making new contacts. Everyone invites someone else along, so there’s always a different crowd, making Green Drinks an organic, self-organizing network.

These events are very simple and unstructured, but many people have found employment, made friends, developed new ideas, done deals and had moments of serendipity. It's a force for the good and we'd like to help it spread throughout the community and beyond.

Stay tune for the FIRST Green Drinks Middle Georgia event coming soon!