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Team Green Adventures was established by Lightning 100 (WRLT 100.1 FM) in 1996 as a way to get our listeners involved in an active lifestyle. Since then, our audience has expanded to other cities and states, with members across the Nation and events across the Globe! Through adventure we promote health, community service, and environmental awareness. Check out our calendar and pick the adventure that’s right for you!
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ENGAGE GREEN: RAIN WATER
Details
When
Tuesday, October 7th
Directions
Burton Health Sciences Center (the Greenest Building on Lipscomb Campus!) Enter at the sides of the building and proceed to Lower Level 1. “Flex learning space” in the center of the building’s elliptical corridor, lower level. It does not have a number. There will be signs.
Please park in lots accessible from Belmont Blvd. Place a note in your dashboard that says “ENGAGE GREEN MTG.”
Engage Green is a new initiative of Lightning 100’s Team Green to educate our listeners, Team Green members, and the general Nashville community about simple ways to make their lives greener. Engage Green will host a knowledgeable speaker(s) the first Tuesday of every month who will cover information and how-to topics that can be easily transferred into our daily lives in an informal, casual setting.
Each presentation will be interactive and allow discussion throughout. Some topics may include recycling, composting, rain gardens, rain water run-off, local food options, energy saving options, green organization forums, green business economic analysis, and sustainable practices. The Engage Green workshops will be free, non political, non-sales oriented and will focus on educating on the health, well being, environmental and economic benefits of reforming our personal habits in our personal environments in order to make a large impact through combined efforts. Each workshop will include a one hour presentation or demonstration followed by question/answer and time to engage with other participants.
Better yet, we will be hosting Engage Green in the Burton Health and Sciences Building at Lipscomb University, their greenest building!
No reservations needed. Open to the public.
Workshop Details
Tuesday, October 7 6-7pm
Location: Lipscomb University.
Topic: Our Water!
Metro Council Member Emily Evans and Mike Jameson will explain how storm water pollutes and what we can do about it. They will highlight Metro Water’s storm water programs and fees as well as provide a demonstration on impervious versus pervious surfaces.
Margo Farnsworth from the Cumberland River Compact will discuss Creating Sustainability – What Possible Difference Can I Make? Systemic change is needed at a large scale in our companies and communities to make our world sustainable. Bold new initiatives and adoption of sustainable policies and practices are key. But what about me? What can I do and what is the value of my little, individual actions? The power of a corporation, a county or a country lies within the changes that individuals have the power to make. Here is a starting point for you – today. water conservation at home and away; educate about our watersheds; and discuss the benefits of rain barrels and rain gardens as well as healthy building and lifestyle practices to reduce runoff.
Workshop Schedule
Tuesday, November 4th
Location TBA.
Topic: TBA
Tuesday, December 2nd
Location TBA.
Topic: TBA
Contact
If you would like more information on Engage Green or would like to present at an upcoming workshop, please email Team Green
One little thing I’m doing to manage my storm water is using a rain barrel. I got a great looking 75 gallon unit from www. Aquabarrel.com
That’s great! Rain barrels and rain gardens are economical and easy to incorporate into your own home. Come out to the discussion and learn how to create and install them on your property.