2006

december - january

Au Sable Institute January Session Courses - Michigan
Enrollment is now open for January session courses:

December 26 - January 17: Ecology of the Indian Tropics.
December 29 - January 17: Environmental Ethics; Winter Biology; Stream Ecology.

Information: ausable.org.

november 18 SATURDAY
Habitat for Turkey & Quail Presentation - Chattanooga
Saturday, November 18, 2006. 10am. Reflection Riding.
Free registration: (423) 821-9582 x200
Information: reflectionriding.org

NOVEMBER 18 Saturday
Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Dalton, GA
3rd Saturday of each month. 7am - 2pm.
Household Hazardous Waste Facility, Old Dixie Landfill, Dalton.
Information: (706) 277-2545.

november 18 saturday
S.O.A.R. Demonstration - Chattanooga
Saturday, November 18, 2006. 1pm.
Chattanooga Nature Center.
John and Dale Stokes of Save Our American Raptors will be presenting an awesome raptor demonstration. Birds included will be: an eagle, vulture, hawks, owls, and American kestrel.
Registration and Information: (423) 821-1160. chattanature.org.

november 17 friday
Family Night Hike and Bonfire - Chattanooga
Saturday, November 17, 2006. 7pm.
Chattanooga Nature Center.
Registration and Information: (423) 821-1160. chattanature.org.

NOVEMBER 15 WEDNESDAY
America Recycles Day
Information: americarecyclesday.org.

NOVEMBER 14 Tuesday

EarthCare Monthly Planning Meeting
2nd Tuesday of each month. 6:30pm.
Chattanooga State (follow the signs or contact us for info).
Information: .

NOVEMBER 11 Saturday
Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Chattanooga
2nd Saturday of each month. 8am - noon.
Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 3925 North Hawthorne St., Chattanooga.
Information: Chattanooga Public Works (423) 698-9531.

november 4 Saturday
EARTHCARE's 10th Annual Fall Retreat Saturday, November 4, 2006. 9:30am-2pm
Pot Point House at the Tennessee River Gorge Trust, TN
Directions: trgt.org
Guest speaker: Dr. David Mahan - “Practicing a Sense of Place."
Reservations and more information: .

OCTOBER 29 SUNDAY
Daylight Saving Time ends.
Sunday, October 29, 2006. 2am.
Fall back one hour.

OCTOBER 28 SATURDAY
Lula Lake Land Trust Open Gate Day - Lookout Mountain
Saturday, October 28, 2006. 9am - 5pm.
Information: (423) 821-2424; directions; website: lulalake.org.

OCTOBER 28 SATURDAY
Family Nature Journaling - Chattanooga
Saturday, October 28, 2006. 10am-noon.
Chattanooga Nature Center.
Registration and Information: (423) 821-1160. chattanature.org.

october 25 Wednesday
Interfaith Power & Light Guest Speaker: Rev. Sally Bingham - Chattanooga
Wednesday, October 25, 2006. 7pm.
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Chattanooga, 3224 Navajo Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37411.
The Chattanooga Chapter of the Tennessee Interfaith Power & Light invites people of all faiths to hear the Reverend Sally Bingham during her visit to Chattanooga on October 25. Reverend Bingham is one of the leading experts in the country working to connect faith environment and stewardship in faith communities. She states: "The faith community has led every major movement in the U.S. No institution is more suited to preach clean air, water, and land than the institution that professes a love of God and God's creation."
Cost: The event is free. Refreshments will be served.
Information: (423) 624-2985.

OCTOBER 21 Saturday
Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Dalton, GA
3rd Saturday of each month. 7am - 2pm.
Household Hazardous Waste Facility, Old Dixie Landfill, Dalton.
Information: (706) 277-2545.

OCTOBER 21-22 SATURDAY THRU SUNDAY
Cleveland Apple Festival - Cleveland, TN
Information: clevelandapplefestival.org.

OCTOBER 21 SATURDAY
Bird Populations and Migration at Reflection Riding - Chattanooga
Saturday, October 21, 2006. 10am.
Reflection Riding.
Free registration: (423) 821-9582 x200
Information: reflectionriding.org

OCTOBER 21 SATURDAY
Gorge Fest '06 - Chattanooga
Saturday, October 21, 2006. 11am-5pm at Baylor School.
Celebrating 25 years of protecting "Tennessee's Grand Canyon."
Cost: $5 per person. All proceeds go to support the mission of the Tennessee River Gorge Trust.
Information: trgt.org

OCTOBER 14 Saturday
Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Chattanooga
2nd Saturday of each month. 8am - noon.
Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 3925 North Hawthorne St., Chattanooga.
Information: Chattanooga Public Works (423) 698-9531.

OCTOBER 14 SATURDAY
Paws in the Park - Chattanooga
Saturday, October 14, 2006. Registration - 9am. Dog walk - 10am.
Coolidge Park. Fundraiser for the Humane Educational Society.
Information: www.heschatt.com; (423) 624-5302 ext. 221; hesofficemanager@comcast.net.

OCTOBER 14-15 SATURDAY thru Sunday
EARTHCARE Booth at Prater's Mill Country Fair - Dalton, GA
Saturday, October 14, 2006. 9am-6pm.
Sunday, October 15, 2006. 9am-5pm.
Admission: Adults $5. Children under 12 free.
Information: pratersmill.org

OCTOBER 11-12 WEDNESDAY AND thursday
PBS TV - Moyers on America "Is God Green?"
WTCI - Channel 45: Wednesday, October 11: 9-10pm.
Thursday, October 12: 2-3am and 5-6am.
GPB - Channel 18: Wednesday, October 11: 10-11pm.
To look up other station airdates, click here.
An examination of the evangelical community's growing embrace of environmentalism; and what it means to the wider society. Included: insights from Idaho pastor Tri Robinson, author of Saving God's Green Earth.
Information: pbs.org/moyers/

OCTOBER 10 Tuesday
EarthCare Monthly Planning Meeting
2nd Tuesday of each month. 6:30pm.
Chattanooga State (follow the signs or contact us for info.).
Information: .

OCTOBER 8 SUNDAY
Putt for Pets Golf Tournament - Chattanooga
Sunday, October 8, 2006. Registration: begins 11:30am. Start 12:30pm.
Brainerd Golf Course. Cost: $60 per person.
Sponsors: Sigma Chi and McKamey Animal Care and Adoption Center.
To sign up: (423) 875-5521 or sfsia@yahoo.com
Information: chattanoogan.com, mckameyanimalcenter.org

october 7 SATURDAY
Southeast Tennessee Solar Tour - Chattanooga region
Saturday, October 7, 2006.
Information: ases.org

OCTOBER 7 SATURDAY
Lula Lake Land Trust Open Gate Day - Lookout Mountain
Saturday, October 7, 2006. 9am - 5pm.
Information: (423) 821-2424; directions; website: lulalake.org.

october 7 SATURDAY
Tennessee River Rescue - Chattanooga
Saturday, October 7, 2006. 9am-1pm.
Join other volunteers to help clean up the river by removing trash from the banks before it becomes a threat to wildlife, drinking water, and navigation.
To volunteer: There are 13 zones along the Tennessee river and its tributaries where volunteers may check in to get their bags and gloves. Early arrivals will receive a T-shirt that is designed for this event, and groups may call in advance to reserve T-shirts.
Information: (423) 785-4177. tennesseeriverrescue.com.

october 5 thursday
Film - "An Inconvenient Truth" - Chattanooga
Thursday, October 5, 2006. 6:30 pm.
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Chattanooga, 3224 Navajo Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37411.
The Chattanooga Chapter of Tennessee Interfaith Power & Light is turning the spotlight on global warming. People of all ages and faiths are invited to a free viewing of “An Inconvenient Truth,” the highly rated documentary movie starring Al Gore. Get your crash course on the science of global warming science and find out why action is a ‘moral imperative’. A brief discussion follows the movie.
Cost: Free. You may bring a snack to share.
Information: (423) 624-2985.
For a schedule of showtimes in theaters in other cities, visit climatecrisis.net.
Related resources: Eco-Justice Ministries has published a movie study guide for use by churches: Visit eco-justice.org.

OCTOBER 4 WEDNESDAY
St. Francis Day
Information and resources: textweek.com

SEPTEMBER 30 saturday
Nashville Forum on Christianity and the Environment - Nashville, TN
Saturday, September 30, 2006. 9am-3pm.
Scarritt-Bennett Center. (Fondren Hall), Vanderbilt University.
Information: vanderbilt.edu
Free registration: christianity-environmentform@vanderbuilt.edu

SEPTEMBER 30 saturday
National Public Lands Day
Information: publiclandsday.org

SEPTEMBER 26 Tuesday
Film - "Kilowatt Ours: A Plan to Re-Energize America" - Chattanooga
Tuesday, September 26, 2006.
Chattanooga Theatre Center.
View and listen to a panel discussion about the movie - Kilowatt Ours, which deals with the consumption of coal for electricity production and how we can reduce energy consumption.
Information on how to save up to $600 on your electricity bill: killowattours.org.

SEPTEMBER
Season of Creation
Information: seasonofcreation.com.

JUNE 3 SATURDAY
National Trails Day
Information: americanhiking.org

MAY 26-28 AND JUNE 23-25 FRIDAY THRU SUNDAY
Natural Building Workshops - Whitwell, TN
Friday-Sunday, May 26-28 and June 23-25, 2006.
Sequatchie Valley Institute, Whitwell.
More information: svionline.org or (423) 949-5922.

MAY 20 SATURDAY
Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Dalton, GA
3rd Saturday of each month. 7am - 2pm.
Household Hazardous Waste Facility, Old Dixie Landfill, Dalton.
Information: (706) 277-2545.

MAY 20 SATURDAY
Growing and Cooking Herbs - Chattanooga
Saturday, May 20, 2006. 10am-12noon.
Crabtree Farms, 1000 E. 30th St., Chattanooga.
Registration: Cost is $20 a person and pre-registration is required. Register by phone (423) 493-9155 x16 or email to sign-up.
More information: crabtreefarms.org.

MAY 13 SATURDAY / RAIN DATE - MAY 20
EarthCare Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup
9am. Meet at Central High School.
Contact: Patrick Spiesser to sign up to assist with cleanup (423) 855-7488.

MAY 13 SATURDAY
Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Chattanooga
2nd Saturday of each month. 8am - noon.
Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 3925 North Hawthorne St., Chattanooga.
Information: Chattanooga Public Works (423) 698-9531.

MAY 9 TUESDAY
EarthCare Monthly Planning Meeting
2nd Tuesday of each month. 6:30pm.
Chattanooga State (follow the signs or contact us for info.).
Information: .

MAY 2 TUESDAY
Crabtree Farms' Farm Stand Opens - Chattanooga
Open May 2 thru November 18, 2006. Tuesdays thru Saturdays.
9am-1pm.
Crabtree Farms, 1000 E. 30th St., Chattanooga.
More information: crabtreefarms.org. (423) 493-9155.

APRIL 28 FRIDAY
National Arbor Day
Information: arborday.org.

APRIL 23 SUNDAY
Dalton Ecumenical Earth Day Celebration
Sunday, April 23, 2006. 12:30 - 3:30pm.
Christ the King Lutheran Church, Dalton, GA.
Information: (706) 278-3979, driving directions.

APRIL 23 SUNDAY
Earth Day Sunday / Creation Sunday
Resources: nccecojustice.org, creationcare.org

APRIL 22-23 SATURDAY - SUNDAY
Crabtree Farms Spring Plant Sale - Chattanooga
Saturday, April 22, 2006. 8am-1pm.
Sunday, April 23. noon-4pm.
Crabtree Farms, 1000 E. 30th St., Chattanooga.
Plant sale list and more information: crabtreefarms.org.

APRIL 22 SATURDAY
Earth Day
Information: earthday.net

APRIL 16 SUNDAY
Easter Sunday

APRIL 15 SATURDAY
Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Dalton, GA
3rd Saturday of each month. 7am - 2pm.
Household Hazardous Waste Facility, Old Dixie Landfill, Dalton.
Information: (706) 277-2545.

APRIL 13 THURSDAY
"What is Your Role in Creation Care?" lecture - Collegedale, TN
Thursday, April 13, 2006. 7:30pm.
Hickman Science Center - Room 114. Southern Adventist University..
Dottie Shuman Ph.D. from Montreat College will introduce the different perspectives that Christians have in caring for God’s creation, and learn about one person’s journey toward that goal. This presentation is part of the E.O. Grundset Lecture series.
Admission: Free.
More information: www.southern.edu.

APRIL 11 TUESDAY
EarthCare Monthly Planning Meeting
2nd Tuesday of each month. 6:30pm.
Chattanooga State (follow the signs or contact us for info.).
Information: .

APRIL 10-14 MONDAY THRU FRIDAY
Dalton Tire Amnesty Week
Monday-Friday, April 10-14, 2006. Dalton, GA.
Dalton Public Works will collect up to 6 car tires from the curb.
To schedule pick-up: call (706) 278-7077.

april 9 sunday
Palm Sunday

april 8 Saturday
Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Chattanooga
2nd Saturday of each month. 8am - noon.
Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 3925 North Hawthorne St., Chattanooga.
Information: Chattanooga Public Works (423) 698-9531.

APRIL 7-9 FRIDAY THRU SUNDAY

Reflection Riding Spring Wildflower Festival and Native Plant Sale - Chattanooga
Friday and Saturday, April 7 & 8, 2006: 9am - 5pm.
Sunday, April 9: 1pm - 5pm. Reflection Riding, Chattanooga.
The sale will feature sale of native trees, shrubs and wildflowers, guided wildflower walks, and talks on a variety of gardening topics.
Admission: Free. More information: www.reflectionriding.org (423) 821-9582.

APRIL 2 SUNDAY
Daylight Saving Time begins.
Spring forward one hour.

APRIL 1 SATURDAY
Organic Gardening Seminar - Chattanooga
Saturday, April 1, 2006. 9:30am-1pm.
Crabtree Farms, 1000 E. 30th St., Chattanooga.
Registration: Cost is $20 a person and pre-registration is required. Register by phone (423) 493-9155 x16 or email to sign-up.
More information: crabtreefarms.org.

APRIL 1 SATURDAY / RAIN DATE - APRIL 8
EarthCare Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup
9am. Meet at Central High School.
Contact: Patrick Spiesser to sign up to assist with cleanup (423) 855-7488.

MARCH 25 SATURDAY
Wildlife Photo Opportunity - Chattanooga
Saturday, March 25, 2006. 10am - noon.
Chattanooga Nature Center, Chattanooga.
Cost: Chattanooga Nature Center members $35. Non-members $45. Preregistration is required.
Information: chattanature.org. (423) 821-1160.

march 20 monday
First Day of Spring

march 18 Saturday
Conference on Ethics, Values, and the Environment - Cambridge, MA
Saturday, March 18, 2006
Center for the Study of World Religions, Harvard Divinity School.
Information: (617) 495-4495; CSWR's site

JANUARY 21 Saturday
Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Dalton, GA
3rd Saturday of each month. 7am-2pm.
Household Hazardous Waste Facility, Old Dixie Landfill, Dalton
Information: Dalton City Landfill (706) 277-3389

JANUARY 14 Saturday
Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Chattanooga
2nd Saturday of each month. 8am-noon.
Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 3925 North Hawthorne St., Chattanooga .
Information: Chattanooga Public Works (423) 698-9531.

january 7-15 SATURDAY THRU SUNDAY OF FOLLOWING WEEK
Wilderness Wildlife Week - Pigeon Forge, TN
January 7-15, 2006.
A series of outdoor themed activities designed to connect visitors with the Great Smoky Mountains. Activities include walks, hikes, seminars, and programs for children.
More information: mypigeonforge.com. 1-800-WINTERFEST.

JANUARY 1 sunday
New Year's Day

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december 25 sunday
Christmas Day

december 17 Saturday
Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Dalton, GA
3rd Saturday of each month. 7am-2pm.
Household Hazardous Waste Facility, Old Dixie Landfill, Dalton
Information: Dalton City Landfill (706) 277-3389

december 13 Tuesday

EarthCare Monthly Meeting and Christmas Potluck
Planning meeting - 2nd Tuesday of each month. 6:30pm.
Location information: .

DECEMBER 11 SUNDAY
Appalachian Christmas Celebration - Chattanooga
Sunday, December 11, 4-5pm
Fellowship Hall, Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road, Chattanooga .
The celebration will include a wide variety of art forms: traditional Appalachian music, dance, video, photographs of Appalachia, skit and pantomime.
Cost: free
Directions and more information about the church: brainerd.hoston.org.

december 10 Saturday
Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Chattanooga
2nd Saturday of each month. 8am-noon.
Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 3925 North Hawthorne St., Chattanooga .
Information: Chattanooga Public Works (423) 698-9531.

DECEMBER 10 SATURDAY
Wreath Design Workshop- Chattanooga
Saturday, December 10, 2005. 10am-noon.
Crabtree Farms. 1000 E. 30th St., Chattanooga.
Cost: $20 per person.
Registration: Call 423/493-9155 x10, or email.
More information: crabtreefarms.org.

DECEMBER 10 SATURDAY
Bird Watching Field Trip - Chattanooga
Saturday, December 10, 9:30am-1pm.
Chattanooga Nature Center, 400 Garden Road, Chattanooga.
Cost: Chattanooga Nature Center members $8. Non-members $10. Children - half price.
What to bring and more information: chattanature.org. (423) 821-1160

DECEMBER 1 thursday
Crabtree Farms Holiday Open House - Chattanooga
Thursday, December 1, 2005. 4-7pm.
Crabtree Farms. 1000 E. 30th St., Chattanooga.
Cost: Free - open to the public.
More information: crabtreefarms.org.

november 27 sunday
First Sunday of Advent

NOVEMBER 26 SATURDAY
Lula Lake Land Trust Open Gate Day - Lookout Mountain
Saturday, November 26, 2005. 9:00am - 5pm
Lookout Mountain, TN
Lula Lake Land Trust will be open for hiking, biking, and picnicking. Pets are welcome on a leash.
More information: Call (423) 821-2424; directions; website: lulalake.org.

november 24 thursday
Thanksgiving Day

NOVEMBER 19 Saturday
Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Dalton, GA
3rd Saturday of each month. 7am-2pm.
Household Hazardous Waste Facility, Old Dixie Landfill, Dalton
Information: Dalton City Landfill (706) 277-3389

NOVEMBER 15 TUESDAY
America Recycles Day
More information: americarecyclesday.org.

november 12 Saturday / RAIN DATE - november 19
EarthCare Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup
9am. Meet at Central High School.
Contact: Patrick Spiesser to sign up to assist with cleanup (423) 855-7488

NOVEMBER 12 Saturday
Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Chattanooga
2nd Saturday of each month. 8am-noon.
Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 3925 North Hawthorne St., Chattanooga .
Information: Chattanooga Public Works (423) 698-9531.

NOVEMBER 11-13 FRIDAY-SUNDAY
The Christians for the Mountains Conference - Charleston W. VA
The conference is a great opportunity to meet others who feel strongly that God has given humankind the privilege and responsibility to live in harmonious accord among God's mountains, valleys, air, water, plants and animals, and with one another &.not ruin and destroy creation. To register (low $10 fee) - register@christiansforthemountains.org, or call (304) 799-4137. More info - www.christiansforthemountains.org

NOVEMBER 8 TUESDAY
NO EarthCare Monthly Planning Meeting
The November planning meeting has been cancelled.
Our next meeting will be December 13, 2005.
Location information:

NOVEMBER 5 SATURDAY
EARTHCARE Annual Fall Retreat
Saturday, November 5, 2005. 9:30am-2pm
Pot Point House at the Tennessee River Gorge Trust, TN
Directions: trgt.org
Reservations and more information: See EC News article.

OCTOBER 30 SUNDAY

Daylight Saving Time ends.

Fall back one hour.

OCTOBER 22 Saturday / RAIN DATE - OCTOBER 29
EarthCare Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup
9am. Meet at Central High School.
Contact: Patrick Spiesser to sign up to assist with cleanup (423) 855-7488

OCTOBER 15-16 saturday-sunday
Cleveland Apple Festival - Cleveland, TN
Saturday, October 15, 10am-6pm
Sunday, October 16, 1pm-6pm
Cleveland Courthouse Square, Downtown, Cleveland, TN.
Cost: $4 adults, $3 seniors and children 12 and under.
More information: clevelandapplefestival.com

October 15 saturday

Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Dalton, GA
3rd Saturday of each month. 7am-2pm.
Household Hazardous Waste Facility, Old Dixie Landfill, Dalton.
Information: Dalton City Landfill or (706) 277-3389.

OCTOBER 11 TUESDAY
EarthCare Monthly Planning Meeting
2nd Tuesday of each month. 6:30pm.
Chattanooga State (follow the signs or contact us for info.)
Information:

OCTOBER 8 Saturday
Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Chattanooga
2nd Saturday of each month. 8am-noon.
Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 3925 North Hawthorne St., Chattanooga .
Information: Chattanooga Public Works (423) 698-9531.

october 1 saturday
National Solar Tours - U.S., including southeast Tennessee
On October 1, 2005, Solar building tours are being offered across the nation. For tours in your area, visit www.ases.org.

OCTOBER 1 Saturday
Organic Gardening 102 Workshop - Chattanooga
Saturday, October 1, 2005. 10am-noon.
Crabtree Farms. 1000 E. 30th St., Chattanooga.
This course is a follow-up to Organic Gardening 101. Learn how to prepare your bed for fall including cover crops and over-wintering annual crops. Other topics to be covered include an in-depth discussion of pest and disease management and techniques.
Cost: $20 a person.
Registration: Pre-registration is required. Register by phone 493.9155 x10 or email to sign-up.
More information: crabtreefarms.org.

october 1 saturday
Tennessee River Rescue - Chattanooga
Saturday, October 1, 2005. 9am-1pm
Join other volunteers to help clean up the river by removing trash from the banks before it washes into the river and becomes a threat to wildlife, drinking water, and navigation.
What to wear: Old clothes and tennis shoes
What to bring: A towel and/or baby wipes to clean-up afterwards. Your zone coordinator will provide you with gloves and trash bags. Since the "level of difficulty" varies from zone to zone, talk to your zone coordinator prior to the cleanup to find out if you should bring any special items.
More information: clean-up zones; tennesseeriverrescue.com

September through december 2005
Fall Events sponsored by the Tennessee Aquarium
See tnaqua.org.

SEPTEMBER 29 THURSDAY
Chattanooga Chapter of Tennessee Interfaith Power & Light
Thursday, September 29, 2005, 7pm
More information: See EC News article .

SEPTEMBER 24 AND OCTOBER 8 SATURDAY
Sequatchie Valley Institute - Open House
Saturday, September 24, 2005
Tours: 11am, 1pm, and 3pm Central Time
Potluck: 5pm
Sequatchie Valley Institute, Whitwell, TN
Please bring an organic vegetarian dish to share and
come prepared to have fun and enjoy the natural surroundings.
More information: svionline.org

SEPTEMBER 24 SATURDAY
Lula Lake Land Trust Open Gate Day - Lookout Mountain
Saturday, September 24, 2005. 9:00am - 5pm
Lookout Mountain, TN
Lula Lake Land Trust will be open for hiking, biking, and picnicking. Pets are welcome on a leash.
More information: Call (423) 821-2424; directions; website: lulalake.org.

September 24 saturday

National Public Lands Day
Information: www.npld.com.

September 23 friday through november 30
Fall into Nature - A Photographic Celebration - Chattanooga
Friday, September 23, 6:00pm through November 30, 2005.
Chattanooga Nature Center, 400 Garden Road, Chattanooga.
Enjoy a fall evening by attending the opening reception for the Photographic Society of Chattanooga's nature photography exhibit. A selection of pictures will be for sale with the proceeds benefiting the Nature Center's expanding children's interactive area.
Cost: Free
More information: (423) 821-1160 c hattanature.org.

September 23-25 FRIDAY-SUNDAY

Family Adventure Weekend - Tremont - Townsend, TN
Friday supper through Sunday lunch, September 23-25, 2005.
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont, 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN.
Run away from home and bring the family with you! The weekend will include hikes, crafts, games, waterfalls, beautiful views, campfires and plenty of time to enjoy being with the ones you love. The Institute will provide discovery and adventure and do all the cooking!
Cost: $300 for family of four ages 6 and up ($70 each additional person), includes all meals, lodging, materials, and instruction.
Registration and more information: www.gsmit.org.

September 17 & 18 sATURDAY-sUNDAY

Reflection Riding Fall Open House and Native Plant Sale - Chattanooga
Saturday, September 17, 2005, 9am-5pm.

Sunday, September 18, 1pm-5pm.
Humphreys House in Reflection Riding Arboretum & Botanical Garden, 400 Garden Road, Chattanooga.
Cost: Free admission.

More information: (423) 821-9582, www.reflectionriding.org.

September 17 saturday

SEPTEMBER 13 TUESDAY
EarthCare Monthly Planning Meeting
2nd Tuesday of each month. 6:30pm.
Chattanooga State (follow the signs or contact us for info.)
Information:

September 10 Saturday

Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Chattanooga, TN
2nd Saturday of each month. 8am-noon.
Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 3925 North Hawthorne St., Chattanooga .
Information: Chattanooga Public Works

September 10 Saturday

Worm Composting for KIDS! - Chattanooga
Saturday, September 10, 2005. Ongoing between 10 and Noon.
Crabtree Farms. 1000 E. 30th St., Chattanooga. Children will create their very own worm bin to take home and feed with kitchen scraps. The worm castings are excellent nutrients for house plants or garden. This is appropriate for all ages.
Registration: Pre-registration is required. Register by phone 493.9155 x10 or email to sign-up. More information: www.crabtreefarms.org.

September 10 Saturday

"Native Plant Alternatives to Invasive Species" Workshop - Chattanooga
Saturday, September 10, 2005. Register for either session: Session 1: 10-11am / Session 2: 11am-12 noon. Crabtree Farms. 1000 E. 30th St., Chattanooga. Join Jayne Cagle and learn about Native Plant Alternatives to Invasive Species. This is a great class to improve your landscape this fall. The class will include a slide presentation and a wealth of info materials about native plants. This is a good primer for the Reflection Riding plant sale the following weekend.
Cost: $10 a person.
Registration: Pre-registration is required. Register by phone 493.9155 x10 or email to sign-up. More information: www.crabtreefarms.org.

August 26-28 Friday-Sunday

Southern Energy & Environment Expo 2005 - Fletcher, NC
Friday-Sunday, August 26-28, 2005.
The Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC.
The annual S.E.E. Expo provides the general public an opportunity to see and learn about - first hand - the practical and presently available options for utilizing clean, renewable sources of energy, protecting our natural environment and working towards a sustainable economy for the region.

More information: www.seeexpo.com.

August 20 Saturday

Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Dalton, GA
3rd Saturday of each month. 7am-2pm.
Household Hazardous Waste Facility, Old Dixie Landfill, Dalton
Information: Dalton City Landfill (706) 277-3389

August 15 Monday

Medicinal Power of Herbs and the Healing - Chattanooga
Monday, August 15, 2005. 5:30pm, Humphreys House in Reflection Riding Arboretum & Botanical Garden, 400 Garden Road, Chattanooga.
This program is part of Reflection Riding's series of "After Work Health & Healing" programs. Complimentary refreshments will be provided.
Registration: Free to the public. Registration required. Call (423) 821-9582 x200.

More information: www.reflectionriding.org.

August 13 Saturday

Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Chattanooga
2nd Saturday of each month. 8am-noon.

Information: Chattanooga Public Works

August 9 tuesday

NO EARTHCARE Monthly Planning Meeting

The August planning meeting has been cancelled.
Our next meeting will be September 13, 2005.

AUGUST 5-8 FRIDAY-MONDAY
Alternative Energy Resources, Conservation, and the Environment
60th Annual Meeting of the American Scientific Affiliation - Grantham, PA
Messiah College, Grantham, PA
"The American Scientific Affiliation (ASA) is a fellowship of men and women in science and disciplines that relate to science who share a common fidelity to the Word of God and a commitment to integrity in the practice of science."
Information: www.asa3.org

July 20-23 WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY

Cullowhee Conference: Native Plants in the Landscape - Cullowhee, NC
Wednesday-Saturday, July 20-23, 2005.
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC.
More information: http://nativeplants.wcu.edu.

July 18 Monday

Nature Journaling as a Tool to Healing - Chattanooga
Monday, July 18, 2005. 5:30pm, Humphreys House in Reflection Riding Arboretum & Botanical Garden, 400 Garden Road, Chattanooga.
This program is part of Reflection Riding's series of "After Work Health & Healing" programs. Complimentary refreshments will be provided.
Registration: Free to the public. Registration required. Call (423) 821-9582 x200.

More information: www.reflectionriding.org.

JULY 16 SATURDAY
Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Dalton, GA
3rd Saturday of each month. 7am-2pm.
Household Hazardous Waste Facility, Old Dixie Landfill, Dalton
Information: Dalton City Landfill (706) 277-3389

JULY 12 TUESDAY

Pick Your Own Blackberries - Chattanooga
Beginning Tuesday, July 12, 2005.
Crabtree Farms. 1000 E. 30th St., Chattanooga.
Bring the whole family and pick your own 'Chester Thornless' blackberries.
Cost: quart $4.25, gallon $16.
More information: www.crabtreefarms.org.

JULY 12 TUESDAY
NO EARTHCARE Monthly Planning Meeting
The July planning meeting has been canceled.
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, September 13th.
Information:

JULY 10 SUNDAY

"Gardening for Butterflies" Workshop- Chattanooga
Sunday, July 10, 1:30-3:30pm

Tennessee Aquarium, Chattanooga

Invite colorful native butterflies to your garden by discovering which plants and flowers attract them. Christine Bock, lead horticulturist who designed the tropical landscape for the Aquarium's new butterfly garden, will use a power point presentation to teach you how to create a butterfly garden. Then see butterfly attracting plants in the IMAX Garden and tour the Aquarium's new Butterfly Garden. Take home a butterfly plant to get you started and a helpful hand-out.
Cost: Adult member $12 / Adult non-member $22

Registration and more information: www.tennis.org.

JULY 9 SATURDAY
Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Chattanooga
2nd Saturday of each month. 8am-noon.
Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 3925 North Hawthorne St., Chattanooga
Information: Chattanooga Public Works (423) 698-9531

JULY 9 SATURDAY

"Totally Tomatoes" Workshop - Chattanooga
Saturday, July 9, 10am-noon

Crabtree Farms. 1000 E. 30th St., Chattanooga

Learn the key steps to growing terrific tomatoes. Lessons will include disease prevention, trellis options, pest management and pruning. See and taste first-hand the tomatoes growing at Crabtree and learn tips on how to choose varieties especially heirlooms. Class taught by the Farm Manager at Crabtree Farms, Padgett Arnold.
Cost: $20 a person
Registration: Pre-registration is required. Register by phone 493.9155 x10 or email to sign-up.

More information: www.crabtreefarms.org

JUNE 30 THURSDAY

Interfaith Power & Light Revitalization Meeting - Chattanooga
Unitarian Universalist Church of Chattanooga
Thursday, June 30, 7:00pm
You are invited to come hear about the Unitarian Universalist Church's Green Sanctuary Project. Also learn about some possible grant money for their work toward more harmonious living in creation.
Location: Unitarian Universalist Church of Chattanooga, 3224 Navajo Drive in the Brainerd area. Take Germantown Road exit off I-75 going toward Brainerd Road and take the second left on to Navajo Drive. Find the church sign on the left and drive up to the top of the hill.

JUNE 26 SUNDAY

"The Tsunami Disaster: Ecologic and Economic Effect" Lecture- Chattanooga
Sunday, June 26, 2-3pm

Tennessee Aquarium, Chattanooga

The killer tsunami wave on December 26, 2004 wrecked unparalleled tragedy on a human scale but also resulted in an ecological disaster to the coastal marine ecosystem of Sri Lanka. Dr. Jim Bardoner, a local emergency physician and Aquarium volunteer, will give his personal perspective with images of damage to the ecosystems of the coastal Batticaloa District on the Indian Ocean where he recently traveled.
Cost: Free to members and non-members.
Registration and more information: www.tennis.org.

JUNE 18 SATURDAY
Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Dalton, GA
3rd Saturday of each month. 7am-2pm.
Household Hazardous Waste Facility, Old Dixie Landfill, Dalton
Information: Dalton City Landfill (706) 277-3389

JUNE 18 SATURDAY

Refresh Festival - Chattanooga

Saturday June 18, 10am-4pm
Active Families, Healthy Foods, and Sustainable Living will be the focus of this event with interactive booths, live body demonstrations, children's activities and garden and cooking workshops. This event is presented by Sequatchie Valley Institute and Crabtree Farms. The event is free and open to the public. For more information contact Vanessa, 423.493.9155 x10.

JUNE 14 TUESDAY
EarthCare Monthly Planning Meeting
2nd Tuesday of each month. 6:30pm.
Chattanooga State (follow the signs or contact us for info.)
Information:

JUNE 11 SATURDAY

"The Family Pharm" Workshop - Chattanooga
Saturday, June 11, 10am-noon

Crabtree Farms. 1000 E. 30th St., Chattanooga

Randy Beavers of Sleepy Hollow Farm will lead this workshop on how to prepare herbal medicines. Participants will learn what to look for in their own yards and how to make these remedies.
Cost: $20 a person
Registration: Pre-registration is required. Register by phone 423.493.9155 x10 or email to sign-up.

More information: www.crabtreefarms.org

JUNE 11 SATURDAY
Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Chattanooga
2nd Saturday of each month. 8am-noon
Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 3925 North Hawthorne St., Chattanooga
Information: Chattanooga Public Works (423) 698-9531

JUNE 9-12 THURSDAY-SUNDAY

Environmental Interfaith Resurgence Conference
Earth & Religion: Crisis, Opportunity, Convergence - Annandale-on-Hudson, NY
Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY. Sponsored by the Resurgence Association.
More information: www.earthandreligion.org / (845) 679-8761

JUNE 9-12 THURSDAY-SUNDAY

Sharing the Waters of Life - Presbyterians for Restoring Creation
5th National Eco-Justice Conference - Silver Bay, NY
Registration and more information: Presbyterians for Restoring Creation

JUNE 6-7 MONDAY-TUESDAY

Southeast Biofuels Workshop - Gatlinburg, TN
Sponsored by Southeast Alternative Fuels Task Force, this workshop is the 2nd in a series of workshops that the SEAFTF is putting together to advance alternative fuels use across the southeast, primarily the four states of Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee..
Cost: $30 by May 18; $40 after May 18
Registration and more information: Southeast Alternative Fuels Task Force

JUNE 4 SATURDAY
National Trails Day

Lula Lake Land Trust - National Trails Day - Lookout Mountain, TN
Extended hours: 8:30am - 6:30pm
Lookout Mountain, TN
Regular hours: The Trust is open the first and last Saturday of every month for hiking, biking and picnicking from 9am-5pm. Pets are allowed on a leash.
More information: Call (423) 821-2424; directions; website: www.lulalake.org.

MAY 20-22 FRIDAY-SUNDAY

"Bringing Environmental Justice into the Life of the Church"
National Council of Churches Young Adult Environmental Justice Conference
Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta, GA
The conference will empower and equip young adults to address environmental justice issues in their congregations and communities through training, fellowship, and worship.
Cost: $185.00 by May 1; $210.00 after May 1
Registration: cassandra@toad.net. Cassandra Carmichael, Director, Eco-Justice Programs, National Council of Churches, 110 Maryland Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002, (202) 544-2350 ext. 27
More information: NCC Eco-Justice Programs www.nccecojustice.org/

MAY 21 SATURDAY
Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Dalton, GA
3rd Saturday of each month. 7am-2pm.
Household Hazardous Waste Facility, Old Dixie Landfill, Dalton
Information: Dalton City Landfill (706) 277-3389

MAY 20 FRIDAY

Solar and Wind Interconnection Seminar - Murfreesboro, TN
10am - 2pm CDT
Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN
Cason-Kennedy Nursing Building, Room 121

Hosted by Green Power Switch General Partners and the Center for Energy Efficiency at MTSU. The free workshop, featuring Kevin Lynn of the Florida Solar Energy Center, is open to anyone interested in learning about the technical aspects of wind and solar installations and how these systems can be safely connected to the local power grid.
Cost: Free
Registration: Email: cacopeland@tva.gov. Please include the number attending and the name of your local electric power distributor.

More information: Southern Alliance for Clean Energy / gil@cleanenergy.org

MAY 15 SUNDAY
Pentecost Sunday
Global Day of Prayer

MAY 14 SATURDAY
Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Chattanooga
2nd Saturday of each month. 8am-noon.
Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 3925 North Hawthorne St., Chattanooga
Information: Chattanooga Public Works (423) 698-9531

MAY 14 SATURDAY

Highway Cleanup 9 a.m. meet at Central High School (rain date May 21)

MAY 10 TUESDAY
EarthCare Monthly Planning Meeting
2nd Tuesday of each month. 6:30pm.
Chattanooga State (follow the signs or contact us for info.)
Information:

MAY 3 through OCTOBER 30

Crabtree Farms opens May 3 for the 2005 season
Open Tuesday - Saturday, 9am -1pm. (Closed Sundays for the Chattanooga Market.)
Crabtree Farms. 1000 E. 30th St., Chattanooga
Crabtree Farms will be open 6 days a week for purchasing organic fresh flowers, veggies and herbs grown on-s

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