Florida Native Plant meeting

Hello All,

Please join us Monday evening February 8th, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. at the
Melbourne Library on Fee Ave. Free and open to the public.

The Conradina Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will present
"Gimme Green"

Award-winning documentary film Gimme Green is a humorous look at
America's lawn obsession and its impact on our water supply, exploring
the social standards and problems created by our nation's $40 billion
turf industry. Fun, informative and thought-provoking -- you'll never
look at your lawn the same way. Produced and directed by independent
film-makers and University of Florida Documentary Institute graduates,
Isaac Brown and Eric Flagg.

Cammie Donaldson, Executive Director of the Association of Florida
Native Nurseries and Editor of The Guide for Real Florida Gardeners,
will provide additional discussion on the history of turf and
alternative landscape approaches including the use of Florida native
plants. Donaldson has been an active member of the Florida Native Plant
Society (Conradina Chapter) for over 20 years.

This is a great enjoyable film.

Hope to see you there,

Sharon
Maple Street Natives
www.maplestreetnatives.com
321-729-6857 for more information

HBCA Fall Parade of Homes

Looking for something fun to do to enjoy this fall weather? Why not browse through the model of the Home Builders and Contractors Association of Brevard Fall Parade of Homes.

Click here to download a 2 page printable map of the homes. (Map is in pdf format)

Or click here for link to view full color Parade of Homes Magazine.

Biointensive Gardening Workshop

Green Cleaning Yard Sale

Green Cleaning Yard Sale -
JOIN US APRIL 18TH & 19TH FOR THE FIRST ANNUAL BUILDERS CARE “GREEN CLEANING” YARD SALE!
BREVARDS BEST BUILDERS AND ASSOCIATE TRADES PEOPLE ARE CLEANING OUT THEIR ATTICS , WAREHOUSES & SHEDS TO SELL OFF ALL UNEEDED TREASURES.

ITEMS FOR SALE INCLUDE- BUILDING MATERIALS, APPLIANCES, CABINETRY, FLOORING, TOOLS, CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND
EVEN VEHICLES!

Nature Abounds Seeks Volunteers to Watch Wildlife

Watch the Wild, the newest program of Nature Abounds, seeks volunteers from across the United States to monitor the “wild” in their community. In as little as 10 minutes, volunteers can gather and report information that will help to analyze how our climate is changing in different regions of the United States, and how our ecosystems are reacting to the change.

Volunteers contribute information about wildlife, plants, trees, and weather. Watching the Wild can be done in a specific area such as a backyard or a local park, or volunteers can choose to observe and report on the route they commute to work or a trail that they hike regularly.

According to Nature Abounds President Melinda Hughes-Wert, “Seasonal changes are already impacting our ecosystems. We are already witnessing changes from wildlife migration and breeding patterns to decreased food supplies, as well as variations in temperature and water. These changes do not only affect wildlife, but they also affect trade, transportation, outdoor recreation, and tourism. We all need to be concerned with the changes happening across the globe. With Watch the Wild, we can observe what is taking place, and then adapt accordingly.”

Nature Abounds is a national non-profit, educating and empowering citizens to sustain their community through environmental stewardship. More information about Nature Abounds and Watch the Wild is available at www.natureabounds.org or by emailing info@natureabounds.org.

Earth Day Festival - Enchanted Forest

Earth Day Festival at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary Saturday, April 4, 2009 from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

TITUSVILLE, Fla. - Earth Day Festival at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary hosted by the Friends of the EnchantedForest and the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program.

There will be Live Animals, over 40 Environmental Exhibitors, Presentations on Wildlife and Native Plants, Plant Sales, Musicians, Native American Dancers & Drummers, Guided Hikes, Children's Activities, Crafts and Puppet Shows. Food will be available for purchase.

This is free and fun for all ages.

The Enchanted Forest Sanctuary, located at 444 Columbia Boulevard in Titusville, is ½ mile west of US 1 on SR 405 in the south part of Titusville.

For additional information on the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary, please call 321-264-5185 or visit our website atwww.eelbrevard.com/eel/enchforest.

Green Ribbon Award for Women

In 2009, the National Women’s History Project will honor women who have taken the lead in the environment or “green” movement. As part of this initiative, the Florida Tech Alumni Association in partnership with the Women’s Business Center (WBC) at Florida Tech and the Business and Professional Women’s Association (BPW) are recognizing women who have displayed leadership in protecting the environment locally in Brevard County. Nominees do not have to be a graduate of Florida Tech or have any affiliation with Florida Tech

Nominations of women who are “Taking the Lead to Save Our Planet” can include women who have shown leadership in preserving the natural environment and reversing ecological destruction as well as being innovative in their business practices to help save the environment. Nominees will be evaluated on the following criteria:

Examples of personal & professional commitment to going “green”

Examples of unique & innovative projects this person has done

Implementation of documented policy or procedure for change

For more information, visit www.fit.edu/alumni and click on the Green Ribbon Award Link.

Deadline for nominations is Wednesday March 11th at 5pm.