Your Green Review

Harvest Festival

October 4, 2008
Where: The North Market

Description: The North Market is declaring the arrival of October as the official start of “Pie Season”! With the abundance of favorite autumn baking items including apples, pumpkins and all manner of squash, it’s the perfect time for the North Market Harvest Festival.

Healthy Children, Healthy Planet

Oct 7, 6pm – 8pm

Where: Stratford Ecological Center

Description: In this 8-week discussion course, join others in exploring how the pervasive effects of advertising, media, and our consumer culture can influence a child’s view of the world; discuss ways to create meaningful family times and healthful environments for children, and explore ways to develop a child’s connection to nature, and to foster creativity.

Green Families

Oct 7, 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Where: Stratford Ecological Center

Description: This group is designed as a social forum and play group based around principles of simplicity, green living, and conscious parenting. Join us for a monthly family activity at Stratford. First experience is free. Yearly membership is $10/person or $20/family. This month we’ll go on a fall walk around the Stratford preserve and fields to see the beautiful fall colors.

Open Bike Shop @ Third Hand

Oct 11, 12pm – 6pm

Where: 174 E 5th Ave (map)

Description: Third Hand Bicycle Cooperative is open to the public. During open shop hours you can access tools and bike stands, purchase used bicycles, receive assistance with mechanics, and volunteer.

Composting 101: Franklin

October 11, 2008

Where: Park Conservatory
Description: Join Bill Dawson, Growing to Green Community Gardening Outreach specialist for a hands-on demonstration. Learn the ins and outs of the greens and the browns of composting. Put those autumn leaves to good use and create compost with them.  Learn how to create and maintain a compost pile, and what to do with the compost you make. Meet at the Conservatory main entrance. Rain may cancel – please call ahead.
Cost: Free with admission

http://www.fpconservatory.org/programsadultclasses.htm#gardening

Building a Greenhouse from Plastic Pop Bottles

October 11, 2008 9:00am- 6:00pm

Where: Blue Rock Station

Description: Come spend the day with us learning how to build your own greenhouse using discarded pop bottles.

Annual Family Recreational Bike Ride and Picnic

Oct. 13 – 10:30am-1:00pm

Where: Nelson Park picnic shelter (Clifton Ave. east of Nelson Rd, north of E. Broad St)

Description: Leisurely bike ride along the paved Alum Creek Greenway into Three Creeks Park (by SR-104).  Approx. 9 miles RT, or turn around anytime.
Upon our return, FACT will serve complimentary picnic lunch! Bring a dish or snack to share, if you’d like.Donations appreciated.
Riders should wear bike helmets, and please ensure your wheels are in tune prior to departure.
(http://www.friendsofalumcreek.org/publiccalendar/view_entry.php?id=1589&date=20081018)

Healthy Children Healthy Planet (see above Oct 7^th)

Winter Weather Riding Workshop

Oct 15 4pm – Wed Oct 15 7pm

Where: OSU: Davis Heart and Lung 160

Description: Sure, winter sucks. But that doesn’t mean you have to put your bicycle in the garage. This workshop will give you the tips you need to save money, stay warm, and get there safely. Spend an evening with local expert, Chris Luers. You, too, can ride safely and effectively. Come learn how.

See the Forest…for the Trees

October 16, 2008, 6-8 PM

Where: To Be Announced
Admission is Free

Description: Green Drinks is partnering with Buckeye Forest Council and the Central Ohio Rainforest Action Network to bring you the latest news in forest preservation right here in Ohio and around the globe.  And, to help you do your part, you’ll get tips that will help you make more informed decisions in the supermarket and beyond.

Open Bike Shop @ Third Hand (see Oct. 11)

Hilltop Green Summit

October 18 @ 12:00

Where: 2745 W. Broad Street.

Description: Presented by the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission www.morpc.org

Family Bike and Ride and Picnic

October 18, 2008 @10:30am

Where: Nelson Picnic Shelter (Clifton Ave. east of Nelson Rd, north of E. Broad St)

Description: Leisurely bike ride along the paved Alum Creek Greenway into Three Creeks Park (by SR-104).  Approx. 9 miles RT, or turn around anytime.  Upon our return, FACT will serve complimentary picnic lunch! Bring a dish or snack to share, if you’d like.  Donations appreciated.  Riders should wear bike helmets, and please ensure your wheels are in tune prior to departure.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection

October 18, 2008

Where: Broadway Shopping Center, Grove City 8:00am-2:00pm

Description: Take this opportunity to properly dispose of your hazardous household waste with SWACO.  Throughout the summer SWACO will travel to various communities making disposal convenient for you.  Visit www.swaco.org for more information on items accepted and other collection dates and times.

Fall Foliage Hike

October 19, 2008 2:00pm

Where: Wolf Run Park

Description: Enjoy an exhilarating hike on October 19th led by a park naturalist and take in the breathtaking beauty of Knox County’s autumnal foliage at the  annual Fall Foliage Hike.  The hiking program begins at 2:00pm and ends at 3:30pm at Wolf Run Park, Yauger Road. Wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.

Herbal Study Group

Oct 21, 1:30pm – 3:30pm

Where: Stratford Ecological Center

Description: Explore the many uses of wild and cultivated plants. Each month the group explores a different herbal topic and works together in Stratford’s herb garden, tending, harvesting and learning from the plants. First experience is free. Yearly membership is $10/person or $20/family.

Healthy Children Healthy Planet (see above Oct.7^th)

Rain Garden Technical Workshop – Central OH Rain Garden Initiative:

Oct. 21-22, 2008

Where: Ohio Department of Transportation, 1980 W. Broad St.

Description: The Central Ohio Rain Garden Initiative is pleased to announce it will be holding its kick-off Rain Garden Technical Workshop and rain garden installation on Oct. 21 and 22! This two-day workshop will include: rain garden installation at ODOT, technical information, and presentations. This workshop is geared toward professional landscapers, engineers, designers, consultants, municipal leaders, developers, etc.

Handouts and technical literature will be provided. Attendees can also obtain continuing education credits. Visit http://www.franklinswcd.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=85&Itemid=77

Simplicity Circle

Oct 24, 7pm – 9pm

Where: Stratford Ecological Center

Description: This discussion group is a forum for exploration of topics relating to our relationships with the Earth. First experience is free. Yearly membership is $10/person or $20/family. This month we’ll begin a two-month discussion of the ego and self, questioning how we can participate in life beyond our egos

Family Farm Chores

Oct 25, 9:30am – 11:30am

Where: Stratford Ecological Center

Description: Bring your family to the farm to experience morning animal chores. Youngsters will collect eggs, water the animals, feed hay and grain, and get a chance to help milk the goats. Dress for dirt.

Cost: $10/family. Pre-registration only.

Healthy Children Healthy World (see Oct 7^th)

Open Bike Shop @ Third Hand (see Oct. 11^th)

Create Your Own Bonsai

Register by October 30 by calling 614-645-5923.
Date: November 2 2:00pm-4:00pm

Where: Franklin Park Conservatory:
Description: Bonsai curator Dan Binder leads a hands-on class where students create
a small bonsai in the cascade style. Materials and care instruction are provided, and you’ll take home your very own bonsai – for yourself or
as a gift for others. Children 12 & up are welcome to attend.
Cost: $15 members, $20 non-members

http://www.fpconservatory.org/programsadultclasses.htm#gardening