Community Environmental Events
2010 EVENTS
March 20, Saturday
Eighth Annual Renewable Energy Conference, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. This conference is ideal for homeowners, renewable energy enthusiasts, and students who wish to learn something new and meet other individuals that are interested in promoting and using renewable and alternative energy technologies. Attendees from the novice learner to those with a vast amount of knowledge will find this conference valuable. Details at http://www.cedarcreekinstitute.org/programming/renewable_energy_conference/index.html
"Home Landscaping with Native Trees, Shrubs and Wildflowers," Calhoun County Master Gardeners presentation, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.; Lakeview Middle School, 300 South 28th St., Battle Creek; $8 in advance, $10 at the door; call Leila Arboretum, 269-969-0270.
March 23, Tuesday
Wild Ones meeting, "Protecting Valuable Natural Areas," by Geoffery Cripe, Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy, 7 p.m.; Calhoun Intermediate School District, 17111 Drive N, Marshall; free; for directions call CISD, 269-781-1541.
March 27, Saturday
Earth Hour 2010 takes place at 8:30 p.m. local time on March 27. By turning off their non-essential lighting for one hour-Earth Hour-Americans will join hundreds of millions of people around the world in a commitment to fight climate change and protect Earth's natural resources, environment and climate, now and into the future. To sign up go to https://www.myearthhour.org/home?invite=oy6yEw2GWL
April 18, Sunday
Introduction to Permaculture, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. "Permaculture is a system of perennial agriculture emphasizing the use of renewable natural resources and the enrichment of local ecosystems, and is much more than just food production. According to Bill Wilson, co-founder of Midwest Permaculture, it is a thorough study inviting us to look at our homes, our uses and sources of energy, our methods for providing food and comfortable shelter, our work, and our relationships. The goal of permaculture is to create harmonious relationships with all aspects of our lives." Members $25, non-members $35. http://www.cedarcreekinstitute.org/programming/calendar_of_events/#April18
May 4
Native Plants in Michigan, 6 p.m., Kingman Museum, 175 Limit St., Battle Creek; free; for information call 269-965-5117.
