Get Involved!
Get involved & Take Action! Non-profit groups and organizations are leading the effort to improve our environment. Whether it’s buying local produce at the Farmer’s Market or volunteering to pull noxious weeds, there are lots of ways to be a part of the solution in Utah!
Here you'll find a list of events and organizations from around Utah that will offer you great activities to better your community and your life.
Upcoming Events
May 10, 2008
Live Green - Downtown Sustainability Festival
Live Green, the 5th Annual Downtown Sustainable Living Festival will be held May 10, 2008 at Library Square from 10am to 6pm. Learn about the green resources in your community. This year's event features:
Presented by the Downtown Alliance: Live Green Web Site
- Alternative Transportation Exhibitors
- Locally-Grown Yard and Garden Plant Sale
- Sustainable Building Products & Businesses
- Community Advocacy Groups
- Eco-activities for kids
- Food Vendors & Squatters Beer Garden (e2 business)
- Pedal-Powered Music Stage with Shake Your Peace and Calico
- Conversation Cafe: A Day of Speakers and Discussion Covering Regional Topics. Schedule to be announced soon.
May 17, 2008
Back Yard Rain Catchment
Come learn how to harvest rain water. See how easy it is in this hands-on work shop with supplies available at cost, and instructions to make your own.
9am-noon, Fairpark Garden 1037 W 300 N
June 7th, August 2nd, and October 4th
Rip Your Strip demonstration garden Workshops
Join us for hands-on xeriscaping workshops as we work with Wasatch Community Gardens to create a Rip Your Strip demonstration garden. Spring workshops will focus on drought tolerant basics, while fall workshops will focus on maintaining and winterizing your water-wise plants.
Rip Your Strip demonstration garden Workshops will be held at the Grateful Tomato Garden located on 600 east and 800.
Questions? Contact Lauren Brown (801)486-4776.
May 31, 9am to Noon
Workshop on techniques for applying American Clay plaster
The GBC’s Lorie Nielson and Dale Bard will give a workshop for homeowners’ on techniques for applying American Clay plaster. $50 fee for the workshop but all participants receive 15% off all American Clay products through June 7.
Must pre-register for this workshop.
Saturday, September 13, from 10am to 5pm
Green Home Tour
Click for more information: 4th Annual Green Home Tour
