Calendar of Events
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CALENDAR:

Saturdays
Bloomington Community Farmer's Market
8:00am - 1:00pm
Showers Common (401 N. Morton St.)
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Thursdays
EcoReport radio program
WFHB (91.3FM) 11:00am

May

Community Event
Saturday, May 10, 2 - 4 p.m.
Mother/Daughter Hike at the Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve
Revel in Mother Earth's wonders along with your mother, in honor of Mothers Day Weekend! Sycamore Land Trust's Environmental Educator Maggie Sullivan and her mother Susie will lead this easy walk for all ages, exploring the recently-completed boardwalk loop and observation platforms of the Beanblossom Bottoms Environmental Education Trail. Only 1% of the wetlands Indiana had 200 years ago remain intact. You will forever remember sharing with another generation this remarkable sample of a wetland ecosystem restored and protected forever by SLT.
    Bring binoculars, if you have them, and water to drink. Dress for walking and weather.
    Please RSVP to or 812-336-5382.

Community Event
Saturday, May 10 from 1 – 3 PM
SIREN membership meeting
SIREN (Southern Indiana Renewable Energy Network) is sponsoring an informational and membership meeting at the Monroe County Library Auditorium on May 10, 2008 from 1-3pm. SIREN's goal is to promote solar energy solutions to the Bloomington area and to assist members of the SIREN co-op with renewable energy production. For more information, call Terry Usrey at 334-1247.

CSL Event
Tuesday, May 13 from 5:15 – 6:30
CSL Board Meeting
Center for Sustainable Living Board will meet at the MCPL in room 1A. Everyone welcome!

Community Event
Thursday, May 15 from 7 – 8:30 PM
Creating Green Interiors
MCPL auditorium
Interior designer David Gulyas will share new developments in the interior design field: a fast growinf wqorld of green furniture, carpeting, wall coverings, cabinetry and high indoor air quality. Mr. Gulyas will highlight how new high-performance buildings are requiring fresh understanding on the part of interior designers and clients.

Presented by the City of Bloomington Commission on Sustainability and Environmental Commission, and Earth Care, Bloomington's Interfaith Group for the Environment.

Community Event
Saturday, May 17 from 8 – noon
BOGA Plant Swap
The Bloomington Organic Gardener's Association will have its annual native plant swap at the Farmer's Market – bring a plant and get a plant – or just pick one up – we generally have lots there!

Regional Event
May 17 - 18
Green Festival - Chicago
Celebrating what’s working in our communities, green festival showcases more than 350 diverse local and national green businesses displaying and selling eco-friendly, fair trade and sustainable products. More than 150 visionary speakers appear for standing-room-only panel discussions, presentations and main stage speaking events.
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Community Event
Sunday, May 18 from 2 – 4 PM
The Jordan River Fest
Location: Fine Art Museum on IU campus
There will be speakers, food and drink provided by Bloomingfoods and tabling by various organizations including CSL. The famous waste-food eating, castings making WORMS will be there! This will be the last opportunity to see the special exhibition, Shallow Creek; Thomas Hart Benton and American Waterways.

Community Event
Tuesday, May 20 from 2 – 4 PM and 7 – 9 PM
Smart Growth Planning Speaker
Location: City Council Chamber, Showers Complex.
Robert McCormick, Director of Planning with Power at Purdue will speak about the benefits of Smart Growth planning principle. Brought to you by Bloomington Transportation Options for People 2008 Livable Cities Speaker Series. Event is free and open to the public.

Community Event
Saturday, May 24 from 9 to noon
The Green Sanctuary Task Force Clothing Swap
Location: UU Church, 2120 North Fee Lane.
Clear your closets and clear the air while refreshing your wardrobe. Bring your unneeded clothing (clean and in wearable condition please) on May 24, then "shop" for whatever you can use. No money exchanged! Men's, Women's and Children's items welcome! Leftovers will be donated to Opportunity House.
For more information or to volunteer contact Stephanie at or 333-9324

Community Event
Saturday, May 31 from 9 – noon
Poultry Exhibit
Location: Bloomington Farmer's Market
A showcase of Chickens in the City event for Bloomington's edification. Live chickens, chicken tractor exhibition, Indiana State Poultry Assoc will present bio-security for small flocks.

June

Regional Event
Saturdays, June 7, Sept. 20
The LostRiver Conservation Association Public Field Trips
The Lost River Conservation Association is pleased to announce the schedual for the 2008 field Trips. Public Field Trips of Indiana's Lost River will be offered by The LostRiver Conservation Association on the following dates in 2008.
     June 7th, Saturday
     Sept. 20th, Saturday
Additional tours will be offered for private groups by the LRCA. Robert Armstrong, Chairman Dee Slater, Secy. For more information contact LRCA 6252 Norwaldo Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46220-2131 or 317-253-6951 or .

CLASSES & MISC:

ONE MONTH ORGANIC AGRICULTURE AND PERMACULTURE COURSE

Rio Muchacho Organic Farm - Ecuador Learn how to grow your own food and live more sustainably! Courses offered May, August and November

The course includes theory & practical, visits & videos. Covers organic farming, permaculture, appropriate technology, bee keeping, biodynamic farming, urban sustainablity and much more. It is a great opportunity to travel, experience a new culture and learn a lot! Other activities on the farm include chocolate making, freshwater shrimping, arts & crafts and horse riding.

More info on www.riomuchacho.com

LOCATIONS

Center for Sustainable Living
at the Caldwell ECO Center, 323 S. Walnut St.

Monroe Co. Public Library
303 E. Kirkwood

Community Bike Project
214 N. Madison Ave.
Hours: Monday 6pm-10pm, Wednesday 5pm-10pm, Saturday Noon-3pm, Sunday 6:30pm-8:30pm ( Ladies' Night )

Sycamore Spring Waldorf School
2805 Headley Rd.

Bloomington City Hall
404 N. Morton Street

Updated: 2 May 2008