Upcoming Kathleen Clay Library Events

Wednesday, December 20th, 7-8pm - Fair Trade and the Holidays
Join us for a how-to on using fair trade options to purchase environmentally friendly gifts for the holidays.  We will show short TED Talks about fair trade and host a discussion.


Winter and Spring Adult Nature Programs 2018 at the Kathleen Clay Library:

Wed., Jan 3rd, 7 – 8 pm - Bizarre Natives
Native plants can be weird and wonderful, and you can grow them and watch right in your own backyard. Experience some of the extraordinary behavior of some of our most beautiful and interesting Southeastern native plants. This program is sponsored by the Triad Chapter of the Native Plant Society.

Mon., Jan 8th, 6:30 – 7:30 pm - Planning the 3-Season Vegetable Garden
Vegetable gardening is especially productive in the Piedmont because we can grow food at least 10 months of the year! Master Gardeners will teach succession planning and other techniques. To register, call 336-641-2400.

Thurs., Jan 11th, 7 – 8:30 pm - Exploring Bird Apps
Roberta Newton, Professor Emerita from Temple University will share tips and the value of bird apps for your birding needs. This program is sponsored by T. Gilbert Pearson Audubon Society.

Thurs., Jan 18th, 7 – 8:30 pm - What is a Uwharrie and Why Would a Biologist Care?
John Gerwin, Research Curator, Ornithology, at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, will talk about his work banding birds, tracking populations, and helping to preserve this North Carolina treasure.  This program is sponsored by the Piedmont Bird Club.

Friday, Jan 19th, 9:30 – 4 pm – Exploring the Outdoors with Aldo Leopold
Discover this interdisciplinary conservation ethics curriculum targeted for educators of youth 6 - 12th grades. We will also learn to use the outdoors to teach lessons from the environmental classic, A Sand County Almanac. Earn CEUs and credit towards the NC Environmental Education Certification. To register, e-mail melanie.buckingham@greensboro-nc.gov

Wed., Jan 24th, 6:30 – 7:30 pm - Proper Pruning Prevents Poor Plant Performance
Master Gardeners will teach about the tools, techniques, and especially the timing for pruning small ornamental trees and shrubs. To register, call 336-641-2400. 

Fri., Jan 26th, 12 – 1 pm – Wasted Food
Join the Green Reads Book Club for a discussion of the book: American Wasteland: How America Throws Away Nearly Half of Its Food. Pick up a copy of the book at the branch prior to the program. New members are welcome. This program is co-sponsored by Piedmont Land Conservancy.

Mon., Feb 5th, 6:30 – 7:30 pm - Totally Tomatoes - All About Our Favorite Fruit
Discover proven tips and techniques for successfully growing America’s most popular garden vegetable from the Guilford County Master Gardeners. To register, call 336-641-2400.

Wed., Feb 7th, 7 – 8:30 pm – Plants Need Pollinators
Will Stuart, native plant and bird photographer will share the simple and complicated relationship needs of native plants and pollinators. This program is sponsored by the Triad Chapter of the Native Plant Society. 

Thurs., Feb 8th, 7 – 8:30 pm  - Woodpeckers
Liz Schmidt of Wild Birds Unlimited in High Point will share highlights about woodpeckers found in the piedmont. This program is sponsored by T. Gilbert Pearson Audubon Society. 

Fri., Feb 9th, 9:30 – 4 pm – Project Food, Land and People
Learn hands-on activities to teach adults and children about the interrelationships between agriculture, food, the environment, and people. To register, e-mail melanie.buckingham@greensboro-nc.gov .

Sat., Feb 10th, 10 am – 3 pm – Guidelines for Excellence
Environmental educators come to this workshop about the Guidelines for Excellence created by the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE). The workshop covers these benchmarks in the areas of professional development, learner achievements, instructional materials, programs, early childhood education, and community engagement as they relate to the field of EE. To register, e-mail melanie.buckingham@greensboro-nc.gov .

Thurs., Feb 15th, 7 – 8:30 pm - Bird-friendly Gardening: Your Yard Matters
Ann Walter-Fromson will share why native plants are so important for supporting birds, which plants are the most beneficial, and how you can make your yard a welcoming place for birds. This program is sponsored by the Piedmont Bird Club.

Mon., Feb 19th, 6:30 – 7:30 pm – Beautiful and Sustainable Lawns – A Greener Yard
Master Gardeners will teach how to have a sustainable lawn, save time and money, reduce your environmental impact, and minimize issues with weeds and diseases. To register, call 336-641-2400.

Wed., Feb 28th, 7 – 8 pm – Climate Change in North Carolina
Join us for a viewing of Climate Stories NC from the Institute for the Environment at UNC. These documentaries depict stories from people who have been impacted by climate change. This program is sponsored by Green Reads Book Club and Piedmont Land Conservancy.

"Ecological Cosmologies: Epic Stories and Great Work." - Perkins Library at Duke, January 17, 2018 4pm to 7pm

Mary Evelyn Tucker and John Grim will be at Duke on January 17, 2018, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, for an event entitled "Ecological Cosmologies:  Epic Stories and Great Work."  It will be held in Perkins Library 217 at Duke. The following is a link to the event information:  https://igs.duke.edu/events/ecological-cosmologies-epic-stories-and-great-work.  

Sustainability Art Show Submissions

UNC Greensboro students, faculty, and staff are eligible to submit works of art for the Office of Sustainability art exhibits.  For more information, check their webpage.

Sustainable Transportation and Alternative Fuels Workshop and Colloquium Event - Thursday, November 2nd

The department of Geography, department of Economics, and the Environmental and Sustainability Studies program want to cordially invite you to an upcoming workshop and colloquium event centered on the issue of sustainable transportation and alternative fuels.

The events will be directed by Dr. Michael Kuby, Professor in the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning at Arizona State University, where he is also Director of the Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Transportation Systems and a Senior Sustainability Scientist in the Global Institute of Sustainability. 

This is a new and exciting opportunity to get involved with the essential topic of sustainable transportation and to find feasible ways to target our personal carbon footprints.

The events are FREE to the community, and parking on lot 7 (behind the Graham building) will be free after 5 pm on Thursday, November 2^nd.  

If you are able to attend either event, please confirm via email at dmhaller@uncg.edu. This is to guarantee seating and available resources for all involved.

We encourage you to join us on this wonderful opportunity.

One City, One Book Event - Saturday November 18th

The Greensboro Public Library welcomes astronaut and former NFL wide receiver Leland Melvin at 4 pm Saturday, November 18 at the Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center, 1921 W. Gate City Blvd. 

Leland is the only person drafted into the National Football League to have flown in space. This visit is part of One City, One Book, sponsored by the Greensboro Public Library and community partners, which encourages the entire community to read one book. This year’s selection is Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly.

Before becoming an astronaut Leland was drafted by the Detroit Lions, but a hamstring injury thwarted his NFL career. Hear his fascinating story of perseverance and how he ultimately traveled off-planet twice on Space Shuttle Atlantis to help build the International Space Station.

He uses his life story as an athlete, astronaut, scientist, engineer, photographer, and musician to help inspire the next generation of explorers to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) careers.

If you need more information, Beth Sheffield is the contact person (beth.sheffield@greensboro-nc.gov 336-373-3617)

Second Annual Triad Vegfest - Sunday, Nov. 5th, 11am-4pm at the Greensboro Farmers' Curb Market

Come one, come all!

Learn how to eat your way to better health while fostering a more peaceful and sustainable planet!

The Second Annual Triad Vegfest is happening on Sunday, Nov. 5, from 11:00am to 4:00pm at the Greensboro Farmers' Curb Market located at 501 Yanceyville Street, Greensboro, NC and will feature a wide variety of vendors, including Health-Ade Kombucha, Loma Linda Food Truck, and Soul Cocina Triangle, cooking demos, and speakers, featuring Janardhan Srinivasan a local vegan cardiologist from Durham, NC (11:30 am in cafe area). Enjoy all our food vendors and shop for clothing, cosmetics, crafts, and other items.

 

Families will enjoy live music by Crystal Bright and the Silver Hands and a Family Fun Zone that includes the amazing magician and juggler, "Just Joey" and Wonderpuff organic vegan cotton candy. Our second annual event is shaping up to be double in size from last year. Come out to support all our vendors and have a great time! This event is being brought to you by the Triad Vegan Society in partnership with the Triangle VegFest.

 

There will be gift bags for the first one hundred lucky folks!

 

www.triadvegfest.org

Triadvegfest@gmail.com 

NC Families United Annual Rubber Ducky Derby - Sunday, October 22nd, 1pm-5pm

NC Families United is having the annual Rubber Ducky Derby on Sunday, October 22nd from 1 to 5 pm.  Their mission is to help families whose children have been diagnosed with a mental or behavioral health issue.  In addition to the race, there will be games, food, and a car show at Lake Mackintosh in Burlington.

You can purchase ducks for the race by calling the office at 336-395-8828 or going to their GoFundMe page at https://www.gofundme.com/rubber-ducky-derby?viewupdates=1&rcid=r01-15069503426-eebdba609733435b&utm_source=internal&utm_medium=email&utm_content=body_photo&utm_campaign=upd_n

To learn more about NC Families United, see their website https://www.ncfamiliesunited.org/ or Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/58044924427/

Thanks for your support.

Marilyn Hanichak