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To submit your organization's events, send details to:
laura @earthsharemo.org
(remove the spaces between laura and @ -- spaces are here to minimize spam trolls.) Other Organizations' Web Sites with Event Calendars |
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REI Presentation: Basic Bike Maintenance (St. Louis)
7/1/2008 6:30 PM at St. Louis Store, 1703 S. Brentwood Blvd. If you ride a bicycle, then you need this class! We?ll show you how to perform a safety check on your bicycle. You will learn how to care for and clean your bike, lube a chain, fix a flat tire in record time, and make other minor adjustments to keep you safe on the roads and trail. Our bike techs will answer all your cycling-related questions. They also have some great suggestions for safe and pleasant rides in our area! Space is limited, so please register by calling (314) 918-1004 or stopping by our Bike Shop.
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Open Space Council: Public Meeting Regarding Arch Grounds (St. Louis)
National Park Service: Second of two public open house meetings “to give interested individuals and organizations an opportunity to learn about and comment on preliminary alternatives for the future management of the Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse (Jefferson National Expansion Memorial).” The first meeting was held on Wednesday, June 25 in the Trolley Room of the Dennis and Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center (the historic Lindell Pavilion) in Forest Park. The second meeting will be held Tuesday, July 1, 3-6:30 p.m., in the Old Courthouse, 11 North Fourth Street.
See www.openspacecouncilstl.org for more information.
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Home Eco: Electronics Recycling Day (St. Louis)
Saturday, July 5: monthly E-Cycling pickup.
Home Eco
4611 Macklind Avenue
St. Louis 63109
From 10 to noon, the good folks from St. Louis Teachers Recycling Center will return to take in your unwanted computers and electronics. A donation of $10 is requested for each component dropped off, and $20 for computer monitors. (No televisions, please.) The items will be separated and recycled by the local D-Cal Services (http://www.dcalservices.com/faqs.asp). DCAL is registered with both the EPA and the state of Missouri Department of Natural Resources and meets all of their respective requirements. Visit http://stlouisteachersrecycle.homestead.com/Material.html for a list of materials desired and to learn more about our friend, SLTRC founder Susan Blandford and her mission.
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission Meeting (Fulton, Missouri)
AmerenUE is applying to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for a license to build and operate a 1,600 MW nuclear power plant at their Callaway site outside Fulton, Missouri. As they prepare to receive Ameren’s application, the NRC is holding a public meeting to discuss the application review process. They will do this from 7-9:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 9 at Champ Auditorium on the Westminster University campus in Fulton. You can access a map of the Westminster campus at: http://www.westminster-mo.edu/explore/maps/Documents/map07.pdf
Visit www.mosafeenergy.org or http://www.moenviron.org/ for more information.
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REI Presentation: Paddling the Missouri (St. Louis)
Paddling the Missouri River: presented by Race for the Rivers
7/9/2008 6:30 PM at the REI Store, 1703 S. Brentwood Blvd, St. Louis, Missouri 63144
Join us for a presentation about paddling on the Missouri River. Topics covered include river safety, reading buoys and shore markers, different boats and gear, details on different sections of the Missouri, and information on the Race for the Rivers event in August.
To register call (314) 918-1004. Visit http://www.racefortherivers.org for more details.
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St. Louis Green: Networking for Green Professionals (St. Louis)
The new networking option for Green Professionals & the Passionately Green! Come join us Thursday, July 10th, from 8-9 am at the new Town and Country Whole Foods Market (located on the southwest corner of Clayton and Woods Mill). This event is free, informal, and a great way to get more green in your day! http://www.stlouisgreen.com/calendar/event.php?id=115
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| Jul 10th, 2008 (Thu) |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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Home Plate: Preserving the Harvest (St. Louis)
Deliver the healthful wealth of your garden to your family’s table all year long! A gardener, teacher and veteran preserver will demonstrate basics and share expert tips covering canning, drying and freezing all types of fresh produce. Held at the Kemper Center for Home Gardening at Missouri Botanical Garden; 4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis. Visit http://www.earthwayscenter.org/classes.html for details. Call (314) 577-0220 or email earthways.center@mobot.org. Registration required.
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Trailnet: Puffin Pedal Bike Ride (St. Louis)
Trailnet's Pedal Series: Puffin Pedal Bike Ride
7/11/2008 3:30 PM Registration: 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Start: Saint Louis Zoo
1 Government Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63110
Route: 5 milesFees: FREE
Discover Forest Park’s diverse ecosystems and native landscapes while pedaling the paths outside the Saint Louis Zoo. After the ride, explore what’s new at America's #1 Zoo (ranked by Zagat Guide/Parenting magazine). Visit http://www.trailnet.org/pedalseries.php for more details.
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St. Louis Green Drinks: Movie at Bottleworks (St. Louis)
St. Louis Green Drinks
Tuesday, July 15
6:00 p.m.
Schlafly Bottleworks
7260 Southwest Avenue
Maplewood 63143
St. Louis Green Drinks is a loose knit network of environmentally-minded citizens, businesspeople, and activists who meet monthly to discuss the Green movement and how to change the world together. Join your friends from Green Drinks for conversation and drinks, followed by a 7:00 viewing of Cradle to Cradle (about recycling) with audience discussion afterwards. Suggested donation: $3. Visit ww.bgb.org/greendrinks for full details.
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REI: Family Camping Presentation (St. Louis)
7/21/2008 6:30 PM at REI Store, 1703 S. Brentwood Blvd.
Family outings into the outdoors are a great way to have fun, learn new activities and enjoy quality time as a family. Join Robbin Massie, our kayaking and GPS expert, and father of three, for an informative and entertaining presentation on the basics of camping comfortably with your family. We will cover gear, planning, and answer all your questions. Registration required. Call (314) 918-1004.
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Izaak Walton League National Convention (Merrillville, Indiana)
Members from across the country gather to advance the League's conservation mission. Workshops, speakers, presentations. http://www.iwla.org/
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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Integrating Renewable Energy into the Grid - Adult Class (St. Louis)
Can more than 30% of our nation’s electrical energy come from renewable sources by 2020? Learn how utilities are responding and ways you can really choose renewables – without investing in your own system. Representatives from AmerenUE’s Pure Power program as well as leaders from Missouri’s developing wind power industry will join the class. Explore cutting edge innovations that may power our way to a more sustainable future. At EarthWays Center, 3617 Grandel Square, St. Louis. Registration required. Visit http://www.earthwayscenter.org/ or call (314) 577-0220 or email earthways.center@mobot.org.
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EEBN Lunch & Learn: Business Sustainability and Carbon Footprint (Kansas City)
EEBN (Environmental Excellence Business Network)
Lunch & Learn: Business Sustainability and Carbon Footprint
July 23
Lunch & Learns are designed to present more in-depth information about environmental topics and to allow greater interaction and dialogue between attendees and presenters than regular EEBN events. EEBN’s second Lunch & Learn workshop will take place at BNIM Architects, 106 W. 14th Street, Suite 200, Kansas City, Missouri 64105. This workshop will focus on techniques organizations can use to increase sustainability and reduce the environmental footprint of office operations. More details coming soon.
Attendance at Lunch & Learns is limited, and pre-registration is required. $20 per EEBN member, $30 for non-members. Registration includes lunch. For information call (816) 561-1061, ext. 128.
Visit http://www.bridgingthegap.org/egap.php?id=116#eebn for more information.
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12th Annual Meramec Watershed Celebration (St. Louis)
Watch for event updates at http://www.openspacestl.org/ the Open Space Council website,
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REI Presentation: Nutrition and Energy for Cycling (St. Louis)
7/29/2008 6:30 PM at St. Louis Store, 1703 S. Brentwood Blvd. Riding can take a lot out of you; we'll give you some info on what to put back in. Our knowledgeable and experienced bike tech will cover the when and why of eating and hydrating before, while, and after training, competing, or just going out for a nice long ride. Registration required; call (314) 918-1004.
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River des Peres Coalition: Steering Committee Meeting (St. Louis)
Please join us at our next Steering Committee meeting on Tuesday, July 29 at
The Green Center. The meeting is open to the public and will begin promptly
at 7 pm. We will have reports from each of our committees on the progress
they have made and will continue to work on ways to improve the River des
Peres. Further details on our website: (www.riverdesperes.org <http://www.riverdesperes.org/>).
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