Thanks to all who attended the Viva Verde Earth Fest on Saturday. We were pleased with the turnout and hope to make this an annual event. Pictures from the event are forthcoming.
If you are interested in environmental issues, here are some additional ways to get involved:
- Take the Virtual Farmers Market Survey, which will provide valuable feedback to a group organized by the Center for the Environment at Catawba College on the interest level of setting up and online portal to allow local food producers to offer their products for sale to food preparers like school lunch programs, restaurants, and individual consumers. They need a response by April 30. Read more here and here.
- The Small Business Center at RCCC is offering a series of classes on energy efficiency and other ways to go green for small businesses. Classes are 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Kannapolis Train Station. They are free but require registration. Classes are held on these dates:
– May 18, “Implementing Green Processes in Your Business Operations,” and “Saving Money by Greening Your Operations.”
– May 25, “Identifying Business Tax Credits and Other Green Incentives,” and “Attracting Customers to Your Green Business.” - Apply to serve on the City’s Environmental Stewardship Commission, which is involved in environmental policy and activities for Kannapolis. Deadline is April 30. Read more here.
- Apply to serve on Cabarrus County’s new Food Policy Council, which seeks to build the link between economic development and locally grown food. Appointments will be made in May.
- Register for the Sustainable Living Series offered by Cabarrus County, which includes monthly workshops on a variety of sustainability topics. Workshops are free and offered on a Thursday each month, 6:30-8:30pm.
- Attend the next EnviroMingle on May 20. It’s organized by the Center for the Environment in partnership with the LandTrust for Central North Carolina and will be held at the Green Goat Gallery in Spencer, 5:30-7:30.
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