Energy: Using It Wisely Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. (refreshments will be served) Former First Church of Christ Scientist, 1203 Sherwood Lane, Nichols Hills Free to attend Moderated by Mary Ellen Ternes, Attorney, co-chair of McAfee & Taft’s Renewable and Sustainability Energy Group; Commissioner, City of Nichols Hills Environment, Health and Sustainability Commission Read more »
Panels & Activities, April 14-16
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Thursday Evening Panel
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Sustainable Living Expo
0 commentsAnimals and Wildlife Conservation Wildlife Biologist, Researcher, & Teacher, Laurie Gillum: Presenting an educational exhibit of Wildlife Conservation in Oklahoma, featuring a hands-on view of various Oklahoma wildlife. Falconer, Greg Stipp: Come see live falcons up close! Greg’s feathered friends, “TG”, a Gyr/Peregrine Falcon and “Eilene”, a Peregrine Falcon will be at the Earth Read more »
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Children’s Fun Run & Earth Day Activities
0 commentsSaturday, April 16 – “Pick Up the Pace” Children’s Fun Run! 10:30 a.m. Pick Up The Pace running club is intended to inspire, among the children of Nichols Hills, appreciation for the environment through outdoor physical activity. We hope to aid the efforts of “Planet Nichols Hills” by teaching our children to value and care Read more »
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Children’s Earth Day Art Activities
0 commentsSaturday, April 16 Children’s Hands-On Art Activities 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Artist Susan Susan Cromer will be doing art activities with children on Saturday, April 16 from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Children’s art activities supervised by a professional artist in the green & white striped “Children’s Tent” No cost to participate. Choose one Read more »
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Green Living Home Tour
0 commentsAfter the Green Living Panel, join us for a tour of a couple of local green homes! Addresses to be provided at event; tours will immediately follow Green Living Panel.
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Green Car Show
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Future City Competition
0 commentsFriday, April 15, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. National Engineers Week Future Cities Competition: Todd Hiemer, P.E., Regional Coordinator More than 33,000 students from 1,000 middle schools in 35 regions across the country participated in the Future City regional competitions. The mission of the National Engineers Week Future City® Competition is to provide a fun Read more »
Panel Discussions
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Energy: Using It Wisely
0 commentsJoin distinguished panelists for a community discussion on green energy alternatives in Oklahoma City at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 14. Refreshments will be served. Moderated by Mary Ellen Ternes, Attorney, co-chair of McAfee & Taft’s Renewable and Sustainability Energy Group; Commissioner, City of Nichols Hills Environment, Health and Sustainability Commission Panel Experts: Jason Hukill, Read more »
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Thursday Evening Panel
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Energy: Using It Wisely Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. (refreshments will be served) Former First Church of Christ Scientist, 1203 Sherwood Lane, Nichols Hills Free to attend Moderated by Mary Ellen Ternes, Attorney, co-chair of McAfee & Taft’s Renewable and Sustainability Energy Group; Commissioner, City of Nichols Hills Environment, Health and Sustainability Commission Read more »
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Gardens: Planting for Health in Home, Business, Community, and School Gardens
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Friday, April 15, 2011, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Moderated by Suzanne Spradling, Ph.D, Officer of Education and Public Awarness, Planet Nichols Hills; Earth Connections, LLC; Science and Environment Education Consultant Panel Experts: Bruce Edwards, Urban Harvest, Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Angela Jones, Director of Health and Wellness, YMCA Kat Goodwin, Director, Employee Gardens, Read more »
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Walking, Cycling, and Connecting; How to Create a Healthy Community
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Saturday, April 16, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. Moderated by Hal McKnight, Member Maps 3 Subcommittee, Secretary, Planet Nichols Hills Panel Experts: Mayor Mick Cornett by video–Overview for metro of walking, cycling, and the Oklahoma City health challenge. Bob Berry, Enid, OK advocate for neighborhoods with sidewalks and bicycle lanes Sarah Yoakam Burger, M.D., Read more »
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Local Foods, Local Nutrition, Best Growing, Best Tasting, Best Dining for Your Health
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Saturday, April 16, 2011, 11:30 a.m. Moderated by Christine Patton, Co-Chair, Transition OKC Panel Experts: Ryan Parrott– Chef – Iguana Lounge Stephanie Jordan – personal chef Others to be announced
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Green Luxury Living, Building & Construction
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Saturday, April 16, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Moderated by Tracey Zeeck, Public Relations and Advocate for Luxury Green Living Panel Experts: Tim Zajac, DeZign Partnerships Inc. Andy Zeeck, dWELLings Construction Trey Parsons, Enersolve, Inc. Andrew Thomas, Resident, City of Nichols Hills, Building a LEED house Immediately following: Tour of two LEED residences
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Walking and Biking Trails
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10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Saturday : Discover future walking and biking trail plans for OKC.
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Go Local; Go Slow
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11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Saturday : Here in the heartland, food is abundant. So why is it so difficult to find local foods? Discover how restaurants use and find local food vendors.
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Green Building and Construction
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1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Saturday : Talk directly to builders and homeowners who have made the decision to go “Green”.
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Green Home Tour
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2:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m – Saturday : Take a Green Living Home tour of Oklahoma City homes and business. See how these Oklahomans are living green and saving money.