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Energy: Using It Wisely

Join 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 »

Thursday Evening Panel

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 »

Gardens: Planting for Health in Home, Business, Community, and School Gardens

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 »

Walking, Cycling, and Connecting; How to Create a Healthy Community

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 »

Local Foods, Local Nutrition, Best Growing, Best Tasting, Best Dining for Your Health

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

Green Luxury Living, Building & Construction

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

Walking and Biking Trails

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Saturday :  Discover future walking and biking trail plans for OKC.

Go Local; Go Slow

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.

Green Building and Construction

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Saturday  : Talk directly to builders and  homeowners who have made the decision to go “Green”.  

Green Home Tour

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.