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Green Events in December

Knoxville Recycling Coalition would like you to be aware of the following upcoming events. Recycling is, in our humble opinion,  the most important way to “Go Green,” but of course there are other ways to better your life and the world around you. Check these events out and your friends will be green with envy at how cool and knowledgeable you are.

Brown Bag Green Book

December 2, 2009 at the East TN History Center Auditorium, 601 S. Gay St

Book Discussion: “Cheap: The High Cost of Discount Culture” by Ellen Ruppel Shell; leading the discussion is Dr. Bill Shiell, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church.

Ticket Info: Emily Ellis 865-215-8763

Green Growing Techniques and Green Incentives for Farmers

December 3, 2009  Presenter: Paul McQuade, Soil & Conservation

9 – 11 a.m. in the Center for Workforce Education Lab, Clifford “Bo” Henry Technology Building, Room 110, Walters State Community College

Solar, Wind, Bio-Mass and Geothermal Energy Seminar

December 7, 2009   Presenter: Dean Thomas Sewell, WSCC

9 – 11 a.m. in the Duggins Foundation Room located in the College Center, Walters State Community College

The workshops are free but reservations are strongly recommended. To make a reservation, contact Connie O’Vercum, 423-318-2341, connie.overcum@ws.edu or Terri Teater, 423-318-2340, terri.teater@ws.edu .

Ijams Nature Center 26th Annual Holiday Craft Party

December 12, 2009 12-3pm at Ijams Visitor Center

Everyone loves a party! Get into the spirit and join us for some holiday fun. We’ll make recycled crafts like gift tags, ornaments, candles, pine cone suet feeders and garland. There will be snacks for everyone and a wreath-making workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. Free to members, $2 for non-members. Please call ahead and let us know you are coming: 577-4717, ext. 10.


If you have an event coming up that you think KRC should tell people about, please contact Pamela Bishir, Education Director, at education@knoxvillerecycles.org


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One Response to “Green Events in December”

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