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October Natural Awakenings Issue is Here!

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:36:00 +0000

Your October issue of Natural Awakenings Magazine special edition "Green Living, Blue Planet" has arrived.

Our Precious Water, Don't Take it for Granted, Green your Business, Liquid Nutrition, and Daryl Hannah's Heartfelt Perspective from Actress and Activist "Living off the Grid" are just a few of the article featured in this issue. Our Community Spotlight for October focuses on Santa Rosa Clean Community Systems altering the ways in which a community can think and act in relation to the planet.

Online Natural Awakenings

EO Wilson Biophilia Center Schedule Update

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:33:00 +0000

Next Saturday, October 15th the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center will be closed as we will be at the Seaside Back to Nature Festival. Come see us there.

Butterflies Oct. 8 at EO Wilson Biophilia Center

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:32:00 +0000

Join us this Saturday, October 8th to hear Mary Ann Friedman's presentation at 1:00 on Butterflies. Standard admission rates apply. See Flyer for additional details.

Green Awareness Task Force - October 4, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:02:00 +0000

Be sure to attend our next Green Awareness Taskforce Meeting
Date: Tuesday October 4, 2011
Time: 8:15am (Networking begins at 8am)
Location: The Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce Conference Room

Dave Robau will be given a special presentation:
Department of Energy's 2011 Solar Decathlon. It’s a competition between 20 universities to design a zero energy home. Dave Robau was one of the judges.

He will also give us an update on the Plasma Tour, Green Awareness Workshop, E Summit...

Jim Reece will update us on America/Florida Recycles Day

Bob Matthews/Waste Management/Greg Latsha if he is able will update us on recycling efforts at the "2011 Destin Seafood Festival"

Other taskforce members will report or update on future events.

2011 E3 Summit

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:47:00 +0000

Please click HERE for information regarding 2011 E3 Summit

Destin Seafood Festival - Volunteers Needed

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:11:00 +0000

Attention Green Awareness Taskforce Members:

Bob Matthews from Trinity United Methodist Church is looking for volunteers to help with recycling at the Destin Seafood Festival. This is the 1st year that a major recycling effort will be initiated at the Festival thanks to the Destin Charter Boat Association & Waste Management. Waste Management has donated 70 cardboard recycling containers and two single stream recycling dumpsters. The Destin Charter Boat Association has asked the FWB Chamber Green Awareness Taskforce to help with volunteers who will monitor & sort recycling containers during the 3 day event.

FRIDAY: FESTIVAL HOURS - 4P-10P
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FROM:
6P-8P
8P-10P

SATURDAY: FESTIVAL HOURS - 10A-10P
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FROM :
12N-2P
2P-4P
4P-6P
6P-8P
8P-10P

SUNDAY: FESTIVAL HOURS - 11A-4P
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FROM 1P-4P

Please contact Bob Matthews:
mechengr@cox.net
Phone: 850-830-1624

"Like" us on FACEBOOK!

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:43:00 +0000

The City of Fort Walton Beach goes social!

“Like” us on FACEBOOK by clicking the link below and clicking the “Like” button on our page.
It’s the easiest way to post your comments and check for meeting notices that may be important to you!!

City of Fort Walton Beach Development Services

Birds of Prey Presentation

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:42:00 +0000

Join us this Saturday, September 17th for Lisa Miller's Birds of Prey Presentation.

Lisa Miller is E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center’s very own Birds of Prey Rehabilitator. She will be showing and discussing several birds that are under her care. Not only will she be bringing “Medusa,” she will bring with her a Barred Owl named “Oz,” a Mississippi Kite named “Casper” and an American Crow named “Wizard.” Shortly after 1:30 she will be releasing back into the wild a Merlin, which she has been rehabilitating. You don’t want to miss this event. Watching a bird fly back into the forest after rehabilitation is hard to put into words. You just have to experience it for yourself. Lisa is very passionate about her birds and also extremely knowledgeable. Come to the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center for a great experience that you will remember for a long time.

Flyer attached. Standard admission rates apply. Visit us at www.eowilsoncenter.org for more information.

Pollution Prevention Week

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:40:00 +0000

EPA is celebrating Pollution Prevention (P2) Week, September 19-25, 2011! This week evaluate and change some of the process(s) in our daily lives that can have adverse affect on our environment. By making small changes in these process(s) you can help make a positive impact. We are a society of consumers and one of conveniences, by looking at ways to reduce or prevent pollution we are contributing to cornerstone of sustainability which is the foundation of Pollution Prevention.

The "Tips for Preventing Pollution" are a great way of doing your part in making a difference.

"The average American, in one lifetime, uses: 18 tons of paper, 23 tons of wood, 16 tons of metal, and 32 tons of organic chemicals." SOURCE: Cleanair.org

Get Involved with the 26th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:38:00 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Release
Get Involved with the 26th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day!

Okaloosa County TDC encourages locals to get involved!

Destin, FL | August 29, 2011: The Okaloosa County TDC encourages local citizens to participate in Ocean Conservancy’s 26th Annual Coastal Clean-Up Day, the world’s largest volunteer effort for ocean health, on Saturday, September 17th from 8-10 a.m.

Since the spring of 1988, the Okaloosa County TDC sponsored Environmental Council has organized 29,620 volunteers to remove 113,901 pounds of marine debris during biannual beach cleanups. Anyone of any age including family, friends, coworkers, neighbors and schools can participate! People around the world will be walking the coastlines, hopping aboard boats, scuba diving and more to collect any type of debris such as plastic rings, fishing nets and line, cigarette butts, glass and aluminum bottles, etc. existing both above and below the surface that can harm marine life and ecosystems.

Be sure to take pictures of littered areas before Sept. 17th as the Environmental Council is hosting a “Lens on Litter” contest! The winning photos will be displayed at the Visitors Welcome Center and $100 Destin Commons Gift Card. Here are the rules:

Each digital printed or hard copy photo MUST be accompanied with the following information on a 3x5 card attachment listing the (1) contest category (adult or student), (2) photographer name, (3) age, (4) grade (if student), (5) address, (6) phone number, (7) title of composition, (8) location and date photo was taken. Photos must be no smaller than 4x6 inches and no larger than 8x10 inches and in color. There is no limit to the number of photos that can be submitted. Each photo will be judged on six criteria that help show how litter costs us money, health, beauty, safety, and wildlife.
-Anti-litter message
-Quality of photo
-Originality of photo
-Originality of title
-Photographic technique
-Severity of the Litterbug’s crime

Send all entries postmarked by SEPTEMBER 17, 2011 to the Okaloosa Environmental Council, 1540 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Ft. Walton Beach FL 32548.
Registration locations include Beasley Park on Okaloosa Island, Island Beach Park, east of Surf Dweller on Okaloosa Island and Henderson State Park in Destin. Attendees will receive a free t-shirt and refreshments. Attendees are encouraged to wear closed-toed shoes and sunscreen.

The TDC would like the local community and visitors alike to get involved and Get A Little Sand In Your Soul!

Sustainable You!

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:00:00 +0000

Join Us for the
2011 Sustainable Florida Conference!
October 24-25
Tallahassee, Florida
Turnbull Conference Center at Florida State University

The City of Tallahassee, Leon County and the Collins Center's Sustainable Florida program are partnering to host the Sustainable YOU conference, October 24-25 in Tallahassee. This is always an exciting statewide event to learn more about cutting edge sustainability issues and best practices while getting to network with the state's sustainability elite.

We are planning to have some wonderful keynote presentations, 24 concurrent workshop sessions, tours, meals and more. But we can't do it without you. Learn more below about opportunities to present, sponsor and attend.
We'll see you in October!

Tim Center
Vice President, Sustainability Initiatives
Collins Center for Public Policy

Sustainable YOU!
6th Annual Sustainable Florida Conference

Calling all presenters! As we confirm our keynote presenters, there are 24 concurrent workshops to fill. We have four tracks:

Sustainability professionals - from business, government, non-profits and beyond.
Policy makers - for state, regional, and local government policy makers, elected officials and managers along with non-government organizations, non-profit advocates and associations
Higher Education - a special track for the participants of the Educational Alliance for a Sustainable Florida (EASF) and others interested in advancing the sustainability agenda in universities and colleges.
Grassroots 101 - For the individual consumer looking to reduce expenses, live more sustainability and exploring steps that they can take in their own lives.
Calling all sponsors! You want to establish yourself as a leader in the field and tout your green cred, become a sponsor and showcase your efforts. Sponsors receive great value for their dollar including complimentary registrations, exhibit space and more.

Register to attend! Some folks have never missed the annual Sustainable Florida Conference. This is your chance to keep the drive alive. Early bird registration is now open. Students get in for a low price. And, for the first time ever, we will announce a special locals only rate for Tallahassee/Leon County residents.

Submit a Proposal, Be a Sponsor or Simply Register Today!

SUSTAINABLE FLORIDA IS A PROGRAM OF THE COLLINS CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY. DONATIONS TO THE COLLINS CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY, INC., ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE. THE COLLINS CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION INCORPORATED IN FLORIDA AND RECOGNIZED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS A TAX-EXEMPT 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN FLORIDA - 1-800-435-7352. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA. REGISTRATION # CH-17942.

Jim Fowler at the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:32:00 +0000

The E. O. Wilson Biophilia Center Presents:

Jim Fowler, Spokesperson for the Natural World

Mutual of Omaha Wild Kingdom

New Messages for the 21st Century

Saturday August 27
Center Hours: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Presentation: 11:00 am

Standard admission rates apply:

$5 per person, children ages 6-12 are $2, children 5 and under are free

Lunch for sale by Red Bay

No need to RSVP, Seating will be available on a first come, first serve basis

check out our calendar of upcoming presenters listed on our website www.eowilsoncenter.org

Wildlife Management Workshop

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:44:00 +0000

Please see flyer attached for information on the Fall Wildlife Management Workshop

If interested please contact 850‐892‐3712 x 114 with NRCS

E3 Summit: Energy, Economics, & the Environment - Call for Vendors

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:47:00 +0000

E3 Summit: Energy, Economics, & the Environment
Call for Vendors
REenergizing the Gulf Coast!

Greetings!
Interested in showcasing your company at the 1st E3 Summit: Energy, Economics, & the Environment?

This is a great opportunity to highlight your company/organization with energy industry leaders from across the region. Come network with other industry professionals from the public and private sectors, commercial/residential/hospitality industries, academia, and non-profit organizations.

Wednesday, October 12 (Okaloosa County)
Free event open to GCEN and FWB Green Task Force Members

- Advanced registration is required
- NOTE: We will not be able to accomodate onsite registration

Registration/Coffee: 7:30-9:00
Opening Plenary Session: 8:45-10:00 (Air Force and Dept. of Energy)
Networking Break: 10:00-10:30
Presentations: 10:30-12:00
Expo and Lunch: 12:00-4:00
Social Offsite: 5:30-8:00

Who Should Exhibit?

The Air Force Energy Expo is highlight leading companies with an expertise in:
Energy/Water Conservation
Renewable Energy Technologies
Sustainable Design/Construction
Eco-Friendly Flooring/Paints
Advanced Lighting
Alternative Building Systems
Efficient HVAC equipment
Energy Management Services
Sustainable Builders/Developers
Environmental Consulting Firms
Land Use Planning Firms
Storm-water Management Firms
Electric Vehicle Vendors
Alternative Fuel Producers
LEED Consulting Services
Now accepting Vendor Sponsorships. Contact Anna Covington at AnnaC@GulfCoastEnergyNetwork.org or 850-855-9850.

Join our FB page for free admission to one of the technical presentations

~OR~

Follow us on Twitter for free admission to one of the technical presentations

Call for Vendors
A limited number of vendor tables are still available to promote your company or organization at the E3 Summit: Energy, Economics, & the Environment.

Space is very limited and the vendor space is guaranteed to sell out.

Now accepting Vendor Sponsorships. Contact Anna Covington at
AnnaC@GulfCoastEnergyNetwork.org or 850-855-9850.

Sustainable Energy 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 18:38:00 +0000

Sustainable Energy 2011 Conference and Expo Fri, Jul 22 Gulf Power Building, 2nd Floor Auditorium, Pensacola, FL.

We invite all industry professionals and advocates for sustainable energy to participate in this exciting workshop co-sponsored by the Gulf Coast Energy Network and Gulf Power. Come network with other industry professionals. The Vendor Showcase area will feature the latest exhibitions in energy technologies, resource-efficient products, and service providers. Seating is very limited.

For more information, please contact Communications Coordinator Anna Covington
AnnaC@GulfCoastEnergyNetwork.org
850-855-9850

Energy Saving Website - Black Google Mobile

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Wed, 25 May 2011 00:20:00 +0000

Look at the following two links for information on Energy Saving Websites.

Google powered search with a black background that saves battery power on mobile phones, up to 7x less power on AMOLED screens. The site loads faster, uses less bandwidth (which saves money), reduces eyestrain and looks awesome. There's more information on the site at http://bGoog.com/about and http://bGoog.com/press.

Blackle.com is another black google link.

Neither service is officially owned by Google.

Coastal Wildlife Conservation Initiative

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Tue, 17 May 2011 19:09:00 +0000

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Invites you to attend an introduction to the

Coastal Wildlife Conservation Initiative for our Partners in the Western Panhandle

Hosted by Florida Sea Grant

Tuesday, May 24th (for non-government)

5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

or

Wednesday, May 25th (for government)

9:00 a.m. – 12:00

UWF Conference Center, University of West Florida

11000 University Pkwy, Pensacola / 850.474.2604

Okaloosa County Municipal Solid Waste Planning Issues for 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Please click the link below for information provided by Okaloosa County concerning Municipal Solid Waste Planning Issues:

http://www.co.okaloosa.fl.us/doc/dept/public_works/Recycle/msw_planning.pdf

Commercial and Curbside Single Stream Recycling Meeting

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:57:00 +0000

The Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber Green Awareness Taskforce will have Brett Olmstead from Waste Management speak about the Commercial Single Stream Recycling program available to Businesses and Multi Family Units on Tuesday March 1st at 815am at the Fort Walton Beach Chamber Conference Room. He will also provide statistics on the current Curbside Single Stream Recycling available to Okaloosa County residents and tips to help increase participation for this program. Free to chamber members and public. Web-site: www.gogreenokaloosa.com
Email: whatfootprintwillyouleave@gmail.com

Dave Robau invites you to join Power Up Energy Expo on LinkedIn

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 19:49:00 +0000

Welcome to the Power Up Energy Conference & Expo Linked-In Group!

Power Up is the largest energy and sustainability conference along the
Gulf Coast. This event is not to be missed!

Sign up for special announcements and updates about Power Up. Learn about
Technical Sessions, Keynote Presentations, and Sponsor updates. Group
members will have access to special events, discounts, and other exclusive
activities associated with Power Up.

Join today and stay connected with Power Up!

Dave Robau, Executive Director
LEED Green Associate
Gulf Coast Energy Network

www.GulfCoastEnergyNetwork.org

Join Group >

E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center Open House

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 23:23:00 +0000

The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center at Nokuse Plantation Invites you to our
Earth Day Celebration Open House

Saturday, April 9, 2011
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Come explore our exhibit hall, take in a featured film, learn about
animals in the forest, or take a hike.

Drop in anytime from 9:00-3:00.

Public is welcome. $5 Donation per person.

Pack a lunch or purchase snacks, lunch & drinks on campus.

For more information, please visit www.eowilsoncenter.org or call 850-835-1824

Urgent Need for Letters to US House on Behalf of Florida Wildlife

noreply@blogger.com (What Footprint Will You Leave) — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:51:00 +0000

Advocates: Urgent Need for Letters to US House on Behalf of Florida Wildlife

The US House of Representatives is voting on HR1 -- a spending bill, or continuing resolution -- this week. This resolution will eliminate funding for the State & Tribal Wildlife Grants (SWG) Program and North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) grants for this year, FY11. Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) dollars would be slashed, and the Environmental Protection Agency would take a 30% cut to its budgets—which are used to protect America’s air and water quality.

This HR would similarly undermine the EPA’s ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.

We need IMMEDIATE ACTION to oppose the current resolution and reinstate funding for SWG and these other essential environmental programs!

In Florida, SWG funds Florida's Wildlife Legacy Initiative, a non-regulatory program within the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission that funds conservation projects ranging from beach-nesting bird protections to springs research to reef monitoring.

NAWCA provides important matching funds for state and local dollars used to acquire wetlands; the Land and Water Conservation Fund helps acquire additions and inholdings to existing national wildlife refuges, parks and seashores. Florida refuges up for LWCF dollars this year include St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, St. Vincents National Wildlife Refuge, Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge, and Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge, to name a few.

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED RIGHT NOW!

Call or email your member of the US House of Representatives today or tomorrow (2/16-17) and ask them to OPPOSE the current resolution and reinstate funding for environmental programs, including SWG, LWCF, and more. Click here to use our easy email function!.

Thank you for your support of Florida’s fish and wildlife!

Article on Waste Management's Green Efforts

noreply@blogger.com (What Footprint Will You Leave) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 18:18:00 +0000

Click here for Information on the Green Efforts at Waste Management!

Southest Recycling Conference and Tradeshow

noreply@blogger.com (What Footprint Will You Leave) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 13:04:00 +0000

MARCH 6-9, DESTIN, FL: SOUTHEAST RECYCLING CONFERENCE AND TRADESHOW.

This event links industry leaders and recycling officials, and offers focused educational sessions, the latest recycling products, equipment and services and
exciting networking opportunities.

http://southeastrecycling.com/

Okaloosa County Environmental Comittee Meeting

noreply@blogger.com (What Footprint Will You Leave) — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 15:04:00 +0000

Click here for a PDF of the Minutes from the January 14, 2011 Meeting