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Free Compost Classes

Free Composting Classes For Richland County Residents
In 60 minutes you can learn how easy it is to turn grass clippings, yard waste and kitchen scraps into a rich soil amendment.
You will receive a free composting booklet and a free wire composting bin! (Registration required, instructions below.  Some classes are full but send us an [...]

August 28, 2010   Posted in: Education Opportunity, Public Events  No Comments

August 28th, 3 great events!!

August 28th is a day FULL of great events! Check out a chance to make new friends and help our National Park look great for Labor Day Guests!!! If trail maintenance is not for you…remember the Summer Celebration of Water at Riverfront Park.
Then EVERYONE should attend the SC Wildlife Federation Dinner & Auction that evening.
Care [...]

August 21, 2010   Posted in: In the news, Public Events  Comments Closed

September 25, Forest Acres Green Festival

Come see how to build a green house!  Learn about sustainable living!
Hear music, make fun craft items, play games, and eat good food!
The Forest Acres Green Living Festival is Saturday, September 25, 2010
from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The festival will take place at three locations along North Trenholm Road:
Forest Lake Presbyterian Church (6500 North Trenholm [...]

August 16, 2010   Posted in: Education Opportunity, Public Events  Comments Closed

Summer Celebration of Water

“Summer Celebration of Waterâ€
Saturday, August 28, 2010 from 9am-2pm at Riverfront Park (312 Laurel Street).
The FREE event is a salute to National Water Quality Month and will feature tubing down the Columbia Canal, splashing around the Wet Sandals play area, learning about riverfront critters and much more.
Presented by Richland County in partnership with the City [...]

August 12, 2010   Posted in: Public Events  Comments Closed

PALMETTO TASTY TOMATO FESTIVAL

This Sunday evening, August 8th, from 6 to 9PM !  The festival presented by Sustainable Midlands & Slow Food will be held at City Roots Urban Farm.  Located at 1005 Airport Blvd across from Owens Field in Rosewood.  
Tickets are $5 in advance, $10 at the door, (children free) Tickets available online at:  http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/118638
Celebrate our local food [...]

August 6, 2010   Posted in: Public Events  Comments Closed

Aug. 11th & 13th Columbia Canal: Save the Habitat

The City of Columbia has agreed that the trees along the canal need not be cut for a successful inspection for seepage! However, the underbrush must be cut and to minimize the impact on wildlife the City is giving us an opportunity to tag the important habitat plants.
Sustainable Midlands needs volunteers willing to tag the shrubs and [...]

July 31, 2010   Posted in: ACTION ALERT, Environmental Concern, Public Events  Comments Closed

August 8th Tasty Tomato Festival

The Palmetto Tasty Tomato Festival, presented by Sustainable Midlands & Slow Food: 6-9PM on Sunday, August 8th at City Roots Urban Farm. Tickets are $5 in advance, $10 at the door, available online at:  http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/118638
Celebrate our local food economy and home gardens!  Enter the tomato contest, come taste locally grown heirloom tomatoes, share the potluck, hear [...]

July 30, 2010   Posted in: Public Events  Comments Closed

August 8th: The Palmetto Tasty Tomato Festival

The Palmetto Tasty Tomato Festival, presented by Sustainable Midlands & Slow Food: 6-9PM on Sunday, August 8th at City Roots Urban Farm. Tickets are $5 in advance, $10 at the door, available online at:  http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/118638
Celebrate our local food economy and home gardens!  Enter the tomato contest, come taste locally grown heirloom tomatoes, share the potluck, hear [...]

July 1, 2010   Posted in: Member event, Public Events  Comments Closed

July 3rd Food, Inc. at 701 Whaley… free!

Come celebrate with The All Local Farmer’s Market on their 1st anniversary and see a free screening of the amazing movie Food, Inc.  The screening will be inside at 701 Whaley and begin at 10AM.  Come early and have breakfast before the film.  Stay after and buy great local produce, baked goods, eggs & meat, [...]

June 24, 2010   Posted in: Education Opportunity, In the news, Public Events  Comments Closed

Support our local businesses… check out the 3/50 Project!

The 3/50 Project helps keep our independent, locally owned businesses finically sound by inspiring consumers to pick three local businesses to support.  Help save your local economy and get involved! For more information visit http://the350project.net or http://www.facebook.com/The350Project.

June 23, 2010   Posted in: Public Events  Comments Closed