Baltimore's Farm-to-School Movement - Tony Geraci/Greg Strella

Tony Geraci, Director of Food and Nutrition for Baltimore City Public Schools, and Greg Strella, Farm Manager of Great Kids Farm to speak at Towson Library, Wednesday September 23, 2009 6 – 7:30 pm.

Former Restaurateur Tony Geraci is one of the architects of the national Farm-to-School movement, and of a “best practices” example of innovative approaches to nutrition at his former position at New Hampshire public schools. His department has taken over a 33 acre Catonsville farm now used for vocational training and organic food production for Baltimore City’s schools.

Greg Strella has worked with thousands of students and volunteers to develop the Bragg Nature Center into a thriving educational organic farm. Optional donations appreciated to defray costs.

Towson Library Parking: $1.00 with validated ticket in adjacent lot, enter library on 3rd level.
R.S.V.P. appreciated but not mandatory at: mail@baltimoreclimate.org or 410-812-1447. Sponsored by BCAN: Baltimore Climate Action Network, www.baltimoreclimate.org and http://environment.meetup.com/280

A Network of Self-Service Public Cars in Baltimore

Presented by Tiffany James, of the Parking Authority of Baltimore, and advocate for alternative transportation.

Mayor Sheila Dixon wants to provide a network of low-emission, self-service vehicles available around the clock for the public to reserve when they can't walk, bike, or use public transportation. Fewer cars, cleaner air, healthier citizines, stronger communities & a cooler climate are the goal.

Read the 'Car Sharing' article - March 2009 or www.baltimorecarshare.org/

When: Tuesday, June 2, 2009 7:00 pm

Where: First Unitarian Church, Baltimore, Charles St & Franklin St Baltimore, MD 21201 www.firstunitarian.net

Questions: tel. 410-812-1447 or mail [at] baltimoreclimate.org

Presented by: Baltimore Climate Action Network

Greening, Meaning, and Authentic Change

A Fulfilling Life that's Also Good for the Earth: Towson Library: Wed. 5/13/09 at 6:30 pm

Presented by Julie E. Gabrielli, NCARB, LEED

Founder of www.GOforChange.com, a movement that helps ordinary people contribute to the sustainability of the planet in powerful, life-changing ways.

Towson Library
320 York Road
Towson, MD 21204

Followed by a brief open meeting of the Baltimore Climate Action Network

Free & Open to the public at 6:30 pm.

Inexpensive Parking available in adjacent garage, which provides direct access, via third level, to the library.

Join us afterwards for drinks or eats to continue the conversation at an eatery down the block.

Questions: mail [at] baltimoreclimate.org or 410-812-1447