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Green Events Abound this Summer and Fall

Farm and garden tours; a Green Expo and Farm-To-Chef Week. A list of events that will provide information on organic foods, healthier lifestyles and cost-saving ideas for energy efficiency.

The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection provided the following events for close-to-the-earth activities:

Saturday, August 6

2nd Annual City Farm and Garden Tour

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Various locations in New Haven

The Northeast organic Farming association of Connecticut (CT NoFa) is hosting this tour which will focus on the resourcefulness and creativity residents bring to growing and raising their own food, with stops at urban farms and community, school, restaurant and private gardens. More information: www.organiclandcare.net or call 203-888-5146.

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Friday-Sunday, September 9–11

2011 Connecticut Folk Festival & Green Expo

Edgerton Park, New Haven

This annual event will feature a Free Green Expo made up fun activities and vendors that focus on real solutions for people to live better, healthier lives with less impact on the environment. The folk festival portion of the day is a mix of traditional and contemporary roots music. Tickets: www.ctfolk.com/ctff/index.html

Saturday & Sunday, September 17 & 18

Live Green CT!

Taylor Farm Park, Norwalk Two-day festival for all ages featuring food, eco-shopping,

music, environmental speakers and exhibits. Businesses will be showcasing their new technology and providing ideas that will save you money. More information: www.livegreenct.com.

Tuesday, September 27

Greening Your Early Childhood Center

New Canaan Nature Center, New Canaan

Workshop by a nationally-recognized early childhood facilities architect to help child care centers understand how to make low-cost/no-cost green improvements. Sponsored by the Connecticut Children’s Investment Partnership and the CCaC accreditation Facilitation Project. register at 860-525-4821 or email cdevine@lisc.org.

Sunday through Saturday, September 18–24

Farm-To-Chef Week

Various Connecticut Locations

Sample and savor the state’s local flavor! During Farm- to-Chef week, a variety of restaurants and foodservice businesses create and offer a separate menu showcasing Connecticut Grown ingredients and wines. More information: 860-713-2558 or www.ct.gov/doag

Thursday in September

Green Lodging Training

(Location and Date to be announced)

Training on environmental practices for hotels, motels and B&Bs will be held in cooperation with Boston Green Tourism. Details: www.ct.gov/dep/greenlodging


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