Tracking sustainability news and events in Savannah, Georgia (and beyond)
May 2009
The Archives
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05.05.09Is Savannah bicycle friendly? It depends on your perspectiveSometimes it's impossible to discern the intent of Vox Populi comments in the Savannah Morning News. Take this one: "Savannah will always be as bicycle friendly as the Autobahn is to a Moped rider." Is this an indictment of Savannah's aggressive drivers? A warning to cyclists? An affirmation of the absolute dominance of cars on local streets? We will never know. When evaluating Savannah's bicycle friendliness level, it all depends on how you look at it. This weekend hundreds of cyclists visited Savannah to participate in a ride benefiting a very good cause. As they turned right onto Habersham Street from Washington Avenue, they ...
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05.04.09Forsyth Farmers MarketThe market is open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the South end of Forsyth Park, features fruits, veggies, farm fresh products, flowers, plants and other farm products sold by the people who grew them. On second Saturdays, starting May 9th, a "Health Pavilion" will offer nutrition and gardening lectures. Food stamps can be used to purchase from the farmers. The event is organized by the Savannah Local Food Collaborative. More information here.
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05.04.09Bike to Work DayThe Savannah Bicycle Campaign, in cooperation with the City of Savannah, will observe National Bike to Work Day, with its monthly Dump the Pump bicycle commute on May 15. At 8 a.m. bicycle commuting convoys will depart from the Habersham Village Shopping Center, Baldwin Park and other locations bound for Davant Park in downtown, where commuters will enjoy free coffee and refreshments from bicycle-friendly coffee purveyors, Jittery Joe's. For more information, visit Savannah Bicycle Campaign.
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Transportation, land use, local farming and green building are all potential topics for Sustainable Savannah. The goal is to aggregate content about local events and projects, so there will be a central place to review everything that’s happening. The site is aimed at encouraging collaboration and information sharing between groups and individuals currently engaged in sustainability efforts. The site can also provide a snapshot of Savannah for green-minded people who are considering visiting or moving to the area.
