Monthly Archives: March 2010
“Green architect” and author Freed to speak in Savannah March 31
Eric Corey Freed, author of “Green Building and Remodeling for Dummies,” will present a lecture on Wednesday, March 31 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Savannah Morning News Auditorium, 1375 Chatham Parkway. According to Freed, the lecture will explore, “the various problems with energy, water, siting, materials, and air quality. It points out the often absurd … Continue reading
The return of Ellis Square, Savannah’s next great public space
Standing in Ellis Square yesterday evening, it was a little difficult to remember the ugly parking garage that occupied the square for decades. It was even harder to imagine more than 1,000 parking spaces below all the grass, trees and people having fun. And there were plenty of people having fun. A ribbon cutting, staple … Continue reading
Bamboo Farm Spring Festival presents opportunity to show support for threatened program
The 16th Annual Spring Festival at the University of Georgia’s Bamboo Farm and Coastal Garden on March 20 provides a great excuse to visit the largest collection of bamboo specimens available for public viewing in North America and maybe even buy some to take home at the plant sale. Also worth checking out is the … Continue reading
16th Annual Friends of the Coastal Gardens Spring Garden Festival
16th Annual Friends of the Coastal Gardens Spring Garden Festival More information here: http://www.bamboo.caes.uga.edu/index.html
Wild and Scenic Film Festival
Thursday, April 8 at 6 p.m. at The Averitt Center for the Arts in Statesboro, Georgia The Environmental Film Festival brings together the best of the home festival’s films. With a growing public awareness for the environment, the festival aims to increase this groundswell through inspiring and educational films which hopefully will motivate people to go … Continue reading
Historic Savannah Foundation 10th Annual Savannah Garden Exposition
“Celebrate Savannah’s unique heritage and garden history at the 9th Annual Savannah Garden Exposition. The Expo will take place on Friday, April 23rd and Saturday, April 24th, 2010, rain or shine, at the Roundhouse Railroad Museum at 601 W. Harris Street. Expo hours are 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. There will be full-size exhibition gardens, … Continue reading
Historic Savannah Foundation 75th Annual Tour of Homes and Gardens
“A partnership between HSF and the Women of Christ Church, the Tour offers a rare opportunity to enter some of Savannah’s finest private homes and admire the special furnishings that have been treasured by families for generations but seldom seen by visitors. In addition to walking tours, you will enjoy seminars, special evening events and … Continue reading
Georgia Conservancy Ebenezer Creek Day Trip
More information here.
Forsyth Famers Market
Saturday mornings, April 10 though Nov. 20. More information on the Forsyth Farmers Market Web site.
Buy Local Savannah Marketing Workshop
More information on the Buy Local Savannah Web site.
