Conservation
Savannah Riverkeeper hosts Roast on the River event Jan. 20
The Savannah Riverkeeper’s Third Annual Roast on the River event is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 20 and organizers sent out a “last chance to register” announcement this morning. Held at Hogan’s Marina on Wilmington Island, the event begins at 6:30 p.m. and features drinks, oysters, Low Country Boil and a silent auction. Tickets may be … Continue reading
Savannah Tree Foudation offers pair of Tybee events, Jan. 12 and 14
The Savannah Tree Foundation is hosting two events on Tybee Island this week. A trivia night at Tybee Island Social Club on Thursday, Jan. 12, features tree trivia and food and drink specials beginning at 7 p.m. On Saturday, Jan. 14 the foundation will plant trees at River’s End Campground, from 10 a.m. until noon, … Continue reading
Don’t trash that Christmas tree, recycle it this Saturday
On my evening walk today I passed a Christmas tree set out on the sidewalk for collection by sanitation workers. Not only did it impede pedestrian traffic, there are much better things to do with trees after the holiday season has concluded. The City of Savannah is holding its annual Bring One for the Chipper … Continue reading
Take a walk in the woods, combat alien invaders on Saturday, Dec. 10
Twenty-five volunteers are needed this Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon to help with invasive species removal and trail maintenance and cleaning work on the natural walking trails in Bacon Park Forest. Volunteers will learn about the environmental and economic benefits of urban forests and native and non-native species. Here are the details of this … Continue reading
Savannah Tree Foundation needs volunteers on Dec. 2
The weather is beautiful in Savannah this week. It’s hard to imagine a better way to enjoy it than spending this Friday afternoon outside volunteering for the Savannah Tree Foundation: “Volunteers are needed to help young trees as they mature into an urban forest at the Westlake reforestation site by staking and mulching. This afternoon … Continue reading
Coastal Georgia rivers top “Dirty Dozen” list
The Ogeechee, Altamaha and Savannah rivers have the dubious distinction of appearing first, second and third on the Georgia Water Coalition’s Dirty Dozen report. It’s aimed at “exposing the worst offenses to Georgia’s water.” A press release describes why coastal rivers were selected: “Topping the list is the Ogeechee River where a textile manufacturing plant … Continue reading
Kroger brags about not using plastic bags
Early adopters of reusable grocery bags probably remember the reactions of confounded cashiers and baggers, who weren’t sure what to make of shoppers who wanted neither paper nor plastic. But the practice has become so commonplace, shoppers rarely have to ask a bagger to stop shrouding their groceries in plastic before placing them in a … Continue reading
Savannah Tree Foundation seeks volunteers for “Forestkeeper Saturday” on April 16
The Savannah Tree Foundation needs volunteers to help with invasive species removal and trail maintenance at its Bacon Forest walking trails. The event begins at 9 a.m. on April 16 and volunteers should come prepared: “Volunteers should be sure to wear long sleeved shirts, long pants and closed-toe shoes with socks to help protect from … Continue reading
Connect Savannah story looks at local geothermal projects
“Energy Underground” in the Dec. 7 issue of Connect Savannah surveys geothermal efforts underway in the area, including one particularly interesting project: The recent, and under-reported, symbolic groundbreaking of what will be the Savannah Gardens neighborhood redevelopment of Strathmore Estates, unearthed the city’s game plan to provide geothermal energy to 150 single family homes. According … Continue reading
Local effort seeks supplies to help with Gulf clean-up
Supplies are needed to aid in Gulf Coast clean-up operations and may be dropped off at Blowing Smoke BBQ parking lot (514 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd) Saturday, June 12 from noon to 5 p.m. or at the Coastal Pet Rescue Pet-a-Palooza event on Saturday, June 19 from noon to 8 p.m. at Molly McGuire’s … Continue reading
