Events
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
CORE MPO seeks citizen input on Total Mobility Plan
The Coastal Region Metropolitan Planning Organization is hosting a series of meetings to solicit citizen input on the Total Mobility Plan: “The Total Mobility Plan is an in-depth planning effort which will emphasize sustainability, Complete Streets, Context Sensitive Design, non-motorized transportation and transit. The Plan will address the transportation network and specific facilities, but also … 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
Telluride film festival screening scheduled for Jan. 21 in Savannah
Savannah is a long way, both horizontally and vertically, from the peaks of Telluride, but that won’t stop films from the Mountainfilm in Telluride festival from making a tour stop at Trustees Theater on Saturday, Jan. 21. Titles, with a sustainability theme, to be screened in Savannah include: With My Own Two Wheels: “The story … 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
Nov. 14 mayoral candidate forum will focus on transportation and sustainability
Savannah mayoral candidates Edna Jackson and Jeff Felser will field questions about their positions on transportation and sustainability issues Monday, Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by the Savannah Bicycle Campaign, US Green Building Council-Savannah Branch and League of Women Voters, the forum will be held at the Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. The … Continue reading
Explore Fort Pulaski by bike this Sunday with the Savannah Bicycle Campaign
Things look different when viewed from behind the handlebars and that’s especially true of our local landmarks and attractions. The Savannah Bicycle Campaign’s Jerry Jaycox Wheelie ride on Nov. 13 offers a new perspective on the Fort Pulaski National Landmark site and nearby trails: “The ride, now in its fourth year, is named for founding … Continue reading
Forsyth Farmers’ Market announces one-time date and time change, extends season
Late sleepers rejoice! The Forsyth Farmers Market is adjusting its hours this weekend due to the Savannah Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon. Normally held Saturdays, the event will shift to Sunday from 2-6 p.m. Those for whom the market has become a Saturday morning tradition need not worry. The market returns to its normal Saturday, 9 … Continue reading
Oct. 22 Savannah Food Day Festival promotes sustainable food systems
Well Fed Savannah is sponsoring the Savannah Food Day Festival Saturday, Oct. 22 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Mother Matilda Beasley Park on East Broad Street. What is Food Day? Organizers describe it as “an Earth Day for Food.” “Aimed at promoting healthy, sustainable, affordable, and just food systems in America, Food Day … Continue reading
