Looking for something green-related to do this weekend? Look no further than our own Green Community Calendar.
4th Annual Campus and Community Sustainability Conference and Expo- Thursday & Friday, October 8-9. Presented by Tampa Electric and Peoples Gas at the University of South Florida in Tampa. This is the state's premier forum to explore sustainability efforts in the private, public and academic sectors of Florida. This year promises to be bigger and better as the conference is joining forces with Going Green Tampa Bay Expo. The Expo is designed to focus on sustainability issues and opportunities that face the Tampa Bay region, showing the nation and the world that this is a viable place to grow a sustainable business or industry.
Tampa Bay Green Expo- Friday & Saturday, October 9-10. Check out the Going Green Tampa Bay Expo 2009 — starting at 1pm Friday Oct 9 and running all day Saturday Oct 10. Exciting exhibits and events focus on sustainability issues, showcase sustainable products and services, and show how we can each contribute to a more sustainable Tampa Bay area. Come meet Ed Begley, Jr. at the GreenSwitch booth! Nearly 80 exhibitors throughout the main exhibit hall, a kids area, and a small-business Marketplace for local vendors. Come see solar exhibits and eco-vehicles around the beautiful Marshall Student Center grounds. Attend a free workshop — including rain barreles, composting, organic certification, greening your business, and more! Fun activities, fun ways to learn about new products, and it's all FREE! http://www.goinggreentampabay.com/
Dunedin Green Market- Every Friday; 8 am- 1 pm. The Dunedin Green Market is located in Pioneer Park at the cross streets of Douglas Avenue and Main Street in Downtown Dunedin and runs every Friday.
Operation Bon Appetit: White House State Dinners at Whole Foods- Friday, October 9; 6:00-8:00pm. $5.00. Sample delectable food and fine wine with fellow conspirators in the plot to bring conviviality (feasting and drinking) and conversation to world change. The University of Tampa will be on site with a tablescape art installation. $5.00 per person with 100% of the proceeds going to Earth Charter USA and UT. Event is limited to 125 people. Reservations are required and can be made at [email protected] or at store exit lobby. Whole Foods Market Tampa- 1548 North Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa. 813.874.9435.
Ellenton Farmers Market- Saturdays; 8 am - 1 pm. Ellenton Farmers’ Market will be the largest year-round market in florida that specializes in "green" natural, organic and environmentally friendly products that makes for a healthier lifestyle and a better environment. Located just North of the Prime Outlet Mall in Ellenton, Florida (exit 224, Old Exit 43, off I - 75).
