Looking for something green-related to do this weekend? Look no further than our own Green Community Calendar.
Wild Edibles Walk with Willow LaMonte Folk Herbalist- Friday, June 4; 10 am-12 pm. Join us for an informal walk to delight in the gifts from our local wild plants, both Florida natives and others happily adapted to our unique conditions.We’ll meet wild edibles high in nutrition that many of us have growing in our own yards, plus medicinals, wildlife habitat plants, and providers of garden and basket-making supplies. Suggested donation: $10-15. Fresh herb tea provided. Organic plants, seeds, and garden books available for sale. Willow Herbal Delight Gardens- (813) 643-7285 P.O. Box 269, Valrico, FL. (off of S. Miller Rd., 1/3 mile south of Lumsden; Valrico Church of Christ on corner).
World Cafe Discussions- Every Friday; 7:30-9:30 pm. Awakening and engaging collective intelligence through conversations about questions that matter. RSVP to Pat at 727.421.2746 or goodpat@tampabay.rr.com. Starbucks Cafe- 4th St N and 89th Ave N, St. Pete. www.theworldcafe.com.
Dunedin Green Market- Every Saturday (May-July 17); 7:30 am- 12:30 pm. Featuring fresh, local produced goods such as baked good, ready-to-eat-foods, organic plants and herbs, coffee, honey, seafood, clothing, and so much more. The Dunedin Green Market is located in Pioneer Park at the cross streets of Douglas Avenue and Main Street in Downtown Dunedin.
Ocean Conservancy Beach Cleanup- Saturday, June 5; 9 am-12:30 pm. In an effort to respond to the BP oil spill disaster we will be conducting more frequent shoreline clean ups in the Pinellas and Manatee County areas. In fact, Ocean Conservancy will be partnering with Defender’s of Wildlife this Saturday, June 5 in an effort to remove debris from our shorelines before it becomes hazardous to our wildlife, if or when the oil hits our shorelines. Bring a refillable water bottle, sunscreen, and wear closed toed shoes. Water, coffee, snacks, and gloves will be provided. North Skyway Rest area (under the last pavilion on the West side of I-275). Please contact jmcwade@oceanconservancy.org for more information or call 727.369.6633
This article appears in Jun 10-16, 2010.