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The Ohmies Go Green!
Arrive at 12:15pm before The Ohmies begin at 1pm to interact and learn from a green guest speaker!
HEAL THE BAY Saturday, July 21
Why is the ocean important for marine life and people? What can we all do to protect our rivers and oceans? Learn about the sources of ocean pollution and the importance of storm drains, sewers, and watersheds.
SMALL-SPACE GARDENING Sunday, July 22
Darren Butler and Christy Morgan from eatyourveggies-la.com.
Has lack of space prevented you from growing your own veggies, herbs, berries, and fruit? Think again! This informative talk will teach you all you need to know to get a garden going in spaces as small as windowsills. Learn about "Eat Your Veggies" which provides classes and nutritious, wholesome, delicious meals for families and people on the go in the Los Angeles area.
ORGANIC GARDENING Saturday, July 28
Presented by Alicia de Soto-Foley, a Master Gardener
Alicia de Soto teaches gardening at 5 schools in the West Hollywood area and the Eastside Boys & Girls Club in East LA, and gives seasonal garden talks at three Jewish Family Services senior housing developments. Alicia was a founding member of the Healthy School Food Coalition, a group of concerned LAUSD parents, students and community members who successfully lobbied the Los Angeles Unified School Board to remove sodas from LAUSD schools.
Alicia -- whose kitchen counters are currently overcrowded with homegrown tomatoes -- is the mother of a middle school student, a newly minted grandmother and a jewelry designer. You can see her designs at www.yxtabay.com.
HONEY BEES Sunday, July 29
Presented by: Bill's Bees
Bill brings his observation bee hive so you can see how honey is made - see the queen! Learn how important bees are in the food chain and how to behave when bees are around.
ORGANIC SEED GIVEAWAYS EVERY WEEKEND!
Presented by: Seeds of Change and The Ohmies!
www.seedsofchange.com
Completed Talks
INTRODUCTION TO BACKYARD COMPOST! Saturday, July 7
Presented by: The Burbank Recycle Center, City of Burbank Public Works Department - www.burbankrecycle.org
WHAT IS COMPOST? Compost is a dark, crumbly, sweet, earthy-smelling form of decomposing organic matter made from food scraps and garden trimmings. See and touch the worm composting bins and finished soil known as "black gold".
KIDDING AROUND THE KITCHEN Sunday, July 8
Presented by: Lisa Fontanesi - www.kiddingaroundthekitchen.com
Lisa Fontenesi invites you and your kids to learn how to make fun, healthy & kid friendly snacks. Kidding around the Kitchen shares with families how they can make and eat food together without a lot of fuss or a huge time commitment. Learn tips on smarter shopping, fun recipe ideas, advice on how to incorporate healthier choices and how to delegate tasks in an age-appropriate way.
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE Saturday, July 14 and Sunday, July 15
Presented by: The Burbank Recycle Center, City of Burbank Public Works Department - www.burbankrecycle.org
Come see some really cool stuff that has been made new by recycling. Learn what can and cannot be recycled. See shirts, bags and carpeting made from plastic soda and water bottles. Check out the playground materials made from unwanted sneakers. What becomes of the materials recycling centers collect? Do you know what to do with your unwanted computers, TVs, cell phones, batteries or other electronics? We've got the information. Receive information, too, about worm and compost workshops and bins.
BONUS GIVEAWAY: Bring a plastic bottle to recycle (on these days only) and be entered to win a t-shirt made out of recycled plastic and recycled cotton, OR, a key chain made from a recycled bike chain! Winner will be drawn on each recycle day! Limit one entry per person.
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