Loading ...
Farmer’s Market Party at Duke
July 15, 2010 by Maurquis Davis
Filed under Around Town, Food, Go Green
Who doesn’t love fresh fruit, ripe vegetables, and the buzzing of honeybees? Those are some of the joys of growing up in the South and enjoying summertime. Well residents of the Durham area will be in for a treat July 16th. The Duke Farmer’s Market is up and running!
The Duke Farmers Market is celebrating this season with 10th anniversary in 2010. People who visit the market site will see tents, booths and trucks from farmers and vendors who are selling fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables, flowers and herbs. There will also be gift items, local pasture raised meats, roasted coffee beans and teas. Also, if you need new ideas for healthy lunches, this is the place to be. Cosmic Cantina, Jason’s Deli and The Picnic Basket will provide you with the health conscious meals.
Located near the Bryan Research Building , you can easily follows the directions and have a joyous day amongst nature. The market will be held weekly until the end of July, and then will begin appearing every other week beginning August 13th.
Duke Farmer's Market July 16th
Live for Life is the sponsor for the Duke Farmer’s Market, and this year’s theme will celebrate the number 10 due to the 10th Anniversary of the market. There is also a huge focus on making people “Locavores”, which are those of us who try to eat as much local food as possible.
So come on down to the Duke Farmer’s Market and meet the actual farmers who are growing your food! To learn about weekly event updates, join their Facebook fan page!
7 Mistakes Green-ies Make
May 27, 2010 by Sara
Filed under Apartment Living, Go Green
I’m a pretty avid “green-ie”. Meaning I like all things green and do whatever I can to keep this world healthy and beautiful. But, I am human, and often make vital “green” mistakes, as I’m sure many eco-friendly folks do. The worst part is, most people never realize it!
Earth911 has created a list of the 7 most common mistakes people make when attempting to keep their lives green. I can say, as I hang my head in shame, that I am guilty of some of them. The key to being green is to do your research. Don’t think that because you label yourself eco-friendly and you don’t litter that you probably aren’t making plenty of “eco-no-no’s”.
Spot the NOT
April 30, 2010 by Sara
Filed under Around Town, Go Green
The first picture is the original. Can you look at the second Arbor Day Tree-themed picture and tell what doesn’t belong or what should be there? There are 5 differences between the two… find them all!
Happy Arbor Day!
Happy Earth Day West Village!
April 22, 2010 by Sara
Filed under Apartment Living, Around Town, Go Green
Take time today to evaluate your impact on the Earth!
Today is the day to GET GREEN!
One Person Can Save Trees… Together We Can Save Forests
April 13, 2010 by Sara
Filed under Around Town, Food, Go Green
Check out this add from Starbucks promoting the use of reusable mugs over the traditional paper cups.
This Thursday (April 15) Starbucks will thank you for “going green” by filling up your reusable mug with FREE brewed coffee. Save a tree, sip some jo. Talk about a good day!
Music goes green
Everyone is going green these days. You can’t turn a corner without seeing some kind of ad for being green and earth friendly. I, for one, am all for it!
The Daily Green highlighted a hand full of artists who are making the choice to go green. Stages are now solar powered, tour buses are running on bio-diesel, and reuse efforts are being pressed furing clean up and after parties. Way to go music masters!
Do you know of other celebrities who are taking a stand in making the world a “greener” place?