[Lekooks] Fwd: Waukesha County Green Connection: November Happenings

Mon Nov 5 16:52:57 CST 2018

>From Waukesha County Green Team.

N.B. Electronic and appliance recycling in Oconomowoc this Saturday.

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Waukesha
Green Connection
November 2018 Edition

waukeshacountygreenteam.org 

Indoor plants are clean machines

Did you know that the air in our homes and places of work are higher in harmful gas pollutants, also known as Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), than the outdoors?   
The U.S. EPA's Office of Research and Development's "Total Exposure Assessment Methodology (TEAM) Study" (Volumes I through IV, completed in 1985) found levels of about a dozen common organic pollutants to be up to 10 times higher inside homes than outside, regardless of whether the homes were located in rural or highly industrial areas. TEAM studies indicated that while people are using products containing organic chemicals, they can expose themselves and others to very high pollutant levels, and elevated concentrations can persist in the air long after the activity is completed.
What's a person to do?
The answer, according to National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) research is a most sophisticated pollution-absorbing device: The common houseplant.

Read the full article on how common houseplants can help limit pollutants in your home.  

Recap: New Berlin science teacher inspired by Waukesha County’s commitment to preserve resources for future generations

Waukesha County Green Team (WCGT), working together with Waukesha County and Gilbane Development Company, hosted “Sharing the Waukesha County Sustainability Plan” on September 28.

Emily Dethloff, a veteran biology and environmental science teacher at New Berlin Eisenhower Middle/High School, found her own renewable energy after attending an interactive sustainability forum organized by the Waukesha County Green Team (WCGT) last month at Carroll University Center for Graduate Studies.

Read the full press release, on the takeaways this teacher found to share with her peers and students. 

Check out some photos from the event below.

Waukesha County Green Team volunteer opportunities!

Become a sustainability champion in your community and get involved!  Sign up to volunteer your time at one of these upcoming Waukesha County Green Team events. 
Check out the available volunteer opportunities now!

Current volunteer opportunities
Didn't find an event to volunteer your time this month? Take our volunteer survey, to learn more about other volunteer opportunities with the WCGT. 

Volunteer interest survey 

Waste Interest Group 

Are you concerned about issues of waste, plastic, recycling and composting in Waukesha County? Want to meet others concerned about the same thing? Join us for our first meeting of like minds! We will meet at 5:45 p,.and then head over to see the movie Racing To Zero: In Pursuit of Zero Waste at Retzer at 7 pm. Email an questions to Joanna or Tiffany at info at waukeshacountygreenteam.org.
Thursday, Nov 8
5:45 pm
Good Harvest Market, Waukesha 
Register to attend

Permaculture & Gardening  

Year-round gardening presentation
Join us for a presentation on techniques  to keep your garden going yea-round.  We will discuss topics ranging from types of plants to grow in fall and winter to structures that help your plants survive the harsh Wisconsin winters.
Thursday, Nov 15
6:30-8 pm
Waukesha State Bank, Oconomowoc
Register to attend

WCGT Permaculture & Gardening planning meeting
Join us Monday, December 3! This meeting is a wonderful gathering of like-minded individuals who have a passion for gardening and learning. We begin our meetings with a simple potluck so everyone, especially those coming from work, has a chance to eat supper. We share tips, plants, stories and plan workshops, tours, lectures and participatory service projects; our meetings are fun. We encourage you to join us, we would love your input!

The meeting is held at a local member's home in Waukesha County. For more information, including address and directions, email info at waukeshacountygreenteam.org.  

Missed a WCGT Permaculture & Gardening event?
Check out the P&G website landing page for handouts, links, and info!

Waukesha County Earth Ministry Network 
Does your Faith Community have a Green Team, Community Garden, or Care for Creation Team? Is there interest in starting one within your congregation? If so, the Waukesha County Green Team would love to hear from you! 

Contact us at info at waukeshacountygreenteam.org!  

One Simple Act 

One Simple Act displays 

Changing Habits for a Greener Community has a variety of displays that can be checked out on a daily or weekly basis. Each display covers a sustainability topic and includes specific takeaways to make an immediate impact.
Find more information on displays available for checkout, to use at your next community gathering.

This month's featured display: 

The environmental and economic impacts of buying local food
Why buy local? This display highlights the differences between local and imported food, including the hidden cost of fossil fuel in transportation, quality, freshness, health and local economic impact. Did you know fresh, free range eggs have less cholesterol?

Waukesha Green Events Calendar
Have an event you'd like to share with the community? Email us with details of the event, and we'll put it on our community calendar.  

Film Screening of Racing to Zero: In Pursuit of Zero Waste & Waukesha County Environmental Action League (WEAL) Annual Meeting
Thursday, Nov 8
7-9 PM
Retzer Nature Center, Waukesha
The documentary Racing to Zero examines today’s cultural garbage practices in terms of consumption, preparation, use and production, and discovers some amazing solutions in San Francisco, which is successfully taking the necessary steps to reach zero waste. Cities all over the U.S. have instituted zero-waste policies of their own, and it is through these mandates that we are challenged to think differently about not only how we handle our garbage, but what it can become. The event is free and open to the public Refreshments served. More info

Energy Savings Workshop for Faith Communities
Saturday, Nov 10
8-11:30 am
Fellowship of Christian Believers, Racine
Join us at the workshop as we explore the topics of: Reducing Energy, Save Money, Care for the Earth and Incentives from Focus on Energy Rep. Come to sign up for a free energy audit, and to explore solar options. Continental breakfast served 8-8:30 am; event from 8:30 to 11:30 am. More info

Electronics and Appliance Recycling Event
Saturday, Nov 10
9 am-12 pm
City of Oconomowoc
Oconomowoc will be hosting a special one-day collection of electronics and appliances open to Waukesha County residents. Items that will be collected at the event for a cash only fee include television sets ($25 each) and Cathode Ray Tube computer monitors ($10 each).  These additional items will be collected at no fee: computers, other computer monitors, printers, keyboards, laptops, scanners, DVD players, VCRs, stereos, cell phones, telephones, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, refrigerators, microwaves, watercoolers, freezers, water heaters, washer/dryers, stoves, oven/ranges, dishwashers. More info

Waukesha County Green Team monthly meeting
Monday, Nov 12
6:30-8:30 pm
Montessori School, Waukesha
Everyone welcome! Join the WCGT board members and community advisors to learn about upcoming volunteer opportunities and the latest events planned by the organization. More info

SEWISC 2018 Annual Educational Symposium: Between the Lawn and the Wild
Wednesday, Nov 14
1-4 pm
Havenwoods State Forest Environmental Awareness Center, Milwaukee
Doug Soldat, Ph.D. a professor of in the Department of Soil Science at UW-Madison, will discuss establishing and maintaining  a healthy, diverse, low-input lawn in Wisconsin. Dan Carter, Ph.D., principal-specialist biologist at Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission will share lawn alternatives for the Midwest. Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. More info

Food, Faith & Farming Network Winter Farmer’s Market
Sunday, Nov 18
10:30 am-1 pm
Southminster Presbyterian Church, Waukesha

Sunday, Dec 2
9 am-12:30 pm
Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Menomonee Falls
Our winter farmers' markets in faith communities have introduced brunches using local food prepared by congregations, sometimes under the direction of professional chefs. These markets provide small-scale farmers the chance to sell their products in off-season. The farmers supply ingredients for the brunches and are able to sell directly to those attending the meals. More info

Oconomowoc Winter Farmers’ Market
Sundays, Nov. 4, 2018 - March 31, 2019
9:30am-1pm
Oconomowoc High School, Oconomowoc
The Oconomowoc Winter Farmers Market is brought to you in partnership between the Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce and Greener Oconomowoc. More info

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