Roberta Gallagher

Last weekend I went to Green Door Farm for the first time. <https://www.greendoorgourmet.com/>  "We are a 350 acre USDA certified organic farm, on-farm market, and agritourism destination in Nashville, Tennessee. Nestled along the Cumberland River, our farm is just minutes from downtown, Green Hills, and the West End corridor! We grow a wide variety of fruits, flowers, vegetables and herbs. We provide our customers, including our Local Farm Box participants, local restaurants and florists, with the absolute best direct-from-the-field produce. In addition, our on-farm market offers co-operatively sourced products from the area’s best local producers; including grass fed meats, honey, jams, dairy, baked goods, and much more!"   I bought one of the farm boxes,which was full of beautiful, fresh organic produce.  Here is what will be in this weekend's farm box (but you don't have to buy the box, and can just buy these or other items individually):

"PUMPKIN!

Kale or Chard

Radishes, radishes, radishes! 

Bok Choy or Pac Choy

Bunches of beets

Baby mustard or arugula 

Butternut squash

Garlic

Bell peppers

Carrots or turnips"

PBS "Native Americans" starts tonight ()ct. 23, 8 pm Central time)  <http://www.pbs.org/native-america/home/>  " Explore the world created by America’s First Peoples. The four part series reaches back 15,000 years to reveal massive cities aligned to the stars, unique systems of science and spirituality, and 100 million people connected by social networks spanning two continents. "

Nov. 6 through Nov. 9---"A Piece of Nature" Book sale to benefit Warner Park Nature Center <http://eeintennessee.org/net/calendar/details.aspx?c=5998361&s=135645.0.0.37935>   Cash, check and credit accepted
 All funds benefit Nature Center programming and exhibits
 "The Library has collected astronomy, history, geology, outdoor recreation and, of course, nature books for 45 years. Take home a piece of our history to enjoy at home while giving back. Sale takes place during regular Nature Center hours, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. "

http://www.harpethconservancy.org/events/wildandscenic
Nov. 5, 7:00--Belcourt Theatre: "Wild & Scenic Film Festival---where activism gets inspired"  The event explores environmental issues through film and promotes community building, inspires stewardship and connects people with volunteerism locally. The goal of the festival this year is to reach more people and to increase community engagement to give middle Tennessee citizens a chance to make a change.

The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is the largest film festival of its kind. Sit back and enjoy, while watching films that leave you feeling inspired and motivated to make a difference in your community and the world. These environmental and adventure films illustrate the Earth’s beauty, while also showing the challenges facing our planet and the communities working to protect it. This festival connects film with broader environmental and social context and reminds us that we are participants in a global movement for a more wild and scenic world.

<https://www.facebook.com/events/333729344062071/>   

Greenways for Nashville is thrilled to be joining Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation and Mayor David Briley in the opening celebration of the new 440 Greenway on Saturday, October 27th!

A segment of the City Central Greenway System, this 1.25 mile off-street greenway paralleling I-440 will take users from Centennial Park to Elmington Park. This is the first of a planned 7 mile corridor along 440 that will provide green space recreation and meaningful transportation options while connecting numerous neighborhoods that are currently divided by interstates 40 and 440.

We invite you to join us on Saturday, October 27th at 10:00am at Elmington Park to celebrate with family-friendly activities, food trucks, and live music. Mayor Briley will be joining us for a brief Opening Ceremony Program & Ribbon Cutting at 10:30am, followed by a community greenway walk, skate, or bike on the greenway. Please remember, nothing motorized is permitted on Nashville's greenways.

Thank you to all the partner organizations who will be present: Nashville B-Cycle, Blakemore UMC, Cumberland River Compact, Rivive!, Nashville Connector, Nashville Striders, Turnip Green Creative Reuse, Tennessee Women in Green, Urban Green Lab, Walk Bike Nashville, Richland Creek Watershed Alliance, and West End Middle School!

Food Trucks: Gypsy Crepe Co and Crimson Witch Patisserie

Musical Talents of Bullfrog Revue

Oktoberforest event at Owls Hill Nature Preserve, Oct. 20 ---Jackalope Brewery partners with the Nature Conservancy---come help remove invasive plant species to preserve forest health, learn about the connection between healthy forests, clean water, and good beer, and enjoy free pizza and Jackalope brew! (Over 21 only due to the beer...sorry, kids!) Free but need to register here:  https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/volunteer-and-attend-events/find-local-events-and-opportunities/invasive-species-removal/
Also more about forests, sustainability, and beer here:  https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/tennessee/stories-in-tennessee/oktoberforest-tn-jackalope/

(Free) Bird Walk, Saturday Oct. 20---Richland Creek Watershed Alliance--(a watershed-based, community-supported stream conservation group, public charity, focused on environmental sustainability of the Richland Creek watershed, and dedicated to providing action and leadership for long-term restoration and preservation of its ecosystem) Meet Kevin at the Wyoming Trailhead to learn about the birds that live on Richland Creek. Saturday, 20 October 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
 Wyoming Greenway Trailhead
Corner of 51st Avenue North & Wyoming Avenue 

<-https://richlandcreek.org/>

Using a bento box can minimize waste from plastic sandwich bags and other wrapping when bringing your lunch to work or on a trip. <https://www.google.com/search?q=bento+box&client=firefox-b-1-ab&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwib_YuGzYjeAhXlhOAKHS2-AG0Q_AUIDygC&biw=1093&bih=468>    I often bring single servings of salad dressing from home in a recycled pill bottle so I won't have to use the little foil packets...the same could be done for ketchup and other condiments.