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April 11, 2012 Vol. 3 No. 13
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Support Annapolis Green: Be a Founding One Hundred Member!
Over the past five years we've provided an on-line and in-person way to distribute local environmental information, make friends and alliances, and exchange views. Your support of our programs tells us that you believe we are providing a valuable service. Changing our status to non-profit allows us to take on projects funded by grants and tax-deductible donations. But in this "formative period," we need your financial support to get established.
 | - Charlie Birney
- infrared Tools Energy Services
- Gene Singleton & Maureen McEnerney
- Keith & Helen Drewett
- Doug Lashley / GreenVest
- Elvia Thompson
- Lynne & Mark Forsman
- Ralph Gleason
- Shelley & Eric Rubin
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Want to be one of the first to be a part of Annapolis Green? Then consider becoming one of our Founding One Hundred. This exclusive group is made up of the first 100 people to donate $1000 to Annapolis Green. These 100 individuals will be permanently listed on our website, letterhead and other materials. Want to join in and make your mark on sustainability in the Annapolis area? Just click on the Donate button above to learn more. The Annapolis Community Foundation is already acting as our fiscal sponsor so that we can accept tax-deductible donations even while our 501(c)(3) filing is underway.
Thank you!
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Petition to Save the Remaining Forests on Forest Drive
it calls on the Mayor and City Council to "Stop Annapolis from Trading Forest for Traffic." The issue is the proposed construction of two projects on Forest Drive, the Reserve at Quiet Waters and the Crystal Springs development. These would include 681 residences and 200,000 sq. ft. of commercial space on 140 acres. That's a lot of traffic and pressure on already overcrowded schools. Fully 61 percent of the two surviving forests in the city would be bulldozed. At issue is this and whether the State's Forest Conservation Act is being violated.
If this is important to you,
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Don't Forget to Support Us Through
Mills Fine Wine & Spirits'
Community Rewards Program
Give us your Mills cash register receipts!
 When you shop at Mills, at the foot of Main Street in downtown Annapolis, save your cash register receipts and give them to us. Once a quarter we'll turn them in to receive a 5% rebate as a donation from Mills.
This generous offer costs you nothing and helps us continue to spread the word about environmental issues in Annapolis. And, a few times a year Mills will provide unique wine, spirit and beer offers specifically created for as special promotions just for Green Drinkers! It's a Win-Win! Please shop at Mills and save your receipts for us.
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Top of the Line
Thursday, April 12
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Pusser's Caribbean Grille
at the Marriott Waterfront Hotel
Ego Alley, Annapolis
Cleaning Up Our Waterways: Above, In and Under Water!
What do you think we would find underwater, in Ego Alley? Wouldn't that be fun? Rozalia's robot could find out! Here's a word from Rachael of the Rozalia Project, an organization we will feature at Green Drinks tomorrow.  Hello Green Drinkers!
Rachael here, from Rozalia Project for a Clean Ocean. Rebecca and I are looking forward to meeting you, telling you about our organization and introducing you to our underwater robot that will get us to the bottom of the harbor to pick up some trash - without throwing any of you in the water! While our plan is to have a demo of our marine debris hunting technology at the Green Drinks event Thursday, April 12, there are other opportunities to be involved with our Annapolis area visit and spend more time being part of some high (and low) tech marine debris cleanup (for all ages). Here is the schedule: Thursday April 12 and Friday April 13: during the day we will be running marine debris programs for area schools with the remotely operated vehicle (ROV) off the docks at the National Sailing Hall of Fame. These are interactive STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) programs with stops on the Pride of Baltimore II as well! If you know of a school who would like to be part of this program please contact Susan Nahmias at NSHOF. Saturday April 14: Underwater marine debris hunting for the general public. Saturday we will be back at the NSHOF dock's with the ROV for anyone who wants to check it out from 12-2:30 p.m. We also have opportunities open for groups like Scouts, home schoolers, and more, in sessions between 10-11:30 a.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Please contact Laura Lutkefedder at SpinSheet Magazine if you have a group who would like to be included, otherwise we hope to see you and your friends and family between 12-2:30. After our Annapolis visit, we will be heading for Alexandria then Hampton, VA; then back north to Mays Landing, NJ; Philadelphia, PA and will be at the Party for the Planet at the Lehigh Valley Zoo on Saturday April 21. If you have family or friends in those areas, please send them to our website, Facebook page or to contact me so we can include them as well. Thanks to SpinSheet Magazine, Boat US Foundation, National Sailing Hall of Fame, and our Rozalia Project partners, all of these events are free of charge! See you Thursday the 12th. We'll have info about other aspects of keeping our waterways clean including supporting Clean Marinas, how to care for your boat in an environmentally friendly way, and more from the Boat US Foundation. If you have info to share about waterway cleanups or other related info please bring it. Our event will be in private room just to the left of Pusser's main entrance. We are sure to overflow on to the deck so hope for good weather. Since the space will be tight, any literature you bring about your events will go on the shelves on the sides of the room. We'll have our bulletin board, of course. Don't forget your name badges and carpool if you can. Pusser's will provide complimentary appetizers, local beers, and invites us to have a look at their fixed-price entrees and stay for dinner. Read about the Marriott's sustainable practices on its Maryland Green Travel page. Remember, you don't have to drink alcoholic beverages to enjoy Green Drinks. As always, there will be a cash bar.
 And here's a special shout-out to members of the Annapolis Rotaract Club who will join us: Welcome!
The next two weekends there are SO many events going on all over the area that you have no excuse to stay home! We've highlighted a few below but have a look at our calendar and volunteer your time for the good of our environment... get outside and enjoy!
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Earth Day Month Activities
Because there are so many things going on to help the environment this month, Earth Day month... we're bringing a few to your attention -- but there are many more! Be sure to check out our full calendar.
 Tonight: Wednesday, April 11
Join alternative green transportation enthusiasts at a reception welcoming the Trans-American Electric Bike Tour to Annapolis on Wednesday, April 11 at 6 p.m. This month's email sponsor Green Pedals will host the event at its 105 Annapolis Street location in West Annapolis. Read more.
 There are many stream clean-ups planned in the next few weeks, many part of Project Clean Stream, on Saturday, April 14. Nearby sites include  Annapolis Harbour Center, Blue Jay Branch at Muddy Creek Road, Chesapeake Children's Museum (where Elvia will be with the Spa Creek Conservancy), and the Woodhaven community in Davidsonville (where Lynne will be, having planned the event). For more info about where and when you can volunteer to do a little spring cleaning for our environment, click on the image or see our calendar. All of these events are great fun for kids too. Chesapeake Ecology Center  Garden Tour & Garden Care - Join volunteers, including Master Gardeners, for a tour of the Native Plant Demonstration Gardens then play in the dirt and work on Garden Care for two Rain Gardens and the Butterfly/Dragonfly Garden. Tools and snacks will be provided. Earth Day at Quiet Waters  Enjoy a day at the Park to celebrate Earth Day. Activities include arts and crafts for kids, music, nature walks, environmental vendors, bike sale by Revolution Kids and the opening of a new Reading and Butterfly Garden and Watershed Education Experience in conjunction with Garrett's Light. The day begins with the 18th Annual Sierra Club's Earth Day 5K race at 8:30 a.m. Walk for the Woods  Also on Saturday, April 14, is the Scenic Rivers Land Trust's Walk for the Woods. You can take one or more walks -- at various levels of intensity -- in the Bacon Ridge Natural Area in Crownsville. This is wild land that is permanently preserved in its natural state -- what a rare treat! See this special part of the South River Greenway at this family friendly, free event. Read more.There are SO many more events -- just on the 14th -- including a canoe excursion at SERC, a vernal pool research day at Jug Bay, and a Green Expo in Bowie. Get Outside!
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Be part of the Annapolis Green community -- get involved! Join in and leave comments on our Facebook page and follow our Tweets.
And ... we encourage you to become one of the Founding One Hundred, helping Annapolis Green to grow!
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 Support our Email Sponsors
Green Pedals
Green Pedals specializes in sales and rentals of electric transportation including bicycles, scooters, skateboards, and conversion kits. They also offer repairs and often host special events. Location: 105 Annapolis Street, West Annapolis. Phone: 410 280-5005.
 Special event on Wednesday, April 11 - Reception to welcome members of the Trans-American Electric Bike Tour to Annapolis, 6 - 9 p.m.
Boris Mordkovich and Anna Mostovetsky are starting out on a coast-to-coast electric bike ride, the Trans-American Electric Bike Tour, to draw attention to the practicality of alternative green transportation. Additional speakers will include Iain Banks, City Personal Transportation Specialist for Annapolis, and Eric Fingerhut, legal counsel for the Light Electric Vehicle Association and an electric bike enthusiast. Iain will update the audience on the progress of Annapolis's bike plan and Eric will speak on the European electric bike boom as he witnessed on his recent tour of London, Copenhagen and Zurich. Product display and demonstrations along with drinks and hors d'ouervres at 6 p.m., speakers from 7 - 8 p.m., and informal conversation until 9 p.m.
Kenergy Solar
 At Kenergy Solar we believe that an educated customer is more likely to choose solar. We welcome the opportunity to help you find the answers to your questions about the environmental and financial benefits of solar energy for your home or business. Just give us a call at 410 533-4499 or email us at info@kenergysolar.com.
Garden Girls Landscaping
 Gardens Girls Landscaping is a locally owed, full service company offering design, installation, and maintenance of your landscape with emphasis on Bay Friendly restoration. We've spent most of our lives on the magnificent Chesapeake Bay, and we care deeply about its health and future viability. With that in mind, from the very first day of business, we've tried to "go green" whenever possi ble, using sustainable landscaping practices, environmentally-sensitive design principles, and bay-friendly, organic products in our landscapes.
Call today to learn how we can help you to garden using native plants, raingardens, passive irrigation, rainwater capture, and xeriscaping (planting with drought-tolerant plants,) all means to conserve precious water. Or schedule a consultation to design a lovely native planting that can replace the water-hungry lawn you've grown tired of mowing while providing habitat and food for birds and other wildlife. Call or email us to schedule a consultation Today: 410 263-1133. |
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