April Sustainability Month Events
STAR Press Conference – (Apr 2, 3:30). Memphis-Shelby County was recognized for “national excellence” as one of the nation’s most sustainable communities with a 4-STAR Award. Join Mayors Luttrell and Wharton as they announce the 4-STAR award. Press conference will be at United Housing, Inc. office on 2750 Colony Park Dr.
Earth Month Business Conference – (April 7, $90). The Office of Sustainability joins FedEx, ISSP, The Sustainability Consortium, CRG Sustainable Solutions and other sponsors for a conference on sustainable supply chain for businesses. Special emphasis will be on sustainable packaging, sustainable purchasing and recycling. The full agenda can be found here: http://bit.ly/1aqbPZL
Neighborhood Redevelopment Conference (Apr 15-17, $150). Scholarships are available! This is a national conference in Memphis with workshops about innovative approaches to neighborhood redevelopment and community building.http://bit.ly/19rD7yU
Faith-in-Action Memphis CleanUp – (Apr 18-26). Join Memphis City Beautiful to volunteer as an individual or as a team to eliminate blight in our city. Sign up here:www.faithinactionmemphis.com
Free Mulch Giveaway – (Apr 18, 6am). City of Memphis Public Works has mulched 25,000 tons of yard debris since last year and offers it to Memphis residents for earth day. Load your own, while it lasts starting at dawn. 315 S. Hollywood St. Liberty Bowl parking lot. http://bit.ly/1yiMg28
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Earth Day 30 days Straight – (Apr 1-30). Clean Memphis has scheduled a cleanup each day during Sustainability Month so join in! Several events will coincide with the Faith-in-Action program. http://bit.ly/1xswGRa
Earth Month Activities at the Botanic Garden – (Apr 1-30). Conservation challenge hikes, tree tag treks, environmental playhouse, and earth-friendly boxed lunches will all be featured daily for the month of April at the Botanic Garden. http://bit.ly/1HVTD5y
Home Landscape Workshop – (Apr 2, 9am). Learn about creating an earth-friendly “TN Smart Yard”. Registration of $35 includes handbooks, soils tests, and rain gauge. Lunch provided. Collierville Town Hall 901-752-1207 to RSVP. http://www.sustainableshelby.com/smart-yards
Architecture Lecture: No Place Like Utopia – (Apr 2, 6pm, Free). Join UM’s Architecture Department to hear Katherine Lambert, Principal at MAP Architects, San Francisco CA. http://bit.ly/1NcGyrj
Garden Tram Tours at the Botanic Garden – (Apr 3, 10, 17, 24). Every Friday in April, MBG’s knowledgeable guide will be available for short tram tours, with environmental tips and other fun facts about the Garden. http://bit.ly/1MG8S3o
Eco EGGstravaganza – (Apr 4, 10-4pm). Egg hunts with children at Shelby Farms Park, $5 per child. http://bit.ly/1xf3dQ6
Energy Finance Workshop – (Apr 8, 10-2pm). Local Governments, Public Housing Authorities, and schools are welcomed to attend to learn how to receive technical assistance to support energy management projects in public buildings.http://bit.ly/1NZKcq4
CSI Build/It Design & Construction Conference – (Apr 9, 12pm). Free. Learn from panelists, speakers, and 53 design and construction vendors at Minglewood Hall for the latest building products that build better cities. Paul Young, formerly with the Office of Sustainability, will be speaking at 3pm. http://bit.ly/1EXO5GJ
Electronic Recycling: Christian Brothers HS – (Apr 11, 9-1pm).FREE event. Take your e-waste Christian Brothers High School (5900 Walnut Grove Rd) for responsible recycling. Businesses and individuals welcomed, no limits. http://bit.ly/1GUKLiQ
Greenline Garden workshops (kids) – (Apr 11, $5). Shelby Farms Park Conservancy and Master Gardeners team up for a workshop series each month for kids grades 1-6. Other workshops are: May 9, June 13, & July 11.http://bit.ly/1Cn9BXu
MEMFix: Pinch District – (Apr 11, 11-4pm). This event will showcase how a great street and thriving public space can serve as a catalyst for economic vitality and neighborhood redevelopment and will not only prepare for the increase in traffic from the Pyramid, but also to temporarily reinvigorate the Pinch neighborhood and will feature live music, pop up shops, and food trucks! http://bit.ly/1H1F7eI
Healthy Memphis Food Festival – (Apr 11-12). Broad Ave Arts District will have a pop-up market of food vendors, wellness businesses, and local music and art. Free.9am-8pm Sat, 10am-6pm Sun. http://bit.ly/1CrR9LF
Signs of Spring Walk at the Botanic Garden – (Apr 12, 1:30pm). Participants will meet in the visitor’s Center and then walk the beautiful grounds of the Botanic Garden with Master Gardener, Judith Hammond. http://bit.ly/1EkoW6g
Trail Dedication at Olive Branch City Park – (Sun, Apr 12, 1:30pm). Join Olive Branch as they dedicate a new trail! http://bit.ly/1Bp7VpB
Harahan Bridge Walk with Jimmy Ogle – (Apr 12, 2pm). Free. Hear from Historian Jimmy Ogle as he takes you on a fascinating history while walking across the bridge that will soon become a bike trail. Details here: http://bit.ly/18xhMmv
Wolf River Conservancy Fundraiser – (Apr 14, 5pm). Young Ave Deli.http://bit.ly/1IyKaBu
TN Greenways & Trails Forum (Montgomery Bell) – (Apr 15-17, $99). Join in educational workshops and networking while learning the latest trends in greenways and trails. http://bit.ly/1Fs4bdg
Zone IX Flower Show & Project Green Fork – (Apr 15, 2-5pm).Memphis Garden Club and Little Garden Club at will host a regional flower show (covering 5 states) as well as a conservation exhibit showcasing Project Green Fork as a model for other communities in restaurant sustainability. Event at the Botanic Garden. This event will strive to be zero-waste. http://bit.ly/1EnhHun
University of Memphis Earth Day – (Apr 16, 10-2pm). Join students at the Oasis Garden (east of the UC near Zack Curlin parking garage). http://bit.ly/1xPh3cg
Wolf River Conservancy Faith-in-Action Clean up – (Apr 18, 9-12). Join WRC for one of the Faith-in-Action Clean ups near downtown’s Mud Island. They are looking for volunteers. http://bit.ly/1MFpSZr
Electronic Recycling: Sacred Heart School (Southaven) – (Apr 18, 9-1pm). FREE event. Take your e-waste Sacred Heart School (5150 Tchulahoma Rd, Southaven, MS) for responsible recycling. Businesses and individuals welcomed, no limits.http://bit.ly/1GUKLiQ
ZeroLandfill upcycling program – (Apr 18 & 25, 10-2). The architecture & interior design community has donated their sample library for the crafting public to have for free. Volunteer to get first dibs on items. http://bit.ly/1MG69XK
Adult Greenline Garden Workshop – (Apr 18, 9am, $5). Shelby Farms Park Conservancy and Master Gardeners team up for a workshop series each month. Plant Companions will be taught this month. http://bit.ly/1ExpDet
Earth Day 5k – (Apr 19, 2pm, $25). After this 5k race at Shelby Farms, you will have a chance to plant a tree. http://bit.ly/1Co8jeX
Natural Areas Celebration at Overton Park – (Apr 19, 10 & 11am). Free. Overton Park is celebrating TN Natural Areas Week with two nature hikes in the Old Forest. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about birds and butterflies from local experts. RSVP to mmcmasters@overtonpark.org if you plan to attend. http://bit.ly/1BUnjPC
Memphis Green Drinks – (April 21, 6:30pm). Join this social organization of environmental-minded folks to network and socialize. This month’s guest speaker will be Keith Cole from Wolf River Conservancy. This month’s venue is still being determined – please check www.greendrinks.org/tn/Memphis for an update in early April.
Clean Memphis Fundraiser – (Apr 22, 6pm, $35). WiseAcre Brewery.http://bit.ly/1FLhYgh
Arbor Day of Service at Shelby Farms Park – (Apr 25, 10-12). Enjoy a presentation from CleanMemphis to learn about the Heart of the Park enhancements and how trees contribute to a healthy watershed then plant trees with the park! To register: http://www.shelbyfarmspark.org/volunteer
V&E Artwalk – (Apr 25, 11-6pm). Fourth annual artwalk features 60+ artistic vendors, silent auction, children’s area, music and food.http://bit.ly/1Bq22s6
Run the Farm 5k/10k – (Apr 25, 8am, $20/30). Agricenter International’s “off road” trail race with after party! Proceeds benefit educational programs.http://www.runthefarmmemphis.com/
Tour of Parks with Jimmy Ogle – (Apr 26, 2pm). Free. Walking tour of parks along the Memphis riverfront. This month is the tour of the Cobblestone Wharf and Sultana. http://bit.ly/1BMUzbp
Tennessee Naturalist Walk at the Botanic Garden – (April 26). As you walk through the Garden, watch for TN Naturalist stations to learn fun facts and tidbits about local flora and fauna, including some you may find in your own backyard. http://bit.ly/1x8TgUk
Harbor Town 25th Anniversary – (Apr 28, 4pm, $25). Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Harbor Town with ULI-Memphis. Take a tour with Tony Bologna, see a presentation on Harbor Town results 25 years later, and listen to a panel discussion with some of the key start-up players. http://bit.ly/1GZsDkV
TDEC Sustainable Transportation Awards & Forum – (May 7, 9-3pm). TDEC will host a recognition ceremony and sustainable transportation forum to recognize outstanding and voluntary achievements in advancing sustainable transportation in the state. http://bit.ly/1Bp4qiR
National Geographic geo-tourism website – Nat’l Geo is doing a geo-tourism website for the Mississippi River and all tourist places along it! If you have a special place or locally owned business in Shelby County that you would like to include, please upload it. This will tie their global brand with our cool local places! More information can be found here: http://bit.ly/1BiuuRG
Christine Donhardt, ASLA
Senior Planner
Memphis-Shelby County Office of Sustainability
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