THANK YOU FALL VOLUNTEERS!
12/03/2009
Thank you so much to the 1500+ volunteers that came out to our fall tree plantings. You were all truly amazing and without you we would not have been able to plant the 3,034 trees that were planted this Fall. You can truly say that you have done your part in greening our great city. Hope to see you all back for what should be an amazing spring planting season!!
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KRESGE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS GREENING EXPANSION PLANS
We’re proud to announce that the Kresge Foundation approved a three year $600,000 capacity building grant which will enable The Greening of Detroit to expand it’s staff to manage several multi-year neighborhood based revitalization projects. “We’ll look back at this grant someday and recognize that it helped us move to a new level in providing services. “ says President, Rebecca Salminen Witt, “now we’re just looking forward to getting to work!”
WE’RE LOOKING FOR A FEW BELIEVERS…
The Greening is expanding its full-time staff. We’re looking for a professional who has experience in workforce development, Email rebecca@greeningofdetroit.com if you think you have the passion and vision to join our team.
TREE BANK INVESTING IN URBAN FOREST
The Greening of Detroit is a proud member of TreeBank TreeBink exists to promote urban and community forestry throughout the world by providing Internet-based information, tools and inspiration to individuals and organizations involved in urban forestry efforts.
https://www.itreebank.org/itreebankdonate.php?org=greeningofdetroit
THE GREENING OF DETROIT'S 20TH ANNIVERARY CELEBRATION
From September 2009-10, The Greening of Detroit will celebrate its 20th year of growing Detroit. Throughout the year community partners, key leaders, farmers, tree enthusiasts, environmentalists and foodies from throughout the nation will celebrate Detroit’s innovative work focused on building a greener, healthier and more sustainable city. A committee of over 25 individuals, chaired by Sheila O’Hara, has been working hard to create an entire year of celebratory planting events and projects, anchored by an opening Gala and closing party.
The anniversary will begin on September 17, 2009 with our Greening of Detroit 20th Anniversary Gala. Iron Chef, Michael Symon, owner of Detroit’s Roast Restaurant at the Westin Book Cadillac Hotel has graciously opened his doors to host this exclusive, party to benefit The Greening of Detroit. Chef Symon has invited world- renowned celebrity chefs to prepare a rare feast, featuring locally grown and raised food and recipes that will showcase the amazing talents of these culinary artists. Never before have these chefs come together to prepare a feast that focuses on the promotion of locally grown food, providing our guests with a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience unique dishes prepared by some of the world’s finest chefs. Celebrity chefs include: Michael Symon, Traci Des Jardins, Mary Sue Milliken, Marc Vetri and
Takashi Yagihashi. Entertainment provided by Royal Garden Trio.
“The anniversary will give us a unique opportunity to showcase monthly events that highlight all The Greening’s work citywide, including major planting events like the reforestation of Jefferson Avenue from Alter Road all the way downtown; to education symposiums focusing on placed based education practices; and the opening of The Greening’s new Market Garden at the Eastern Market and our Meyer’s Nursery in Rouge Park,” states Rebecca Salminen Witt, The Greening of Detroit’s President.
“We are thinking big, to make a big difference for The Greening. Our goal is to raise nearly $400,000 as part of the 20th Anniversary celebration to launch the next 20 years of The Greening’s growing.”
The celebration will end in September 2010 with The Greening's closing event at The Eastern Market. This event will bring together twenty-four of Detroit’s finest chefs to showcase their talents, while promoting the use of local foods. Chefs will entertain guests with demonstrations, preparing locally grown food in unique recipes and engaging the audience to expand their own culinary talents. In addition chefs will be preparing samples onsite and creating dishes that feature local food products that can be found within 100 miles of the Eastern Market. Throughout the day, guests will be entertained by a host of bands and performances showcasing the rich local talent that makes Detroit’s performing art scene one of the best in the country.
The Greening of Detroit's 20th Anniversary Celebration generously sponsored by Esurance and DTE Foundation.
Look for announcements about out 20th anniversary events and activities in our upcoming newsletters, and join us at one or several throughout the year. For more information regarding The Greening’s 20th Anniversary Celebration please contact Monica Tabares at (313)285-1246 or monica@greeningofdetroit.com.
THE GREENING OF DETROIT'S PLANTING PALOOZA
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!!
Come celebrate The Greening of Detroit’s 20th Anniversary at the Planting Palooza. Every Saturday this Fall we'll be planting trees throughout Detroit. We are looking for 2,000 energetic volunteers to help us continue to beautify Detroit! Come out and join us for some clean and green fun! Feel free to invite family, friends, co-workers, groups and club members. Reduce your Carbon Foot Print this year by filling up your car and sharing this great experience with us! Volunteers are needed for the Jefferson Avenue Plantings on November 7th, 14th and 21st
Contact The Greening of Detroit’s, Anthony Todd, Volunteer Coordinator, at
(313)237-8733. WE PLANT RAIN OR SHINE!!!
Calendar of Events:
http://www.greeningofdetroit.com/calendar/index.php or become a fan on Facebook
DETROIT SYNERGY SUPPORTS THE GREENING WITH PEWABIC POTTERY SALES!
11/19/09
Join DSG for a very special Third Thursday: Community Connect at the dazzling and historic Pewabic Pottery (10125 E Jefferson Ave | http://www.pewabic.org/). Pewabic Pottery is offering a special evening for all beginning at 6:30PM. Come view the galleries, take a tour (7:15PM), and get a jump on that holiday shopping. Wine/beer will be served and you can even win a Pewabic Pottery gift certificate as a door prize. Pewabic will donate 15% of all gallery sales to this month's community partner, The Greening of Detroit.
To learn more about the event go to:
http://www.detroitsynergy.org/projects/thirdthursday/
Vote for The Greening to win 25K with one easy click!
12/04/2009
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