Going Green in Pasadena with 'Into Action' Tuesdays

Want to go green, but don't want to burn fossil fuels to get to the Sustainable Works Green Living Workshops in Santa Monica? If you live in Pasadena, take advantage of the two remaining "Into Action" Tuesday evenings (PDF) happening at the Armory Center of the Arts this month.

These "Into Action" evenings are intended to help you explore "global warming, the influence of urban environments on the oceans, energy and water, conservation, green living practices at home and more." While the series may be less action-specific than the Sustainable Works program, they'll get you thinking deeply about urban environmental issues and solutions -- hopefully leading to enviro-activism on your part. Plus, the events are free!

• Tues., April 15: Watch "Sustainable Table: What’s On Your Plate?" A documentary film that takes a close look at the food we eat, then join the dialogue on healthy, sustainable farming and eating with the filmmakers, members of the community farm EarthWorks and Whole Foods Market Arroyo.

• Tues., April 22: On Earth Day, participate in "Green Living," a community panel and discussion on how to make your homes and lives more eco-friendly. Community experts will talk about energy and water conservation, solar power, green remodeling, green design and more.

The series takes place at the Armory Center for the Arts, 145 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena. Did I mention the events are free?

Earth Day celebrations in Pasadena will actually continue after Earth Day itself. Greening the Earth & Family Arts Festival (PDF) happens on April 26 -- save the date! 

Comments

[Roger, Gone Green]

Thanks for the mention! I will be moderating the April 22 event, hope to see you there! In addition to the many of the usual and some unusual (!) action-ideas from folks who have been greening for a good long while, I hope to get us talking about how one "goes over" to green-thinking as a matter of course, instead of feeling guilty about not doing more or pushing it all away as too much trouble.

Roger Gray
City of Pasadena, Environmental Advisory Commission
Co-Founder, Pasadena Walks!