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The Green Times

January/February 2017

AFSIVA Green Club Presents: The Green Times

Volume 1, Issue 1

Energy Saving Tips by

Special points of interest:
Energy Saving Tips
In Season produce
Local “Green” Events
Farm to table
AFSIVA teaches “green”

Inside this issue:

Local “green Events”	2
Grants and Projects	2
Teachers Teaching “Green”	3
“Green” Updates	3
reminders	3
Photo of the Week	4
2017 Green Resolution	4

This winter try these energy saving tips to save money and energy.
Utilize a power strips and or unplug appliances that are not in use.
When you are home and awake, set your thermostat as low as is comfortable.
When you are away from home for more than 8hours turn your thermostat back 10° to 15° it could save you around 10% a year on your heating bill (do not turn the heat off during frigid temperatures it could cause pipes to freeze and burst).
Maintain your heating System by scheduling routine service for your furnace and heating units and replace your furnace filter once a month.
Turn down the temperature of your water heater to the warm setting (120°F).
Reduce the use of exhaust fans. Turn them on only when needed.
Open your windows and utilize sunlight during the day.
Wash clothes during peak hours.
Swap out light bulbs for LED lights.
The AFSIVA Green Club , Baltimore energy Challenge, Principal Ms. Tracy Hicks Hosting the AFSIVA’s first energy night in October2016.

Farm to Table: What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?

There are several benefits to purchasing and eating seasonal produce. AFSIVA Green Club is suggesting, that you consider purchasing seasonally. This supports more local DELMARVA farmers and farmers in the states. This reduces transportation time, the need for refrigeration, and the use of harsh toxins and pesticides.
Winter Produce
Celeriac
Winter Squash
Cabbage
Radicchio
Brussels sprouts
Potatoes
Onions
Turnips
Leafy Greens
Pomegranates
Fennel
Escarole
Citrus Fruit (From warm climates)

Onions
Turnips
Sweet potatoes
Beets
Carrots
Parsnips
Carrots

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Local Green Events and Activities

Did You know that “green” events are happening in your town?

Irvine Nature Center - Winter Adventure Team
When: Sat, January 14, 9am – 11am
Where: 11201 Garrison Forest Rd, Owings Mills, MD 21117
Description: The Irvine Nature Center will be hosting an Adventure night for children ages 9-12. Each session will be an exciting blend of outdoor skills and science projects. The cost of each session is $15 for members, and $25 for non-members. For more information or registration check out the website. www.explorenature.org/

Greater Baltimore Wilderness Coalition 1st Annual Green Opportunity and Job Fair
When: Thu, January 26, 5pm – 8pm
Where: Coppin State University
Description An opportunity for young adults to find a pathway into the conservation field. The fair will engage attendees in four main topics: Jobs, job training opportunities, careers and certification opportunities.
MAEOE Conference
When: Thursday, Feb 2, 2017
Where: Towson, MD
Description: The 32nd annual MAEOE conference will have professional developments, workshops, networking, speakers, exhibits, art shows, and more. If you are a teacher or a student and have never attended before, apply for a scholarship that covers registration fees. In return, you must volunteer for at least 2 hours. This is a great opportunity to attend a conference that is usually on the Eastern Shore. For more information checkout the website maeoe.org/conference_2017/

Baltimore Ethical Society- Community Solar
When: JANUARY 22, 2017 at 10:30 AM TO 12:00 PM
Where: 306 W FRANKLIN ST #102, BALTIMORE, MD 21201
Description: Community solar allows you to sign up for solar power for your home and or organization without installing any equipment. save the environment and money. Contact Baltimore Energy Society foe reservations and questions..

MADE CLEAR Climate Change Academy - First day
When: Mon, January 23, 10am – 3pm
Description: MADE CLEAR is an online professional development for secondary educators that focuses on climate change. This is a cross curricular professional development that weaves together science, math, and social studies content. AU’s are pending for this professional development. Direct all questions to Melissa Rogers. www.madeclear.org/k-12-education/

Sustainability Grants and Projects

Are you looking for funding for your sustainability Project?

Captain Planet Foundation Small Grants Application
Deadline: Tuesday, Jan 31, 2017
Description: The Captain Planet Foundation is accepting the next round of applications for small grants totaling $500-$2500. Grant activities must be project-based, performed by youth, and have real environmental outcomes captainplanetfoundation.org/apply-for-grants/
Department of Energy’s BioenergizeME Challenge
When: Friday, Feb 3, 2017
Description: In the 2017 BioenergizeME Infographic Challenge, high school-aged teams use technology to research, interpret, apply, and design an infographic that responds to one of four cross-curricular bioenergy topics. Register by February 3,2017. Submissions are due March 3, 2017. https://www.energy.gov/eere/
bioenergy/infographic-challenge

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Teachers Teaching “Green”

Kudos to Mr. Goggins, Mrs. Ramos, and Mrs. Ogi for their sustainability projects and lesson.
Mr. Goggins lesson on recycling are dynamic. Students created works of art out of plastic, cardboard, paper, and aluminum. The students discussed the 3 R’s (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle) in class while creating wonderful works of art.
Mrs. Ogi’s environmental science students explored biosolids and ways to protect the Chesapeake Bay by performing a hands on lab experiment. Students designed collection tools and placed the tools in AFSIVA ‘s storm drains. Students checked the collection tools after each rain and recorded the biosolids and pollutants collected. Students discussed ways to prevent harmful pollutants from entering the bay.
Mrs. Ramos cross curricular lesson that included research, geography, mathematics, and writing allowed students to gain college and career ready skills. Students researched invasive and endangered species and created dynamic posters that utilized data, maps, and mathematics to predict the rate of extinction and spread of invasive organisms. Students presented their posters and discussed the factors that threaten endangered species and spread invasive organisms across the globe.

“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.” » Native American Proverb

Green Team Updates

AFSIVA Green Team was awarded the energy sustainability grant from Baltimore Energy Challenge.
The AFSIVA Green team is preparing to assist with a Styrofoam legislative ban in Maryland.
Entered the BCPSS energy “Power Down Challenge”.
Expanded the recycling program to streamline materials such as plastic, aluminum, cardboard, and glass.
Advocating healthy vegan eating. AFSIVA’s Green Club cooking class will be starting soon with Chef Eli ( Sponsored by SO What Else Mentoring Program).
Received funding for 2 AmeriCorps workers to assist with green lesson and projects at AFSIVA.

I wonder what the AFSIVA Green club has been up too?

Reminders

AFSIVA will be participating in the BCPSS “Power Down Challenge”. Please turn off your lights, smart boards, and close all windows at the end of the day. The AFSIVA Green Club is asking everyone to utilize the power strips that were installed in October to plug up electrical devices.
Recyclables are collected on Tuesdays. If you lock your door please place your recycling bin in the hallway.
The recycling bins are for recyclables. These are not trash cans. Do not place, liquids, food tissue, pencil shavings, pens, Styrofoam, or other materials that are not on the streamline recycling PowerPoint inside of these bins.

Green Club members collecting recyclables.

"The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it." Robert Swan

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Contributors to AFSIVA ‘S Green Times
Paul Mcghee Tierra Purnell
Keyon Adams Destine Howard
Dayonna Bailey Amahad Coward
Rashard Adams
Tierra Purnell

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2017 Green Resolution

The AFSIVA Green Team challenges everyone to create a “green” resolution to reduce their carbon footprint.
The new year is a time to reflect on personal development and self-improvement. What better way to improve yourself, save money, and protect the planet, we call Earth. The following “green” resolutions are simple and environmentally sound. Try at least 1 of these sustainable activities for the 2017 new year.
It could be as simple as utilizing reusable water bottles and food containers instead of disposable products such as water bottles and sandwich bags. This will cut down on
waste and it utilizes less energy to produce these products.
Recycle at home as well as at work. Purchase a new disposal can or use an old container or box and place recyclable items inside each day. At the end of the week compare the amount of trash to recyclable materials. You should notice a significant difference in the amount of trash collected. This will help to cut down on pollutants, and landfill waste.
Invest in durable reusable market bags. Reusable bags are more environmentally friendly. Plastic bags are more likely to wind up in waterways and landfills so why not use
reusable bags. After placing the food and household items away place the reusable bags back in your car or in a central location so you will not forget them for your next shopping trip.
Reduce food waste by start a composting bin. Landfills are filled with food waste that creates pockets of methane gas. Utilize the composted food for new garden and plant soil inside and outside of your home.

Check out this site;
https://www.reusethisbag.com/25-reasons-to-go-reusable.php