New Board Members, busy fall season

Hello, Green T members and eco-enthusiasts! I’m Shelly Sargent and – along with Amanda Squire - I am one of two newly appointed Green T Board Members. And when I say newly appointed, I am not exaggerating... as I began writing this blog entry, it was less than 3 hours after Amanda & I had been confirmed as Board Members. I suspect that I can safely speak for Amanda as well, when I say we are thrilled to be part of Green T, and can’t wait to get cracking!

One of the area’s I’ve volunteered to help out with is writing blog updates, and since I came home tonight full of enthusiasm, I thought I might as well get an early start.

I believe that I am like many of the people who live in the area, in that I have great “eco” intentions, and a building desire to learn more about being a responsible inhabitant and steward of our planet. Having said that, I think it’s also safe to say my good intentions lag behind my knowledge by a good bit – I am still exploring and finding ways to incorporate what I learn into my family’s lifestyle.

Organizations such as Green T are vitally important in the ongoing eco-education of a community… committed to raising awareness of environmental issues and initiatives, these groups assist the average person in putting this new knowledge to good use in simple and effective ways. That is one of the reasons that I have loved the idea of Green T from day one.

Green T is looking forward to a busy fall season and we hope you'll join us as we kick things off on September 17th when we host another Speaker’s Series at the Caledon Community Complex in Caledon East. Join us for Your Town: Sustainable by Design with guest panel, the Crandall sisters (Debbe, Sarah and Sheilagh), moderator Nicola Ross from Alternatives Journal, and Caledon Mayor Marolyn Morrison on hand to introduce the evenings's speakers.

Following that, Green T will be front and centre with booths at the Bolton Fall Fair (Sept 26-27), Caledon Day (Oct.3) and at the Bolton Farmer’s Market (Oct. 8). If you are interested in finding out more about any of these events or any of the other Green T events taking place this fall and winter, stay tuned to our website at www.greentcaledon.ca or, better yet, make sure you're on our Green Thoughts monthly newsletter list.

Oct 4th is Caledon Day and there's lots to enjoy!

Green T would like to take this opportunity to remind of our members and friends that next Saturday, October 4th marks a very special day. It’s the Town of Caledon’s inaugural Caledon Day, a wonderful idea to bring all Caledon residents together for a day of fun and entertainment during the beautiful fall season.

The parking lot and grounds of the Town Hall will be transformed into a wonderful autumn display of food vendors, product vendors, a farmers market and a whole lot more! Kids will love trying their hand at kite building, face painting, bird house building, rock climbing and all sorts of fun stuff at the Mars Canada Family Village. Adults can enjoy a cold one at the James Dick Construction Brewery Garden while listening to live music on the main stage. While you’re at it check out the Sardo Foods Caledon Café. And to wind things down there’ll even be fireworks after the sun has gone down!

If you’re energetic join in the 5k run or 1k run or to really get in to the fall swing of things sign up for a spot on the Heritage Bus Tour of beautiful Belfountain. Register in advance as there are limited spaces available; call at 905-584-2272 x4235.

Green T will have a booth in the “Caledon Creative Complex” and will be signing up new memberships and selling Green T-shirts so be sure to encourage your friends to stop by and say hello!

Want to know more about our first-ever Caledon Day? Go to www.caledon.ca/caledonday