About us: The History of BG Green
BGGreen was started in October, 2006, by a group of citizens interested in building a more sustainable, equitable, and vibrant community. Our group was modeled after similar initiatives taking place in many communities around the state and country. Interest in its goals continues to grow. Past activities tare listed below:
2009
Spring
Winner of 2009 Emerging Nonprofit Organization Award Nonprofit Administration Program, WKU
Earth Month Activities & Mayor’s Proclamation April
2nd Earth Day interfaith service Celebrating God's Creation (4/19) Christ Episcopal Church
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration & Fundraiser (3/17) and Opening for Greener Groundz Café!
LEAP Community Cleanup, Shanty Hollow 3x/year
Winter
BGGreen ‘Zine Local Foods issue
CFL bulbs giveaway
2008
Fall
1st Annual 50 Mile Local Foods Dinner (10/16) at Verdi’s on the Square
2nd Annual National/Local Solar tour(10/4) at ALIVE Center for Community Partnerships
Green Jobs for Bowling Green video made (9/27) by Emily Gillespie
Summer
Educational Forum (8/19) Presenter: Mr. Stanley Reagan, Warren Co. Recycling
Coordinator “Litter Education and Abatement Program (LEAP) & other City-Co. programs”
Green Living Directory 2nd edition published
Eat Local Challenge July pledge
Spring
City Cleanup Work Day (3/29) Kroger on 31-W Bypass
Bike Summit (4/4) Carroll Knicely Conference Center
Solar Energy Demonstration Project Open House & Tour (4/11) WKU ALIVE Center
Arbor Day Celebration (4/12) City of BG, Keriakes Park
Earth Day interfaith service Celebrating God's Creation (4/20) Christ Episcopal Church
Earth Day Festival (4/22) WKUs South Lawn
Winter
Installation of solar photovoltaic system at WKU ALIVE Center (1/30) Partnership project
BGGreen Strategic Planning (1/28-29)
Teach-in on Global Climate Change(1/31) WKUs campus
Trash to Treasures (2/10) Bread and Bagels
EcoFlix film festival (Feb.-Apr.) Co-sponsored with Greentoppers
2007
Fall
Educational Forums (9/18) Presenter: Tom Fitzgerald, Director Kentucky Resources Council:
”Citizenship, Community and Earth” and “Kentucky’s Future in a Coal Constrained World”
1st Annual National/Local Solar tour(10/6) at ALIVE Center for Community Partnerships
Anniversary Celebration (10/18) at the Capitol Arts Center, Join us!
Summer
Concerts in the Park Recycling Project, with Drive to a Million Campaign
Habitat for Humanity Ecovillage Plan for mixed use, mixed income, green affordable housing
Green Living Directory 1st edition published
Bicycle Friendly Community legislation passed in BG; Bicycle Summit planning begins
Trash to Treasures fundraiser held at Bread and Bagels
Spring
Meeting with the Governor’s Office of Energy Policy and KY Solar Partnership to discuss
concerns about the “Unbridled Energy” plan for coal liquefaction
Campus-Community Partnerships for Sustainability Conference at EKU; WKU student group
Attended; Student Declaration for Sustainability was written
Earth Day Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb Giveaway
WKU Earthdays! Festival, Greentoppers Students for Campus Sustainability
Winter
GreenToppers Students for Campus Sustainability became official WKU student group
“Smart Growth” Recommendations presented to City Comprehensive Planning Committee
Educational Forum (2/25) Presenter: Andy McDonald, Co-director, Kentucky Solar Partnership “Solar Energy: A Powerful Resource for You and Kentucky”
BGGreen ‘Zine First issue published
2006
Fall
Kickoff Event (10/12) at the Capitol Arts Center
Initial Organizing Meeting at Spencer’s Coffee House.
Educational Forum (12/10) Presenters: Jim Embry & Eric Sutherland, Lexington Sustainable
Communities Network “Turning Intent in to Action/Sustainability and Spirituality"
