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Going Green
Richard Elliot
We're not going to tell you where Mark Hamm's secret garden is. It is a secret garden, after all. But Hamm, a respiratory therapist at a Metro Atlanta children's hospital, agreed to show it to us for one very good reason: to illustrate that life can grow and thrive almost anywhere, even in a narrow little alley squeezed by a rusty old chain link fence. Full Story ››
SLIDESHOW: Going Green In Unlikely Place


Family Canoeing
Here is a listing of fun and educational events happening in July at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Full Story ››


Go Green Expo
Join WSB-TV at Atlanta's largest eco-friendly event! See over 250 booths filled with the coolest eco-fashion, organic food, hybrid cards, green building & home products and more. Full Story ››
LINK: www.GoGreenExpo.com


Child in Nature
Jackie Kass with the Atlanta Green Parenting Examiner shows you some do-able and fun things to suggest to your kids to pull the plug and get them outside. Full Story ››
MORE OF JACKIE KASS' GREEN BLOGS: Atlanta Green Parenting Examiner

CNN did a story on Lovett School’s environmental sustainability initiatives about their goal to make America energy independent. They hope to prevent pollution one gallon of cooking oil at a time! Full Story ››
LINK: CNN's Story About Lovett School


Best Summer Eco Destinations
The Avenue® Forsyth Announces Winners of 'Art for the eARTh' Recycled Art Contest
Green Your Grill To Improve Your Health
Toast and Tour the New Discovery Center At The Chattahoochee Nature Center
Keep Atlanta Beautiful Stepping Lightly In Atlanta™ People's Choice Award Winner Announced

Mohawk Industries Green Champion

Nominate an individual, organization or company that actively supports green initiatives which improve our environment.


This month’s Going Green Champions are two organizations that came together to make the ultimate green team! Full Story ››
  • CHECK OUT: Previous Going Green Champions



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    Using less gas can save you money and help save the environment. And you don't need a new car to get better mileage. Full Story ››
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    Cox Conserves

    Join the employees of Cox Enterprises in the company's environmental initiative Cox Conserves -- offering tips on how anyone can be more environmentally friendly. Full Story ››

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