2011 earth day reouce fair program book
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Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council in the Green Masters Program. As a Green Professional,
Budget Print has taken actions in each of ten sustainability areas and has scored more than 100
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Budget Print is Proud to be an
Event Sponsor of the
Earth Day Resource Fair
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100% Soy/Vegetable based inks80% of In-House stock paper from recycled sources
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We would like to welcome all of you to the 5th Annual Greener Oconomowoc ( ) EARTH DAY Resource Fair. Our goal is to share with the greater Oconomowoc community information and local resources to help all of us lead a more fulfilling and sustainable lifestyle.
Learn about opportunities to live green. Through buying locally grown or produced food and shopping at local retailers! Please hold on to this program book as it is an excellent resource!
–2011 Earth Day Resource Fair Planning Committee & Board of Directors
WELCOME Oconomowoc Community!
GrEEnEr OCOnOMOWOC’s MissiOn is siMpLE....Our members are dedicated to a diversity of projects and programs aimed at promoting a healthy community, economy and environment though the implementation and understandings of the Natural Step Principles. The organization is working hard to support local businesses and grass roots educational activities which will benefit our community. Greener Oconomowoc offers FREE educational programs about a diversity of topics ranging from architecture of green buildings to vermiculture.
is a grass-roots, hands-on, non-profit, volunteer community action group! is always looking for new members!
GREENER OCONOMOWOC 2010-2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORSLisa Geason-Bauer, President Bonnie Lewis-Tschannen, President Elect/Events Director Tom Depies, Vice President Connie Holzmiller, Secretary Jim Olson, TreasurerHoward Bowman, The Natural Step Director Audrey Lasse, Community Garden DirectorKen Rizzo, Education & Outreach DirectorRobert Schoen, Marketing & Public Relations Director Deborah Turner, OconomoWalk & Bike Co-DirectorWendy Wilson Uhl, Earth Day DirectorMelissa Vernon, OconomoWalk & Bike Co-Director
Greener Oconomowoc is committed to conserving Wisconsin’s natural resources and believes it is important to support the local economy. The program book was printed at Budget Print in Watertown Wisconsin and the inks used are soy and vegetable based. The paper used for the program book was made at the Wisconsin Rapids New Page plant. This paper is chain-of-custody certified by three independent third-party certifications (Forest Stewardship Council, Sustainable Forestry Initiative and The Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification.) Paper contains 10% post consumer recycled fiber.
GREENER OCONOMOWOC PROjECTS IN 2011:• Community Garden Project at Oconomowoc Utility Property • Oconomowoc Winter Farmers Market• Sunday Green Farmers Market • Recycling Projects • OconomoWalk & Bike educational activities/events• Bicycle and Walking Trails Projects• Natural Step Discussion Groups • Earth Day Resource Fair Event• Educational programs /field trips
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2011 MEMBErsHip
Greener Oconomowoc’s mission is simple. Our members are dedicated to a diversity of different projects and programs aimed at promoting a healthy community, economy and environment though the implementation and understandings of the Natural Step Principles. The organization is working hard to support local businesses and grass roots educational activities which will benefit our community.
Greener Oconomowoc offers FREE educational programs about a diversity of topics ranging from architecture of green buildings to vermiculture. Go to our website to keep updated on events.
From 2007 to 2011 Greener Oconomowoc has....• Educated over 2,500 members of the community through Earth Day Resource Fair celebrations in 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010• Presented environmental education programming to over 20 community groups• Graduated over 120 people from Natural Step Study Circles• Donated over 4,000 plus hours of volunteer service to projects aimed at supporting a healthy community, economy and environment.
Greener Oconomowoc is always looking for new members! Sign up today to join one of these active and fun Greener Oconomowoc committee’s by contacting Education & Outreach Director Ken Rizzo at 262-569-1402Greener Oconomowoc Committees • Education & Outreach Committee• Events Committee • TNS (Natural Step) Committee • Marketing & PR Committee• Action Projects (recycling efforts, green book reading group, bike path)• Earth Day Resource Fair Planning Committee • Farmer’s Market Committee • Community Garden Committee• OconomoWalk & Bike Commitee
Greener OcOnOmOwOc = a healthY cOmmunitY, ecOnOmY & envirOnment
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Try a Local Meal Locally sourced meals available thanks to the Oconomowoc High School culinary team! Community members are able to try a locally sourced lunch with ingredients grown and produced in Wisconsin!
On Site Recycling of• #5 plastics• CFL light bulbs• Used cell phones (at the Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital booth.)
Educational & Informative• Learn from exhibitors about eco-friendly products and services• Find out about resources within your community• Meet environmental organizations from the region • Learn about local food• Learn about all the alternative vehicle options which exist
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LOCaL rECyCLinG GuiDE Upcoming Opportunity:MAY 14, 2011: The Waukesha County Drug Free Communities Coalition sponsors a biannual drug collection to dispose of unused and expired controlled and uncontrolled substances. Acceptable drop-off items include: Prescription Medication, Over-the-counter Medication, Ointments, Sprays, Inhalers, Creams, Vials, Herbals, Pet Medications, Mercury. Drop off site is Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.More information at: www.waukeshacounty.gov
Year Round Recycling Options:
ELECtrOniC rECyCLinG at CITy OF OCONOMOWOC PuBLIC WORkS (630 S. Worthington Street) 262-569-2191 • dnr.wi.gov/ecyclewisconsin
You can recycle: desktop computers, printers, fax and scanners, computer monitors, hard drives, flash drives, modems, keyboards, DVD and VCR players, TVs (at least 7” diagonal monitor)
tExtiLE rECyCLinGat CITy OF OCONOMOWOC PuBLIC WORkS(630 S. Worthington Street) look for USAgain Bin • www.usagain.com
You can recycle: clothing, shoes, curtains, tablecloths, etc.
#5 pLastiCs at FRESh AND GREEN MARkET (650 East Wisconsin Avenue) 262- 567-8801
Recycling container outside on site for #5 plastic drop off ONLY.
CFL LiGHts BuLBs used in homes can be recycled at OCONOMOWOC uTILITIES (808 S. Worthington Street) 262-569-2196
paCKaGinG pEanuts, styrOFOaM, inK JEt CartriDGEs can be recycled at the uPS STORE IN OCONOMOWOC
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Fun Kid’s Hands-On Activities• 20 Questions about bugs• Make a “Litterbug”• Visit the Worm Lady • Face Painting• Learn about Bees• “Buggy” coloring pages
Join Girl Scout Troop 2366 for a children’s Bike Rodeo 11 am–1 pm
Activities include:• Bike inspection • Learning about basic biking skills• Bike safety• Learning how to avoid obstacles and not losing control of the bike• Practice makes perfect at the challenge area
Visit with Oconomowoc High School students and their farm animals at the FFA Petting outside in the tent. 11 am–3 pmMission of the Oconomowoc FFA is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
Visit with Alice in Dairyland!
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Dodge/jefferson County Beekeepers Associationwww.wihoney.com
Kid’s Corner (indoors)
BiKE rODEO & FFA Petting Zoo (outdoors)
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Thank YouThE 2011 EARTh DAy RESOuRCE FAIR PLANNING COMMITTEEWendy Wilson Uhl, Earth Day Resource Fair DirectorBonnie Lewis-Tschannen, Exhibit CoordinatorLisa Geason-Bauer, Promotion/Marketing CoordinatorAudrey Lasse, Volunteer CoordinatorChristine Slowinski, Oconomowoc Area School District Liaison Janet McConaughey, Kids Corner CoordinatorBen Nelson, Alternative Vehicle CoordinatorLinda Braunschweig, Music Coordinator Lois SiegelDebroah Turner Bob Schoen
BIkE RODEO PLANNING COMMITTEE: Vic KarakiunasAmy Arenson Girl Scout Troop 2366Jackie MullerJeanne JohnsonEmily SchrangMady Webster
ThE 2011 EARTh DAy RESOuRCE FAIR PROGRAM BOOk TEAMkorey Christiansen, OASD Senior & Graphic Designer,Program Cover Design Winner
Mike Bauer, Graphic Designer Amy Franczak, Creative Designer & Art Director Lisa Geason-Bauer, Program Book Editor & Project Manager Joseph Hill, Green Print CoordinatorBonnie Lewis-Tschannen, Proofing/CopywritingJill Schaefer, Proofing/Copywriting
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Do you have big plans for your child?
So do we. We all have big plans for our children. We want them to succeed, to know how to communicate effectively, solve problems, be globally aware, work in teams, use their creativity and learn in a technology-rich environment.
Oconomowoc Area School District can help you with those plans.
Big tHanK yOu to aLL the individuals from Greener Oconomowoc who volunteered their time to help with Earth Day.
tHanK yOu all of the Earth Day resource Fair planning Committee Members and their family/friends who have also volunteered time and energy to help with Earth Day!
tHanK yOu special tHanK yOu to all of the individuals, businesses, producers and environmental groups who participated in the 2011 Earth Day! Without their help, Greener Oconomowoc would not have been able to put on this event.
thank you to all of our sponsors for their generous support!Budget Print • Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital • Evolution Marketing, LLC • Wangard Partners, Inc • Compass Point Consulting, LLC • Oconomowoc Utilities Lead by Example Team • Oconomowoc Area School District
thank you to these individuals who have helped to make Earth Day a success!• Oconomowoc Area School District Team: Dr. Patricia Neudecker, Christine Slowinski, John Stangler, Brenda Klamert and the staff members at Oconomowoc High School for use of the Field House, entry way, cafeteria and delicious food service for the 2011 Earth Day Resource Fair. Special thank you to FFA students and Margaret Waite (FFA Advisor) for managing the FFA Petting Zoo.
• Expo Production Company for helping to set up the 2011 Earth Day Resource Fair• Kasey Haggerty and Chris Rohde at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital• Joe and Steven Hill at Budget Print
• Christine Linder, 63rd Alice in Dairyland & Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection• The Dodge/Jefferson Beekeepers Association • Hartland Music and the talented youth performers• Girl Scout Troop 2366 and all of the parents who assisted with the Bike Rodeo.• All the local businesses who have displayed event information about the Earth Day Resource Fair Event!• Thank you to all of the 2011 vendors who donated items for the “Green Gift Giveaways!” • Recycling Raccoon
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3 Oconomowoc Memorial hospital4 Wangard Partners, Inc. 5 Budget Print6 Evolution Marketing7 Oconomowoc Area School District8 Oconomowoc Area School District (Elementary School)9 Oconomowoc Area School District (Intermediate Schools)10 Oconomowoc Area School District (high School)11 Innovess12 WaukeshaCountyRecyclingOffice13 Waukesha County Parks & Land use14 Waukesha County Green Team15 River Lakes Pain & Wellness Center16 Books & Company17 Gift n’ Grow18 hartland Center of Alternative Medicine19 uPS Store of Oconomowoc20 Amega Worldwide, Inc.21 Shaklee Corporation22 The Wool Bed Company23 Traub Chiropractic24 Purple Cow Organics25 Oconomowoc Landscape Supply & Garden Center26 Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce27 Lake Country heating and Cooling, Inc. (Geothermal Unit Outside)28 Natural health Center for Acupuncture & Wellness29 jP kitchen Studio LLC30 Beverly Designs Boutique31 Drive $mart Wisconsin-Milwaukee hybrid Group32 All Solar, Electric, Pontoon Boats33 Sustain jefferson34 Tall Pines Conservancy35 Eco-Vision Sustainable Learning Center36 Focus on Energy37 Sunsation Electric, Wind & Solar LLC38 Orbis39 Oconomowoc utilities, Lead by Example (Outside in Tent)
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2011 is the year of the electric carHybrid buses transport students, Public Utilities switch to EVs to save maintenance and fuel costs, and this year, you will be able to buy your own electric Chevy, Nissan, or Toyota.
You can already buy neighborhood electric cars that are made in Wisconsin, and groups like the Milwaukee Electric Car Club can show you how to build your own.
The Milwaukee Hybrid group holds meetings on the latest in car technology and will teach you how to drive your car for better fuel economy, whether it’s a hybrid or not.
Stop wasting gas. Start driving clean. Save your dollars and the environment. See what’s now possible at the Alternative Vehicle Show.
Oconomowoc aLtErnativE vEHiCLE sHOW
Future Green / Milwaukee Bio-Diesel Co-op www.futuregreen.net
Ozee Cars - Neighborhood electric vehicleswww.ozeecars.com
K-Man auto & scooter - EVs & electric conversions www.milwaukeeev.com
300mpg.com - DIY tips from Ben Nelson
Milwaukee Electric Car ClubLearn how to build your own electric car www.milwaukee-electric-carclub.com
Ecomodder Members - DIY fuel economy community www.ecomodder.com
the Milwaukee Hybrid Group www.milwaukeehybridgroup.com
Wisconsin alt. autos Clean transportation discussion group www.groups.google.com/group/wi-alt-autos
aLtErnativE vEHiCLE sHOW partiCipants inFOrMatiOn
Lake Country EnergyCharge Point Station
Chevy Volt
Extended Range Electric Vehicle that runs up to 40 miles on battery power, then runs on a gasoline generator for any additional distance.www.Chevrolet.com/Volt
Nissan Leaf
Electric Car with 100 mile range. Uses zero gasoline. Recharges from a wall outlet.www.nissanusa.com/leaf-electric-car
OCOnOMOWOC utiLitiEsSponsor of the Alternative Vehicle Tent Neighborhood electric vehicles www.oconomowocutilities.com
Oconomowoc transport CompanyPlug in hybrid electric bus
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Eat LOCaL aLL yEar rOunD! Local Food builds Local Economy
Greener Oconomowoc partnered with the Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce to try an indoor Pilot Winter Farmers Market which ran from November 2010 to April 2011. This once-a-month market occurred on the second Sunday of the month at Oconomowoc Landscape Supply and Garden Center’s greenhouses was wildly successful, drawing an average attendance of 750 community members and 24 local producers! The pilot planning committee, comprised of Greener Oconomowoc and Chamber business members, are already planning for the 2011–2012 season, which is slated to begin on sundaY, nOvember 13th. mOre infOrmatiOn: www.oconomowoc.org
nEW! Greener Oconomowoc is partnering with the Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce and Oconomowoc Landscape Supply and Garden Center to offer this NEW and innovative GREEN FARMERS MARKET. This market will be comprised solely of producers and farmers who are engaging in sustainable, biodynamic and organic agriculture practices. Producers at this market will source a minimum of 50% of their ingredients from Wisconsin farmers. This SuNDAy GREEN FARMERS MARkET will also provide an educational opportunity for attendees to learn about growing practices used by farmers today. when: May 15th & 29th (due to Mother’s Day) then every second & fourth Sunday of the month (June–October) Sundays 10 a.m.–2 p.m.where: Oconomowoc Landscape Supply and Garden Center (N68 W37850 County Trunk K, Oconomowoc, WI 53066)mOre infOrmatiOn: www.oconomowoc.org
Enjoy the SATuRDAy SuMMER FARMERS MARkET sponsored by the Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce. This producer market offers a variety of fresh produce, plants, flowers, herbs, artisan-made products and much more! when: Saturdays 7:30 a.m.–Noon, May 15th–Oct. 29th, 2011where: 210 E. Pleasant Street (St. Paul’s parking lot) details: See advertisement on page 17.
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FAQ s ABOUT WHY BUY LOCAL?
Buying locally & sustainably grown food is good for yOu!• Foods taste better and are more nutritious when they are fresh. Yet, the average apple travels 1,555 miles from the farmer to your grocery store. (Leopold Center, June 2001)
Buying locally & sustainably grown food is good for our COMMuNITy!• Dollars spent close to home stay close to home. A study conducted by Andersonville Development Corporation in Chicago shows that for every $100 spent at a national chain only $43 stays in the community. If that same $100 is spent at locally-owned, independent stores $68 stays in the community. (Bellingham Business Journal, July 2009)
Buying locally & sustainably grown food is good for FARMERS!• When farmers sell directly to their neighbors, few middlemen cut into their profits. Farmers can afford to stay on their land, producing an abundance and variety of food while being good stewards of the land.
Buying locally & sustainably grown food is good for the ENVIRONMENT!• By reducing our food travel time, we are able to reduce our carbon foot print, saving energy and money!More INFORMATION: fyi.uwex.edu/aic
10% off 1 purchase
Visit us at Oconomowoc’s Saturday Farmers Market for raw vegan dips, collard green roll-up that are deliciously healthy. Bring this ad to me by June 8th to
receive a 10% discount.
Caroline CarterCertified Raw Food Chef ExtraordinaireHealthy Foods Instructor / Consultant
www.edensmarket.com414-324-5596
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Educating and motivating individuals, organizations, businesses and municipalities
to achieve environmental, social, and economic sustainability.
sustainjefferson.org P.O. Box 74
Johnson Creek, WI 53038
Waukesha County Land Resources Division
Storm water, rain barrels, water resources and more.Learn more at: www.waukeshacounty.gov/cleanwater262-896-8300
Clean Water— One Step at a Time
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JOin a GrOuP tOdaY!
• Available to all interested persons at no cost• Are discussion sessions based on the book: The Natural Step for Communities • Examine environmentally sound practices in Sweden and the US• Explore how such activities can be applied locally
natural steP discussiOn GrOuPsnatural steP ObJectives1. Minimize the use of fossil fuels and other materials from the earth’s crust (for example heavy metals and fossil fuels).2. Minimize the use of human-made persistent substances (for example dioxins, PCDs and DDT).3. Minimize intrusions on nature (for example over-harvesting forests and paving over critical wildlife habitats).4. Minimize conditions that undermine people’s capacity to meet their basic human needs (for example unsafe working conditions).
to sign up for a study circle contact howard bowman at 262-844-6620
the natural step in action...
Scores of Oconomowoc area residents have participated in the Natural Step studies (TNS) since 2007. TNS “graduates” have incorporated the sustainability objectives into their lives, translated them into community activities such as Earth Day and the community gardens project. “Graduates” have also influenced local, state and nationalofficialstothinkinnewwaysaboutourrelationshipswiththeEarth.
Save the Date! OcOnOmOwalk & bike all ages ride around OconomowocJune 11th, 2011 – Roosevelt Park (at Imagination Station Parking lot)Safety Presentation at 8:30 a.m.Rides begin at 9 a.m.Rain Date: june 25th (all other details are the same)Helmet and registration are required, and children under age 12 will need to be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult. A registration fee of $15 for individuals or $20 for families is requested, though all riders are welcome regardless of ability to pay. Paid registration will include a membership to Greener Oconomowoc for the remainder of 2011.For more information, call Michael Fagan at 262-569-6988 or email [email protected].
Registration Forms available at www.GreenerOconomowoc.wildapricot.org
The first step to a healthy community is a healthy environment.
A community hospital is designed to serve the community. To grow, as its needs change. And for more than 50 years, that’s described Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital.
Today, Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital is providing the area with excellent care at an excellent value. And, not only are we providing exceptional health care for you and your family, we’re also providing exceptional care for our environment.
Our recent construction and renovation project has been designed to be environmentally sensitive. From tiling to carpet, our new construction features the use of many healthy sustainable products and materials. And we are upgrading or installing high efficiency equipment to conserve our use of chemicals, electricity and natural gas.
Ninety-three percent of waste from Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital’s demolition of the original 1952 hospital building was recycled and diverted from the waste system.
We’re even using paint with zero toxic emissions and adding green elements such as roof gardens, sunlight and non-toxic building materials throughout our new space.
All because we believe creating a greener environment not only helps our world, but also helps to create an optimal healing experience for our patients and their families.
To learn more about your exceptional community hospital, visit www.prohealthcare.org.
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