Join Von Barnes and friends for a fun and inspiring vision board workshop!

Let's create a plan for our garden and / or farmers market goals for 2025. We’ll create a visual representation of YOUR goals and dreams for the future.

Space is limited! We will send out a follow up email on December 15th with instructions on what to expect for the 20th. Sign up here.

Celebrate the last ‘Full Moon’ of 2024 as we approach the winter solstice!

Explore Bernheim’s nighttime landscape and its tranquil sounds. Arrive early to catch the sunset over Lake Nevin. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate to warm you up before or after the hike.

Details:

• Bernheim members $15; Non-members $20

• Registration required by 4 p.m. the day prior to the program.

• No pets, please.

• Call (502) 215-7155 to register or click here to register.

• Please check for updates as the event date approaches for any additional details.

Join us as we take some steps toward better health!

Walk with a Doc is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. You’ll take a few minutes to learn about a current health topic from a healthcare professional, then spend the rest of the hour enjoying a healthy walk and fun conversation.

It’s a great way to get out, get active, and enjoy all the benefits that come from walking, as well as from being outside and with others. Walk your own pace and distance.

Identifying trees can be challenging in Late Fall!

To help you recognize your favorite trees during the cooler months, join Bernheim’s Interpretive Programs Manager, Wren Smith, and our Volunteer Naturalists. They will provide valuable tips on how to identify and appreciate many of our native trees, even when they are losing their leaves.

Details:

• Bernheim members $15; Non-members $20

• Registration required by 4 p.m. the day prior to the program.

• No pets, please.

• Call (502) 215-7155 to register or click here to register.

Join us as we take some steps toward better health!

Walk with a Doc is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. You’ll take a few minutes to learn about a current health topic from a healthcare professional, then spend the rest of the hour enjoying a healthy walk and fun conversation.

It’s a great way to get out, get active, and enjoy all the benefits that come from walking, as well as from being outside and with others. Walk your own pace and distance.

Wreath Making takes on a whole new energy when you work together with your spouse/partner/main squeeze on a seasonal design that you’ll take home to enjoy!

For this edition, we’ll provide the greenery, form, decor items, and instructions- plus festive holiday refreshments to enjoy during the class and then time to enjoy the Yuletide lights on the grounds during this child-free evening.

Buy your tickets here! NOTE: price is per pair, and you’ll work together on one wreath.

Details:

• Our instructors are in high demand. Reserve your ticket now to hold your spot.

• Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All programs and events are rain or shine.

Metropolitan Housing Coalition (MHC) is hosting a release event for the 2024 State of Metropolitan Housing Report (SMHR)!

The 2024 Report focuses on zoning and land use and ongoing land development code reform efforts in Louisville. Communities nationwide are starting to reform zoning laws to allow for middle housing. This shift towards more equitable and inclusive housing policies could help address the housing crisis in Louisville and Jefferson County.

Meet us on Thursday, December 12th @ 3:00 pm for this thought-provoking presentation.

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Pruning & Pints!

Louisville Urban Forestry will host another Pruning & Pints on December 11th at Zanzabar! Learn the basics of tree maintenance on public trees, then have a pint with a pal.

No experience necessary—come as you are!

No experience necessary!

Get involved in our Winter 2024 FREE tree planting and make a difference in your community!

Register for free on Louisville Grows’ website, or reach out to Ellie at outreach@louisvillegrows.org or (502) 694-0120.

UofL Community Composting Volunteer Days
Every Sunday, Noon-2pm
250 E. Bloom St. (block north of Cardinal Blvd. between Brook & Floyd Streets, map)
Come help us turn “trash” into treasure as we manage UofL’s volunteer-powered community composting operation. Dress to get dirty. Tools provided. Learn about worm composting and becoming a UofL EcoRep! All participants are welcome to haul home some rich UofL compost for gardening projects in your own containers/vehicle. This is a weekly service opportunity throughout the year. Contact: Brian Barnes, 502-338-1338.

Embark on an exclusive adventure as you hike Rice Orchard Ridge down to Overall’s Creek, a trail only accessible with a guide!

This moderate 4-mile out-and-back walk begins on Rice Orchard Ridge and extends 1.5 miles along a primitive trail before descending 200 feet downhill to the East Fork of Overall’s Creek. After enjoying the natural beauty, hikers will return the same way to the transport van.

Please bring water for the hike. Sturdy treaded shoes or hiking boots, along with hiking sticks, are recommended. A sack lunch or snacks is also suggested. Tennis shoes are not recommended as the trail may be slippery in some areas.

Details:

• Bernheim members $15; Non-members $20

• Registration required by 4:00 PM the day prior to the program. No pets, please. Call (502) 215-7155 to register or click the button below to register.

Canopy’s 4th Annual Good Business Summit aims to introduce newcomers and longtime friends to business beyond profit and the innovative ways Kentucky companies are showing up for our people and our landscape.

This year’s event will feature presentations over lunch from Chef Edward Lee of the LEE Initiative and Rob Samuels of Maker's Mark, with a morning talk by Maggie Harlow of Signarama Downtown. The agenda showcases impact, culture and leadership based learning opportunities, a Mission Marketplace, facilitated networking, and more! Head to the event website to learn more and get tickets!

At the Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC). Learn more here.

Have you heard of the IRA?

The Inflation Reduction Act is a 2022 bill that aims to lower inflation, invest in domestic energy production and manufacturing, and reduce carbon emissions by 40% by 2030. The IRA provides rebates and tax credits for adding energy efficient appliances in the home. But, what about upfront costs? Landlords? Low-income and fixed-income families? Can they take advantage of IRA funds? YES!

Join us virtually next Tuesday, November 19th at 2 PM with the Office of Energy Policy to discuss Kentucky’s plan for IRA funds. During this webinar, we will discuss the IRA, how it works, and how low-income and fixed-income families can take advantage of these funds without emptying pockets. You won’t want to miss this webinar!

Register at this link!

Buy Local Holiday Bazaar
Tuesday, Nov. 19th, 10am-2pm, UofL Student Activities Center Ballroom
Need some gift ideas for your loved ones or for yourself? Skip the corporate crap made with slave labor overseas and come support a vibrant local economy at UofL's annual Buy Local Holiday Bazaar! We're going to have some amazing local vendors, so come load up on locally-crafted, handmade holiday gifts from our UofL Farmers' Market vendors and other local artisans! This is your best bet for getting a jump on your holiday shopping. The Bazaar features a wide variety of local artisans and food producers coming together in one location! You'll find unique holiday gifts and treats available only here, such as locally-made sweets, baked goods, holiday décor, clothing, home goods, jewelry, ceramics, hand-crafted items, personal care items, and art! Enjoy complimentary sweet treats and fair trade hot chocolate and coffee. And every purchase gets you a raffle ticket for a Buy Local gift package! Make your list. Check it twice. And don't miss it! This event is brought to you by UofL Dining.

Alberta O. Jones Park is turning ONE!

Join us for a fun-filled celebration with games, music, ice cream, and cupcakes as we honor a year of bringing our community together.

Meet us at the park on Sunday, November 17th to participate in the festivities.

Help clean the creek on canoes!

Join Our Earth Now! in a creek cleanup! Meet us at the Passionist Earth & Spirit Center on November 17th at 2:00 pm. We will be using canoes to clean Beargrass Creek!

Join us as we take some steps toward better health!

Walk with a Doc is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. You’ll take a few minutes to learn about a current health topic from a healthcare professional, then spend the rest of the hour enjoying a healthy walk and fun conversation.

It’s a great way to get out, get active, and enjoy all the benefits that come from walking, as well as from being outside and with others. Walk your own pace and distance.

We’re looking for folks who want to lead others planting trees during our tree plantings!

Citizen Forester Training 101 will give you an introduction to urban forestry with participants learning how to restore and maintain Louisville’s urban forest. You will also learn basic tree anatomy and physiology, environmental stewardship, tree planting skills, and leadership skills to guide other volunteers in proper tree planting. And we will be planting a tree or two!

Training is open to individuals of all abilities, ages 12+ years. All trainees receive an instructional manual, a Citizen Forester t-shirt, and a light lunch. Seating is limited. Register today at this link!

2024 Louisville Sustainability Summit

Friday November 8th Sullivan University

Hungry for Change: Climate, Equity & the Future of Food

A summit dedicated to exploring the vital intersections between our food systems, climate resilience, and social equity. This event will bring together thought leaders, policymakers, activists, and innovators to discuss sustainable food practices that not only mitigate climate impact but also promote social justice. Through engaging speakers, dynamic discussions, and networking opportunities, we aim to inspire action and drive meaningful change towards a resilient and inclusive food future. Let's collaborate to build a more just and sustainable world—one meal at a time.

• Learn about food insecurity, food waste and the carbon impact of food production.

• Explore ways to enact change and spur action for everyone in our community.

• Listen to on-the-ground experts and gain insight that can improve your life and change how you think about food

Bike through Louisville with community partner Bikes, Cruise and Brews!

A great way to meet new folks, they welcome all biking levels, with different routes each week. Roll out occurs every Sunday at noonish for a low stress cruise with local brewery stops along the way, returning to Logan Street Market around 3:00 PM.

For more information about this week’s ride, including special workshops, and other rides hosted during the week at Instagram @bikecruisebrews. Meet up at the market at 11:30 AM for a 12:30 PM roll-out. Follow on Instagram @bikecruisebrews to stay up to date on weather cancellations.

Start your weekend with a gentle yoga session at the market!

All levels welcome, pay what you can with suggested a donation of $5.

Rain or shine, this event occurs on St. Catherine, weather permitting, or in the Wild Hops Venue.

Kentucky’s Department of Housing and Buildings Construction (DHBC) is currently considering the adoption of new building code!

Louisville Metro Government’s (LMG) Mayor’s Office of Sustainability (OS) is interested in advocating for the 2024 IBC building code and 2024 IECC energy code standards (Kentucky currently enforces the energy efficiency standards of the 2012 IECC for commercial buildings and the 2009 IECC for residential). Standardizing higher energy efficiency in buildings can allow the building industry to more efficiently plan, procure inventory, train workforce, reduce energy costs, and create a healthier environment.

The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that moving from the 2009 energy code to the 2024 energy code could save a Kentucky household $687 annually. LMG is receiving technical guidance on energy code comparisons from the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA), Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to inform our next steps.

We invite you to provide input and collaborate with us during this process per the timeline below:

• October 24 at 9 am Eastern Time – Register here – Virtual public/stakeholder meeting with MEEA to debrief post October 15 DHBC task force meeting and discuss next steps in advance of January 2025.

This program offers opportunities for nature exploration and creative play with a variety of activities!

Families welcome. Dress for the weather—rain or shine, cold or hot! We hope to see you there.

To register, please call 502-394-0379 or email NortheastYouthServices@lfpl.org.

Tree Champion Volunteers Needed!

Join the Deer Park Neighborhood Tree Champions to deliver and plant beautiful native trees around our community!

We’ll be meeting on Saturday, October 19th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Passionist Earth & Spirit Center.

Coffee, cookies, and community served—bring shovels, gloves, trucks, muscle, and good cheer!

To Sign up, email Helen at payhelen@gmail.com.

Join Joe Walker of Big Tree Walks on Friday, October 18th!

Meet at Playground near the Egg Lawn to join Joe for a 1-mile walk to see several big sycamores, including the biggest tree in the Parklands.

Part of this walk will be off trail, and it is mostly flat, and it will last about an hour.

Contact Joe at Jurbanw@bellsouth.net with any questions!

The Brownfields for Bankers and Developers!

Louisville Metro, in partnership with NJIT's Technical Assistance to Brownfields Program, the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet's Brownfield Program and EPA Region 4 is hosting a Brownfields for Bankers and Developers Info Session. This event is free and open to the public.

The Brownfields for Bankers and Developers Info Session event will be held on Thursday, October 17th from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at 429 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd in the 1st floor conference room. Lights snacks will be provided.

Please contact Sara Ellis, AICP, Brownfields Project Manager with any questions at sara.ellis@louisvilleky.gov or 502.574.1569. Click here to register for the session.

LEARN HOW TO LOWER YOUR ENERGY BILL & PROTECT YOUR HOME FOR WINTER AT NO COST TO YOU!

WHAT IS THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY FAIR AND WHY ATTEND?

Join us for the LSC’s Energy Efficiency Fair. Featured organizations will provide information on how to lower your energy bill for qualified LG&E customers!

• You will learn about:

• No cost weatherization services

• How to lower your energy bill

• Sustainable and efficient energy

• Inflation Reduction Act Incentives

Free weatherization kits and utility bill payment assistance will be available. Refreshments will be provided by LG&E.

WHAT IS GREEN TEA TALKS?

GTT is a new program of the LSC that partners with historically disinvested populations to promote a series of community-lead conversations. It is proactive, impactful, and fun.

**SPONSORED BY SOCIABLE WEAVER FOUNDATION AND NORTON HEALTHCARE**

Join the Olmsted Parks Conservancy on this Walk and Talk!

Come on down to Old Louisville to talk trees with Olmsted Parks Conservancy! We will explore beautiful Central Park and we'll spend an hour winding our way through mature canopy species, newer hardwood installations and everything in between. Easy walk on paved surfaces. This sylvan greenspace is a must see!

Contact Matt at matt.spalding@olmstedparks.org with any questions!

Join us for October Green Drinks when we will hear from the Organic Association of Kentucky (OAK) about their new Global Farm Metric tool, as well as other OAK project updates. OAK is a nonprofit organization founded by farmers, for farmers, focused on growing ecological resilience, economic viability, and socially just futures for Kentucky farmers through educational, technical and market resources in order to improve environmental resilience and conservation, nurture human and community health, and drive regional prosperity. Learn more about OAK here.

Epiphany is a craft cocktail bar and spirits house focused on moments of discovery. With an eye for supporting local farmers, Epiphany brings the farm-to-table concept into the beverage world. A lot of the fresh ingredients in our drinks are sourced from the same farms you’ll find at the farmers markets, keeping more dollars in our community while reducing our carbon footprint. Read more about Epiphany here.