FRIENDS of ALUM CREEK & TRIBUTARIES
Calendar of Events & Meetings
 
CALENDAR 
routinely check FACT's web calendar of forthcoming meetings, educational workshops, service events (clean-ups, plantings), recreational activities (bike, hike, canoe), etc. for FACT and other local environmental & watershed support organizations.

 

 

Center for Energy & Environment

Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission

More environmental events posted on MORPC Green Calendar.

 

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Educational  Workshops

 

COMPOSTING WORKSHOP:  TURN YARD WASTE INTO BLACK GOLD

Compost Bin included!

 

RSVP* registration required:

email: compost@friendsofalumcreek.org or call: 614-231-9134

 

7:00 - 8:00 PM
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 Hague Water Conditioning  - Groveport area

Wednesay, Feb. 24, 2010 - Genoa Township

Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009  Jeffrey Mansion - Bexley

Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009  Innis MetroGardens - Westerville

Avoid throwing out leaves and grass to the curb for roadside collection. Easily recycle at home. Turn the “free stuff” into black gold or compost that will help grow your flower and vegetable gardens. Plus save on fertilizer costs and avoid chemicals.To learn how to compost, attend the Friends of Alum Creek and Tributaries ( FACT) one hour workshop. Special guest speaker will provide guidance on the different types of composting, how to begin, common problems to avoid, and answer any questions.

Participants will receive a “Presto GeoBin” composter bin (1-cubic year capacity) and a composting reference guide. These items are valued over $40.00 and are provided to registered participants as part of discounted workshop fee, thanks to the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) General Grant.

Workshop Registration Fee

FACT member:  $10.00 per person*

Non-member: $15.00 per person*

At the Door:  $20.00  (if room permits)

 

*RSVP

email: compost@friendsofalumcreek.org or call: 614-231-9134

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Service Events

View latest flyer, PR, & info regarding FACT's forthcoming volunteer service projects (watershed clean-ups, plantings, Honeysuckle removal)

 

 -Stay tuned for updates here-

 

 

Regularly Scheduled FACT Meetings:

FACT's Board of Directors meets the Monday before the second Thursday of every month, starting at 6:30 PM at various locations (including Ohio Domican University, see below directions). 

Many of FACT's general get togethers features educational programs with guest speakers from central Ohio. Past "meetings" have featured presentations on back yard conservation with native plants, rain gardens, green fertilizing techniques, representatives from various Divisions of the City of Columbus, Westerville, Bexley, Ohio Department of Natural Resources staff, special environmental reports on the Alum Creek watershed, review ongoing watershed and/or land usage issues, etc. Sometimes we might head outside with an on-site tour of a park, trail, land development, natural areas, wetlands, etc. along the Alum Creek river and riparian corridor with a local naturalists or guide.

 
Please Note - check the FACT web calendar to verify meeting locations and planned activities. 
 
Directions to Ohio Dominican University:

Griffin Student Center   1216 Sunbury Rd.  Columbus,  OH 43219
FACT Board meetings are sometimes held on the 2nd floor of the Griffin Student Center - located on the southwest edge of campus, along the western side of Sunbury Road, north of Airport Drive. To access parking lot turn west at light into driveway. Click on http://www.ohiodominican.edu/directions.aspx for directions & map.     ODU Main toll free: (800) 955-OHIO (6446)
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