| Workshops |
This page is under construction! Scroll down to read course descriptions. To schedule a workshop, email register@georgiagreenliving.org. Medicinal Herbs-- new! Riverview Farms, a 150-acre organic farm located on the Coosawattee River, is offering milling demonstrations and tours of the farm. Come see corn go from the cob to grits for your breakfast! Then take a tour of the fields and a trip down to the river, learning about sustainable and organic farming, ecology, and a smidgen of Native American history along the way. We also raise grassfed cattle, Berkshire pork, and a wide variety of vegetables for our CSA and numerous restaurants around Atlanta and Chattanooga. Our corn products are ground using a 1916 stone mill and will be available for sale at the end of the tour. Green Gift Giving It's easy to get caught up in the media-driven frenzy of the holiday shopping season, but it doesn't have to be that way. Learn about the true impact of your shopping decisions and find out where to get the best gifts this year-- those that protect our health and the environment, instead of endangering it. Natural Baby We all want what's best for baby! Those beautiful little creatures depend on us and trust us to keep them safe. But what are all those chemicals in that lotion? What is that disposable diaper made of? Learn the ins and outs of common baby products, which ingredients to avoid, and which products are best for baby and the planet, too. Includes a section on cloth diapers! Resolve To Be Green! There's no time like the new year to start a new habit-- this time, a green one! This crash course covers the basics of greener living, from energy and water use to cleaning products and food choices. Get ideas and support for your new year's resolution to be green! Natural Bath and Body In this workshop you'll learn what the FDA does and does not regulate-- and you'll be surprised. What you don't know can hurt you, but here you'll find out which ingredients are dangerous, which brands are safest, and even how to make your own bath and skin care products from natural ingredients that are safe enough to eat! Clean Your House, Naturally! This is your guide to cleaning house with natural cleaners you can make yourself and protecting your family from chemical cleaners that are harmful to health and to ecosystems. Learn about the toxicity of common cleaners and how to make your own. The Natural Kitchen Sustainability 101 |