2015 Fall Waste Tire Collection Schedule

September 11, 2015By 0 comment

The Waste Tire Collection Program is an ongoing effort to rid Kentucky’s landscape of waste tires. Established in 1998 as part of the Energy and Environment Cabinet’s (EEC), the Waste Tire Collection Program works to ensure the recovered tires are recycled into beneficial products, such as tire-derived fuel or crumb rubber.

During the waste tire collection event, individuals can drop off their unwanted tires at the specified location within their county at no cost. To date, tire amnesty is responsible for the proper disposal of more than 19 million waste tires.

Estill County

September 9-12
State Dept. of Highways
KY 52
Ravena KY
Contact:
Roy Arvin
606-723-3768

Madison County

September 17-19
State Dept. of Highways
2441 Lexington Rd (US 25)
Richmond KY
Contact:
Brandon Mcintosh
859-623-2454

Powell County

August 27-29
State Dept. of Highways Garage
966 Pendleton St
Stanton KY
Contact:
Dorsie Terrill
606-603-4460

Scott County

September 24-26
State Dept. of Highways Garage
216 Maddox St
Georgetown KY
Contact:
Stacy Skinner
502-863-1434

Bourbon County

October 1-3
State Dept. of Highways Garage
1175 Clintonville Road
Paris KY
Contact:
Blaine Earlywine
859-987-1520

Clark County

October 8-10
State Dept. of Highways Garage
Early Drive (off KY 627@I-64)
Winchester Ky
Contact:
Wayne Hall
859.737.7687

Harrison County

October 15-17
State Dept. of Highways Garage
207 KY Hwy 32
Cynthiana KY
Contact:
Travis Fryman
859-234-5242

Nicholas County

October 22-24
State Dept. of Highways Garage
324 North Walnut St
Carlisle KY
Contact:
Steve Stacy
859-289-5392

Franklin County

August 27-29
State dept. of Highways Garage
1900 US 127 South
Frankfort KY
Contact:
Mike Dees
502-564-6998

Anderson County

September 10-12
State dept. of Highways Garage
1631 Harrodsburg Rd
Lawrenceburg KY
Contact:
Jeremy Claunch
859-330-8630

 

Woodford County

September 17-19
State Dept. of Highways Garage
360 Crossfield Drive
Versailles Ky
Contact:
Ryan Sanifer
859-873-6796

 

Mercer County

September 24-26
Merce Co Road Dept.
898 Moberly Rd
Harrodsburg KY
Contact:
Billy Humphrey
859-734-6340

 

Fayette County

October 1-3
County Property
1631 Old Frankfort Pike
859-425-2255

 

 

 

Garrard County

October 8-10
State Dept. of Highways Garage
416 Industry Rd (KY 39)
Lancaster KY
Contact:
Kurk Lear
959-792-2411

 

Boyle County

October 15-17
State Dept. of Highways Garage
331 North Stewarts Lane
Danville KY
Contact:
Jeff Sparks
859-239-7065

 

Lincoln County

October 22-24
State dept. of Highways Garage
Stanford Bypass (US 27)
Stanford KY
Contact:
James Coddle
606-365-2388

Jessamine County

October 29-31
State Dept. of Highways Garage
260 Wilson Drive
Nicholasville KY
859-885-5281

 

For more information about the Waste Tire Collection Program, please visit their website.

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August Newsletter

August 14, 2015By 0 comment

GOING TO THE SOURCE: HELPING CENTRAL KENTUCKIANS UNDERSTAND THE BASIS OF THEIR ENERGY SUPPLY

Thanks to funding from the Department for Energy Development and Independence, Bluegrass Greensource is offering FREE coal education again this year! Read More…

GREATER LEXINGTON APARTMENT ASSOCIATION – SUSTAINABILITY IN MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS

Bluegrass Greensource has been invited to talk about sustainability at the Greater Lexington Apartment Association (GLAA) General Membership Meeting in September. Attendees will learn about easy-to-implement, sustainable strategies to lower utility expenses, attract clientele, gain a competitive advantage, and improve their triple bottom line of profit, people & planet. Read More…

RAIN GARDEN OPPORTUNITIES

Bluegrass Greensource will be offering Rain Garden Workshops this fall to neighborhood associations and homeowner groups in Fayette County.  Attendees of the workshop will be eligible for a $250 grant to construct a rain garden at their own home. Read More…

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: RAIN GARDENS

Would you like to learn more about Rain Gardens?  Join the GreenForce for Volunteer Rain Garden Training.  Learn the basics of Rain Gardens and help with the installation of a Rain Garden at a school in Fayette County.

When: Saturday, September 26th 10am-12pm Where: Location TBD

Lunch will be provided.  Please RSVP to Ashley@bggreensource.org by September 21st.

RISING DEMANDS OF ENERGY MEAN CONSERVATION IS AS IMPORTANT AS EVER

The majority of students in Central Kentucky, as well as their teachers and parents, have little practical knowledge about energy production in the state or the impact that energy production has on our culture, economy and natural resources. Read More…

Check out our Events Calendar to learn more about upcoming green events in your community! Submit your organization’s green event here.

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Rain Garden Opportunities in Fayette County

August 14, 2015By 0 comment

10733974_10152829581399309_5885192946187560566_nBluegrass Greensource will be offering Rain Garden Workshops this fall to neighborhood associations and homeowner groups in Fayette County.  Attendees of the workshop will be eligible for a $250 grant to construct a rain garden at their own home.

A rain garden is a garden with a shallow depression that captures runoff from impervious surfaces, such as rooftops, patios, driveways, and parking lots, before it enters the storm water system. The soil and plant roots improve water quality by filtering pollutants and reducing the amount of stormwater runoff.  The water easily infiltrates into the soil because of the deep roots of the native plants and recharges the groundwater supply.

The workshops are designed to educate homeowners about the benefits of installing a rain garden, improving water quality, and the best management practices for stormwater. Participants will learn how to determine the right location for their rain garden, how to build and maintain a rain garden, and what types of native plants are most successful and environmentally beneficial.

Grant are on a first come, first serve basis, and groups must schedule and host a workshop with Bluegrass Greensource before September 25, 2015. To schedule a workshop for your group and learn more about the grant, please contact Kara Sayles at Kara@bgGreensource.org or at (859)266-1572.

Interested in viewing established rain gardens in Central Kentucky? View our interactive map!

This work was funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under §319(h) of the Clean Water Act.

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Greater Lexington Apartment Association – Sustainability in Multi-Family Residential Dwellings

August 14, 2015By 0 comment

Bluegrass Greensource has been invited to talk about sustainability at the Greater Lexington Apartment Association (GLAA) General Membership Meeting in September. Attendees will learn about easy to implement, sustainable strategies to lower utility expenses, attract clientele, gain a competitive advantage, and improve their triple bottom line of profit, people, and planet. The presentation will include information on:

  • Energy Efficiency
  • Water Conservation
  • Recycling Programs
  • Tenant Education
  • Highlight of Free Tools & Resources that can help implement green initiatives.

The meeting is open to GLAA members.

WHEN: Tuesday, September 22nd |  11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
WHERE: Doubletree Suites, 2601 Richmond Rd, Lexington, KY 40509
COST: $32 per person | Two or more people $30 per person

REGISTRATION: Register through GLAA at: http://www.greaterlaa.com/september-gmm.html

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Going to the Source: Helping Central Kentuckians Understand the Basis of Their Energy Supply

August 14, 2015By 0 comment

Thanks to funding from the Department for Energy Development and Independence, Bluegrass Greensource is offering FREE coal education again this year!

There has been much in the news about energy issues, such as “clean coal”, and mountain top removal mining. Bluegrass Greensource continues to educate Kentucky’s students about this important topic for their future, teaching the positive and negative aspects of using coal. Today’s students are our future leaders, and they need this knowledge to make informed decisions today and in the future.

This energy education program will begin with a two day energy tour for teachers.  BGGS educators will follow-up with a minimum of four classroom lessons on energy resources.  Ten schools will receive funding to take their students on an energy related field trip.  There is no cost to the school to participate in any part of the program.

For more information contact:
Pattie Stivender
Education Coordinator
Bluegrass Greensource
(859)266-1572
pattie@bggreensource.org

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July Newsletter

July 15, 2015By 0 comment

SAVE WATER AND MONEY WITH THESE LOW AND NO COST CONSERVATION TIPS!

If you’re looking to make your home more sustainable, re-evaluating your residential water use is a great place to start. Saving water at home can help you save some serious cash. Here are 5 tips to help you get started! Read More…

WATER WARRIORS LEARN THE IMPORTANCE OF WATER CONSERVATION

Bluegrass Greensource is educating Central Kentucky youth on the value of water quality and conservation through the 2015 Water Warrior Summer Camp Series. Working primarily with 4th graders and operating in Bourbon, Scott, Woodford, and Owen Counties, environmental educators Emily Casey and Danny Woolums are helping campers understand the basics. Read More…

IMPROVING WATER QUALITY IN CENTRAL KENTUCKY’S RIVERS AND STREAMS

Kentucky’s rivers and streams provide abundant habitat for aquatic life, numerous opportunities for recreation, scenic beauty, and a source of drinking water for our communities. Across our state, small streams flow directly into larger bodies of water. These streams, rivers, and lakes provide us with more than 100 different species of fish and other aquatic life. But many of Kentucky’s streams and rivers are polluted, are not safe for swimming or fishing, and do not provide a suitable environment for sensitive aquatic species. Water pollution is primarily caused by human activity – wastewater, chemicals, trash, and soil can run off the land and end up in our waterways. Read More…

2015 RAIN GARDEN TOURS WENT OFF WITHOUT A HITCH

Thirty visitors from around the Central Kentucky area toured thirteen established rain gardens in Midway, Berea, and Georgetown this past weekend as part of the 2015 Central Kentucky Rain Garden Tour Series. Gardens featured in the tour include private residences, Midway Christian Church, Berea College, Scott County Fire Station No. 3, Lemon’s Mill Elementary School, and others. Read More…

Check out our Events Calendar to learn more about upcoming green events in your community! Submit your organization’s green event here.

 

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June Newsletter

July 7, 2015By 0 comment

Bluegrass Greensource Helps Celebrate Grand Opening of Home2 Suite

Running a sustainable hotel operation can be a challenge. The regular turnover of guests means that hotels must work hard to find ways to minimize waste and promote efficiency. So we were excited to have the opportunity to partner with one of the market leaders in sustainability-focused extended-stay  hotels as they opened their first Kentucky location. Read more..

IT’S SUMMER CAMP SEASON!

Bluegrass Greensource educators are working with a variety of organizations this year to provide environmentally focused activities and lessons at summer camps in the Central Kentucky area! With activities ranging from Recycle Relay to cooking with solar ovens, campers have fun learning about the environment and how we all have an impact. Check out the list here to see if Bluegrass Greensource is coming to a camp near you!

Join us for Green Groups

The next quarterly Green Groups meeting will be held on Friday, June 26th at 9:30am at McConnell Springs in Lexington. Our featured speaker will be Susan Pleuger, Director of Environmental Services at Lexington-Fayette Urban City Government. Green Groups meetings are open to any central Kentucky organization wishing to collaborate with like-minded groups interested in our local environment. Click here or contact Crystal for more information.

GreenFest Recap

Thanks to all who were able to make it to Bluegrass Greensource’s first ever GreenFest in May! We were pleased to see hundreds of smiling faces, both familiar and new, join us at our office on National Avenue – right in the heart of what’s now known as “Warehouse Block” and surrounded by lots of local shops, fitness centers, and restaurants. Read More…

Check out our Events Calendar to learn more about upcoming green events in your community! Submit your organization’s green event here.

 

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January Newsletter

January 16, 2015By 0 comment

May the GreenForce be with You

The Bluegrass GreenForce is up and running and there is still time for you to join! Click here for more information on how to join the GreenForce.

Sustainable Love

Check out the article our AmeriCorps VISTA Member | Green Jobs Coordinator, Macy Gould wrote regarding having a sustainable Valentine’s Day. Click here to read the article.

New Year’s Resolutions: Go Green in 2015

Don’t Delay!  Deadline to sign up is January 16th.

It’s resolution time again, and we’ve made a list of earth-friendly resolution suggestions for you and your family in the new year. Resolve to be greener in 2015 and you’ll be entered to win a gift basket valued at more than $350 from our new neighbors in the National Avenue neighborhood!

Green Stories

Bluegrass Greensource is premiering the first video in a series, Green Stories, that promote LiveGreenLexington Partners. Click here for more information and to watch Bullhorn Creative.

Check out our Events Calendar to learn more about upcoming green events in your community! Submit your organization’s green event here.

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December Newsletter 2014

December 30, 2014By 0 comment

Good Giving Guide Challenge

Bluegrass Greensource would like to offer special thanks to those who donated during the GoodGiving Guide Challenge! With your support, we raised  $3,275 for environmental education in central Kentucky!

Join Our Team!

Greensource is currently accepting applications for two outreach positions. Click here for job descriptions and information on how to apply.

New Year’s Resolutions: Go Green in 2015

It’s resolution time again, and we’ve made a list of earth-friendly resolution suggestions for you and your family in the new year. Resolve to be greener in 2015 and you’ll be entered to win a gift basket valued at more than $350 from our new neighbors in the National Avenue neighborhood!

Greensource Joins National Avenue Businesses for Holiday Meet and Greet

Bluegrass Greensource recently participated with other National Avenue area businesses in Love On Lexington, a business hop designed to introduce local residents to the variety of businesses popping up in the area. Guests made bird feeders, toured our new office, and more.

Our Eco-Friendly Workplace: Putting the Green in Greensource

Our outreach staff spends a lot of time working with local businesses to help them foster sustainability efforts in the office, but we don’t often talk about the things we do to be green in our own space. Since we’ve just moved to a new location, now is the perfect time to share some of the cool, eco-friendly things going on in our office – from our space, to our equipment, to our people.

Save the Date for Green Groups in 2015

Thanks to all who participated in Green Groups this year! Our 2015 meetings will be held on March 27, June 26, September 25, and December 4 beginning at 9:30am at McConnell Springs in Lexington. Green Groups meetings are open to any central Kentucky organization wishing to collaborate with like-minded groups interested in our local environment. Click here for more information. 

 

Check out our Events Calendar to learn more about upcoming green events in your community! Submit your organization’s green event here.

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July Newsletter 2014

July 22, 2014By 0 comment

LiveGreenLexington Games Awards Ceremony to be Held July 31st

The 2014 LiveGreenLexington Games Awards Ceremony will be held at Blue Stallion Brewing on Thursday, July 31st from 5-7pm. The awards ceremony is a great opportunity to network with other sustainably-minded folks in the Lexington business community. Learn more about the event and next year’s Games!

Rain Barrel Reception Has Rolled Out Until 2015

Despite the wind and the rain, many people came out to Greensource’s Roll Out the Rain Barrels Reception on June 20th. An excited group of supporters were on site to view the wonderful artistic rain barrels, mingle with our featured local artists, and vote on their favorite rain barrels.  Learn more. 

Volunteer Opportunities Available Throughout the Year

Regardless of your background – environmental science, marketing, journalism, advertising, or underwater basket weaving – Bluegrass Greensource needs YOU!  There are volunteer opportunities in our Lexington office and throughout the 19 county service region.  Learn more.

Join Us for A Green Groups Meeting!

Greensource organizes quarterly Green Groups meetings open to all organizations and individuals interested in our local environment. These meetings provide an opportunity to share ideas, showcase recent work, network, and form partnerships. If you would like to receive e-mail updates about upcoming meetings, contact sandy@bgGreensource.org.

Large Turnout for Spring Rain Barrel Workshops

Through the generous support fo Kentucky American Water, Greensource hosted seven rain barrel workshops in the spring and will host more this fall!  Learn more. 

Check out our Events Calendar to learn more about upcoming green events in your community! Submit your organization’s green event here

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