July 9- Sept 24 2008 EcoMarket Wednesdays West St Market, Downtown Reno

07/08/2008 - 5:00pm
09/10/2008 - 9:00pm

EcoMarket Wednesdays July 9-Sept 10 2008

West Street Market on West Street between 1st and 2nd Streets, Downtown Reno

Nevada EcoNet, who brings Us Earth Day every year, is producing eco-themed markets featuring many of the same fabulous vendors, education and entertainment from its signature Earth Day Celebration. Wednesdays, July 9- Sept. 24, 5-9 p.m.

Jul 9 2008

Eco-Gardening: Let it Grow

Water conservation, Compost, Worm Buckets, Xeriscape, Native Plants, Local Food, Gardening Clubs, Food Book Clubs

July 16 2008

Eco-Wild: Lion, Snakes, and Bears…Oh my!!

Protecting and Living with Wildlife in Nevada, Trails, Wildlife Refuges, State Parks, Trails for hiking, biking, and riding, Nature Areas

July 23 2008

Eco-Building: Build it Organic

Solar Homes, Sierra Green(R) Homes, LEED(R) for Homes & Buildings, Bamboo Floors, Recyclable Furniture, Passive Solar, Source it Local, Pervious Concrete, No VOC Paint, Natural Light

July 30 2008

Eco-Tourism: Explore Nevada

Erase your Trace camping, eco-lodging, skiing, rafting, kayaking, outdoor gear, restoration projects, scenic areas

Aug 6 2008

Eco-Transport: Offset the Carbon Footprint

Electric Cars, Hybrid Cars, Biodiesel, Waterless Carwash, scooters, public transportation, carpool programs, Air Quality

Aug 13 2008

Eco-Education: Green Back to School

From Pre-school to Grad-School: Green your classroom, zero waste lunches, Academy for the Environment, Outdoor Education Programs

Aug 20 2008

Eco-Camp: Zero Waste Burn

Don’t leave a footprint in the Black Rock, learn to make your Burning Man Camp Green

Aug 27 2008

Eco-Health: Beauty Doesn’t Hurt

From yoga to far-infrared spas, head to toes and every body part in between

Sept 3 2008

Eco-Waste: Cradle to Cradle

Less stuff and more recycling, From staple-less staplers to reclaimed wood

Sept 10 2008

Eco-Energy: Energize your Conservation

Solar, Wind, Geothermal… Nevada has it all. Double paned windows, foam insulation, energy audits for your home and office

Nevada EcoNet Contact Person: Lauren Siegel, Executive Director

lauren@nevadaeconet.org

www.nevadaeconet.org

PO Box 10786

Reno NV 89510

(775)323-3433

 

Other Events scheduled for the New West St Market!

Artisan Fridays
Holland Project is producing artisan-themed markets on Friday evenings, July 12-Sept. 12, 5-9 p.m.

Farmers & Chefs Market
Saturday mornings, July 12-Sept. 27, 9 a.m.-2p.m.

Street Markets will "pop-up" on West Street this summer with three markets to be scheduled each week, Sept. 9-30, 2008.

For any additional information for West Street Market, please email Karen Willcox at willkoxk@cityofreno.com.