Meeting summary of the June 10, 2010 BBEF meeting (in PDF).
Big Bend Environmental Forum meeting, Thursday May 20, 5:00 PM. at the Florida Trail Office, 325 John Knox Road, Building F, Suite 100.
May 15, 2010 5K Run for the Friends Ð This is a unique opportunity to run a course through the wilderness area at Wakulla Springs. This area is usually closed to the public. Runners can truly experience the natural beauty of "The Real Florida". http://www.wakullasprings.org/5Krun.html
Saturday May 8 Green Living Expo 9 am- 4pm Riversprings Middle School, Wakulla County
May 15, 2010 & June 5, 2010 Green Tour of Homes Wakulla County http://www.sustainablebigbend.org/events.php
Saturday May 8 Solid Waste Spectacular 9 am -1pm Leon County Solid Waste Management Facility, 7550 Apalachee Parkway
May 6 &7 Leon County Sustainable Communities Summit 2010 (Local Sustainable Business and Economy plus Sustainable Food Systems) www.LeonCountyFl.gov
Wednesday April 28 1-6 pm, Symposium on Smart Mobility- Part 1: Opportunities for Electrified Transportation in FL sponsored by IESES at FSU
Saturday April 24, Earth Day Jam at the Bradfordville Blues Club.
Friday April 23, the Idle Free/Alternative Transportation Day at Kleman Plaza keynoting a Community Pledge Drive.
April 15, 2010 Big Bend Environmental Forum Meeting Summary (PDF format)
March 18, 2010 Big Bend Environmental Forum Meeting Summary (PDF format)
January 21, 2010 Big Bend Environmental Forum Meeting Summary (PDF format)
October 29, 2009 Big Bend Environmental Forum Meeting Summary (PDF format)
November 13, 2009 -- Political satirist Roy Zimmerman will be appearing at American Legion Hall in Tallahassee (Lake Ella) at 8:00 PM Friday, November 13, and tickets are $10 in advance. This is a fundraising event for Concerned Citizens of Wakulla County. For more information contact Howard Kessler at annhow@embarqmail.com or 850-984-4933.
November 17, 2009 -- Dr. Todd Kincaid will present results of recent studies in the Wakulla Springshed that bear on the water budget for the springs. The presentation will be in the Terrace room at the Wakulla Springs Lodge the evening of November 17, 2009 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM. This is a special program sponsored by the Friends of Wakulla Springs State Park and there is no charge. They recommend that you come early for a great dinner at the lodge then join us for the presentation. For more information contact Ron Piasecki at ron_piasecki@earthlink.net or 850-926-5049.
November 17 and 19 -- The US Fish and Wildlife Service is hosting two public meetings concerning the proposed land acquisition plan for the St Marks National Wildlife Refuge which proposes to acquire over 35,000. The first public meeting will be held November 17 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM in Crawfordville at the Wakulla County Library’s Children’s Reading Room. The second public meeting will be held November 19 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM in the Leon County Leroy Collins Library in Meeting Room A. Comments are being accepted through November 30. The proposal can be found at: http://www.fws.gov/southeast/planning/LA/StMarksDraftEAsinglePgDoc.html
August 5, 2010 -- The BBEF's 2010 Primary Candidates Forum will be held Thursday, August 5, 2010 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM in the Commission Chambers at City Hall in Tallahassee. The primary election is on August 24. For more information contact Kent Wimmer at klwimmer2@embarqmail.com or 850-523-8576.
October 7, 2010 -- The BBEF's 2010 General Election Candidates Forum will be held Thursday October 7, 2010 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM in the Commission Chambers at City Hall in Tallahassee. The general election is November 2. For more information contact Kent Wimmer at klwimmer2@embarqmail.com or 850-523-8576.