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North Port Sun Article

Admin — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 03:37:54 +0000

NGSC Board Member and Florida Sr. Consultant Natalie Callejas efforts were recently recognized by the North Port Sun. Take a look at the online edition of the Monday August 9th article ‘Childcare Goes Green’ here:

Sarasota Green Seminar 8-14-10

Admin — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:22:17 +0000

Natalie Calleja and Bill Muller of the NGSC have partnered with the Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County, the Florida Dept. of Health and Sarasota County to bring a FREE seminar on Greening Your Childcare Program to area childcare providers! This workshop will cover many areas including how to start working towards NGSC Certification.

For more information contact Natalie Calleja at NC@NGSCCertified.com.

If you’d like to register, RSVP to 954.4830 ext.4 or jsmirnov@earlylearningcoalitionsarasota.org

View or download the workshop flyer here: Sarasota Childcare Workshop (155)

Green Festival

Admin — Tue, 04 May 2010 23:58:49 +0000

NGSC Board Member Jenni Wise is a part of the Green Festival Chicago Host committee. That’s good news for all of you in the midwest! Sign up for our newsletter and receive a free pass to the festival May 22nd and 23rd at Navy Pier in Chicago.

Info on the Festival:
Green Festival, the nation’s premier green event is celebrating its fourth year in Chicago. This spring’s Green Festival offers our richest program to date; featuring 125 visionary speakers, a creative green kids program, an exciting eco-fashion show, social justice films, green home workshops, community action and fair trade pavilions, local organic beer and wine garden and delicious organic food restaurants.

Chicagoans will learn from and shop at more 340 green retailers, organizations, farmers, institutions, manufacturers and campuses. Representing over 20 industry and business categories, our exhibitors are committed to people & planet conscious products and services.

Green Festival exhibitors are screened for their commitment to sustainability, ecological balance and social justice using Green America’s nationally recognized green business standards.

Fact of the Week

Admin — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:49:50 +0000

Chemicals are attracted to, and stored in fatty tissue. The brain is a prime target for these destructive organics because of its high fat content and very rich blood supply.

Fact of the Week

Admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:13:24 +0000

Chemicals are attracted to, and stored in fatty tissue. The brain is a prime target for these destructive organics because of its high fat content and very rich blood supply.

Montessori Schools

Admin — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:56:17 +0000

The Green School League (now part of the NGSC) along with Garden Montessori in Wesley Chapel, FL; had an impressive article written up in January’s issue of “Tomorrow’s Child”, The International Magazine for Montessori Families. Check it out! Garden Montessori is a shining example of what a Green Certified School embodies; a commitment to creating safe, healthy learning environments while operating in a environmentally responsible manner.

If you are a Montessori school who’d like to learn more about earning NGSC Green School Certification, please contact us and we will help you get started!