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Earth Angels
Congratulations to the 2010-2011 Fifth Grade Earth Angels for winning a $1,000 prize in the
Kroger Earning Plus Learning Contest. The funds will be used to further our Green efforts.
Do you need to get rid of some old paint?
You can do that and help the Boy Scouts at the same time.
Saturday, February 11th 1:00-5:00
15770 Birmingham Highway
Milton, GA 30004
Check out this flyer for more information
Drippy Dropperson Coloring Book
Congratulations to the following students whose pictures were chosen for the new Drippy Dropperson Coloring book.
They will be honored at an unveiling of the new coloring book at the Roswell City Council meeting in February.
Anne L. Sophie R. Jack W.
Green Living
Roswell is working toward being more sustainable and as part of that effort, we are helping to educate our residents with simple and easy tips for everyday green living. Click Here to view: Green Videos
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
3.3.12
Roswell’s Arbor Day Celebration
& Wildlife Habitat Kickoff
900am - 1130am
Roswell Area Park
Join Roswell’s Mayor as he
dedicates a tree for Arbor Day, then
stay to learn how you can get your
property certified as a backyard
wildlife habitat!! There will be
hands-on workshops and a kid’s
activity area. All activities are free!
See www.roswellgov.com/wildlife.
3.10.12
Big Creek Wetlands Workday
900am - 1200pm
Big Creek Park
Join us for a wetlands restoration,
trail maintenance, plantings, and
invasive species removal to benefit
Big Creek Wetlands! Pre-register
before March 2 for a free lunch!
All ages are welcome. See www.
keeproswellbeautiful.org.
3.10.12
Rain Barrel Workshop
1000am - 1100pm
Alpharetta
Register for a Make and Take Rain
Barrel Workshop by calling (678)
297-6200. Cost $35.00.
3.17.12
Electronics Recycling Collection
900am - 200pm
2 South Main Street, Alpharetta
See www.alpharetta.ga.us for more
details.
3.17.12
Adopt-A-Stream Confluence
800am - 500pm
Gwinett Environmental & Heritage Center
Come meet other volunteers to
discuss, share, and learn more
about Georgia’s Adopt-A-Stream
workshop. There will be hands-on
workshops, volunteer presentations,
and workshops from AAS trainers
and experts. Register at www.
georgiaadoptastream.org.
3.20.12
Adopt-A-Stream
Chemical Monitoring Workshop
530pm - 730pm
Roswell Area Park
New volunteers who are
interested in learning about
water quality monitoring and
old volunteers who need to be
recertified are welcome! Please
email vculbreth@roswellgov.com
to RSVP or for more details.
3.22.12
Organic Gardening Workshop
Walter Reeves, Georgia’s Gardener,
talks about organic gardening on
March 22nd in Alpharetta. Preregistration
is required for this
evening workshop. Call (678) 297-
6200. Cost is $5.00.
3.24.12
Bulky Trash and Recycling for
Roswell and Milton Residents
800pm - 1200pm
City of Roswell Public Works
1810 Hembree Road
Large items such as mattresses,
broken furniture, electronics etc
accepted at no charge for Roswell
and Milton residents. Please see city
websites for more information
Roswell Recycling Center now offers Document Shredding - Click Here for Details
Roswell Recycling Center Accepts Fluorescent Light Bulbs - Click Here for Details
The Roswell Recycling Center accepts the following items that are "beyond" your curbside program:
Antifreeze
Appliances*
Books
Cell phones
Electronics
Large metal items such as grills, file cabinets, etc
Lead-acid batteries
Motor oil
Printer cartridges
Rechargeable batteries
Shoes
Tires*
Televisions*
Waste Vegetable Oil
More to come!!
*Fees apply to non-Roswell residents
Waste-Free Wednesday
Don’t forget to be Waste Free on Wednesdays. A little bit of effort saves a whole lot of waste.
If you are available to help in the cafeteria with Waste Free Wednesdays please contact Peggy DeGance
Let’s continue to be good stewards of God’s creation. Queen of Angels Catholic School will have monthly drives to recycle different goods.
Please begin saving these items:
February-Printer Cartridges (These may also be turned in at any time to Frances Gomes)
Printer Cartridge and Cell Phone Recycling Program
March- Funds and Fabric -Mustard Seed for Guatemala
April-Video Games
May-School Supplies/Good used book bags/Books(book swap)