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Monument Island Clean-Up: Sat. January 26

Apparently Monument Island is in worse shape than usual. So help out the environment and check out this accessible-only-by-boat island (they'll bring you there) by participating in ECOMB's January clean-up.

Saturday, January 26, 2008 9:00 am to 12:00 noon

Meet us at Island View Park on Purdy Avenue, Miami Beach (just north of the junction of the Venetian Causeway and Miami Beach). Volunteers will then be ferried to the island by boat. Parking will not be enforced for legally parked vehicles on the adjacent parking lot until 1 pm. Registration begins at 8:30 am. Complete details. 

Register now for Classes at the Green Urban Living Center!

Register now for Classes at the Green Urban Living Center! 
Green Urban Living Center
For more information contact (305) 237-1218 Jennifer Shyka
To register call (305) 237-1019 or go to www.mdc.edu/ce/north

GARDENING
Organic Container Gardening- $59
For gardeners with limited space, grow herbs and vegetables in containers! Learn how to mix proper soil medium, use organic fertilizers, selecting plants and proper container size, and basic plant care. 
461999 01/26 – 02/02 S 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Building 300

Butterfly Gardening with Natives and Non Natives- $45
Want to attract butterflies and birds to your yard? Need some tips on design?  An experienced landscape designer will help you choose plants that will bring more life, beauty, and balance to your yard.  Second class takes place at instructor's beautiful butterfly Garden in Coral Gables. 
462003 02/09 – 02/16 S 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Building 300

Composting - $29
Turn your food scraps into “black gold” for the garden. Learn the easy essentials of composting, and explore different indoor/outdoor options including worm bins, home-made systems, and aesthetically pleasing ceramic containers.
462006 02/02 S 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Building 300

HEALTHY COOKING
Healthy Vegetarian Cooking- $45
Spice up your vegetarian cuisine with coconut curried tofu, seasoned kale, and brown basmati rice. Chef Henry will teach you how to make a mouthwatering meal packed with nutrition.
462939 01/22 Tuesday  6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Building 300

Raw Food Preparation - $45
Learn to make herb and nut pate, kale salad, and fruit pie using fresh raw ingredients. Discover how easy, delicious and nutritious raw food cuisine is!
462938 01/29 Tuesday  6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Building 300

Aphrodisiac Delights- $45
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, learn to make a vegetarian main dish and dessert full of aphrodisiac power.
462010 02/05 Tuesday 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Building 300

HEALTH/FITNESS
Mid-day Meditation - $65
Once a week treat yourself to a relaxing half hour of meditation. Allow work and school related stress to melt away, and increase your energy, focus, and clarity.
462014 01/16 – 02/27 W 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. Building 300

African Dance - $79
Get an excellent work out while learning traditional West African Dance. This class is fun, energizing, and inspiring!
462016 01/25 – 03/07 Friday  7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Rm 3125, Building 3

Natural Self-Care
Healing with Medicinal Herbs - $50
Learn about the most popular and readily available medicinal plants to support your overall health, as well as ones that help with relaxation, focus, energy, common ailments, and more!
462250 02/01  F 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Building 300

Aromatherapy: Make your own body products - $35
Using great smelling essential oils and other natural products, learn to create your own body oils, lotions, body scrubs and cleansers. Students will make some products in class, as well as learn recipes to use at home.
462017 02/12  Tuesday  6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Building 300

Backyard Medicine Cabinet - $50
Learn about some of the most useful medicinal plants, and how to grow and care for them in your yard.
462124 02/19 Tuesday 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Building 300

KIDS' CLASSES
Nature Club for Kids - $ 66 (Ages 6-11)
Awaken the scientist, artist, and explorer in your child with Nature Club for Kids. Activities will include organic gardening, crafts, and Native American Traditions.
461994  01/26 – 03/08 Saturday  11:30 – 1:00 p.m. Building 300

Delicious treats with fruits and vegetables - $30
Your child will learn how to prepare simple, delicious snacks that are high in nutrition and low in sugars and fats.
461997 03/01 Saturday  11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Building 300

GREEN LIFESTYLE
Designing Photovoltaic (Solar Panel) Systems - $100
This course introduces the process of PV system selection, PV system site selection, types of PV systems, PV system electrical design considerations, PV system structural design considerations and PV system permitting and paperwork.
463228 01/19 S 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Rm 9105 Building 9

Installing Photovoltaic (Solar Panel) Systems - $100
This course introduces the process of PV system installation and focuses, in minute detail, on how to install a PV system that someone else has designed.
463229 01/26 S 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Rm 9105 Building 9

BioFuel Certification - $149
The demand for BioFuel Certified individuals is growing globally. The most current research indicates that biomass is the best option for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the next decade and one of the most cost-effective.
464424 02/09 - 0216 S 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Building  300

Ecoist Opens Doors for Winter Clearance Sale

Local green biz Ecoist is having its annual Winter Clearance sale. Check out some great deals on candy wrapper handbags & accessories on their website, or swing by their showroom (2628 NW 2nd Ave in Miami, map) on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 from 2 pm - 7 pm. This is a great opportunity to see their space, meet the team, and be able to touch and see the bags for yourself.

Celebrate Dream in Green's 2nd B-Day

Local non-profit Dream in Green is celebrating their 2nd birthday. They've helped green Miami schools since starting up, and will continue to do so in 2008. Go celebrate with them this Saturday at Set in South Beach. Full info below!