Meet Your Greens - Nature As Nurturer and Sustainability

It's time to say Cheers to 2011!

Join us at Tavern at the Armory

January 18, 2011

5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Biomimicry:

Nature as Nurturer of Sustainable Design and Living

Biomimicry is 'innovation inspired by nature,' according to Janine Benyus, who in 1997 wrote the book bearing the same title. "In the years since its publication, many are learning that the sustainable path for living on the planet will be found through 'models, mentors, and measures' such as nature provides," according to Architect Randall Anway . "We can look at the inspiration nature abundantly shares and develop new ways to notice and enjoy this abundance in our daily lives."

Randall is principal at New Tapestry, LLC, a new firm dedicated to sustainable design in the built environment. He is active in the growing global community of 'biomimeticists' and also carries certifications in green and sustainable design and new urbanist principles (Smart Growth). Along with his informal talk, Randall promises there will either be "an unreasonable quiz or an edifying activity depending on a whim of the moment-- and special prizes for good sports."

Tavern at the Armory

Located in the Inn at Middletown in a former National Guard Armory, the award-winning Tavern serves traditional regional and seasonal New England cuisine. Enjoy beer and wine specials!

70 Main Street Middletown, CT06457
Phone: (860) 854-6300

http://www.innatmiddletown.com/tavern

Meet Your Greens meets every third Tuesday of the month. Venues and times change-- join our e-list for updates and invites by contacting Claire Rusowicz, crusowicz@rockfallfoundation.org; or Jennifer Weymouth, jaweymouth@yahoo.com. You can also join us on Facebook ("Meet Your Greens").

Schedule updates are al

so provided on The Rockfall Foundation website, www.rockfallfoundation.org.

Questions? Please e-mail or call Claire Rusowicz (860)347-0340.