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SUMMARY:Nashville SC Greener Goals Night\, featuring Urban Green Lab
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, April 26 to cheer on Nashville SC at the Greener Goals Match against the Chicago Fire. Every ticket purchased through the link below will provide a $5 donation back to UGL! \nGets Tickets!  \n 
URL:https://urbangreenlab.org/event/nashville-sc-greener-goals-night-featuring-urban-green-lab/
LOCATION:Nashville SC\, 501 Benton Ave\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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SUMMARY:Urban Green Lab + Merge Coffee Pop Up at Patagonia Nashville
DESCRIPTION:Join us for coffee\, conversations\, and connection at Patagonia Nashville. \nThis in-store event will feature a Merge Coffee pop-up bar and an Urban Green Lab table\, where you can come and learn how to live sustainably\, get involved\, and support our work. \nPS – there may even be prizes involved!
URL:https://urbangreenlab.org/event/urban-green-lab-merge-coffee-pop-up-at-patagonia-nashville/
LOCATION:Patagonia Nashville\, 601 Overton St\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T170000
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SUMMARY:Nashville Earth Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Nashville Earth Day Returns to Centennial Park on April 19\, 2025!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Nashville’s official Earth Day Festival at the Centennial Park Bandshell! In this family-friendly event\, you can explore interactive exhibits\, discover local growers and makers\, connect with environmental nonprofits\, and much more! \nSee site for more event details. \nNashville Earth Day
URL:https://urbangreenlab.org/event/nashville-earth-day-2025/
LOCATION:Centennial Park\, 2500 West End Ave\, Nashville\, TN
CATEGORIES:Public
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SUMMARY:Earth Month Coffee Crawl 2025
DESCRIPTION:Grab some friends and try new coffee drinks across the city!\nIn partnership with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s Food Waste Prevention Week\, Urban Green Lab and Compost Nashville present the Earth Month Coffee Crawl – a fun way to explore local cafés that prioritize sustainability. \nParticipating Coffee Shops\n\nNashville Crema (all locations)\nFrothy Monkey (all locations)\nBongo Java (all locations)\nForevermore Nashville\nFido Cafe\nPaper Street Coffee Nashville\nFlora & Fauna\n\nHow It Works\n\nPurchase three or more sustainable drinks to complete the challenge and enter to win.\nIf you don’t like the drink\, ask for a modified version to suit your taste.\nOnce you’ve completed the Crawl\, submit your punch card for a chance to win exciting prizes!\n\nPrizes Include:\n\nTwo-night stay at a TN State Park (plus a reusable bag filled with State Park gear)\nOsprey backpack with State Park shirt\, hat\, beanie\, mug\, water bottle\, and more ($150 value)\n$125 gift card to The Good Fill\nBonus prizes from Patagonia Nashville and more!\n\n*Instructions for giveaway entry on Coffee Crawl punch card. Punch cards and food waste awareness info can be found at any participating coffee shop.  \nReady to submit your punch card? \nLINK TO PUNCH CARD SUBMISSION \n*************************** \nDon’t forget to tag us on social media @urbangreenlab with a photo of your drink!
URL:https://urbangreenlab.org/event/earth-month-coffee-crawl-2025/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:Households,Public,Schools,Workplaces
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T170000
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SUMMARY:NPL Documentary Premiere: "It's All Connected: The Art of Sustainability"
DESCRIPTION:The Nashville Public Library’s NECAT Network is proud to announce the world premiere of the feature-length documentary film “It’s All Connected: The Art of Sustainability” on March 22\, 2025\, at 6 pm in the Bridgestone-Firestone Conference Center Auditorium located inside the Main Branch of the Nashville Public Library (NPL)\, to be followed by a panel discussion featuring creators of the film and community leaders. Starting at 5 pm\, guests can enjoy light refreshments and hear directly from the groups and organizations featured in the film\, who will have information tables set up. \n“It’s All Connected: The Art of Sustainability” takes viewers on a tour of Nashville and Middle Tennessee\, featuring its art\, waterways\, and often unseen corners. The movie showcases community leaders from Urban Green Lab\, Cumberland River Compact\, Nashville Waste Services\, Nashville Zoo\, Edgehill Garden\, and Bell Garden along with Nashville Public Library. The film also explores what NPL is doing through its daily operations and collections to educate the public on sustainable practices through its Seed Exchange\, Library of Things\, and various community projects. \nThe panel discussion following the film will feature NECAT’s Cameron McCasland along with Urban Green Lab’s Executive Director Todd Lawrence\, Nashville Public Library’s Susan Drye\, Nashville Waste Services’ Jenn Harrman\, WeGo’s Eric Melcher\, and Host of Nashville PBS Slice of The Community Jerome Moore\, and will be taped for television. \nSecure your free ticket HERE
URL:https://urbangreenlab.org/event/npl-documentary/
LOCATION:Nashville Public Library\, Main Library\, 615 Church Street\, Nashville\, TN\, 37219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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SUMMARY:Climate Week Cook-Off with 1 Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a spectacular evening of innovation and sustainability in honor of Climate Week as 1 Kitchen partners with Urban Green Lab for an exciting zero-waste culinary competition! On September 24\, witness three top local chefs battle it out to create the ultimate zero-waste dish. As they turn kitchen scraps into culinary masterpieces\, you’ll have the chance to savor complimentary tastings and light bites\, all while learning about cutting-edge sustainability initiatives. \nGain insights into the city’s food waste goals directly from the mayor’s office and discover how you can make a difference in your own life. This event is not just about great food; it’s a celebration of a greener future and a chance to support Urban Green Lab’s vital work. \nDon’t miss this unique blend of flavor\, education\, and community spirit! Reserve your spot today and be part of the movement toward a more sustainable world. Complimentary entry and light bites with RSVP. \n**Competing Chefs: Chris Crary\, 1 Kitchen; Skylar Bush\, Edible Nashville; Bianca Morton\, Nashville Food Project \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://urbangreenlab.org/event/climate-week-cook-off/
LOCATION:1 Kitchen\, 710 Demonbreun Street\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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SUMMARY:Mural Launch Party - July 13
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the third mural in Urban Green Lab’s “Waste Less” murals project at Turnip Truck on Charlotte Ave.  \nThe celebration will take place on Saturday\, July 13\, between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on the side of Turnip Truck facing Richland Park at 5001 Charlotte Ave\, Nashville\, TN 37209.  \nCelebrate community art with low-waste cooking demos\, free food\, educational opportunities\, live music\, a story walk leading from Richland Park Farmer’s Market\, and a giveaway! 40% of Nashville’s waste is food destined for the landfill. Be a part of the conversation about how we can waste less.
URL:https://urbangreenlab.org/event/mural-launch-party-july-13/
LOCATION:Turnip Truck\, 5001 Charlotte Ave\, Nashville\, 37209
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240412T080000
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SUMMARY:Nashville Earth Day Restaurant Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Take your taste buds on a sustainable food journey with the Nashville Earth Day Restaurant Challenge! \nFrom April 12-20\, select Nashville-area restaurants will showcase a prix fixe meal or menu special that incorporates elements of sustainability like low or zero waste or organically produced\, sustainably recovered\, or locally sourced ingredients. Participating restaurants include 1 Kitchen Nashville\, Butcher and Bee\, Miel\, Radical Rabbit\, Smokin’ Oaks\, and the Sunflower Cafe. \nParticipating restaurants and their menu special:  \n\n1 Kitchen Nashville – UGL Shishito Peppers: Bourbon Barrel Smoked Togarashi\, Green Onion\, Hot Honey\nButcher & Bee – Pan-Seared Cauliflower with miso bagna cauda and cauliflower crunchies\, a vegan dish using the entirety of the cauliflower. (Updated on 4/16/24)\nMiel –\n\nMiel Garden Greens: Green Goddess Dressing\, Pickled Grapes (pickled from last summer’s fruit harvest at Farmer Dave\, Beth Page\, TN)\, Pistachios & House-made Ricotta Salata (from local milk)\nSauteed Miel Garden Greens: Gold Rush Apple (Farmer Dave’s from BethPage\, TN)\, Root Vegetable Chips (all local farms)\, Walnut-Champagne Vinegar\n\n\nRadical Rabbit – Zero-Waste Earth Mama Plate: Smothered Tofu/Mushroom in Savory Glaze\, Broccoli Pesto (chickweed\, ramps\, spinach\, basil\, broccoli stalk)\, Purple Cabbage\, Collard/Kale Greens\, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy made from food/mushroom scraps\, Kale Buds\nSmokin’ Oaks – UGL Honey Rosemary Ham Sandwich\, made only with local\, sustainably sourced ingredients\nSunflower Cafe – Vegan Smoky Bean Bowl: Bean of The Day\, Sesame Kale & choice of Garlic Aioli or Sriracha Aioli\n\nTag us on social media @urbangreenlab with a photo of your meal!
URL:https://urbangreenlab.org/event/earth-day-restaurant-challenge/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240401T070000
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SUMMARY:Earth Month Coffee Crawl
DESCRIPTION:From April 1-22\, Zero Waste Nashville and Urban Green Lab are showcasing sustainable coffee shops across Nashville through the first Earth Month Coffee Crawl! Grab some friends and try out new drinks across the city. \nParticipating shops and their drink special:  \n\nBongo Java at 2007 Belmont Blvd\n\nLemon Shortbread Cookie Iced Latte – lemon and toffee flavoring toffee cold foam topped with cinnamon\n\n\nBongo Java East + Gamepoint at 107 S 11th St.\n\nMudpie – iced mocha made with oat milk\, topped with vanilla oat milk foam\, vegan oreo crumbles and a vegan gummy worm\n\n\nFido at 1812 21st Ave S\n\nMaple syrup oat milk matcha\n\n\nFlora + Fauna at 747 Douglas Ave\, Suite 107C\n\nGranny Bramble – shaken espresso made with apple and blackberry syrup\n\n\nLittle Coffee Joint at 229 Donelson Pike\n\nGreen Lab Latte – vanilla-lavender almond milk latte\n\n\nThe Café at Rocketown at 601 4th Ave S\n\nIced lavender latte with oat milk\n\n\nThe Library Cafe at 1319 6th Ave N\n\nSolar Power Latte – chamomile\, lavender\, rosebud\, lemon and orange peel syrup\, available with oat milk and hemp milk\n\n\nWeak Coffee at 1102 Riverside Dr\n\nSweet rose water matcha with edible flower topping\n\n\n8th and Roast at all three locations\n\nCotton Candy Matcha – Pea flower matcha and macadamia nut milk base\, sweetened with blueberry and cotton candy simple syrup and topped with vanilla whip cream and cotton candy sprinkles\n\n\n\nTag us on social media @urbangreenlab with a photo of your drink!
URL:https://urbangreenlab.org/event/earth-month-coffee-crawl/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:Households,Public,Schools,Workplaces
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T110000
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SUMMARY:Mural Launch Party - February 24
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate two murals in Urban Green Lab’s “Waste Less” murals project at Patagonia Nashville! \nCelebrate community art with free food and drink\, educational opportunities about food waste\, and Patagonia and UGL swag giveaways. 40% of Nashville’s waste is food destined for the landfill. Be a part of the conversation about how we can waste less. \nEvent schedule:  \n\n11:30 a.m.: Opening remarks \n12 p.m. Educational demonstration about food waste\n12:30-1:30 p.m. Show the documentary “Waste! The Story of Food Waste” by Anthony Bourdain\n1:30-2 p.m. Low Waste/Zero Waste Cooking Demonstration with Mariah Ragland of Radical Rabbit 
URL:https://urbangreenlab.org/event/mural-launch-party/
LOCATION:Patagonia Nashville\, 601 Overton St\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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