Going Green in Indiana
Teri White-Griffin, Indiana's Green Parent
Teri White-Griffin, is a recovery marketing manager. Brainwashed and beaten by the biggest of big boxes, Teri decided to shift her traumatized talents toward a new green attitude. As Teri’s inner consumer psyche started to heal she heard old fashion advice from a fun loving character named Sage McGreen. Admit it we all hear snarky voices in our head while navigating the new green age of information. Teri’s blended family of 6 children, and 3 grandchildren benefit from a healthy new approach to a sustainable lifestyle.
The Sage McGreen Blog has links to all Teri’s online endeavors and participating forums. Always remember the Sage McGreen motto, “Happiness is a recycled something.”
Looking for some Hoosier hospitality for your green family?
Indiana can offer hospitality and more! Known as Mithtohseenionki (the people’s place) by theMyaamia (Miami) tribe, Indiana is the crossroads of America. Believe it or not, there were actually two chiefs of war in native tribal communities. Beside the male chief there was a female chief. Her tribal responsibilities included: tribal supplies, food preparation, large ceremonies, and the behavior within tribe. The region became the 19th state in 1816 with the capital, Indianapolis, planted in the center of the state. Now known as the “Circle City” the city’s circular design around a towering Civil War Monument offers all the amenities for a terrific family adventure. Indiana’s rich tapestry of history and marvelous landscape can re-kindle your passion for life and reset your priorities. Why not explore Indiana?
Here’s what Indiana has to offer:
Healthy Food:
The Indiana Organic Consumer Association lists 35 fantastic off the beaten path resources to find healthy food for your green family.
Fresh Market
5415 N. College Ave. Indianapolis, IN, 317.259.9270
2490 East 146th Street Carmel, IN, 317.815.1970
1300 E. 86th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46240 USA
Phone 317.706.0900
14598 Clay Terrace Blvd.
Carmel, IN 46032 USA
Phone 317.569.1517
Indiana Local Harvest – Farmers Market
65 Pages of real food, real farmers, and real community listings for Indiana
Healthy Eateries:
Yats Cajun Creole Crazy
8352 E. 96th St
Indianapolis, IN
3 Sisters Cafe
6360 N. Guilford Ave. (Main St.)
Indianapolis, IN 46220
Bazbeaux Pizza
334 Massachusetts Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 636-7662
Eagle’s Nest at the Hyatt
One South Capital Ave.
Indianapolis IN 46204
317 632 1234
Travel and Tourism:
Abe Martin Lodge
Located at: Brown County State Park
Canyon Inn
Located at: McCormick’s Creek State Park
Clifty Inn
Located at: Clifty Falls State Park
Potawatomi Inn
Located at: Pokagon State Park
Spring Mill Inn
Located at: Spring Mill State Park
Turkey Run Inn
Located at: Turkey Run State Park
The Fort Golf Resort
Located at: Fort Harrison State Park
Museums
Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
3000 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208-4716
317-334-3322
Eitlejorg Museum
500 West Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 636-WEST (9378)
Indiana State Museum
650 W. Washington
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317.232.1637
Conner Prairie
13400 Allisonville Road
Fishers, IN 46038
317.776.6006
800.966.1836
Zoo
Indianapolis Zoo and White River Gardens
1200 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46222
INFOLINE – (317) 630-2001
Events:
Full List of Indiana Events and Festivals
Indianapolis is known for racing. I didn’t include any of the racing events because of the impact to the environment. However, racing events are listed in the above link. The races are entirely sponsored by huge corporations that don’t care about their carbon footprint. The street vendors are never craftsman, they just sell junk. If we don’t go, they’ll stop doing it.
New Haven Canal Days
New Haven, Indiana
June 2-6
Visit Madison
Madison in Bloom Spring Garden Tour
May 9-10 & 16-17
Bicentennial Street Fair
June 12
Madison Regatta
July 3-5
The boat racing isn’t earth friendly, but you can learn the history of the river and income needy folk artists participate.
Indiana State Fair
1202 E 38th St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 927-7500
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