Teri White-Griffin, Kentucky's Green Parent
Sage McGreen is the earthy alter ego of Teri White-Griffin, 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 endeaveors and participating forums. Always remember the Sage McGreen motto, “Happiness is a recycled something.”
Looking for some blue grass for your green family? Kentucky has it and much, much, more! Huddled in the most southern midwest region, Kentucky has rustic scenery, national parks and caves, tourist attractions, earth friendly events and warm friendly smiles from it’s natives. If you live here or you’re just passing through, Kentucky marks your memory with unforgettable sights and sounds.
Here’s just a few of Kentucky‘s Blue Grass Treasures.
Food:
Good news for organic growers and those seeking organic produce, the Kentucky Department of Argiculture has adopted a new organic certification program. See guidelines on website.
455 Southland Drive
Lexington, LY 40503
(859) 278-1813
Open everyday 9 a.m. until 10 p.m.
3387 Tates Creek Rd.
Lexington, KY
and
10480 Shelbyville Road
Louisville, KY
161 Lexington Green Circle
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 971-8600
4944 Shelbyville Rd.
Lousiville, KY 40207
(502) 899-5545
Over 78 Farmers Markets and Fruit stands
State Farmer’s Market Representative
Anna Sidebottom
100 Fair Oaks Lane 5th Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-0367
Healthy Eateries:
141 E. Main Street Suite 190
Lexington, KY
(859)253-0014
830 Fairview Ave.
Bowling Green, KY
(270) 782-9366
4911 Houston Rd.
Florence, KY
(859) 282-8282
1255 Bardtown Road
Lousiville, KY 40204
(502)451-2324
10001 Forest Green Blvd.
Louisville, KY 40223
(502)426-7477
Travel and Tourism:
Full List includes:
17 State Resort Parks
10 Historic State Parks
24 State Recreation Parks
Hodgenville, KY
(270)358-3137
Early 19th century cabin memorial site of Lincoln’s birth.
Mammouth Cave, KY
(270) 758-2251
336 miles of the Longest Cave System in the World
Museums
Highland Museum & Discovery Center
Ahsland, KY 41105
(606) 329-8888
New Children’s Discovery Center and items from Appalachian culture.
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Western Kentucky Ave 1 Big Red Way
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 745-4044
Hummel Planetarium and Space Center
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY 40475
(606) 622-1547
Golden Pond Planetarium
Golden Pond, KY
Spy on solar flares, explore white dwarves and black holes, or just idenitify constellations at these family friendly planetariums.
Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest
State Highway 245
P.O. Box 130
Clermont, KY 40110
(502) 955-8512
14, 000 acre Arbortuem of gardens, lakes, nature center. 30 miles of hiking trails and a 12,000 acre research forest.
727 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 561-6100
Always something here to See, Hear and Touch. Check schedule for Exhibits and IMAX.
440 West Short Street
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 258-3256
Inspire your child’s imagination with fun hands on learning.
Zoos
1100 Treviliam Way
Louisville, KY 40213
(502)459-2181
One Aquarium Way
Newport, Kentucky 41071
(859) 491.FINS
Glass floors and underground tunnels makes this Aquarium an underwater adventure for learning.
Amusement Parks:
Amusement Parks just aren’t green. If you calculate their carbon footprint you would be astonished. As an alternative I want recommend an inspirational way to travel with additional benefits. Exquisite Safaris Philantrophic Travel was founded by David Chamberlain, who left the corporate realm in search for real connections to the earth and it’s inhabitants. ESP Travel creates experiences that inspire, educate and empower both the traveler and the donor. ESP travel not only takes you on trips that make a difference they also donate a portion to help a needy cause.
ESP Travel – Leaving the Mines Behind:
You can explore the sacrifices of a coal mining region and the spirit to overcome within the Applachian culture. This common wealth collaboration with the Make It Real Foundation begins in Asheville NC, travels to Whitesburg and then Harzard, Kentucky. A humanitarian adventure that will increase your awareness. Here’s just a portion of the Iternary highlights: Applachian cooking; mountain removal briefing and flyover with Smithsonian magazine photographer Paul Corbit Brown; descend into a mine with Dr. Turner; plus a private screening of AMI films with Dr. Turner of Berea College.
Contact David Chamberlain at ESP Travel for a quote on this trip – prices vary.
Events:
Homegrown Bluegrass and Creative Arts Festival
400 Miles of yard sales, antique shops and food vendors along Interstate 68
