Green for All

Green For All, is a national organization dedicated to building an inclusive green economy strong enough to lift people out of poverty. This organization and Ella Baker Center for Human Rights was founded by President Van Jones based in Oakland, California. By investing in clean technologies and cultivating new natural infractures, we can help markets accelerate the transition towards a green economy. Please join Green for All and millions of others in the promotion of the Green Economy Initiative (GEI) aimed at seizing an historic opportunity to bring about tomorrow's economy today.

West Atlanta Watershed Alliance (WAWA)

What began as a community struggle for environmental justice evolved into an organization for environmental stewardship. The West Atlanta Watershed Alliance (WAWA) arose from community efforts to halt discriminatory waste water treatment practices in west Atlanta.The West Atlanta Watershed Alliance is a community based, non profit organization dedicated to improving and protecting the quality of life for the residents and environmental quality in the west Atlanta. WAWA is an advocate for preserving greenspace, protecting and improving water quality, and promoting good environmental health within the adopted watersheds of Proctor, Sandy and Utoy Creeks. Our traditional programs occurred in the extensive tracks of community accessible greenspace in the area. Many of these properties fall within the City of Atlanta Parks and Recreation parks inventory. WAWA has assisted in mobilizing local residents to not only preserve these areas but maintain and recreate in them. Cascade Springs Nature Preserve, Lionel Hampton Beecher Hills Park, Herbert Greene Nature Preserve, A. D. Williams Park, Lillian Sheppard and Grove Park are but a few of the gems in West Atlanta’s emerald necklace. Since its inception in 1995, WAWA has partnered with members of the West Atlanta community to protect greenspaces and water quality in West Atlanta, while educating the public about environmental issues that affect their community.

Serenbe Community

The Serenbe Community is a settlement found in the heart of Chattahoochee Hill Country consisting of largely 900 untouched acres of rural Georgia just south of downtown Atlanta. This community was devised with ecologically sound sustainability principles to ensure the protection of the land and prevent urban overdevelopment. Urban Organic Living had the pleasure of having a brief tour of the first phase of the Serenbe community by owners, James & Anisa Harris of Harris & Clark Thoughtful Grocer & Food School before a attending their food demonstration course. The Harris & Clark store sales products from the 25-acre organic farm located at Serenbe as well as other organic farmers. The course held at the Harris & Clark Food School was taught by authentic Greek Chef Helen Swanston of Crete, Greece. The Chicken Phyllo Pie and Leek Pie topped by the Baklava dessert was excellent and so was the company of other professionals with a love for great food. Check out the Organic Chef Network for the recipe. The Serenbe Community is one of the hidden treasures of Georgia. Be sure to check out their upcoming holiday events and absolutely participate in the many food demonstrations offered by the Harris & Clark Thoughtful Grocer & Food School. It's a great way to spend a Saturday or Sunday afternoon.