Earth Day 2.0
First Friday Plant Raffle!
(September 4th only)
Virtual Presentations
from Hillside Solutions
Energy Bags |
How to Compost at Home
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Zero Waste Training |
Recycling in Omaha |
Earth Day Omaha's 2020 Virtual Event
If you missed Earth Day Omaha's virtual event this spring, check it out!
The beauty of virtual programming...you can't miss it!
The beauty of virtual programming...you can't miss it!
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BFF Green Team
Environmental Sustainability Measures
The BFF Green Team program aims to keep Benson inviting and healthy while showcasing the positive effects of environmentally sustainable practices by providing resources and opportunities for Benson residents, businesses, and communities.
The program includes a dedicated volunteer crew (BFF Green Team), an educational program (DIY Green Club), a community engagement program (Benson Cleanup Crew), and opportunities for community partnerships.
Program Director: Ben Matukewicz
The program includes a dedicated volunteer crew (BFF Green Team), an educational program (DIY Green Club), a community engagement program (Benson Cleanup Crew), and opportunities for community partnerships.
Program Director: Ben Matukewicz
"BFF Green Team"The BFF Green Team is made up of volunteers who are passionate about the program's mission. They are responsible for carrying out projects, planning events, implementing sustainable practices, and facilitating program operations.
Project Directors: Delaney Nordbrock, McKenna Nordbrock |
DIY Green ClubThe DIY Green Club offers opportunities for individuals to participate in DIY projects and education relating to environmentally sustainable practices.
coming soon |
Benson Cleanup CrewThe Benson Cleanup Crew provides an opportunity for residents, businesses, and community members to get involved in neighborhood cleanup events. Volunteers are focused on keeping their neighborhood beautiful. The Cleanup Crew meets every other Sunday in Benson.
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Projects & EventsThe BFF Green Team will be planning and overseeing monthly projects and events.
Stay tuned for updates! |
Resources
CompostingComposting is an easy way to contribute to environmental sustainability in your own community. Composting turns food scraps, plant clippings, and other compostable items into nutrient-rich soil; a far better alternative than allowing these items to pile up in a landfill and put off methane.
Our friends at Hillside Solutions have created a quick start guide for composting and recycling! We've even teamed up with Hillside Solutions to bring a compost club drop-off site to Benson! |
RewildingRewilding is one element of the sustainability efforts our community must engage in to combat climate change and ensure the health of our environment.
What is rewiliding? Rewilding is the act of fostering healthy animal and plant growth within society by returning parts of the environment to their natural states. Rewilding Omaha is a program aiming to reintroduce nature to the city. By providing resources and opportunities, Rewilding Omaha hopes to educate and activate community members in the practice of rewilding. One easy way to get involved in rewilding in your own community is to include native plants in your outdoor spaces! |
Community Partners
Our community partners support the BFF Sustainability program in a variety of ways, including donation of time, resources and supplies.
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Interested in becoming a community partner? Email ben@bffomaha.org for more information.
This project is supported by the Omaha Neighborhood Grants Program, a program of the Omaha Community Foundation.