The Longest Table is a free community event that brings people together for a shared meal and conversation. It’s a simple way to create moments of joy and build stronger neighborhoods. This event is for seniors, for teens, for singles, for families, for new residents, for Oakwood born and bred, and everyone in between. At this […]
The Committee meets monthly for The Board to give high level briefs to attendees on the status of the organization and current activities, and to gather volunteer support and suggestions from the public for potential activities in the future. Before the beginning, and after the end of the structured part of most meetings, there will […]
Just a casual get-together where you can meet your fellow GO members and get to know each other!
Come to the Green Oakwood booth to talk with our volunteers, learn about the organization, or discuss recycling, native plants, or any other topics that interests you!
Bring your clean Styrofoam to be recycled. There will be no GO collection and shuttle at the Public Works, as the collection site is very close to Oakwood. Besides the usual Styrofoam recycling, there will be multiple other organization that will accept additional items. Please click on the button below to view the full list […]
Green Oakwood will host an information booth at this event. Please come see us, invite friends and neighbors, or volunteer!
Climate change is one of the most vexing challenges humanity faces. It is an equally enormous opportunity. This talk will compare how Earth’s climate has changed through geologic time and how that compares to human-caused climate change. We will discuss the broad consensus on what needs to be done to control climate change and find […]
Learn more about Native Plants and how to add them to your own yard! Talk to the gardeners who helped develop and continue to maintain Wright Library’s Native Plant Sun and Shade Gardens. Tour Library gardens as well as the backyard of a nearby house that incorporates native plant landscaping. This is a great opportunity […]
The meeting will be preceded by a native plant tour of the Wright Memorial Public Library from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The Committee meets monthly for The Board to give high level briefs to attendees on the status of the organization and current activities, and to gather volunteer support and suggestions from the public […]
The J. David Foell Public Works Center at 210 Shafor Boulevard is open on the first Saturday of every month from 8 am to noon. All Oakwood residents may drop off yard debris and household items such as old furniture, appliances (freon removed), etc., Grass clippings, tires, weekly household trash and hazardous materials will not […]
Join us for drinks and conversations about sustainability and more at the Swoon Books & Wine. Please note that Swoon only serves drinks and small bites. You may want to have your dinner beforehand.
Come to the Green Oakwood booth to talk with our volunteers, learn about the organization, or discuss recycling, native plants, or any other topics that interests you!