tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151693744470348332024-03-14T05:32:03.750-04:00OBX Green DrinksGreen Drinks is an international organization with groups in over 500 cities worldwide. There are 14 chapters in North Carolina.
The mission of the Outer Banks Chapter is to provide a networking opportunity for local eco-minded folks while enjoying good food and drink.
Check out Green Drinks International, represented in over 500 cities worldwide, at http://www.greendrinks.org. OBX Green Drinkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00712052891252340801noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815169374447034833.post-67826727959193472092020-09-03T21:13:00.001-04:002020-09-03T21:13:46.033-04:00<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>OUTER BANKS GREEN DRINKS - NC COASTAL FEDERATION PELICAN AWARD </b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDSFg4u_oBSmcJ_tFayuKnKU9D_8HQV-XbvzNip9v8S7m1CbZAe6MiPOGoHvH1nYoAX7uoKU5iHkP0wQO_1t1VZcqutac13J_hfEVsrppbWweMdKiXAmb_jn6dsicAqWc-Ec5vdyuvc-gO/s2048/IMG_3967%255B1%255D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDSFg4u_oBSmcJ_tFayuKnKU9D_8HQV-XbvzNip9v8S7m1CbZAe6MiPOGoHvH1nYoAX7uoKU5iHkP0wQO_1t1VZcqutac13J_hfEVsrppbWweMdKiXAmb_jn6dsicAqWc-Ec5vdyuvc-gO/w500-h375/IMG_3967%255B1%255D.JPG" width="500" /></a></div><br /><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">Here we are in September, we usually begin our social mingles this month.</p><p class="MsoNormal">A lot has happened since we last
met, so here is a rundown of what we have been up to. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">When the stay at home orders came into effect in mid-March,
we cancelled our March and April mingles. By mid-May, it was evident that getting
together was not going to be possible even as the state released social distancing
guidelines under Phase Two.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most of you
know it has been a challenge and we applaud the perseverance of our community. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">On June 10, 2020 we were contacted by Leslie Vegas of the
North Carolina Coastal Federation congratulating us on being selected to
receive the Pelican Award for our collaboration in educating the community
about coastal environment protection efforts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wave Riders Coffee, Deli & Pub was also included in the OBX Green Drinks
recognition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our virtual ceremony on
August 6, 2020 was very nice and we were thrilled to be in the accomplished company
of those who received this year’s award. This recognition also goes out to you
all. We appreciate the attendance and participation of so many amazing scientists,
educators and concerned citizens that make up OBXGD.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are stronger together and can be a voice
for our environment in the community and beyond. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We hope that the future will bring positive advancements and
that all of you remain happy, healthy, and well-grounded in your continuing
efforts to recognize that we all have a voice and can make a difference. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As this pandemic continues to affect our lives, we welcome any
suggestions on the interest to meet virtually or at an outdoor venue where we
can socially distance safely. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Warmest Regards,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Outer Banks Green Drinks <o:p></o:p></p>OBX Green Drinkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00712052891252340801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815169374447034833.post-5733257169895234892020-04-27T13:53:00.002-04:002020-04-27T13:53:50.952-04:00 April and May 2020 OBX Green Drinks cancelled. <br />
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April and May Mingles are cancelled in compliance with COVID-19 protocol. Although we are a remote community, we too are affected by this unprecedented global pandemic known as Coronavirus or Covid-19. <br />
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On March 17th, community leaders in response to state and federal guidelines and executive orders, closed restaurants, bars and access to the Outer Banks was restricted.<br />
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March 30th, the Governor of North Carolina issued a state wide executive order "Stay at Home - Stay Healthy " order through April 29 that was later extended to May 8th. The Dare County Control Group extended that order to May 22nd on April 22nd.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Guest Speaker: <b>Austin Brockway – Owner of A & O Organics and Natural Selections Apothecary</b><br /><br />While CBD oil has yielded positive results for many, this product has elicited a lot of questions too. Hopefully through discussion and testimony we can clarify a few things so you feel more comfortable understanding what the hype is all about and what to watch out for. <br /><br /><b>What is CBD Oil?</b><br />CBD (cannabidiol) is the healing compound found in the hemp plant. Hemp plants, unlike their cousin marijuana, contain very little to no THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), which is the psychoactive compound responsible for the high experienced with marijuana use. In CBD oil, there are low numbers of THC (less than 0.3%) and higher numbers of CBD. This is what makes this oil so special. <br /><br />You may remember Austin from our Secotan Farmers Market – pop-up market and presentation in November. She will have a supply of balms, oils, and tinctures for you to try and purchase. </span></div>
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<span class="gmail_default"></span>We are very excited to have Don Williams as our Guest Speaker for January. Don is a retired <span class="gmail_default">c</span>hemist who is currently president, water quality committee co-chair<span class="gmail_default">,</span> and delegate to <span class="gmail_default">the </span>W<span class="gmail_default">atershed Action Alliance (WAA) </span><span class="gmail_default"></span>of the Herring Ponds Watershed Association (HPWA)<span class="gmail_default"> in Massachusetts</span>. This <span class="gmail_default"></span>watershed comprises 11 ponds and the majority of the Herring River Watershed. <span class="gmail_default"> Don and his wife Geri live in Nags Head during the winter and can be seen volunteering with Donny King ( Better Beaches OBX) sprigging the dunes, as well as birding at Pea Island and attending Green Drinks to mention a few of their favorite local activities. </span></div>
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OBX Green Drinkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00712052891252340801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815169374447034833.post-53565465379605495432020-03-07T11:43:00.001-05:002020-03-07T11:43:34.021-05:00December 2019 - APES and Oysters <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Albemarle-Pamlico Estuarine System (APES) drains 28,000 square miles of land via six river basins that extend over 43 counties in North Carolina and 38 counties in Virginia. This estuarine system is an abundantly productive habitat, but is increasingly affected by the impacts of human population growth along our coastal plain. </span><br />
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OBX Green Drinkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00712052891252340801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815169374447034833.post-39310106380716843892020-03-07T11:32:00.000-05:002020-04-27T11:37:44.749-04:00November 2019 - Secotan Farmers Market Comes to Green Drinks <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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OBX Green Drinkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00712052891252340801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815169374447034833.post-65711158181834029742020-03-07T11:20:00.004-05:002020-03-07T11:20:49.924-05:00October 2019 - Citizen Science for our Coastal Community <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: black;">Paul</span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: black;"> </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: black;">Mazzei is a local marine science educator and musician based out of Kill Devil Hills. He’s been leading music for children's programs since 2004 in lots of different settings. He’s certified through the NC office of Environmental Education and has a Master’s in Science Education from UC Berkeley. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: black;">Nature Out Loud’s programs strive to help people gain an appreciation of music and learn some cool science along the way. They do original songs with a wide range of nature topics. They encourage crowd participation by first teaching the songs and having some associated hand motions/dance moves to go a long with the song.</span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: black;"> </span><span style="color: black;">Paul</span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: black;"> </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: black;">also often provides little mini-lessons on each topic. This is a great "STEAM" program for schools, hitting both Science and the Arts. They have led successful music programs for kids from pre-k all the way up through adults. Nature Out Loud’s goal is to help people form a connection with the critters thru sing about that will lead to curiosity and eventually conservation. </span></div>
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OBX Green Drinkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00712052891252340801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815169374447034833.post-45304195896681915572019-01-26T12:22:00.001-05:002019-01-26T12:22:53.890-05:00January 2019 - Bird Shacks <br />
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Interested in learning more about bats? Well then, join Marissa Bijarro, the Citizen Science and Conservation Specialist with NCWRC, as we dive into interesting facts about bats as well as dispel the many myths surrounding them. Bats’ natural habitats are in decline and many species are fighting the deadly disease known as White Nose Syndrome. Learn how you can help bats in your own backyard by planting a bat garden or putting up a bat house!</div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">The global issue of plastic pollution has jumped to the forefront of media coverage in the past year, and may seem overwhelming to digest. What does this huge issue mean to the Outer Banks? How can it be dealt with in a fun way on a local level and actually produce results? With social media, art, and a nearly universal love for the ocean, OBX 5 Minute Beach Cleanup was born with the simple mission of making a difference to the community. Come out to learn about the results from the summer, the methods at work, future endeavors, and ways to get involved!</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> </span></span>OBX Green Drinkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00712052891252340801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815169374447034833.post-30127913931318022522018-09-16T14:32:00.004-04:002018-09-16T14:32:50.417-04:00September 2018 - Social Mingle <span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Hurricane Florence postponed this mingle ... </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">Modern meteorology is more accurate than ever thanks to math, physics and advances in computing power. However, we all know forecasts can fail...</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">Our guest speaker, Rob Mitstifer - Forecaster at </span><a data-lynx-mode="hover" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FSurfline.com%2F&h=AT1cbwJ8iUKXrpaccoAyIvjvn0Nlqf-FluYmsW-zI2fluMPkFrMmY7WFMA79PaRLU3MrnIcKWgxmlBxnlR5XiS2-248oxsC3u_J5NlaWDkvmkeNd69lLd35DhViEBX_K964" rel="nofollow noopener" style="background-color: white; color: #365899; cursor: pointer; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Surfline.com</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">, will offer his insights as to why this occurs and more! </span></span>OBX Green Drinkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00712052891252340801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815169374447034833.post-34012443844484184062018-09-16T14:05:00.002-04:002018-09-16T14:21:42.464-04:00 March 2018 - Lionfish Mitigation<div class="rich-content-editor_text__jwLWP rich-content-editor_elementSpacing__2hXa7 _14s5m" data-block="true" data-editor="346p1" data-offset-key="qo64-0-0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">
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OBX Green Drinkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00712052891252340801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815169374447034833.post-60556207432403541452018-09-16T14:01:00.003-04:002018-09-16T14:01:42.361-04:00February 2018 - Sand Fences and Sea Oats<span data-offset-key="cr5hf-0-0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "open sans", sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span data-text="true" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guest Speaker:</span></span><span data-offset-key="cr5hf-0-1" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "open sans", sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span data-text="true" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Donny King founder of Better Beaches OBX</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Outer Banks has so much going on during the holidays. With so many of our members attending office parties, special charitable and fund raising events about town we decided to take little break in the month of December. </span></span>OBX Green Drinkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00712052891252340801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815169374447034833.post-33807694049913815272018-09-16T13:49:00.001-04:002018-09-16T13:49:07.214-04:00Novermber 2017 - Eco-Tourism on the Outer Banks <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span data-offset-key="395a4-0-0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span data-text="true" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guest Speaker : </span></span><span data-offset-key="395a4-0-1" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span data-text="true" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Joe O'Grady - Owner of Coastal Kayak Touring Company</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Our November discussion focused on eco-tourism on the Outer Banks and the important role it plays in our local economy. Joe discussed the commitment his company has made to ecological education. Coastal Kayak Touring Company was named by National Geographic as one of America's Top 100 Adventures.
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