"To advocate for the revitalization of Louisville through the removal of Interstate 64 along the riverfront and the adoption of a transportation plan that will provide long-term benefits to the region's citizens, neighborhoods, environment and economy."
327 East Market Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 384-6484
info@8664.org
Adena Center at Webster University
The Adena Center is a joint project of the Adena Institute and Webster University Louisville. The Center supports a variety of inter-disciplinary community based education, research, sustainable development and media initiatives and offers "action-learning" continuing education and certifications in Sustainability and Community Communications. As a community based partner, the Center collaborates on sustainable development and communications projects with a variety of local/global neighborhood, community, technology, business, and social justice organizations.
Adena Center at Webster University
Louisville Metropolitan Campus
1031 Zorn Avenue, Suite 200
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 896-1835
adena@webster.edu
Amazing Grace Whole Foods & Nutrition
1133 Bardstown Rd.
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-1122
Apple Annie's Market
5612 Preston Hwy
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 966-3055
We grow a wide array of naturally grown vegetables in season, pastured chicken, vine-ripened tomatoes May through October, many types of leaf lettuces and gourmet salad greens October through June and free range eggs all year. Located approximately 95 miles from Louisville.
3298 Fairview Church Road
Smiths Grove, KY 42171
(270) 749-4600
Bardstown Rd Farmers' Market
April 5 - Dec. 20. Sat. 8am-Noon
June - Oct.,
Thurs. 4-6:30pm
Flowers, festivals, prepared foods, produce, meat, cheese, eggs.
1722 Bardstown Rd.
502-287-8206
[updated 4-2-08]
Offers community supported agriculture subscriptions for a wide variety of herbs and vegetables, as well as mushrooms. Certified Naturally Grown. CSA boxes can be picked up in Louisville. Farm is located approximately 60 miles from Louisville.
2440 Popham Rd.
Rhodelia, KY 40161
(859) 608-6458
adam.barr(at)gmail.com
Bearwood Gardens Landscaping Design & Maintenance
Bearwood Gardens designs and maintains landscaping for a wide variety of customers. From installing new plantings, creating water features, or refreshing and recreating outdoor spaces, we do it all. One of our specialties is Cottage and Victorian style gardens. Bearwood Gardens has adopted a policy to utilize organic and natural solutions to weed and pest control. We help people learn about the healthier choices available for their gardens.
227 E. Ormsby Ave.
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 636-0602
bearwood@bellsouth.net
Beechmont Open Air Market
?? - Sept. 29, Sat. 8am-Noon
Vegetables, fruits, cut flowers, herbs and more
Southern Parkway and Wellington Ave.
502-367-2652
Bernheim Arboreteum and Research Forest
Bernheim is a beautiful place to have a picnic or go hiking or biking. It hosts programs and events throughout the year and includes an arboreteum, gardens, lakes and 30 miles of hiking trails. Bernheim is located about 25 miles south of downtown Louisville.
P.O. Box 130
Clermont, KY 40110
(502) 955-8512
"is a nonpartisan, non-profit organization working to increase the amount and safety of bicycling throughout greater Louisville." The organization hosts events and programs encouraging bicycle commuting, advocates for road improvements and advises state and local agencies on the design and maintenance of bicycle-friendly facilities.
425 South Second Street, LL-102
Louisville, KY 40202-1430
(502) 582-1814
info@bicyclingforlouisville.org
Big River Rain Barrel
We install rain barrels.
328 W. Riverside Drive
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
pxcroce@earthlink.net
Louisville's only downtown bike shop. Sells Bianchi, Jamis, Marin, Breezers & several BMX lines. Services all makes.
107 W. Market St.
Louisville, KY 40202
(502)583-2232
j@bikecourier.org
Bikehauser.com, under the careful hand of sculptor and functional designer David Bibelhauser, works to design and fabricate; custom, built to order, permanent, outdoor bicycle racks. Our companyÆs goal is to create a more visually pleasing alternative to traditional bike stands.
1331 Hull St.
Louisville, KY 40204
(502)767-8477
dave@bikehauser.com
Provides a ton of information for bicyclists in Metro Louisville, including maps of bike paths, bicycle laws, and information on riding TARC buses with your bike.
444 South Fifth Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 574-0104
Bray Orchards
We try to grow the very best summer apples, grapes and peaches. We are open from the last of June to the middle of September. We are open 7 days a week from 8:30AM to 6PM. Bray Orchards is located less than 50 miles from Louisville and their fruit and jams can be bought at Doll's Market in Louisville.
1237 Bray Ridge Road
Bedford, KY 40006
(270) 255-3584
Brightside organizes community-wide and neighborhood cleanups and oversees many BrightSite landscaped medians throughout Louisville Metro.
400 South First Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 574-2613
Brightside coordinates 12 community gardens in the Louisville area. Call for plot availability at 569-2344.
NatureScape Grants are designed to help neighborhood groups and other non-profits keep the public spaces of the community looking its best by connecting your group with the needed resources to create the beautification project of your choosing.
400 South First Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 574-2613
mid June - mid July. Located approximately 27 miles from Louisville.
6900 Oak Park Rd. NE
New Salisbury, IN 47161
(812) 366-3592
California Farmers' Market
June 2- October, Saturdays Noon-4pm
Produce, meat, eggs, flowers, barbecue
Victory Park, 23rd and Kentucky St.
Captain Planet Foundation Grants
The Captain Planet Foundation awards grants in the amount of $250 - $2,500. The Foundation's objective is to encourage innovative programs that empower children and youth to work individually and collectively to solve environmental problems in their neighborhoods and communities. The application process (a short online form) and more details are on the website. Deadlines: March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31.
133 Luckie Street, 2nd floor
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 522-4215 (for grant questions)
Coalition for the Advancement of Regional Transportation (CART)
CART advocates a regional transportation policy that best serves the social, economic, environmental & aesthetic interests of the community. CART promotes alternative transportation through advocacy & education, including: multi-modal transport planning, limiting new roads and roads expansion, bus riders union, regional transportation planning, transport safety, bicycles and bikeways, light rail, trains, public transporation, buses, energy efficient vehicles, renewable bio-fuels, location efficient mortgages, zero-emission transport, pedestrians rights and planning, air travel, commercial transport, transportation & sustainable community development, and sprawl limitation.
1813 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 893-5172
info@cartky.org
A Kentucky-wide alliance to "organize and encourage cooperation among farmers, rural and urban citizens...to ensure an essential, prosperous place for family-scale agriculture in our economies and communities." We advocate for the establishment of a local food economy for Kentucky through policy, community organizing, and collaboration with city and state agencies, and local organizations.
2130 Portland Avenue, #1
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 775-4041
cfarma@bellsouth.net
The Community Foundation of Louisville: Community Grants
The Community Grants Program supports projects designed to help prevent poverty by better preparing children and youth to achieve economic self-sufficiency. Such projects will "help children help themselves" through educational, leadership, mentoring, recreational, cultural and other activities.
Waterfront Plaza
325 West Main Street, Suite 1110
Louisville, KY 40202-4251
(502) 585-4649
info@cflouisville.org
Crescent Hill Farmers' Market
June 1 - October, Fridays, 6:30am until sold out
June 16 - October, Mondays, 6:30am until sold out
Fruits, vegetables, plants, cut flowers.
201 S. Peterson Ave. (Frankfort and Peterson)
812-968-3693
Cultivating Connections is a grassroots, not-for-profit effort offering community support and practical suggestions to facilitate positive change on planet Earth.Cultivating Connections sponsors wisdom circles, sacred celebrations, workshops, retreats, and conferences. Topics and themes for these sessions focus upon ecology, spirituality, and the new cosmology. Recent works promoted by Cultivating Connections include the 2001, 2004, 2005 and upcoming 2007 EarthSpirit Rising Conferences and the quarterly community event entitled Sacred Celebration.
318 Primrose Drive
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 897-2721
cultivatingconnections@insightbb.com
Via her interdisciplinary education, experience and talents, Sarah Lynn Cunningham offers the technical problem-solving abilities of an engineer, the communication skills of an educator, the creativity of an artist and the passion of an advocate. She supports her clients' desires for improving their environmental footprints via pollution prevention (P2) and energy efficiency (E2) auditing, environmental education, research and technical writing, international information-exchange facilitation and expert witnessing.
1711 Edgeland Avenue
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 238-3210
slc@greensmarts.us
"A Haven for Serious Cyclists", the Cycler's Cafe sells and repairs bikes and doubles as a café!
2295 Lexington Rd.
Louisville, KY 40206
We sell native plants and seeds for back yard gardens and for larger restoration projects. The use of native plants in the landscape can promote healthy populations of birds, butterflies and other wildlife. Native plants are adapted to this area, and require less inputs of fertilizer, pesticide, and water.
1205 S. Buckeye Ln.
Goshen, KY 40026
(502) 439-9033
margaret@dropseednursery.com
The Energy Pros of Louisville is an education company based on the principle of providing sustainable home education for consumers. Whether you are remodeling or building a new home the Energy Pros of Louisville have seminars and classes to help you make the most educated and sustainable decision. The Energy Pros of Louisville is available to come into your organization to educate on the impact our homes make on the enviornment.
11608 Electron Dr.
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 266-8871
emma@theenergypros.net
Allow us to teach you about Home Energy Conservation, and the latest technology designed to improve your comfort while lowering your electricity consumption. Lower Use means Lower Bills, and we can all feel good about helping the planet. One time consultation fee is usually offset by immediate savings in utility bills.
2700 Hillside Terrace
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 608-9145
enpoweredhome@gmail.com
220 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 589-1444
Located on the outskirts of Louisville, this state park has fitness & nature trails, a gymnasium, indoor basketball and badminton courts, soccer and softball fields, tennis courts, a BMX track, a model airplane field, arts and crafts classes, a dog park, a community garden for seniors, an archery range, a pool, and rentable picnic shelters.
E. P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park
3000 Freys Hill Road
Louisville, KY 40241-2131
(502) 429-7270
The Falls of the Ohio State Park and Interpretive Center is located on the banks of the Ohio River, overlooking downtown Louisville. A 14 minute, large screen movie introduces visitors to "400 Million Years at the Falls", which begins with the Devonian Sea and travels through history to the present time. The exhibits cover the natural and cultural history of the area in detail. The staff of the State Park monitors the Falls of the Ohio National Wildlife Conservation Area, known locally as the "fossil beds." We provide education programs to promote an awareness of the importance of this unique natural resource and the need to protect it. We also work with ORSANCO on the yearly Ohio River Sweep and with local agencies on watershed awareness and conservation. The park provides opportunities for fishing, hiking, bird watching, boating and picnics.
201 West Riverside Drive
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812)280-9970
park@dnr.in.gov
Purchasing a share in the Family Farm Project supports local farmers and provides a mix of produce for 25 weeks (May through October). Produce pickup is Wednesdays 4-6:30pm at 800 West Market.
During the growing season, we plant, care for and harvest a large selection of tasty vegetables using a system known formerly as "organic" (for further explanation and details, see, "Why We Will Not Certify".) For 24 weeks, from May through November, we provide a weekly harvest box to each of our shareholders.
iachodkowski@NOSPAM.hotmail.com
We are a non-profit education agency partnering wtih a working farm to teach the Louisville community about the processes and products of organic and local agriculture. Our mission is to increase agricultural awareness in the community of Louisville, enabling people to identify their role and responsibility in the food system. We provide hands-on agricultural education on the farm for student pre-k through adult as well as professional development for educators. We can also bring educational programs to your school or other location, especially during winter. Our inquiry-based approach to teaching emphasizes real experience, and participants are encouraged to use all their senses to explore the farm. All programs support the guidelines set forth by the Kentucky Department of Education and can meet curricular goals for Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Math and Practical Living.
9001 Limehouse Lane
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 413-5989
foodliteracyproject@gmail.com
"Our mission is to build a worldwide gifting movement that reduces waste, saves precious resources and eases the burden on our landfills while enabling our members to benefit from the strength of a larger community."
Hours change seasonally, check the website
Vegetables, plants, shrubs, herbs
2400 Lower Hunters Trace
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 447-6809
Governor's Office of Energy Policy
The Office of Energy Policy’s mission is to oversee the implementation of Kentucky’s comprehensive energy strategy for Kentucky. The guiding principles include: 1) Maintain Kentucky’s low-cost energy; 2) Responsibly develop Kentucky’s energy resources; and 3) Preserve Kentucky’s commitment to environmental quality.
500 Mero Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-7192 or 1-800-282-0868
Greater Louisville Sierra Club
The Greater Louisville Sierra Club is a community grassroots organization that strives to inform its members, the public and decision makers on environmental, natural resource, and land use issues. The Sierra Club will work aggressively and effectively for clean air and water and the preservation of habitat for all species including human beings. We do this because we believe in the intrinsic value of all living things and the need to ensure sustainability for future generations.
P.O. Box 562
Jeffersonville, IN 47131
(502) 897-3335
mark.atwell@kentucky.sierraclub.org
Green Earth Outdoors provides turnkey personalized sustainable adventure vacations for families; experience-based wilderness trips for academic groups, youth organizations, private groups and corporate teams; and outdoor skills training for groups, guides and camp counselors.
P.O. Box 1117
Louisville, KY 40201
(502)475-7445
info@greenearthoutdoors.com
We ask that local elected officials and candidates (Republicans, Democrats, and independents) make Global Environmental Sustainability the basis of their service and platforms. Global Environmental Sustainability is THE local issue of our time and the future.
107 W. Market St.
Louisville, KY 40202
(502)583-1566
j@thegreeningoflouisville.org
Handled with care to eliminate the stress and illness that requires antibiotic medications,once enrolled in our production system, our cattle receive no hormonal implants. In addition, any ill animal treated with antibiotics will not be sold as Green River beef. Natural beef packaged without additives or preservatives. Our beef is minimally processed with no coloring agents, no chemical tenderizers and no flavor enhancements. Located approximately 80 miles from Louisville, Green River Beef is sold in Louisville at Doll's Market.
Green River Cattle Company
204 Industrial Drive, Suite 2
PO Box 82
Greensburg, KY 42743
(270) 932-9677
info@greenrivercattle.com
Growing Louisville...Green! is meant to be a movement, and community involvement program for the entire city. By bringing together Industry, Government and Community with a mindset of sustained and environmentally sound growth, we hope to create the next generation of policy and action for us all.
Heart of St. Matthews Farmers' Market
Mid-May until the end of Sept., Sat. 8am-Noon
Produce, eggs, flowers, herbs, baked goods, cheese, bread, plants
Beargrass Christian Church
4100 Shelbyville Rd.
502-896-1161
Heine Brothers' Coffee's five neighborhood cafes are Louisville's neighborhood gathering places. Our values are Quality, Community and Conscience. We sell fair trade, organic coffee and tea, hot and cold drinks and tasty sandwiches and baked goods.
1295 Bardstown Rd. (at Longest Ave.)
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 456-5108
1449 Bardstown Rd. (at Eastern Pkwy.)
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 454-5212
2714 Frankfort Ave.
Louisville, KY 40206
(502)899-5551
119 Chenoweth Lane
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 893-5103
2200 Bardstown Rd. (at Douglass Loop)
Louisville, KY 40205
(502)515-0830
Daily, dawn-dusk during apple season
3200 Apple Hill Rd.
Louisville KY 40245
(502) 243-4196
Hotter Times Landscaping
This is a small scale Native Landscaping Service that specializes in the development of landscaping which utilizes predominantly species and cultivars which are native to kentucky. Permaculture and extensive knowledge of the regions ecology as well as upwards of 10 years experience landscaping are employed. You will use less water on your landscape, spend less time "fussing" with it, and be able to contribute to the restoration of the regions vanishing diversity. Various levels of consultation are available - basic consultation, basic consultation+yard planting, habitat restoration and the climate changers package.
222 Choctaw Rd.
Louisville, KY 40207
(502)592-7160
hottertimes@gmail.com
Pick your own fruits & vegetables
Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm
(812) 923-9813
"The Humana Foundation supports organizations that improve the quality of life in communities where Humana has a meaningful presence. Organizations must be nonprofit and classified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt by the Internal Revenue Service. Individuals and private foundations are not eligible to receive funds"
500 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 580-3613
The Greater Louisville Sierra club sponsors this outreach program for inner city youth and physically disabled people. The program promotes "appreciation and protection of our local and global environments through a process of outdoor exploration, education, spiritual growth and sharing."
JCPS Center for Environmental Education
The mission of the Jefferson County Public Schools Center for Environmental Education is to promote and support curricular initiatives that aid JCPS students in becoming environmentally literate and academically successful. The JCPS Center for Environmental Education is dedicated to engaging all students' minds and hands in real-world investigations of natural and cultural environments.
JCPS Gheens Academy
4425 Preston Highway
Louisville, KY 40059
(502) 485-3295
david.wicks@jefferson.kyschools.us
Jefferson County Cooperative Extension Service
"Kentucky Cooperative Extension is the educational resource for all Kentuckians that serves as a catalyst to build better communities and improve quality of life." The Cooperative Extension Service is especially strong in providing information on horticulture and agriculture.
Urban Government Center
810 Barret Avenue
Louisville, KY 40204-1782
(502) 569-2344
Jeffersontown Farmers' Market
May - November 3: Saturdays, 7:30am - Noon, Tuesdays, 2-5pm
Vegetables, fruits, starter and bedding plants.
Jeffersontown Pavilion, near the intersection of Watterson Trail and Taylorsville Road
502-267-1674
Just Creations is a not-for-profit fair trade retail store providing marketing assistance to low-income craftspeople throughout the developing world. In marketing their products, we aim to provide long-term, sustainable employment opportunities that enable the artisans to provide food, education, housing and health care for their families.
2722 Frankfort Ave.
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 897-7319
info@justcreations.org
Kentuckiana Air Education (KAIRE)
KAIRE is Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District's community outreach and education program for the Louisville metro area.
850 Barret Ave.
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 574-6000
Kentuckiana Regional Planning & Development Agency: Transportation Division
"The KIPDA Transportation Division provides planning and technical assistance to help meet the transportation needs of all counties within the Louisville (KY-IN) Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA) and the KIPDA Area Development District (ADD) giving emphasis to bicycle, highway, paratransit, pedestrian and public transit modes of transportation."
11520 Commonwealth Drive
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 266-6084
Kentuckians for the Commonwealth
901 Franklin Street
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 589-3188
Kentucky Clean Fuels Coalition
The goal of the Kentucky Clean Fuels Coalition is to improve air quality and support economic development across Kentucky by promoting the use of clean fuels. Includes information on where to buy biodiesel and ethanol in Kentucky.
P.O. Box 5174
Louisville, KY 40255
(502) 452-9152
This listserv is a forum for Kentucky cyclists.
Kentucky Division for Air Quality
803 Schenkel Lane
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 573-3382 ext. 390
Provided by the U.S. Dept of Energy, it provides statistics on Kentucky's: population & employment; gross domestic product, land in farms, and market value of agricultural products sold; prices of petroleum, natural gas, coal, and electricity; reserves, rigs & wells, production, capacity, net electricity generation, stocks, and production facilties; distribution centers, major pipelines, and fueling stations; consumption; and information on environmental programs, alternative fuels, and eletric power industry emissions.
Kentucky Interfaith Power & Light
Our mission is to protect God's creation by mobilizing a religious response to global climate change. We work with religious communities to educate their members to reduce their community's carbon footprint and that of its members.
P.O. Box 5084
Louisville, KY 40255
(502) 458-3268
timdarst@aye.net
Kentucky Mountain Bike Association
"KyMBA.org is the home of Kentucky mountain biking. Here you can learn about the Kentucky mountain bike scene, socialize with Kentucky mountain bikers, find out when rides and races are held, join the club, and make life-long friends."
Kentucky Pollution Prevention Center
KPPC provides pollution prevention and energy efficiency assessments and shows businesses, schools, and other organizations how to reduce their waste.
420 Lutz Hall
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 40292
(502) 852-0965
Kentucky Resources Council provides free legal, strategic, and policy assistance on environmental issues available to the low-income individuals and communities, to environmental and conservation organizations, to communities and to local governments in the Commonwealth.
P.O. Box 1070
Frankfort, KY 40602
(502) 875-2428
The Kentucky Solar Partnership’s goals are to:
(1) Determine and break down barriers to the growth in number of solar installations in our state;
(2) Generate informative resource materials;
(3) Educate community and students on the benefits of solar energy use;
(4) Demonstrate with appropriate, safe, code approved solar installations.
2235 Gregory Woods Road
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 227-4562 or 1-888-576-6527
solar@kysolar.org
Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission
"Mission: To protect Kentucky's natural heritage by (1) identifying, acquiring and managing natural areas that represent the best known occurrences of rare native species, natural communities and significant natural features in a statewide nature preserve system; (2) working with others to protect biological diversity; and (3) educating Kentuckians as to the value and purpose of nature preserves and biodiversity conservation."
801 Schenkel Lane
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 573-2886
naturepreserves@ky.gov
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
200 Mero Street
Frankfort, KY 40622
(502) 564-4890
"Working to protect and restore Kentucky's waterways and their watersheds by building effective alliances for their stewardship."
Bakery Square, Suite 222
120 Webster Street
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 589-8008
"Lawn Care for Cleaner Air" includes various types of landscaping that visually enhance the property with very minimal use of gasoline-powered equipment such as lawn mowers, string trimmers, leaf blowers, etc.
Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District
850 Barret Ave.
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 574-6000
The purpose of the Lead-Safe Louisville Program is to eliminate lead hazards that exist in both owner-occupied and rental units in the Metro Louisville area, especially those in which children under six years of age reside.
An organization founded by Chad Pregracke to cleanup our rivers. LL&W conducts cleanups and educational workshops. They host cleanups of the Ohio River and area creeks.
17624 Route 84 North
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 496-9848
Louisville and Jefferson County Environmental Trust
c/o Metro Planning & Design Services
444 South Fifth Street, Suite 300
Louisville, KY 40202-4313
(502) 574-6230
This cycling club promotes bicycling and advocates for bicyclists' rights. It's site includes information on the elevation and grade of local hills as well as info on bicycling events in the region.
P.O. Box 35541
Louisville, KY 40232-5541
president@louisvillebicycleclub.org
Louisville Climate Action Network
Louisville CAN! is a network of organizations and individuals committed to fighting global climate change. Individual and organizational members receive periodic educational postings and calls to action. LCAN takes a multi-faceted approach, including offering presentations and educational information, encouraging individuals to take the LCAN pledge, soliciting other organizations to join the network and assist with spreading the word and lobbying governments to actively lead by positive example.
P.O. Box 4594
Louisville, KY 40204
(502)238-3210
info@louisvillecan.org
Louisville Diversified Services Enabling Garden
Located on the Campus of the Ursuline Sisters on Lexington Road, the LDS Enabling Garden "serves as a place where people with disabilities can garden, interact with the wider community, and enjoy the outdoors in a way that most of us take for granted."
410 West Chestnut Street, Suite 900
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 581-0658
Louisville Food Security Task Force
The Food Security Task Force works to increase the capacity of community residents to work among themselves and with organizations, business owners, government agencies and policy-makers to address systemic barriers to healthy eating, especially in disadvantaged communities.
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 649-4970
"Louisville Green is a fertilizer made of organic, nutrient rich and highly treated solids left over after municipal wastewater treatment. This processed by-product can be recycled and applied as a fertilizer to improve and maintain productive soils and stimulate plant growth."
(502) 459-2181
Louisville Metro
Crisis Utility Assistance Program
Weatherization Assistance Program
601 W. Jefferson Street
3rd floor, City Hall
Louisville, KY 40202
Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District
"The Air Pollution Control District is responsible for developing emission and ambient air standards, monitoring air quality in Louisville, and tracking trends in the surrounding metropolitan area. The department’s goals are to ensure healthy air for breathing while helping local industries and businesses meet local, state and national air emission standards." Includes: Kentuckiana Air Education, a community outreach branch of APCD, and the Strategic Toxic Air Reduction Program.
850 Barret Ave. #205
Louisville, KY 40204-1745
(502) 574-6000
Louisville Metro - Division of Solid Waste Management
Provides information on recycling in Louisville as well as residential garbage, yard waste, junk disposal, and hazardous materials information.
600 Meriwether Avenue
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 574-3571
Louisville Metro Parks manages 123 parks in Louisville/Jefferson County! Find the parks alphabetically, by feature, near your home or in your district.
P.O. Box 37280
Louisville, KY 40233
(502) 456-8100
Louisville Nature Center & Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve
Located across from the Louisville Zoo, the Louisville Nature Center includes walking trails, gardens, exhibits and children's activities.
3745 Illinois Avenue
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 458-1328
lnc@bellsouth.net
The Louisville Zoo, a non-profit organization and State Zoo of Kentucky, is dedicated to bettering the bond between people and our planet by providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for visitors and leadership in scientific research and conservation education. The Zoo is accredited by the American Association of Museums (AAM) and by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
1100 Trevilian Way
Louisville, KY 40213
(502)459-2181
Margie's Fields
Daily, dawn-dusk during strawberry season
10023 Oak Grove Rd.
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 231-2349
Middletown Farmers' Market
June 3 - September, Saturdays 8:30am-Noon
Produce, bread, eggs
Village Square Shopping Center, 11800 Shelbyville Road.
502-845-2117
Naturally grown fruits and vegetables, hormone and antibiotic free meats and poultry. Farm fresh eggs. Community Supported Agriculture subscriptions available. Produce can also be found at Phoenix Hill Farmers' Market and Bardstown Road Farmers Market. Misty Meadows Farm is located approximately 60 miles from Louisville.
215 Blevins Road
Payneville, KY 40157
(270) 496-4218
mmfarm@bbtel.com
"The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive."
Kentucky Chapter Office
642 West Main Street
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 259-9655
New Earth sells supplies for hydroponic, indoor and organic gardens, as well as greenhouses.
9806 Taylorsville Rd.
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 261-0005
Ninth Street Farmers' Market
May - Christmas Eve, Wednesdays-Saturdays 10am-7pm
Produce, smoked meats, homemade ice cream, flowers
912 W. Chestnut St.
502-561-6370
Promotes environmental protection and fosters stewardship of the Ohio River through education and collaboration with scientists and governmental agencies.
P.O. Box 42460
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 460-3365
orf@ohioriverfdn.org
OVCE uses the methane generated by landfill to fuel their creation of art.
info@ohiovalleycreativenergy.org
Old Louisville Farmers' Market
June 6 - October, Wednesdays 3-6pm
Vegetables, fruits, flowers
Walnut Street Baptist Church parking lot
(Third St. and St. Catherine)
The Olmsted Parks touch each of us in different ways. And each of us can give something special in return to keep our parks healthy and vital. Our volunteer program, Park Champions, is a fun and interesting way to get involved. Whether it’s one day a year or once a week, you can make a difference by volunteering your time. It’s a great way to learn about the environment, make new friends, get some exercise, and have fun—all while making a positive difference in our Olmsted Parks.
Restoring health to woodlands, ponds, meadows and other natural areas takes a lot of hands-on effort. Individuals, families and groups can take part in projects that will root out invasive plants, rebuild trails, and restore native plants. Volunteers are needed during the week, and on the weekends.
P.O. Box 37280
Louisville, KY 40233-7280
info@olmstedparks.org
A collaborative effort between Louisville Metro Government, the University of Louisville, and the Jefferson County Public Schools to coordinate environmental efforts in Louisville.
Phoenix Hill Farmers' Market
April 22 - October 28, Tuesdays 3-6:30pm
Vegetables, fruits, meat, eggs, baked goods, plants, and cut flowers
829 E. Market St.
502-583-7133
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Stephen T. Porter, Attorney
I am a land use attorney and usually represent neighbors, neighborhood associations and environmental groups in their battles to insure smart growth and low-impact development.
2406 Tucker Station Rd.
Louisville, KY 40299
(502)297-9991
stpinlou@aol.com
Portland/Shawnee Farmers' Market
June 10 - October 28, Saturdays 9am-Noon
Vegetables, melons and flowers.
Portland Baptist Church parking lot
(38th and Market St.)
Rainbow Blossom Farmers' Market
May 20 - October, Sundays, Noon-4pm
Produce, herbs, locally-produced meat, eggs and native plants
3738 Lexington Rd.
Rainbow Blossom Natural Food Markets
12401 Shelbyville Rd.
Louisville, KY 40243
(502)
244-2022
3738 Lexington Rd.
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 896-0189
3608 Springhurst Blvd.
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 339-5090
Ray's Monkey House and Kid Cafe
We are a kid-friendly progressive coffee shop, micro-roastery and community gathering place. We offer vegan food and drink options, and provide organic products whenever possible.
1578 Bardstown Rd
Louisville, KY 40205
(502)212-4338
raysmonkeyhouse@gmail.com
Located in southern Indiana (approx. 55 miles from downtown Louisville), Rose Acre Farms is a family-owned egg farm. They offer Free-Roaming eggs which come from chickens that are kept in a open, cage-free hen house. These eggs are unique also in that the feed is completely all-natural, with no added hormones, animal fats or animal by-products. The chickens are free to run loose around the hen house. The eggs come in a 100% recycled paper egg carton. Rose Acre Free-Roaming eggs can be purchased at Doll's Market.
Rose Acre Farms
Rural Route 5
P.O. Box 1250
Seymour, Indiana 47274
(812) 497-2557
Rowan Street Farmers' Market
June 1 - October 15, Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm
Fruits and vegetables
Corner of 18th and Rowan Street
Sierra Club: Greater Louisville Group
The Greater Louisville Sierra Club is a community organization which promotes clean air and water and the preservation of habitat for all species. The club sponsors outings and events and organizes volunteer activities.
(502) 897-3335
"Slow Food Bluegrass is a Kentucky convivium of Slow Food International. We are a food education group dedicated to promoting growers and producers of good, clean and fair food products throughout the Bluegrass region. In partnership with related nonprofit organizations, state govenment agencies, colleges and universities in our state, we raise awareness of food related issues that present challenges to the quality of life of the people in our state. Through our group's activities we intend to make positive contributions that will lead to the availabilty of healthier food and a cleaner environment for this and future generations of Kentuckians."
Smoketown Farmers' Market
June 9 - October, Saturdays 9am-Noon
Vegetables, melons and flowers
Meyzeek Middle School (corner of Preston St. and Breckinridge St.)
St. Francis in the Fields Episcopal Church Market
June 2 - October, Saturdays 10am-1pm, Tuesdays 4-6:30pm
Fruits, vegetables, plants and cut flowers, goat milk and honey products.
Wolf Pen Branch Road at US Hwy 42
812-968-3693
St. Matthews Farmers' Market
Mid-April - October, Thursdays 2-5pm
Late summer - October, Mondays 2-5pm
Fruits, vegetables, plants, and flowers.
330 N. Hubbards Lane
502-222-9504
St. Peter Claver Community Garden
ACTIVE Louisville collaborated with the Louisville Metro Housing Authority, the Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD), the Jefferson County Cooperative Extension Service, the Presbyterian Community Center, and several Louisville Metro Government departments to develop a community and educational garden on the grounds of the St. Peter Claver Community Center in the heart of the Smoketown Neighborhood. The first seeds were planted this spring in plots adopted by community members, the Presbyterian Child Development Center, Meyzeek Middle School, the Presbyterian Community Center and Bates Memorial Baptist Church. Community garden plots are available for the use of neighborhood residents, and community groups are welcome to explore programming opportunities with us. For more information contact ACTIVE Louisville's Grants Coordinator Jennifer Clark at 819-7881 or activelouisville@gmail.com.
Sustain Kids is an eco-friendly, organic children's store offering clothing, toys, games, diapers, furniture and more! Visit our store at 3724 Frankfort Ave or online at www.sustainstores.com.
3724 Frankfort Ave.
Louisville, KY 40207
(502)897-8999
TARC: Transit Authority of River City
Public bus provider for Jefferson, Oldham and Bullitt Counties in Kentucky and Clark and Floyd Counties in Indiana. Schedules are searchable by route, by region, or by stop. Also try their Trip Planner.
1000 West Broadway
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 585-1234
Temple Farmers' Market
April - November, Tuesdays and Thursdays 3-7pm
Fruits, vegetables and flowers
5101 US Hwy 42 (corner of Lime Kiln Lane)
502-423-1818
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Nature's Best, certified naturally grown, wholesome food for your family is available to folks in the Louisville Metro area through Tenacity Farm. Farm tours are available to see our vegetables, pigs, goats, egg laying chickens, and "Hodie," our guard donkey. Donkey Hodie? Get it? We participate in Community Supported Agriculture with partners in the Louisville area. We also provide a variety of other products as they are available. Give us a call to visit the farm. We are a family friendly farm. Located approximately 45 miles from Louisville.
7786 Hwy 55
Campbellsburg, KY 40011
(502) 532-6324
Trauth Dairy is now certified as an rBGH free dairy. Located approximately 105 miles from Louisville, Trauth products are available at Walgreens, Speedway, Meijer, SuperValu and other local independent stores.
16 East 11th Street
PO Box 1770
Newport, KY 41071
(800) 544-6455
University of Louisville Center for Environmental Policy and Management
"Seeks to improve the economic efficiency and environmental efficacy outcomes of governmental and business environmental management practices. We specialize in the economic development – environmental protection intersections, including contaminated land redevelopment and smart growth planning.
426 Bloom Street
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 852-1588
cepmlou@louisville.edu
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The EPA site includes searchable databases on environmental activities and conditions including information on toxic chemicals, Superfund sites, watersheds, and compliance inspections.
US EPA Region 4
Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center
61 Forsyth Street, SW
Atlanta, GA 30303-8960
(404) 562-9900 or 1-800-241-1754
Watrous Associates Architects specializes in energy-efficient, green design for residences, commerical buildings, and institutional buildings. Mr. Watrous also consults on on hourly basis.
2711 W. Main Street
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 776-7007
watrousoffice@aol.com
Weisenberger Mills is located on the South Elkhorn Creek in southern Scott County, Kentucky (approx. 60 miles from downtown Louisville). The creek has provided the water to power the mill's twin turbines since the early 1800's. The mill produces flours, corn meals, grains & brans, grits, and other mixes. Weisenberger Mill products can be purchased online or at Doll's Market.
P.O. Box 215
Midway, KY 40347
859-254-5282 or
800-643-8678
FAX 859-254-0294
sales@weisenberger.com
This grocery has a wide selection of organic products.
4944 Shelbyville Road
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 899-5545