Cathy talks about green 'end of summer' get aways - from Eureka Springs, Arkansas. While gas is still fairly cheap, why not enjoy a driving vacation to some place where you can enjoy the great outdoors, affordably! For more info about the charming town of Eureka Springs visit www.eurekapspringschamber.com or www.eurekasprings.org

Cathy talks with Anna Mather, of 'Anna's Adaptations' about going green with clothing - as in 'recycing' old clothes into new ones. Anna creates wonderful new clothing out of things like old mens shirts, out of date or out of style pieces or perhaps things that no longer fit. With a bit of creativity, who knows - a new wardrobe may be as close as your closet!
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Cathy talks with LaVerne Williams – the Granddaddy of Green Architecture in Houston and points beyond. LaVerne has been practicing ‘green architecture’ since the 1970’s – long before LEED and words like sustainability were part of the common lexicon. He has a wealth of information about building green – both new homes and remodeling older homes to be more energy efficient and livable. His company Environment Associates has won numerous awards and designed the first LEED platinum certified house in the Austin , Texas area. You can check out his work at www.EnvironmentAssoc.com .

Cathy talks with some parents and kids about what they like to do outside. Hear from 2 moms and 5 kids – ages 4 through 17 – on why playing outside is important – and so much fun!

Tim Magner

Cathy talks with Tim about his company ‘Green Sugar Press’ which publishes children’s books about nature and the environment. Tim is passionate about getting kids outdoors to play – a dirty kid is a healthy kid! Check out Tim’s books at www.GreenSugarPress.com

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Joining Cathy for a discussion of gardening as a part of ‘permaculture’ is Shawn McFarland, AIA – a LEED certified architect and permaculture teacher with Urban Harvest, in Houston

'Being green with our food choices' and discussion about the new movie 'Food, Inc.'