Root Local
931 Monroe Drive NE, Atlanta, 30308
(404) 369-3708
Root Local is an Atlanta group that helps people take part in caring for the environment. It runs EMMA, a free online map of businesses and groups that have been reviewed for green practices. It also holds community events and brings neighbors and partner groups together for volunteer work.
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- Taking volunteers now
- YesFrom the description, not confirmed
- How to sign up
- Find volunteer projects on the Root Local community calendar, or join the Pollinators through the Get Involved page.From the description, not confirmed
What they offer 12
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Collective impact partner connectionsService
Root Local acts as a hub that brings environmental groups together. It has connected partner groups so they can work together for bigger results.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
EMMA — Eco-Map of Metro AtlantaService
EMMA is an online map and guide to Metro Atlanta businesses and groups that have been reviewed for real green practices. You can use it to find places to shop, visit, or give back.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
EMMA Community CalendarService
An online calendar lists Root Local's sustainability events and volunteer projects. It also shows events from partner groups. You can see it by month or as a list.
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Environmental collaboration, sustainability initiatives, collective impact coordinationService
This service helps people and groups work together on environmental projects, sustainability efforts, and shared community goals. It is for people or organizations looking to coordinate local impact.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Get added to EMMAService
Businesses and groups doing environmental work can apply to be listed on the EMMA map. Listings are reviewed for real green practices.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Pollinator NetworkProgram
Pollinators are community members who help Root Local by joining committees, planning events, and volunteering with partner groups. They learn about local environmental work and get access to resources and experts.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Sustainability Self-AssessmentService
A simple, informal tool that helps a business think about where it is on its green journey. It is not a test, a certification, or an official review.
Events 5
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Climate & Cocktails Happy Hour
Every year · 5:30–7:30 pm
Root Local and My Green Earth bring residents together to meet sustainability experts and learn about environmental solutions.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 5
Comedy to Save the Planet
Annual
An annual Earth Day comedy celebration raises support for Root Local's environmental work.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Costume Swap at Oakland Cemetery
Saturday and Sunday, October 3 and 4, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Root Local and Historic Oakland Foundation collect gently used Halloween costumes so they are not thrown away. Families can then pick costumes from the collection for free on the weekend of the swap.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 5
Think Natives First Plant Conference
Annual
An annual conference teaches landscape professionals practical ways to use native plants in their projects.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Root Local community events
Date not announced
Root Local holds community events each year about how what we make, buy, and throw away affects people and the planet. Past events include a plant conference, a comedy show, and tours.
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