The EF-5 tornado that struck Joplin, Missouri on May 22, 2011 was a disaster on a scale that few communities have ever had to deal with in the U.S. And while the tragedy has been almost overwhelming in its scope, there are unique possibilities for the recovery. Greensburg GreenTown has worked with Joplin residents and sustainability experts from throughout southwest Missouri to launch GreenTown Joplin. Our mission is to help Joplin recover as sustainably as possible, and serve as a model for other communities. We have several projects underway and are in the planning stages of implementing some great ideas in Joplin.
We invite you to get acquainted with our new website and check out the resources that can help you make living easier and more affordable.
Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, May 30: Alternative Real Estate and Good Will Builders will construct a SIPs home for a couple who lost their house in the tornado. They'll get started around 8 a.m. and plan to have the walls up in a few hours! A great opportunity to learn about this house for the future, which should cost about a dollar a day to heat and cool. 2501 Connor, across the street from the Extreme Home Makeover project.
Saturday, June 2: Joplin's Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Sale from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the southwest parking lot of Northpark Mall, 101 North Range Line.
June 12-14: Restoration in the 21st Century at Missouri State University in Springfield. Join citizens and professionals from across the Ozarks to discuss the many facets and opportunities of habitat restoration on public and private lands.
Thursday, June 21: Third Thursday in beautiful downtown Joplin. Come see us at the GreenTown Joplin booth in the 300 block of Main Street.
Tuesdays and Fridays 11-2 and Saturdays 9-noon: Webb City Farmers Market in King Jack Park. Fresh, locally grown produce, live music, grass-fed meat, and much more.
Recent Articles:
Tips for Keeping Drinking Water Safe
Coming Soon: Truckload Sale of Rain Barrels and Compost Bins
LEED and Home Depot Announce Partnership!
Leaf the Air Pollution Outside!
NEW! A Place to Garden - Joplin Area Community Gardening
New Feature:
Check out our new Building Professionals page for recommended builders, architects, landscape companies, and much more! NEW! Section on Landscape Architects in the area.