We may be months out from Thanksgiving and feasting for the holidays, but we've been constantly working to gather harvests for the less fortunate to be able to "feast" year-round! This time around Summit Ridge is making a routine about gathering donations for Harvesters, one of the larger food pantries here in the KC area. We buy groceries almost autonomously... [Read more...]

You don't have to live in a designated green community, to live a little green! You can improve your impact by doing the smallest things in your home or community. With America Recycles Day coming up on November 15th, residents can do as little as take a pledge to be a little bit more green in their lifestyle! Residents of Summit Ridge can find it easy... [Read more...]

The official day of Fall is tomorrow, September 23rd, 2011! However, it's not official to us until the leaves start changing and the smell of pines starts to fill the air. Much of Missouri is still green, but with the longer nights and cooler temperatures, you can start to see Fall happen in various regions. Between September and November you will see... [Read more...]

The Lee's Summit Farmers Market is almost back in season, and is set to open April 30th. Shopping at the farmers market allows you to shop local, which allows you easy access to organic produce and helps you support your neighbors and the local economy, just making Lee's Summit an even better place to live. If you'd like to attend the market, it's open... [Read more...]

Would you like to learn how to "green" your apartment, lifestyle and wallet?  Make plans to attend the Green on Green Sustainability Fair on October 9 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. (Green Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets in front of City Hall). There you will find fun and education for the entire family.  If you can, bring paper and old athletic shoes... [Read more...]

Kudos to the Lee's Summit R-7 school district and their commitment to "go green" and become a more eco-friendly organization!  As of this month, they are the first school district in the entire nation to institute an all-electronic truck policy for supply distribution within the district!  According to a press release on the district's website, this initiative... [Read more...]

A Green Tip, courtesy of the EPA... Look for hotels that encourage guests to use less water or energy. Hang up your towels to dry so you can use them again. Use the sheets more than a night or two. When you go out, look for local foods and souvenirs to reduce transportation. Before you go, unplug your computer, DVD player, and other electronics, and turn down... [Read more...]

Do you shop for your fresh food and produce locally? If not, you may want to give it some serious consideration. Although today's global market allows us to buy foods grown almost anywhere in the world at any given time, this option is not the most sustainable. Buying in-season fruits and vegetables that are locally grown helps to eliminate the environmental... [Read more...]

Check out this easy Do it Yourself recipe courtesy of The Daily Green… The Ultimate Body Scrub   1 cup course sea salt 1/2 cup baby oil (or even better, olive oil) Stir the ingredients together in a bowl and put into a screw top jar.  Leave for 24 hours.  Stir the mixture and apply to any areas of the body you wish to exfoliate.  Massage into... [Read more...]