Green Saves Green Member Meeting Minutes
Monday, March 9, 2026
5:30 p.m., Pasquotank County Library
Present: Martha Ann, Phyllis Bosomworth, Karl Brandspiegel, Mark Brothers, Nita Coleman, Shelley Cox, Jane Elfring, Julie Foster, Annette Garthwaite, Woody Garthwaite, Donna Gilbird, Marlene Greer, Steve Harris, Bobbie Hunsberger, Kurt Hunsberger, Linda Jones, David Jordan, MaryAnn Jordan, Bill Kruse, Sue Kruse, Sue Miller, Steve VanGiesen, Gail Ward, Gavin White, Holly White, Terry S.
Chair Report
Last month, Westin & Sampson held a virtual presentation for GSG members on the Causeway Park renovation and kayak launch. They were seeking member input on the design and type of kayak launch. We shared our preference for a fixed launch with a center ramp rather than a floating launch. They were receptive to our comments and suggestions. The project is expected to be complete by the end of the year. This will be the first official kayak launch for the future Pasquotank Paddle Trail.
The Saturday Bag & Tag soft plastic sorting event to help students meet their goals in the NexTrex Recycling Challenge was a success. Twenty-four volunteers sorted and weighed 525 pounds of soft plastics. River Road Middle School students and staff from Bridge Tutoring were there to help out. The 525 pounds will be divided among the three student groups GSG is partnering with on the Challenge.
Last month, Kurt, Bobbie, and Marlene joined River Road and Elizabeth City middle school students in the classroom to help sort and talk plastic. Anyone interested in joining in a future plastic sorting with students, please contact Marlene.
Shelley Cox, Director of Planning & Inspections, Pasquotank County Resilience Planning presentation
The county received a resilience planning grant from the NC Resilient Coastal Communities Program. The program helps coastal counties prepare for and adapt to the challenges of climate change and natural hazards. Once the planning phase is completed in July, the county will be eligible to receive funding through RCCP to implement its chosen strategies. The county is seeking input from residents through a survey, online workshops, and in-person events. To take the survey: https://tinyurl.com/PasquotankResiliencySurvey
Plant a Valentine After Action Report
We did not give out all 300 trees due to the change in the tree species we received from the nursery. People looking for the smaller trees we had publicized, did not want the larger trees. Jared took about a dozen trees to Happy Daisy to give away. A few suggestions for next year included an earlier delivery date to increase the chance of receiving what we ordered, and to approach schools to plant trees on campus. Nita will get with the Plant A Valentine team to gather ideas and suggestions before placing the tree order in July for the 2027 giveaway.
Martha mentioned she had numerous tree volunteers on her property we should consider digging up and using in GSG events and programs.
Upcoming Events
USCG Base Weeksville Road Litter Cleanup – NEW DATE & TIME. 9:30-11:30am, Wednesday, March 11. Gavin advised Chief’s Mess already had cleanup set for Wednesday and recommended we join them. Volunteers: Gavin, Marlene, Gail, Sue, Donna
Pre-Marathon Litter Cleanup – 9-11:30am, Saturday, April 4. Meet at Waterfront Park. Volunteers: Marlene, Sharon, Gail, Sara, Linda, Nita, Karl, Julie, Gavin, Jane. Mark volunteered he and Anna to clean up Chances Lane with Steve. Kurt & Bobbie volunteered to clean up Grice Street.
Earth Day Student Program - 9am-1:30pm, Wednesday, April 22, Charles Creek Park. Volunteers: Marlene, Woody, Annette, Gail, Abigail, Nita, Karl, Don, Julie
Camden HS Litter Cleanup – May 4, 1-3pm. National Science Honor Society students
Pre-Bassmaster Elite Litter Cleanup – June 6. Downtown E.C. + Parks and Charles Creek river sweep
Next meeting will be Monday, April 6,5:30 p.m. at the Pasquotank County Library
At the May 11 meeting, Weston & Sampson will give a presentation on the status and timeline of the Pasquotank Blueways Feasibility Study.