Leland hosts series of workshops on going green

'Taking steps to become greener, the town of Leland invites its residents to have lunch at town hall and talk about the environment together.

The first workshop, part of the weekly Earthwise series, is scheduled for noon on Oct. 14. Headed by Jill Peleuses of Wilmington’s Wild Bird and Garden store, the discussion will center around birding in coastal N.C.

“The Leland Earthwise series is intended to educate citizens about issues in the natural world around them,” wrote Niel Brooks, Leland’s head of Parks and Recreation. Brooks is preparing Leland's comprehensive bicycle plan, which aims to connect the town’s neighborhoods and reduce traffic impact on the roads and environment.' Read the whole story in the Star News Online.