Archive for the ‘conservationalist’ Category

Wake County To Offer Free Landscape Workshop
Friday, October 3rd, 2008

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Citizens are invited to learn landscaping tips to prepare their yards for the winter and next spring at Wake County’s Fall Landscaping Workshop on Monday, October 6, 2008, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Cardinal Shelter at Crowder District Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Road, Apex. (more…)

NC Energy Customers Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint
Wednesday, October 1st, 2008

According to the Triangle Business Journal, Progress Energy Carolinas and NC GreenPower intorduced a new program Wednesday that will help utility customers reduce their carbon footprints.

Ganer Park “Goes Green”
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

080930_white_deer_park.jpgGARNER, N.C. - A new Garner park will set an example for the community by “going green.”

Officials broke ground Tuesday on what will become White Deer Park.

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EPA Seeks Grant Proposals
Monday, September 29th, 2008

Mineral Springs ParkAs part of its Aging Initiative, EPA is seeking grant proposals that train older adults to be environmental leaders, and demonstrate how greenways and sustainable streets can improve the quality of life and environmental quality for the active aging. The solicitation opened Sept. 24 and closes Nov. 21.

States or state agencies, the District of Columbia, territories, American Indian Tribes (federally recognized), and possessions of the United States are eligible to apply. It is also open to public and private universities, colleges, hospitals, laboratories, other public or private nonprofit institutions and 501 (c)(3) organizations.

EPA will award two grants totaling $200,000 in the winter of 2009.

Get more information about the grants.

Larry’s Bean Bag? Check Out This Bio-Degradable Bag From Larry’s Beans
Monday, September 29th, 2008

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So, yeah, the folks at Larry’s Beans have a new bio bag. So how does it work?

Click here to find out.

Coal: Where Do Obama And McCain Stand?
Wednesday, September 24th, 2008

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This blog from The Daily Green tries to sum it up.

Meredith College To Hold Green Event
Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

Meredith College will host the “Leading The Green Revolution” beginning Friday. Click here to learn more.

Pssst. Top Secret Photos Of New GM Volt Leaked — See Them Here
Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

The much-talked about GM Volt is in plain view now thanks to some leaked publicity photos. Click through to see the photos from Tree Hugger. Oh, and nevermind the executive types standing beside it.

Residents Help Make a Greener Cary
Thursday, September 11th, 2008

CARY, N.C. — Cary town leaders said they have been doing their part to keep the area clean, but now they’re taking things a bit further.

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Toyota Introduces World’s Smallest Car — Really?
Monday, September 8th, 2008

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Check out the talk about Toyota’s iQ. See it here at Treehugger.com.

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