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EcoNet Tip of the Month: Eco-Education |
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Written by Nevada Home
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Tuesday, 01 July 2008 |
This month’s Nevada EcoNet tip: come learn about how to live “green” at Eco-Nights!
EcoNet is excited to offer Eco-Nights at its new location in the downtown West Street Market, 134 West Street between First and Second Streets. Every Wednesday night for ten weeks, from July 9 to September 10, EcoNet will present workshops about sustainable living. Each week, a different theme will be covered; in addition to the educational components of the workshop, twenty vendors offering original environmental services and goods that fit with the week’s theme will be present. For details, see schedule below. These workshops are free and open to the public; no reservations are necessary.
7/9
Eco-Gardening: Let it Grow
Water conservation, compost, worm buckets, xeriscape, native plants, local food, gardening clubs, food book clubs
7/16
Eco-Wild: Lion, Snakes, and Bears … Oh My!!
Protecting and living with wildlife in Nevada; trails; wildlife refuges; state parks; trails for hiking, biking, and riding; nature areas
7/23
Eco-Building: Build it Organic
Solar homes, LEED buildings, bamboo floors, recyclable furniture, passive solar, source it local, pervious concrete, no VOC paint, natural light
7/30
Eco-Tourism: Explore Nevada
Erase-your-trace camping, eco-lodging, skiing, rafting, kayaking, outdoor gear, restoration projects, scenic areas
8/6
Eco-Transport: Offset the Carbon Footprint
Electric cars, hybrid cars, biodiesel, waterless carwash, scooters, public transportation, carpool programs, air quality
8/13
Eco-Education: Green Back to School
From Pre-School To Grad-School: Green Your Classroom, Zero Waste Lunches, Academy For The Environment, Outdoor Education Programs
8/20
Eco-Camp: Zero Waste Burn
Don’t leave a footprint in the Black Rock, learn to make your Burning Man camp green
8/27
Eco-Health: Eco-Beauty Doesn’t Hurt
From yoga to nails and everything in body part in between
9/3
Eco-Waste: Cradle to Cradle
Less stuff, more recycling: from staple-less staplers to reclaimed wood
9/10
Eco-Energy: Energize Your Conservation
Solar, wind, geothermal … Nevada has it all. Double-paned windows, foam insulation, energy audits for your home and office.
Nevada EcoNet is the center for environmental information and education in Northern Nevada. For more information or to volunteer: 323-3433 or www.nevadaeconet.org. |
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