Blogging For Sustainability
As part of our Green Streets Block Party, we will be painting a vibrant, environmental mural in the street around the Feld Davis Park. Local artist Rocky Martinez will be overseeing the street painting activity. This free event is geared for the whole family. To sign up for this event, please RSVP to Josh Colwell at josh@watershedmg.org or by calling 520-396-3266. Space is limited.
When: April 10th from 10am - 1pm
Each year more than 500 homeowners attend WaterSmart classes taught by local conservation experts through the University of Arizona Pima County Cooperation Extension. Classes are free, popular, and seating is limited, so advanced registration is strongly recommended. To register or for more information, contact Kathryn or Teri at (520)626-5161. On the web, WaterSmart can be found at http://ag.arizona.edu/pima/smartscape/ All classes are sponsored by Tucson Water and taught at Pima County Cooperative Extension, 4210 N. Campbell Avenue in Tucson.
Date: Wednesday, June 9th
Time: 12:00 noon - 2:00pm (Bring a lunch!)
Each year more than 500 homeowners attend WaterSmart classes taught by local conservation experts through the University of Arizona Pima County Cooperation Extension. Classes are free, popular, and seating is limited, so advanced registration is strongly recommended. To register or for more information, contact Kathryn or Teri at (520)626-5161. On the web, WaterSmart can be found at http://ag.arizona.edu/pima/smartscape/ All classes are sponsored by Tucson Water and taught at Pima County Cooperative Extension, 4210 N. Campbell Avenue in Tucson.
Date: Wednesday, June 9th
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Each year more than 500 homeowners attend WaterSmart classes taught by local conservation experts through the University of Arizona Pima County Cooperation Extension. Classes are free, popular, and seating is limited, so advanced registration is strongly recommended. To register or for more information, contact Kathryn or Teri at (520)626-5161. On the web, WaterSmart can be found at http://ag.arizona.edu/pima/smartscape/ All classes are sponsored by Tucson Water and taught at Pima County Cooperative Extension, 4210 N. Campbell Avenue in Tucson.
Date: Saturday, June 5th
Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Each year more than 500 homeowners attend WaterSmart classes taught by local conservation experts through the University of Arizona Pima County Cooperation Extension. Classes are free, popular, and seating is limited, so advanced registration is strongly recommended. To register or for more information, contact Kathryn or Teri at (520)626-5161. On the web, WaterSmart can be found at http://ag.arizona.edu/pima/smartscape/ All classes are sponsored by Tucson Water and taught at Pima County Cooperative Extension, 4210 N. Campbell Avenue in Tucson.
Date: Saturday, May 15th
Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Each year more than 500 homeowners attend WaterSmart classes taught by local conservation experts through the University of Arizona Pima County Cooperation Extension. Classes are free, popular, and seating is limited, so advanced registration is strongly recommended. To register or for more information, contact Kathryn or Teri at (520)626-5161. On the web, WaterSmart can be found at http://ag.arizona.edu/pima/smartscape/ All classes are sponsored by Tucson Water and taught at Pima County Cooperative Extension, 4210 N. Campbell Avenue in Tucson.
Date: Saturday, May 15th
Time: 8:30 am - 12:00 noon
Each year more than 500 homeowners attend WaterSmart classes taught by local conservation experts through the University of Arizona Pima County Cooperation Extension. Classes are free, popular, and seating is limited, so advanced registration is strongly recommended. To register or for more information, contact Kathryn or Teri at (520)626-5161. On the web, WaterSmart can be found at http://ag.arizona.edu/pima/smartscape/ All classes are sponsored by Tucson Water and taught at Pima County Cooperative Extension, 4210 N. Campbell Avenue in Tucson.
Date: Wednesday, May 12th
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00pm
Each year more than 500 homeowners attend WaterSmart classes taught by local conservation experts through the University of Arizona Pima County Cooperation Extension. Classes are free, popular, and seating is limited, so advanced registration is strongly recommended. To register or for more information, contact Kathryn or Teri at (520)626-5161. On the web, WaterSmart can be found at http://ag.arizona.edu/pima/smartscape/ All classes are sponsored by Tucson Water and taught at Pima County Cooperative Extension, 4210 N. Campbell Avenue in Tucson.
When: Wednesday, April 14th
Time: Noon - 2pm (Bring a lunch!)
Each year more than 500 homeowners attend WaterSmart classes taught by local conservation experts through the University of Arizona Pima County Cooperation Extension. Classes are free, popular, and seating is limited, so advanced registration is strongly recommended. To register or for more information, contact Kathryn or Teri at (520)626-5161. On the web, WaterSmart can be found at http://ag.arizona.edu/pima/smartscape/ All classes are sponsored by Tucson Water and taught at Pima County Cooperative Extension, 4210 N. Campbell Avenue in Tucson.
When: Wednesday, April 14th
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Each year more than 500 homeowners attend WaterSmart classes taught by local conservation experts through the University of Arizona Pima County Cooperation Extension. Classes are free, popular, and seating is limited, so advanced registration is strongly recommended. To register or for more information, contact Kathryn or Teri at (520)626-5161. On the web, WaterSmart can be found at http://ag.arizona.edu/pima/smartscape/ All classes are sponsored by Tucson Water and taught at Pima County Cooperative Extension, 4210 N. Campbell Avenue in Tucson.
When: Saturday, April 3rd
Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Each year more than 500 homeowners attend WaterSmart classes taught by local conservation experts through the University of Arizona Pima County Cooperation Extension. Classes are free, popular, and seating is limited, so advanced registration is strongly recommended. To register or for more information, contact Kathryn or Teri at (520)626-5161. On the web, WaterSmart can be found at http://ag.arizona.edu/pima/smartscape/ All classes are sponsored by Tucson Water and taught at Pima County Cooperative Extension, 4210 N. Campbell Avenue in Tucson.
When: Saturday, April 3rd
Time: 8:30 am - 12:00 noon
Each year more than 500 homeowners attend WaterSmart classes taught by local conservation experts through the University of Arizona Pima County Cooperation Extension. Classes are free, popular, and seating is limited, so advanced registration is strongly recommended. To register or for more information, contact Kathryn or Teri at (520)626-5161. On the web, WaterSmart can be found at http://ag.arizona.edu/pima/smartscape/ All classes are sponsored by Tucson Water and taught at Pima County Cooperative Extension, 4210 N. Campbell Avenue in Tucson.
When: Saturday, March 20th
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Each year more than 500 homeowners attend WaterSmart classes taught by local conservation experts through the University of Arizona Pima County Cooperation Extension. Classes are free, popular, and seating is limited, so advanced registration is strongly recommended. To register or for more information, contact Kathryn or Teri at (520)626-5161. On the web, WaterSmart can be found at http://ag.arizona.edu/pima/smartscape/ All classes are sponsored by Tucson Water and taught at Pima County Cooperative Extension, 4210 N. Campbell Avenue in Tucson.
When: Wednesday, March 10th
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Town Hall on Water and Solar Conservation programs available through the City of Tucson. Where: Eastside City Hall, 7575 E. Speedway Blvd.
When: March 10th 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Vice Mayor Glassman will provide an update on the Ward 2 Council Office’s committees on “Tucson: The Solar City” as well as the water harvesting project that is underway at the office, funded by a grant from the Tohono O’odham Nation.
Bruce Plenk, City of Tucson’s solar coordinator, will provide an overview of City solar projects that have been installed during the past 10 years as well as solar initiatives that are part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar America program.
Ilene Grossman will provide an overview of Tucson Water’s conservation programs, including rebate and educational programs, such as the Zanjero Program (home water audits), toilet rebates, irrigation system rebates, Rinse Smart Program, WaterSmart Business Program, SmartScape and WaterSmart Workshops, water-waste ordinance, and new water harvesting ordinances.
Space is limited. Please RSVP to Amanda Colon in the Ward 2 Council Office, 520-791-4687.
Who Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and Pima County Public Library present Women’s Solar Power 101: A Community Education Series on Solar Energy
What
This Solar Power 101 is designed for women and reflects the theme of Women’s History Month: Women Taking the Lead to Save our Planet.
Presentations
- The Basics of Solar Electric and Hot Water: Katharine Kent from The Solar Store will give a detailed overview of how solar energy works, what it costs, and who should go solar.
- Energy Efficiency and Conservation: Gina Murphy-Darling—known as Mrs. Green—will discuss ways to save energy and money around the home.
- City of Tucson Office of Conservation and Sustainable Development: Nicole Urban-Lopez will give an update on what Tucson is doing to save energy and that are available to assist residents.
- Solar Power for the Home - Getting Started: The basics of solar energy residential systems.
When
Thursday, March 11, 6-8 p.m.
Where
Miller-Golf Links Branch Library, 9640 E. Golf Links Road, Tucson, on the south side of Golf Links, just east of Harrison.
Space is limited for this presentation. Please RSVP by Monday, March 8: RSVPsolar@mail.house.gov or (520) 881-3588. For more solar energy information, please visit www.giffords.house.gov
Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and Pima County Public Library present Solar Power 101: A Community Education Series on Solar Energy When: Thursday, February 25, 2010, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive, Oro Valley (On the south side of Naranja, just east of La Canada)
Space is limited for this presentation. Please RSVP by Monday, February 22: RSVPsolar@mail.house.gov or (520) 881-3588
Presentations:
- An overview of residential photovoltaic solar energy system choices and installation steps.
- Solar Energy International: SEI is a non-profit educational organization that trains contractors to use renewable energy resources and sustainable building technologies. They will speak on the trainings they offer and national solar energy trends.
- Town of Oro Valley: Representatives from Oro Valley will speak on how the town is moving ahead with solar energy, energy efficiency and conservation.
- Solar Power for the Home - Getting Started
- The basics of solar energy residential systems.
NATURAL RESOURCE COMMITTEE GENERAL MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC The League of Women Voter's would like to invite you to a public meeting on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. The meeting will focus on four aspects of climate change that they believe have a significant impact on the greater Tucson area, including public resistance to scientific findings, economic effects on local and small businesses, effects on community health, and effects on community efforts to respond to climate change.
The presentation will be built around questions from the audience. Invited speakers: Julio Betancourt (U.S. Geological Survey), Jane Poynter (Paragon Space Development Corp), Joellen Russell (University of Arizona), David Schaller (City of Tucson) and Barbara Warren (Physicians for Social Responsibility).
Refreshments begin at 9:30 a.m., with the meeting and program from 10 a.m.-noon at the Joel Valdez Main Library (101 N. Stone Ave.). Free parking is available in the Library underground parking lot.
Tucson Botanical Gardens is partnering with Bookmans and the Girl Scouts to sponsor GreenFest, a free community event filled with eco-conscious family fun and green living know-how. Experts from local businesses and organizations will offer interactive, hands-on workshops and activities for kids and adults throughout the Gardens to provide skills needed to live greener lives everyday. With experts in everything from solar, water harvesting and composting, to xeriscaping and green building, GreenFest strives to answer all your environmental questions and leave you with the skills, resources and knowledge to build a better, greener life for yourself and our community. For more information click here.
Join Food Conspiracy for the 4th Annual Solar Rock Festival at Himmel Park, March 27th from noon to 6pm. This free, family-friendly event includes solar powered music, great food and environmental exhibits from Tucson green businesses and non-profits. For more information click here.
For the 36th consecutive year, Arizona Opera League of Tucson presents “Environmentally Elegant” Homes. A total of nine homes (includes a bonus home on Saturday, March 20) will be on tour. The tour features demonstrations and a raffle of a variety of “eco-friendly” products and services while being serenaded by Arizona Opera singers! All proceeds from the Home Tours go to support Arizona Opera’s production and Education efforts. For more information click here.
Saturday, March 13, 2010 from 10am - 4:30pm Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 10am - 4:30pm
