Posted on September 29th, 2008 by admin
Tucson Botanical Gardens, designated as America’s Best Secret Garden by Reader’s Digest and an Arizona Treasure by Governor Napolitano, is an urban oasis in the heart of Tucson. Featuring a 5 ½ acre collection of 16 specialty gardens, the grounds represent a variety of gardening traditions and botanical themes. This beautiful oasis was originally the […]
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Posted on September 25th, 2008 by admin
SITC™ “recycles” or renovates older, under-insulated homes into healthier, more durable, extremely beautiful, environmentally-sustainable homes in suburban/urban areas.
SITC™ seeks to increase city-dwellers’ satisfaction with their homes in three main areas:
Occupant health: Straw-in-the-City™ uses one of two healthier techniques to add insulation to older homes, straw-bales or cellulose based insulation. Both techniques do not have toxic […]
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Posted on September 25th, 2008 by admin
EGBC currently focuses on improving documentation submittals for LEED Projects. The company’s goal is to reduce green building’s barriers to market uptake by streamlining the LEED certification process. EGBC focuses most strongly on clarifying the requirements and uncovering more options to earn points.
Ewanski Green Building Consulting offers the following services:
LEED Charette Facilitation
LEED Project Management
Market Transformation
Specialty […]
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Posted on September 25th, 2008 by admin
I am a full time realtor with Tierra Antigua Realty, a 33 year Tucson Native and graduate of the UA and the Community Design Academy at the Sonoran Institute. I am an active cyclist and advocate for bicycle transportation and recreation, on and off road as a Pima County appointee to the Tucson-Pima County Bicycle […]
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Posted on September 11th, 2008 by admin
Here is a new pilot program for UofA students that may be worth sending along to students you know …Have you ever thought about making one of those cool Internet videos that countless people around the world talk about and share? Well now UofA students have that chance through the University of Arizona’s new Don’t […]
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Posted on September 4th, 2008 by admin
WaterSmart workshops teach landscape water-conservation techniques. Free sessions at the Pima County Cooperative Extension, 4210 N. Campbell Ave., on Sept. 27 and Oct. 25 cover Hands-On Drip Irrigation 9 a.m.-noon, plus Irrigation Timers 1-3 p.m., and on Oct. 8 explore Principles of Xeriscape noon-2 p.m., and Harvesting Rainwater 9-11 a.m.
Reserve your spot by phoning 626-5161.
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Posted on September 3rd, 2008 by admin
Citron Paint has the juiciest ideas and most delicious paint. With our seriously fresh colors, choosing paint is fun! Our creator, c j volk, can visit your home & join you in selecting yummy colors and furniture to make your house rock. Plus, our paint has super low v.o.c’s! Earth friendly. Sensory delightful. Citron Paint.
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