This is the future of the grid happening right here in Vermont Imagine living in a home that’s all-electric, fossil fuel-free, and is fully storm-resilient. That’s the reality for the 155 families who will move to Hillside East in South Burlington, Vermont. This is a first for that state– a whole neighborhood that is resistant to power outages thanks to a Resiliency Package of in-home Tesla Powerwall batteries for seamless backup power, rooftop solar panels to recharge, and extend the batteries’ backup capability, and a neighborhood microgrid for extra backup power as needed. O’Brien Brothers, a Vermont-grown property development company for over six decades, turned to Green Mountain Power when…
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Flower Power at Heart of Methane Reduction
A daffodil extract could help reduce emissions by 30 percent when added to feed.
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Fruits of Decay
Harvesting mushrooms endows us with memories and connects us with a powerful source of new life.
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The Oregon Solar + Storage Conference
The Oregon Solar + Storage Conference – OSSC – is taking place November 7-9, 2023. Earn NABCEP CEUs, visit engaging exhibits, and hear from industry leaders about solar policy, storage, business development, land use, large-scale development, and more. Join OSSIA for one of the most comprehensive solar + storage conferences in the nation! More details and registration information: www.orssia.org/osec.
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47th Provender Alliance Conference 2023
The Conference will again feature natural foods / natural products keynote speakers and workshops covering many topics and the “Meet Your Makers” trade show. This Conference has become famous throughout the Pacific NW and beyond as an annual not-to-be-missed opportunity to expand business connections and introduce new brands. The Alliance is a non-profit trade group and the leading networking and education group for the Natural Foods and Natural Products trade in the Pacific NW. A, The Alliance is made up of member businesses and individuals from all sectors of the trade, including manufacturers, distributors, retailers, sales professionals, and more. Provender has been educating, nourishing, and inspiring the trade since 1983.…
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BirdFest & Bluegrass Celebrates More Than Just Birds
Saturday, October 7, 2023 8:00 am-5:00 pm BirdFest and Bluegrass is the main event every year that the Friends & the City of Ridgefield put on to bring awareness to Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, and all that it has to offer. BirdFest & Bluegrass celebrates the Sandhill Crane returning to the Refuge during migration- a huge stately bird that is endangered in Washington State- as well as everything the Refuge is and what it brings to the community. With endangered species, hundreds of migratory birds, a variety of wildlife, an auto tour route, photo blind, walking trails, habitat restoration and environmental education programs, and so much more – there is…
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New Radio Show for Spanish-speaking Farm Working Communities
The Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides (NCAP) has a partnership with Radio La Ley that has grown into a new Radio Show. “Raíces Resilientes: Voces del campo”
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Certified Organic Essential Oils & Herbs for Wellness
Experience the power of nature with Apothecary Shoppe's certified organic essential oils and herbs for wellness.
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Sustainable Recreational Fishing
Lead found in fishing equipment can cause problems to the nervous systems of the animals that make up the ecosystem in which you're fishing
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Preserving Medicinal Herbs
One of the easier and more popular ways to preserve herbs is to dry the leaves and flowers. There are a variety of drying methods.
