Local tips preserve Tahoe’s mountain culture.
Harmless Coyote Deterrent
Living with coyotes can be a challenge.
Now there's an easier way that doesn't harm these beautiful wild creatures.
Backyard Native Plants: Friend or Foe? Oct 23 @ SNC
Tahoe's native plants evolved when fires were a common occurrence.
SkiGreen Tags keep Tahoe cool
Living in Tahoe really puts global warming in your face.
We get it.
World Water Monitoring Day in IV Sept 18
Join the Incline Village Waste Not Clean Water Team to be a part of World Water Monitoring Day on Sept 18.
Sierra Nevada Yard & Garden Summit Sept 12 @ KB
Landscapes are one of the best places to curb residential water use AND reduce pollution in the Sierra.
Spend a day learning about Sierra friendly landscaping.
FREE Energy Conservation Workshop Aug 19 in Truckee
Learn how to conserve energy AND receive a 12-pack of light bulbs.
For Free!
Wood Roof Mitigation Grants offered by IV/CB Fire Dept
Besides reducing fuel loads, here's another great incentive to get rid of your wood roof.
Free Seedlings for Burn Area Homes
The USFS has donated 850 seedlings to give away to homeowners affected by the Angora fire.
Go Native. Sell your Lawn for $2 per sqft
While lawns are great for defensible space and aesthetics, they are also the most water intensive landscaping option and a major polluter of the lake.
Not too mention - a time waster....if you'd rather be playing.
The Beavers of the Truckee River going to Town
Has anyone else seen more of these rodents than usual?
There have even been sightings of them walking along the trail at East Cove. And they're big - like 60 lbs.
Pedal There Thursdays
Pedal where?
There.
Free Transportation in North Shore this Summer!
To cut down traffic and pollution this summer, North Shore has FREE transportation.
(This isn't the actual bus, but you feel like a super hero riding it.)
What to do with those old bike tubes?
After you've patched your bike tubes 5xs, don't throw them away.
More Play time through Gardening.
The sign of summer in Tahoe. Gardens.
Since we only have 5 months, we go crazy with our gardens. And why not?
Biodiesel Comes to South Shore. Open 24/7.
Now, you can buy your biodiesel in Meyers in South Lake Tahoe at the Roadrunner Gas Station.
Recycle your Old Fridge and get $30
This is so cool!
Sierra Pacific Power will pick up your old refrigerator for FREE and pay you $30.
Reduce Phantom Loads. Save $ and Energy.
Vampire power. Phantom loads.
Sounds scary.
It IS.
REuse Water. Toilet/Sink combo and other Green Ingenuity
Sounds crazy, but it's true.
Free Heat Forever!
Free heat for your home forever. Sounds too good to be true.
Maybe not.
How to keep your Indoor Air Quality Healthy
Green sustainable buildings, as you have learned, are great at keeping in heat and keeping out cold.
What about the air inside a tight, warm cozy house?
Recycle your Rechargeable Batteries & Cell phones
Did you know...Consumers use an average of six wireless products in their day-to-day lives? Not sure that's true in Tahoe, but the average cell phone is replaced (or upgraded) every 18 to 24 months.
Clean UP day in KB, Tahoe Vista and Carnelian Bay- June 7
Keep North Tahoe Clean.
All volunteers get a free gift, refreshments and a raffle ticket for prizes!
Get Paid to Recycle Your Oil
What a great incentive.
Drop off your used oil for FREE. And get paid!
Truckee. The Greenest Small Town in America? Learn how May 24-25
The goal is simple: The Town of Truckee is working to become the Greenest Small Town in America by the year 2010.
And you can help!
Plant your Paper. See how it’s made May 25.
This is such a great idea.
Not only can you buy recycled decorative paper, you can get it with wildflower seeds in it too.
Learn about Sustainable Gardening and Landscaping April 29 in Truckee
Community Supported Agriculture.
What's that?
How to Live Green. New college course starts April 10.
There's so much talk about green.
But, what's the best shade of green?
Is my green better than your green?
Recyle your old Tires for FREE until March 15
Keep Tahoe Clean and help reduce the risk of West Nile Virus.
Did you know…Air Leakage can account for 30-50% of your Heating Bill?! Learn March 15
Yikes!
Learn how you, the average Joe Blow, can prevent air leakage for less than $1k.
March 15 @ SIGBA workshop in Truckee.
Free Night Shuttles in North Shore thru April 6
How cool is this...
This winter, riding the bus in North Shore at night is FREE!
Solar Powered Water Bottle Lantern
Is it a water bottle or a lantern. It's both!
And, it's great for the planet. No batteries to throw away. Recharged by the sun.
Sustainable Rebuilding in the Fire Zone
Steve Rypins and Michelle Risdon never wanted to build a new house.
Carpool to Kirkwood this season and Help Keep Tahoe Cool!
Who said ski resorts don't care.
This season Kirkwood has launched K-Pool - its carpool program to reduce emissions.
Green Building Forum in Truckee - Oct 24
We've been hearing A LOT about green building.
But, what about all the regulations? And, how hard is the certification process?
Green Building 1.0 - An easy to follow guide
Building green is hot right now.
And we should know.
Truckee and Tahoe are breeding grounds for green building. It's part of our lifestyle. Healthy living, conservation and low maintenance so we can play more!
Green building sounds complicated, until you read the following article by Geoff Clarke, a South Shore green building contractor.
Local Green Builders & Product Guide by SIGBA
It's becoming more affordable and easy to build green and live green.
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