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Picnic and Prairie Walk

By Mary Green, MoValley Program Chair Thurs. June 28: Picnic and Prairie Walk 6 p.m Potluck Picnic at Zorinsky Lake (156th and F Streets) 7 p.m. Prairie Walk with Glenn Pollock Join the Sierra Club for a summer potluck picnic … Continue reading

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“Energy Upgrades for the Homeowner”

By Mary Green, MoValley Sierra Club Program Chair “Energy Upgrades for the Homeowner” with Eric Williams, Program Coordinator with the reEnergize Program, and Leon Komar, certified Home Energy Rater Thurs. May 24, 7 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 7020 Cass … Continue reading

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Solar Co-op Workshop on “Solar Gardens”

“Solar Gardens: An Innovative Way to Provide Homegrown Renewable Energy to Nebraska Communities” When: Saturday, May 12th – 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Where: First Unitarian Church, 3114 Harney St. Featured Speaker:  Joy Hughes, founder of Solar Gardens.Org UNO business student … Continue reading

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Urban Farming – A Panel Presentation

By Helen Deffenbacher, MoValley Sierra Club Activist When: Thursday, May 10th from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Where: Neighborhood Center, 115 S 49th Avenue As everyone involved in the local urban farming movement knows, the number of backyard and community gardens … Continue reading

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Earth/Passive Solar Home Open House: (6th Annual)

WHEN: Tues, May 1, 2012, 12:00 to 8:00 pm  *Rain or Shine* WHERE: Concrete Earth-Sheltered Home and Earth-Sheltered Community Garden at 4510 and 4511 and 4515 and 4538 N 65 Ave, Omaha, NE (Plenty of Parking Available within 2 Block Radius, Bus … Continue reading

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Tour Solar-Powered Greenhouse at MCC

What:  (1)tour the MCC Fort Omaha Campus solar greenhouse, (2) followed by discussion of solar greenhouse designs & kits. Both led by: MCC Solar Instructor, Michael Shonka. When: Saturday, April 28th at 1 p.m. Where: Metropolitan Community College Fort Omaha Campus, … Continue reading

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Watch “Revenge of the Electric Car” with Us

What: View and Discuss “Revenge of the Electric Car” When: Thursday, April 12th., 7 p.m. Where: McFosters Natural Kind Cafe, 302 S. 38th St., Omaha Host: Jane Wilson, MoValley Sierra Club Activist To Register:  Click here>> REGISTER Sierra Club supporters … Continue reading

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“An Adventure Quest in Prairie Country”

By Mary Green, MoValley Sierra Club Program Chair MoValley Sierra Club April Program with Jeffrey Grewe Thurs. April 26, 7 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 7020 Cass St., Omaha (Enter north door Education Wing) Jeffrey Grewe is an arborist with … Continue reading

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Green Teen Rally

By Steve Thyberg Meet other green teens and green club members!  Hear what local green clubs have been up to!  Discover your “green” thumb by gardening!  Learn how clubs recycle and attract new members! Sat April 14th – 11am to … Continue reading

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Urban Prairies & How You Can Create a Bit of Prairie In Your Own Yard

Green Neighborhood Council’s Roundtable Discussion Facilitator: Glenn Pollock When: April 12th – 6:30 to 8 p.m. Where: Neighborhood Center, 115 South 49th Avenue Glenn Pollock is a longtime ecologist whose hobby is conserving and restoring natural landscapes, including urban prairies … Continue reading

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