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Urban and Small Farm Growing Power Conference

Jul 31, 2012 11:23AM

More than 200 of the nation's best-known food system experts will share their knowledge at the second National-International Urban and Small Farm Growing Power Conference, to be held from September 7 to 9, at the Wisconsin State Fair Park.

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Permaculture Certification Course in Milwaukee

Jul 31, 2012 11:23AM

The Victory Garden Initiative will host the complete Bill Mollison Permaculture Design Certification course, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., August 17 through 26, at the Washington Park Urban Ecology Center.

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Evolution Marketing Plugs into Conservation with Green Fleet Vehicle

Jul 31, 2012 11:23AM

The all-electric Nissan Leaf will be on display at the Oconomowoc Summer Farmers’ Market, from 7:30 a.m. to noon, August 11. Evolution Marketing is a sponsor of the market, which is free and open to the public.

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Learning to Value Nature: Milwaukee’s Urban Ecology Center preserves childhood while nurturing ecological understanding.

Jun 29, 2012 11:24AM ● By Linda Sechrist

Ken Leinbach had one thing on his mind during the mid-1990s when he took the helm as executive director of the Urban Ecology Center, located in a doublewide trailer in a crime-ridden, 15-acre city park full of litter and invasive plants.

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Transition Milwaukee’s Power Down Week

Jun 29, 2012 11:24AM

Transition Milwaukee is planning the third annual Power Down Week, from July 7 to 15.

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Inspiring Communities to Build Sustainable Food Systems: An Interview with Growing Power Founder Will Allen

May 31, 2012 04:39PM ● By Linda Sechrist

Will Allen's book, <i>The Good Food Revolution: Growing Healthy Food, People, and Communities</i>, chronicles his decision to cash in his retirement fund for a two-acre plot a half-mile away from Milwaukee’s largest public housing project, now home to his organization, Growing Power.

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Energy Fair Celebrates Sustainable Living

May 31, 2012 04:39PM

The 23rd annual Energy Fair, the nation's largest and longest-running energy education event of its kind, will be held from June 15 to 17, in Custer, Wisconsin.

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Milwaukee Energy Efficiency (Me2) Offers Energy Savings for Businesses

May 31, 2012 04:39PM

Milwaukee Energy Efficiency (Me2), sponsored by the city of Milwaukee Office of Environmental Sustainability and the U.S. Department of Energy, is offering grants for business owners to upgrade the energy efficiency of their properties.

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Energy Efficiency: The Secret to a Better Home

May 31, 2012 04:39PM ● By Jill Schaefer

When it comes to home improvement, energy efficiency can make a big difference. Here’s how two Milwaukee homeowners made their homes better.

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New Program Offers Solar for Milwaukee, by Milwaukee

May 31, 2012 04:38PM

The city of Milwaukee’s solar program, Milwaukee Shines, is teaming up with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) to launch a pilot solar purchase program called the Milwaukee Power Pack.

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Wisconsin Company Turns Palm Leaves into Disposable Dinnerware

May 01, 2012 02:09PM

Intended to be disposable, the dinnerware products from Arthware are not just environmentally friendly; they are made from only earthen materials, and therefore do not need any help degrading back to Earth.

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The Horticratic Oath

Mar 28, 2012 10:13AM ● By Darrell Smith

The ancient Hippocratic Oath begins, “First, do no harm…” Perhaps a “Horticratic Oath” is an equally important promise, addressing the foundation of life on earth.

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Creating Habitats and Saving Pollinators: LaceWing Gardening and Consulting Services

Mar 28, 2012 09:56AM ● By Beth Davis

As the owner of LaceWing Gardening, Design and Consulting Services, Diane Olson-Schmidt shares her knowledge and love of the landscape with clients throughout the Milwaukee area—using sustainable landscape practices every step of the way.

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Energy-Efficient Lighting: A guide to saving energy, money and the environment

Mar 28, 2012 09:29AM ● By Adam Borut

Energy-efficient lighting is a fast, easy and low-cost way to save energy.

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Milwaukee, Powered by Solar and People: A Bright Beacon of Hope for Renewable Energy

Mar 28, 2012 09:14AM ● By Linda Sechrist

In 1990, when a small group of thoughtful and committed citizens from Central Wisconsin initially assembled to plan their first Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living Fair, there were several confident optimists in the group who believed in an imminent future powered by renewable energy.

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How-to Series Explains Restoring Ecological Health to Your Land

Mar 27, 2012 05:55PM

In the Restoring Ecological Health to Your Land book series, authors Steven I. Apfelbaum, M.S., and Dr. Alan Haney explain how and why to restore an ecosystem to its natural state.

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Get Help Starting a Yard Garden

Mar 27, 2012 04:44PM

Growing Power and The Green Team of Wisconsin have joined forces to launch the 20,000 Backyard Gardens Initiative.

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Metroboard Electric Skateboard

Mar 27, 2012 04:36PM

Kef Design, LLC, designs and manufactures Metroboard electric skateboards, using the latest technology in batteries, motors and electronics to create a portable electric vehicle.

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Growing Power: Welcome to Will Allen’s world, where everyone has Growing Power.

Mar 01, 2012 03:14PM ● By Linda Sechrist

Will Allen recently shared some insights about his hopeful vision for his company, Growing Power, Inc., and the nation’s food system with Natural Awakenings.

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The Wholeness of Timeless Building Design: Embracing People and Place in the Web of Nature

Mar 01, 2012 03:00PM ● By Linda Sechrist

The human-enhancing paradigm in architecture is embraced locally by The Kubala Washatko Architects, Inc. (TKWA), a planning and design firm that specializes in sustainable design and historic preservation.

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