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*Local Learning Series written by Bonnie Bradt member of UCCE Master Gardeners of Nevada County and lives in Grass Valley, CA. Least Toxic Methods of Insect Control Let’s face it, fellow gardeners, historically, the concept of “pest control” consisted of dusting or spraying, with the [...]
*Local Learning Series written by Registered Veterinary Technician Kaitlyn Medlar, co-owner/operator NM Ranch Grazing Service in Auburn, CA. One of the Cutest Ways to Mitigate Fire in California You may have guessed it... Goats and Sheep! Did you know one of the most sustainable and eco-friendly [...]
Part 2, HEPA Filters, DYI Air Purifiers, Effectiveness of House Plants and more on AQI and PM2.5 in California If you have not already, click here and read Part 1 on "Filtering Wildfire Smoke" As we approach the most acres burned in a season in California's [...]
How to remove wildfire smoke from your home in California We’ve had a lot of smoke in our air from California wildfires recently. Smoke, like ozone and other air pollutants, can cause severe health problems. To know just how unhealthy the air is there are [...]
Evaporative Cooling - Less Energy, Lower Cost A low-cost summer, energy saving cooling option for your home here in the Sierra Foothills of California. If you don’t have any cooling or if you’re paying too much for air-conditioning, I have a viable alternative for you [...]
What is solar irradiance? Why does it matter? Did you know we get better sun for solar energy than Florida?! Part of our Solar Foundations Series aka Fun solar facts to know and share from SEG. Solar irradiance often called solar resource is very important [...]
Idaho Maryland Gold Mine Project Scope Released Only 3 weeks remaining for comments... Don't miss your opportunity to make sure your comments, concerns and questions are heard and considered during the mine's environmental review. On July 27th, 2020, Brian Foss, our local planning director, and [...]
*Local Learning Series written by botanist Lindsay Joy McLemore, founder of Wiggle Works in Nevada City, CA. 3 Ways to Incorporate Worm Composting Methods in the Sierra Nevada Foothills Have you ever been walking barefoot in the woods and felt the grounding energy of the [...]
Sustainable Eco-Focused Internship for Students and Grads Are you ready to make a difference? *Form to apply below, however reading the whole post will give you a better opportunity of getting the internship. ----- Tough job markets for our recent local grads, possibilities of part [...]
*Local Learning Series written by Samyol Soulfyre at Full Circle Garden Solutions in Nevada City. - Editor's note: This article and other writings on our blog are what we like to call "food for thought." This particular idea may not suit your location, slope of [...]
