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| Ryan Street Community Garden (Hancock) |
Finlandia University and the City of Hancock are collaborating to create Hancock's first community garden. The garden is located on the Finlandia campus at the corner of Road Street and Ryan Street across from the Finnish American Heritage Center. This project is another "strategic and creative long-term exchange of resources" between the University and the City and the Campus and Community: Together for Good initiative. View the garden's weblog > |
| The Better World Shopping Guide (available at the Keweenaw Co-op) |
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| The SKRC is the headquarters for the Keweenaw Green Map® Project |
Green Map® System promotes inclusive participation in sustainable community development worldwide, using mapmaking as a medium. Open Green Maps are designed to be explored, customized and enhanced by people like you. You can share your insights, ratings and images or suggest, compare, and share sites. View the Keweenaw Green Map > |
| Is it time for a Residential Energy Assessment? |
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Michigan Energy Options energy assessments educate consumers on ways to reduce their overall energy demand and increase their awareness of energy efficiency. An experienced Energy Assessor will check your home or business for ways to save you money and improve your level of comfort. Areas assessed include: Weatherization; Heating, Ventilation & Cooling Systems; Electric Energy Use; and Water Usage. A number of assessment services are available depending on your house and the scope of upgrades you are planning to perform. Their basic whole home inspection costs $150 plus mileage (about $50 from Marquette to Hancock). |
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| Wendy E. Brawer, Founding Director of Green Map System speaks at Finlandia University Gallery |
Exhibit: Green Maps of the World - Charting a Sustainable Future (Sept 20-Oct 16) Wendy E. Brawer is Green Map System's Founder and Director. She has been an eco-designer, public educator and consultant since 1990. Wendy created the first Green Apple Map of New York City in 1992 and published the 5th citywide edition in 2006. Wendy initiated the global Green Map System in 1995 and continues to lead its development. She is founder of a small eco-design firm, Modern World Design, that focuses on energy generation and waste reduction. Recognized as one of the top 50 Visonairies by Utne Magazine in 2009. More about Wendy > |
| 1st Annual Green Schools National Conference |
Place: Minneapolis, MN The theme of this conference is "Growing Green Schools Across America." This event will provide a unique forum and opportunity for the national K-12 education community to meet, network, learn and share ideas around greening our nation's schools. More info > |