tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776931060374156163Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:59:05 +0000Earth-friendly resources for living lightly in North and South Carolina. Bringing ways to conserve water and energy; renewable energy and energy-efficient solutions for helping our environment; sources for buying local and organic foods and growing your own. We provide simple and green ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle in these beautiful lands.http://carolinagreensense.com/noreply@blogger.com (S. Conely)Blogger103125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776931060374156163.post-5800348607267371077Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:30:00 +00002010-03-02T16:59:05.162-05:00outdoorsGet WildNWFCelebrate National Wildlife week by doing what comes naturally: play. Whatever you do—at home or school—do it outdoors! Plan now. Click and get tips and ideas for the week with a Family Activity Passport. Teachers can get wild at school with a custom Educator Activity Guide that shows how outdoor time is good for students. Find ideas to make your school greener and download nature-themed http://carolinagreensense.com/2010/03/plan-now-get-wild-march-15-21.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (R. Dees)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776931060374156163.post-2687756623831846043Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:00:00 +00002010-02-18T14:25:14.806-05:00NERREstuarine ReserveMasonboro Island Come to Celebrate Masonboro, and learn how you can help take care of Masonboro Island! Only five miles southeast of Wilmington, it is an undisturbed barrier island and estuarine system. The island is 8.4 miles long, with almost 90% covered by marsh and tidal flats. Masonboro Island is a protected site in a network called the National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERR). These sites have http://carolinagreensense.com/2010/02/celebrate-masonboro-island-sunday-feb.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (R. Dees)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776931060374156163.post-471689981831259264Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:00:00 +00002010-02-10T22:05:18.098-05:00Duke UniversitycontestGreen in 3You are invited to send in a video, 30 seconds or less, that shows how you would make the environment better. The catch? Use only 3 words. Green in 3 is sponsored by Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment. One contest period ends this Friday, February 12th. But there are 3 (of course) periods in all. The deadlines for the last two are March 12th and April 9th. There will be at http://carolinagreensense.com/2010/02/win-500-for-your-30-second-green-video.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (R. Dees)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776931060374156163.post-6112877329283005244Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:03:00 +00002010-02-08T16:42:08.912-05:00GBBCCornell UniversityBirdwatchWe are thrilled to have a gorgeous blue sky today. The first forsythia blooms are showing, and the first tips of the daffodils are out and growing. Another sign of Spring to come: this weekend is The Great Backyard Bird Count!This is always a fun event to do with the family, and it's wonderful to do with children. It only takes fifteen minutes of observation to participate. There is a special joyhttp://carolinagreensense.com/2010/02/see-any-beautiful-birds.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (S. Conely)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776931060374156163.post-6800734060239877934Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:46:00 +00002010-01-29T19:34:03.085-05:00Habitat and Wildlife KeepersPat McMillanHAWKnative speciesnaturalistHabitat and Wildlife Keepers (HAWK) will meet the host of ETV's Expeditions with Pat on February 2, at 7:00 p.m. in the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell Street, Matthews, NC. This free event showcases the Clemson University naturalist and host of the ETV program, Patrick McMillan.The naturalist will tell us about changes that are happening in plants and animals of the Piedmont. Habitat http://carolinagreensense.com/2010/01/expedition-with-pat-on-february-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (S. Conely)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776931060374156163.post-2296537999792587580Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:54:00 +00002010-01-26T19:25:38.947-05:00Winyah Rivers FoundationRiverkeepersWaccamaw RiverThis name is so fun, I have to share it. The Winyah Rivers Foundation is having their annual River Roast South at a place called Hobcaw Barony.They offer an oyster roast, southern buffet, tea, beer, and wine. Food and drinks are from the Litchfield Beach Fish House and the New South Brewing Company. The annual meeting begins on Friday, January 29th at 5:00 p.m., and the oyster roast and buffet http://carolinagreensense.com/2010/01/oyster-roast-this-friday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (S. Conely)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776931060374156163.post-2457075966884312162Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:52:00 +00002010-01-16T20:44:57.363-05:00WilmingtonLumbertonplanting treesWinter is a great time to plant a few trees, while the roots are dormant. The North Carolina Cooperative Extension office provides two tree giveaways on January 22nd.The TreeFest is a tree event on January 22 and 23 in Wilimington, NC. More than 12,000 trees will be given away-- up to five seedlings per resident. A $3 donation will help buy trees for next year’s event. The event runs from 10 a.m.http://carolinagreensense.com/2010/01/free-trees-on-january-22nd.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (S. Conely)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776931060374156163.post-755232888399762434Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:00:00 +00002010-01-06T00:45:22.214-05:00Clemson UniversitySouth Carolinaresearch grantwind energyClemson University has been awarded $98 million for research to support wind energy! It is the largest single grant ever received by the university, according to the Clemson Newsroom. The Department of Energy (DOE) is giving Clemson $45 million in federal financing under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Local sources are providing $53 million in matching money.In this five-year grant, http://carolinagreensense.com/2009/12/clemson-gets-money-for-study-of-wind.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (R. Dees)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776931060374156163.post-8871784872124662391Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:19:00 +00002009-11-15T20:48:38.792-05:00sustainabilitySustainable North CarolinaThursday night, Sustainable North Carolina (SNC) gave awards to groups and individuals that advance sustainability in our state. Click on the names of this year's award winners to find out more about the great work they are doing!The first three awards go to businesses:The Triple Bottom Line award is for a company that successfully integrates social, environmental, and economic objectives. The http://carolinagreensense.com/2009/11/2009-sustainable-north-carolina-awards.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (R. Dees)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776931060374156163.post-1809993830692204415Sun, 25 Oct 2009 02:00:00 +00002009-10-24T22:02:47.453-04:00climateDuke UniversityenvironmentWe applaud Duke University's plan to become "climate neutral" by 2024, one hundred years after its establishment. "Duke has long been a major center for the study of the environment," President Richard H. Brodhead said. "We are committed to being a leader in best practices in responding to climate change.” Since 2003, their new buildings have met the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental http://carolinagreensense.com/2009/10/duke-university-to-go-climate-neutral.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (R. Dees)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776931060374156163.post-2946723091271624147Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:10:00 +00002009-09-25T11:07:24.105-04:00National Public Lands Daywater cycleCradle of ForestryA free event to celebrate National Public Lands Day is happening at the Cradle of Forestry on Saturday, September 26th. A Naturalist will lead a "Water Wonders" (Maravillas del Agua) walk on the paved Forest Festival Trail. The tour will tell about public lands and how the forests affect watersheds and water quality. Kids ages 5-12 can then play in a short game to learn more about the water cyclehttp://carolinagreensense.com/2009/09/play-on-national-public-lands-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (S. Conely)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776931060374156163.post-1492176496435154058Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +00002010-01-09T21:11:00.206-05:00Charlotte Cool CitiesSustainable TechnologyweatherizationHabitat for HumanityWelcome to the home of Henry and Bertha Buchanan! Last month volunteers from Habitat for Humanity and the Sierra Club arrived to weatherize their house. It's part of a plan to preserve affordable housing, while reducing the need for energy. And the Buchanans will save on their monthly power bills. At 7 a.m. this Saturday morning, the partnership will tackle two more houses in South Charlotte. http://carolinagreensense.com/2009/09/habitat-weatherization-volunteer-sept.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (R. Dees)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776931060374156163.post-1502364972137333571Sat, 19 Sep 2009 22:11:00 +00002009-09-20T02:14:31.299-04:00Winyah Rivers FoundationWaccamaw RiverThe Riverspeak News from the Winyah Rivers Foundation offers an upcoming paddle trip on the Waccamaw River. This photo, taken by Ed Kay, shows members of the Yakkity Yakers Club on a previous river run. The paddle series, “If The River Could Talk,” continues with a new trip you can join. On Saturday, October 3rd, the morning float on the Waccamaw River departs at 9 a.m. from Wacca Wache Marina inhttp://carolinagreensense.com/2009/09/river-trip.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (S. Conely)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776931060374156163.post-7215131461837951170Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:03:00 +00002009-08-27T00:31:38.636-04:00NC Cooperative ExtensionasparagusThis evening, the farm of Mr. Garnett Carr in Roxboro, NC, will host an asparagus how-to class. I thought it was difficult, but the announcement states that this high-value vegetable crop is easy to grow.Presented by Carl Cantaluppi, a Horticulture Agent for the NC Cooperative Extension Service, the meeting will tour variety trial plots planted there. They will examine yields, discuss soil http://carolinagreensense.com/2009/08/asparagus-twilight-meeting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (S. Conely)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776931060374156163.post-1674641974187304787Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:00:00 +00002009-09-20T15:03:26.877-04:00festivalMountain Aid Kathy Mattea, a self- described "recovering country music star," will be the host and feature performer at the Mountain Aid festival June 19th and 20th. Others appearing include Donna the Buffalo, the Slim Redmond Band, and Ben Sollee. This year's proceeds will go to the Pennies of Promise campaign, to build a school for the children of Marsh Fork Elementary. Their current school, in http://carolinagreensense.com/2009/06/mountain-aid-festival-in-nc-june-19-20.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (R. Dees)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776931060374156163.post-7135337705516067975Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:21:00 +00002009-05-01T13:22:02.488-04:00LEAF awardDuke UniversityRobert RedfordAs Earth Month draws to a close, let's recognize Duke University's brand new LEAF Award, for Lifetime Environmental Achievement in the Fine Arts.Robert Redford received the first LEAF during Duke's Reunion Activities. The photo at left is from Duke News. Since the early 70's, he has shown his concern for the environment and the arts in his films, and has used his talents and resources to share http://carolinagreensense.com/2009/04/robert-redford-gets-leaf-award.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (R. Dees)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776931060374156163.post-3120669050337226399Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:00:00 +00002009-04-05T07:40:35.235-04:00native plant salesAfter many days of rain, everyone is ready to get out. Let's play in the sun, and dig in the dirt! If you are ready to plant something, check out the native plant sales in the area. Native plants require less work, and grow better and easier than other species. They behave themselves, and don't require you to trim them (with a machete) in a couple of years. Some non-natives are invasive, even http://carolinagreensense.com/2009/04/sunshine-please.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (S. Conely)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776931060374156163.post-5759470749574979051Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:27:00 +00002009-03-27T01:55:45.287-04:00Earth Hour 2009"Bless your buttons," my Grandmother used to say. That was my feeling, when I saw the blue balloon buttons all over the area on the Earth Hour map. Thank you to Laurens, and Columbia, South Carolina for joining in; we are so glad you are participating. In North Carolina we see Wilmington, New Bern, Fayetteville, Raleigh, Carrboro, Winston-Salem, Davidson, Charlotte, Asheville, and Dillsboro are http://carolinagreensense.com/2009/03/blue-balloons.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (S. Conely)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776931060374156163.post-7074489211338876852Sun, 22 Mar 2009 17:00:00 +00002009-03-22T14:35:57.781-04:00GAHealthy Community GrantsSCOne award was given to Jasper County, SC, to help in the restoration of their farmer's market in Ridgeland. You'll enjoy the video on their website, about how an old bean shed became Jasper County Farmer's Market and Auction Center. This season, the retail market will be open on Fridays, beginning April 24.At Riverview Charter School in Beaufort, volunteers from the Ward Edwards Company will http://carolinagreensense.com/2009/03/community-winners.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (R. Dees)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776931060374156163.post-6108571926734693181Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:20:00 +00002009-03-11T22:43:03.964-04:00Earth Hour 2009Lincolnton NCThis just in: We have our first Earth Hour 2009 city in the Carolinas! Around 25 students from Lincolnton High School attended a City Council meeting to make a request. The students, members of the AP Earth and Environmental Science class, proposed that their town participate in Earth Hour and turn off all non-essential lights at 8:30 p.m. on March 28. The petition was granted, and Lincolnton, NChttp://carolinagreensense.com/2009/03/lead-on-lincolnton.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (R. Dees)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776931060374156163.post-5912329872602738717Sun, 08 Mar 2009 17:50:00 +00002009-03-08T14:54:41.274-04:00Earth Hour 2009We are enjoying our beautiful weather today! This is one of the lovely times of year when the temperatures are so comfortable, heating or cooling is unnecessary.Time went forward an hour this weekend for Daylight Savings, and as we adapt to the change in routines, I'm thinking of another hour marking this month. Our readers have asked us to participate in Earth Hour 2009, on March 28th, at 8:30 http://carolinagreensense.com/2009/03/hours-difference.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (S. Conely)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776931060374156163.post-735521531180012969Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:30:00 +00002009-02-22T21:43:19.899-05:00Sustainable Energy ConferenceMobile CAREThis spring, Clean Transportation, based at NC State University, will recognize individuals and groups for building better vehicles or advancing better fuel. They will present Mobile Clean Air Renewable Energy (CARE) awards in several categories.Local pioneers are making a difference: reducing gasoline consumption and working to reduce air pollution. We've written about biodiesel fuel made from http://carolinagreensense.com/2009/02/driving-clean.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (R. Dees)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776931060374156163.post-6095204359307455635Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:00:00 +00002010-01-06T00:29:39.711-05:00MESSArunwater qualityIt's the 8K Run & 5K Family Fun Walk to Preserve and Improve Water Quality in the Charleston Area! Runners and walkers will head out from Folly Beach, SC, on Saturday, February 21st at 9 a.m.The event is hosted annually by the Masters of Environmental Studies Student Association (MESSA) of the College of Charleston. All proceeds are donated to a local non-profit group working to improve water http://carolinagreensense.com/2009/02/run-or-walk-for-water-saturday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (R. Dees)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776931060374156163.post-4051719921627414833Sat, 14 Feb 2009 18:48:00 +00002009-02-14T15:22:24.284-05:00Champions of the EnvironmentSCKids can make some green for being green! There is time for South Carolina kids to compete in the Champions of the Environment annual contest. Entries are due March 13, 2009 for the Environmental Awareness Middle School Competition. It is open to middle school-aged students: 6th, 7th and 8th graders in a public, private, or home school setting. Students can enter in the essay or poster divisionhttp://carolinagreensense.com/2009/02/champions-enter-by-march-13.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (S. Conely)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776931060374156163.post-6819274214736831938Sun, 01 Feb 2009 15:42:00 +00002009-02-03T17:07:24.066-05:00Wait! Before you recycle that orange juice container, take a closer look at it. I almost missed the side that shows the promotion for Tropicana's Rescue the Rainforest. Their offer says that you can save 100 square feet of rainforest for every carton code you enter on a web site.They ask for name, address, and e-mail, and you have the option to receive electronic announcements. That's something http://carolinagreensense.com/2009/02/juice-for-cool-earth.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (S. Conely)0