Monday, August 22nd, 6:00-8:00pm, CISA and the MA Farm Energy Program will team up to offer a workshop on Solar Thermal energy for farmers. Come learn the basics of energy efficient solar hot water systems with the Massachusetts Farm Energy Program and system installers, including The Solar Store and Coop Power. We will discuss system and equipment options, best management practices for different farm sectors, how to work with an installer, funding opportunities, and take a look at an on-site...
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This workshop is designed to meet the needs of small-medium sized farms and livestock operations. Topics to be presented include: Manure management plans, containment and storage, pasture and paddock management, and manure management options – land application & composting. All participants receive free Manure Management & Composting CD Toolkit of resources. Tuesday, August 30th, 6:00-8:00pm New England Small Farm Institute 275 Jackson Street, Belchertown Sandwich,...
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PRESS RELEASE – ASHFIELD, MA – With the threat of the U.S. government defaulting on its debts, a rising unemployment rate, and continuing foreclosures, there’s very little good news about the economy. The non-profit organization, Common Good Finance, has a plan to turn that around. Founded by William Spademan of Ashfield, Massachusetts, Common Good Finance has launched a grassroots membership campaign to finance the chartering of a bank, which will provide a full range of...
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PRESS RELEASE – WESTERN MA Thursday, August 4th and Thursday, August 11th, 5:30-8:30 pm, CISA’s (Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture) Women in Agriculture Network will offer a two-part workshop on shed building and carpentry. Mindy Cotherman, handywoman and Pedal to Properties real estate agent, will lead this workshop to teach the mechanics of building a shed. Learn adaptable carpentry skills, such as roof and wall construction that can be applied to larger-scale...
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Sustainable Living Celebration! YOU ARE INVITED Saturday August 27th 2011 189 Pleasant Street, Easthampton, MA MUSIC ALL DAY! 1-4pm Tours, Demonstrations & Sustainable Living Presentations 4-5:30pm Launch NEW Green Mentor Program! 5:30 Clambake & BBQ with Live Music & Friends Clambake, BBQ, Workshops, Live Music and more! • Event is free and open to the public, rain or shine, no pets please • Sponsorships & donations accepted • BYOB • More info...
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This weekend continues a decades-old tradition that follows the idea of Chautauqua: a people’s university where ideas could be exercised in the open air. On Friday night, see Save Me a Place at Forest Lawn, the one-act, two-person play that was sold out when it was performed in Northampton earlier this year. Saturday is our big event: An afternoon of music, entertainment, interesting talks, readings, bicycle trailer rides, and hula-hooping! It’s all-ages and free to attend. Sunday...
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What: Great Workshop: School Gardens for Everyone! When: Friday August 12, 2011, 1-4 PM Where: Seeds of Solidarity Education Center, 165 Chestnut Hill Road, Orange, MA 01364 (taught by Deborah L. Habib, Ed.D, Executive Director) Are you a teacher, administrator, or food service director interested in starting or enhancing a garden at your school? Or, do you work for a community organization which partners with schools? Or are you part of a parent group excited about school gardens? Sign up now...
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PRESS RELEASE – Western MA – While the cool autumn weather of October 1st seems like it is still far away, here at NESEA things are heating up as we prepare for this year’s Green Buildings Open House. With the help of dedicated organizers throughout NESEA’s 10-state region, 128 host sites have already registered to participate in the event. We are hoping to reach our goal of over 600 hosts this year, so we’re off to a great start! There are already a lot of...
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Posted by Administrator on 7-21-11 in What's New? | Comments Off on New Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program to Launch – July 28
PRESS RELEASE – Massachusetts – Up to $200 in rebates will be offered on ENERGY STAR® refrigerators ($150) and room air conditioners ($50) when the Massachusetts Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program launches on July 28. Based on similarly-designed programs in other states, $2 million for rebates should fund the purchase of 20,000 new energy efficient appliances to replace the same number of inefficient models. NEW: DOER recently announced it is waiving appliance turn-in requirements...
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Tues, July 26, 2011 6:00 – 8:00 pm Max’s Tavern at the Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfield$20 per person Join us at Max’s Tavern for a delightful evening of food and music to support Rebuilding Together as we continue to provide assistance to the survivors of the Springfield tornadoes. Enjoy appetizers provided by Max’s Tavern (cash bar) and music performed by violinists Ann-Marie Messbauer, faculty member at the Community Music School and Josh Schupack of Springfield...
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