Burbank: Plant-A-Tree Month

Burbank Celebrates Plant-A-Tree Month
Annual event raises funds for trees
Burbank City News Room: 3.7.2013

BURBANK, Calif. (March 7, 2013) – The City of Burbank is celebrating its 58th annual plant-a-tree month in March. The annual fundraising event solicits donations from the community to purchase trees which will be planted throughout the city. Donors to the program will be recognized by the City and the Civic Pride Committee in a ceremony to be held 2:00pm on Thursday, March 28 at Johnny Carson Park.

Donations in increments of $10 will be accepted all month, however to be included in the ceremony they must be received by March 21.

For more information or to receive an application (on 2nd page) contact the City of Burbank Public Information Office at (818) 238-5840.

Green Events: March

Hot City, Cool Roofs Conference

Climate Solutions for Los Angeles
Los Angeles City Hall, Deaton Auditorium
100 West First Street, Los Angeles CA 90012

Friday, March 8 • 9:00am- 4:00pm
RSVP is requested: info@climateresolve.org or 213-346-3200 x303

California Arbor Week: Mar 7 -14

Uniting members, cities, businesses, and individuals to educate Californians on the value trees provide to building successful, healthy cities and neighborhoods. An important message every day of the year, Arbor Week is a chance for Californians of all ages to celebrate our natural wonders and most treasured resources together. Be a part of California Arbor Week. Plant a tree. Join in a community event. Teach our youth.

Los Angeles Environmental Education Fair

Saturday, March 9, 2013

Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden

Arcadia, CA

Going Green Together!

The Los Angeles Environmental Education Fair (LAEEF) is a celebration of environmental science resources and service learning. Students from schools around Los Angeles County share their success with local service learning projects. Environmental Education resource providers provide hands-on experiences for attendees and showcase the resources they provide.

Burbank Green Spotlight Awards: 2012

Burbank Green Spotlight Awards: 2012

The Green Spotlight Award (Dec 2011) is presented by the Sustainable Burbank Commission to a resident or business for sustainable efforts.

The 2012 winners were acknowledged at the Burbank City Council Meeting, January 15, 2013. Video of Presentations: ITEM H - 1.  Burbank Green Spotlight Award.

Commission Member Nicholas de Wolff, Feb 24 Tweet: Congratulations to our 2012 City of Burbank Green Spotlight Award winners! We're already selecting 2013 recipients.

Jan: Jodie Venturelli, Frederic
Feb: Margie & Louis Dell, Tujunga
Mar: Juan & Angelica Jimenez, N Keystone
Apr: Robyn & David Kreisberg, N Beachwood
May: Suzette Alcantar George
Jun: Blaine McLaughlin, W Chandler
Aug: Kurt Ballash & Ingrid Rushing, San Jose
Sep: Entertainment Partners, N Naomi
Oct: Yoga Blend, W Magnolia
Nov: Vander Borght Group, IATSE Building-Magnolia

Sustainable Sundays: Museum of Natural History

Sustainable Sundays
L A County Museum of Natural History
Go Green with the Experts and Fellow L.A. Residents
Think Global. Act Local.
Take part in this monthly series, bringing together Museum staff, local organizations, and guest researchers to lead activities, demonstrations, and workshops.

Feb 24: Resilient Lives
9:30 am - 5 pm
As our environments change how do we adapt and lead healthy lives? Workshop: Insects of LA: A Citizen Science Adventure! with Richard Smart and Lisa Gonzalez. 1pm - 3 pm.
Citizen Science initiatives, BioSCAN (Biodiversity: Science, City, and Nature) and the Lost Ladybug Project.
Cost: Free with museum admission or membership. Space is limited, for registration please contact (213)763-ED4U or educate@nhm.org.

Mar 24: Clever Ways To Consume
9:30 am - 5 pm
Everyone eats, drinks, and uses resources. Just two days after World Water Day we will explore easy-to-adapt ways to use water and land wisely, and same money along the way.
Workshop: Hands-on introduction to grey-water systems with Leigh Jerrard, 1pm - 4 pm
Cost: Members $10, Nonmembers $15
For registration please contact (213)763-ED4U or educate@nhm.org.

Apr 21: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (Earth Day)
9:30 am - 5 pm
In celebratiojn of Earth Day see how your neighbors and local organizations are creatively repurposing household items, turning yard waste into compost, and reducing their carbon footprints.
Workshop: Soil Ecology and Compost Brewing, with Sheri Powell-Wolff. 10 am- 12 pm
Explore the ecology of soil and learn how to make your own compost tea.
Cost: Members $10, Nonmembers $15
For registration please contact (213)763-ED4U or educate@nhm.org.

May 26: Getting on Common Ground
9:30 am - 5 pm
From school gardens to local collaborations to community gardens, Angelinos are actively becoming involved in urban agriculture and out-of-the-box projects. Together with our partnering organizations we will become inspired by ways people are re-shaping LA.
Workshop: Growing Edible Gardens, UCCE certified Master Gardener Florence Nishida will teach you the skills you will need to start your own garden and keep it thriving.
Cost: Members $10, Nonmembers $15
For registration please contact (213)763-ED4U or educate@nhm.org.

Jun 23: LA Locals
9:30 am - 5 pm
Los Angeles is an urban biodiversity hotspot! Encounter some of our wildlife in NHM's newest garden spaces and talk with organizations that help support a more sustainable LA.Workshop: Good Plants For LA Backyards, with Carol Bornstein and Richard Hayden.
Horticultural experts, Carol and Richard, will discuss the many benefits for choosing site-and- species-appropriate plants for your home.
Cost: Members $10, Nonmembers $15
For registration please contact (213)763-ED4U or educate@nhm.org.

For more information on Sustainable Sundays please contact Vanessa Vobis at (213) 763-3471 or vvobis@nhm.org.

Feb 17: E-Waste Collection - Temple Beth Emet

E-Waste Collection
Temple Beth Emet
600 N. Buena Vista St


February 17
9 am - 3 pm

SAVE YOUR E-WASTE, Heal the World
Heal a Community
Let your retired electronic items help a good cause while doing the right thing for the environment. Recycle your e-waste. A share of the proceeds will go to “Sandy Hook School Memorial Scholarship Fund,” The Sandy Hook School Memorial Scholarship Fund at the University of Connecticut.

E-waste consists of: Computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers, fax machines and generally any item that you have to plug in! With all the new electronic items that came into your home this holiday season, retire the old items properly, while doing the right thing for the environment.

LA River Recreation Zone - Public Comments

Boating, Fishing, and More:
Public Comments Needed for L.A. River Recreation Zone
KCET Departures – River Notes: 1.16.2013 by Carren Jao

Jan 24: 5pm – 6:30pm
Los Angeles River Center & Gardens
Los Feliz Room
570 W Avenue 26
RVSP to lariver@lacity.org

If all goes to plan and permits are signed off quickly, this summer the Los Angeles River at Glendale Narrows will be the site of frolicking and river rambling, as Angelenos finally get to play on the river for free.

The proposal outlining a pilot recreation zone within a five-mile area of Glendale Narrows from Memorial Day to Labor Day was put before the Los Angeles River Cooperation Committee (LARCC) -- a joint working group that comprises government bodies with interests in the L.A. River -- on January 7.

"This is an evolutionary step. It's not the same thing as the Paddle the L.A. River program," said Barbara Romero, Director of Urban Projects of the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA), who attributed much of the proposal development to the work of Walt Young, MRCA Chief of Operations, "It's not just about boating. It's more about access."

The proposal grew out of the popularity of the Paddle the L.A. River program. After Governor Brown had signed the L.A. River Access Bill, meetings were held between the city, the county, United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the MRCA, who developed the implementation proposal for the Glendale Narrows. The MRCA is providing administrative oversight along the route, which makes great use of the various MRCA-maintained parks already in the area.

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The project team is working under a tight timeline to get the proposal's final approvals. A technical grant from the National Park Service is helping the team get public input on the trail. The proposal will also go before the Ad Hoc River Committee January 28. A revised proposal is due January 31.

The City of Los Angeles and the office of Councilman Ed Reyes are seeking comments. A presentation of the proposed L.A. River Recreational Zone Pilot program will be held on January 24, Thursday 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Los Angeles River Center and Gardens, Los Feliz Room, 570 West Avenue 26, Los Angeles. READ MORE !

National Cut Your Energy Costs Day: Jan 10

National Cut Your Energy Costs Day: Jan 10

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The Homeowner's Handbook to Energy Efficiency
John Krigger
Saturn Resource, 2008
644 2008 KRIGG

Helps homeowners set realistic personal goals for reducing their energy consumption. These methods for making homes more energy efficient will also improve comfort, safety, durability, and resale value. The book guides readers through the process of assessing current energy usage, and predicting the benefits and estimating the costs of remodeling options.