Farmer’s Market in San Carlos
July 10, 2011
The Farmer’s Market on Laurel Street in San Carlos is definitely the place to be on Thursdays from 4-8. Lots of fresh produce, live music, flowers and the local fare. A great place to meet and greet our fellow San Carlans. See you there!
Edgewood Park Wildflowers and Trails Redwood City
May 15, 2011
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Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve is famous for its spectacular spring wildflower displays. Docents offer free wildflower walks every Saturday and Sunday starting at 10:00 am through the first weekend in June. The approximately three-hour walks through grasslands, chaparral, coastal scrub, and foothill woodlands, wet lands. You can see 50-100 plants in flower, the Bay checkerspot butterfuly, many plant species as well as a habitat for foxes, coyotes, racconns, and deers. Visitors can complement their docent led walk by visiting the new Education Center located near the main entrance and featuring interactive exhibits that explain Edgewood’s connection to the surrounding landscape and its history.
Great place to experience nature and get some excerise in at the same time.
Going Green for Homes
May 7, 2011
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San Mateo City Street Closings for May Day
April 30, 2011
Thirteen cities in San Mateo County are closing their streets to cars this weekend and opening them to walkers, bikers and other revelers.
The second annual “Streets Alive” will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday across the county and will include events ranging from exercise and dance classes to picnicking and play.
Last year’s event was held in April to coincide with the World Health Organization‘s 2010 open spaces-themed World Health Day, organizers said.
Pounding rain kept most of the crowds away, so the county decided to hold this year’s event in May, said Eric Pawlowsky in the office of county Supervisor Carole Groom.
Although the public is “thrilled at the idea” of opening up the streets, officials don’t know how many people to expect with the weekend’s sunny forecast, Pawlowsky said.
“People love the idea of having a safe, car-free place to walk and to bike,” he said.
Four new cities signed on this year to participate in the event, which is relatively inexpensive to stage because most of the services are donated and only existing infrastructure is used.
Pawlowsky said the county expects to continue holding Streets Alive on an annual basis, but officials hope the yearly gatherings will encourage individual cities to block their streets to cars more often.
The participating cities are Belmont, Brisbane, Burlingame, East Palo Alto, Foster City, North Fair Oaks, Pacifica, Redwood City, San Bruno, San Mateo and South San Francisco, Daly City and Millbrae held their events in April.
More information about the individual city routes is available at http://www.streetsalivesmc.org/
Belmont Farmer’s Market
March 20, 2011
Enjoy fresh produce at the Belmont Farmer’s Market, every Sunday from 9-1. For more places that the Pacific Coast Farmer’s Markets are, check out this link: http://www.pcfma.com/pdf/Eat_in_season.pdf
Going Green for Greener Living
March 1, 2011
I am enclosing my monthly report. This month is a budget-friendly guide to Living Green. Click on the link if you need another way to view this report, please click on this link. E report March 1
Greening Your Home Room-by-Room
April 20, 2010
Making your home more energy efficient and environmentally friendly can be as easy as making simple changes to each room/area of your house, including your kitchen, laundry room, bedroom, bathroom, and landscaping. Making small alterations to these areas can add up to big savings!
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What Is A Green Home?
April 14, 2010
Although certifications are necessary to officially designate a home “green,” anyone can make their home and their lives greener. A home’s individual green features are what make it environmentally friendly or “greener.” An environmentally friendly home is a home that—compared with a standard home—uses less energy, water, and natural resources; creates less waste; and is healthier for its inhabitants. Homes can be built green-conscious, or they can undergo green enhancements (eco-conscious alterations or remodels) after they are created.
A home that is eco-friendly should encompass one or all of the five key green principles outlined below and should:
* Conserve natural resources
* Use energy efficiently
* Have improved indoor air quality relative to normal building standards
* Create less waste to build and live relative to normal building standards
* Be part of a livable community
The home pictured above, Coachella Valley’s first LEED®-(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified home, includes features that will result in a 75 percent water savings and a 30 percent savings on a typical electric or gas bill. Additional features: ENERGY STAR appliances; efficient glass; extra insulation; paperless drywall; solar electricity; special high-efficiency HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning); a “fresh-air exchange” system that prevents stale air from being kept inside the house; drought-friendly landscaping and regionally native plants; tank-less water heaters in the house and casita; and water-saving faucets and toilets.
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March 19, 2010
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Hey all,
What beautiful weather we are having. I just love it. Driving down Arroyo and all the trees in blossom. Then headin on Brittan and the rows of tress all in blossom. Priceless. Flowers, blossoms and more. Oh yeah! I am not partial to this picture, but I do love the red poppies.
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Belmont Farmer’s Market
March 18, 2010
The Belmont Farmers’ Market offers the best of California’s agricultural bounty direct from the farmer to you. You can find fruits, vegetables, greens and nuts as well as freshly baked breads and pastries, delicious specialty foods, fresh flowers and much more. Enjoy live music weekly along with the season’s freshest fruits and vegetables and the company of your friends and neighbors. 9-1 all year.
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