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Grow For It’s First Instagram Contest Now Officially Launched
Grow For It has finally unveiled its much-awaited contest on Instagram. - July 02, 2016 - Grow For It
Lake Hopatcong Foundation Encourages All to Shop Local for the Month of July
For the fourth year in a row, the Lake Hopatcong Foundation, a 501(c)3 charitable organization, is supporting area businesses with their “Shop Local Lake Hopatcong” campaign. The LHF’s intent is that the residents will view the four towns surrounding the lake as their... - July 01, 2016 - Lake Hopatcong Foundation
MFC Urges Fire Safety July 4th Weekend
The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) would like to remind everyone celebrating Independence Day this weekend to exercise caution using outdoor grills, campfires, and fireworks. Charlie Morgan, State Forester, emphasized the far-reaching consequences of wildfire: “Wildfires can start with just a spark, and spread quickly to endanger forestland, personal property, and lives.” - July 01, 2016 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
Grow For It To Launch Its First Social Media Contest on Instagram
This will be the first major social media contest sponsored by the survival seed company, and it is a way of expressing gratitude to its tens of thousands of followers online. - June 29, 2016 - Grow For It
Volunteers Count Species on Golf Courses in International Competition
Audubon International’s BioBlitz 2016, a species-counting competition held on golf courses across the world, ran from Earth Day, April 22nd, through International Migratory Bird Day, May 14th. This annual competition demonstrates the large diversity of species that call golf courses home,... - June 29, 2016 - Audubon International
Irving Community Honored at Keep Texas Beautiful Conference
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) and several of their community partners were recently honored at the 49th Annual Keep Texas Beautiful State Conference, held June 20 – 22 in Sugar Land, Texas. The theme of this year’s conference was “Keeping Texas Beautiful – How Sweet It... - June 26, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Source Molecular Presents at Chesapeake Stormwater Seminar
Source Molecular's Mauricio Larenas shares highlights of bacteria source tracking studies with stormwater professionals at Maryland seminar. - June 25, 2016 - Source Molecular Corporation
Grow For It Planting Guide PDF Now Available for Smartphone Scanning
Being in the business for so long has enabled Grow For It to really know the gardening niche and meet customer needs in the most efficient way possible. - June 24, 2016 - Grow For It
Grow For It Survival Seed Vault Gains Favorable Attention with Amazon Top Reviewers
The Grow For It brand of survival seed vault and gardening products has gotten much favorable attention from some of the Amazon Top Reviewers in the past few months according to a company spokesman. - June 24, 2016 - Grow For It
The City of Riverside (CA) Recognized with Audubon International Green Community Award
The City of Riverside is the first community in California to earn the Audubon Green Community Award from Audubon International for their ongoing sustainability initiatives. Members of Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program are eligible for the award, which recognizes significant environmental achievement. Mayor Rusty Bailey received the Green Community Award on behalf of the City of Riverside at the Riverside Sustainability Coalition Meeting on June 15. - June 24, 2016 - Audubon International
Grow For It Survival Seed Kit Rated 4.7 Out of 5 Stars on Amazon
It is another exciting day for the folks at Grow For It as the company celebrates its current product rating on Amazon.com. Just a few months in after its online debut, the brand's 105 Varieties Survival Seed Kit has gained the trust of customers who are searching for a seed vault that will last... - June 17, 2016 - Grow For It
Grow For It Survival Seed Vault Considered Suitable for Long-Term Storage
Grow For It, a Nevada-based heirloom seed company, is delighted by the ongoing success of its 105 Varieties Survival Seed Vault. - June 14, 2016 - Grow For It
Lake Hopatcong Foundation Gala and Auction Set for July 30, 2016
The Lake Hopatcong Foundation, a 501(c)3 charitable organization dedicated to improving Lake Hopatcong for all, now and in the years to come, will be hosting the annual Gala and Auction on July 30, 2016, at the historical Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club. The gala offers a splendid evening of food and... - June 12, 2016 - Lake Hopatcong Foundation
Envirocycle® Achieves Major Milestone in Home Sewage Treatment and Water Recycling
A new report by UH at Mānoa details that a major milestone has been achieved in the quest to fight the Hawai’i cesspool pollution epidemic by wastewater treatment technology innovation company Envirocycle® Hawai’i (www.EnvirocycleHawaii.com). Envirocycle® technology has... - June 12, 2016 - Envirocycle
Keep Irving Beautiful Focuses on Fundraising in 2016
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB), the local affiliate of both Keep America and Keep Texas Beautiful, is exploring many options to increase its fundraising efforts in 2016. One way to help KIB is by through an activity that we all do on a regular basis: shopping. KIB is registered at both Kroger and Tom... - June 08, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
New Customers Praise Grow For Its 50 Varieties Heirloom Vegetable Seeds Bulk Pack
Now three years after its launching on Amazon.com in 2013, Grow For It continues to receive praises for its best-selling 50 Varieties Heirloom Vegetable Seeds Pack. New customers often report that the seed quality, smart packaging, and high germination rates are what impress them most about the... - June 07, 2016 - Grow For It
Grow For It! Expert Applauds the New Palestine Heirloom Seed Library
A recently published article from The Guardian reveals that an initiative is currently being formed in order to salvage the agricultural plant heritage in Palestine. This community project will be called the Palestine Heirloom Seed Library, which aims to preserve heirloom varieties that have been... - June 07, 2016 - Grow For It
Grow For It! Survival Seed Vault Getting High Reviews on Amazon.com
Listening to customer feedback and making changes based on that information is garnering a lot of positive product reviews for the latest 105 Varieties Survival Seed Vault on Amazon.com according to a company spokesman for Grow For It! branded products. The company has found a receptive market for... - June 07, 2016 - Grow For It
Grow For It Creates New Survival Seed Vault from Customer Input
A spokesperson for Grow For It gardening products recently stated that their newest product, a survival seed vault which is housed in a .30 Caliber Ammo Box was actually the result of suggestions from their many customers. The original 105 Varieties Heirloom Vegetable seeds were packaged in a... - June 04, 2016 - Grow For It
Most Recommended Preparedness Supplies Include Grow For It's Survival Seeds Vault
Thanks to the successful launching of its 105 Varieties Survival Seeds Vault earlier this year, Grow For It has further solidified its reputation within the survival preparedness community. Survival preppers all over the country have praised the brand for offering a complete survival seeds vault... - June 03, 2016 - Grow For It
Grow For It Hits 30,000 Followers on Instagram
Grow For It is happy to announce that its official Instagram page, called The Happy Gardening Life, has now surpassed 30,000 followers. - June 03, 2016 - Grow For It
Keep Irving Beautiful Wraps Up Career Days with Hanes Elementary
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) finished its career day outreach to the students of the Irving Independent School District by attending the Hanes Elementary event on Wednesday, May 25. Approximately 120 second grade students and their teachers heard about the many things KIB does in the Irving... - June 02, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Grow For It Honored to be Part of CRG’s Safe Seed Resource List
Seed quality and safety have always been a top priority for the people at Grow For It. - May 29, 2016 - Grow For It
Keep Irving Beautiful Visits Elliott Elementary
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) continued its outreach to the students of the Irving Independent School District by attending another career day, this time at Sally B. Elliott Elementary, on Monday, May 23. KIB representatives presented four sessions, speaking to approximately 115 third and fourth... - May 29, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Tech Donation to Enhance Job-Skills Training for Disadvantaged Manitobans
The Electronic Recycling Association donates 30 computers to EDGE Skills Centre. - May 27, 2016 - Electronic Recycling Association
Keep Irving Beautiful Visits Thomas Haley Elementary for Career Day
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) staff continued a tradition of attending the Thomas Haley Elementary Career Day again this year on Friday, May 20. Four classes of second grade students welcomed KIB staff and board members who gave a presentation about the many activities KIB has to offer, and focused... - May 26, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
The American Horticultural Society (AHS) is Pleased to Announce the Distinguished Recipients of the Society’s 2016 Great American Gardeners Awards
Among this year’s winners is John G. Fairey, Regents Professor (retired) in the Department of Architecture at Texas A&M University and founder of Peckerwood Garden in Hempstead, Texas, who is receiving the AHS’s highest honor, the Liberty Hyde Bailey Award, for his many important contributions to horticulture. Each winner has contributed significantly to fields such as plant research, garden communication, landscape design, youth gardening, floral design, and teaching. - May 26, 2016 - American Horticultural Society
Lake Hopatcong Foundation’s Job Board Launches
Lake Hopatcong Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit, continues their community outreach support with their latest Job Board project. The Job Board was launched in early March as a way of connecting job seekers with local businesses in the Lake Hopatcong area. “Since we are in contact with local... - May 25, 2016 - Lake Hopatcong Foundation
Audubon International Announces Search for New Executive Director
The Board of Directors of Audubon International has announced that Executive Director Doug Bechtel will be leaving the organization for a leadership position with New Hampshire Audubon. "Doug has done a superb job for Audubon International since joining us in January 2014 and we wish him well... - May 19, 2016 - Audubon International
Keep Irving Beautiful Visits Gilbert Elementary for Career Day
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) was one of the many presenters at F.M. Gilbert Elementary School’s annual Career Day, held on Friday, May 13. As part of its ongoing Schools and Youth Outreach programming, KIB board members attended the event and spoke to two classes of third graders about what... - May 18, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Source Molecular Cited in Florida Stormwater Group’s Webinar
Scientist lauds Source Molecular's microbial source tracking services. - May 16, 2016 - Source Molecular Corporation
Source Molecular Attends 10th National Monitoring Conference
Source Molecular Corporation participated in the 10th National Monitoring Conference held May 2-6, 2016, in Tampa, Florida. This biennial conference was planned and organized by the National Water Quality Monitoring Council (NWQMC) and co-sponsored and facilitated by the North American Lake... - May 16, 2016 - Source Molecular Corporation
Keep Irving Beautiful Seeks Nominations for Annual Awards
Keep Irving Beautiful is asking for nominations to be submitted for the 2016 “Mayor and KIB Proud Partners Awards.” These awards honor local individuals, organizations and businesses that have gone above and beyond in making significant contributions towards making Irving a better place... - May 15, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Green Circle Salons is Hair to Help Furry Victims of Fort McMurray Wildfires
In response to the ravaging wildfires in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Green Circle Salons, in collaboration with Salon Magazine and Fabric Depot, is announcing the donation of 100 pet beds, made entirely of locally reclaimed materials, to pets that have been victimized by this local disaster. Using... - May 15, 2016 - Green Circle Salons
KIB and Acosta Cares Partner for Park Beautification Project
Almost one year to the day that they originally scheduled the project, Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) and Acosta Marketing Group, which includes Mosaic Sales Solutions, partnered to paint at the Lively Pointe Swimming Pool. On Friday, May 6, 88 employee volunteers gathered at the location to... - May 14, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Source Molecular Presents at 2016 Recreational Waters Conference
Source Molecular Corporation joined the 2016 Recreational Waters Conference hosted by the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Science and Technology from April 12 to 15, at the JW Marriott in New Orleans, Louisiana. Mauricio Larenas of Source Molecular presented a poster entitled,... - May 13, 2016 - Source Molecular Corporation
Green Mountain College and Audubon International Announce New Sustainability Partnership
Two sustainability-focused organizations – Green Mountain College (based in Poultney, VT) and Audubon International (based in Troy, NY) - are kicking off a comprehensive partnership to promote environmental stewardship and make sustainability education programs available to all. This effort will train future sustainability professionals, building on Audubon Internationals’ vast network of environmentally-responsible facilities and GMC's cutting edge, online graduate curriculum in sustainability. - May 13, 2016 - Audubon International
Wise Men Announces Its Participation at SAPPHIRE® NOW to Showcase SAP® S/4HANA and SAP Fiori®
Wise Men Consultants Inc., an SAP partner, today announced that it will participate at SAPPHIRE® NOW and ASUG Annual Conference being held May 17–19 in Orlando, Florida, in booth #1481. Demonstrations, incredible giveaways and great presentations will take place in the Wise Men booth. - May 11, 2016 - Wise Men Solutions
Solar Industry Gets Down to Business at the 2016 Midwest Solar Expo
The 3rd Annual Midwest Solar Expo is returning to the Twin Cities May 17-19, 2016 at the DoubleTree by Hilton St. Paul Downtown. - May 05, 2016 - Midwest Solar Expo
Planting Trees for Our Children
The MFC partners with Treecycler to help extend the reach of reforestation activities on school trust lands. Treecycler allows users to donate money toward tree-planting projects by redeeming codes found on product packaging, in the mail, or online. The codes can be redeemed for the MFC’s project, “Planting Trees for Our Children” by visiting: http://bit.ly/TreecyclerMFC - April 29, 2016 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
LHF Earth Day Free Giveaway and Facebook Contest
Beginning this Earth Day, the Lake Hopatcong Foundation announces a free giveaway and Facebook contest to get everyone more involved in litter cleanup efforts. Local residents can stop by the foundation office to get their free trash grabber pole beginning on April 22, 2016 while supplies last. - April 23, 2016 - Lake Hopatcong Foundation
Earth Day Brings Convenient E-Waste Management to CrossIron Mills Patrons
Electronic Recycling Association and CrossIron Mills partner to offer the public secure and responsible disposal of unwanted electronic equipment. - April 21, 2016 - Electronic Recycling Association
Consumer Tech Startup, Module Threatens to Make Major Tech Manufacturers Obsolete
"All major consumer technology companies are treating their customers and our planet with total disregard. Module will change this. "One year ago, a small team decided that the current rate of technology consumption needed to change. In order to force this change a new kind of company... - April 20, 2016 - Vince Lovrich
A Web Series on Climate Change Hosted by a Man on the Moon Premieres on Mother Earth Day
“La Granda Bildo” combines a news program with a fictional reality show to address climate change. - April 17, 2016 - La Granda Bildo
The Gift of Dignity: Marginalized Edmontonians Receive Truckload of Donated Tech
The Electronic Recycling Association donates 30 computers to Boyle Street Community Services. - April 16, 2016 - Electronic Recycling Association
Collaboration for Green Schools Earns “Space to Grow” National Award
Chicago Public Schools, City of Chicago, Healthy Schools Campaign, MWRD, and Openlands partnership earns honors. - April 15, 2016 - Conservation Design Forum
Ampleharvest.org Invites Home/Community Gardeners to Participate in Garden Food Waste Survey
Asking the question: How much more do you grow than you can use? - April 14, 2016 - AmpleHarvest.org
Lake Hopatcong Foundation’s 3rd Annual Block Party Will Celebrate NJ’s Largest Lake on May 7, 2016
The Lake Hopatcong Block Party, hosted by the Lake Hopatcong Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit, is poised to be a day that celebrates New Jersey’s largest lake: from recreation and leisure to business and everyday living. The third-annual event, to be held from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday, May 7, 2016 (rain or shine). - April 14, 2016 - Lake Hopatcong Foundation
Discover a New Way to Search for Wildlife Tours
A new website, Blue Sky Wildlife, offers wildlife enthusiasts a new way to search for wildlife tours and ecotourism experiences from a global collection, ranging from birds to butterflies and mammals to wildflowers. - April 14, 2016 - Blue Sky Wildlife
Equine Engagement Workshop Kicks-Off ASPCA Help a Horse Day at Peaceful Acres Horses | April 23, 2016
Understand Horses & Discover The Perfect (Rescued) Equine Partner to Adopt or Sponsor. - April 09, 2016 - Susan Kayne