| ARIZONA JOINS NATIONAL SOLAR / SUSTAINABLE HOMES TOUR - OCT. 24-25 - VALLEY OF THE SUN |
| Green Government |
| Arizona joins the 2009 National Solar Home Tour, the 14th annual tour coordinated nationally by the American Solar Energy Society (ASEA). The national tour is the world's largest grassroots solar event with more than 150,000 participants, taking place in nearly every state across the U.S. This fun event offers open-house tours to show how you can use solar energy and energy efficiency to reduce monthly utility bills, to live more comfortably within your local environment, and to help tackle climate change.
The Arizona tour, "Living with the Sun - Arizona Style" features tours across our State. Specific information on locations, times, and types of sustainable technology applications can be found on the Arizona Solar Center web site: www.azsolarcenter.com.
The Phoenix Valley the tour will be held on Saturday, October 24th and Sunday, October 25th, from 9 am to 3 pm each day. Most locations on the tour are free. The tour provides an informal way to meet people who are using a whole range of approaches to make living in the desert more comfortable, affordable and environmentally friendly. The tour will also include several green certified homes under the Scottsdale Green Building Program and national LEED certification program.
New for this year are homeowners who have used some of the latest technologies such as thin film photovoltaic panels, micro inverters, and rain and water capture and re-use systems. Chuck Skidmore, ASEA chairman explains, "The sun's energy falls on your roof every day. It can work for you, or against you. This event is a great way to learn how it can work for you."
You can also talk with people who have made "going sustainable/solar" more affordable by taking advantage of the latest financing methods, utility rebates, and higher tax credits. Some systems can now be easily expanded as funds become available over time. ASES recently noted that solar costs have decreased by close to 30% in the last year and federal incentives |
| Date: 10/25/2009 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
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| More Info: http://www.azsolarcenter.com/ |
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| Morgan City Wash Exploring Hike - Lake Pleasant |
| Lake Pleasant Regional Park |
| Come explore one of the secrets of Lake Pleasant Park. Morgan City wash is a lush area with small creeks. We will explore this lush riparian area and maybe spot some wildlife. The hike is four miles and will take about three hours. Wear hiking shoes that might get wet. Bring some water and a snack for our mid-hike break. The hike is moderate with one long hill at the end. Just show up, no need to call, unless you have questions. Look for the "Hike" Signs once inside the park, and meet the Ranger across from the 10-lane boat launch parking area (Look for the "Hike" sign). |
| Date: 10/25/2009 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Duration: 3 hours (4 miles) |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $5 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| Contact: Terry Gerber 602-372-7460 ext. 202 |
| Location: Meet at the dirt parking lot area, across from the ten-lane boat ramp parking lots. |
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Address:
Take Hwy 74 to Castle Hot Springs Rd., turn right into park, follow signs toward visitor center
Peoria, AZ |
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| Plants of San Tan |
| San Tan Mountain Regional Park |
| San Tan Mountain Regional Park Park is a fine example of typical Sonoran Desert vegetation. Come join interpretive ranger Kevin Smith for a look at some of the more common plants found in the park on this moderate 3.7-mile loop hike along the Goldmine, San Tan and Moonlight trails. |
| Date: 10/25/2009 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Speaker: Interpretive Ranger - Kevin Smith (from Spur Cross) |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 vehicle park entry fee |
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| More Info: http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/santan/ |
| Contact: (480) 655-5554 ext. 202 |
| Location: San Tan Mountain Regional Park - Visitor Center |
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Queen Creek, AZ 85242 |
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| Herbs for the Desert with Maya Dailey & Doreen Pollack |
| Green Government |
| Join Maya Dailey, urban farmer and owner of Maya’s Farm and Doreen Pollack, master gardener and Permaculturist on a delightful; fall morning down on the farm, Maya’s Farm that is. Learn how to create an herb garden whether it is in the ground or an lovely pots or containers. Learn what flowers are edibles and how to use them in your family meals. Also tour a working urban farm that supplies fresh produce and eggs to 25 restaurants, a CSA and farmers markets all from about an acre of Arizona land! |
| Date: 10/25/2009 |
| Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: Requested donation: $15 (Cash or check only) |
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| More Info: http://www.phoenixpermaculture.org/events/herbs-for-the-desert-with-maya |
| Location: The Farm at South Mountain |
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Address:
6106 S. 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85042, AZ |
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| Offsite Pet Adoptions |
| Animal Care and Control Services |
| MCACC will have mobile pet adoptions at the Franciscan Renewal in Phoenix. |
| Date: 10/25/2009 |
| Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
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| Location: Franciscan Renewal |
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Address:
5802 E. Lincoln Drive
Phoenix, AZ |
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