Free Workshop “Your Payback” March 16
We all love immediate gratification, especially when it comes to saving money…and our planet.
Learn how to improve your ROI with low cost and no cost energy savings solutions at the free seminar, “Your Packback” presented by the SLT Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, March 16, from 10 am to 11:30am at Embassy Suites Resort at Stateline.
Solar-powered Yurt at Hope Valley for Human-Powered Fun
Long-time South Shore local, Joyce Coker (aka “the Pie Lady”), has set up a 21′ yurt at the Burnside Lake trail head, located at Pickett’s Junction in Hope Valley.
Although it’s off the grid, the yurt is home of the Hope Valley Outdoor Center which offers high voltage fun.
Don’t miss the full moon ski tour on February 27, 2010 starting at 6pm.
TAPPED free movie showing Feb 25 at LTCC
Is access to clean drinking water a basic human right or a commodity that should be bought and sold like any other article of commerce?
TAPPED, an award winning documentary on the issues surrounding bottled water versus tap water, sponsored by the Tahoe Water Suppliers Association, will have a free screening at the Lake Tahoe Community College on February 25. read more →
Savoring the Moment with Slow Food Lake Tahoe
So what is Slow Food?
According to Slow Food USA, it’s “an idea, a way of living and a way of eating. It is a global, grassroots movement with thousands of members around the world that links the pleasure of food with a commitment to community and the environment.”
With values like that, it’s no surprise we have a chapter based in Truckee.
How to Finance Green Energy Projects in South Lake Tahoe Jan 28
Looking for ways to finance that new solar heating system or natural gas water heater while reducing your carbon footprint?
The City of South Lake Tahoe may be able to help, and is seeking community input on January 28, 2010.
Fair & Green in Truckee Storewide Sale
Mick and Heidi at Fair & Green in Brickelltown are closing their doors, but not their hearts.
Until the end of January 2010, they are holding a huge sale of all their Fair Trade products and merchandise with 1% of every purchase going to a fair trade non-profit.
Free Xmas Tree Recycling in Incline Village
Hey Incline Village residents. It’s time to recycle your Christmas tree for free.
The Incline Village & Crystal Bay Christmas Tree Chipping Program is on now until February 4, 2010.
Keep Tahoe Blue
The League to Save Lake Tahoe is dedicated to protecting, restoring, and advocating for the ecosystem health and scenic beauty of the Lake Tahoe Basin.
The organization focuses on water quality and its clarity for the preservation of a pristine Lake for future generations.
Carpool to Kirkwood and Help Keep Tahoe Cool!
Who said ski resorts don’t care.
Most of the Lake Tahoe ski resorts have launched ride sharing programs to reduce emissions including Kirkwood’s K-Pool.
Drive a Hybrid to Sierra-at-Tahoe and get FREE Rock Star Parking!
Join the band.
Now there’s another reason to buy a hybrid besides helping Mother Earth.
Free Preferred Parking at Sierra-at-Tahoe.
Free Night Shuttles in North Shore thru April 4
How cool is this…
This winter, riding the bus in North Shore at night is FREE!
Tahoe’s Wind Powered Ski Resorts
Running a ski resort takes a lot of energy. Lifts, snow making, lights, etc. Just so we can have fun and be comfortable.
But electricity causes pollution, right? Not if you tap into the wind like some of our ski resorts. read more →
The Story of Stuff & Trashion Art Show Dec 5 in Incline Village
In the Story of Stuff, author and activist Annie Leonard candidly examines stuff: where it comes from, where it goes, and how it affects people and the earth along the way.
Leonard’s 20 minute film is simple, straightforward and hopeful about the flaw in our current consumerism model. But there is another way. Learn more December 5 at the Tahoe Environmental Research Center at Sierra Nevada College starting at 4pm. An art show and trashion show will also be featured at this free event.
SIGBA Winterizing Workshop Dec 6
Did you know that air leakage can account for 30-50% of your heating bills? Yikes!
Learn how you can prevent air leakage and other winterizing tips to save you money at the Winterizing Workshop in Truckee on December 6, 2009 presented by SIGBA.
Is South Lake Tahoe Green? Find out Dec 9 @ LTCC
So how good is South Lake Tahoe’s green report card when it comes to sustainability efforts? As we all continue to do our part to become as environmentally responsible as possible, there are definite opportunities and obstacles along the green path of enlightenment.
To help us understand, the Sierra Green Building Association (SiGBA) is sponsoring a free panel discussion: Is South Shore Lake Tahoe Green? (Opportunities and Obstacles) on December 9, 2009 starting at 5:30pm.
Eco-Champion David Hansen saves Embassy Suites $330K in Energy Bills – So Far!
He cut his teeth with Robert Redford building the award-winning eco-friendly Spa at Sundance Resort in Utah in 2001.
Meet David Hansen, Director of Engineering at Embassy Suites Resort in South Lake Tahoe.
At Sundance, Hansen and his “green” team were given creative license to build a spa that would reflect Redford’s life long stewardship practices and merge nature into the overall sustainable design. Sharing the same philosophies, Hansen and Redford made the perfect team.
Free Heat Forever!
Free heat for your home forever. Sounds too good to be true.
Maybe not. read more →
World Water Issues Film Festival
The earth has vast amounts of water, yet less than one percent of the world’s fresh water is accessible for direct human uses.
How is this precious resource being co-opted by the bottled water industry? Is our tap water safe or tainted with rocket fuel and pharmaceuticals? How should we manage our water supply in light of increasing scarcity and pollution?
Free Workshop “Green Lodging” Nov 17
So what exactly makes a hotel green? And, is it worth the effort and doesn’t it cost a lot?
Find out at the free seminar, “Green Lodging” presented by the SLT Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, November 17, from 10 am to 11:30am at Embassy Suites Resort at Stateline.
Bear Boxes with Art & Soul by Bob
Bob had a great idea.
Growing up in Kings Beach you see, Bob always shared something in common with his neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Bear.
Trash.
Yes, Bob loves trash.
Your License to Protect the Place you Love
All aboard!
Help protect Lake Tahoe with a LT license plate.
Look for the Tahoe Plates Tour Bus featuring Tahoe landscapes by South Shore artist Phyllis Shafer and learn how you can help Keep Tahoe Blue.
Recyle your old Tires for FREE until June 2010
Keep Tahoe Clean and help reduce the risk of West Nile Virus.
Recycle your used tires @ Eastern Regional Landfill in North Shore for a limited time until June 2010.
Harmless Coyote Deterrent
Living with coyotes can be a challenge.
Now there’s an easier way that doesn’t harm these beautiful wild creatures.
What’s Green About That? by Bret Hackett
His attention to detail and endless pursuit of knowledge to protect the things he loves are well known by everyone who has had the pleasure to ski, bike, kayak or climb with him.
Following family and friends, Bret’s passions include protecting the playground he enjoys daily by practicing what he preaches, and through his new green business, Healthy Home Consultants.
Go Native. Sell your Lawn for $2 per sqft
While lawns are great for defensible space and aesthetics, they are also the most water intensive landscaping option and a major polluter of the lake.
Not to mention – a time waster….if you’d rather be playing.
SkiGreen Tags Keep Tahoe Cool
Living in Tahoe really puts global warming in your face.
We get it.
Less snow means shorter ski seasons, less wildflowers, less kayaking, and a lower lake level.
While we all do our part daily to conserve water, buy local, recycle and re-use, did you know you can do more?
Now we can all help, thanks to our local ski resorts.
Free Green Workshop “Cutting the Bill” October 27 at Embassy Suites Resort
Want to learn how to cut your energy bill by 30%?
Learn how at the free seminar, “Cutting the Bill” presented by the SLT Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, October 27, from 10 am to 11:30am at Embassy Suites Resort at Stateline.
Hybrid Vehicles get Free Valet Parking at Resort at Squaw Creek
Driving does have its benefits, as long as you drive green!
Resort at Squaw Creek in Olympic Valley is offering free valet parking to all guests utilizing hybrid vehicles through December 17, 2009.
Annual Solar Home Tour in South Shore Oct 3
Check out the homes in South Shore that have incorporated solar electricity, hot water and heating systems and see if it’s for you!
The annual Solar Home Tour in South Shore takes place Saturday, October 3. read more →
The Re-Birth of Brickelltown
Brickelltown.
Truckee’s premier eco-village and art community.
Keep Sierra Clean Day targets 2,000lbs of Trash Oct 12
Sierra-at-Tahoe’s annual Keep Sierra Clean day will be held October 11, 2009 and is aiming to collect 2,000 pounds of trash from the slopes.
Last year’s clean up effort yielded over 1,820 pounds of trash including 3 snowboards, an iPod, a digital camera and a Blackberry.
North Tahoe Green Building Tour Oct 17
Spend the day touring both residences and businesses on the North and West Shores of Lake Tahoe that have integrated sustainable building systems like this straw bale house.
Meet the architects, homeowners, and designers who made it possible, and ask them your questions. Lunch is included, and everyone will enjoy a bus ride to help lower our carbon footprint on the North Tahoe Green Building Tour October 17.
Learn about Climate Change Oct 18 in KB
Grass roots groups from around the world are planning the International Day of Climate Action this October.
In response to this movement, the Environment Team of the Parasol Community Collaboration is planning to sponsor a local public event in Kings Beach on Sunday, October 18, 2009.
Coastal Cleanup Day Sept 19
While we all do our part every day, it’s fun to tap into the energy of the biggest Clean UP day of the year with the entire world.
It’s the International Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, Sept 19.
What a great excuse to go to the beach!
Explore Tahoe: An Urban Trailhead
To help locals and visitors experience Lake Tahoe’s cultural heritage, wildlife and geology with minimal intrusion on the environment, a new education-transportation center has been built.
Explore Tahoe: An Urban Trailhead emphasizes the importance of protecting Lake Tahoe’s natural resources by using the Internet to plan excursions and choosing mass transit while in the basin.
Meyers Farmers Market Sundays – Aug 9-30
Finally. The little hamlet in South Lake Tahoe known as Meyers – originally known as Tahoe Paradise – is holding a Farmers Market every Sunday in August.
Plantable Wildflower Gift Cards and Paper
This is such a great idea.
Not only can you buy recycled decorative paper to make your own gift cards, you can get it with wildflower seeds in it.
Truckee Trail Updates 24/7
This is so cool.
The Truckee Trails Foundation website provides updates on the mountain bike trail, roads and bikeway conditions in North Shore and Truckee.
Each trail update includes an open status, trail type, difficulty, directions to the trail head, and a description of the trail – written by a local who knows the trail.
And, there’s even a Google Map for each dirt trail so you can pinpoint your ride. Sweet!
Keep Tahoe Mussel Free with Boat Inspections
Beginning in June, boaters launching at Lake Tahoe will pay a fee to help fund an inspection program to prevent the introduction of such aquatic invasive species as the quagga and zebra mussel.
Fees will range from $10 to $60 depending on vessel size.
Nifty 50 Trolley connects with North Shore
The Nifty 50 Trolley has begun a new route service connecting to public transportation on the North Shore.
Eco-Friendly Hot Tub Treatment by Jane Weeks of Truckee
As people become more aware of the health hazards associated with soaking in and breathing in harsh hot tub chemicals, and the environmental hazards associated with releasing chemically treated spa water into the environment, they have begun to seek out “green” alternatives to protect their health and the planet.
Truckee resident and entrepreneur, Jane Weeks, is helping people take these crucial steps by developing, manufacturing and selling a completely non-toxic hot tub treatment.
The Beavers of the Truckee River
Have you seen more of these rodents recently?
At East Cove in South Shore there have been several sightings of beaver walking along the trail (yes, walking) and swimming in the Tahoe Keys.
And they’re big – like 60 lbs – especially one we’ve named Norman who’s been busy getting his lodge ready.
Recycle your Old Fridge and get $30
This is so cool!
Sierra Pacific Power will pick up your old refrigerator for FREE and pay you $30.
Eco-entrepreneur Gunter Pauli @ IV July 28
Famous eco-entrepreneur and passionate proponent of green development worldwide, Gunter Pauli, will discuss “The Green Job Machine: The Laws of Physics & Our Economy” at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences on the campus of Sierra Nevada College on July 28.
New Green Business Auditor course @ LTCC starts July 17
Are you interested in starting a new career in energy conservation, improving your current energy job skills or learning how to save energy and water costs in your home and/or business?
Then this course is for you!
A New Moon for 30 Years
Talk about a Tahoe classic featuring locally made products.
New Moon Natural Foods has been open in Tahoe City for 30 years. Wow!
An Environmentally Conscious Collective in Kings Beach?
Not only do they make snowboards, skateboards and surfboards using eco-friendly materials.
They also feature local art on their board creations.
Trilogy Arts in Kings Beach.
South Shore print shop on fast track to going Green
This print shop has been a staple on South Shore for 23 years.
And, it’s owner is quickly becoming one of our newest green entrepreneurs.
Green Hotel uses old Tahoe Gardening Practices
The Cedar House Sport Hotel located in Truckee is a leader in the hotel industry for integrating green building practices into its overall design and guest services.
And, its gardens borrow some early ingenuity from an old Tahoe classic, Vikingsholm.
Thunderbird Lodge Gardeners Club
Ever wonder how the beautiful gardens at the Thunderbird Lodge on east shore are maintained?
Through volunteer gardeners, of course! Many of them are master gardeners who belong to the Thunderbird Lodge Gardeners Club.
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