EarthTalk: Rooftop solar panels for home energy and hot water
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I am considering solar panels for my roof to provide heat for my hot water and possibly to do more than that. Are there some kinds of solar panels that are better...
Read more...Blades of glory! Find ice skating rinks in and around Arroyo Grande, California
Feel like the cold weather has you stuck in your house? Ice
skating is a great excuse to get out and have some fun. Bring your friends and
family to enjoy a day of excitement....
Looking to hit the ski slopes in California this winter?
When it comes to snow, there’s more to do with it than just making snowangels. Skiing – downhill or crosscountry – along with snowboarding are two great winter activities...
Arroyo Grande, California holiday events and holiday shopping guide
'Tis the season to be jolly - and stressed out, overextended and downright "Grinch-y!" Here are some tips for reclaiming your holiday spirit (not to mention, your...
An Invitation to our Arroyo Grande Community: BLOG ON!
Since this site is all about Arroyo Grande, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...
Eat Local! Great Resources in the Arroyo Grande area
What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts California’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made...
Read more...Make a difference in Arroyo Grande! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity
You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Arroyo Grande area and around...
Read more...EarthTalk: Starting a School Environmental Club
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I’m thinking about starting an environmental club in my middle school. Can you give me some ideas about how to start? Can you connect me with other...
Read more...The Holidays Starring the Phantoms Leading Ladies
from:Clark Center For The Performing ArtsThe Phantom’s Leading ladies, a group of sopranos who have collectively performed the role of Christine Daaé in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical The Phantom of the Opera...
Read more...EarthTalk: What's more green-friendly: flying or driving?
from:EarthTalk
Dear EarthTalk: How can I determine if it is more eco-friendly to fly or drive somewhere? -- C.M.
The simple answer is that driving in a relatively fuel...
California Wildfire Map and Information
Updated for November 16th Los Angeles Widfires. Worried about family and friends in the Los Angeles and Southern California wildfires? Here is an interacti ve map of the Los...
EarthTalk: Green-friendly holiday gift ideas and sources
Dear EarthTalk: Can you recommend some sources for toys and other holiday gifts that are both safe and not harmful to the environment? -- T.G.
Given the...
10 ways to combat the red, white and post-election blues
No doubt about it – this has been one loooong election season.
Now that it’s over, don’t be surprised if you experience some...
EarthTalk: Eco-Psychology
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I caught the tail end of a discussion about “ecopsychology” recently on the radio, something about the negative impacts of people not communing with nature...
Read more...The Power of a Single Vote - Arroyo Grande Election Information and Polling Places
This year promises to be one of the biggest elections ever. Even in areas that have been offering early voting, lines on Nov. 4th could be longer than normal, so...
