Fairfield Go Green http://www.fairfieldgogreen.com LEARN. DO. PROSPER. SHARE. Wed, 02 May 2012 18:13:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 HVAC http://www.fairfieldgogreen.com/2012/04/hvac/ http://www.fairfieldgogreen.com/2012/04/hvac/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 06:49:23 +0000 Admin http://www.fairfieldgogreen.com/?p=1241 Continue reading →]]> When

August 11, 2012

Time

1:00pm – 3:00pm

Where

Fairfield Public Library

Key Presenter

TBD

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December 8, 2012

Time

1:00pm – 3:00pm

Where

Fairfield Public Library

Key Presenter

TBD

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November 10, 2012

Time

1:00pm – 3:00pm

Where

Fairfield Public Library

Key Presenter

TBD

]]> http://www.fairfieldgogreen.com/2012/04/geothermal/feed/ 0 Weatherization 101 + Community Services http://www.fairfieldgogreen.com/2012/04/weatherization-101-community-services/ http://www.fairfieldgogreen.com/2012/04/weatherization-101-community-services/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 06:47:14 +0000 Admin http://www.fairfieldgogreen.com/?p=1330 Continue reading →]]> When

September 8, 2012

Time

1:00pm – 3:00pm

Where

Fairfield Public Library

Key Presenter

Scott Timm

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July 14, 2012

Time

1:00pm – 3:00pm

Where

Fairfield Public Library

Key presenter

TBD

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June 9, 2012

Time

1:00pm – 3:00pm

Where

Fairfield Public Library

Key Presenter

Ideal Energy

]]> http://www.fairfieldgogreen.com/2012/04/solar-electric/feed/ 0 Check out the Dream Green Series http://www.fairfieldgogreen.com/2011/08/check-out-the-dream-green-series/ http://www.fairfieldgogreen.com/2011/08/check-out-the-dream-green-series/#comments Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:23:05 +0000 Admin http://www.fairfieldgogreen.com/?p=1201 Check out the wonderful new series and resources from KRUU called DREAM GREEN!  Dream Green is a 20-part radio series on Iowa’s energy issues that highlights best energy efficiency practices in the state. Each week listeners learn how Iowans are making sustainability a reality in their homes, communities, and counties.

Dream Green is a project of Fairfield’s community radio station KRUU-FM, the Midwest’s first solar-powered radio station. The series is created and produced by Stuart Tanner and James Moore, the hosts of KRUU’s Tanner & Moore, with funding from the Iowa Office of Energy Independence and 70 individuals, businesses and organizations.

The goal of Dream Green is to act as a hub of information for Iowans to use, share, and pull from for a diversity of projects. Dream Green’s website, www.greeniowa.org, offers downloadable programs, press releases, and transcripts that individuals, teachers, businesses, and news organizations can use as an ongoing resource.

Best,

Scott Timm  ISU Extension and Outreach / City of Fairfield, IA

]]> http://www.fairfieldgogreen.com/2011/08/check-out-the-dream-green-series/feed/ 0 Raingarden Workshop This Saturday in Coralville http://www.fairfieldgogreen.com/2011/06/raingarden-workshop-this-saturday-in-coralville/ http://www.fairfieldgogreen.com/2011/06/raingarden-workshop-this-saturday-in-coralville/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:57:27 +0000 Admin http://www.fairfieldgogreen.com/?p=1189 June 4, 201110:00 amto2:00 pm10:00 amto2:00 pm

From Ellen Meyers, check out this free and wonderful workshop this Saturday, June 4 in Coralville.

Scott Timm  City of Fairfield / Iowa State University Extension

RAIN GARDEN SEMINAR

Saturday June 4th 10:00 AM

Presented by: Lucy Hershberger Forever Green Inc.

Location: Forever Green Garden Center

125 Forevergreen Rd. Coralville IA

Cost: Free

Registration: please register in advance

For information contact: Lucy Hershberger at 319-626-6770

Email: lucyh@forevergreengrows.com

Rain gardens are used as a way to manage storm water and improve water quality. The flooding Iowa has experienced demonstrated the need to manage surface runoff to help reduce flash flooding and pollution in our rivers and streams. Historically rainfall was absorbed into the ground as it fell, now roads, parking areas and buildings channel water and the pollutants it carries into storm sewers that drain directly into our rivers, lakes and streams. These storm waters carry pollutants such as chemicals and fertilizers from our lawns and driveways.

Rain gardens absorb most rainfalls and reduce these problems while enhancing the appearance of your yard. This class will offer participants an opportunity to see a rain garden, learn what a rain garden is, how it works, and how to determine the location, size and the best plants to use in their rain garden. We will also discuss other practices such as rain barrels and improving soils and programs that may help pay for a portion of the cost.

Forever Green is proud to have installed a rain garden that is one of the first in our area designed to collect water from the street and channel it into a rain garden reducing the pollutants that flow into our waterways.

]]> http://www.fairfieldgogreen.com/2011/06/raingarden-workshop-this-saturday-in-coralville/feed/ 0 Energy Efficient Rehab for Contractors Workshop http://www.fairfieldgogreen.com/2011/05/energy-efficient-rehab-for-contractors-workshop/ http://www.fairfieldgogreen.com/2011/05/energy-efficient-rehab-for-contractors-workshop/#comments Wed, 25 May 2011 19:04:16 +0000 Admin http://www.fairfieldgogreen.com/?p=1186 Hey Everyone!  The contractor workshop has been moved!  Come one, come all to this unbelievable workshop and help build capacity in our community!

Scott Timm Iowa State University / City of Fairfield

Dates & Times

Tuesday, May 31st – Wednesday, June 1st

8:30am – 4:00pm both days

Lunch and refreshments are included!

NEW DATES! Originally scheduled for May 12-13 – Please join us, now, on May 31-June 1 for this exciting new curriculum for building professionals.

Location

Fairfield Arts and Convention Center

200 North Main Street, Fairfield, IA 52556

About COSC’s Building Rehab Workshop for Professionals

Packed full of practical information on how to incorporate green building science into existing building projects, COSC’s Building Rehab Workshop debuts in Fairfield as the best source for cutting-edge sustainable renovation curriculum. This two-day in-depth workshop is a must for professionals in the building industry. Topics include:

Initial Assessment

Historic Preservation Considerations

Financing Your Project

Structural Integrity

Exterior Finishes

Thermal Insulation

Interior Finishes

HVAC

Marketing

Instructors: Taught by Chaden Halfhill and Bill McAnally, two of the most experienced educators on Green Building Best Practices for Iowa.

Audience: This workshop will prove valuable to builders, architects, realtors, lenders, sub-contractors, inspectors, city staff, developers, students as well as interested home and building owners.

Fee and registration

$20 COSC Members

$40 Non-Members

Contact Carrie Boyle at 515.707.2784 or carrie@icosc.com

Sponsors

City of Fairfield, Iowa

Iowa State University Extension

]]> http://www.fairfieldgogreen.com/2011/05/energy-efficient-rehab-for-contractors-workshop/feed/ 0 Wells, Water, Permaculture and Composting workshops this week! http://www.fairfieldgogreen.com/2011/05/wells-water-permaculture-and-composting-workshops-this-week/ http://www.fairfieldgogreen.com/2011/05/wells-water-permaculture-and-composting-workshops-this-week/#comments Wed, 18 May 2011 17:11:12 +0000 Admin http://www.fairfieldgogreen.com/?p=1161 As James Moore said today, it’s like the finale at the end of the fireworks show!  As we are wrapping up our last two weeks, what an incredible number and array of workshops to attend, most of which are free!

Tonight (Wednesday, 5/18) Russ Tell from the DNR and Dan Miller from Fairfield will talk about what you can do to deal with old wells and cisterns on your property, how to test for water quality, etc.  Thursday a showing of Liquid Assets at the Library, 2pm and 7pm, will help to clarify the real costs of having clean water and what this will mean for your future water bills.  Avi Pogel is back at it with Permaculture Training, a repeat of prior programming – from 9am-4pm on Friday and 9am-12pm on Saturday at 2243 Hwy 34 (next to Parkview).  There will be a hands-on grafting demonstration at these workshops.  Finally (well, for this week anyway), on Saturday after the Permaculture workshop at 2pm will be a Composting Strategies for Homeowners at 906 E Monroe.  Whew!  Stay tuned for next week and our final week of Backyard Conservation!

Scott Timm ISU Extension / City of Fairfield

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