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Becoming an Outdoors-Woman weekend
Registration open till Aug. 1

A few slots remain for the 2010 Delaware Becoming an Outdoors-Woman weekend set for Aug. 27 - 29, with registration closing Sunday, Aug. 1. The BOW program provides women the opportunity to learn skills that encourage and enhance participation in outdoor activities, such as hunting and shooting, fishing and boating, and non-harvest activities.

Delaware’s BOW Weekend features four half-day training sessions that begin on Friday afternoon. Participants have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of course offerings during each of the sessions. Included among the many hands-on courses during the weekend are target archery, surf fishing, camping, shotgun shooting, basic boating, canoeing, fly-fishing, saltwater fishing, nature photography, and various other outdoor activities. The instructors of these courses have been selected for their expertise as well as their ability to provide instruction in a safe, supportive and non-competitive atmosphere.

This workshop is for you if:  ...continued

Sign-up for our August Worm Composting Class on Saturday, August 7, 9 AM - 10:30 AM!

We're going strong and continuing to hold worm composting classes at Big Green Earth Store, helping Philly's eco-community set up their own composters. With the help of our worm farm expert, who will answer any questions about composting with worms, our next class will be on Saturday, August 7 at 9AM, and available slots are filling up quickly.  Sign up today by emailing Tony at tfisher@biggreenearthstore.com or by calling the store at 267.909.8661.  Classes are FREE (Worm Farms and Worms are available for purchase in advance or on class date if you would like to set up your own farm). 

Don't have time to come in for the Saturday class?  Just give us a call and we'll set up your worm farm for you and then you may simply  pick it up at your convenience.

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Green Drinks at Aqua Sol August 3rd

Come out and meet the Go Bare Report Twins
Good Green Girl and Toxic Tammy

This Tuesday (August 3, 2010) we will be retuning to Aqua Sol Restaurant at the Summit North Marina in Bear for Green Drinks. Voted Best Of Delaware for “Best Waterfront Dining,” it is my favorite place to unwind. Nestled on the banks of the C& D Canal it has the flavor and atmosphere of being on an island.

The Miami Style cuisine created by co-owner and Chef Extraordinaire Jessica Busz, is, as the phrase goes “indescribably delicious! “ As all who know me will attest, I am unabashedly addicted to the Conch Fritters. By far the best I have ever had this side of Bimini. The menu is varied including everything from Lobster Mac and Cheese ...continued

B. F. Rich “Hoping to help save the planet one window at a time.”
by Christine K. LaMonica

On Tuesday, July 6th, I had the pleasure of touring B. F. Rich’s manufacturing site in Newark, Delaware for a second time. As many of you know, I toured the sight of this 53 year old company earlier this year but I wanted the opportunity to do so again and to chat with some of the people who worked there. Two hours and 21 pages of notes later I walked out even more impressed than I was initially.

I will now attempt to recount the most pertinent information as it regards consumers. My first impressions about B. F. Rich were positively reinforced by my second visit. I had the opportunity to talk to Terry Rex, Darryl Huber and Chris Lorber for a while before I started the actual tour. They explained that in 2008 the company made a commitment to roll out their Green Shield energy efficient products that were at an affordable premium. The priority was to figure out how to manufacture windows and doors that exceeded Government Standards on saving energy while showing a measurable return on their customer’s investment. They began by looking at all the technology they could incorporate into their manufacturing process and decided to offer their product at a reduced cost “to contribute to the right cause which is national energy conservation".

They have accomplished that and today the “Green Shield” option package far exceeds Government and Energy Star standards. All of their products are tested ...continued

Clean Energy USA's 3rd Annual Renewable Energy Fair

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