Lilies of the Field
Posted in Green Team, Photos on Jul 29th, 2010
The Green Team was very proud of the lily bed this year. The star gazers were especially beautiful.
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Green Team Planting Party
Posted in Green Team on Jun 15th, 2010
Due to a funeral in the church, the Planting Party that was scheduled for June 19th from 9:00am-noon has been cancelled. Thank you to those that were ready to show up and get dirty! An announcement will be made with details if the party is rescheduled. EDIT: The planting party will still be on June [...]
Have a “Green” Christmas
Posted in For Your Information, Green Team on Dec 5th, 2009
“Green ” Christmas ideas from the Green Team and the Urban Ecology Center It’s holiday decorating time and we’ve got a couple of “green” decorating tips for you. Your home can be festive and eco-friendly this year! If you get a live tree make sure no harmful pesticides or fertilizers were used when growing it [...]
Ways to curtail CO2 Emissions
Posted in For Your Information, Green Team on Oct 31st, 2009
Tips from the St. Therese Green Team Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to operate a TV for 3 hours. If no one requested ATM receipts it would save 2 billion feet of paper a year. Bring a mug with you when you stop for coffee. Added benefit: most coffee shops give you a [...]
Thank You, Green Team!
Posted in Green Team, Photos on Oct 26th, 2009
From Camilo Sauceda and Jacob Larson
Rain Garden Information From the St. Therese Green Team
Posted in For Your Information, Green Team, Photos on Aug 1st, 2009
A rain garden is created with a shallow depression that traps runoff and provides drainage so stormwater is filtered and returned to the aquifer instead of storm sewers. It is usually planted with native species. Rain gardens increase the amount of water that filters into the ground, recharging local aquifers. They help protect from flooding [...]