Filed under: Links, Outdoor Enthusiasts, solar power | Tags: alabama, auburn university, environmentalism, global warming, green, preserve, solar
I would like to take the time to bring attention to the efforts of Karni R. Perez, a dedicated volunteer with The Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve, an outreach program of the Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences, and coordinator of an exciting upcoming event in Auburn, AL. The Preserve offers 110 acres of beautiful wooded hiking trails and other special features such as learning stations, providing surrounding communities with a wealth of nature and native ecosystems to discover, learn from, and enjoy. You can click here to view their home page and pictures.
There is an event taking place there on Saturday, April 5 called GrOw GREEN. The event is designed to draw attention to the positive aspects of going green. The fun and information-filled event offers those who attend “a chance to better understand some current resource and environmental issues”. Not only will the attendees get a chance to “enjoy a day in the woods” but they will also be able to learn tips to meet the daily challenges of being Green Minded.
The staff at Picket Fence, as well as everyone in the office of our parent company QCI Direct, would like to acknowledge Ms. Perez and the members of The Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve for their continuing efforts to bring awareness to the public. We have always done all we can here to be as green as possible and to try and spread the word. Lately my blog efforts have been about the benefits of solar power, the celebrities who have become involved, and all the small ways we (as the general public) can do our part to conserve energy and be less wasteful. The responses have been vast and overwhelming. There are so many people out there with a voice and opinion, in both directions, about the US becoming a fore runner in environmentalism. This is an extremely hot button issue all around the world. Many countries have spent innumerable hours and capital on developing perpetual resources to be used. But, for most of us, without thousands of dollars to spend on solar paneling, there are plenty of small ways to think green.
We have been developing our solar powered products category and released it last week. You can view that by clicking here. We will also by teaming up with Ms. Perez by donating our greenest products to be given away at the GrOw GREEN event on April 5th. It truly is the little things that make the biggest differences and this is just the start to a long line of “little things” that we plan to do to bring more attention to the growing environmental problems. Going green may be the one way to improve on global warming. Is that enough? Is global warming a serious enough problem to change our lifestyle?
As always, Art.
P.S. Thanks Alicia!
Filed under: Links, Outdoor Enthusiasts | Tags: absorb, kayaking, outdoor, water
I came across another blog today that mentioned Picket Fence. It’s a blog about Kayaking and it mentioned a specific product we have been carrying for years in a brand new light. I have kayaked before, but only for recreation. This blog has shown a new way to use the water absorber that I would have never thought of.
The absorber soaks up 1,000 times it’s weight in water, oil, or any spill. I never thought of how useful it could be in other situations outside the home, such as kayaking. It would also work well if you spilled some oil when you were fixing a car, a snowmobile, ATV, etc.
There aren’t too many spots to get this product in a 4 pack. A very unique item that has so many purposes.
As always, Art.
Filed under: Home improvement, solar power | Tags: acceptance, chicago city hall, children, future, green, quotes
I came across something over the weekend that I wanted to share with you. Ever since I became interested in “green” philosophies and writing about it, the response has been overwhelming. There are so many people out there, of all ages, that are interested in this topic. I read a quote yesterday from Home Furnishings Business Magazine. It was in an article about an opinion poll called “Going Green”. Names were not given in the poll. One response said,
“Nowadays there are a lot of energy efficient products. I must admit that I had to swallow hard the first time I spent the money to buy new light bulbs…I will save money over the life of the bulbs…Ten years ago, I didn’t have the option to chose ‘green’ lighting, so maybe I appreciate it more now.”
I can’t be certain, but I think many people around the U.S. are starting to feel this exact way. The popularity of green lighting, solar power, and other energy efficient tactics has become less debatable and more accepted. That could mean a brighter future for generations to come. If more children see this type of behavior, they will carry into their adult years as the “norm” instead of a new idea. Any one with me?
For energy efficient and solar products click here.
As always, Art.
How’s that for going green? Chicago City Hall’s rooftop has saved in energy costs and reduced water runoff. Read more about it here.
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