SUNDAY AFTERNOON FAMILY TIME: EARTH DAY AND OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, April 21, 2013, from 12 PM – 4 PM, at the Kidseum
Fee: free to members; $6 single ticket
Come see everything Kidseum has to offer – for free! Learn about Summer Camps, Birthday Parties, Scout programs, tours, art classes and more! Join in on recycled art projects, storytelling drumming circle, and music/movement. Continue reading
Rancho Santiago Community College District Press Release
For Immediate Release: April 12, 2013
Contact: Judy Iannaccone, Director, Communications, (714) 480-7503, iannaccone_judy@rsccd.edu
Santiago Canyon and Santa Ana Colleges Celebrate Earth Day
*April Events Spotlight Sustainability*
(Santa Ana)— Santa Ana College (SAC) and Santiago Canyon College (SCC) welcome the community to the colleges’ celebrations of Earth Day. At SAC, Sustain-A-Palooza will take place on Wednesday, April 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 pm. SCC Hawk Earth Fest activities will take place at SCC on Tuesday, April 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 8, 2013
CONTACT: Bill Walker, (510) 759-9911; Damon Moglen (202) 352-4223
SAN ONOFRE: Secret report confirms Edison knew of major problems
Friends of the Earth: ‘Bombshell’ for plans to restart crippled reactor
WASHINGTON, March 8 – A secret Mitsubishi Heavy Industries report released today confirms that Southern California Edison knew about serious problems in the radically redesigned replacement steam generators for the San Onofre nuclear reactors years before the defective equipment was installed, yet failed to make changes to fix the problems. The report was released today by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission after Senator Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) and Representative Edward Markey (D-Mass.) revealed its existence and demanded it be made public. Continue reading
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Take the Eco Challenge at Discovery Science Center!
Become a “Green Superhero” when you take the Eco Challenge at Discovery Science Center. Eco Challenge is an interactive, game-based exhibit sponsored by the County of Orange that promotes eco-friendly shopping habits and effective recycling habits. Get the dirt on trash or learn how about recycling with through three hands-on exhibits in Discovery Market, Eco Garage, and Race to Recycle. For more info on Eco Challenge, visit www.discoverycube.org. Continue reading
On February 2, 2013, Heroes Elementary will be having an Electronic Waste Recycling Event as a fundraiser for the school. Those who wish to help can bring by old computers, printers, monitors, cell phones, televisions, small appliances, or other electronics. Anything that plugs into a wall or runs on batteries will be accepted, and the more is collected, the more the school makes.
Those who wish to drop off material only need to load it into their car and drive through the school parking lot. All Green Recycling employees will remove the material from the car for them and get them quickly on their way. Continue reading
Advisory: Southern California Edison Urges Customers to Conserve as High Temperatures are Forecast in the Region
SANTA ANA, CA (August 7, 2012) – With high temperatures forecast in many parts of Southern California today and throughout the week, Southern California Edison (SCE) is urging customers to conserve power.
SCE anticipates having sufficient resources to meet forecast electricity demand. But with energy use rising during extreme heat conditions, conservation can provide an added reserve should an unexpected power emergency occur, such as mechanical problems affecting a major power plant or wildfires shutting down a major transmission system. Conservation also helps minimize the impact on the distribution system when customers use energy around-the-clock. Continue reading
** MEDIA ALERT **
CONTACT: Lori Whalen, Director of Education, Environmental Nature Center, lori@encenter.org, 949-645-8489
ENC PRESENTS Summer nature camp open house
WHAT: The Environmental Nature Center (ENC) will host a Summer Camp Open House to showcase its eight-week summer camp. The Open House is free to attend. Continue reading
City of Santa Ana Climate Action Plan Community Meeting – CANCELLATION NOTICE
The Climate Action Plan meeting that was previously set for May 23, 2012, has been cancelled. A new notice will be sent out once a new meeting time and location have been determined. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Continue reading
GET THERE, GREENER – RIDE THE BUS WITH THE ENC AND OCTA
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., February 22, 2012 – As the cost of gas steadily rises throughout Orange County, reaching an average of $4.12 per gallon according to www.orangecountygasprices.com as of February 22, the Environmental Nature Center has partnered with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) to put together a program focusing on greener alternatives to driving personal vehicles.
On Thursday, March 1 at 6 p.m., the ENC will host its “Getting there, Greener” program, alongside OCTA representatives, in an effort to get people out of their cars and onto a bus, train, bicycle, or into a ridesharing program. Continue reading
Sullivan Solar Power is hosting two informational seminars regarding the Santa Ana Solar Program. The program launches on February 6th.
The Santa Ana Solar Program Luncheons will take place on February 25 and March 24 at 11AM. This informational presentation at the Delhi Community Center, at 505 E. Central Ave. Santa Ana, CA 92707, will cover solar technology, rebates and incentives, case studies and Santa Ana’s Solar Program (valid through 5/4). Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCTOBER 20, 2011
CONTACT: JENN STARNES, 949-724-6574
Southern California Edison Selects Great ParkTo Showcase Zero Net Energy Home
Building will demonstrate the latest in energy-efficiency
IRVINE – The Orange County Great Park Board today authorized Chief Executive Officer Mike Ellzey to negotiate a lease with Southern California Edison for the construction of a Zero Net Energy Home. Continue reading
The Inner-Coastal Watershed Clean-up is taking place on September 17th between 9am and 12pm.
Watershed Clean-up registration begins at 9am at the Nature Center at: 600 E. Memory Lane, Santa Ana, CA 92706. Continue reading
On June 18th, Santa Ana’s very own Joni Renee will host “Forests, Faeries, and Mudberries“, a multi-gallery art charity event sponsored by the Amazon Conservation Association, American Chestnut Foundation, Tree People, American Forests and Forest Trends.
The purpose of this event is to raise awareness and funding for reforestation of our planet. All art is fairy, forest or woodlands themed, and the artists will be dressing up. Our incredible evening includes games, face painting, dancing, crafts, story time, snacks, and lots of fun fairy merriment. All guests encouraged to wear their pixie wings!
Time: Saturday, June 18 · 6:30pm – 11:00pm
Location: Santiago Art District Art Walk – on the corner of Santa Ana Blvd and Santiago Blvd (park in the train station parking lot across the street – it’s free all night!).
Free music and wine all night! 50% of ANY SALE made during this event will benefit the reforestation charity of your choice.
This event will span FOUR galleries: Karman Orange Gallery, Kavika Works Gallery, Barry Berman Gallery, and the Joni Renee Gallery.
Free with a suggested $5 donation. Fairy costumes encouraged.
Visual Artists:
Food Trucks:
Event decor by Oscar C
Tea sandwiches by Piper E
Giveaways:
About the Santiago Art District Art Walk:
The art walk begins at 7 PM and some galleries stay open as late as 11 PM or even later. With nearly 15 galleries to visit, all showing various types of works in various mediums, there’s something for everyone. Santa Ana is quickly becoming Orange County’s premier city for art, music, and food. Stay for a bit at each gallery and meet the artists.
Charities and partners:
TreePeople is an environmental nonprofit that unites the power of trees, people and technology to grow a sustainable future for Los Angeles. Simply put, our work is about helping nature heal our cities. TreePeople’s mission is to inspire, engage and support people to take personal responsibility for the urban environment, making it safe, healthy, fun and sustainable and to share the process as a model for the world. TreePeople’s long-range vision is to green Los Angeles by establishing a Functioning Community Forest where local residents and businesspeople have joined together to transform their neighborhood into a sustainable ecosystem that functions like a healthy, natural forest.
Volunteer or donate directly at (818) 753-4631.
Founded in 1999, the Amazon Conservation Association (ACA) works to conserve the biological diversity of the Amazon. We work to protect biodiversity by studying ecosystems and developing innovative conservation tools to protect land in the region while supporting the livelihoods of local communities. We work by forging ties with governments, nonprofits and people who depend on the rainforests for their livelihood, with the goal of saving rare species and habitats and learning from the land. Scientific research guides our approach, which strives for concrete, measurable achievements. ACA has offices in Washington, DC and La Paz, Bolivia. Donate directly at: (202) 234-2356
The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) was founded in 1983 to restore the American chestnut tree to its native range within the woodlands of the eastern United States using a scientific research and breeding program developed by its founders. We harvested our first blight-resistant nuts in 2005, and the Foundation hopes to begin reforestation trials with blight-resistant American-type trees before the end of this decade, using sound ecological principles. We also provide educational opportunities to our nation’s youth through our educational outreach programs, including the Charlie Chestnut Environmental Program and the Chestnut Tree Loaner Laboratory. Donate directly at: (828) 281-0047
American Forests is a world leader in planting trees for environmental restoration, a pioneer in the science and practice of urban forestry, and a primary communicator of the benefits of trees and forests. American Forests is the nation’s oldest citizens’ conservation organization. Citizens concerned about the waste and abuse of the nation’s forests founded American Forests in 1875. Today, the organization’s primary campaigns are Tree-Planting for Environmental Restoration and Reversing the National Urban Tree Deficit, which encourage people to improve rural, suburban, and urban ecosystems by planting and caring for trees that provide important environmental and economic benefits including pure water, clean air, and wildlife habitat. Donate directly at: (202) 737-1944
Founded in 1996, Forest Trends works to expand the value of forests to society; to promote sustainable forest management and conservation by creating and capturing market values for ecosystem services; to support innovative projects and companies that are developing these new markets; and to enhance the livelihoods of local communities living in and around those forests. We analyze strategic market and policy issues, catalyze connections between forward-looking producers, communities and investors, and develop new financial tools to help markets work for conservation and people. Donate directly at: (202) 298-3000
How would you like to get rid of your gasoline powered lawn mower and exchange it for a new electric lawn mower – that won’t pollute our environment?
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) is hosting a lawnmower exchange program on July 23, in Anaheim.
Residents living within the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s 4-county jurisdiction are eligible to participate in the 2011 Electric Lawn Mower Exchange program. This region includes all of Orange County.
Pre-registration is required to exchange your lawnmower.
Unlike previous years, in order to be eligible to buy a new, cordless electric lawnmower for $100 under this year’s program, you must pre-register on the AQMD web site (www.aqmd.gov), or by calling our toll-free phone number (888) 425-6247. When you pre-register, you will be given a confirmation number, and a ½-hour time slot during which to come to the exchange site of your choice. Pre-registration is first come, first served.
Limit of one mower per residence.
Your old gasoline mower must be in operating condition to qualify for the trade-in.
The purpose of the program is to eliminate the emissions caused by old gasoline-powered mowers that would otherwise continue to be used.
What happens if you don’t appear at the exchange site during your pre-registered time slot?
Your confirmation guaranteeing you a mower is only good for the site and date you selected. We encourage you to arrive at the exchange site during your scheduled ½ hour time slot – not earlier and not later – to reduce traffic backups at the site. If you do not show up by the last time slot for the day you scheduled, your reservation will expire and cannot be used for another event.