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Watershed Technical Training – Expanded Greywater Systems

admin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:46:47 +0000

WMG’s Technical Training in Expanded Greywater Systems is a 3 day, hands-on training course with a focus on gravity-fed kitchen sink, Laundry-to-Landscape (L2L) and collection-and-pump greywater systems, along with integrated design, policy, and plumbing best practices. It is designed to build on the knowledge of greywater systems gained through WMG’s Water Harvesting Certification. WMG’s Water Harvesting Certification is recommended as a pre-requisite for this course; equivalent professional, academic, or other training experience will be considered as a pre-requisite on a case-by-case basis. The Technical Training in Expanded Greywater Systems will be taught through classroom lectures, site assessment, design charette, planning sessions, hands-on implementation, and a tour of local sites.

The course, taught by Brad Lancaster, will cover:

- Greywater policies and ordinances
- Dark greywater & blackwater benefits and concerns
- Greywater collection and pump systems
- New construction home design for greywater use
- Kitchen resource drain installation
- Laundry to Landscape (L2L) system
- Site assessment and design.

Snacks, water, and lunch are included in the course fee.

WMG offers a limited number of scholarships of $50 to $200 to help defray the cost of the course. To be considered for a scholarship, please include an explanation of your financial need in your application. Payment plans can be arranged on request. To apply and also learn more about costs, visit http://www.watershedmg.org/civicrm/event/info?id=74&reset=1
Organizer Website: http://www.watershedmg.org/tech-trainings

2nd Saturdays Downtown Science in the City

Tiernay — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:53:31 +0000

On February 18, 2012 2nd Saturdays Downtown and the Arizona SCITECH festival will present Science in the City in Downtown Tucson. Bring the family and participate in an afternoon of interactive science and technology discussions and demonstrations presented by Downtown merchants and Tucson education and technology organizations. TFS will be there, too! Come and check out our booth where we will have a PV, solar hot water and rainwater catchment demonstration.

Check it out:

Science In the City will provide the opportunity for adults and kids to:
– Engage in exciting science & technology discussions & see fascinating demonstrations hosted by Downtown businesses and organizations
– Get immersed in interactive science and technology activities such as Zero Gravity and Mathematics Road Show
– See innovative K-12 science, engineering & technology student projects and school programs
– Meet some of Arizona’s amazing science and technology innovators working at the cutting edge of science and technology
– Connect with schools, colleges, and educational organizations

Check out their website to learn more: 2nd Saturdays Downtown

Buffelgrass Removal and Hands-On Training

Aimee — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 20:15:00 +0000

Tucson Clean and Beautiful, in collaboration with the Southern Arizona Buffelgrass Coordination Center and Saguaro National Park, has put together a community-based initiative to remove this hazardous invasive species from our parks, streets, and neighborhoods. On February 18th, gain experience and training by joining Tucson Clean and Beautiful in removing this invasive species.

Buffelgrass, an invasive, highlyflammable African grass, is spreading rapidly and creating fire risks in urban, suburban and natural desert areas of Southern Arizona that previously were not fire prone. Unlike most wildland or urban fires, local firefighters face greater challenges due to high temperatures and speed with which buffelgrass fires travel.

Location: Snyder Hill (BLM property), 7200 W. Old Ajo Hwy. At San Joaquin Rd. just north of Ajo Way

PV101 Solar Training – Solar Electric Design and Installation (Grid-Direct)

admin — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:16:29 +0000

Course Description: This course will provide an overview of the three basic PV system applications, primarily focusing on grid-direct systems. The goal of the course is to create a fundamental understanding of the core concepts necessary to work with all PV systems, including: system components, site analysis, PV module criteria, mounting solutions, safety, and commissioning. The course will also cover the basics of sizing a residential grid-direct system, wire sizing, overcurrent protection, and grounding – all of which will be expanded upon in PV202.

This is a 5 day workshop, Monday through Friday, 9 to 5.
Organizer Website: www.solarenergy.org

Tucson Peace Fair & Music Festival

Tiernay — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:58:46 +0000

Join the Tucson Peace Center for their 30th Annual Peace Fair and Music Festival at the Reid Park Bandshell. This festival is Arizona’s largest gathering of peace, social justice and environmental groups. There will be live music, children’s activities, food and fun raffles. TFS will be attending with an educational booth about solar in Tucson. The festival is free to attend so come for a fun day in the park. To learn more, visit their website.

Master Recycling Class

Tiernay — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:21:51 +0000

Confused about which products are recyclable in Tucson and which aren’t? Tucson Clean & Beautiful, in partnership with City of Tucson Environmental Services, will host a “Master Recycler” training class to provide Tucson area residents and businesses with information for recycling, reusing, and reducing waste to help conserve natural resources and improve our environment. Join the class at Himmel Library at 1035 N. Treat Ave on Feb. 29th, from 5:30 to 7:30pm.

This class, offered periodically throughout the year, focuses on local recycling, reuse and waste reduction options. Each training class participant receives a packet of reference information including a Reduce-Reuse-Recycle directory for Tucson and Pima County and many other pamphlets and booklets. Upon completion of the class, each new “Master Recycler” is asked to be a key contact for their neighborhood, workplace, and other community organizations to share updated recycling information as it becomes available.

Contact Rebecca Quintero, Recycling Education coordinator at (520) 791-5000 or e-mail recycle@tucsonaz.gov to register or for more information regarding future classes and any recycling, reuse and waste reduction options in the Tucson-Pima County metropolitan area. Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, February 22, 2012 due to limited space.

Tucson Organic Gardeners Spring Fair

Tiernay — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:30:45 +0000

Join the Tucson Organic Gardeners for their 2012 annual Spring Fair on Saturday, March 3rd from 10:30 – 3:30 pm. The event will feature different vendors, kids activities and gardening workshops. Come to learn about the organic gardening techniques that work best in our climate and to meet other dedicated gardeners as they share what they do. The event will take place at St. Mark’s Church in their side garden and will include:

- Multiple vendors offering a large selection of high quality organically grown vegetable and herb starts, ready for planting
- Organically produced seeds
- Native flowering plants, essential for supporting some beneficial insects
- Organic gardening amendments and supplies
- Compost bins and cranks
- Free organic gardening and compost information
- Trade show of local environmentally conscious businesses
- Networking opportunities with local environmental non-profits and NGOs

View their flyer here.

PV101 Solar Training – Solar Electric Design and Installation (Grid-Direct)

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:45:05 +0000

This is a 5 day workshop, Monday through Friday, 9 to 5.
Organizer Website: www.solarenergy.org

Cyclovia 2012

Aimee — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:55:36 +0000

Save the date for the 2012 Cyclovia, a celebration of car-free transportation and local services. The cyclovia encourages everyone to get out of their cars for a day and bike or walk along a specially designated bike route to end and start with a local celebration. To learn more about Cyclovia Tucson, please visit their website.

2012 Arid LID Conference

Tiernay — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:40:19 +0000

What is AridLID? AridLID is an annual conference on green infrastructure and low impact development in arid regions–terms that describe the practice of using natural systems (plants, soils, water, etc.) to provide services like cleaning air and water, providing wildlife habitat, and calming traffic. The event features dynamic presentations and engaging breakout sessions on topics like urban greening, sustainable storm- and rainwater management, urban planning, landscape architecture, and water policy. Don’t forget to register and get the early bird conference special price at their website.

3. Who should attend? This graphic shows the kinds of professions and passions that will get the most out this cutting-edge event:

Need more information? Check out the AridLID website, and the agenda.