As part of Montgomery County's Neighborhood Stabilization Program, the Home Builders Association of Dayton is presenting the first Eco-Rehabarama in the community of Huber Heights. Ten near-historical located in one of the original sections of Huber Heights, Ohio, will be rehabilitated to meet or exceed today's standards for safe, comfortable, efficient and sustainable living. These once abandoned or foreclosed homes will be totally reconstructed after major deconstruction that will take the homes back to the original framed structure and infamous Huber brick veneer. Deconstruction is an environmentally friendly means of selective demolition, proper disposal of waste, and reuse of the home's original building materials.
When do two wheels become six? When you bike and ride on Metro. Every Cincinnati Metro bus is equipped with a front-mounted bike rack that's easy to use. Best of all, when you pay your fare your bike rides free! To celebrate Bike to Work Day, bicycle commuters can ride for free an Metro, Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky buses, and Clermont Transportation Connection buses on Thursday, May 17th, when they transport their bike on the bus bike rack. Bike racks are on the front of all Metro, TANK and CTC buses and can be used at any bus stop including Government Square. Metro and TANK will also be at the Bike to Work Day celebration on Fountain Square on May 17th, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, with a commuter station to demonstrate how easy it is to bike and ride the bus.
On Thursday, May 24th, from 6:30 - 10:30 pm, join the Little Miami River Keepers for an outdoor art auction at Sugar Valley Golf Club to help raise funds for the 2012 Little Miami River Cleanup and other future preservation efforts. Local artists have generously donated original pieces of art that celebrate water to help raise funds for preserving the beauty of the Little Miami River. The silent auction will begin when you arrive and the live auction begins at 8:00 pm. To make a reservation call (937) 848-8426. Proceeds from the art auction will help fund the upcoming Little Miami River Cleanup on Saturday, June 23rd. Volunteers will be in canoes and on the banks picking up trash from Clark County south to Greene County.
May is Asthma Awareness Month. The United States Environmental Protection Agency is encouraging Americans to take action against asthma by learning more about the disease and how it affects their families and communities.
The United States has one of the safest public drinking water systems in the world. Tap water not only provides water for daily activities such as drinking, bathing and cooking, it also benefits the entire community by providing water to serve businesses, school and hospitals and promoting overall health. May 6th - 12th is Drinking Water Week, an annual observance whose theme this year, "Water: Celebrate the Essential", will underscore the many services provided by public drinking water in the United States. New challenges to the US water supply include an again water infrastructure, the impact of climate change on water supply and quality, chemical contaminants, emerging pathogens and the development of new ways to obtain and use water.
The Mill Creek Watershed Council of Communities enables Mill Creek communities to protect and enhance the value of the Mill Creek, its tributaries and watershed. Through collaborative action, the Council strives to make the Mill Creek area a more desirable place to live, work and play. On Friday, May 18th, the Council welcomes people of all ages to tour the Upper Mill Creek Watershed. Participants will be led on a journey through various Upper Mill Creek neighborhoods wile discussing projects, goals, and future endeavors. On the drive, you will see restoration projects, wetlands, recreational trails and much more. The tour will start at Twin Creek Preserve at 10:00 am.
If you own an electric car or hybrid or are just interested in learning more about an eco-friendly alternative to conventional gas-fueled cars and their ecological footprints, Cincinnati's Electric Car Club invites you to their first meeting. Joining the club will allow you to meet other hybrid and plug-in electric enthusiasts to discuss what is possible for the newly formed group. The group is open to everyone, and is especially targeted to those who own hybrid or plug-in electric vehicles and want to network with other owners; those who are thinking about buying or building their own electric vehicle and want a support group; and those who want to help promote electric vehicles for all of their many benefits.
Thinking about raising chickens of your own? Learn the basics at Imago's Introduction to Backyard Chickens Presentation and Field Trip. Heather Redden from Nature's Harbor Farm will cover the basics of keeping chickens in an urban setting. Heather will cover such topics as housing, care and feeding, choosing breeds, keeping peace with neighbors, the biology of egg laying, the benefits of producing your own eggs, chicken behavior and much more. The presentation will be followed by a chicken and duck tour of the Enright Ridge Urban Ecovillage. During this time, participants will get to see a number of backyard set-ups and talk with owners about their experiences keeping chickens and ducks in an urban setting. The event will take place on May 5th and starts at 2:00 pm.
This spring, Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve will become a work of art with colorfully decorated pots hanging from the trees. Painted Pots Week is a fun opportunity for kids and adults to show their creativity and celebrate spring. Clay planting pots will be available for painting and decorating on the front porch of the Nature's Niche Gifts and Books store. Visitors are encouraged to leave their pots when they are finished, which will be hung from the trees throughout the park. Blooming Fun Weekend kicks off with a chance to pick a hanging pot and plant a wildflower in it. The will also be other activities like tie dying, takeing a wildflower hike, music, decorating a flower cookie and more. Painted Pots Week runs through Friday, May 4th from 110:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Earth Day happens just once a year. The United States EPA would like to know what your global moment on Earth Day 2012 looked like. You can share your best photo of the day with the world. Join Flickr and get ready to submit your best shot of our environment how you saw it on Earth Day! You are invited to share a photo that was taken at any time during April 22nd of where you were, then upload it to your Flickr account and share it with the State of the Environment group. The event is allowing one picture submitted per Flickr member to the group through midnight on Saturday, April 28th. This event is open for global participation but the EPA will be highlighting one photo from each US state or territory.
