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Calendar of Environmental Events Around the World

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Public Gardens Day – May 7 – Developed in an effort to raise public awareness about the importance of public gardens. World Environment Day – June 5 – An annual event that is aimed at being the biggest and most widely celebrated global day for positive environmental action. National (U.S.)

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Frugal Fun

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Starting in June, there are one or two free concerts every week until September. Free admission day at the local gardens. acres Portland Japanese Garden is the most authentic Japanese garden outside of Japan. Our Lan Su Chinese Garden also has occasional free days. Concerts at the zoo. The beautiful 5.5

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Bee Stung Butts, Freeze Dried Diapers and Other Hilarious Happenings of Poverty

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Her homes had coal furnaces with radiator heating, electricity and indoor plumbing. In their first home together, built out in the new suburbs (then it was country), Mom endured well water and an outhouse. We had a coal stove at home, but my brother and my shared bedroom was just a few feet from the stove. My Mom grew up in St.

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Why You Should Live Green

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In June 2003 the European Commission adopted a Communication on an integrated product policy (IPP) aiming to reduce the environmental impacts of products, where possible by using a market-driven approach that combines competitiveness with social concerns. Encourage outdoor learning at home.

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Control Your Bagworms – Economically and Organically

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If you own a home and have landscaped with juniper, arborvitae, spruce, pine or cedar, don’t let the bagworms cost you a fortune. 5 Products That You Should Avoid Using How to Garden Over Winter: Key Strategies for Success. Bagworms can wipe out your expensive evergreen landscaping in a single season if left uncontrolled.