Admin | February 28, 2009
In Lafayette NJ , Garden State Australian Shepherd Assoc member Kristin is tracking her friend Laurie’s Australian Shepherd Willy on her farm. Hopewind Farm hosts multiple tracking events in every season. Hopewindfarm.com
Admin | February 27, 2009
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger today is expected to declare a statewide drought
and order the state Department of Water Resources to quickly transfer water
to areas with the most severe water shortages.
The executive order also calls on the state water department to coordinate
with other state and federal agencies to assist water suppliers, identify
risks to water supply and help farmers facing losses as a result of water
shortages.
In addition, Schwarzenegger will urge local water districts and agencies to
promote water conservation when he announces his order this morning.
The declaration comes after two years of below-average rainfall in
California, low snowmelt runoff from the Sierra and the largest
court-ordered water transfer restrictions in state history, according to
the administration.
“There is no more time to waste because nothing is more vital to protect
our economy, our environment and our quality-of-life,” Schwarzenegger said
in a statement.
Admin | February 24, 2009
DudeWeCanFixIt.com - There’s a better way to save our planet than through this kind of “water conservation.” Want to learn more, visit www.DudeWeCanFixIt.com to learn how you we can work together to fix the climate crisis. Video and website donated by All Terrain integrated marketing, www.allterrain.net. Dude We Can Fix It
Admin | February 22, 2009
Dominic Allen of Scarab Studio covers Ian Skiller for ripples on the arrival of refugees to his Australian farm.
http://www.thescarab.org/
http://www.thescarab.org/ScarabStudio/ScarabStudioRipples.html
Admin | February 21, 2009
RainReserveTM is easy to install and maintain, and is adaptable to any 2″x3″ or 3″x4″ downspout. The RainReserveTM Diverter Kits work in tandem with a rain barrel, and you can find large tanks to meet this need at many local vendors and suppliers. RainReserveTM does not ship these large reservoirs for sustainability reasons, but you can view examples of suitable containers and search a
RainReserveTM attaches to your downspout and diverts rainwater from your gutter system into the rain barrel while allowing leaves and other large debris to pass through the diverter and out the downspout. The result is naturally soft rainwater available and ready whenever you need it to water gardens and lawns, trees and houseplants, or for other non-potable uses.
Admin | February 20, 2009
Australian Chef, Benjamin Christie visits the blue frog Truffle Farm near Canberra, to learn all about how to grow and cook with Black Truffles.
http://www.benjaminchristie.com
Admin | February 19, 2009
What would life be like without water? A PSA about the importance of water conservation.
Admin | February 18, 2009
With the Mining Boom in full swing, Mining Coal seems more important than Growing food.
Admin | February 16, 2009
This is a song about conserving water made by Mrs. Delebridge’s 5th grade music comittee
Admin | February 16, 2009
November 11 - Remembrance Day, 2007
“Waltzing Matilda” is a very famous Australian folk song and a “Matilda” was the name given to the pack that Australian farm workers carried on their backs.
To “Waltz Matilda” meant to carry your pack of belongings through the bush.
The song “The Band Played Waltzing Matilda” by Eric Bogle is about 50,000 Australian soldiers who fought against Turkish troops and died in the Battle of Gallipoli in World War I.
Mixed with pictures from Gallipoli are pictures of past and present Canadian troops because this song and slideshow was played during a Remembrance Day assembly at a Canadian public school.
Information about this song was taken from this web page that talks about Eric Bogle’s performance of this song:
http://www.fortunecity.com/tinpan/parton/2/matilda.html
Admin | February 13, 2009
I made this video for the Character Counts 6 Pillars video contest. The pillar I chose was “Responsibility” in order to bring public awareness to viewers about one of our most precious resources.
Produced by: Julian Parke, Pleasant Valley HS, Chico, CA.
Admin | February 11, 2009
Early morning at the farm with Gringo the golden boy and a special cute cubby house…
Music arranged by EasyRaoul
Vocal performance by EasyRaoul
(don’t believe me? tough…)
Admin | February 11, 2009
Rainwater tanks for water harvesting and storage are one of the wisest uses of energy and resources - and Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia makes tanks of all types, shapes and sizes! Jacques Rohen is the former owner of Bundaberg’s Complas Industries (now Nylex), the first company to make large rotational molded polyethelene rainwater storage tanks on the east coast of Australia. In this interview with Andi Hazelwood from SustainaBundy, Jacques discusses the benefits of harvesting and storing rainwater in tanks, the misconceptions, advantages and disadvantages of various types of tanks, as well as the embodied energy of poly tanks and their potential for being recycled. Jacques and Andi wrap up the interview with ideas on making the most of the water we harvest and some simple water conservation tips. Part 1 of 3. Learn more at www.sustainabundy.org
Admin | February 8, 2009
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