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Get moving to Summer Parkways Sunday – Tue, 19 Jul 2011 PST
Calling all volunteers! There’s lots of free fun to be had in the streets Sunday for the July Summer Parkways at Spokane’s North Hill, from Clark Park to Franklin Park to Ruth Park, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. DownToEarthNW.com: Read more
Local chapter of EcoBuilding Guild brings together sustainable pros – Fri, 29 Jul 2011 PST
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The Inland Northwest EcoBuilding Guild is gearing up for great activities this fall, beginning with building homes for chickens to touring green homes throughout our city. Whether you’re a builder, interior designer, student, homeowner, or will be a homeowner someday, Read more
Short-lived art exhibit shows timelessness – Thu, 09 Jun 2011 PST
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In one sense, we are supposed to let art speak for itself. It exists for its own sake. No need to hyper-interpret the play, film, painting, or poem. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories Read more
REI Spokane invites community to get dirty April 9 – Wed, 23 Mar 2011 PST
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If you’ve ever hiked a trail, rode a bike or rowed a boat anywhere in the Northwest, chances are you’ve reveled in the area’s beauty but also thought what a shame it was that more care wasn’t taken to keep Read more
PEACH Farm – Community Roots Market, Country Fair, Classes and Events – Tue, 19 Apr 2011 PST
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Last Saturday felt undeniably like Spring, so I acted accordingly…by playing in the dirt on a farm. I pushed my tired ski boots aside, rolled my bike out of the closet where it had been comfortably cocooned for the snowy Read more
Cycling advocate seeks functional yet stylish accessories – Thu, 29 Dec 2011 PST
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Tireless and determined local bike advocate Barb Chamberlain is on a quest to convince women of Spokane that bikes and style are not mutually exclusive. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories Read more
Sierra Club, DTE founders will share info about coal Tuesday – Fri, 19 Aug 2011 PST
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People wanting to know more about coal and its possible impact on residents if a new plan to send trainloads through Washington are invited to a free presentation Tuesday. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories Read more
Community sharing concerns about coal – Fri, 26 Aug 2011 PST
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About 100 trains already thunder through Spokane daily. Now imagine 48 more, each stretching over a mile-and-a-half, filled with coal, leaving coal dust and diesel fumes in their wake. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories Read more
Schools, farms connecting to benefit student meals – Fri, 15 Jul 2011 PST
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Late last month, local farmers, school nutrition staff, and Department of Corrections representatives spent a day touring local farms, sampling locally-produced food, and learning how to wash, peel, chop, dice, and serve fresh produce in school kitchens. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News Read more
Public to review plan of action for Hangman Creek pollution – Fri, 18 Feb 2011 PST
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Would you like to see something done about the muddy water in Hangman Creek? The plan to take action on reducing pollution in the Hangman Creek watershed is out for public review and comment until March 18, 2011. DownToEarthNW.com: EcoLink Read more