by nevillenav | Jan 18, 2013 | Living It
WOW! We are so thankful in looking back over 2012 and realizing what has been accomplished at the Sustainable Learning Center. In January 2012 all we had was a metal frame but still no walls, no second floor and decided that we really needed to see some progress....
by nevillenav | Jan 15, 2013 | Living It
Adventure into our natural world is essential to getting “reconnected”and regaining our sanity. Tammy and I set out in late July, nicely “pooped” after the big push to get the Strawbale walls finished on the Sustainable Learning Center under...
by nevillenav | Apr 13, 2012 | Living It
Had a really fun morning exploring this very unique adventure in San Diego. Farmer Bill, his family and the local community are rethinking their way of life to be more sustainable. This work in progress that started when Farmer Bill was 17 on an acre and a half is an...
by nevillenav | Apr 6, 2012 | Living It
This spring has been an exciting time of launching The Sustain a Kid Foundation and building the facility that will house it. Our vision is “inspiring a stewardship model of living in community that will help ensure a future for all children”. The Open House on March...
by nevillenav | Nov 22, 2011 | Living It
We discuss how to build green with a simple straw-bale wall, rice straw, a waste product from the Sacramento Valley California. Tilling this waste into the soil after harvesting the rice is not always the best soil management option and burning is not allowed...
by nevillenav | Oct 20, 2011 | Living It
An introduction to some of the simple principles and practices that the everyday-non contractor can implement in starting to live more sustainably. Describe green building tips to help you design or retrofit your home to fit you and the environment better- a look at...
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