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Backyard Biomimicry Lecture and Workshop

Learn about biomimicry in the context of Austin’s local ecosystem with the foremost leaders in the field and connect with others in our regional biomimicry network. In this Backyard Biomimicry Workshop offered by the Biomimicry Group, you’ll co-learn with students and professional of various disciplines about the foundations of biomimicry and equip yourself to approach our region’s most pressing design challenges by drawing inspirations from the natural world- found right in our own backyard!

Biomimicry, the discipline of applying nature’s principles to solve human problems, provides the means to achieve both environmental and economic goals.

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$40,000 in Carbon Offset Challenge Grants now available

 

February 15, 2011

The City of Austin’s new Carbon Offset Challenge Grants are designed to highlight local projects doing their part to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. $40,000 will be divided among up to 16 projects, and up to $10,000 can be awarded to one project. Solicitation information is posted on the City of Austin Purchasing website.

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Valentine’s Day the Eco Way!

We all know that we should be showing our love to the special people in our lives on a regular, ongoing basis. It can also be fun to have an excuse to do something extra special.

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Austin’s Green Winners of 2010

The winners of various awards programs and contests can teach us all something about leading hte way to a greener future. Check out what we’ve compiled so far and add other we missed.

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