Jobs: (2) Strawbale Construction Apprenticeships May 29 – August 31 2012
Strawbale Construction Apprenticeship May 29 – August 31
Current opening for 2 entry-level positions on strawbale construction crew.
May 18, 2012
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Rio+20 Corporate Sustainability Forum
Companies around the world point to a number of systemic barriers to implementation of environmentally and socially sustainable practices.
May 17, 2012
Job: Outreach and Events Coordinator for Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance
THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED. Happily, Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance found the right fit for this position.
May 17, 2012
May 17, 2012
Austin Green Art Re-brand Update
Thanks to all of you who emailed ideas and came to participate at the farm. We've got a great start re-defining our mission, programming and name for the educational work that has out-gro
May 17, 2012
May 14, 2012
May 8, 2012
Austin Sierra Club Endorsements: Brigid Shea for Mayor
The Austin Sierra Club Political Committee endorses candidates for various seats. We endorse Brigid Shea for Mayor in this election.
May 8, 2012
May 8, 2012
One More Push to Sink Insinkerator
This week, on Wednesday May 9, the city’s Zero Waste Advisory Commission (ZWAC) will finally consider a resolution opposing Insinkerator’s designs on Austin’s Zer
May 7, 2012