Posts made in December, 2012

Free Trees – A Message from Colorado State Forest Service Nursery

Posted by on Dec 31, 2012 in NoCo Updates | 1 comment

Greetings Landowner, We want to let you know about a possibility to receive no cost trees from Colorado State Forest Service Nursery, for your land that was affected in the fires this last summer…. The Restoring Colorado’s Forests Fund was established to provide the opportunity for the CSFS to accept donations and use them to pay for shrub and tree seedlings supplied by our nursery, which are then planted in areas affected by natural disasters.  State lands and private landowners impacted by recent wildfires or other natural disasters may be eligible to receive seedlings purchased...

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Dirt to Drapes – January Schedule

Posted by on Dec 31, 2012 in Dirt To Drapes Educational Series, Events, NoCo Updates | 0 comments

Here is the finalized schedule for Dirt to Drapes in January.  We hope to see you out there. 1/2    Save Money From Now On When You Build an Energy Efficient Home Join us for a collaborative discussion on a variety of approaches to building more energy efficient homes.  Learn about straw bale building, Passive House construction techniques, SIPS (structurally insulated panels), and advanced and alternative framing techniques. 1/16    Overview of Alternative Energy Systems Listen to experts discuss passive solar, active solar, wind & other alternative options for generating energy on...

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CANCELED Dirt to Drapes – 1/30 – Insurance, Tax, & Legal Matters

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Get a basic understanding of these complicated matters and learn how to get help. Where: Bellvue Grange 2929 North County Road 23 Bellvue, CO 80512 When: 1/30/2013 from  6:30pm-8:30pm For more information contact Phil Benstein at phil@nocorebuilding.org.   This session canceled as there was another workshop on a similar topic scheduled for the same night. Please attend this event for information *** IRS Federal Tax Workshop for Fire Survivors and Tax Professionals *** Wednesday, January 30, 2013 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Hearing Room, Larimer County Courthouse Offices Bldg. 1st...

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Dirt to Drapes – 1/16 Overview of Alternative Energy Systems

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Join us on 1/16/2013 to listen to experts discuss passive solar, active solar, wind & other alternative options for generating energy on your home site. Where: Bellvue Grange 2929 North County Road 23 Bellvue, CO 80512 When:  1/16/2013 from 6:30pm-8:30pm For more information contact Phil Benstein at phil@nocorebuilding.org.       Our Dirt to Drapes Educational Series meets several times/month to discuss a variety of rebuilding topics for rebuilding Safer, Stronger, and Smarter. Join local builders, architects, designers and tradespeople for an interesting and...

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Dirt to Drapes – 1/2 – Save Money From Now On When You Build an Energy Efficient Home

Posted by on Dec 31, 2012 in Dirt To Drapes Educational Series, Events, NoCo Updates | 0 comments

Join us on 1/2/2013 for a collaborative discussion on a variety of approaches to building more energy efficient homes. Learn about straw bale building, Passive House construction techniques, SIPS (structurally insulated panels), and advanced and alternative framing techniques. Where: Bellvue Grange 2929 North County Road 23 Bellvue, CO 80512 When:  6:30pm-8:30pm For more information contact Phil Benstein at phil@nocorebuilding.org.     Our Dirt to Drapes Educational Series meets several times/month to discuss a variety of rebuilding topics for rebuilding Safer, Stronger, and...

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