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Grow For It Selects Top 4 Entries for Its Early Harvest Selfie Contest
The finalists for the Early Harvest Giveaway have now been revealed on Grow For Its' official Instagram account, The Happy Gardening Life. - July 31, 2016 - Grow For It
Gardeners from Around the World Join Grow For Its' Early Harvest Giveaway
Fans from different countries submit their best photo entries for Grow For Its' Early Harvest Giveaway. - July 31, 2016 - Grow For It
SCRAP is 40 Years Old and It's Time for a Party!
SCRAP, the world’s original creative reuse depot, is celebrating its 40th anniversary with two exciting and fun events: SCRAP40, a gala party, and RECLAIMED: elevating the art of reuse, a juried show of art made from reused materials. Both will take place in October. SCRAP40, a "fancy,... - July 30, 2016 - SCRAP
Sarangani Villagers Participating in the "Geoaxioma Project" Vow to Continue Planting Despite the Loss of Over 70,000 Trees Due to the El-Nino
The Village Planters Participating in The Sarangani Geoaxioma Project Received 250,000 New Seeds to Propagate Seedlings in an Effort to Replace the Seedlings and Small Trees Killed by the Lack of Rain. - July 25, 2016 - Bentley House International Corp
Grow For It’s Early Harvest Giveaway Officially Launched on Instagram
Grow For It’s second contest has just been unveiled on its official Instagram account, known as The Happy Gardening Life. - July 22, 2016 - Grow For It
Kepley BioSystems Selected as Finalist for 2016 Hello Tomorrow Global Startup Challenge
Kepley BioSystems announced today that their team has been selected as a Top 500 Startup for the 2016 Hello Tomorrow Challenge. Hello Tomorrow is the world’s leading nonprofit aiming to accelerate science and technology entrepreneurship. Their mission is to catalyze the intersection of top... - July 21, 2016 - Kepley Biosystems Incorporated
Backyard Breeder Gone Terribly Wrong
Backyard breeder dies with no plan for future care of animals. 22 dogs rescued from squalor and neglect. - July 21, 2016 - Cherokee Humane Society, Inc.
Source Molecular Completes Pre-Assessment for ISO 17025
Source Molecular Corporation is now a step closer to becoming the world’s only ISO 17025-accredited microbial source tracking (MST) laboratory. - July 20, 2016 - Source Molecular Corporation
Keep Irving Beautiful Supports Year-Round Litter Abatement
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) works to instill community pride through educating and engaging volunteers in the focus areas of litter abatement, beautification and recycling. KIB is asking all Irving residents and visitors to show that community pride by making a positive difference in their daily... - July 20, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Intelligen.Energy Expanding Into Grafton to Help Educate About Solar
Intelligen.Energy announced today that they will now be servicing Grafton in response to recent demand. With this move, homeowners will have access to free local solar consultants who can educate about the particulars of installing solar. “We’re very excited to offer our services to... - July 15, 2016 - Intelligen.Energy
Napa County Water, Forest and Oak Woodland Protection Committee Announces Hearing to Protect Napa’s Watersheds, Water Sources & Forests
Napa County Water and Forest Protection Initiative held up by County filed litigation. A critical Superior Court hearing is set for Friday, July 15, 9:00, Napa Superior Court, 1111 Third St., Napa, CA. 94559. - July 12, 2016 - Napa Woodland Protection
Source Molecular Featured in Canadian Charity’s 2014 MST Study
Microbial source tracking project in Township of Georgian Bay tapped Source Molecular to find out if humans were polluting the Honey Harbour. - July 10, 2016 - Source Molecular Corporation
The Show Must Go On: Tech Donation Helps a Popular Vancouver Charity
The Electronic Recycling Association donates refurbished computers to the Vancouver Fringe Festival. - July 09, 2016 - Electronic Recycling Association
The UPS Foundation Awards Keep Irving Beautiful with Community Tree Planting Grant
More Than 30 Keep America Beautiful Affiliates Receive Grants Totaling $160,000 to Support Local Projects Keep Irving Beautiful and the City of Irving Parks Department along with community volunteers from Contech Engineered Solutions and Land Design Inc. teamed up to plant a variety of native... - July 09, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
KIB, Contech and Land Design Plant Trees at Tree Farm
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) received a grant from the UPS Foundation in 2015 to purchase native trees for the city’s Tree Farm, and on June 30, 2016, they were finally able to start getting those trees in the ground. The unusually rainy weather in the past year had left the ground at the tree... - July 07, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
National IT Association Partners with Tech Refurbisher to Bring Computer Hardware to Fort McMurray Fire Victims
Non-profit tech association rallies to form accessible computer donation program aimed at replacing equipment lost in May wildfires - July 06, 2016 - Electronic Recycling Association
Grow For It's Prompt Delivery Service Praised by Customers
Grow For It takes special measures to ensure that orders will always reach customers on time. This dedication to fast delivery is just one of the best reasons why lots of Amazon customers are loyal to this seed brand. - July 05, 2016 - Grow For It
Grow For It's Heirloom Vegetable Seeds Pack Deemed Ideal for Serious Preppers
Hundreds of customers have vouched for the quality of Grow For It Heirloom Vegetable Seeds, and many have even mentioned the product to their fellow survivalists. - July 05, 2016 - Grow For It
Grow for It's Heirloom Seeds Impress Customers with Their High Germination Rates
Grow For It fulfills customer needs by providing heirloom seeds with a high germination rate of 85%, which is above the minimum germination standards in the industry. - July 05, 2016 - Grow For It
Grow For It’s First Instagram Contest Now Officially Launched
Grow For It has finally unveiled its much-awaited contest on Instagram. - July 02, 2016 - Grow For It
Audubon International Partners with Waterford Press
Waterford Press, the leading publisher of folding reference guides to wildlife identification has formed a strategic partnership with Audubon International to develop unique custom products for golf courses, designed to engage golfers with the natural setting and wildlife they encounter while playing the game. - July 02, 2016 - Audubon International
Lake Hopatcong Foundation Encourages All to Shop Local for the Month of July
For the fourth year in a row, the Lake Hopatcong Foundation, a 501(c)3 charitable organization, is supporting area businesses with their “Shop Local Lake Hopatcong” campaign. The LHF’s intent is that the residents will view the four towns surrounding the lake as their... - July 01, 2016 - Lake Hopatcong Foundation
MFC Urges Fire Safety July 4th Weekend
The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) would like to remind everyone celebrating Independence Day this weekend to exercise caution using outdoor grills, campfires, and fireworks. Charlie Morgan, State Forester, emphasized the far-reaching consequences of wildfire: “Wildfires can start with just a spark, and spread quickly to endanger forestland, personal property, and lives.” - July 01, 2016 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
Volunteers Count Species on Golf Courses in International Competition
Audubon International’s BioBlitz 2016, a species-counting competition held on golf courses across the world, ran from Earth Day, April 22nd, through International Migratory Bird Day, May 14th. This annual competition demonstrates the large diversity of species that call golf courses home,... - June 29, 2016 - Audubon International
Grow For It To Launch Its First Social Media Contest on Instagram
This will be the first major social media contest sponsored by the survival seed company, and it is a way of expressing gratitude to its tens of thousands of followers online. - June 29, 2016 - Grow For It
Irving Community Honored at Keep Texas Beautiful Conference
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) and several of their community partners were recently honored at the 49th Annual Keep Texas Beautiful State Conference, held June 20 – 22 in Sugar Land, Texas. The theme of this year’s conference was “Keeping Texas Beautiful – How Sweet It... - June 26, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Source Molecular Presents at Chesapeake Stormwater Seminar
Source Molecular's Mauricio Larenas shares highlights of bacteria source tracking studies with stormwater professionals at Maryland seminar. - June 25, 2016 - Source Molecular Corporation
The City of Riverside (CA) Recognized with Audubon International Green Community Award
The City of Riverside is the first community in California to earn the Audubon Green Community Award from Audubon International for their ongoing sustainability initiatives. Members of Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program are eligible for the award, which recognizes significant environmental achievement. Mayor Rusty Bailey received the Green Community Award on behalf of the City of Riverside at the Riverside Sustainability Coalition Meeting on June 15. - June 24, 2016 - Audubon International
Grow For It Survival Seed Vault Gains Favorable Attention with Amazon Top Reviewers
The Grow For It brand of survival seed vault and gardening products has gotten much favorable attention from some of the Amazon Top Reviewers in the past few months according to a company spokesman. - June 24, 2016 - Grow For It
Grow For It Planting Guide PDF Now Available for Smartphone Scanning
Being in the business for so long has enabled Grow For It to really know the gardening niche and meet customer needs in the most efficient way possible. - June 24, 2016 - Grow For It
Grow For It Survival Seed Kit Rated 4.7 Out of 5 Stars on Amazon
It is another exciting day for the folks at Grow For It as the company celebrates its current product rating on Amazon.com. Just a few months in after its online debut, the brand's 105 Varieties Survival Seed Kit has gained the trust of customers who are searching for a seed vault that will last... - June 17, 2016 - Grow For It
Grow For It Survival Seed Vault Considered Suitable for Long-Term Storage
Grow For It, a Nevada-based heirloom seed company, is delighted by the ongoing success of its 105 Varieties Survival Seed Vault. - June 14, 2016 - Grow For It
Lake Hopatcong Foundation Gala and Auction Set for July 30, 2016
The Lake Hopatcong Foundation, a 501(c)3 charitable organization dedicated to improving Lake Hopatcong for all, now and in the years to come, will be hosting the annual Gala and Auction on July 30, 2016, at the historical Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club. The gala offers a splendid evening of food and... - June 12, 2016 - Lake Hopatcong Foundation
Envirocycle® Achieves Major Milestone in Home Sewage Treatment and Water Recycling
A new report by UH at Mānoa details that a major milestone has been achieved in the quest to fight the Hawai’i cesspool pollution epidemic by wastewater treatment technology innovation company Envirocycle® Hawai’i (www.EnvirocycleHawaii.com). Envirocycle® technology has... - June 12, 2016 - Envirocycle
Keep Irving Beautiful Focuses on Fundraising in 2016
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB), the local affiliate of both Keep America and Keep Texas Beautiful, is exploring many options to increase its fundraising efforts in 2016. One way to help KIB is by through an activity that we all do on a regular basis: shopping. KIB is registered at both Kroger and Tom... - June 08, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
New Customers Praise Grow For Its 50 Varieties Heirloom Vegetable Seeds Bulk Pack
Now three years after its launching on Amazon.com in 2013, Grow For It continues to receive praises for its best-selling 50 Varieties Heirloom Vegetable Seeds Pack. New customers often report that the seed quality, smart packaging, and high germination rates are what impress them most about the... - June 07, 2016 - Grow For It
Grow For It! Expert Applauds the New Palestine Heirloom Seed Library
A recently published article from The Guardian reveals that an initiative is currently being formed in order to salvage the agricultural plant heritage in Palestine. This community project will be called the Palestine Heirloom Seed Library, which aims to preserve heirloom varieties that have been... - June 07, 2016 - Grow For It
Grow For It! Survival Seed Vault Getting High Reviews on Amazon.com
Listening to customer feedback and making changes based on that information is garnering a lot of positive product reviews for the latest 105 Varieties Survival Seed Vault on Amazon.com according to a company spokesman for Grow For It! branded products. The company has found a receptive market for... - June 07, 2016 - Grow For It
Grow For It Creates New Survival Seed Vault from Customer Input
A spokesperson for Grow For It gardening products recently stated that their newest product, a survival seed vault which is housed in a .30 Caliber Ammo Box was actually the result of suggestions from their many customers. The original 105 Varieties Heirloom Vegetable seeds were packaged in a... - June 04, 2016 - Grow For It
Most Recommended Preparedness Supplies Include Grow For It's Survival Seeds Vault
Thanks to the successful launching of its 105 Varieties Survival Seeds Vault earlier this year, Grow For It has further solidified its reputation within the survival preparedness community. Survival preppers all over the country have praised the brand for offering a complete survival seeds vault... - June 03, 2016 - Grow For It
Grow For It Hits 30,000 Followers on Instagram
Grow For It is happy to announce that its official Instagram page, called The Happy Gardening Life, has now surpassed 30,000 followers. - June 03, 2016 - Grow For It
Keep Irving Beautiful Wraps Up Career Days with Hanes Elementary
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) finished its career day outreach to the students of the Irving Independent School District by attending the Hanes Elementary event on Wednesday, May 25. Approximately 120 second grade students and their teachers heard about the many things KIB does in the Irving... - June 02, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Grow For It Honored to be Part of CRG’s Safe Seed Resource List
Seed quality and safety have always been a top priority for the people at Grow For It. - May 29, 2016 - Grow For It
Keep Irving Beautiful Visits Elliott Elementary
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) continued its outreach to the students of the Irving Independent School District by attending another career day, this time at Sally B. Elliott Elementary, on Monday, May 23. KIB representatives presented four sessions, speaking to approximately 115 third and fourth... - May 29, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Tech Donation to Enhance Job-Skills Training for Disadvantaged Manitobans
The Electronic Recycling Association donates 30 computers to EDGE Skills Centre. - May 27, 2016 - Electronic Recycling Association
The American Horticultural Society (AHS) is Pleased to Announce the Distinguished Recipients of the Society’s 2016 Great American Gardeners Awards
Among this year’s winners is John G. Fairey, Regents Professor (retired) in the Department of Architecture at Texas A&M University and founder of Peckerwood Garden in Hempstead, Texas, who is receiving the AHS’s highest honor, the Liberty Hyde Bailey Award, for his many important contributions to horticulture. Each winner has contributed significantly to fields such as plant research, garden communication, landscape design, youth gardening, floral design, and teaching. - May 26, 2016 - American Horticultural Society
Keep Irving Beautiful Visits Thomas Haley Elementary for Career Day
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) staff continued a tradition of attending the Thomas Haley Elementary Career Day again this year on Friday, May 20. Four classes of second grade students welcomed KIB staff and board members who gave a presentation about the many activities KIB has to offer, and focused... - May 26, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Lake Hopatcong Foundation’s Job Board Launches
Lake Hopatcong Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit, continues their community outreach support with their latest Job Board project. The Job Board was launched in early March as a way of connecting job seekers with local businesses in the Lake Hopatcong area. “Since we are in contact with local... - May 25, 2016 - Lake Hopatcong Foundation
Audubon International Announces Search for New Executive Director
The Board of Directors of Audubon International has announced that Executive Director Doug Bechtel will be leaving the organization for a leadership position with New Hampshire Audubon. "Doug has done a superb job for Audubon International since joining us in January 2014 and we wish him well... - May 19, 2016 - Audubon International
Keep Irving Beautiful Visits Gilbert Elementary for Career Day
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) was one of the many presenters at F.M. Gilbert Elementary School’s annual Career Day, held on Friday, May 13. As part of its ongoing Schools and Youth Outreach programming, KIB board members attended the event and spoke to two classes of third graders about what... - May 18, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful