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WSD dedicates nature center in memory of former board member
The Wissahickon School District has renamed its nature center as the Frances "Boo" Crofton Nature Center, honoring the memory of a former school board member and longtime district volunteer.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:38:35 -0700

Environmental authority revokes Holcim's permit to expand quarry in N Hungary
Hungary's National Inspectorate for Environment, Nature and Water has revoked an environmental permit that Holcim Hungaria Zrt, the Hungarian unit of Swiss cement company Holcim, obtained to conduct a 90-hectare expansion of the company's limestone quarry in northern Hungary, the civil environmental-organizations that appealed the decision to grant the permit informed MTI on Wednesday evening.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:03:58 -0700

Nature as inspiration
International buyers in the furniture and home decor sector are looking for new materials and designs, according to one of the country’s top exporters.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:08:04 -0700

Rocky River Nature Center offers food, films in 'Inviting the Planet to Dinner' series
Head to the Rocky River Nature Center in North Olmsted for a film and food series: the screening of a film about sustainable food one week, a program on cooking and eating sustainably the next.

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:33:37 -0700

Tampa gardening notes
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Guided Hike at Brooker Creek Preserve: Get up close to the environment in this 7-mile guided nature hike. See how the land has changed over time and discuss the ecological footprints left by those changes. Wear closed-toe shoes, bring water and a hat. Best for ages 6 and older. Free but registration is required. 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Brooker Creek Preserve ...

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:15:27 -0700