Big Bear Lake, CA, July 15, 2013 - People who think low-water landscaping mean a lackluster yard are in for a surprise. The Xeriscape Garden Tour celebrates the color and diversity of native and drought tolerant plants on their 11th annual tour, showcasing homes that exemplify the best in water conservation through Xeriscape landscaping. The Big Bear Valley had below average … [Read more...] about After Low-Snow Winter, Xeriscape Gardening More Important Than Ever
Environment
HERO helps homeowners lower emissions and utility bills
Big Bear Lake, CA, June 3, 2013 -- The San Bernardino Association of Governments (SANBAG) Board of Directors has voted to make the HERO Clean Energy Financing Program available to residents and businesses of San Bernardino County. HERO is the largest and most successful Property Assessed Clean Energy Program in the nation. It launched in 2011 in Riverside County, where it … [Read more...] about HERO helps homeowners lower emissions and utility bills
Visionary farmer to speak at the PAC
Big Bear Lake, CA, May 17, 2013 - The Big Bear Lighthouse Project has recruited the country's most influential farmer, Joel Salatin, to deliver the keynote address at their 2013 Community Summit. Salatin is a third generation alternative farmer in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. The family’s Polyface Farm has been featured in Smithsonian, National Geographic and … [Read more...] about Visionary farmer to speak at the PAC
“Dirt is good for you!”
Big Bear Lake, CA, May 12, 2013 - The Big Bear Valley Community Gardens Project is hosting a series of educational workshops every Saturday from May 18 through September. The workshops are FREE and open to the public, held at the Community Gardens on Fox Farm Road behind CVS and across from Kmart. Participants should bring their own chair and something to drink. The schedule … [Read more...] about “Dirt is good for you!”
Help preserve Big Bear Lake’s beauty
Big Bear Lake, CA, May 2, 2013 - The Big Bear Municipal Water District has scheduled their annual Adopt-a-Shoreline Kickoff event for 9:00 a.m. on May 11 at the District office (40524 Lakeview Drive). The lake shore is one of the most heavily used recreational areas in the valley, so litter is a constant concern. The program recruits volunteers to commit to keeping a … [Read more...] about Help preserve Big Bear Lake’s beauty