[ACT] NeighborWoods Network Update

[Alice Ewen Walker]

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	April 23, 2008	 	
		
  	

In the News

Success Story

Research

Public Policy

Events

Funding




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IN THE NEWS
One Planet- Ours!
Washington, DC (March 18, 2008)- This year the United States Botanic  
Garden's ever-popular summer exhibition will focus on sustainability-  
not only how it applies to gardens and the landscape, but also how  
each of us and our communities can live for tomorrow, as well as for  
today. One Planet- Ours! will feature government agencies, non- 
governmental organizations, and individuals who are leading efforts  
toward sustainable lifestyles including the Alliance for Community  
Trees.

  	


  	
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SUCCESS STORY
Flowering Tree Sale
Greenscape of Jacksonville sponsors an annual Flowering Tree Sale that  
raises money, increases public awareness, and results in the planting  
of thousands of trees. The sale has become a highly anticipated annual  
event held on the last Saturday in February. Buyers have the  
opportunity to purchase trees at only slightly above the wholesale  
price and receive information and technical assistance from  
landscaping experts..

  	


  	
Find out how
  	
  	

RESEARCH
Sustainable Sites Initiative
Washington, DC (March 1, 2008)- The Sustainable Sites Initiative is  
collecting case studies that use sustainable land development and  
management practices. You are invited to submit projects that monitor  
and document the success or failure of sustainable land practices.  
Projects should llustrate such sustainable practices as stormwater  
management, integrated design teams, water conservation, habitat  
restoration (soil, vegetation and wildlife), education, user health  
and well-being, materials selection and management, and others.  
Response Deadline: May 1, 2008.

  	

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PUBLIC POLICY
Rep. Perlmutter Introducing GREEN Act for Affordable Mortgages
Washington, DC (April 18, 2008)- U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO), will  
unveil his G.R.E.E.N. (Green Resources for Energy Efficient  
Neighborhoods) Act for affordable mortgages on April 22. Perlmutter's  
bill provides incentives to lenders and financial institutions to  
provide lower interest loans and other benefits to consumers, who  
build, buy or remodel their homes and businesses to improve their  
energy efficiency, including with trees.

  	


  	
  Get involved
  	
  	

EVENTS
WE Play! Training Series- Apr.-Nov. 2008, Various Cities
Learn how to fundraise, build, and advocate for great places to play  
in your community! Led by KaBOOM! presenters, KaBOOM! Workshops  
entirely on Play are one-day, FREE regional trainings packed with  
interactive sessions, networking opportunities and first-hand success  
stories. From planning a playground project to involving your local  
government in the cause of play, WE Play! sessions give all  
participants the tools to take action.

  	
  	
Register today
  	
  	

FUNDING
TechSoup Computer Donations- Deadline: Rolling
You likely know TechSoup for their software donation program to  
nonprofits, but now you can also request quality, low-cost refurbished  
computers. If you need additional computers or just want to replace  
older equipment, check out the new configurations and place your  
request. There are desktops and laptops from manufacturers such as  
Dell, IBM, and Compaq.

  	
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