March 2011 – RNeighbors

2011 Mayor’s Urban Forestry Volunteer Award Winners

Sponsored by the RNeighborWoods program, the Mayor’s Urban Forestry Volunteer Award was created to recognize amazing citizens, for outstanding contributions to Rochester’s urban forest. There are three categories for these awards including adult, youth and business. 2011 Mayor’s Urban Forestry Volunteer Award Winners Adult: Mary Gorfine Youth: Zoë Masterpole Business: Maier Forest and Tree These awards will be presented by Mayor Brede at the Environmental Awareness Month Proclamation, Friday, April 1, 9 am at the Mayo Civic Center Outdoor Pavilion,…

Read More Read More

Have a comment? Join us on Facebook!

Registration Open and New Business Initiative

March 27, 2011

Old tires, a Richard Nixon mask, a refrigerator, and a broken flute case. What do these things have in common? They are just a few of the odd things found in Rochester during the last 4 years of litter clean ups during the annual Help Make Rochester A Litter Bit Better! event. What will our volunteers find this year? So far, over 54 tons of litter has been collected by thousands of citizens since the program began in 2007. This…

Read More Read More

Have a comment? Join us on Facebook!

Weekly Green Fact

March 22, 2011

Happy International Water Day! KEEPING OUR WATER CLEAN IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY Here are some ways you can help do your part to protect our water resources: At Home: • Never dump anything in storm drains • Keep grass clippings, leaves, and lawn chemicals off paved surfaces • Apply pesticides and fertilizers at the correct rate and time • Minimize detergent pollution by using a commercial car wash • Repair auto leaks • Direct downspouts away from hard surfaces, collect rainwater…

Read More Read More

Have a comment? Join us on Facebook!

LBB Business Partners

March 20, 2011

Litter Bit Better Business Partners recognize the need for and desirability of a clean and livable Rochester. For additional information about the requiriements to be a Partner check the website. Arnold’s Supply & Kleenit Co. Apollo Dental Center Boldt Construction City Auto Glass Canadian Honker Civic League Day Nursery G&L Insurance Gamehaven Counci Good Food Store Co-op HyVee (all 3 Rochester locations) Keller Williams Realty The Mayo Clinic Mister Carwash North Panera North Panera South Post Bulletin Co., LLC. Pro…

Read More Read More

Have a comment? Join us on Facebook!

A Litter Bit Better! T-shirts Available

March 20, 2011

You asked for them, and now we’re delivering. Show your Rochester pride and Help Make Rochester A Litter Bit Better! today by ordering a cool green t-shirt! Shirts are available for you and your ALBB group to wear proudly as you help collect litter and prevent pollution around Rochester. Proceeds from shirt sales will be used to support upcoming Litter Bit Better events. Mark your calendars! Sizes available: Youth small, medium, large. Adult small, medium, large, x-large, xx-large. Cost: $12.00…

Read More Read More

Have a comment? Join us on Facebook!

Deep Energy Reduction Builders Tour

March 15, 2011

When: March 22nd, 2011 from 11 A.M. – 1 P.M. Come hungry and ready to learn how the Deep Energy Reduction project is working at Eagle Bluff. Please RSVP by March 21st by calling (507) 467-2437. Directions are available on our website: www.eagle-bluff.org

Have a comment? Join us on Facebook!

City Announces New Adopt-A-Storm Water Pond Program

March 11, 2011

Citizens who want to make a difference in their neighborhoods while protecting water quality are invited to participate in the City of Rochester’s new Adopt-A-Storm-Water-Pond program. There are over 100 storm water management ponds in Rochester that can be adopted by interested groups, businesses, and individuals. Interested volunteers should contact Mike Kraszewski (mkraszewski@rochestermn.gov or 328-2431) to inquire about adoptable locations. The City will provide aerial photos of each site, trash bags and stickers, a sign to recognize your efforts, and…

Read More Read More

Have a comment? Join us on Facebook!

Volunteer Opportunity!

March 10, 2011

Excited about the Think Green Fair? Would you like to be more involved? Volunteer to help out during the day by filling out this short application: Think Green Fair Volunteer Sign-Up Hope to see you there! More info about the Think Green Fair can be found here.

Have a comment? Join us on Facebook!

The Ethical Practices Board for the City of Rochester

March 8, 2011

The Appointing Committee is seeking applications from Rochester residents who are interested in serving on the Ethical Practices Board for the City of Rochester for the term of May 1, 2011, to April 30, 2014. The Ethical Practices Board is responsible for all City Code of Ethics and conflict of interest issues. Applications can be picked up at the City Clerk’s Office, Room 135 City Hall, or call 328-2900 to request an application to be mailed. Completed applications must be…

Read More Read More

Have a comment? Join us on Facebook!

Weekly Green Fact

March 8, 2011

When the weather is cold and frigid we tend to shut and seal all of our doors and windows in order to keep in the heat. So if we shut ourselves in and do not lit in any fresh air then the air in our homes is not fresh at all. One way to clean your indoor air is by removing pollutants with the use of house-plants. House-plants can remove the 3 main indoor pollutants: formaldehyde, benzene, and carbon monoxide. …

Read More Read More

Have a comment? Join us on Facebook!