FNP Letter: Balance and perspective called for in land-use decisions
June 13, 2010 by FofFC
Filed under OurCommonWEalth and All Things Sustainable, Share your Opinion on Policy, We Draw the Line: Comprehensive Plan
Originally published June 13, 2010
In his May 23 commentary, Thomas Lynch attempts to cast illusions, build straw men and further polarize growth and development issues — the very things he suggests we rise above.
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Aquatic Life Declines at Early Stages of Urban Development
June 10, 2010 by FofFC
Filed under OurCommonWEalth and All Things Sustainable, Reading Material, We Draw the Line: The Hidden Costs of Sprawl
The number of native fish and aquatic insects, especially those that are pollution sensitive, declines in urban and suburban streams at low levels of development — levels often considered protective for stream communities, according to a new study by the U.S. Geological Survey.
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**NEW** Frederick Farmers Market downtown Frederick
June 10, 2010 by FofFC
Filed under For Locavores, Frederick, OurCommonWEalth and All Things Sustainable, Urban Revitalization and Infill
Frederick Farmers Market
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Forests being chopped down for subdivisions and strip malls
June 8, 2010 by FofFC
Filed under OurCommonWEalth and All Things Sustainable
The forests of New England are disappearing too quickly, experts say
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Are overcrowded roads and schools by chance or BY CHOICE?
May 17, 2010 by FofFC
Filed under Distribution Material, Our Campaigns, OurCommonWEalth and All Things Sustainable, Roads, Schools, Urban Revitalization and Infill, Volunteer
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05-19-2010 7pm film: Livable Landscapes: By Chance or By Choice?
At the Maryland Ensemble Theater, 31 W Patrick Street, Downtown Frederick.
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05_01-2010 Waste Not! Frederick 2010 Expo
April 29, 2010 by FofFC
Filed under Distribution Material, Frederick, OurCommonWEalth and All Things Sustainable, Solid Waste
Learn about solid waste alternatives for Frederick at the “WasteNot! Frederick” expo this Saturday, May 1st, from 1 to 5 pm at the Evangelical Reformed Church, United Church of Christ at 15 W. Church Street.
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04-28-2010 7pm Clean Energy Grant Winner Demonstrates Thermal-Solar System
April 19, 2010 by FofFC
Filed under Electricity, OurCommonWEalth and All Things Sustainable, Spread the Word!
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04-13-2010 7pm “Build Green” Shows at IMAGINE! Frederick Film Series
April 9, 2010 by FofFC
Filed under OurCommonWEalth and All Things Sustainable
For more information on IMAGINE! Frederick go to: http://www.friendsoffrederickcounty.org/outreach/ourcommonwealth/2010-spring-film-series/
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03-10-2010 @ 7pm IMAGINE! FREDERICK: see award winning movie “Fresh” at the MET
February 25, 2010 by FofFC
Filed under Discussion Forums, Events, OurCommonWEalth and All Things Sustainable
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