summer of sustainability
Truckee River Cleanup July 12
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/26/2014 - 9:35am
Event Date:
July 12, 2014 - 8:00am As part of the University of Nevada, Reno's Summer of Sustainability, they are having a Truckee River Cleanup, Saturday, July 22, 2014, from 8 to 11 a.m., at Rock Park, 1515 Rock Blvd.,in Sparks.
The University's partner in this event, Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful, will be providing the tools and the training.
A few things to note:
1. Water will be provided, but bring a water bottle.
2. Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.
3. Bring sunscreen and wear a hat.
4. Bring work gloves if you have them.
Reused + Recycled = Art Opening
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/17/2014 - 8:43am
Event Date:
July 13, 2014 - 1:00pm An official Artown event, the reception will feature self-guided tours of the exhibit, Reused + Recycled = Art, and a presentation by University of North Carolina, Wilmington plastic marine debris researcher and ocean plastics artist Bonnie Monteleone, whose traveling art show will also be on display.
Doors open at the Knowledge Center at 1 p.m. for exhibit viewing, the Monteleone presentation is at 2 p.m., light refreshments at 3 p.m., and more exhibit viewing until 5 p.m.
