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USF celebrates Earth Day all week long

Submitted by Atish Patel, Producer, 10 News at 6pm
Sunday, April 22nd, 2012, 7:30am
USF celebrates Earth Day all week long

Tampa, FL - University of South Florida dining/ARAMARK will be joining close to a billion people around the globe to celebrate Earth Day today. 

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WOB in Westchase celebrates Earth Day

Submitted by Laura Byrne, Reporter
Friday, April 20th, 2012, 8:21am
WOB in Westchase celebrates Earth Day

Tampa, Florida --  It's not a traditional way of celebrating Earth Day, but on Sunday, April 22nd, World of Beer in Westchase will be offering half off its organic beer selection.

You may as well mark your calendar now for the Crawfish Boil on Sunday, April 29th as well! It starts at 2 p.m.

 

 

 

 

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Celebrate Earth Day at USF's Botanical Gardens

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Wednesday, April 18th, 2012, 11:41am
Celebrate Earth Day at USF's Botanical Gardens

Tampa, Florida-- On Saturday April 21, the University of South Florida Botanical Gardens hosts a "Go Native" event in honor of Earth Day from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Organized by the Tampa Bay Sierra Club and USF's Office of Sustainability, the event promotes the use of native plants in an urban landscape. 

Attendees can enjoy  exhibitors, demonstrations, arts and crafts, community groups, live music, food, and children's activities.

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FishHawk Ranch recognized for sustainability

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Friday, April 13th, 2012, 7:21am
FishHawk Ranch recognized for sustainability

 

Tampa, Florida-- According to a recent release, the FishHawk Tennis Club and Community Information Center received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Silver Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

The community recently added the facility, and was recognized with this LEED certification for a variety of efficiency and conservation practices exhibited during construction.

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HART helps calculate carbon footprint

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Monday, April 9th, 2012, 8:33pm
HART helps calculate carbon footprint

Hillsborough County, Florida-- The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) website offers Carbon Savings and Fuel Savings Calculators for drivers to use.

With Earth Day right around the corner, it wouldn't hurt to take a closer look at what your daily commute does to our Earth, and your earnings.

According to the American Public Transportation Association, a two-person household in Hillsborough County on average saves $9,884 annually and $824 monthly by taking public transportation and living with one less car.

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Great American Cleanup

Submitted by Ginger Gadsden, 10 News Morning Anchor
Monday, April 9th, 2012, 2:16pm
Great American Cleanup

Plant City, Florida---Join other folks in the community who want to keep Tampa Bay clean.

The Great American Clean up takes place Saturday, April 21st from 9am until Noon.

Projects include roadside cleanups, painting and planting.

There is also a need for boaters and kayakers to help with the waterway cleanups.

Last year, Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful recorded more than 10,400 volunteers who picked up 110,913 pounds of trash and recyclables from March through May of 2011.

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Learn how to create garden topiaries

Submitted by Laura Byrne, Reporter
Tuesday, March 13th, 2012, 7:05pm
Learn how to create garden topiaries

Tampa, Florida -- The kids get their spring break next week, so why not plan something fun for you?

If gardening is your flair, the Upper Tampa Bay Regional Public Library is hosting a class that may spark your interest.

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