Phish Festival 8: Reducing the Environmental Impact of a Rock Concert

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Nick Chambers .

In a recent conversation I had at the 3-day Phish Festival 8 with Matt Beck, Touring Director for Phish’s charitable organization, The WaterWheel Foundation, he said something that struck me as incredibly honest and from the heart: “There’s nothing about a rock and roll concert that is sustainable when you really get down to the [...]

Phish Reduces Water Bottle Consumption at Festival 8 With Innovative Program

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Nick Chambers .

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If you’ve ever stuck around after an open air rock show and witnessed the carnage that remains, you’ll know what I’m talking about when I say that the amount of plastic disposable water bottles left on the ground is staggering. Really, try it some time. Not only will you be able to relax after the [...]

Don’t Read This, Go Outside!

Posted on June 13, 2009 by Matt Embrey .

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We are living more and more digital lives, and as we pile more onto our plates, a lot of us find ourselves wasting away in front of the enticing glow of the computer monitor. I am an outdoor enthusiast, but find myself getting out less and less, and Idefinitely feel the disconnect from nature [...]

Setting A New World Record: The Largest Off Road Race…On Electric Motorcycles

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Cristina Foung .

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Last Saturday and Sunday, April 4th to 5th, about 50 motocross riders participated in the first 24 hour long endurance race….on electric motorcycles. The event, 24 Hours of Electricross, was hosted by Zero Motorcycles, the creators of the Zero X motorcycle, an off-road electric bike, and the soon-to-come Zero S street legal motorcycle. From 11 a.m. on Saturday to 11 a.m. on Sunday, 10 teams competed to see which could complete the most laps on one Zero X motorcycle. With a maximum of 3 batteries, the teams had to consider their speed, use of their braking systems, and how often to switch out and charge their batteries.

National Landscape Conservation System Approved by Congress

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Derek Markham .

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The permanent establishment of the National Landscape Conservation System was approved by Congress yesterday, helping to restore and protect some of America’s most ecologically important lands. This system, which covers Wilderness Areas, National Monuments, National Scenic and Historic Trails, and National Conservation Areas, is the first of its kind in 50 years.

Great Resources to Help Get Your Bike Ready for Spring Riding

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Derek Markham .

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I hope this isn’t how your bike was left this winter… I ride year round, so I keep an eye on my bike’s maintenance needs on a regular basis, but for many people, the bikes get left in the garage or behind the shed all winter. When spring finally breaks, they’re left trying ride a squeaky, possibly rusted, flat tired bike that’s badly in need of a tune-up. Which can be extremely frustrating. If you’re game to learn the basics, getting your bike ready for the first spring ride could be just a click away.

Does Anyone Still Wanna Be Like Mike?

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Beth Buczynski .

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I’ll admit it. When MJ ruled the courts and the Bulls were a championship-winning dynasty, I too wanted to be like Mike. I had posters of the 1992 Dream Team on my bedroom wall, and practiced hook shots in the driveway (remnants of a previous Pete Marovich obsession: I was a weird little girl). What [...]

Get Your Kids Riding a Bike Sooner

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Samantha Tackeff .

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I was out playing basketball yesterday when I happened to notice a child, no more than two years old riding a bicycle. I sat there for a few minutes shocked. Finally, my curiosity peaked and I ran over to ask the mother what was going on.
She informed me that Zach, not yet two, was riding [...]

Raymond James Stadium Green Super Bowl Initiative

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Doug Gunzelmann .

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While preparing for the Super Bowl , the NFL Environmental Program planted over a thousand trees in the Tampa area along the McKay Creek Greenway, Terra Ceia Shoreline, and certain downtown regions. The trees included 700 red mangroves and 400 native species. Way to go NFL!

Bicycles Built From Grass

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Derek Markham .

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OK, so it’s not made out of the kind of grass you have in your yard, but bamboo is in the grass family. The bamboo plant is an amazing renewable resource, the fastest growing woody plant in the world. Bamboo grows in places as diverse as the Himalayas, Australia, East Asia, and South America, and [...]