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et ready for some good eats in this issue of Green Living. I love to cook at home, but when it’s 110 degrees outside, the last thing I want to do is crank up the oven and stress our aging AC. For someone who doesn’t dine out much, the seemingly endless restaurant options can be a bit overwhelming. Where does a cook-at-home gal go to satisfy her taste buds? Our writers set out to solve this dilemma—searching for restaurants that offer healthy eating options throughout the state. They discovered an array of options from comfort food to exotic dishes. They even found a place that exemplifies locally sourced—a Native American spot that harvests cholla buds and other indigenous ingredients right from the desert. So if your heat meter is telling you to get out of the kitchen, try one of the restaurants we have featured in the following pages. For those of you who prefer to stay indoors, we have a cool culinary solution. Chef Sara has shared some raw vegan recipes that are sure to satisfy. For dessert, the Burkharts have evaluated frozen treats for you in their He’s Green She’s Green column. The theme of staying cool continues with ideas for indoor entertainment at some of the state’s many museums. Whether you are intrigued by the Sonoran desert or space travel, fossils or fine art, you are sure to find a location that suits your interests. If you are considering local travel this summer, we have featured Tucson in our eco-travel piece. Those who live in Tucson may recognize a local bicycle business we focused on in our work section. The shop serves as a hub for bicycle maintenance, education and art. We also celebrate a church in the Valley that has become the first in Arizona to receive special designation for its dedication to sustainability. Trends explored in this issue include the shifts in solar energy and in rating the energy efficiency of your home. We also have more green home products for you to try, and our Cool and Outrageous Stuff continues to be just that.
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oping to explore vegetarian and vegan cuisine without letting go of your comfort food favorites or ice cream cravings? Chef Damon Brasch, owner and chef at Valley restaurants Green and Nami, convinces customers that they don’t have to compromise. Green, which describes itself as the “new American vegetarian” restaurant, is perfect for both beginning and avid green eaters. With vegetarian and vegan dishes that are close to the carnivore’s comfort zone, such as the Thai peanut bowl, customers can take their green eating journey one delicious step at a time. Gluten-free foodies can also rejoice at the plethora of options that don’t sacrifice creativity or flavor.
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With locations at 2022 N. Seventh St., Phoenix, and 2240 N. Scottsdale Rd. #8, Tempe, Green offers fare that makes a statement–that green cuisine can be savory, edgy, and most importantly, open to all. The restaurant’s menu features items such as No Harm Chicken Parm and a clever spin on the burger lover’s staple, the Big WAC, featuring two hand-packed vegan burgers.
Right next door to Green’s Phoenix location is Chef Damon’s second restaurant: Nami. Green’s cozy and hip little sibling was inspired by one of Chef Damon’s star creations, the tSoynami. According to the Nami website, “a tSoynami starts with our homemade vegan soy tSoft tServe, then we stir in all sorts of goodies like cakes, cookies, chocolate, peanut butter and just about anything you can think of.” This refreshing dessert, which is adorned more than twenty different ways on the restaurant’s regular menu, could easily stand alone on the menu. Instead, customers are treated to other decadent desserts, such as vegan doughnuts and cupcakes, as well as a variety of coffee drinks and Sunday brunch. Green and Nami are a dynamic duo perfect for anyone curious about trying out vegetarian and vegan eats. The food is familiar enough in name and looks to the carnivore’s eye, but there is no secret that green eating is at the heart of both establishments. In the words of Chef Damon, “Green is simple. Green is fresh. Green is good. Green is here. Welcome to green.” greenvegetarian.com Macy’s European Coffee House and Bakery Looking for quality vegetarian eats in Northern Arizona? Check out Macy’s European Coffee House and Bakery in the heart of downtown Flagstaff at 14 S. Beaver St. Macy’s is not only a local favorite for coffee and baked goods, but is one of the few all-vegetarian establishments in Flagstaff. macyscoffee.net
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Lovin’ Spoonfuls Curious about Vegetarian options in Southern Arizona? Lovin’ Spoonfuls, 2990 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, is a local favorite for vegetarian cuisine. This restaurant is known for more than just their soups. Try one of the sandwiches such as the mock tuna melt or their Deluxe BLT. lovinspoonfuls.com
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ince 1993, Alaine Shrewsbury, founder and baker of Green Heart Bakery, has been providing vegan and gluten-free baked goodies from southern Arizona. Currently, the Green Heart Bakery does not have a retail location, but customers can pick up their pastries from Loft Farmers Market in Tucson every Saturday or place an order on their website, greenheartbakery.com, and have items shipped to them. Alaine is a second-generation health nut and enjoys cooking for people with special food needs. She grows all of the herbs for many of the dishes herself and the rest of the ingredients come from a natural food supplier. When asked why Alaine chose to go vegan, she answered, “Why not? Vegan food is good for both the environment and for your health.” Alaine’s two favorite dishes from the Green Heart Bakery are the Chocolate Cherry Cake in the winter and the Key Lime Uncheesecake in the summer. “I’ve been making the Chocolate Cherry cake for almost 20 years and it is the best chocolate cake I’ve ever eaten. It makes you feel really good when you eat it,” she says, “The Key Lime Uncheesecake has a fresh and clean taste to it.”
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While there are about 70 different choices on the menu, Alaine also creates special orders for customers with specific diet needs. Alaine explains how her food has no GMOs and there is nothing decorative about her pastries. “Anything you eat from me, either the muffin or the cakes, is all fuel for your furnace and a slow burning energy, so that you don’t get a stomach ache, headache or a sugar rush afterwards.” RED CURRY VEGAN KITCHEN The chefs of Red Curry Vegan Kitchen, 8-10 N. San Francisco St., Flagstaff, offer customers authentic Thai food and vegan dishes. From their appetizers to their dessert choices, vegan lovers will be pleased to know that it is all completely made to fit their special diet needs. redcurryflagstaff.com
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ooking for culturally enlightened food in Arizona? These restaurants fill the void when it comes to hole-in-thewall authentic, cultural cuisine. From fresh salsa to warm injera, the dishes served will tingle your taste buds. FRESH MEXICAN Salsa Brava, 2220 E. Route 66, Flagstaff, has been continually voted “Flagstaff’s Best Mexican Restaurant” by the Arizona Daily Sun. The restaurant serves authentic Mexican food in a contemporary family environment. The food is made to order and salsas are made fresh daily for their serve-yourself salsa bar. Salsa Brava prides itself on only using the healthiest of ingredients, including all-natural, antibiotic and hormone-free, chicken. They also use 100 percent cholesterol free canola oil, and there is never any lard, or MSG used in the process. Salsa Brava’s menu features a seasonal guacamole that is prepared at your table. It includes fresh avocado, onion, cilantro, tomato, lime and jalapenos and is served with fresh tortilla chips. You can have it as hot or mild as you’d like. salsabravaflagstaff.com FUSION TOHONO O’ODHAM CUISINE Located at Main Street Tohono Plaza in Sells, just an hour outside of Tucson is Desert Rain café. This restaurant serves Contemporary Tohono O’odham cuisine, the cuisine of a Native American tribe residing in the southeastern Arizona
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area. Each Desert Rain Café dish is either a traditional O’odham meal or a fusion of familiar favorites with Tohono O’odham touches such as cholla buds in a pico de gallo, tepary beans in a short rib stew or prickly pear glaze over a chicken sandwich. Some dishes are prepared the traditional Tohono O’odham way while others take on a new twist. All of the ingredients used at Desert Rain Café are either from local providers or desert foraging. desertraincafe.com ETHIOPIAN EXPERIENCE Café Lalibela is a family owned Ethiopian restaurant located at 849 W. University Dr., Tempe. Café Lalibela prides itself in not just the food, but the whole Ethiopian cuisine experience. From the colorful cultural décor spread throughout the restaurant to the woven table cloths you find under your food, the restaurant really exudes an Ethiopian feel. The cultural experience carries over to the manner in which you eat your meal, using a flat spongy bread called injera as the primary eating utensil. Café Lalibela serves an array of different dishes, spicy and mild, that includes beef, lamb and chicken and plenty of vegetarian options that include lentils, collard greens, and cabbage. From great food and fast, friendly service to a culturally distinctive atmosphere, Café Lalibela offers a pleasant and unique dining experience. cafelalibela.com
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RICE PAPER (VIETNAMESE) 2221 N. Seventh St., Phoenix Rice Paper is known for their divine rice paper rolls weather you are looking for a traditionally filled rice paper roll or a warm bowl of pho, Rice Paper can accommodate your taste buds. ricepapereatery.com AIELLO’S SALUMERIA (ITALIAN) 777 E. Thunderbird Rd., Phoenix Aiello’s is true east coast Italian food in the Arizona sun. Aiello’s serves anything from hero sandwiches to pasta to remind you of east-coast cooking. aiellositaliandeli.com HALO- HALO KITCHEN (FILIPINO) 3553 W. Dunlap Ave., Phoenix 602-324-9670 Halo-Halo Kitchen serves traditional Filipino dishes and a few American dishes for the newcomers. Many enjoy visiting Halo-Halo for the popular Filipino dessert that is also called halo-halo. gothalohalo.com
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or the picky pescetarian, Cuttlefish at Gainey Ranch creates an atmosphere with a subtle message of sustainability. Scottsdale’s Cuttlefish Italian Cuisine is the only restaurant in Arizona with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch certification. The Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch recommends certain species of seafood according to region to suppliers and consumers alike in order to tackle the world’s overfishing problem. Restaurants that have committed to serving only seafood listed in the region’s “Best Choices” and “Good Alternatives” are Seafood Watch Restaurant Partners. The program currently works with more than 200 restaurants across the country to ensure the seafood served is from a sustainable, farm-raised, or low-impact fishery. During a recent visit to the restaurant, 8777 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, a singer unleashed the old ballad, “Brandy, you’re a fine girl, what a good wife you could be, but my life, my love, and my lady, is the sea.” The performer later introduced himself after finishing his set at the far west end of main bar. The silver-and-chrome themed oyster bar remained empty at center stage where full-sized Italian Vespas are repurposed as seats within the modern eatery.
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Our enthusiastic hostess seated my Nova Scotia friend and me and reviewed the updated menu items as our waiter lit the candle on the center of the table. Finding sustainable seafood in the Valley had been a challenge, but Cuttlefish seemed very humble about being the only Valley eatery with Monterey Bay Aquarium’s stamp of approval. The menu revealed such items as the California Albacore Salad and the Linguine Nero. The Alaskan Halibut Ceviche with fennel, jalapeños, onions, mango, tomatoes, avocado, lime, and root chips looked like the Mediterranean itself—tropical, fresh, and effortlessly appetizing. Cuttlefish is a family affair, with co-owners Joey Maggiore and Cristina Maggiore both hailing from Italian families. Further, Joey was born into the Italian restaurant business— his father, Tomaso Maggiore, owns the famous Tomaso’s in Phoenix. The Maggiore family has been serving Italian food since the ’60s and have owned and operated more than 30 restaurants coast to coast.cuttlefishscottsdale.com
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ver Memorial Day weekend I went on a camping trip to Woods Canyon Lake near Payson, and I realized how valuable a campfire really is. My fellow campers and I were unable to have a campfire due to the dry conditions and the high risk of starting a forest fire. In the last two months, Arizona has had 15 wildfires, most notably the Slide Fire in Oak Creek Canyon, near Sedona. Oak Creek Canyon is located in the Coconino National Forest and is home to a diversity of wildlife and vegetation. It is also a very popular camping spot. According to Incident Information System, a government website tracking incidents across the nation, the Slide Fire, which is believed to be human-caused, burned approximately 21,227 acres of forest. Why have so many fires been occurring recently and why are they so devastating?
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In order to better understand the cause and effect of wildfires, I contacted Dr. David W. Huffman, the director of research and development at the Ecological Restoration Institute of Northern Arizona University. Huffman explained that “many high-severity fires that presently burn in western forests take place under uncharacteristic conditions that have come about as a result of decades of excluding natural fires—frequent, low-intensity fires, that would have occurred naturally.” Historically, low-intensity fires occurred every two to 20 years due to environmental causes such as a lighting strike or, in some cases, as a result of long-term land use practices of indigenous communities, according to Huffman. By preventing these natural fires, we have fostered conditions that lead to more severe fires.
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Despite the negative outcomes that can come from a wildfire, Huffman explained that wildfires play an often “critical” role in many ecosystems. Low-severity wildfires are Mother Nature’s way of hitting the refresh button on the ecosystem. A wildfire’s main purpose is to eliminate debris from the forest floor, allowing space for a new generation of plants and vegetation which, in turn, provides a new habitat for the local wildlife Additionally, wildfires help eradicate diseased plants or animals and prevent further disease from spreading. Most importantly, explained Huffman, a fire reduces the amount of build-up of “hazardous forest fuels (dead material and vegetation),” which may allow future fires to play a more natural role in the ecosystem. So what should we do after a large wildfire like the Slide Fire? “Immediately after a severe fire, high priority is placed on emergency rehabilitation efforts, such as stabilizing soils and repairing watershed function,” Huffman said. “After physical characteristics are more or less stabilized, managers can then begin planning for long-term restoration, which would include planting trees, perhaps seeding with native species, or reintroducing native wildlife that may have been lost (e.g., fish in damaged streams).” Huffman said that throughout the restoration process, managers should try to emulate conditions for an intact, functioning ecosystem, working to reestablish characteristic species composition, forest density, tree spatial pattern, and other structural and functional attributes. By naturalizing the forest to be more open and by having controlled burns performed by the fire department, we may be able to prevent these types of high-severity fires from spreading so rapidly and causing so much damage. Thankfully, due to the tireless efforts of the forest service, the Slide Fire did not completely devastate Oak Creek Canyon; however, it did have a significant impact on the forest, wildlife and surrounding communities.
To help the victims of the Slide Fire, please contact: The Slide Fire Disaster Response Fund azfoundation.org/slidefire 602-682-2042 Arizona Community Foundation 2201 E. Camelback Road, No. 405B Phoenix, AZ 85016 azfoundation.org 602-381-1400
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his year BICAS celebrates its 25th anniversary, offering the Tucson community a place for both bicycle maintenance and bicycle education. Located near downtown Tucson, BICAS, which stands for Bicycle Inter-Community Art and Salvage, is a non-profit organization that is a collectively run community education and recycling center for people of all ages. The shop is set up so that people can search through the bins and shelves for the bicycle parts they need and/or repair their bicycle in the shop area. When asked why so many people prefer getting their bikes fixed there, employee Brieanne Buttner answered, “People prefer BICAS for the affordability and the do-it-yourself and do-ittogether ethic as well as the community-oriented vibe.” Although things like bike tires, handlebars, cables, shifters and bike frames are donated, Brieanne says BICAS is 80 percent self-sufficient, meaning they have to buy the majority of their parts and equipment. The center also donates parts to the local artists who work upstairs and, in return, these artists participate in the BICAS art auction, which occurs twice a year, in order to sell their art and raise funds for the organization. Another big project that BICAS helped support is the bike church sculpture, now located on Granada Avenue near Barrio Anita, which stands as a permanent memorial for all the cyclists who have been killed on the streets. BICAS offers a unique opportunity for both adults and children who cannot afford to purchase a bicycle, to instead participate in the work trade program. These volunteers do tasks such as sweeping, organizing bike parts, and learning how to fix small parts of a bike. In return they earn $8 in shop credit for every hour they work. As a volunteer coordinator for more than a year and a half, Brieanne says her experience with BICAS has been rewarding. “My favorite part is working with the youth and families, and that we are all learning together,” she says.
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RATING SYSTEM HELPS DEFINE ENERGY EFFICIENCY BY WILLIAM JANHONEN
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ome building in America has progressed from log cabins with dirt floors, to post-and-beam homes, to homes that you can purchase from a Sears catalog, to insulated modern dwellings with air conditioning, central heating and indoor plumbing. The central driving force has been to create homes that are safe, comfortable and affordable. Each step of the progression has been accompanied by increased expectations. We expect to be warm in winter and cool in summer in a home that provides not only comfort, but equity return on our investment while being safe and healthy for our families. The next step in the progression seems to be increased energy efficiency in our homes. Perhaps you have heard our President talking about how we need to have a standard whereby house efficiency can be measured and compared on an apples-to-apples basis much like new cars are measured with an MPG scale. Home buyers deserve the ability to compare the features of a home as well as its operating cost basis and efficiency when buying both new and existing homes. This mechanism to measure efficiency exists in a scoring system established by the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) in which a home built to the specifications of the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) reference home (based on the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code) scores a HERS Index of 100, while a net zero energy home scores a HERS Index of 0. The lower a home’s HERS Index, the more energy-efficient it
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is in comparison to the HERS reference home. Each 1-point decrease in the HERS Index corresponds to a 1 percent reduction in energy consumption compared to the HERS reference home. For example, a home with a HERS Index of 85 is 15 perecent more energy-efficient than the HERS reference home. The HERS Index has been used for years by mortgage lenders to quantify energy improvements for energy improvement mortgage loans, FHA loans and 203K programs. Several above-code programs such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, National Green Building Standard and Energy Star, plus several more of the 100 building certifications, use the HERS Index. The real estate market is starting to use the rating system, as several states including Arizona have now adopted the index into their multiple listing service. A recent correspondence from RESNET Executive Director Steve Baden detailed how the HERS Index has become so much a part of the Greater Phoenix housing market that some existing home owners are retrofitting existing homes to improve their HERS Index score. While preparing for resale, a 1960 ranch-style home in South Scottsdale added improvements and was rated. The original HERS Index score for the home was 160, but after the retrofit, the home achieved a HERS Index score of 66, which is competitive with newly constructed homes in the Phoenix area. One of the main reasons the HERS Index is becoming so widespread isn’t just the accurate comparison it provides, but the fact that building codes are improving and measurements are becoming performance-based as opposed to prescriptive compliance-based. A prescription is basically a set of directions—take one pill every 24 hours for seven days.
Prescriptive building requirements are a set of rules for building a home that is safe for occupancy, but building to code is really the minimum standard that you can build to and still get occupancy. Above-code programs build better homes that save energy, use less water, are healthier and last longer than code-built homes. With improved products and increased knowledge of building science, the methodology for building energy-efficient homes is becoming the standard rather than the exception, and the adoption of the HERS Index is becoming the standard of measurement for both new and existing homes nationwide. William Janhonen LEEP AP, NAHB-CGP, CPM, is the owner of WSJ Enterprises, a green education advocate, real estate consultant and senior adviser to Green Living magazine.
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t first glance, Phoenix’s Creative Living Fellowship might seem like any other church. The space is humble, the congregation no more than three hundred: a seemingly ordinary church. However, a second look reveals the church to be anything but ordinary. Led by Rev. Michele Whittington (who insists Rev. Michele is just fine), the Creative Living Fellowship has transformed their church into a sustainable community. In May, the church became the first and only church in Arizona to successfully complete the rigorous GreenFaith Certification Program. This moment marked the end of a journey that had begun many years prior. The church moved into its current home, just north of Maryland and Seventh Street in Central Phoenix, in 2006. According to Rev. Michele, the community felt ready for the next challenge after a few years in their new space. That challenge came quite by chance in a 20-minute documentary from the organization GreenFaith. GreenFaith is a non-denominational organization devoted to increasing environmental awareness and sustainable practices in churches around the world. The church’s property manager, Bill Kremer, received a video explaining the organization’s vision. He decided to share it with Rev. Michele. “From the moment I saw the video,” she said, “I knew this was our next step.” Before taking any action, Rev. Michele first consulted with her church. As a Christian Religious Science church that embraces environmental stewardship, the church members wholeheartedly embraced the project. In fact, the program was so popular that several members of the church volunteered to help direct the completion of the certification process. Giva Solana Schumacher and Greg Peterson took leadership roles in completing the certification process. But becoming a GreenFaith Sanctuary is no easy feat. The program mandates that during the course of two years, an applicant church must complete dozens of projects to receive certification. These include four sermons relating to environmental awareness, educational classes for all members of the church on sustainability, and extensive retrofitting and other green practices. The church also had to provide GreenFaith with detailed progress reports every 6 months with appropriate documentation. Facing these challenges, the church did what it does best: cooperate as a community to achieve a greater goal. Through extensive involvement at all
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levels, the church was able to complete the certification process for less than $1,000. Some of the actions taken by the church include: • Only using energy efficient light bulbs and low-water faucets • Replacing the Sunday bulletin and other paper documents with PowerPoint presentations; although replacing the bulletin was met with some resistance according to Rev. Michele, the church moved on for the greater mission. • Installing bike racks and electric car chargers in the parking lot; in a remarkable instance of what Rev. Michele called a “total God thing,” a member of the congregation worked for a company that produces and installs electric car chargers. What would have been a $10,000 installation was completed free of charge. • Educating the congregation with weekly classes on sustainability and environmental awareness. • Increasing dependence on pre-existing solar panels. • Hosting a bi-monthly farmers market with Tonopah Rob’s Vegetable Farm from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sundays. Ultimately, Rev. Michele hopes that the program’s influence will extend beyond the confines of the church to the homes of her parishioners. In many ways it already has. “The CFL is dedicated to Mind, Body and Soul,” Rev. Michele said, “and we have seen many of our church members embrace all of these elements through the program.” Churchgoers often bring vegan options to church barbeques without being asked, and frequently go on hiking trips and conduct yoga classes. Quite a lot has changed for the Creative Living Fellowship in the last two years. What was once a regular church has since become a prestigious GreenFaith Sanctuary, and more importantly, an inspiration to others. No matter how small the group or how daunting the project, Rev. Michele, Giva, Greg and all the other members of the church community have shown that with persistence and belief, any community can become a leader in sustainability.
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omething very important happened in 2013 that you may not have noticed: the price of electricity from solar rooftop cells dropped to the point where in most locations worldwide it is equal to the price of electricity from the power grid. For homeowners, this means that the cost of electricity from the sun is the same as the cost of electricity from your local power company. When we factor in tax incentives and installation rebates, the price of solar power in many locations today is actually less than grid-supplied power. According to GTM Research, the average price of an installed solar system has fallen by 61 percent since the first quarter of 2010. First Solar has predicted that the price of solar power will continue its precipitous decline and will be half of today’s prices by 2018. This continuing price drop is a significant trend with some important implications for the future. These implications are even more noteworthy when considered against the backdrop of continuing increases in fossil-fuel-
based energy prices, which rose 55 percent in 2013 according to EnergyWire, and have been reflected in rising residential electricity prices. The first implication of this trend in dropping prices is climate-based. According to a recent report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Mauna Loa Observatory, there is more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere today than at any time in the past 800,000 years—402 parts
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per million. This concentration means that we can no longer tolerate electricity generated from burning coal, oil, and natural gas, as this form of generation is contributing to increasing greenhouse gas concentrations that drive climate change. Solar cells, however, generate electricity with zero emissions of greenhouse gases. Second, the efficiency of solar cell technology continues to improve. The most advanced cells are now 40 percent efficient, which means that they convert 40 percent of the sunlight falling on them directly to electricity. Storage technologies are continuing to improve also, and the latest lithium-ion batteries enable an average homeowner to obtain electricity 24 hours a day from the storage associated with a rooftop installation. As efficiency and storage improve, so does the value of the solar installation. Third, the drop in prices has not escaped the notice of the major investment banks. The decreasing prices of solar power coupled with the increasing prices of fossil fuel energy mean that solar cell manufacturers and installers will operate increasingly valuable businesses. Owners of these businesses can expect a high level of interest from investment banks and other major investors. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association, “The U.S. installed 4,751 megawatts of solar in 2013, up 41 percent over 2012 and nearly fifteen times the amount installed in 2008. Twenty-nine percent of all new electricity generation capacity added this year in the U.S. came from solar--with seven states getting 100 percent of their new generation from solar.” In a recent report Citigroup has declared that the “Age of Renewables” has begun in the United States, and that we “can expect across-the-board price decreases in solar and wind, which will continue to fuel the renewable energy generation boom…We predict that solar, wind, and biomass will continue to gain market share from coal and nuclear into the future.” It seems that the solar revolution is upon us! Dr. Camarota is Executive Director of Tellari, an Arizona-based research and educational organization dedicated to helping business leaders build sustainable companies. anton@tellari.com tellari.com
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GREEN IN THE NEWS GUESTS AT KEYS RESORT CAN DONATE TO CORAL REEF PRESERVATION An innovative “pay it forward” program at Glunz Ocean Beach Hotel and Resort in Marathon, Florida Keys, allows hotel guests to donate $1 per night to the Coral Restoration Foundation (CRF) in Key Largo during their stay. The familyowned hotel has pledged to match guest donations, and 100 percent of monthly contributions are donated directly to CRF. The foundation has been successful at re-establishing sexually mature coral colonies that can reproduce and repopulate Keys reefs. This initiative, which was launched with a $10,000 donation by the Glunz family, began when 400 staghorn corals were planted two miles off the shoreline of the resort. glunzoceanbeachhotel.com SCA NAMED ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST ETHICAL COMPANIES SCA, a leading global hygiene and forest products company headquartered in Sweden, with operations in Flagstaff and Bellemont, announced that it has been recognized as a 2014 World’s Most Ethical Company by the Ethisphere Institute. This is the seventh consecutive year SCA has been recognized, and is one of only nine consumer products companies recognized. The Ethisphere Institute, an independent center of research that promotes best practices in corporate ethics and governance, selects companies after evaluating factors such as leadership, governance, and culture of ethics. With a mill in Flagstaff and a converting plant in Bellemont, SCA employs nearly 220 in Arizona. sca.com/us ethisphere.com
BUSINESS EVENT NORTHERN ARIZONA: GREEN DRINKS July 3, 5:30 – 7 p.m. The Green Room 15 N. Agassiz St., Flagstaff Green Drinks is a monthly event to share issues and common concerns about green business building and lifestyles. sedinaz.org GREEN CHAMBER AT DIAMONDBACKS July 7, 6:30 p.m. 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix Join Green Chamber at Chase Field for a Diamondbacks game. Members may request two free tickets and can purchase additional tickets for $10. thegreenchamber.org VISION FOR WATER SUPPLY SUSTAINABILITY July 8, 12:30 p.m. Phoenix Country Club 2901 N. 7th St., Phoenix The Arizona Association for Economic Development is hosting this month’s Department of Water Resources discussion. azwater.gov USGBC AZ SUMMER SOCIAL July 15, 5 – 7 p.m. The Yard 5632 N. Seventh St., Phoenix USGBC AZ hosts a social networking event with hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and prizes. usgbcaz.org APP JAM PHOENIX July 18 - 20, 6 - 8 p.m. The University of Advancing Technology 2625 W. Baseline Rd., Tempe Pitch an app idea, learn from other designers, or mentor a fellow developer. zvents.com
SUN-POWERED BREWERY IN LAKE HAVASU EXPANDS Mudshark Brewery, a family-owned business in Lake Havasu, is continuing to grow. Four new fermenters have recently have been added to the production facility, which in 2012 became 80 percent solar-powered. Continuing in the company’s green initiative, Mudshark Brewery upcycles all spent grain to local farmers. A program to conserve water at their facilities is also in the works. mudsharkbeer.com
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SOAKING IT ALL UP IN TUCSON BY JESSICA ATHA
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ucson is the second-largest city in Arizona, home of the University of Arizona and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Approximately 67 million years ago, this desert valley was a tropical rainforest. Today, it is one of the most beautiful desert landscapes in the world, framed on two sides by the majestic Catalina and Rincon Mountains. Its spectacular scenery combined with the mild winters make Tucson a popular destination for vacationers. One of Tucson’s advantages over other hot-climate destinations is the low humidity. The locals have heard it a million times—“It’s a dry heat.” And it’s true. The air is light and clean for easy, breezy breathing. But dry air doesn’t mean dry fun. We love our water here in Tucson, and we always make the most of it.
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WESTIN LA PALOMA RESORT & SPA 4TH AVENUE 3800 E. Sunrise Drive Higher education is part of the attraction for those who settle Tucson boasts more than a dozen green accommodations, in Tucson. The University of Arizona is full of vibrant college but my personal favorite is the Westin La Paloma Resort and culture and it’s a pleasure to visit, student or not. You can Spa because of its pool setup, which is not unlike a mini arrange to ride in one of the University Pedi-cabs—hybrid water park. It’s reserved for resort guests only, which means electric bicycles that hold up to three people. Pedi-cabs are it’s generally less crowded than some of the water parks completely emissions-free and a fabulous way to tour the around town. There are five pools, a 177-foot water slide, campus or travel through the nearby historic 4th Avenue water volleyball, both man-made and natural waterfalls, and shopping district. With all of its shops, restaurants, and bars, a swim-up bar where you can order anything from mimosas 4th Avenue is one of the hottest spots in town. to nachos without ever leaving the sweet blue water. If you’re like me and you enjoy reading on your vacation, While the resort uses a lot of water, it also saves a lot check out the 100 percent solar-powered Antigone Bookstore, with its water-efficient technologies such as low-flow toilets 411 N. 4th Ave., voted best independent bookstore by Tucson and a reclaimed water system that irrigates the abounding Weekly. If you prefer non-fiction, Antigone specializes in plant life on the property. Not only is the resort certified feminist authors and subjects. When you’re feeling peckish green by the AZ Hotel and Lodging Association, but it also from riding in your pedi-cab, drop in to the Brooklyn Pizza participates in the Tucson Community Food Bank donation Company, 534 N. 4th Ave., for some delicious vegetarian program and the non-profit recycling program Clean the options and refreshing Italian ice or gelato. It’s completely World. This program recycles hotel bath amenities—the soap solar-powered—you can check out the cool solar output bars and bottles of shampoo and conditioner—and donates statistics on their website. They also save 80,000 gallons of them to impoverished people in more than fifty countries to water and 160,000 pounds of coal each year. Every month help prevent hygiene-related illnesses. they also save 29,700 pounds of CO2—the largest contributor to global warming. SABINO CANYON TOURS 5900 N. Sabino Canyon Rd. Sabino Canyon is a desert oasis in the Coronado National Forest. You can hike the many trails—for beginners or more experienced hikers— or take the tram through any of its nine stops to see the sights, which include the Sabino Dam, Seven Falls, Hutch’s pools and much more. There are both narrated and non-narrated tram tours. People often wade in the relaxing pools to cool off, and the monsoon season ensures that the pools are full and refreshingly cold. With its stone bridges and waterfalls, cottonwood trees and rock formations, desert critters and creek fish, there isn’t much more you could ask for on a nature hike.
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ARIZONA-SONORA DESERT MUSEUM 2021 N. Kinney Road The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a natural history museum, zoo, botanical garden and aquarium. At the museum, they know how valuable water is and do all they can to conserve that precious H2O. Drip watering systems keep usage down, and natural pond filtering methods treat used water to keep waste down. Rooftops and parking lots are engineered to harvest rainwater for the property’s gardens, which contain 1,200 plant species of the Sonoran Desert Region—all pesticide and herbicide-free. Four of these gardens grow atop the museum buildings as part of
the living roofs, which saves energy and vastly improves the bird’s-eye view. New this year to the museum is the Warden Aquarium, Rivers to the Sea. It’s an exhibit featuring both freshwater and saltwater creatures that represent the sea life in two bodies of water—the Colorado River and the Sea of Cortez— that help make Sonora the lushest desert on earth. You may see animals like the Pacific seahorse or the Colorado pikeminnow, which can grow up to six feet long. The exhibit also includes a touch tank where you can actually hold marine animals like sea cucumbers, sea hares, turbo snails, sand stars, arrow crabs and more. But don’t worry, they don’t bite. So whether you’re lounging in a luxurious resort pool, wading through a cool stream or enjoying a dish of gelato, soak up all Tucson has to offer—the locals certainly do. As cumulus thunderheads gather in the distance, you can practically feel the excitement in the Tucson air. Everything in the desert relies on water that comes from the summer monsoon, from the plants and animals to the many waterfilled attractions that people enjoy so much. The mountains receive the most of the monsoon deluge, but we’re always nearby ready to play in it, bathe in it, and otherwise drink it up.
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ings outstretched, floating on air, Arizona raptors take command of the sky and captivate even the most casual of onlookers with their power and grace. Of all the birds that inhabit Arizona, these majestic birds of prey command attention. Arizona is home to more than forty species of hawks, harriers, owls, falcons and eagles, including our national bird, the bald eagle. While avid birdwatchers trek through deserts, canyons, mountains and forests for a glimpse of some of these great creatures, it is not uncommon to discover some species in our urban setting, sometimes perched high on a light pole, sign or rooftop. To the trained eye, it is often easy to differentiate between species. With a few pointers and a good bird book such as the Field Guide to the Birds of North America by National Geographic Society, the novice onlooker can pick out distinctive traits even as the bird soars overhead. With raptor numbers in decline and several species on the endangered list, a glimpse of these stunning fliers is a wonder to be treasured.
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IDENTIFYING BIRDS OF PREY When birds are perched, their size, color and distinctive patterns and markings are a good starting point. Keep in mind that plumage may differ between members of the same species depending on their gender and age. Beyond plumage, check the color of their eyes, beaks, legs and feet. The silhouette of a bird in flight reveals clues through the shape of their wings and tail. Are the wings long or compact? Rounded at the ends or pointed? Do the feathers remain close together or spread apart like fingers? Are their tails long or short, wide or narrow? Birds also produce distinctive calls. Websites such as whatbird.com, birdwatchersdigest. com and allaboutbirds.org give more information about Arizona’s birds of prey. For birding locations in Arizona, visit azwatchablewildlife.org
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ou don’t need to travel far this summer to discover places that are out of this world. A trip to a local museum can take you thousands of years back in time or catapult you into the future. These educational and entertaining retreats capture the imagination. Whether you are interested in transportation, architecture, or history, there are about 180 different destinations to choose from throughout the state. Here are a few to get you started. arizonaguide.com
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your-own-postcard station; and a station for learning about ways in which plants and animals adapt to our hot and dry desert environment. dvrac.asu.edu
3711 W Deer Valley Rd., Phoenix 8 a.m.–2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday The Deer Valley Rock Art Center, built to protect the Hedgpeth Hills petroglyphs and to be a center of rock art research, has two ongoing exhibitions. The first exhibition, titled Leaving Marks: The Rock Art and Archaeology of Deer Valley, explores the 1,500 symbols pecked into the black basalt boulders at Deer Valley over the course of thousands of years. The exhibit includes an orientation movie, interactive computer kiosks and hands-on activity stations, as well as stimulating information. The second exhibition, The Green Room, invites kids and their families to learn about the inhabitants, vegetation, and wildlife that have lived on this site for more than 7,000 years. Visitors will learn about past populations, their cultural traditions, and the similarities between how people lived thousands of years ago and how we currently live. There will be several activity stations including a storybook reading area; a computer station with games, recipes and videos; a desert supermarket; a desert hardware store for learning about ancient technologies; a draw-
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Admission prices range from $3 (children) to $7 (adults). Discounts are available for seniors, students and military. Children 5 years and younger are free.
MUSEUM AT PAPAGO PARK 1300 N. College Ave., Tempe 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tues.–Sat., noon–4 p.m. Sun.
The Museum at Papago Park has several exhibits that will guide you through the history of Arizona. Learn about the Ghosts of Arizona and what happened to some of our most prolific ghost towns and the people who lived there. Discover how World War II transformed Arizona in Views from the Home Front exhibit and which brave Arizonians received the Medal of Honor at the Above and Beyond exhibit. Bring the whole family along to investigate our beautiful Desert Cities. Admission is $5. Free for children younger than age 11. 480-929-0292 arizonahistoricalsociety.org
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CHALLENGER SPACE CENTER 21170 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Mon. to Sat. Explore other worlds at the Challenger Space Center. Exhibits include They Came From Outer Space: The Exhibition with a life-sized satellite model and a landing tire from the Space Shuttle Discovery. The center has simulated space travel, star viewing, memorabilia and other informational displays and hands-on activities. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for children ages 3-12 and free for children age 2 and younger. 623-322-2001 azchallenger.org
ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix 10 a.m.–5 p.m. daily This summer, you can visit Egypt without leaving home. LOST EGYPT: ANCIENT SECRETS, MODERN SCIENCE is an interactive exhibit that uses modern science to take you and you family back to lost Egypt with authentic artifacts and lessons from real archaeologists. The exhibit features a real human mummy and a life-size mummy in the stage of unwrapping. Archaeologists will explain ancient Egyptian culture, and show examples of Egyptian art and artifacts from their daily life. Guests can explore a re-creation of an Egyptian tomb and learn about the funerary culture of ancient Egypt. 602-716-2000 azscience.org
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ARIZONA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 53 N. Macdonald, Mesa 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tues.–Fri., 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat., 1–5 p.m. Sun. The Arizona Museum of Natural History has plenty of exhibits for you and your family to explore. Dive into ancient oceans with Cretaceous Seas or take flight with one of the Rulers of the Prehistoric Skies. Study the Origins of Earth or the Dinosaurs who roamed it. Travel across Arizona through Time and learn about the Native People of the Past or travel to new places at the Exploration Station. Admission is $12 for adults, $6 for children 3–12. 480-644-2230 azmnh.org
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HEARD MUSEUM 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix Museum Galleries 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Sat., 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Sun. Local artists Thomas “Breeze” Marcus (Tohono O’odham) and Jeff Slim (Navajo) took six weeks to create the Hot Fun in a Cool Place mural. The mural combines tradition imagery from the artists’ backgrounds including Marcus’s profi ciency as a graffi ti mural artist. Other exhibits include Build! Toy Brick Art at the Heard where you can bring your whole family to see the interactive exhibit that features amazing forms of art using LEGO bricks. Admission prices range from $5 to $23. 602- 252-8840 heard.org/CoolPlace
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Ingredients 2 red beets or golden beets or one of each 1/2 bunch of basil chopped 2 Tbsp. of olive oil 4 garlic cloves minced 2 inches ginger peeled and minced 2 Tbsp. coconut amino Juice of one lemon 1/8 tsp. Himalayan pink salt or Celtic salt 1/8 tsp. black pepper
Shiitake Mushroom Pate mike pellegatti
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Ingredients 1 lb. shiitake mushrooms chopped 1 cup walnuts 1 bunch scallions 3 garlic cloves 1/2 bunch parsley or cilantro
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary 1 Tbsp. coconut amino 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp. black pepper
Preparation 1. Place all ingredients in a food processor and process until combined well. 2. Transfer to an olive-oil-coated pate mold and press firmly to form a loaf. 3. Refrigerate until firm. 4. Transfer to a dish for serving.
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Preparation 1. Peel and wash the beets, place them on a spiral slicer one by one and spiral away. 2. Place on a dish. 3. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. 4. You can use a food processor with the slicing blade or a mandolin to slice the beets thinly.
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Red bell pepper is an excellent source of vitamins C, A, B6 and folic acid, with a high concentration of carotenoids such as betacarotene.
Spinach Soup Red bell Ingredients 1 bunch of spinach 1/2 cup coconut butter 2 celery stalks chopped 1/2 cucumber chopped 1 cup parsley chopped 2 garlic cloves 1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. Himalayan pink salt 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional) 1 fresh lime juice (optional) 2 cups water (hot or cold)
Preparation Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend until creamy. Recipes and photos courtesy of Chef Sara Raw Vegan Academy & Café. chefsara.com
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Preparation 1. Chop the peppers and place in a food processor. 2. Add remaining ingredients and process until well combined but not mushy. 3. Serve on a bed of fresh zucchini pasta.
Ingredients 2 red bell peppers 2 Tbsp. extra virgin first cold press olive oil 4 garlic cloves 1 cup fresh basil chopped 1 Tbsp. fresh oregano remove stems 1 tsp. fresh thyme remove stems 1 Tbsp. fresh rosemary remove stems 2 Tbsp. fresh sage remove stems Pinch of black pepper Pinch Himalayan pink salt 1 jalapeno 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
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JUNKYARD T PLANET:
TRAVELS IN THE BILLION-DOLLAR TRASH TRADE BY ADAM MINTER REVIEW BY TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER
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his will probably be the last summer for your outdoor twinkle lights. You’ve noticed that the bulbs are half burned-out, and you’d really rather have new lights anyhow. They’re energyefficient, and they look nicer. You’re going to recycle those old twinklers because it’s the right thing to do. But where do they go after you’ve put them in the bin? Read Junkyard Planet by Adam Minter, and you might be surprised to find out. For most of his life, Adam Minter has been intrigued by junk. You could almost say it’s genetic. His father and grandmother owned a Minneapolis junkyard, and since he’s already a journalist working in China, trash is relatively easy to investigate. China, you see, is where a lot of America’s scrap–cell phones, electric motors, plastic, construction debris and twinkle lights–ends up. Says Minter, it’s “the most logical [and greenest] endpoint…” When you put something in the recycling bin, you’re really, in some respects, throwing away money. Yesterday’s newspaper, an empty detergent bottle, your old computer and that junker in your garage will eventually all be bought, sold, and either picked apart here in America or shipped overseas to be processed and metals reclaimed. Says Minter, “… the richer you are, and the more educated you are, the more stuff you will throw away.” And throw away we do: Minter says that in 2012, U.S. scrap workers “were responsible for transforming 135 million metric tons of recyclable waste into raw materials that could be made into new stuff.” Exporting other trash for processing saves low-grade scrap from being dumped in a landfill. Together, that lessens environmental costs. As for financial costs, Minter says it’s often cheaper for U.S. scrappers to send materials overseas than across the country. Despite that, safety is often iffy there. Overseas facilities offer employees better-than-farming wages and opportunities for family businesses. Besides, “The developing world can usually find a use for what Americans can’t recycle profitably,” sometimes returning to us a re-recycled item, ready to use again. Says Minter, “Round and round it goes.” Junkyard Planet is a good book–and it’s not. Because it takes a lively look at the symbiosis between American and Chinese trash trade, there’s a lot of back-and-forth across the ocean here, resulting in what feels like a good amount of repetition. The facts that are highlighted in this book are quite shocking, but Minter throws them around like confetti. After a while, it’s hard to be impressed by them anymore. And yet, there’s something to be said about a book that offers solid, deep scrutiny of an unseen, big-bucks industry that makes something good from an out-of-sight, out-of-mind mentality. Overall, though it takes time to absorb, I think that if you’ve ever thrown something away and figured it would magically disappear forever, this book will disabuse you of that notion. For you, or anyone who wants to know where America’s recyclables go, Junkyard Planet will show you the light.
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FABULOUS PHOENIX FOURTH July 4, 6–10 p.m. Steele Indian School Park Indian School Rd. and 3rd St., Phoenix Celebrate our nation’s independence in the heart of downtown Phoenix. Festivities begin at 6 p.m., and a free fi reworks display begins at 9:30 p.m. The event will feature vendors, infl atable rides and live entertainment. phoenix.gov
FOURTH OF JULY 5K FREEDOM RUN/WALK
INDEPENDENCE DAY MUSIC FESTIVAL July 3, Gates open at 5 p.m. Salt River Fields 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale Hosted by 104.7 KISS FM, this music festival includes a performance from Phillip Phillips and a front-row seat for the largest fi reworks show in the Valley. 800-745-3000 saltriverfields.com
4TH OF ZOO-LY July 4, 7–10 p.m. Phoenix Zoo 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix This event includes many different activities to entertain guests of all ages. Enjoy catered barbecue, free face painting, bounce houses, special animal guests, music, and a VIP view of the Tempe Town Lake Fireworks Spectacular. 602-273-1341 phoenixzoo.org
FLAGSTAFF ART IN THE PARK July 4–5, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. and July 6, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Wheeler Park 212 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff Nearly one hundred artists from across the Southwest will display and sell their art in this tree-shaded venue right across from City Hall. Enjoy arts and crafts along with nonstop live music performances throughout the entire festival. 928-556-9498 flagstaffartinthepark.com
STAR SPANGLED 4TH AT GOODYEAR BALLPARK July 4, 6–10 p.m. Goodyear Ballpark 1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear This patriotic celebration will include live music, a wet zone for the kids, a pie-eating contest, a free photo booth and prize giveaways throughout the evening. Admission is free. goodyearbp.com
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July 4, 5:30 a.m. Golf Links Sports Complex Ramada #3 2400 S. Craycroft Rd., Tucson Get some great exercise and support the charity That Others May Live Foundation at this fun 5K run/walk. That Others May Live Foundation is a nonprofi t organization that provides critical support, scholarships, and immediate tragedy assistance for the families of United States Air Force Rescue Heroes who are killed or severely wounded in operational or training missions. 520-820-6447 taggrun.com
FLAVORS OF THE VERDE VALLEY July 5, 12, 19, 26, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. White Hills 325 S. Main St., Camp Verde This event will host local vendors and artisans as well as music and wine tasting. The local products for sale range from goat milk to beads and bread to candles. This event is free. 928-567-7033 spurhq.com
HOPI FESTIVAL OF ARTS AND CULTURE July 5–6, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N. Fort Valley Rd., Flagstaff Hopi artists from Arizona’s 12 Hopi villages converge on the Museum of Northern Arizona every summer for one of the Southwest’s most impressive art festivals. Featuring sculpture, painting, live entertainment and incredible food, the festival provides a great opportunity to experience Hopi culture. 928-774-5213 musnaz.org
2ND FRIDAYS DOWNTOWN July 11, 6–10 p.m. 20 E. Main St., Mesa Visit Main Street in beautiful downtown Mesa for live bands, art booths, activities for kids, food and entertainment. Dogs are welcome, and many of the restaurants and shops will have extended hours. Admission is free. 602- 318-5689 downtownmesa.com
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FLAGSTAFF ANTIQUE SUMMER SHOWCASE
ACADEMY OF WONDERMENT
July 11–2, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., July 13, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Coconino County Fairgrounds 1-17, Exit 337, Flagstaff Visit the cool weather of Northern Arizona for the annual Flagstaff Antique Summer Showcase. The festival features a large and varied collection of high-quality antique goods. 602- 717-7337 azantiqueshow.com
July 19, 1–3 p.m. (every Saturday) The Solar Culture Gallery 35 E. Toole Ave., Tucson “Sculpting the Head” is a public course that teaches about different types of clay, sculpturing tools, the anatomy of the head, the history of art, perception, X-ray visioning, channeling, ritual, this earth and the cosmos. All experience levels welcome. 520-884-0874 solarculture.org
BIRD WALK July 12, 6 a.m. Gilbert Riparian Preserve Parking Lot 2757 E. Guadalupe Rd., Gilbert Kathe Anderson, an experienced birder, will lead a bird walk, introducing you to Arizona’s birds. gilbertaz.gov Photo by Mark Wagner
CAMP VERDE CORNFEST July 18, 3 p.m. and July 19, all day 395 S. Main St., Camp Verde This event hosts a variety of sweet corn. Enjoy activities for all ages, including vendors, music, and lots of sweet corn. 928-301-0922 campverdepromotions.org/cornfest
PEACH MANIA July 19–20 and 26–27, 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Apple Annie’s Orchard 6405 W. Williams Rd., Willcox The 15th Annual Peach Mania Festival is a celebration of Willcox peaches. Enjoy an All You Can Eat Peaches & Pancakes breakfast along with other peach-themed treats, like homemade peach pie and ice cream. Take a free wagon ride and experience picking your own peaches. 520-384-4685 appleannies.com
WINTER IN JULY July 19, 7–11 a.m. The Phoenix Zoo 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix The Phoenix Zoo is bringing winter to the Valley this July. Tons of snow will be brought into the zoo for some winter fun. Bring your children to frolic in the snow, play games, dance to music, and watch the animals. 602- 273-1341 phoenixzoo.org
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EXPLORE THE NIGHT SKY July 21, 7–8:30 p.m. Southeast Regional Library Assembly Room 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert If you have an interest in astronomy, join the East Valley Astronomy Club as they study the beautiful Arizona night sky. Free for ages 7 and up. gilbertaz.gov
PRESCOTT FILM FESTIVAL July 23–27 Yavapai College 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott Enjoy screenings of many of the best examples of independent filmmaking here in Arizona. The event includes films, guest filmmakers, panel discussions, and after-parties with live music. This year, the festival is hosting its first high school film competition. 928-458-7209 prescottfilmfestival.com
GREEN NAU LECTURE—THE IMPACT OF WILDFIRES ON AZ’S LAND, WATER AND ECONOMY July 25, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. High Country Conference Center W. Butler Ave., Flagstaff As part of NAU’s commitment to creating a culture of sustainability in the classroom and the community, NAU is hosting a luncheon on the effects of wildfires in Arizona. The lecture features Dr. Tom Sisk of Northern Arizona University and Dick Fleischman of The U.S. Forest Service. nau.edu
MADE IN TEMPE Through Aug. 24, Tues.–Sat., 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sun., 1–5 p.m. Tempe History Museum 809 E. Southern Ave., Tempe View an exhibit that features products manufactured and produced in Tempe. These products range from historical to current, and many of them showcase the agricultural background of Tempe. Admission is free. 480-350-5115 tempe.gov/museum
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GARDEN FLASHLIGHT TOURS Through Aug. 30 Thurs. and Sat., 7–9 p.m. Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix This event is a self-paced tour along the main trail of the gardens with many discovery stations along the way. Please bring your own fl ashlight, or you photo by Daniel Slaughter can purchase one in the Garden Store. 480-941-1225 dbg.org
LAS MILPITAS DE COTTONWOOD FARM Thursdays, fi rst two Saturdays monthly, 7:30–10:30 a.m. 2405 S. Cottonwood Ln., Tucson Volunteer to weed, mulch and spread compost at this community farm that provides educational opportunities, capacity building, and a place for area residents to grow their own food. Volunteer opportunities are seasonal, so please contact the Community Food Bank Volunteer Program in advance to set up a time and day. 520-882-3292, communityfoodbank.com
THE LOFT CINEMA FARMERS’ MARKET Saturdays, 8 a.m.–noon 3233 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson Enjoy this weekly farmers’ market on the front patio of the Loft, featuring locally sourced, fresh organic food from local vendors and farmers, and free organic popcorn for all. loftcinema.com
TUESDAY NIGHT BIKE RIDE Tuesdays, 8 p.m. The University of Arizona fl agpole (Old Main), Tucson Hop on your bike and ride 5 to 15 miles around Tucson with more than 100 new friends in this great bike parade. All ages are welcome, and any kind of non-motorized bike. tucsonvelo.com
FARMERS’ MARKET SUMMER HOURS Even in the summer months, Arizonans still have plenty of opportunities to purchase fresh-from-the-fi eld produce and other locally made goods. Central Farmers’ Market Southeast corner of Central Ave. and Northern, Phoenix Saturdays 8 a.m. – noon through September centralfarmersmarket.com Phoenix Public Market Northeast Corner of Central and McKinley, Phoenix Saturdays 8 a.m. – noon through September phxpublicmarket.com/openair
PRESCOTT FARMERS’ MARKET Saturdays through Oct. 25, 7:30 a.m.–noon. Yavapai College Parking Lot D, 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott Purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, and eggs at this farmers’ market. This event supports local agriculture and the food is sold directly by the growers. 928-713-1227 prescottfarmersmarket.org
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Here in the Southwest, we go to great lengths to keep from melting into the pavement during these long summers. One way to cool off is to keep our freezers stocked with tasty frozen treats, especially fruit bars. We found a few frosty delights that are totally worth the brain freeze. JULIE’S ORGANIC PURE DELIGHT | ORGANIC MANDARIN SORBET BARS HE SAID: I expect sorbet to be icy like frozen juice, but these were not. Julie made a surprisingly smooth frozen treat that’s easy to eat. It had a very tart, orange flavor that made me do the lemon squints at least once while I was eating it. P.S. Julie, if you are reading this—a mandarin Creamsicle would be amazing.
SHE SAID: These melted faster than you can say “sorbet,” so push through the brain freeze and eat up! The smooth, soft texture was nice, but the bitter orange aftertaste was not so “smooth.” I hate to say it—more sugar!
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LUNA & LARRY’S ORGANIC COCONUT BLISS | NAKED COCONUT HE SAID: Coconut Bliss was exactly that—bliss. This luxuriously smooth and sweet Creamsicle had the perfect coconut flavor. I couldn’t help but think I was on a tropical beach with my swim trunks on while I ate it. It was only when I had finished it, that I realized I was actually at the kitchen table in my underwear.
SHE SAID: It was hard to believe that this creamy frozen treat is dairy-free. This is a great example that you don’t need dairy to create a yummy dessert (the cows will thank you for it!) Soft, with plenty of shredded coconut throughout, I enjoyed every blissful bite.
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FRÜTSTIX | ORGANIC CHUNKY STRAWBERRY HE SAID: What’s a FrütStix? Well, it’s a stick, with fruit on it, so they creatively call it a FrütStix. I really can’t describe it any better. It’s a stick with frozen strawberry fruit puree on it, nothing more, nothing less. It has an average flavor for an average frozen treat. If Wednesday is your favorite day of the week, this is the treat for you.
SHE SAID: Even though these were pretty basic fruit bars, they are organic, not too sweet, and the chunks of juicy strawberries are plentiful. I thought they were great. A sunny day at the pool really wouldn’t be complete without them.
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LUNA POPS | RHUBARB LIME HE SAID: This Luna pop was frozen lime and pink sugar juice on a stick. The flavor was good, but boring. The lime stood out, but rhubarb flavor was indiscernible. Honestly, they could package these as lime/strawberry, or lime/watermelon, or lime/chocolate milk and nobody would know the difference.
SHE SAID: Five simple ingredients are all it takes to make this icy frozen treat. These had a mild flavor and were more sweet than tart, which was a bummer. However on a blazingly hot Arizona summer afternoon, these would be so refreshing.
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JOLLY LLAMA | PINEAPPLE COCONUT SORBET POPS HE SAID: Ow! This Push-Pop-style Popsicle is almost impossible to eat without biting into it with your front teeth. I have slightly sensitive front teeth so every bite was a bit painful. But, don’t get me wrong. I finished it. The pineapplecoconut flavor was outstanding. I was conflicted because I simultaneously looked forward to and dreaded every bite.
SHE SAID: I certainly felt “jolly” after this delicious pop! Creamy coconut and tart pineapple are perfectly blended together. It was like a piña colada in a cone-shaped wrapper (though missing a bit of rum...hmm). Instead of melting down your hand, the cone catches it so you can drink it (add rum here). Genius!
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STUFF 4. ECOCHOICES ORGANIC COTTON PINK BUNNY
1. LOKAI BRACELETS ‘Live Lokai’ with these life symbolizing bracelets, each beaded with one dark bead and one white bead. The dark bead contains mud from the Dead Sea—the lowest part of the earth— symbolizing the hardest times of your life. The white bead contains water from Mount Everest, symbolizing the high points in life. $18 mylokai.com
This stuffed animal is made with gentle organic cotton and colored in a water bath with dyes made from plants and minerals, free from chemicals and harmful substances. It’s the perfect gift for any child and the eco-conscious giver. $21.95 ecochoices.com
2. GRONOMICS VERTICAL GARDEN PLANTER Garden up with this vertical garden planter by Gronomics. Made of natural cedar, this sturdy planter adds depth and dimension to backyard gardens, providing maximum visual impact while taking up minimal space. It comes pre-assembled and includes a drip line irrigation system. $299.99 gronomics.com
5. PRESERVE TRAVEL SET Don’t forget to pack this toiletry set made from recycled plastic on your summer vacation! Set includes a toothbrush in a travel case, triple razor handle and six replacement blades. $16.50 preserveproducts.com
3. ETÓN RUGGED RUKUS SOUND SYSTEM
6. BRILLIANT EARTH LEAF PENDANT
The sun will literally fuel your summer tunes with the Rugged rukus, a solar-panel-powered speaker from Etón. Not only does this stereo keep the music playing for up to 8 hours after the sun goes down, but it charges your smartphone while you play your music. $99.99 etoncorp.com
This piece of jewelry is green in more ways than one! This delicate necklace sparkles with a green ethically sourced sapphire pendant, suspended from a sterling silver cable chain. $95 brilliantearth.com
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