Time Change – March 12, 2023
Set your clock forward one hour
Did You Know?
- * Many believe being introverted is a disadvantage, but recently neuroscientists discovered that introverts have certain skills that may be of enormous benefit: They generally think more, are more focused, are often gifted in a special field and they follow their moral compass, not as easily swayed by outside forces. (CNBC)
- * Trees can improve air quality in direct and indirect ways. Indirectly, they can help by shading surfaces and reducing temperatures. If buildings are shaded by trees, it reduces the need for conventional air conditioning, and the emissions of greenhouse gases that come with it. Plus, lower temperatures decrease risk of harmful pollutants like ground level ozone that commonly spike on hot days in urban areas and they also act as an ecosystems “liver” too, filtering atmospheric pollutants like sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide through their leaves. Conifers, silver birch, yew and elder trees were the most effective at capturing particles. (BBC)
Could Just Be Good For You To Know
- Prop 19 – Transfering Tax Base 3 Times (PDF)
- 1031 Exchange Rules (PDF)
Home
- When building or renovating a home, many consider the environment. Some may not care about the impact on the planet, but most DO care about how ‘healthy’ their home is. Certain chemicals – especially when contained within highly insulated homes can be harmful…..THIS SITE is useful.
- Your March Home To-Do Checklist
- Insulation Options – Adding insulation to any home is certain to improve energy usage and lower heating and cooling bills, often dramatically. Here are some good options that are also healthy.
Preparing For Warm Weather Ahead
- What Will We Want in Our Landscapes in 2023?
- 10 Ways to Enjoy Your Spring Garden
- 7 Landscape Design Ideas to Replace a Traditional Lawn
- What to Know About Adding an Outdoor Kitchen
- 8 Drought-Sensitive Ways to Start a Garden
- How to Plan Your Edible Garden
- Reminders – Check smoke detector batteries; replace HVAC filters; clean gutters; replace car wipers; check window caulking; have fireplace cleaned/inspected
March Community Happenings
- Montini Walk with Local Biologist: Explore Plant Communities
- Stage 1 (Sonoma Mission to Kenwood Plaza Park) 12.5 miles
- Stage 2 (Kenwood Plaza Park to Trail House) 14.5 miles
- Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park – Calendar of events
Stay Safe, Stay Well, Be Respectful, Be Kind
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