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Kentucky co-ops offer rebates, tips to cut summer cooling costs

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Kentucky electric cooperatives offer rebates and free energy audits to help residents reduce summer cooling costs, with smart thermostats and weatherization improvements among the available incentives.

UK Student Sustainability Council channels student voice into campus green initiatives

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The University of Kentucky's Student Sustainability Council distributes $200,000 annually to fund campus environmental projects, putting student voices in decision-making roles and training future sustainability leaders.

AmeriCorps volunteer reflects on year teaching environmental lessons

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An AmeriCorps volunteer with Bluegrass Greensource reflects on a year teaching environmental education to young students in central Kentucky, emphasizing how hands-on, interactive lessons sparked lasting curiosity about nature.

Bluegrass Greensource launches online silent auction

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Bluegrass Greensource is holding an online silent auction to raise funds for its environmental education and outreach programs serving 20 counties in Central Kentucky.

Local nonprofit shares sustainability tips for Earth Day

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Bluegrass Greensource, a local nonprofit, released Earth Day 2024 guidance promoting small environmental changes at home, with the organization emphasizing that collective action drives significant sustainability progress across central Kentucky.

Greensource offers holiday waste-reduction tips for Lexington

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Bluegrass Greensource recommends using recyclable alternatives to traditional wrapping paper, choosing battery-free gifts, and gifting experiences instead of products to reduce holiday waste in Central Kentucky.

Bluegrass Greensource brings energy science to Lexington students

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Bluegrass Greensource has launched "All Things Energy," an interactive educational program teaching Lexington-area students about renewable energy, mining impacts, and energy efficiency through hands-on activities like building solar ovens and wind turbines.

Environmental nonprofit seeks votes in Target Circle giving campaign

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Bluegrass Greensource, a Lexington-based environmental education nonprofit, is seeking community votes through Target's Circle Community Giving program to secure grant funding for its sustainability initiatives.

Fayette Schools Celebrate Tree Week with Outdoor Learning

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Fayette County Public Schools celebrated Tree Week 2023 with Bluegrass Greensource, hosting interactive environmental education activities including tree identification, leaf-matching games, and nature art projects across multiple school campuses.