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Butte County supervisors OK PG&E tree removal from Midway bike path - 0 views

  • As part of the process, the utility has pledged to plant 64 new trees along the Midway roadway itself. These mostly native species of plants will build and enhance the Midway’s distinctive tree canopy, according to PG&E public affairs manager Joe Wilson.
  • The utility consulted with the county, the resource district and the Butte Environmental Council on its Midway plan.
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Love and Bicycles - 0 views

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    Chico is-at heart-a bicycle town, despite the glut of cars clogging local roadways. Many families made up of bicycle enthusiasts use their cars minimally; other bike-loving families (including CN&R Associate Editor Christine LaPado-Breglia's) get away with no car ownership whatsoever. And so it's not surprising that members of Chico's subculture of bicycle lovers get together regularly to celebrate the love of bikes.
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Chico Bicycle Music Festival to mark 7th Year Saturday | Action News Now - 0 views

  • It's a perfect way to celebrate National Bike Month ... the 7th Annual Chico Bicycle Music Festival. It takes place Saturday, June 13th, 2015. The Free, non-profit event was created by Founder Samantha Zangrilli to promote human-scale transportation and local musical talent.
  • Food and drinks, including beer, will be for sale along with a free hydration station by Klean Kanteen, a face painting booth and vendors with jewelry and clothing. For more information visit www.chicobicyclemusicfestival.com.
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Bike pedaling volunteers power daylong music festival - Chico Enterprise-Record - 0 views

  • Scott Grist, who manages the event, believes in sustainability and uses this event to bring awareness to conscious thinking about environmental needs. “We’re opening people up to the idea that we can use less fossil fuels and have a whole day live music festival powered by human effort,” Grist said. The event is ran by volunteers giving in various ways including audience members signing up and powering the sound and instruments by pedaling stationary bicycles.
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Bike-powered music festival Saturday in Chico - Chico Enterprise-Record - 0 views

  • The festival uses a mobile sound stage powered by bicycles connected to a generator. All performances are free. The idea is to promote sustainable transportation and less dependence on fossil fuels, while promoting talented local musicians.
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What's happening today in the north valley - Chico Enterprise Record - 0 views

  • shows, music, local food vendors, demonstrations, more. Walking, biking or bus transportation to the event encouraged. Hosted by Butte Environmental Council. 891-6424.
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    34th annual Endangered Species Faire: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Cedar Grove, lower Bidwell Park. "Procession of the Species" parade at noon, with handmade puppets (mostly animal puppets) up to 15 feet tall. Live animal
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What's happening Saturday in the north valley - 0 views

  • 37th annual Endangered species Faire, Chico: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Group Picnic Area, One-Mile Recreation Area, Lower Bidwell Park. Learn about environmental issues and enjoy live music and food; 30 environmental booths. Hands-on experiences/activities; eco-scavenger hunt, vegetable starts, raffle, puppet parade featuring paper mache puppets made by elementary students. Free bike valet by Chico Velo; hydration station by Klean Kanteen. Hosted by Butte Environmental Council. www.becnet.org/endangered-species-faire.
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Celebrate Earth Day with a movie night - 0 views

  • Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., ChicoBag, Klean Kanteen and Butte Environmental Council will celebrate the 45th anniversary of Earth Day at the Sierra Nevada Big Room with a premier of a new film, “The Little Things” at 5 p.m. on April 22. Prior to the feature film, two short films will be shown: “The Big Pick” and “Inglorious Fruits and Vegetables.”The Earth Day Movie Night is an Earth Day celebration intended to leave attendees inspired by environmental activists, all while supporting environmental organizations and sustainable businesses.
  • A $5 donation is encouraged and students get in free with valid student ID. All proceeds benefit members of the Environmental Coalition of Butte County. Raffle prizes will be provided.In order to encourage all attendees to travel to this event on their bicycle, there will be a free and secure bike valet located directly outside of the entrance to the Big Room, courtesy of Chico Velo.
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Supervisors agree to more zoning changes, festivals - Chico Enterprise-Record - 0 views

  • Butte Environmental Council to hold the Chico Bike Music Festival on June 8
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