Family fun at this free event includes an urban nature hike, a reptile show, and craft projects.
- GOVERNMENT
-
Sunday, June 10, 2012
The City of Farmington Hills EcoFest 2012, held from 12 p.m.-3 p.m., June 16, will treat car enthusiasts to a display of plug-in electric vehicles including cars from Fisker of Detroit, Ford, GM, Mercedes, Mitsubishi, Nissan, and Toyota. The free “eco-friendly” event, held on the city hall campus at 11 Mile and Orchard Lake Roads, will also feature family fun including an urban nature hike, a reptile show, and craft projects, plus displays and information on environmental awareness, sustainability, and energy efficiency. EcoFest 2012 will showcase technologies such as solar panels, geothermal heating, and LED lighting, which can all be used by residents to save money and energy. Self-guided tours of city hall will showcase how these …
42.484682
-83.359687
City of Farmington Hills Municipal Offices
31555 W 11 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI
/articles/city-of-farmington-hills-ecofest-2012-features-electric-car-display
1527486
/locations/7170711
The June 16 event features an urban nature hike, reptile show, electric vehicle displays, rain barrel sale and more at city hall.
Families will find "eco-friendly" activities and information at Farmington Hills city hall June 16, during EcoFest 2012. Open from 12 to 3 p.m. at the City Hall campus, the event will feature family fun including an urban nature hike, a reptile show, and craft projects, plus displays and information on environmental awareness, sustainability, and energy efficiency. EcoFest 2012 will showcase technologies such as solar panels, geothermal heating, and LED lighting, which can all be used by residents to save money and energy. Self-guided tours of City Hall will show how these innovative technologies were used in the building renovation, which was completed in the fall of 2010. Highlights of EcoFest 2012 will include: Free white pine seedlings…
42.484682
-83.359687
City of Farmington Hills Municipal Offices
31555 W 11 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI
/articles/farmington-hills-ecofest-combines-environmental-education-fun-activities
1527486
/locations/7130139
Farmington officials are on record opposing the new law that lifts the cap on charter schools.
Among the laws that take effect in 2012 is a measure strongly opposed by Farmington Public Schools officials. State legislators and the governor are lifting and eventually removing a limit of 150 university-authorized charter schools statewide. When the 2011-12 academic year ends next June, the number of charter schools that may be authorized doubles to 300 through 2012 and later reaches 500 through 2014. After that, there's no cap. Free public charter schools must participate in state assessments under the new law. "Charter schools play a critical role in providing Michigan students and parents with alterative educational options," Snyder said in a Dec. 20 signing statement. "This reform gives families who are trapped in failing schools …
Bob Pettengill
11:52 am on Sunday, June 17, 2012
Water in Farmington Hills is $33 / 1000 cubis feet (7500 gals). One 60gal. rain barrel would hold 27 cents worth of water savings. How many times a month do you expect to fill a rain barrel? more ›