tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37023464Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:17:18 +0000<p align="center"><img src="http://www.malode.com/img/ECOS-banner.jpg" border="0" alt="ECOS - Experience Connect Observe Stewardship" title="ECOS - Experience Connect Observe Stewardship"></p>http://www.malode.com/news/index.phpnoreply@blogger.com (Scott)Blogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37023464.post-4480247086591984474Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:19:00 +00002010-03-01T10:17:18.232-08:00February 2010 Greenhouse Action Plan Progress Report:2009 saw some excellent changes in infrastructure and equipment, which we project will help us reduce our carbon footprint even further in the coming years. We now have two new solar thermal hot water heaters, a new minibus that we'll be able to run on waste vegetable oil, and some new photovoltaic solar panels as well. The garden also was http://www.malode.com/news/2010/02/our-carbon-footprint-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (scotty scheu)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37023464.post-6142410964630955815Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:01:00 +00002010-01-06T00:05:43.630-08:00HealthAmerican River ConservancyCalifornia Whitewater RaftingNatureEcologyThe following article was recently published in "The Current", the American River Conservancy's quarterly newsletter. Enjoy!In his book, "The Creation", Dr. E.O. Wilson engages in a dialogue with an imaginary preacher in order to argue persuasively that both science and religion have compelling reasons to support the good stewardship and preservation of Nature. He defines Nature as “the original http://www.malode.com/news/2009/12/health-in-nature-science.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Scott)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37023464.post-2236500812434887598Sat, 12 Dec 2009 07:40:00 +00002010-01-03T16:49:03.332-08:00American River RaftingWater Levels 2010Snow in ColomaI've seen 2012 three times now. I'm one of those people who cheers as L.A. tips skyward and slides into the sea, who upsets my neighbor's popcorn with wild fist-pumping when Yellowstone blows. Of course, as a rafter, my favorite part is the tsunami -- the sublime whitewater experience. Every time, I've left the theater wondering how I, and my community, would react to cataclysm. I've let my http://www.malode.com/news/2009/12/disaster-strikes-coloma-hooray.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Scott)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37023464.post-6315076946860988592Sat, 05 Dec 2009 22:36:00 +00002010-01-03T16:43:58.630-08:00California Whitewater RaftingMarshall Gold Discovery ParkPark closureThose of us who have enjoyed the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park (MGDSHP) know that there are lots of good reasons to keep the Park open. To name just a few reasons, consider that:Sutter's Mill is where gold was discovered in California in 1848, triggering one of the largest migrations in human history. This fact continues to draw visitors from all over California and the world. On http://www.malode.com/news/2009/12/marshall-gold-discovery-state-historic.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Scott)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37023464.post-2816679522252429757Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:59:00 +00002010-01-02T06:47:41.048-08:00California Whitewater RaftingClimate ChangePresident ObamaCopenhagen ConferenceIn the Spring of 2009 Mother Lode began its "Countdown to Copenhagen" with letter writing in response to President Barack Obama's call to the U.S. Congress to provide him a bill to sign that addressed the issue of climate change. This was in preparation for the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen that starts December 7th, 2009. The President's hope was that the United States would go to http://www.malode.com/news/2009/12/countdown-to-copenhagen-obamas-get.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Scott)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37023464.post-7136741124087523692Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:38:00 +00002010-01-13T13:41:58.273-08:00American River ConservancyAmerican River RaftingCalifornia River RaftingThe MaLode crew helped the American River Conservancy celebrate its 20th Anniversary at the Starthistle Ball on October 10th, 2009. After purchasing two tables to support the cause, we showed up in force. This delightful event featured music, feasting, tasting of local wines, a presentation by the Conservancy's Executive Director, Alan Ehrgott, and the first screening of ARC's new historical http://www.malode.com/news/2009/11/malode-crew-celebrates-conservancys.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Scott)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37023464.post-997983553625549052Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:41:00 +00002009-03-17T09:57:41.700-07:00Sustainable Outdoor EducationEcologyGreen EnergyIn keeping with the Mother Lode River Center’s commitment to environmental stewardship, we are proud to announce the most recent addition to our Outdoor Education curriculum: Sustainable Practices; Experiential Education for a Changing Planet.Beginning in 2007 the Mother Lode River Center enacted a Greenhouse Gas Action Plan (GAP) as a means of reducing our carbon footprint. Since then we have “http://www.malode.com/news/2009/03/sustainable-practices-course-offerings.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jose)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37023464.post-4923069736755472528Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:41:00 +00002009-03-17T07:39:05.843-07:00Shoveling:It's been pouring rain here for the last few weeks, and during the small breaks in the storm, we've managed to put some of the finishing touches on our garden expansion. We've also started seeds in the greenhouse--carrots, broccoli, lettuce, peas, tomatoes, corn, and herbs of all sorts are all getting off to a good start. But I have to admit, a few days ago, after lifting what felt likehttp://www.malode.com/news/2009/03/garden-weeding-out-greenwash.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (scotty scheu)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37023464.post-119116239971146828Sun, 01 Mar 2009 20:09:00 +00002009-03-11T17:54:37.755-07:00HealthEcologyRiver RaftingAmerican RiverLast season, when we made the decision to eliminate the use of bottled water at Mother Lode and use coolers and cups instead, we had our reasons. Now those reasons, and a lot more, were included in this article on bottled water Emily recently wrote for The High Country News. If you are interested in her other posts, check out the "Goat Blog" at HCN.org or look for her articles which appear in http://www.malode.com/news/2009/03/bottled-water-to-disappear-at-malode.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Scott)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37023464.post-7041568190145104858Sun, 01 Mar 2009 19:24:00 +00002009-12-04T11:23:47.337-08:00Marshall PlanBhutanHealthEcologyVan JonesGreen JobsToward an Ecological Approach to Health Scott Underwood, M.D.In the United States human health has traditionally been viewed in isolation from its ecological context. During my medical training and subsequent career in Emergency Medicine, issues such as climate change, habitat destruction, species extinction, pollution and the depletion of fresh water supplies http://www.malode.com/news/2009/03/malode-urges-eco-approach-to-health_01.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Scott)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37023464.post-6965084927897603017Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:56:00 +00002009-02-09T09:43:40.342-08:00Organic GardenAmerican RiverGreen RaftingOne of several new projects you'll see when you come whitewater rafting at Malode this year is our solar heated planting bed. By heating the root zones of the plants we hope to significantly enhance our production and, with the help of our greenhouse, lengthen our growing season.The mechanics of it are pretty simple: the sun heats water passively in our black reservoir storage tank. The hot waterhttp://www.malode.com/news/2009/02/solar-gardening.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (scotty scheu)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37023464.post-2084394071216049468Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:07:00 +00002009-02-05T14:36:01.583-08:00field tripssustainable raftingropes coursesAmerican RiverJan 2009 Greenhouse Action Plan Progress Report.In 2008, the GAP helped bring about many changes around camp here on the American River, and we are happy to report a significant reduction in total carbon emissions per guest (people who stayed but did not participate in our whitewater rafting, ropes course or other outdoor education programs were not counted). In 2007, we measured the three major http://www.malode.com/news/2009/01/lowering-our-carbon-emissions.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (penny)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37023464.post-2007441409594835991Tue, 21 Oct 2008 06:28:00 +00002009-02-05T15:41:37.131-08:00Sustainable Outdoor Educationsustainable raftingAmerican RiverFor those of us prone to nail-biting, it has been a rough few months, what with the impending election and the economic crisis. However, at Mother Lode, we’re feeling pretty optimistic and excited about the future. The River Center, as always, inspires us to stay positive and look for practical solutions, and we know that there is more exciting, important work to do than ever before! Let’s take ahttp://www.malode.com/news/2008/10/malode-letter-writers-support.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (penny)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37023464.post-8637832005690035140Mon, 26 May 2008 20:57:00 +00002009-02-05T15:51:53.287-08:00sustainable raftingSolar PowerEco Rafting What is a Solar Trifecta? This is it!Picturesque is not what you necessarily think of when you mention solar power, yet this view of Highway One just south of Monterey is about as close as it gets. How is it a "Solar Trifecta"? Check this out:First, the Dodge truck you see here pulling the trailer is soon to become the main gear shuttle vehiclehttp://www.malode.com/news/2008/05/solar-trifecta-comes-to-mother-lode.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Scott)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37023464.post-4464046789393434912Fri, 09 May 2008 04:21:00 +00002008-05-26T17:59:19.280-07:00teambuildingwhitewater raftingSolar EducationGreen Energyreducing carbon emissions on the American River Archer School Students Write Letters to their LegislatorsWhat better way to conclude your freshman year in high school than by rafting, hiking and camping on the historic and beautiful South Fork of the American River in Coloma, California? For five days this week, the Mother Lode River Center and Santa Barbara Adventure Company played host to seventy members of the freshman class of the Archer http://www.malode.com/news/2008/05/american-river-rafters-support-solar.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Scott)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37023464.post-3859724812170065706Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:12:00 +00002008-05-08T22:59:17.712-07:00river conservationPermaculture CaliforniatherapySolar Energy Exploratoriumreducing carbon emissions on the American RiverSustainable AgricultureAs you can see, the Exploratorium benefited from the artistic talents of Allen Carrozza whose Earth portrait exceeded our expectations by several parsecs! The Moon portrait is even more remarkable and the "Earthrise" behind the Moon is truly outstanding. You must see it. It is rare to find someone who is an expert in solar installation, an artist, a sculptor and who knows what else? Stay tuned http://www.malode.com/news/2008/04/solar-exploratorium-opens-on-american.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Scott)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37023464.post-2199546675420810097Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:04:00 +00002008-04-07T23:22:53.481-07:00Solar EducationGreen EnergySolar Power El Dorado CountySolar Energy ExploratoriumSolar Energy Exploratorium Heats UpToday we added PV (photovoltaics) to the Solar Energy Exploratorium! Notice the two new PV panels located just above the solar hot water heater that Greg and Charlie are standing next to. As we mentioned last week in this blog, the thermal hot water heater pictured here is capable of pumping out 28,750 BTUs of solar energy and we are pleased to report it is now http://www.malode.com/news/2008/04/photovoltaic-solar-green-energy-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Scott)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37023464.post-5149159597775119891Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:54:00 +00002008-04-04T14:48:57.490-07:00Permaculture CaliforniaSustainable AgricultureOrganic Garden American RiverGrowing Organic Food for Whitewater Eco Rafters on the South Fork of the American RiverWhen we established our original garden twenty years ago it was small and located next to the main kitchen. Occasionally the garden thrived, mostly it died, but the herbs, basically a form of weed after all, took over. In 2007, as part of our Greenhouse Gas Action Plan (GAP), we decided to reinvent the garden. http://www.malode.com/news/2008/04/permaculture-food-for-american-river_8518.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Scott)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37023464.post-8587822557273736558Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:18:00 +00002008-04-03T14:49:30.450-07:00Solar Energy CaliforniaSolar Power El Dorado CountySolar Hot Water Heating Sacramento 28,750 BTU Solar Hot Water Heater at MaLodeSolar Energy Exploratorium: Alternative Energy Education on the American RiverThe purpose of the Solar Energy Exploratorium (SEE) is to provide our students hands-on opportunities to encounter the many ways solar energy impacts our daily lives and the phenomenal potential solar power has to transform our society in positive ways. Our food, the weather, http://www.malode.com/news/2008/03/alternative-energy-education-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Scott)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37023464.post-5669810541914082688Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:00:00 +00002008-04-07T07:53:04.699-07:00reducing carbon emissions on the American RiverFor the 2008 season we are pleased to announce dramatic progress toward meeting the goals of our Greenhouse Action Plan. Our "Eco-Bus" is the first 100% waste vegetable oil (WVO) powered bus on the South Fork of the American River, will reduce carbon emissions profoundly each and every time it carries passengers down the highway. On the Chili Bar Run we will achieve up to an 80% reduction from http://www.malode.com/news/2008/02/eco-rafting-on-south-fork-of-american.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jose)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37023464.post-4558890882773745706Fri, 08 Feb 2008 19:06:00 +00002009-02-05T15:58:49.033-08:00South Fork American RiverConservation AwardPCL Honors South Fork of the American River HeroesP.S. That probably includes you!The annual meeting of the Planning and Conservation League (PCL) held on January 10, 2008 in Sacramento was a gala event involving 330 activists, planners and attorneys with the theme ”A State of Change: How Californians Can Change the World”. Featured speakers included California’s Lt. Governor John Garamendi; http://www.malode.com/news/2008/02/pcl-honors-south-fork-of-american.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Greg)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37023464.post-5241027820808984751Thu, 02 Aug 2007 20:22:00 +00002008-05-19T13:34:20.767-07:00french toastcreme bruleerecipeAs promised, here is the Creme Brulee French Toast Recipe!!Ingredients;1 Stick (1/2 Cup) Unsalted Butter1 Cup Brown Sugar (packed)2 Tablespoons Corn Syrup6 Slices Texas Toast (Crust Trimmed Off)1 1/2 Cup Half & Half1 Tsp. Vanilla1 Tsp. Grand Marnier (or double Vanilla to 2 tsp)DirectionsIn small sauce pan, melt butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup over meduim heat, stirring until smooth and por http://www.malode.com/news/2007/08/creme-brule-french-toast.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37023464.post-2035422915509613277Fri, 15 Jun 2007 22:19:00 +00002008-02-06T17:08:14.607-08:00global warmingreducing carbon emissions on the American RiverIt is difficult to watch the news without hearing about human induced climate change and global warming. Although I’ve been aware of this problem since college, I’m not any different than most folks, I could be doing a lot more about dealing with it! (See the entire GAP at www.malode.com/news/scott)The Mother Lode Greenhouse Gas Action Plan (GAP) is our effort to get up to speed on this issue andhttp://www.malode.com/news/2007/02/malode-shoots-gap_09.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Scott)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37023464.post-1943967818175122257Fri, 15 Jun 2007 20:10:00 +00002008-02-06T16:06:50.000-08:00“Quiche a la MaLode” Saturday Morning BreakfastNew this season for Saturday morning is the “Quiche a la MaLode” breakfast, which features a special quiche recipe. Borrowed from one of California’s finest hotels, this recipe has long been a closely held secret. This delightful combination of cheeses, eggs and spinach is certain to leave you well fortified for your day on the river. To further http://www.malode.com/news/2007/06/quiche-anyone.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Scott)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37023464.post-2859637355039915025Tue, 15 May 2007 21:03:00 +00002008-02-06T17:04:42.821-08:00teambuildingequinehorsesfamilytherapycompanyWell, the humans out here at Mother Lode have made a decision.They have decided to collaborate with The Red Road Equine Experiential Center!The Red Road works with people helping them make positive changes in the way they work, communicate and live.Using horses as their main tool, you'll see an amazing amount of learning... don't take my word for it though - check them out!If you want to find outhttp://www.malode.com/news/2007/05/were-not-horsing-around-oh-yes-we-are.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlie)0