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Yearly Archives: 2009

Countdown to Copenhagen: Obamas get the message!

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Scott

In the Spring of 2009 Mother Lode began its “Countdown to Copenhagen” with letter writing in response to President Barack …
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Geo-Tourism Workshop at MaLode

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Charlie

How can we preserve the beauty of our county? How can we salvage our limping economy? How can we encourage …
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Guide School – A Rookie’s Perspective

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Charlie

At the beginning of the week, some of us wouldn’t have known a wave train if it pulled into the …
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The Garden: Weeding Out Greenwash

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Scotty

Shoveling It’s been pouring rain here for the last few weeks, and during the small breaks in the storm, we’ve …
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Solar Gardening on the American River

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Scotty

One of several new projects you’ll see when you come whitewater rafting at Malode this year is our solar heated …
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Firsts on Cherry Creek

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Penny

On these rainy days in the office on the American River, we (the few who spend the winter here) often …
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