Las Vegas Green Directory

Home Free Nevada

2010-12-29T11:32:00.000-08:00

Nevada's Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program. Their mission: to reduce communities' carbon footprint and resource consumption by establishing standards for home auditors and contractors.

Partners include city and county governments, utility companies, schools, volunteer organizations, businesses, professional associations and more.

website: www.homefreenevada.org

Vegas PBS & Educational Technology Campus (ETC)

2010-12-24T02:22:00.000-08:00

PBS' Educational Technology Campus will house Vegas PBS studios and offices, the Clark County School District (CCSD) Virtual High School, and emergency response data casting operations to backup Nevada's Homeland Security capacities. The $37.5 million, 112,000-square feet building aims for LEED Gold Certification.

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Nevada Wilderness Trail Program

2010-12-24T01:36:00.001-08:00

The Nevada Wilderness Trail Program is part of the Working Abroad Volunteer Program focusing specifically on projects in Nevada.

website: www.workingabroad.com/page/63/nevada-programme-details.htm

Get Outdoors Nevada

2010-12-24T01:32:00.000-08:00

Get Outdoors Nevada -- sponsored by the Southern Nevada Agency Partnership (Bureau of Land Management, US Fish and Wildlife Service, US Forest Service and National Park Service) -- is an interagency volunteer program that develops collaborative projects to enhance services to the public, improve the stewardship of the federal lands and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of their management activities. Volunteer Info.

website: www.getoutdoorsnevada.org

Adopt-A-Program at Lake Mead National Recreation Area

2010-12-24T01:28:00.001-08:00

If you feel compelled to make a difference and contribute to the local community, check out the Adopt-A-Program at Lake Mead National Recreation Area. It's an opportunity to keep your favorite local area clean! Volunteers assist the park in maintaining a cove, trail, or road by performing clean ups at a minimum of three times per year.

website: www.nps.gov/lame/supportyourpark/adopt-program.htm

Nevada Commission of Tourism

2010-12-24T01:26:00.000-08:00

The Nevada Commission of Tourism offers a number of FREE services. For example:

website: www.travelnevada.com

Las Vegas Kayakers Meetup

2010-12-24T01:22:00.001-08:00

Las Vegas Kayakers organizes regular paddling trips for more than 700 members.

website: www.lasvegaskayakers.com

Sandboarding @ Amargosa Dunes

2010-12-24T01:17:00.000-08:00

Try your luck at Sandboarding @ Amargosa Dunes located about 100 miles northwest of Las Vegas and about 20 miles south of Beatty, NV on Hwy 95. It's a five-square mile playground of dunes, recommended by Sandboard Magazine.

website: sandboard.com

Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort

2010-12-24T01:16:00.000-08:00

The Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort is located on Mt. Charleston, about 45 minutes northwest of Las Vegas. Website provides snow conditions, class schedules, general mountain info and more.

website: www.skilasvegas.com

Las Vegas Ski & Sports Club

2010-12-24T01:12:00.000-08:00

The Las Vegas Ski & Sports Club is a membership club that promotes and encourages participation in the sports of skiing and snowboarding for Southern Nevadans. And provides a social infrastructure and camaraderie. Website has links to ski resources, events calendar, a list of trips and activities, and a newsletter. (Part of the Far West Ski Association.)

website: www.lasvegasskiclub.com

Red Rock Climbing Center

2010-12-24T01:09:00.000-08:00

The Red Rock Climbing Center features over 8000 square feet of climbing walls designed by Tony Yaniro and Doug Englekirk, augmented by over 1000 square feet of radical overhangs and roof routes. 10 minutes from Red Rock Canyon. Plus climbing guides, yoga classes, youth programs, corporate team building and links to more local resources.

website: redrockclimbingcenter.com

Las Vegas Mountaineers Club

2010-12-24T01:07:00.000-08:00

The Las Vegas Mountaineers Club organizes regular events, arranges for education and training to develop skills (backpacking, ropes, climbing, compass, etc.), stresses the importance of safety protocols, and promotes respect for the wilderness environment. Visit the website to view classic peaks, a complete list of upcoming events and links to favorite resources.

website: www.lvmc.org

Nevada Passage Adventure Competition

2010-12-24T01:01:00.000-08:00

The Nevada Passage Adventure Competition is a made-for-TV event featuring 10, two-person, co-ed teams paired by profession. Teams compete against each other in four events, covering about 1,000 miles of the most spectacular terrain that Nevada has to offer. (Website has not been updated since 2008)

Media get to roam with 'Nevada Passage' athletes (In Business Las Vegas, May 16-24, 2008)

website: www.nevadapassage.com

Kiehl's Badwater Ultramarathon

2010-12-24T00:50:00.000-08:00

While not specifically located in Las Vegas Valley, Las Vegas is the closest major city to Kiehl's Badwater Ultramarathon, which is referred to as the "most demanding and extreme running race on the planet." Why? Because it's a 135-mile non-stop run from Death Valley National Park -- the hottest, driest, lowest place on earth -- to Mt. Whitney, CA in temperatures up to 130F (55C).

website: www.badwater.com

Iron Girl Triathlon

2010-12-24T00:46:00.000-08:00

The Iron Girl Triathlon promotes running, cycling and swimming in support of women's healthy, active lifestyles, with finishers ranging in age from 5 to 81. Lake Las Vegas hosts the Las Vegas competition, which is one of several around the U.S.

website: www.irongirl.com

Silverman Full & Half Distance Triathlon

2010-12-24T00:43:00.001-08:00

The Silverman Full & Half Distance Triathlon has been called 'the toughest course in North America.' It features Full and Half Distance courses for individuals and relay teams from around the world.

website: www.silvermannv.com

Las Vegas Great Santa Run

2010-12-24T00:07:00.000-08:00

Las Vegas Great Santa Run welcomes literally thousands of 'Santas,' who show up to run the 1K and 5K races through downtown Las Vegas. Check website for next race date (it's usually the day before the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon). All proceeds go to Opportunity Village, considered to be Las Vegas' favorite charity.

website: www.lasvegassantarun.org

Rock 'n' Roll Marathon and Half Marathon

2010-12-24T00:05:00.001-08:00

Rock 'n' Roll Marathon and Half Marathon replaces the Las Vegas Marathon. And the race course will be different from the former Las Vegas Marathon. Check website for next race date. Organized by Elite Racing and sponsored by Zappo's. Register online.

website: www.rnrvegas.com

Las Vegas Track Club

2010-12-24T00:02:00.000-08:00

Las Vegas Track Club has about 800 members who love running. Everyone welcome to compete in some type of running event almost every weekend. Calendar of Events.

website: www.lvtc.org

MAPS: Bicycle Routes in Las Vegas Valley

2010-12-23T23:53:00.000-08:00

The City of Henderson (southeast Las Vegas Valley) Department of Parks & Recreation maintains an extensive network of new bike trails and lanes. View/download maps (PDF format).

The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Southern Nevada also maintains a Bicycle Lane Network. Download a comprehensive bike map for the entire Las Vegas Valley (PDF format). Or call 702.676.1500 to request a copy of the full-size bike map via U.S. Mail.

Las Vegas Bicycling Community

2010-12-23T23:46:00.000-08:00

The Las Vegas Bicycling Community website includes a forum, blog, bike routes, classifieds, events and more.

website: www.bikinglasvegas.com

Alive N' Juicy

2010-11-04T08:03:00.000-07:00

Certified Raw Vegan Chef, private chef services, classes, learning parties, recipes, videos, speciality organic health and superfood products.

Dr. Diondra -- 702.656.6788
Email: diondra@alivenjuicy.com
Alive N' Juicy
Las Vegas, NV

website: alivenjuicy.com

Green Living Services

2009-12-15T15:37:00.000-08:00

Green Living Services has a wealth of knowledge and experience in bringing out the best in artificial grass, desert plants and trees, and the safest playground surfaces. Our goal is to help our customers choose the best green products for their homes while both saving money and our planet. We have experienced designers that will create amazing grounds for you at a reasonable price. Green Living Services installs projects all over California and Nevada. We have a large assortment of professional equipment, so no job is too big or too small.

Office Manager: Shannon -- 702.367.8873
4775 E Cheyenne Ave #110
Las Vegas, NV 89115

website: www.greenlivingservices.com

Green Jockey

2009-10-02T08:41:00.000-07:00

Green Jockey enables you to put a stop to pricey electricity bills and unnecessary wear-and-tear on your appliances.

Using eco-friendly technology, Green Jockey has developed a product that allows home and business owners to better regulate the amount of energy they use without having to change their lifestyle (and save money).

Our residential and commercial power condensers increase the voltage quality and reduce electricity spiking so that appliances such as computers, refrigerators, and air conditioners get just the right amount of required power while eliminating the wasted excess. This energy regulation also helps these appliances run stronger and last longer.

Distributor: John Caminero -- 702.782.7355

website: www.greenjockey.com

EvoOrganic, Inc.

2009-09-22T08:44:00.000-07:00

EvoOrganic is a sustainable gardening company providing home gardeners, commercial growers & landscapers with innovative products that offer dramatic water conservation and time savings.

Nevada Sales Representative: Laura Rehberger -- 702.858.1725
Toll-free: 1.800.731.6461
Email: Laura@evoorganic.com

website: www.evoorganic.com