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Harvesting the Sun

Season 3 Episode 304

The Schley’s consider all the ways the sun affects their home, farm and life. From orienting the house to capture the most sunlight, to the size and placement of windows, roof, and even flower fields. They learn that paying more attention to the sun could have everlasting benefits. Rodman and Gina learn about window efficiencies, roofing options, and home solar versus community solar options.

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It Takes a Village
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The Schleys appreciate their many essential community relationships
Seeing the Forest through the Trees
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The Schley’s go into the forest to examine the relationship between man and trees
Rocky Mountain Air
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The Schley’s explore the importance of clean air.
Across the Desert Sand
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The Schley’s immerse themselves in the heat of the sun by visiting the Colorado Sand Dunes
Whose Water Is It Anyway?
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The Schley’s have a whole new appreciation for water.
Let it Rot!
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The Schley’s get grounded as they explore the composition of soil.
We Bought a Farm
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The Schley’s find the remaining 2.7-acres of an original wheat farm in Arvada.
Clean Energy 101
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Rodman learns about wind power, solar power and climate change.
Alternative Building
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Exploring large scale eco-building.
Building Small
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The movement to living simpler by reducing a spaces carbon footprint.
Zero Waste: Home & Office
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Gina is troubled by the lack of a green policy, recycling and composting at the office.
Upcycled Art & Fashion
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Rodman and Gina explore upcycled art and fashion.
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