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URBAN CONVERSION

Seeing the Forest through the Trees

Season 3 Episode 307

The Schley’s go into the forest in this episode of Urban Conversion to examine the relationship between man and trees -- from eating their fruit, using them as shelter, and burning them for warmth and light -- they gain a better appreciation for sustainably harvesting trees that they use in their home and on their farm.

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The Schleys appreciate their many essential community relationships
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
Harvesting the Sun
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The Schley’s consider all the ways the sun affects their home, farm and life
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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