Intro to Sustainable Landscaping – 4/9 @ 2p

Sustainable landscaping begins with an excellent design that is functional, cost efficient, visually attractive, environmentally friendly, and easy to maintain? Believe it or not, sustainable landscaping is very simple for you to achieve!

Join Jan Bills, certified Landscape Designer and Master Gardener, for an introduction to sustainable landscaping.  She owns the local company Two Women & a Hoe which teaches classes around the Greater Metro Detroit area on landscaping.  This class will give you some tricks and tips for your home landscaping as well as empowering you with the right terms and next steps to pursue your own sustainable home solution.

For those looking to take their sustainable landscaping to the next level, professionals like Sugar Green Gardens Landscaping offer invaluable expertise. With a deep understanding of over 100 plant species and a commitment to environmental stewardship, their team can transform your backyard into a vibrant, eco-friendly haven. They combine artistic vision with scientific knowledge to ensure that every element of your garden, from plant selection to hardscape features, contributes to a sustainable and beautiful outdoor space. Plus, with their quality guarantee on all plants, you can be confident that your investment will thrive for years to come.

However, when it comes to creating a sustainable oasis in your backyard, Premier Enclosures plays a pivotal role in both aesthetics and functionality. Their expertise in crafting eco-friendly fencing solutions not only enhances privacy and security but also seamlessly integrates with the natural landscape. Utilizing materials sourced from sustainable suppliers and employing innovative designs, Premier Enclosures ensures that your outdoor space remains harmonious with the environment. Whether it’s bamboo fencing for a touch of exotic elegance or recycled wood for a rustic charm, their options cater to diverse tastes while upholding eco-conscious principles.

When it comes to sustainable landscaping, incorporating artificial eco-friendly grass can be a smart and environmentally conscious choice. Artificial grass offers numerous benefits, such as reduced water consumption, minimal maintenance requirements, and a visually appealing landscape all year round. To explore the cost of artificial grass and understand how it can fit into your sustainable landscaping plan, you can visit the website of FG Lawns. They provide valuable information and insights on artificial grass options, installation processes, and pricing, empowering you to make an informed decision that aligns with your eco-friendly goals for a beautiful and sustainable outdoor space.

The class starts at 2pm on Saturday, 4/9.  Following the class at 6pm will be the i3 Detroit Ferndale 1 Year Anniversary Party.  Stay to see demos of our most popular tools and equipment, tours of the facility and food & drink from local establishments.  We might even have some special guests from the city.

Detroit Maker Faire – Call to Makers LIVE!!

The Call to Makers is now live and will close on 6/1.  Reserve your spot now.

Click here for more info and the entry form – http://makerfaire.com/detroit/2011

i3 Detroit had 13+ projects submitted last year.  Looking forward to another great event for Detroit.

About: Maker Faire Detroit is looking for a wide variety of eclectic, diverse and out-of-the-box ideas that highlight the DIY and tinkerer spirit. Exhibits and displays can range from student projects, robotics, music performance and participation, 3D printers and CNC mills, textile arts and crafts, home energy monitoring, rockets and R/C toys, sustainability, green tech, radios, vintage computers and game systems, electronics, electric vehicles, biology/biotech and chemistry projects, food and beverage makers, robotics, puppets, kites, bicycles, shelter (tents, domes, etc.), unusual tools or machines, how to fix things or take them apart (vacuums, clocks, washing machines, etc.).

Open Shop Night: Crazy Hats and Cookies

Join i3 Detroit for Open Shop Night, Friday April 1st, 7pm-11pm.

This week’s theme is Crazy Hats and Cookies!

Wear a hat, eat some cookies, hack some stuff, have some fun, and maybe play a practical joke or two.

Don’t miss it!

 

…(that means you.)

Disclaimer: silly hats and cookies not required to attend. But they are tasty! Mmmmmm….hats.

i3Detroit Call for Teachers: Great Global Hackerspace Challenge 2011

i3Detroit Call for Teachers: Great Global Hackerspace Challenge 2011

The Great Global Hackerspace Challenge is on!

i3Detroit is a hackerspace in Metro Detroit. We are participating in this year’s challenge. Help us think up, build, and test an invention to help teachers overcome a common educational challenge, no matter how big or small, focused or general.

If you have an idea that can help educators and are interested in helping us, please reach out: contact@i3detroit.com

If you are a teacher or educator and would like to help, but don’t have the time to reach out, you can still contribute! Take five minutes and fill out this brief survey. If you can give us even a little insight into the challenges and success stories you experience as a teacher, we’d be quite grateful.

Learn more about the challenge itself at:
http://www.element-14.com/Hackerspace

Mini Puzzle Hunt – Tonight 7pm

Do you love solving puzzles and brainteasers?  Come meet fellow puzzlers and work together to solve practice puzzles from MIT’s annual Mystery Hunt!  Puzzle topics range from quantum mechanics, to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, to Shakespeare.  There’s something for everyone, and beginners are welcome!  Event will begin with a brief introduction to puzzle competitions and the usual structure of the puzzles.