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Sunday, April 21, 2013  Volunteers plant trees in Chautauqua Park for the Hometown Rewards Program to help reduce Fairfield's energy use.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  Fairfield is the second stop on a tour to discuss energy initatives and opportunities.

Monday, December 10, 2012  Fairfield Middle School students got a chance to show off what they've learned about farming and sustainability to a heartland lawmaker.

Saturday, September 08, 2012  Fairfield's Sustainability Coordinator shows people how to weatherize their home to save both money and energy

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Appanoose County Sustainability Summit was held on Tuesday at the Majestic Theater in Centerville

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  Fairfield Sustainability Coordinator Scott Timm gives tips on how to save money on your utility bills while helping the environment.

Friday, June 08, 2012  Honey Creek Resort in Moravia, Iowa was officially dedicated as Iowa's greenest resort at a ceremony Friday morning.

Monday, May 21, 2012  A mobile greenhouse that has traveled across the country teaching students about sustainability made a stop in the Heartland Monday.

Sunday, April 22, 2012  Fairfield planted more than 150 trees at Chautauqua Park for Hometown Reward's Program kickoff event.

Thursday, April 19, 2012  Earth Day is Sunday, and Iowa Wesleyan College honored the day by hosting their first-ever Green Fest.

Friday, February 10, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Monday, March 08, 2010  Souvenir eggs environmentally friendly

Friday, March 27, 2009  Lights out: More than 2,800 municipalities, 84 countries to dim lights for Earth Hour 2009.