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    Ama Shambulia Uses Local Gardens to Grow a Community

    “Growing food, growing community.” It’s the motto West End Community Gardens has been living by since spring 2008. Established as an urban ministry through Community Church Without Walls, West End Community Gardens has seen a growing increase in interest and participation from the whole community, especially its youth. Site Director, Ama Shambulia sees everyone involved [...]

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  • Alison Hulsey crosses the finish line as the female winner, and fifth-place overall winner, of the 2010 Cahaba River Ramble 10-mile trail race on June 5. Photo by J.M. Cifonie.

    Trail Runner Alison Hulsey Promotes Protection of the Cahaba River

    Alison Hulsey wins races, but it’s the chance to help protect the precious Cahaba River that, for her, is the true victory. Each June for the past five years, runners have gathered at the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge near West Blocton for the Cahaba River Ramble, hosted by the Cahaba River Society. The two-event [...]

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    Paolone Brings Green Passion to New Recycling Center

    Jon Paolone has a passion for educating others to pursue knowledge and practices that can lead to more environmentally friendly and ecologically responsible decisions. He believes that lifestyle can help protect the environment. He rides his bicycle to work from his home in Green Springs whenever he can. The lights in his office are turned [...]

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    Local Resident Greens Urban Communities One Home at a Time

    Local Birmingham resident Phillip Powell is revitalizing homes throughout the city with a green touch. Powell and his business partner Mark Rebeno, a consultant in the green industry, have developed a commitment to turn low-income rental properties into eco-friendly jewels in urban communities. Upon meeting last year they decided they wanted to change the way [...]

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