• Home
  • About the Blog
  • Contact Us
  • Blog Policy
  • Blog Submission
Mission Viejo Life Blog
  • SUBSCRIBE   
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    • Arts
    • Books / DVDs
    • Comedy
    • Dance
    • Movies
    • Music
    • Photography
    • Radio
    • Rose Parade Float
    • Television
    • Things To Do
  • Events
  • News
    • Animal Services
    • Breaking News
    • Budget
    • Conservation
    • Crime Alerts
    • Education
    • Elections
    • Food
    • Health
    • Library
    • Traffic Alerts
  • Projects
  • Sports
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Cycling
    • Fastball
    • Football
    • Golf
    • Lacrosse
    • Running
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Swimming
    • Tennis
    • Volleyball
    • Uncategorized
  • Volunteering
Browse: Home / environment

environment

Residents encouraged to take part in Earth Hour Saturday

Residents encouraged to take part in Earth Hour Saturday

By mvlife on March 20, 2013

Bookmark and Share

The City of Mission Viejo is encouraging residents to go dark for an hour at 8:30 p.m. on March 23 during Earth Hour. Global conservation organization WWF is launching its annual campaign to raise awareness of environmental challenges like climate change. The City will also do its part by ensuring all non-essential lights in and [...]

Posted in Conservation, News | Tagged city of mission viejo, climate change, energy conservation, environment, Mission Viejo, mission viejo information, mission viejo life, mission viejo news, mission viejo official blog

Newhart Middle School to host first Earth Day Festival April 22

Newhart Middle School to host first Earth Day Festival April 22

By mvlife on April 15, 2011

Bookmark and Share

Students in the Newhart Middle School Green Club, the ASB (Associated Student Body), and the Newhart PTA are taking the lead in hosting an Earth Day festival to raise community awareness of the importance of going green.  The festival is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 22 in the middle school’s courtyard at 25001 [...]

Posted in Entertainment, News, Things To Do | Tagged city of mission viejo, earth day, environment, green, Mission Viejo, mission viejo information, mission viejo life, mission viejo news, mission viejo official blog, Newhart Middle School | 1 Response

Mission Viejo resident one of three finalists in Cox Cares contest

Mission Viejo resident one of three finalists in Cox Cares contest

By mvlife on April 1, 2011

Bookmark and Share

Each day, Mission Viejo resident William Labigan hops on his bicycle and rides to work in Irvine, weather permitting of course.  The 16-mile round trip commute gives him a chance to soak up the scenery and get a good dose of exercise at the beginning and end of his day. But more so, riding his [...]

Posted in News | Tagged carbon footprint, charity, city of mission viejo, earth day, energy conservation, environment, Mission Viejo, mission viejo information, mission viejo life, mission viejo news, mission viejo official blog

City offers free reusable shopping bags to help benefit the environment

City offers free reusable shopping bags to help benefit the environment

By mvlife on October 26, 2010

Bookmark and Share

Mounting concerns over the environmental impact of plastic bags continues to prompt Mission Viejo to take action by promoting and encouraging the use of reusable shopping bags. In an effort to curb use of plastic shopping bags, the City has been offering free reusable shopping bags to residents. The need is there, as plastic bags [...]

Posted in News | Tagged city of mission viejo, environment, Mission Viejo, mission viejo information, mission viejo life, mission viejo news, mission viejo official blog, Reusable shopping bags

Lawn mower exchange program available to residents

By mvlife on July 26, 2010

Bookmark and Share

Residents are eligible to turn in their old gas lawn mower and purchase a newer model at a significantly reduced rate through the “Mow Down Air Pollution 2010 Electric Lawn Mower Exchange Program.” The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) program takes place on Saturday, August 7 at the Orange County Great Park in [...]

Posted in News | Tagged AQMD, city of mission viejo, environment, Great Park, irvine, lawn mower exchange, Mission Viejo, mission viejo information, mission viejo life, mission viejo news, mission viejo official blog, pollution, south coast air quality management district

Boy Scout will encourage shoppers to use reusable bags

By mvlife on June 11, 2010

Bookmark and Share

Jameson Senger is on a mission to obtain his Eagle Scout badge and benefit the environment by encouraging residents to use reusable bags. This weekend, Jameson, who teamed up with the City on an environmentally friendly project, will survey shoppers at two different Ralph’s grocery stores regarding their plastic bag use. Armed with fellow scout [...]

Posted in News | Tagged Boy Scouts, bsa, city of mission viejo, eagle scout, environment, Mission Viejo, mission viejo information, mission viejo life, mission viejo news, mission viejo official blog, recycling, scouting, waste diversion

Go a day without a bag Dec. 17

By mvlife on December 3, 2009

Bookmark and Share

In an effort to complement Mission Viejo’s commitment to urban sustainability, the City is asking residents to give up disposable bags in favor of reusable ones for 24 hours during the Third Annual A Day Without A Bag event on Dec. 17. The event is being coordinated by Heal The Bay. Businesses and residents throughout [...]

Posted in News | Tagged city of mission viejo, environment, mission viejo information, mission viejo life, mission viejo news, mission viejo official blog

Exhibitors sought now to participate in Green Building Expo May 5

By mvlife on March 20, 2009

Bookmark and Share

The City’s Building and Safety Division is seeking community-based organizations and environmentally focused businesses to participate in the “Green Building Expo” on May 5. The expo, which will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way, is designed to educate the community of the [...]

Posted in Events, News | Tagged city of mission viejo, environment, green building, mission viejo information, mission viejo life, mission viejo news, mission viejo official blog

Take part in City’s 7th annual Clean Up Day Sept. 20

By mvlife on September 15, 2008

Bookmark and Share

Groups and individuals are sought to don some rubber gloves, grab a bag and help remove trash and debris from in and around Oso Creek on Sept. 20. Mission Viejo’s Inner Coastal Clean Up Day event, part of a statewide cleanup of beaches and inland waterways, is from 8 a.m. to noon at the Oso [...]

Posted in Events, News | Tagged clean up, environment, volunteer

Mission Viejo Life Blog

The ONLY Official and Accurate News Blog of the City of Mission Viejo

MVTV-Survey

Featured Business

Ayres Family
Bookmark and Share
For more than a decade, Ayres Hotels of Southern California has serviced this community, offering up great accommodations to business travelers and visitors from around the country and beyond.  Along with servicing this community, the family-owned and operated business ... ∞

Recent Comments

  • Randy VanCott: There is also a Duathlon (Run, Bike, Run) this is USA Triathlon South West Regional Championship and a Qualifier for The World Duathlon Championships in... May 18, 8:57 AM
  • Allison Tran, Teen Services Librarian: Thanks for stopping by, Anna! You may not have heard of Kaleb, but I hope you'll join us at this event to find out more... May 13, 3:59 PM
  • Karl Bell: The artists all focused on a 1960's theme! There's even a time lapse video captured of one artist's work at the ARTS ALIVE festival. He... May 13, 3:53 PM

Community Partners

Recent Videos

Copyright © 2013 Mission Viejo Life Blog.

Powered by WordPress. Log in