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URBAN CONVERSION

Harvesting the Sun

Season 3 Episode 304 | 26m 46s

The Schley’s consider all the ways the sun affects their home, farm and life. From orienting the house to capture the most sunlight, to the size and placement of windows, roof, and even flower fields. They learn that paying more attention to the sun could have everlasting benefits. Rodman and Gina learn about window efficiencies, roofing options, and home solar versus community solar options.

Aired: 05/04/19
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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Across the Desert Sand
The Schley’s immerse themselves in the heat of the sun by visiting the Colorado Sand Dunes
Episode: S3 E305 | 26:46
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Rocky Mountain Air
The Schley’s explore the importance of clean air.
Episode: S3 E306 | 26:46
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Seeing the Forest through the Trees
The Schley’s go into the forest to examine the relationship between man and trees
Episode: S3 E307 | 26:46
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It Takes a Village
The Schleys appreciate their many essential community relationships
Episode: S3 E308 | 26:46
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We Bought a Farm
The Schley’s find the remaining 2.7-acres of an original wheat farm in Arvada.
Episode: S3 E301 | 26:46
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Whose Water Is It Anyway?
The Schley’s have a whole new appreciation for water.
Episode: S3 E303 | 26:46
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Let it Rot!
The Schley’s get grounded as they explore the composition of soil.
Episode: S3 E302 | 26:46
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Clean Energy 101
Rodman learns about wind power, solar power and climate change.
Episode: S2 E207 | 26:46
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Building Small
The movement to living simpler by reducing a spaces carbon footprint.
Episode: S2 E205 | 26:46
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Upcycled Art & Fashion
Rodman and Gina explore upcycled art and fashion.
Episode: S2 E203 | 26:46
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Across the Desert Sand
The Schley’s immerse themselves in the heat of the sun by visiting the Colorado Sand Dunes
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Watch • 26:46
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Rocky Mountain Air
The Schley’s explore the importance of clean air.
Episode: S3 E306 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
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Seeing the Forest through the Trees
The Schley’s go into the forest to examine the relationship between man and trees
Episode: S3 E307 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
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It Takes a Village
The Schleys appreciate their many essential community relationships
Episode: S3 E308 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
URBAN CONVERSION
We Bought a Farm
The Schley’s find the remaining 2.7-acres of an original wheat farm in Arvada.
Episode: S3 E301 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
URBAN CONVERSION
Whose Water Is It Anyway?
The Schley’s have a whole new appreciation for water.
Episode: S3 E303 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
URBAN CONVERSION
Let it Rot!
The Schley’s get grounded as they explore the composition of soil.
Episode: S3 E302 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
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Clean Energy 101
Rodman learns about wind power, solar power and climate change.
Episode: S2 E207 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
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Building Small
The movement to living simpler by reducing a spaces carbon footprint.
Episode: S2 E205 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
URBAN CONVERSION
Upcycled Art & Fashion
Rodman and Gina explore upcycled art and fashion.
Episode: S2 E203 | 26:46