Green Living & Solar Energy Tour: Southern Mojave Desert And San Gabriel Mountains, San Bernardino County

Oct. 2 • 10 Am To 4 Pm

Three Sites:

1) Paul’s Greenhouses:
Photo-voltaic panels and a wind turbine provide electricity to support hydroponic vegetables in two greenhouses, as well as the owners’ residence, garage, and hot tub.
Location: 3938 Lindero Rd., Phelan
Directions: From Hwy 138, turn west on Phelan road about two miles. Drive north from Phelan on Sheep Creek road about three miles. When you see the high-line towers, watch for Duncan Rd., and then Lindero Rd. Turn left and go to the second house on the right.
Phone: 760 868 5710
Contact: Cookie Bordinaro

2) Mountain Hardware:
all operations except paint-mixing are supported by solar energy from photo-voltaic panels on the roof.
Location: 1390 Highway 2, central Wrightwood
Phone: 760 249-3653
Contact: Mike Troeger, owner

3) Olson/Yocum residence:
Passive solar heating and cooling; solar hot water; “healthy house” and “sustainability” measures such as solar oven, energy- and water-wise appliances and plumbing; water-wise and “fire-safe” landscaping.
Location: Wrightwood.
For directions phone Emelie or Glenn at 760 249-4110.