February 13- February 19, 2012
Upcoming classes
We're very happy to announce the upcoming classes provided by Pennsylvania Resources Council at Construction Junction.
Backyard Composting Workshop:
This workshop thoroughly covers the importance of composting, setting up a compost pile, proper maintenance and ways of using finished compost.
Cost $50 single/ $55 couple and includes one compost bin
Saturday, May 26, 2012, 11am – 12:30 pm
Register here or call Donna at 412-488-7490 ext. 246
Worm Composting Workshop:
Learn about the benefits and how to's of composting with worms. It’s easy, fun, odorless and produces a great soil additive! You'll roll-up your sleeves and make your own bin and will go home with a complete vermiculture system!
Cost $45 person/ $55 couple and includes one compost bin and worms
Saturday, March 31, 2012, 11 am -12:30 pm
Register here or call Donna at 412-488-7490 ext. 246
Rain Barrel Workshop:
Learn how to harvest rainwater from your roof and divert it for on-site usage in the landscape. Return home equipped with the knowledge to install a rain barrel. It’s easier than you might think.
Cost $35 person/ $45 couple and includes hardware needed (not the 55-gal. drum) to assemble and install a rain barrel
Saturday, May 12, 2012, 11 am - 12:30 pm
Register here or call Nancy Martin at 412-488-7490 ext. 247
Healthy Body, Healthy Home, Healthy Planet Workshop:
Heighten your awareness and take action around the issue of carcinogens and toxins that you come into contact with daily through the products you use and food you eat. Get practical solutions such as safe alternatives and healthy lifestyle choices.
Cost $20 single/ $25 couple and includes a green cleaning kit
Saturday, April 28, 2012, 11 am – 12:30 pm
Register here or call Sarah Alessio Shea at 412-488-7490 ext. 236
The CJ Buzz
The Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show is coming up March 2 - 11, 2012. We'll be there as always. Be sure to stop by our booth (#3212) to say hello and pick up a 10% off coupon for CJ.
Featured Items
Manual rotary press
Commercial sink -- on sale!
Recent Arrivals: One of a kind items
Recent Arrivals: Many of the same items
 Lab tops |
 Cabinets |
 Stone tile |
 Stools |
 Bookcases |
 Newel posts |
 Pegboard |
 Insulation |
News & Events
Great Backyard Bird Count
February 17, 2012
The 2012 GBBC takes place February 17 through February 20.
It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3! Click here for more information.
- Plan to count birds for at least 15 minutes on one or more days of the count. You can count for longer than that if you wish! Count birds in as many places and on as many days as you like—one day, two days, or all four days. Submit a separate checklist for each new day. You can also submit more than one checklist per day if you count in other locations on that day.
- Count the greatest number of individuals of each species that you see together at any one time. You may find it helpful to print out your regional bird checklist to get an idea of the kinds of birds you're likely to see in your area in February. You could take note of the highest number of each species you see on this checklist.
- When you're finished, enter your results through our web page. You'll see a button marked "Enter Your Checklists!" on the website home page beginning on the first day of the count. It will remain active until the deadline for data submission: March 5, 2012.
CJ Q&A
Sometimes we flip the FAQ around and ask you questions! Does anyone know how to recycle lead acid batteries in the Pittsburgh area?
I'm going to take a little nap until the answer comes in. -- Cozmo
Cozmo’s Message of the Week
I may be imagining things but I think I feel spring in the air.
Hours
| Monday-Friday |
9am—6pm |
| Saturday | 9am—5pm |
| Sunday | 10am—5pm |
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