Greener Way Associates

GWA is officially a 501(c)(3)

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GWA received a letter from the IRS informing us that our 501(c)(3) application was accepted and we officially now have 501(c)(3) tax exemption status. 

John Swanson

John Swanson’s silk screen Psalm 85 was unveiled at the Dedication of Suzanne De Benedittis’  Residence & Garden Summer Solstice Celebration & Blessings There were about 60 friends, neighbors, and supporters at the Dedication and a Bountiful Harvest Buffet /Pot Luck was enjoyed by all.

Fruit Trees

The first order of fruit trees has arrived.  All the effort to level the front yard and prepare the soil was so that GWA could  plant a fruit orchard in the front yard.  This has been a two year process and at last the first of the fruit trees have arrived.  These trees have the […]

California tax exempt

GWA has filled and received a tax exempt status from the state of California.  Not the same as 501(c)3 but a step in the right direction.

501(c)3

GWA has filled for 501(c)3 status.  There was a lot of paperwork and budget considerations which took much more time and effort than expected, but has now been completed and mailed to the IRS.  Warren Montague now has a pickup truck so hauling mulch and brush now is much quicker for GWA

Pieter Severynen

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Los Angeles-based Landscape Architect and Consulting Arborist, principal of Pieter Severynen Associates, serving homeowners, commercial and institutional clients in the Western United States. Consult on trees, assess outdoor environments, and create integrated, low resource use, emotionally appealing, environmentally sensitive, ecologically sustainable green space designs that emphasize character-revealing trees and shrubs, low-maintenance and long-term viability. Pieter Severynen is currently […]

Board Meeting

Warren Montague nominated and elected as board member of GWA 2013.  Amy Montague nominated and elected as board member of GWA 2013.  Warren Montague nominated and elected as President and Treasure of GWA for four years ending 2016.  Amy Montague nominated and elected as Vice President for four years ending 2016. 

Fruit Trees

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The retaining wall is finished and David King has walked the front yard suggesting where to plant 12 fruit trees. The final decisison will be made by Peter Severynen in a couple of months.  These trees will be much happier and healthier now that the ground is level.  We plan to use all the rain […]

Water Management and Sustainability

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Warren & Linda are attending a LA Southwest College seminar series given by Dr. Alistaire Callender for the next four Saturdays.  This topic is Water Management and Sustainability.  It covers a wide range of topics including food production, water management, water treatment, top soil protection, and many other environmental concerns which must be address and […]

Total Water Management

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GWA has looked into Total Water Management as a means to both raise environmental concerns and as an educational program to help the underserved population and home owners manage a growing water shortage problem in Southern California.  Total water management includes, rainwater harvesting, greywater irrigation, and soil management including proper selection of vegetation.  It also includes storm […]