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Attract Birds to Your Backyard: Here’s How

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Cary, NC — Backyard bird watching is a growing pastime in America, and people in the Triangle area are no exception. What does it take to make your property an attraction for birds? It’s simple and inexpensive! Read more

Joy Pike Honored at Cary Arbor Day Celebration

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Cary, NC — Under a sunny sky, the Town of Cary celebrated their annual Arbor Day on Saturday, March 21, 2015 by honoring Joy Pike with an Eastern red bud tree to be planted at the Herb Young Community Center in Downtown Cary. Read more

Go Green

Go Green in Cary with 3 Spring Events

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Cary, NC — To address the the growing Green movement, the Town of Cary’s Public Works Department has geared up with expanded Spruce events this Spring. Sarah Justice, Environmental Outreach Program Coordinator, was excited to tell CaryCitizen about three upcoming opportunities that help Cary residents “Go Green” with the Town. Read more

Winter Birds

Meet the Backyard Winter Birds of Cary

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Cary, NC — Bird watchers in the Cary area can enjoy a wide variety of species in their own backyards. Some of these winter birds are migratory and can only be seen here in the cooler months.  Read more

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Technology: Reducing Your Cary Water Bill

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Cary, NC — The Town of Cary has teamed up with SAS Institute and Aquastar technology to help Cary residents monitor their water usage and keep bills low.

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Christmas Trees: Real vs. Fake

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Cary, NC — It’s December, and Christmas trees are starting to pop up in the homes of many Cary families. Before you dig last year’s artificial tree out of your garage or head to the store to buy one, check out the benefits of purchasing a real Christmas tree instead. Read more

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Sustainability at Cary Newest McDonald’s

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Gold LEED certified McDonald’s on Walnut Street in Cary.

Cary, NC — Ric Richards, owner-operator of three McDonald’s restaurants in Cary, has made it his business to make his stores as green and sustainable as possible. After all, doing so simply makes good business sense. Read more

Cary’s 5th Annual Paper Shred

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Cary, NC — If you are like me, your attic is filled with old financial documents taking up space. If you don’t know how to properly dispose of them, let the Town of Cary help you out at their 5th annual Paper Shred Event on Saturday, November 15, 2014. Read more

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Deer Vs. Auto: By the Numbers

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Cary, NC — With deer season among us, Wake County drivers can’t afford to be anything other than careful and alert during our evening commutes. Read more

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Solar Roof Tiles Come to Cary

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Cary, NC — Everyone has seen rooftop solar panels. But how about solar roof tiles? Don Hyatt, a homeowner in Cary, has one of the first installations of solar roof tiles in the area.  I talked with Don about the green modifications he’s made to his house and received some insight on how to make green energy manageable. Read more