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 Mark
your calendars for another full and exciting Earth Week
2009. This year, Earth Week will feature another week-long
series of discussions and presentations including topics
on reducing your carbon footprint, recycling, renewable
energy and home energy efficiency, and waste veggie oil.
Earth Week 2009 is scheduled
for April 20 through April 25. As always, we will have the
popular Earth Day Action Fair on Saturday, April 25th from
10am to 2pm with local "green" businesses and
nonprofits coming together to celebrate a happier, cleaner
earth.
Be sure to vote for your
favorite local Eco-Hero in the 2009
Green Scene Awards. Click here
to find out more, download your nomination form, and send
it in by Friday, April 17.
The 2009 Earth Week
schedule:
Monday, April
20th, 6pm to 8pm
Log Chapel at the Frisco Historic Park
A Climate Conversation: Leaving Clean
Tracks at the Local & State Level
Join the High Country Conservation
Center, the Town of Frisco, and the Rocky Mountain Climate
Organization for an in-depth look at what you can do to
take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve
energy, and create a better world. Charlie Montgomery from
the Rocky Mountain Climate Organization will share information
about the Colorado Climate Project and what’s happening
in our state.
Tuesday, April 21st, 5pm to 7pm
Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Keystone
Community Recycling Forum
Have you ever wondered what happens to that bottle
after you toss it into the bin? Wondering if recycling really
makes a difference? Curious about the economics of recycling
or just want to learn where Summit County’s recyclables
go? Then join community leaders and recycling program managers
for an in-depth look at Summit County’s landfill and
recycling programs, including a look at Summit County’s
new commercial composting facility.
Wednesday, April
22nd – EARTH DAY
Skyline Cinema in Dillon
Special Earth Day showing of Disney’s new film
“Earth”
Bring the whole family to the Skyline Cinema in Dillon to
see the premier of Disney’s new movie “Earth.”
You’ll be inspired this Earth Day and have the chance
to talk to some of Summit County’s environmental organizations
to find out what you can do to help make a difference for
our world. Contact the theater for specific show times and
movie ticket prices.
Thursday, April 23rd – 5:30-7:30pm
Hoosier Room at the Community & Senior Center in Frisco
Energy Solutions Panel
Join experts in renewable energy and energy efficiency to
find out if a home energy retrofit or renewable energy system
may make sense for you and how you can get involved to help
make Summit County a leader in renewable energy. Panelists
will cover the economics of different energy solutions and
share the latest in tax credits, rebates, and incentives.
Presented by Renewables In the Summit Environment (RISE
).
Saturday, April 25th – 10am to 2pm
Frisco Community Center, 110 3rd Ave in Frisco
Earth Day Action Fair
Join environmental organizations, green businesses, and
artists for this annual fair. Admission is free. Workshops,
demonstrations, and booths will highlight simple and effective
actions you can take to celebrate Earth Day every day.
The 2009 Earth Day Action
Fair will feature:
- More than twenty booths showcasing
a variety of earth-friendly actions and products that
will help you live a little greener
- Fun children's activities
- The presentation of the 2009 Green
Scene Awards
- Recognition (and a door prize!)
for anyone traveling to the event in a sustainable way
(by bus, carpool, foot or bike)
- Hands-on workshops on various green
living subjects such as backyard composting and green
cleaning
- Demonstrations of solar technology
and much, much more!
We hope to see you at the
2009 Earth Week in April!
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