Imagine your students involved in one of the most critical and timely topics of the 21st century. They are learning how they can reduce their environmental impact, mitigate their individual "carbon footprint" and get their school involved in the same process. They are involved because you took the time to learn about the Cool School Challenge (www.coolschoolchallenge.org).
The Cool School Challenge engages students, teachers and school districts in a school-wide initiative to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 2,000 pounds or more per classroom, per school year. The Challenge empowers students to become leaders, take action, and make a difference. The program can be administered by any teacher interested in becoming a “Challenge Coach,” and is especially suited for science and math teachers and ASB leaders.
Whatever your reason, please join us at the new Fremont Brewery for yummy ale, scrumptious nibbles, & good cheer to benefit (and learn a little about) the work of Homewaters!! $5 a pint!
Interior designer and general contractor Jacqueline Powers shares practical tips and guidance for homeowners wanting to turn their homes into green living spaces. Her locally published book, Transitioning to Green, explains the types of "green" services and products available, and how to make decisions based on cost and sustainability when doing home remodeling, from small and simple changes to whole house retrofits.
Biodiesel 101/Homebrewing
Want to brew your own biodiesel at home? Is it safe? What do you need? What about byproducts of the process? Where can I learn how to do it? Where do I get waste vegetable oil? What are the basics of biodiesel?
This month it is our pleasure to have Matt Schneider of Bio Energy Washington as our guest speaker. His work with Bio Energy Washington revolves around recovering natural gas from landfill sites and pumping it back into the pipeline, an essentially free source of energy that would go to waste otherwise. Please join us for an in depth look at this fascinating technology and what is being done in our own state.
