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Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Green Saturday's in Rye

Grab your planner and check out these Green Saturday events in Rye starting this weekend!

This event is $5 for admission to the Seacoast Science Center and lecture, but it is free for Rye residents and SSC members.  I'll do my best to remind you of the other Saturdays as they come this summer!

Each lecture is from 10:30-11:30 AM.

Saturday, May 1

with Alexander Lee

Through art, education and advocacy, Project Laundry Listbrings a positive approach to change, with a goal of making air-drying and cold-water washing laundry acceptable and desirable as simple and effective ways to save energy.

In his engaging presentation, Lee, Executive Director of Project Laundry List, will give you thirty easy and inexpensive actions to take to slow down climate change, beginning with forgoing your dryer and hanging your clothes out to dry.

Don't miss this opportunity to be in the movies!! Drying For Freedom will be filming the presentation!  Click here to learn more about Project Laundry List. 

June 5
Two Home Owners and an Auditor
Learn how others "buttoned up" their homes and what an auditor can teach you about your home.

July 10
Take the New England Carbon Challenge! with Clean Air Cool Planet

August 7
Renewable Energy Credits & New Financing Mechanisms
NH State Representative David Borden will discuss how your energy saving actions can save you money.

September 11
Local Foods, Farming, and Sustainable Practices
with UNH Professor John Carroll

About the Honor Your Home Project

Although the speaker series is open to everyone, you must be a resident of Rye to take part in the Honor Your Home project, and commit to taking three or more actions to lessen your carbon footprint. Once committed, participants will be "honored" by having an artist paint a picture of their home. The artwork will be on exhibit at the Center from November 12-December 16. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork support REC, SSC and local artists.

Learn about several actions that you can take to lower your carbon footprint visiting the Cool Air Clean Planet web site. Take the New England Carbon Challenge!

If you have questions, or are interested in signing up for the Honor Your Home project, contact Mimi White at 964-6586 or at mimiwhite@earthlink.net.  Honor Your Home is a Rye Energy Committee program in partnership with the Seacoast Science Center and Clean Air Cool Planet.

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