Strategies for a Sustainable Future
Wednesday March 16, 2011
West Chester University – Sykes Student Union, 5:15PM Sustainability EXPO with locally produced refreshments
Vendors/Groups Include:
- Sierra Club, Chester County Citizens for Climate Protection-4CP
- Photos by Mark Schmerling-Coal mining and mountain top removal
- MainLine Solar, SunPower Builders, Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning
- Practical Energy Solutions, Energy Works, Green Steps/Blu Path, GREENandSAVE
- Eastern Mountain Sports
- StricklerInsurance Company-Working with local people and businesses who believe in sustainable practices
- Hybrid Cycles-Pedal Assist, Pollution Free Electric Bicycles
- Maysie’s Farm Conservation Center,Brandywine Valley Association/Red Clay Valley Association, Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County
7:00PM Keynote Speaker: Michael Brune, Exec. Director of the National Sierra Club, WCU ‘93
Panel Discussion: Local actions that reduce energy consumption & support sustainability
Panelists:
- George Schaab, Facilities Manager at Westtown School
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Dave Rivell, a local West Chester area resident, has implemented energy conservation and efficiency measures , installing both geothermal and Solar PV systems into his own home, using all local businesses to complete work
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Sam Cantrell, Maysie’s Farm Conservation Center. As a non profit, educational organization incorporated in 1999, the mission of Maysie’s Farm Conservation Center is to “improve public understanding of the importance of conservation and ecological thinking”. As an organic farm and CSA, their focus is on working toward the creation of a local, sustainable food system, which they do by advocating for and actually demonstrating these ideas of organic food production, local food production and the development of community around food production.
Pre-registration at www.sierraclub.org/wcu4cp
Sponsors:
- West Chester University Sustainability Advisory Council,
- Chester County Sierra Club Committee
- Chester County Citizens for Climate Protection
Parking:
- M lot and Garage, E.Campus Dr.- parking is FREE; disregard permit signs
- 15 Sharpless St. Garage – $1/ hour will be charged.
See http://www.wcupa.edu/campusmap/
We do encourage carpooling or mass transit: www.septa.org/schedules/bus/pdf/104.pdf bus 104
*For event information see: www.chescocooler.org, www.wcupa.edu
For specific information regarding event cancellation or postponement notices please visit www.wcupa.edu
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