[Sust-mar] sust-mar Digest, Vol 41, Issue 5
Gina Patterson
patterson at clean.ns.ca
Thu Jan 29 15:05:11 EST 2009
Dear Sustainable Maritimes - could you add this to your next one if
there's room please? Thanks! Gina
Free Workshops on Conservation from Clean Nova Scotia
For February and March, 2009
Choose one of the following:
o Driving Wiser- Participants will learn about the direct and indirect
effects of driving and what they can do to get from 'a' to 'b' using the
least amount of fuel possible. There are ways of buying and driving a
car that can save you up to $2000 and ensure you are helping to keep the
planet healthy.
o Transportation: The Big Picture -We depend highly on our vehicles.
Why is this an issue and what can we do about it? Find out in this
participatory and hands on workshops.
o Energy: A Life Cycle Macromodel - Students get the opportunity to
explore the concept of energy by expelling their own! This fun and very
interactive workshop gets students moving while they examine the life
cycle of oil, from extraction to use. The purpose is to evaluate the
energy involved and to learn about the ways we can decrease our
dependency on fuel.
After these workshops, you will be armed with a fuel log, a tire gauge
and the tools to become a pro eco-driver.
For lunch & learns, staff development days, classrooms, assemblies, etc.
Book yours now! Contact Gina Patterson at 902.420.8802 or
Patterson at clean.ns.ca.
Gina Patterson
Program Coodinator for DriveWiseR
902.420.8802
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Today's Topics:
1. Workshop: Energy Efficiency at Home (Katie Friars)
2. Green Drinks - January 28th (Green Drinks)
3. Solar Nova Scotia Members & Friends Survey!! (Daniel MacKay)
4. WildernessAid Events Feb. 3rd and March 6th (Laura)
5. Energy efficient building expert, Rob Dumont, to give
presentations in Saint John, Fredericton, and Moncton (Tracy
Glynn)
6. Sharing Nature Training and Retreat, May 3-8, 2009 (J. Barlow)
7. EAC Event (Zak Miller)
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:26:08 -0400
From: Katie Friars <katie.friars at capejourimain.org>
Subject: [Sust-mar] Workshop: Energy Efficiency at Home
To: <sust-mar at list.web.net>
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Energy Efficiency at Home
How to Build Changes, Save Energy, and Use Renewables
February 6 & 7
Join EOS Eco-Energy/ ?co-?nergie Inc. in a workshop designed to help
homeowners and individuals interested in building a new home look at
home
energy usage. Starting with basics of why we need to save energy,
participants will explore what can be done in existing homes,
alternatives
for new construction, and how to introduce renewable energy sources.
The
dynamic team of Woody Thompson (Fundy Solar Design and Installation) and
Eric Tusz-King (EnerGreen Builders Co-operative) has shown leadership in
the
Maritimes by helping owners reduce the ecological footprint of their
buildings and save on energy bills.
Location: Mount Allison University, Avard-Dixon Building
(Room
TBA)
Time: Friday, Feb. 6th 7PM - 8:30PM (Open to the
public)
Saturday, Feb. 7th 9AM ? 5PM
(Registrants
only)
Fee: $70 for individuals or $120 for couples
Beverages and snacks will be provided, but please bring a box lunch or
eat
at one of the local restaurants or takeouts.
For more information and registration forms, please contact Katie Friars
by
phone at (506) 360-0063 or email, katie.friars at capejourimain.org.
For more information on EOS Eco-Energy/ ?co-?nergie, please visit our
website: http://www.eos-eco.net
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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:42:12 -0400
From: Green Drinks <greendrinks.halifax at gmail.com>
Subject: [Sust-mar] Green Drinks - January 28th
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Hi Green Drinkers,
Join us in our new location, the Henry House on Wednesday January 28th
from
7-10pm. The Henry House is located on Barrington Street in Halifax and
we
will be in the bar on the lower level. Bring your thirst and an
appetite if
you choose. Your drinks and food are on you - isn't that nice of you?
Green Drinks is a monthly gathering open to everyone 19 years of age and
above, way above. If you are interested in evironmental issues and want
to
meet some new people in the community please consider joining us.
This message is brought to you by your friendly Green Drink Organizers:
Kari, Derek, Natalie and Charlene
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:01:52 -0400
From: Daniel MacKay <daniel at bonmot.ca>
Subject: [Sust-mar] Solar Nova Scotia Members & Friends Survey!!
To: sust-mar at list.web.net
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Hello Solar Nova Scotia member or friend!
(if you're on our mailing list, you've already gotten this message-
please disregard -- AFTER filling out the survey of course.)
Firstly, please plan to attend the Solar Nova Scotia AGM on the
evening of Thursday, MARCH 19! We have something reaaaaaly big to
show you! Details will be out long before the AGM but in the
meantime, mark your calendars for the unveiling of this MAGNIFICENT
new thing!
Now, the main event: I'm writing you today to ask you for some input
into your society's focus. Over the last couple of months, the Solar
NS board has worked with a team of Dal School of Management students,
who have created a survey and will crunch the resulting numbers for
us. Thanks guys!
Now it's your turn! Tell us what you want from Solar Nova Scotia!
The students have had done some surveying of the public and amongst
themselves; now it's time to get input from members and friends of
the society. That also includes you if you're an employee of one of
our corporate members, and also you if you're a friend of the society
(or a "future" member as I prefer to think of you.) In short, if you
get this message, please fill out the survey! It's not onerously
long; it'll take you under ten minutes. So, please - before noon on
Tuesday (or better yet, right now!) fill it out. Here is the link:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=_2bgA0FFUvywdu3DCP8u5vQg_3d_3d
On behalf of the board, thanks for your input.
--
Daniel MacKay
Secretary, Solar Nova Scotia
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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:16:54 -0400
From: Laura <simms.laura at gmail.com>
Subject: [Sust-mar] WildernessAid Events Feb. 3rd and March 6th
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*WildernessAid*
Two incredible events. One incredible cause.
*
Event #1: Movie Night*
*
Forbidden Forest*
Tuesday, February 3rd
McNally Theatre Auditorium, Saint Mary's University
Admission by donation. All proceeds go to the Canadian Parks and
Wilderness
Society, Nova Scotia Chapter (CPAWS-NS)
*Reception starts at 6pm. Movie starts at 7pm*
*
Set in beautiful New Brunswick, the documentary Forbidden Forest follows
two
dedicated men on their mission to save the land they love from the
destructive path of the multinational logging company threatening their
forests. This is a **tale of corporate greed, lax government oversight
and
people passionate about the places they love.*
Join us at 6pm for refreshments and a chance to meet members of CPAWS
Nova
Scotia as they share details about their extensive efforts in wilderness
protection. This is also the perfect opportunity to speak to the
organizers
of the March 6th fundraiser group hike and pick up a registration
package.
Last but not least, enter to win a $100 gift certificate from MEC,
stainless
steel water bottles, SMUES Better-Sided Notebooks, Campus Green Guides,
and
Just Us! Fair-trade/Organic Chocolate Bars. Prize ballots are only
available
during reception, so be sure to show up early!
*Event #2: Stay tuned for more information on the March 6th
WildernessAid
hike.*
For more info, contact Laura at saar_laura at hotmail.com
For more information about SMUES, your event organizers, email
smues at smu.caor visti
www.smues.ca
For more information on CPAWS, email cpawsns at cpawsns.org or visit:
www.cpawsns.org
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Message: 5
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:56:19 -0400
From: Tracy Glynn <tracy at jatam.org>
Subject: [Sust-mar] Energy efficient building expert, Rob Dumont, to
give presentations in Saint John, Fredericton, and Moncton
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Presentations by energy efficient building expert, Rob Dumont
January 26, 2009
Don?t miss your chance to attend an inspiring presentation about low
energy
homes by energy efficiency expert, Rob Dumont!
Rob is well-known for his work on some truly inspiring demonstration
projects?projects that provide us with a real vision for a low carbon
future including the Canadian Advanced Houses Program, the Saskatchewan
Advanced House, and the Factor 9 House (a home that uses 9 times less
energy and 1/3 the water of a standard home built in the 1970s!)
Recently
he was also involved in the design of the Riverdale Net Zero home in
Edmonton (a home that is projected to generate as much energy as it
requires!)
Rob worked for the Saskatchewan Research Council for 18 years, and has
won
numerous awards for his ground-breaking work on designing low energy
homes.
He is a regular columnist for Solplan Review, and has over 50
publications
in the areas of energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and solar energy.
Presentations for the general public:
Saint John, January 26
Mary Oland Theatre
New Brunswick Museum, 7pm
Fredericton, January 27
Brian Mulroney Hall, Room 202
St. Thomas University, 7pm
Moncton, January 28
Lion?s Club 7pm
55 Mark Street
Lunch n? Learns for builders and tradespeople:
Fredericton, January 27
Crowne Plaza, 12-3:30
Moncton, January 28
Curling Beaus?jour, 12-3:30
*All sessions are free. Please call 458-8747, or e-mail
efficiency at conservationcouncil.ca to register for the lunch n? learns.
Your environmental trust fund at work.
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Message: 6
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:07:26 -0400
From: "J. Barlow" <j.barlow at ns.sympatico.ca>
Subject: [Sust-mar] Sharing Nature Training and Retreat, May 3-8, 2009
To: <sust-mar at list.web.net>
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Sharing Nature Training and Retreat, May 3-8, 2009
Joseph Cornell, author of Sharing Nature with Children, will offer a
5-day
Sharing Nature Training and Retreat, May 3-8, 2009, in the foothills of
the
Sierra Nevada in Northern California. Joseph will be giving the
following
workshop sessions:
-Using "Flow Learning" for dynamic teaching and life-changing
experiences
-Joy in Nature activities for feeling serenity and a joyous connection
with life
-Sharing Nature activities for children and adults
-How to Be an Inspiring Teacher-bringing out the best in others and
yourself
-A John Muir living history
Another highlight of the week will be meeting founders of Sharing Nature
associations from around the world and learning from their experience.
For more information, see
http://www.sharingnature.com/conference_2009.html.
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Message: 7
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:27:48 -0400
From: Zak Miller <gogreen at ecologyaction.ca>
Subject: [Sust-mar] EAC Event
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*Green Investment in Built Heritage*
Stewardship of the Natural and Built Environments
Co-Sponsored by
Ecology Action Centre
and
Nova Scotia Historic Places Initiative,
Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage
*WHEN: * Monday, February 16th (9.30am - 4.00pm)
*WHERE:* North Street Church (5657 North Street, Halifax)
This day long conference will focus on our existing building stock in
terms of 'green' re-construction, energy efficiency, and urban
development. With a broad reach into the development, heritage,
government, and energy efficiency sectors; the day is sure to be
relevant to those who value our built environment and value the
potential our current building stock hold with respect to a low carbon
future and effective future use of our natural and existing resources.
Our speaker panel will address hands-on renovation techniques and
natural building methods; the energy 'credit' of our existing and
historic building stock, the economics behind restoration vs. new
construction, deep energy retrofits, a CMHC case study of a 'net-zero'
home renovation, and everything you may bring to the table as a
conference participator.
Lunch and refreshments are provided at no cost. Please bring a mug.
*Speakers*
*Shawna Henderson, Bfreehomes Design Ltd*. Shawna Henderson has been
working in the field of energy efficiency and housing since 1992. Her
experience with the R-2000 and the EnerGuide for Houses (EcoENERGY)
programs, coupled with research carried out for Canada Mortgage and
Housing Corporation (CMHC) and Natural Resources Canada provide the
backbone of the consultation and design services for Bfreehomes Design
Ltd.. Her current work, in the field and in research studies, is
focussed on approaching net zero energy in existing homes as well as new
construction.
*Bill Hockey *received a Bachelor of Architecture in 1970 and a Master
of Environmental Design Studies (Conservation) in 1992. His Thesis
evaluated the costs of reuse of historic buildings and how they are
incurred using research and Canadian Case Study material. Working for
Parks Canada from 1971 to 2006 he held positions in Heritage Recording,
Conservation Architecture and Project Management; and has worked on
historic sites in all parts of Canada. He retired from the Federal
Government in 2006 and currently operates his own company Architectural
Conservation Services based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
*Andrew Powter *has worked in the field of heritage conservation
throughout his career at the local, national and international levels.
His work has included many technical projects, development of national
policy and legislation and technical training. Andrew is a long time
member of the Association for Preservation Technology and the
International Council for Monuments and Sites. He is a founding member
and former co-chair of the APT Environmental Sustainability and Heritage
Conservation Technical Committee.
*Kim Thompson, Straw Bale Projects *Focusing on health, environment,
aesthetics and affordability Kim Thompson has been pioneering the
construction of plastered straw bales and other natural building systems
since 1993. Her work in recent years has become increasingly directed at
improving existing building stock using local resources, and traditional
earth based finishing systems, She teaches at the School of
Architecture, Dalhousie University, and has a varied design/build
practice working with community groups, businesses and home-owners.
*CMHC* - Presentation on 'Now House' Project - Energy Retrofit of 60
Year-old Housing
*Registration
* Register ASAP as space is limited. There is no cost for
registration.
To register, please contact: Zak Miller,
Ecology Action Centre
902- 442-5051
gogreen at ecologyaction.ca <mailto:gogreen at ecologyaction.ca>
--
Zachary Miller
Green Renovation Project Coordinator
Built Environment Committee
Ecology Action Centre
2705 Fern Lane
Halifax NS
Canada
B3K 4L3
www.ecologyaction.ca
Phone (902) 442-5051
Fax (902) 405-3716
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