[Sust-mar] EOS Fall 2014 Newsletter / Bulletin d'automne 2014

[EOS Eco-Energy]

Ghouls, goblins and witches may be out to scare you this Halloween, but climate change is much scarier.  EOS has been hard at work this fall with events, education and infrastructure projects to help mitigate against and adapt to climate change in Tantramar. In this fall edition of our newsletter learn about rain barrels, electric vehicle charging stations, living off the grid, preparing for flooding and much more.    Have a safe and happy Halloween!

Il se peut que les vampires, les gnomes et les sorcières fassent tout leur possible pour vous faire peur cette Halloween, mais le changement climatique est beaucoup plus terrifiant. Heureusement, EOS a travaillé d’arrache-pied cet automne sur des activités ainsi que des projets d’éducation et d’infrastructure pour aider à atténuer les effets du changement climatique à Tantramar et à s’y adapter. Dans le numéro automnal de notre bulletin, vous en apprendrez davantage sur les barils de pluie, les bornes de recharge pour véhicules électriques, la façon de vivre d’un réseau électrique, la préparation aux inondations, et plus encore. Passez une Halloween amusante et sûre!

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▪ Amanda Marlin

DIY Rain Barrel Workshop was a Success
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EOS hosted a DIY rain barrel workshop on Saturday, August 16th in the Sackville Community Garden. 20 people attended and were entertained by Max MacNichol of Dorchester's Eco-Container Co. Max explained the benefits of rain barrels, how to maintain them, different design options and other sustainable gardening tips. Participants each took home a plain food-grade barrel to turn into a rain barrel. The event was funded by the New Brunswick Environmental Trust Fund. Find out more about  the workshop and our recent projects on storm water management and water conservation [here.](http://eosecoenergy.com/en/projects/climate-change-adaptation/it-never-rains-but-it-pours/)

EOS was at the Sackville Fall Fair
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The theme of this year's Fall Fair was "Sackville Proud". With the recent installation of an electric vehicle charging station in the town EOS was really proud of Sackville! To celebrate EOS participated in the Fall Fair with an information booth, solar baked cookies and our Climate Action 500 carnival game. Kids of all ages enjoyed playing for the chance to win great prizes like organic suckers and eco-friendly pens made from recycled paper. EOS also had draws for a double rain barrel system and a story sack filled with children's books and activities on climate change and renewable energy. The lucky winners were Quinn McAskill of Sackville and Erica Wilson of Sackville.

Sackville now has an EV Charging Station!
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The launch of Sackville's first electric vehicle charging station took place Tuesday, September 2nd at the Sackville Visitor Information Centre (34 Mallard Drive). The event was very well attended and representatives from Sun County Highway (the manufacturer), the Town of Sackville and EOS spoke. The charging station continues to be used regularly (monitoring has been done by staff at the VIC). It is listed on a variety of charging station aps and maps and has been used by EV drivers from as far away at Oregon! Check out the full story and more photos [here](http://eosecoenergy.com/en/projects/energy-sustainability/ev-charging-station/).

A lot of Interest in Living Off-Grid in Tantramar!
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EOS hosted a very popular talk on living off the grid Saturday, October 18th at Open Sky Farm in Middle Sackville. Presenters Wendy Keats and Jim Brown spoke about their experiences in moving off the grid in southeast New Brunswick. The event was covered by CTV Atlantic. Check out the [news coverage here](http://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=470623&binId=1.1145463&playlistPageNum=1). For more on living off the grid and future talks check out our [living off the grid webpage.](http://eosecoenergy.com/en/projects/energy-sustainability/living-grid/)

Upcoming Events
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**Preparing for Flooding in Tantramar**

November 15th in SAckville

(Register by November 7th)

Find all the details including the full agenda and registration form on the [event website](http://www.eosecoenergy.com/en/flooding). Contact EOS for more info at 536-4487 or eos at nb.aibn.com

There are still a few seats remaining.

**Social Enterprise 101**

November 19th in Sackville

Contact [Learnsphere](http://www.learnsphere.ca/nonprofit) for more information.

Membership Fees / Frais d’adhésion
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Membership includes free newsletters, reduced workshop fees, and a vote at the EOS AGM. Join EOS today and its mission to fight climate change and promote renewables, energy conservation and efficiency!

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$50 for Non-profit Organizations/ 
Organismes sans but lucratif : 50 $

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