GREEN FROM THE INSIDE OUT!
Reprinted from the website of http://www.grownyc.org/greenvacation
Saturday, July 31st 2010 11am-2pm (Rain or Shine)
Clay Pits Pond State Park Preserve, 2351 veterans Road West, Staten Island New York
Take your kids on a quick green vacation to the 260 acre Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve.
While your kids play Earth Games and make green art, you can learn how to make your home more comfortable, lower utility bills, & reduce waste.
Test your recycling knowledge, learn what incentives are available for home improvements, find out if solar power is right for you & meet vendors of green products and services. Presentations by Solar One, GrowNYC’s Office of Recycling Outreach and Education, & NYSERDA Energy $mart Communities.
Have some fun, pick up energy saving tips and take a hike around the park!
Visit Solar One or call (718) 605-3970 for more information
Green Artists
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Using the natural world as our inspiration, children can draw, paint, write and create earth-friendly art. Parents – enjoy the Green From the Inside Out expo while you are here.
Reducing Energy Costs Through Energy Efficiency
1:30-2:00
Find out how to save money, help the environment, and make your home even more comfortable. Learn easy tips for energy savings, as well as cost-effective ways to make a big difference in your home energy bills. Government and utility incentives for homeowners to make energy-efficiency improvements will be discussed by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Energy $mart Communities Coordinator for Staten Island.
Recycle Like a Pro!
12:45-1:15
Kids Recycle! (But adults need a little help.) So, bring your favorite adults to this enlightening workshop and show them how recycling saves natural resources and energy. You don’t have to rescue a polar bear from an iceberg or hug a penguin to save the planet. In fact, recycling is the most powerful action that everyone can take to improve the environment. This workshop will explain the rules of the NYC Recycling Program and help your parents avoid fines. Recycling is easy when you know the rules!
A Survey of Rooftop Solar Applications in NYC: Solar Thermal and Photovoltaics
12:00-12:30
Learn the difference between the two most common kinds of solar power used in New York City homes, and how to determine which application is right for you. We’ll review the generous government incentives currently available for solar and discuss how homeowners can find a solar installer.
Earth Games
12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Monkey around with the staff at Clay Pit Ponds! Could you walk in a spider web without getting stuck? Win a recycling relay race? Transform yourself from a cloud to a glass of water? Join Mother Nature as she tests Lady Luck! Parents – enjoy the Green From the Inside Out expo while you are here.
