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Natural Building School College of the Rockies (Jun 29 - Aug 14) Mon Jun 29 to Fri Aug 14, 2009, Kimberley, BC Check out our website: www.cotr.bc.ca/natural/ Natural Building School expands again... The Natural Building program has expanded yet again to 7 weeks of practical, hands-on training. Not only do you learn how to make your home green, you learn how to do it yourself! Based at the Kimberley Campus of College of the Rockies, at the Natural Building School you are involved in several exciting projects while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Learn how to create buildings and living spaces that are attractive, natural, and sustainable. You can also choose to take the 5-day Straw Bale Building Workshop rather than the entire 7-week program. The Natural Building program is just what you need in order to make improvements to your existing home or one that you plan to build. The best part is that you will have the skills to do it yourself! Reserve your spot today by contacting the Kimberley Campus at 250-427-7116 (toll free at 1-877-489-2687 x3752) or email us! Need help:ASK (at) cotr.bc.ca TOLL FREE: Start: 9:00 am
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The UBC/UW Summer Institute in Sustainability is designed for those taking a leadership role in developing policy, creating plans and implementing sustainability projects in large businesses, colleges, universities, and local, state and provincial governments. This intensive professional development program provides participants with the perspectives and practical skills necessary to make sustainability the foundation of an organization’s on-going operations. The program consists of seminars by sustainability experts and practitioners, applied case studies and guided field excursions to sustainability projects; applied workshops focusing on sustainability planning, open space sessions that allow participants to address their own issues and ideas, and opportunities for networking. For more information and to register, please visit www.cstudies.ubc.ca/sustainability/summerinstitute Start: 11:00 pm
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Are you thinking about installing solar panels to make your house, business or cabin more self-sufficient and sustainable? Come to the SPEC building to learn about their three different solar energy systems and how they can be the solution you are looking for! The SPEC Building boasts three installations of solar demonstration technology: solar hot water, solar space heater and PV panels. If you are interested in learning about solar energy, getting specific questions answered or simply want to see what they look like. SPEC's next solar tour will be held on Wednesday Jul 22 at 3 PM. Visit www.spec.bc.ca to pre-register. | ||
