GREENS OFFER FREE EARTH DAY CARBON CONFERENCE SATURDAY IN HUNTSVILLE
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com
HUNTSVILLE — With the first carbon rebate cheques being cashed in rural Canada, Ontario Greens are offering free “simple choices” on how to reduce your carbon footprints Saturday at the Active Living Centre in Huntsville.
The free, public climate conference is on from 1 to 4:30 p.m. and is presented by the Parry Sound-Muskoka Ontario Greens.
Four workshops, Heat, Eat, Go, Grow, (choose two) will feature panellists sharing expertise and personal experiences:
- HEAT will explore heating and cooling with heat pumps and building/retrofitting with low carbon materials. Panellists: Audrey Bayens and Melinda Zytaruk
EAT will explore why sourcing food locally makes a difference and how to include more plant-based eating in our diet. Panellists: Colin Sober-Williams and Justine Brown. - GROW will explore the benefits of naturalizing our shorelines and why sourcing and planting native species matters. Panellists: Rebecca Willison, Laura Thomas, Tamsen Tillson.
- GO will explore EV vehicles including myths and truths about their use and function. It will also share a vision for a more active transportation network throughout our region. Panellists: Steve Lapp and Gordon Laxer.
In addition to these expert panellists, you can hear from local residents sharing their stories as they navigate the world of greener choices.
Bring your questions and hear how we can positively impact our changing climate.
Earth Day week is April 21-28.
For more information visit psmgreenparty.ca
The Active Living Centre, at 20 Park Dr., is behind the Summit Centre arenas next to the high school off Brunel Road downtown.
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