Environment Network Summer Workshop Series

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The Environment Network is hosting a series of Summer Workshops where we help you sort through the facts about the environment. Learn tips and tricks to do at home to help protect our environment and live a healthier lifestyle. Learn how to save money through simple, eco-friendly changes in these workshops with guest speakers from various professions. There will also be a short film played at each session and a raffle for some great eco-products from our Shoppe. All workshops take place at the Environment Network and will be appx. 1.5 hours in length (20-25 minutes per topic) starting at 7:00 pm every other Tuesday starting June 23rd, 2009. No need for a babysitter - we will have a Counsellor from our Day Camp available to keep the kids busy - so bring ‘em along! Please pre-register for this event on our website www.environmentnetwork.org or call 705-446-0551. Energy Efficiency Find gold by going green, learn about the financial incentives for eco-friendly home investments. So, although some might think that going green comes at a premium, with available incentives and rebates -- along with affordable financing options and improved energy savings -- doing the right thing for the environment when financing your home isn’t quite so expensive after all. Cosmetics and Personal Body Care What’s In Your Products? Think “pure, natural and organic” really means pure, natural and organic? Surprise! Learn about categories of products of particular concern, plus learn to look up safety rankings of the products you use. Bring your top 3 used body care products and we will look up the ingredients for you. Power to the People - Living off the Grid, Personal Reflections Living off grid is becoming a goal for many people in Canada. You can live a normal life while tapping into the vast resources of wind and solar energy. Speak with homeowners who have been living off the grid locally for years. It takes time, energy and money to prepare for living off the grid; however, living off the grid can be both financially and emotionally rewarding.