This water-themed tour will allow you and your family to explore the water conservation-related aspects of the building as well as visit with vendors to talk about products you can use to conserve water.
Location: Environmental Education Center, 4116 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX 75093
REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 17
SAT, July 21 9:30-11:00am
2-Day Seminar, Saturday and Sunday June 23rd and 24th
9AM to 4PM each day.
Learn how to become sustainable and live off-grid.
Seminar will cover:
*Earthship construction combined with Monolithic domes using new materials and techniques that drastically reduce cost
*Food production of produce and protein with Aquaponics
*Thermal mass principles
*Cooling w convection draw
*Thermal mass rocket heaters
*Solar and wind power
*Water catchment
*Water recycling
*Sewage treatment
The training will be classroom time only. The hands-on training will take place during the build in September.
You’ll receive Earthship volumes I, II, and III, a $75.00 value.
Fee is $100 for 2 days. There is a discount for referrals:
First person $100, every referral $50
Register at: http://www.biotechturetraining.com/training.html
Exact location and directions will be emailed when you register.
Camping is available on site. There are also several local hotels within a 10 minute drive.
We will be following our synergizing format that we did last time. When people arrive you will be broken into three groups:
1) Home and Buildings
2) Food and Gardening
3) Health and Lifestyle
The first part of the meeting will be spent socializing with the people in your industry. There has been a great response from people spending time with others that are in their given fields.
Learn the meaning behind the term "green building", the benefits and importance of energy efficiency and simple steps you can take to make changes in your home environment.
SAT June 9, 2012 1:00pm - 3:00pm
THU Oct. 18, 2012 7:00pm - 9:00pm
To register for this event, please visit http://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=12
What is the Live Green in Plano Volunteer Program?
The Live Green in Plano Volunteer Program is a local training opportunity for volunteers to work in partnership with the staff of the Sustainability & Environmental Services Department and extend information throughout our community. Live Green Volunteers will pledge to take individual actions toward greener living and help others do the same.
Series Includes:
- Waste Diversion / Consumerism
- Water Quality / Indoor Conservation
- Compost, Native Plants, Irrigation
- Air Quality, Energy
- Green Building
- Getting the Word Out
Material is presented through City of Plano Environmental Education Coordinators, guest speakers, volunteers, film, tours, demonstrations and class discussion.
THU June 7, 2012 7:00pm - 9:00pm
FRI June 8, 2012 7:00pm - 9:00pm
SAT June 9, 2012 8:00am - 5:00pm
Map and DirectionsFamily Open House Celebration!
The City of Plano and the Sustainability & Environmental Services Department invite you to celebrate the grand opening of the LEED Platinum Certified
Environmental Education Center
Building and Garden Tours
Family Activities
Light Refreshments
Saturday, May 19, 1-2:30pm
North Texas Renewable Energy Group Meeting
Learn about green living from local experts and then tour the Environmental Education Center, Plano's only LEED Platinum certified building.
At this 3rd Saturday Tour & Talk, attendees will learn easy ways to improve air quality in North Texas and have the opportunity to speak with local vendors about their air quality concerns. Plano residents are also eligible to receive free giveaways!
Location: Environmental Education Center, 4116 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX 75093
SAT, May 19 9:30-11:00am
To register for this event, please go to: https://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=3
An earthship is a self-sustained, off-grid house made out of recycled materials. A survival pod is a very basic earthship design that provides very basic needs: water, heating and cooling, and safety from the elements.
This 4-weekend course will be class time and hands-on build.
We will cover the following systems:
Construction from the ground up.
Tires, placement, pounding, leveling and wall construction.
Bond beam construction
Dome construction
Skylight and cooling tube convection draw system for cooling.
Thermal mass
Rain water collection
Construction of a cistern
Scheduled for 4 consecutive weekends of:
May 5-6, 12- 13, 19-20, and 26-27
Location is 15 minutes South of Tyler, Tx.
Price is $400 per person to cover cost of materials.
Discount of $100 for every person you refer that pays full price.
Free dry camping provided.
Register at http://www.biotechturetraining.com/training.html