Green living touted in Florida Keys event March 13, 2005

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Solar car races for the kids and hybrid vehicles for their parents will
be a part of the Florida Keys Green Living and Energy Expo Saturday and
March 13 in Tavernier at the Coral Shores High School, between Key
Largo and Islamorada.

The event will feature all facets of green living, from a greenhouse
tour to a workshop on green building methods, clean boating, water
conservation and healthy foods.

The greenhouse tour begins at 1 p.m. at the Coral Shores High School or
at 2 p.m. at the Marathon Boatyard, 2059 Overseas Hwy. After a look at
the boatyards, the tour will drive to an energy efficient house, then
to No Name Key for a look at ''off grid'' houses, without hookups to
water or electricity. The tour ends at 5 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday workshops, starting at 9 a.m. and continuing to 5
p.m. will be at the high school. Four discussions will be presented
simultaneously, each lasting an hour. Topics will include smart
fertilizing and composting; keeping cool for less; green interior
design; organic foods and healthy cooking; 10 ways to save money every
month; solar electric, an introduction to photovoltaics; a greener
boating industry; water-smart landscaping; selecting energy-efficient
appliances; reef friendly boating in the Florida Keys; kids can
conserve, too, and more.

Panel discussions will look at green careers, green resident success
stories and sustainable resorts.

The two-day event is sponsored by the Monroe County Extension Service
and more than a dozen individuals and businesses promoting
environmentally friendly living in the Florida Keys.