Energy Fair at Maret School tomorrow, Saturday, January 31

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January 31, 2015
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Maret School (Old Gym)
3000 Cathedral Ave., NW Washington, DC 20008

On this Saturday, January 31st, environmental leaders from the
Washington, DC area will gather at Maret School for an Energy Fair in the
Old Gym from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Energy Fair will help students and
adults understand how to protect our environment through conservation and
sustainable practices, efficient and alternative uses of energy, and
eco-friendly practices, products, and services. The Energy Fair is free
and open to the public.

All are welcome -- children and adults. There will be hands-on
activities for students, a solar oven activity, a home energy workshop,
free prizes every half hour, and the opportunity to win a free
home-energy audit. If you attend, you will learn about:

* Solar energy options
* Organic gardening
* Using rain barrels for storm water and energy conservation
* Home energy audits
* Sustainable architecture and design
* Home weatherization and reduction in energy consumption and cost
* Conscious low-carbon cooking
* Container gardening
* How to keep food warm without electricity
* Ways to reduce energy waste
* And more!

Information about environmental career opportunities will be available as
well as environmental education materials. Please come join us. Walk-ins
are welcome, but the courtesy of your reservation would be appreciated at
GirlScout...@gmail.com.