[All] FW: promoting REEP workshops

[Susan Bryant]

Here are some neat summer workshops at REEP-and see the attached poster too.

 

Susan B.

 

From: Julian van Mossel-Forrester [mailto:outreach at reepgreen.ca] 
Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 4:39 PM
To: Susan Bryant
Subject: promoting REEP workshops

 

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REEP Green Home Workshops

June 2011

 

Water-Friendly Patios, Garden Paths and Driveways

An introduction to permeable paving

Tuesday, June 14, 2011, 7-9pm

 

Build a Backyard Pet Waste Composter

Puppy-powered gardens

Tuesday, June 21, 2011, 7-9pm

 

Location: REEP House for Sustainable Living, 20 Mill Street, Kitchener

Cost: Free (Charitable donations are welcome)

Parking: see website for available parking

Registration: Visit www.reepgreen.ca or contact us at info at reepgreen.ca or
519-744-9799

 

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Workshop details:

 

Water-Friendly Patios, Garden Paths and Driveways

Tuesday, June 14, 2011, 7-9pm

 

An introduction to permeable paving 

Rain carries dirt, oil, and grease off driveway surfaces straight into storm
drains and into our rivers. With a wide variety of attractive permeable
paving options, you can reduce runoff from your property and filter water
naturally before it enters the ground.

 

Workshop includes:

-          Introduction to permeable paving options: Interlocking bricks
(our main focus), permeable concrete, green driveways, crushed stone and
gravel

-          Demo installation of permeable interlocking bricks, including the
layers of aggregate beneath the bricks, led by Rickard Steinkraus of
Heritage Stoneworks

-          Pink lemonade in the garden at REEP House

 

Presented by: 

-          Hal Stratford, Stormwater Specialist, Hanson Pipe & Precast

-          Richard Steinkraus, General Manager, Heritage Stoneworks

 

Build a Backyard Pet Waste Composter

Tuesday, June 21, 2011, 7-9pm

 

Puppy powered gardens

Half of all households in Waterloo Region care for a pet, which means a lot
of pet waste. If dealt with poorly, pet waste can contaminate waterways and
burden our landfills. Find out how to turn your pet droppings into a
valuable garden resource and take care of the planet at the same time!

 

Workshop includes:

-          Introduction to dealing with pet waste

-          Hands-on construction of simple composters (one per participant)
that can be installed underground in your backyard to turn this year's pet
waste into next year's garden fertilizer

-          Meet and greet with Nomi the REEP Water Dog

 

Presented by: Cheryl Evans, Water Education Coordinator, REEP Green
Solutions

 

Note: Materials for composter will be provided free of charge. Registration
limited to 20 people.  Tools will be used during the workshop and so we
recommend participants are a minimum age of 12 years.

 

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Get involved, get inspired and get green! Contact REEP Green Solutions 

 <http://www.reepgreen.ca> www.reepgreen.ca  

 <mailto:info at reepgreen.ca> info at reepgreen.ca

519-744-9799  

 

These events are supported by: Earth Day Canada Community Environment Fund,
Sobeys, Ontario Trillium Foundation, Green Communities Canada, Ontario Power
Authority, the City of Kitchener's Local Environmental Action Fund, Canadian
Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Your Neighbourhood Credit Union, Regional
Municipality of Waterloo, City of Kitchener, City of Cambridge, Cambridge
and North Dumfries Hydro, Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro and Waterloo North Hydro. 

 

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Julian van Mossel-Forrester

Communications Coordinator, REEP Green Solutions

 

Direct: 519-744-6583 x222  |  Main: 519-744-9799

REEP House: 20 Mill Street, Kitchener, ON, N2G 2Y3

Main Office: 222 Frederick Street, Kitchener, ON, N2H 2M8

 

 

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  Working together for healthier homes and sustainable communities

  REEP Green Solutions | www.reepgreen.ca <http://www.reepgreen.ca/> 

 

June 2011 Green Home Workshops

At REEP House for Sustainable Living

Click for online registration and details
<http://www.reepgreen.ca/events_workshops.php>  

 

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