Green Building Conference & EXPO - Fri April 29 - Sun May 1

Reposting - Hope some of you can make it. Check out the agenda, go to http://www.wildcenter.org/

Join us for the Upcoming
Build a Greener Adirondacks:
Green Building Conference and EXPO,
sponsored by the WILD Center, Tupper Lake, NY, April 29-May 1

This 3-day event brings together some of the leading national experts on green building and design to the North Country. For more information see below or go to http://www.wildcenter.org/.

Learn the latest in green building and energy efficiency technologies!


For Architects, Builders, Homeowners, Businesses, Students, Educators, Municipalities, & Anyone Interested in Green Building

Day 1: Green Building Training - Friday, April 29, 9am-3pm
For Builders, Contractors & Architects - a 4 hr course on the fundamentals of green building. Upon completion, participants are eligible to take a Fundamentals certification exam to obtain Green Professional (GPRO) certification on new energy efficiency and green building regulations. Additional information at www.gpro.org.
Cost: $150 Advance online registration; $160 Day of (both include admission to Days 2and 3)

Day 2: Green Building Symposium & EXPO - Saturday, April 30, 8am-5pm For Builders, Homeowners, Businesses, Municipalities, & Anyone Interested in Green Building. Over 30 building science, product and technology experts from around the northeast. Presentations on many topics: passive solar design • green building science • reclaimed lumber • effective building insulation • passive design considerations • alternative green construction techniques • and more.

Featuring leading industry experts:
Johnathan Todd, Jonathan Todd Ecological Designs, Eco-design expert in the northeast
Rob Roy, Earthwood Building School, expert on cordwood masonry & green roofs
Robert Clarke, Serious Materials, high performance windows expert
Dan Frering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, national expert on lamp lighting & efficiency

Green Building EXPO & Product Trade Show: Vendors and exhibitors displaying the newest green products, systems, & technologies.
Cost: $45 advance online registration; $55 day of. Day 2 & 3: $55 advanced online; $65 day of




Day 3: Green EXPO, Speakers & "Ask the Energy Expert" - Sunday, May 1, 10am-5pm For General Public, Homeowners, & Families - Celebrate opening day of the WILD Center with experts speaking on energy efficiency & appliances, weatherization, renovations, and an "Energy Doctor is In" booth where local experts can diagnose your home's energy efficiency ailments and provide "remedies." Green EXPO Vendors & Exhibitors, and special ’wild encounters’ for kids led by museum staff.
Cost: Members free or paid admission (adult: $15; Youth 15 & under: $9; Seniors 65+: $13; Ages 3 & under free)

Enjoying Eating Local

This morning I heard on the radio a woman reporting about the state of our economy and rising food prices. She made reference to a shortage of global food resources as part of the reason why.

I found this curious and then turned it over in mind - thinking - all the more reason to support local farmers & food producers. We need to find ways to provide farmers with funding, grants, and access to land in order to farm, particularly our youth, who may want to go into farming.

And, as I sit here at my desk working on my taxes and other paper work, I'm snacking on a wonderful plate of all locally-sourced foods: a delicious crisp Jonagold apple from Saratoga Apple in Schuylerville, a spoonful of honey from Ballston Lake Aperies (yes it does make the medicine go down too), and a splattering of quark goat cheese from Homestead Artisans in Argyle, NY.

Delicious! All bought fresh yesterday at the Saratoga Farmers Market. I hope you too will think about shopping and buying more locally grown food and produce. And there's nothing like the friendly rapport one can build with the folks who are growing your food.