Sustainability Fair: Talks

The Simsbury Sustainability Committee and the Simsbury Public Library present a sustainability extravaganza: green contractors, seed swap, cooking demonstration, Repair Cafe, composting demonstration, sustainable architecture, nature and climate talks, electric cars and tools, kids’ activities, and more.

Talk Schedule:

Simsbury Land Trust

10:00-10:30am

Speaker: Margery Winters

"Seeing Red: Why Friends Don't Let Friends Plant Burning Bush"

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Earthlight/ Powersmart

10:30-11:00am

Speaker: Dave Mendelson

“Solar and Batteries: A Fit for Me?”

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New England Smart Energy

11:00-11:30am

Speaker: Ryan Behling

“The cheapest, cleanest energy is the energy you don’t use: Home insulation and efficiency 101”

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Wolfworks

11:30am-12:00pm

Speaker: Kyle Cruz, Architect and Design Director at Wolfworks in Avon (Needs projector and screen)

“Future Friendly Homes:  How we choose to build matters now! Let's discuss potential improvements to your home (or future home) that affect comfort, health and happiness while also benefiting the planet.” 

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EV Club of CT

12:00-12:30

Speaker: Barry Kresch

“Charging, Range Anxiety, Incentives: What to Know About Buying and Owning an EV”

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Speaker: Terry Walters

12:30-1:30pm

“Sustainable Good Health for The Environment and You” with

Best-selling author, Terry Walters. Demo and sampling included!  Bring your own bowl and fork.

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Blue Earth

1:30-2:00pm

Speaker: Sam King

“Composting in the Backyard and Beyond”