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2009 Salt Spring Eco-Living and Home Tour
Sunday August 16, 2009

Back by popular demand,
Salt Spring's famous Eco-Tour returns August 16.
The tour includes some of Salt Spring's best examples of:

  • green building
  • energy efficiency
  • water conservation
  • food production
  • renewable energy
  • transportation alternatives
  • ecological protection.

Visit exciting new projects, and old favorites that just keep getting better. Come out and see what your neighbours are doing, share information, and get new ideas for your project.

Tickets go on sale at Salt Spring Books July 9.
Early bird price $20 until August 7. Full price $25.

Sponsored by:

Tickets: Salt Spring Books 250-537-2812


Microhydro Study

Ever wondered how much power could be generated from the hundreds of small seasonal creeks that rush down Salt Spring’s hillsides each winter?

Rebate Program for Energy Efficiency

CRD Directory, Gary Holman, has just announced rebates of $75 for up to 110 households on Salt Spring Island to reduce the cost of energy assessments for homeowners.

Home Renovation Tax Credit

Energy Circles - Electricity Challenge

Recent Articles & Reports

See Linda Gilkeson's articles on Winter Gardening
Linda's List June 19: Bring on the Broccoli, Prepare for Carrot Day


 



West Coast Climate Equity

West Coast
Climate Equity


Permaculture Design Course
Aug 31-Sept 20, 2009
Three week intensive
Permaculture Design
Certification Course
more info here (pdf)


The Centre for Arts, Ecology & Agriculture

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