What's a Teach-In?
Teach-ins in a fair setting are informal, but closed circles, so as a fairgoer sitting down in a teach-in, your attention won't be distracted by the commotion and traffic of the fair. Multiple teach-ins will be happening simultaneously and repeated several times throughout the day to allow for more flexibility and opportunities to learn and ask questions.
OUR PRESENTERS*
East Hampton's 100% Renewable Energy GoalsGordian Raacke, executive director of the not-for-profit organization Renewable Energy Long Island will describe the East Hampton Town’s 100% renewable energy goals, how they can be met and what each of us will need to do to make this clean energy vision a reality. He will also provide useful pointers how to make your home more energy efficient and compare different options you have to go solar.
TIMES: 12:30 - 1:00 PM Under the TENT 1:00 - 1:30 PM Under the TREE Gordian Raacke Executive Director Renewable Energy Long Island (reLI) [email protected] 62 Newtown Ln Ste 103 East Hampton, New York 11937 631-329-8888 Facebook.com/RenewableEnergyLongIsland |
VermicultureVermiculture is a rapid composting system utilizing living worms to create high quality castings for use in growing organic food. In this teach-in, we’ll learn how to build a “worm farm”, take care of the worms, and harvest the castings for use in gardening and permaculture.
TIMES: 3:30 - 4:00 PM Under the TREE Scott Bluedorn Co-founder of eeCAN and Local Artist NeotericFineArt.com/Scott-Bluedorn |
What is Climate Folk?Dan Asselin/Hayride Casualties is a singer-songwriter and climate justice activist who has combined the two pursuits to create Climate Folk, a fusion of folk, bluegrass, indie, satire of the absurd injustice of climate change, and of course, hope for future generations. Dan will talk briefly on his creative process then go into a set of original Climate Folk songs.
TIMES: 2:00 - 2:30 PM Under the TENT 4:00 - 4:30 PM Under the TREE Scott Bluedorn Co-founder of eeCAN and Local Artist hayridecasualties.bandcamp.com |
Living Green and Reducing Common Household ToxinsBeth Fiteni, MSEL, of Green Inside and Out will discuss a variety of ways to reduce harmful toxins in our homes and businesses, and make the best choices regarding: plastics that may leach hormone-disrupting chemicals, body care products, cleaners and dry cleaners, pesticides, lowering your diet’s carbon footprint, and where to find greener, safer products.
TIMES: 1:00 to 1:30 PM Under the TENT Beth Fiteni, MSEL Principal, Green Inside and Out GreenInsideAndOut.com Master of Studies in Environmental Law, 20 years of experience in the environmental field, award winner, blogger, and radio show host. |
National Carbon Fee-and-Dividend Policy Proposal"Citizens' Climate Lobby is a grassroots volunteer organization building the political will for a livable world. We support immediate Congressional action to establish legislation that combats climate change. At this teach-in, we will discuss our lobbying methods and our policy proposal: a national carbon fee-and-dividend."
TIMES: 12:00 to 12:30 PM 3:00 to 3:30 PM ...and possibly more, if time allows. Max Katz Department of Physics and Astronomy Vice President, Graduate Student Organization Stony Brook University www.astro.sunysb.edu/mkatz/ |
Conscious Environmental ConsumerismMy name is Jesse and I have always held a deep rooted respect for the planet and all it provides for us. The design of each Soultree surfboard is a collaboration of decades of our combined experience meshed with master craftsman wood working skills that I’ve honed throughout my life as a professional carpenter and fine woodworker.
My teach-in will discuss Conscious Environmental Consumerism and Sustainable Lifestyles. I will also speak about the construction process and materials, as well as high performance design and aesthetics of the surfboards. TIMES: 3:00 - 3:30 PM Under the TREE Jesse Raymond 249 East 53rd Street, Suite 2A New York, NY 10022 [email protected] www.SoultreeSurf.com |
Do you care about the ocean?
The ocean is so huge it seems untouchable, but we now know climate change has a big impact on the ocean. I will talk about some of these impacts and what we can do to help the ocean.
TIMES: 1:30 - 2:00 PM Under the TREE Mike Misner EcoOceanBlog Oceana Off Shore Wind Petition |
It's all about the Bees!Deb Klughers, founder of Bonac Bees will be discussing honeybees and beekeeping, pollinator gardens, pesticide usage, Colony Collapse Disorder, and the importance of honeybees to a sustainable future. Learn about honeybees impact on the environment and on you- and how you can help protect this small animal, whose existence plays a critical role in our future. This teach in is only important to people who eat food, or people who know anyone else who does!
TIMES: 11:30 - 12:00 PM Under the TENT 2:00 - 2:30 PM Under the TREE 4:30 - 5:00 PM Under the TREE Deborah Klughers MA Marine Conservation and Policy BA Environmental Studies with minors in Sustainability Studies and Marine Science Owner/Operator of Bonac Bees www.BonacBees.com East Hampton Town Trustee |
Do-It-Yourself Backyard BuildingsWe are designers and authors of DIY books and would like to show how the average person can build their own tiny backyard building using sustainable products like windows made from recycled milk bottles. We have models, photos and books for people to look through.
TIMES: 2:30 - 3:00 PM Under the TREE David & Jeanie Stiles Designer/Builder and Illustrator www.StilesDesigns.com |
Home Energy AuditsNicolas Lawler from Telemark Service and Maintenance is a BPI (Building Performance Institute) Certified Professional and a Building Analyst and an Envelope Professional. He performs energy audits through the NYSERDA Home Performance programs throughout the East End. This includes blower door tests to calculate the air infiltration, various health and safety tests using diagnostic equipment, and gather detailed information about the structure to create a report that will provide an assessment of the existing conditions while also projecting potential energy savings associated with specific improvements.
TIMES: 12:30 - 1:00 PM Under the TREE Nicholas Lawler Telemark Service and Maintenance T: 631.537.1600 x116 F: 631.537.3951 |
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