A straw bale house will be on display on the grounds of the
Botanic Gardens.
Builders
Without Borders May 24-Oct. 13 It's part of an
exhibit called
"One Planet - Ours!".
Clean Energy Open House; tour a home with solar hot
water and solar electric panels. You can also buy wind power
certificates. July 26
Introduction to Renewable Energy Systems Course The
class provides a broad overview of the major renewable
technologies, including solar, wind, wave, geothermal, general
bio fuels and hydro-power. July 30
Democratic Convention
Aug. 25-28 in Denver
Republican Convention Sept. 1-4 in
Minneapolis - Saint Paul
Brita Climate Ride 08 Sept. 20-24
DC Global Mala Last year, local
folks interested in yoga raised over $12,000 for Trees for the Future... and had a lot
of fun! Sept. 21
Washington DC Solar Tour Tour local homes with solar water heating,
solar electricity, super efficient appliances, and passive solar design. Be
sure to get your ticket book when they become available. October
4-5 past
tour
a home on a previous year's tour
another home
Arlington Environmental Collection and Recycling Event (E-CARE) Safely
dispose of household hazardous materials, or recycle bikes, small metal items,
electronic equipment, shoes, eyeglasses, and durable medical equipment.
ARLINGTON COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY. BRING ID TO VERIFY RESIDENCY. Oct. 11
Note: the
Solar Decathlon on the Mall is
currently being held every 2 years. So the next one will be in 2009.
Virginia Tech will be one of the participating schools.

Green Festival Nov. 8-9