The Decatur Minute

Get DecaturWISE about Home Energy Efficiency

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WHEN: Tuesday, July 24th, 7-8pm

WHERE: Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore Street Decatur, Georgia 30030.
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Get the real scoop on how to reduce your energy bills and increase the comfort of your home.  You hear a lot of things these days about how to save energy, but Mike Barcik and Frank Burdette of the Southface Energy Institute can give you the facts. Call it weatherization, energy efficiency, or greening your home… we’ll call it just plain smart!

Next Upcoming Class: (click here for full list)

Plant your First Fall Vegetable Garden
WHEN: Monday, August 27, 11:30am-1pm OR Tuesday, August 28, 7-8:30pm

WHERE: Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore Street Decatur, Georgia 30030.

CLASS DESCRIPTION: For first time gardeners ,or those transitioning over to organic methods of vegetable gardening. Join Stephanie Van Parys, Executive Director of the Oakhurst Community Garden Project, and learn about fall vegetables and herbs you can enjoy all season. Included are tips for success!

ABOUT THE LIVING THE GREEN LIFE SPEAKER SERIES

Over the past few years, the interest in living a more green and sustainable lifestyle has grown tremendously. The Wylde Center (formerly Oakhurst Community Garden Project), the City of Decatur, and the DeKalb County Public Library are pleased to announce their collaboration on offering you an exciting FREE series of classes in 2012. Topics include gardening for food and for the unpredictable environment, how to make your home more efficient, composting, and using what you have to lead a healthy life. Look for seminars and workshops that speak to information that is timely and current as well as leaving with a full list of resources that can be found at your local library and online.

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For more information about this series, please visit http://oakhurstgarden.org/classes/living-green-series/ or contact Andrea Zoppo, andrea.zoppo@yahoo.com.