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August 3rd, 2009 at 1:29 pm
I’m working with a major green living statewide event taking place this fall in Fredericksburg and wanted to see if your organization members might have an interest in attending. I’ve included a general news release about this green event below.
If you’re interested, we would welcome any mention of this event in your newsletters and/or link with your web site. We can also offer ticket discounts for groups of 10 or more attending this conference.
Finally, I’d be happy to answer any questions you have about this key event for Texas.
Sincerely,
John Watson
Director, Green Living for the Hill Country
http://www.greenlivinghillcountry.com
“Helping to Build a Sustainable World for the Next Generation”
830.998.4133
Office:
334 W. Main,
Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (located in the back room of The Peach Basket Natural Foods store)
To conserve paper, please do not print this email unless you really need to.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 9, 2009 CONTACT: JOHN WATSON
830.998.4133
jwatsongreenliving@gmail.com
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10th Annual Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair promotes sustainable energy solutions
FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS SEPT. 25- 27, 2009 – Texans are turning “green” over the latest clean, renewable energy solutions provided by Texas companies. More than 7,500 Texans came to the Texas Hill Country last year to explore products and technology geared to sustainable green-living choices (including water conservation and rainwater collection); and larger crowds are expected this year at the 10th Annual Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair, at Market Square in downtown Fredericksburg, Texas.
The 10th Annual Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair features many of the growing number of Texas wide companies offering renewable energy and green living choices being sought by Texans across the state. Informative and entertaining, this year’s schedule includes: workshops; live music; kid’s learning activities; new Belgian beer & ales for sale; healthy cooking demos; and a natural, organic food café. The Roundup participants can explore sustainable energy solutions through a variety of activities, including interactive exhibits and demonstrations; dozens of practical and informative workshops; vehicle ride-and-drive; and more. This three-day event will showcase eco friendly products and renewable energy solutions that help preserve the environment while reducing carbon output.
“More than ever, people are looking for choices that are recyclable, renewable, and reusable. When options are available, people tend to lean towards a green lifestyle that is organic; healthy; sustainable; locally produced; energy efficient; and less toxic,” said Russel Smith, Executive Director of the Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association and co-organizer for the Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair. “The fair provides an outlet for community members to gain invaluable information and resources that can benefit our future quality of life.”
Nationally-recognized speakers will talk about the latest developments in green living, climate change research and renewable energy resources. Keynote speakers include: Friday Toby Hemenway, author of Gaia’s Garden, Saturday Karl Rabago, from Austin Energy and Sunday Bob Dixson, Mayor of Greensburg Kansas (the town devastated by a tornado in 2007). The speaker lineup will be rounded out with some fifty other experts in renewable energy research and development, and sustainable green living choices.
Event tickets for Friday and Sunday are $10 each. Saturday tickets are $12. A weekend pass can be purchased for $20 and children under 12 are free.
The Tenth Annual Renewable Energy Roundup is co-organized by the Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association (www.treia.org) and the Texas Solar Energy Society (www.txses.org), in cooperation with the Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (www.tofga.org). Event proceeds will benefit TREIA and TXSES, two non-profits that strive to increase the understanding and awareness of renewable energy applications and promote their wide use. Major sponsorship is provided by the Texas State Energy Conservation Office. Other top sponsors to-date include Austin Energy Green Building Program, Austin Green Choice Program, and Habitat Suites. For more details log on to http://www.TheRoundup.org or call Laura Rice at 877-376-8638 or email roundup@txses.org. And, don’t hesitate to indicate if you’re interested in a group discount on tickets or getting exhibit space.