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“to protect and enhance Maine's soil and water resources by providing educational programs, conservation information and technical assistance to municipalities, schools, landowners and residents of Kennebec County." |
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Events for the coming months
The following items have been forwarded to us and we have tried to keep them in one place. For more information contact the person indicated in the calendar item. If that isn't us, we aren't going to be able to provide you much more information that is included here.
Maine Farm Days at Misty Meadows Farm in Clinton on August 15th and 16th.
Also check out the Kennebec River Initiative page for activities along the Kennebec River. Click here
The town of Litchfield is sponsoring some workshops focused on energy saving and making good choices about energy options. The Litchfield Energy Saving Society or LESS -
Monday, August 11, 7-8:30 PM, Carrie Ricker
School: Comparing costs/benefits of heating systems
Dan Thayer, an engineer, will walk us
through how to assess the pros/cons of various types of heating systems and
fuels; comparative BTUs; estimated
paybacks, etc. This will be a great opportunity to learn the kinds
of questions you'd want to ask if you're considering replacing some or all
of your home heating system. Oil v. wood v. pellet stoves? Which does
what? Solar, wind, geothermal? What are the limitations? Bring your
questions!
Wednesday, September 17, 7-8:30 PM, Carrie Ricker
School: How to properly weatherize your home
EfficiencyMaine energy expert Dick Fortier will show us the
ABC's of how to check for air leaks and what to do when you find 'em. Home
caulking, weatherstripping know-how will be shared.
(tentative) Wednesday, October 15,
7-8:30PM, Carrie Ricker: About geothermal
Benjamin Bond, Central
Maine Geothermal, will explain how the technology works; pros/cons, etc.
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Kennebec County Soil & Water Conservation
District