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Solar Heat Workshop

March 11

How can a trip to the lumberyard and a few hours of time can save $ on heating bills?

James Dontje, Director of Johnson Center for Environmental Innovation at Gustavus Adolphus College, will present a Do-It-Yourself Workshop on Solar Heat.  This workshop will explain how solar air heaters can reduce propane and natural gas bills and demonstrate how a solar air heater can be built with readily available materials. 

 Cost:

• $20 contribution per participant for the costs of the workshop,
•  if the workshop fee is an obstacle, scholarships are available.

 Dates and Times:

• Tuesday, March 11 from 6:00 - 8:30 PM 
• (Snow Date, March 13)
• Melva Lind Interpretive Center (Linnaeus Arboretum)

 RSVP:

• Space is limited for this workshop so please RSVP to:
• 507-933-6184 or dshillin@gustavus.edu

 More Information:

• http://homepages.gac.edu/~jdontje/SolarAirHeatingWorkshopAnnouncement.htm
• James Dontje
  • 507-304-0704
  • jdontje@gustavus.edu

 Additional Information:

 http://homepages.gac.edu/~jdontje/SolarAirHeatingResources.htm

 These workshops are a joint effort sponsored by:

• Johnson Center for Environmental Innovation—Gustavus Adolphus College (https://gustavus.edu/johnsoncenter/)
• Linneaus Arboretum—Gustavus Adolphus College (https://gustavus.edu/arboretum)
• Farmamerica (http://www.farmamerica.org/)
• Region 9 Renewable Energy Task Force. (http://www.r9renewables.org/)
• Transition Mankato (https://www.facebook.com/TransitionMankatoMn)
• SSND Center for Earth Spirituality and Rural Ministry (http://www.ssnd.org/center-for-earth-spirituality)