Earth Day Show and Tell Around Town 2023

27 Mass Avenue,Harvard MA 01451

22 April, 2023

Description

Harvard Climate Initiative Committee and Harvard Energy Advisory Committee invite you to Earth Day Show and Tell Around Town. • Open Houses – many of your neighbors throughout town invite you to their homes to learn about their experience with advances like efficient heating and cooling systems (mini-splits, ducted air source, geothermal), solar systems, battery storage systems, induction stoves, air source hot water systems and more. • Organic and Regenerative Farming Practice Open Houses - homes/farms will showcase a variety of pollinator gardens, vegetable gardens, planting techniques, composting systems, solar fencing, and electric lawn equipment. Some will host talks about their areas of expertise. • Electric Vehicle Petting Zoo – We’ll have a variety of electric cars, an F150 truck, and electric bikes/tricycles. Their owners will be present to talk about their experiences and answer your questions • Community Organizations – There will be presentations about how organizations are tackling areas of concern to many residents: recycling, composting, light pollution, wetlands, invasive weed clean-up, pond health, watershed, and more. Harvard Conservation Trust will distribute Tree for All: Northern Spice Bush seedlings to all members of HCT. • Vendors – meet vendors who sell air and ground source heat pump systems, solar installations, landscaping services, electric power equipment, MassSave energy audits. • Kids Activities – in addition to the playground for kids to play, the Boy Scouts and Bromfield’s Green Team will be offering activities with an environmental education twist! • American Chestnut Restoration Project - join an educational walking tour of this important project.