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EVENT: "Global Warming, Energy and Conservation" lecture by Kurt Zwally, National Wildlife Federation
DATE: Tuesday, September 25, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
PLACE: Alexandria Lyceum, 201 S Washington St, Alexandria 22314
CONTACT: Martin Ogle, Chief Naturalist, Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, potomac@nvrpa.org
Part of the Lyceum Science Series, this program will feature Kurt Zwally, manager of Global Warming Solutions with the National Wildlife Federation, who will address the relationship between climate change, energy use, and conservation in society. Arlington County Board Chair Paul Ferguson, who spearheaded the county's "Fresh AIRE" global warming initiative, will also be in attendance.
The presentation will be followed by an open discussion.
EVENT: "A Community Conservation Conversation" panel discussion
DATE: Sunday, September 30, 2 p.m.
PLACE: Arlington Central Library (1015 N. Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 22201; Near the Virginia Square Metro stop on the Orange Line)
CONTACT: Martin Ogle, Chief Naturalist, Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, potomac@nvrpa.org
Conservation has transcended the "freeze in the dark" connotations of the 1970s and is becoming a vibrant and foundational part of our everyday lives. To further this exciting trend, join the "Community Conservation Conversation" among panel members and the audience. The "Green Living Challenge," developed by Arlingtonians for A Clean Environment, Arlington County's Fresh AIRE Program and other conservation initiatives will also be highlighted.
Panel members include: Paul Ferguson, Chair, Arlington County Board; Monique Tilford, The Center for a New American Dream; Joan Kelsch, an Arlington County Environmental Planner; Drew Langsam, Turner Construction Company; Emily Curley, Alliance to Save Energy; and Martin Ogle, Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority. Congressman Jim Moran is also an invited panelist.
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