Friday, April 3, 2009

Earth Day Celebration



The Schuyler County Environmental Management Council (EMC) is working along side the Green Grand Prix to promote a day of fun and learning on Saturday, May 2nd noon - 3:00pm in Watkins Glen.  The focus of the educational piece is on renewable energy/energy conservation as well as stormwater management.  The event typically draws 400 plus people from a wide geographic range so this is a great opportunity to learn about renewable energy and energy conservation.  The Green Grand Prix gets national press and consist of a road rally for alternate fuels, diesel and efficient gas-powered vehicles.  There will be a speaker’s tent, several educational tents as well as food.

Free and open to the public!

All festivities will take place outside the Racing Museum on Decatur Street, Watkins Glen 
 
For more information on the Green Grand Prix please visit www.greengrandprix.com.
 
There will also be an electronics collection from noon– 3:00pm at the Watkins Glen School Bus Garage on Decatur Street. Large electronics will be $5; small electronics will be $1; cell phones FREE. All electronics will be recycled by REACT E-Recycling out of Horseheads.

If you have any questions or comments feel free to contact Jenna Hicks at jhh254@cornell.edu

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