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2012 Behavior Change for a Sustainable World Conference

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Special Event #1
REGISTRATION AT CAPACITY: Blue Rock Station Sustainable Living Farm
Friday, August 3, 2012
12:30 PM–5:00 PM
Great Hall
Chair: Annie Warmke (Blue Rock Station)

The Blue Rock Station Tour is filled to capacity.

ABAI Past President Richard Malott and Mexico's Comunidad Los Horcones member Esteban Armendariz will lead this tour of Annie and Jay Warmke's farm in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and learn first-hand how these pioneers promote sustainable living. The tour will included a look at livestock raising methods, water collection systems, and gardens and buildings (made of natural and re-used materials). The Warmke's passive solar home – called an Earthship – is the first of its kind East of the Mississippi River and has been featured on national TV programs including MTV’s Teen Crib. Transportation and solar cookies with lemonade are included in the cost of the tour. Find out more about Blue Rock Station at http://www.bluerockstation.com/

Tour Registrants will meet in the Great Hall on the first floor of the Ohio Union, by the Information Center. Your transportation will be located at the 12th street turnaround off the Potter Courtyard. The bus departs at 12:30 pm and returns at 5:00 pm.



Capacity: 20 (must reserve spot by August 1). Cost: $15 (to be paid onsite)

Keyword(s): Farm, Tour
 

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