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Portage Trail Sierra Club General Meetings begin at 7:30 PM. on the third Tuesday of every month at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron, 3300 Morewood Rd., Fairlawn.

Mark Dann: Ohio's Environment and the Law
March 18, 2008 7:30 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron
Ohio's new attorney general will discuss the role of his office in defending the environment.  Join us for this up-to-the minute examination of the changing role of state government.


Bryan Edwards: The Present and Future of the Ohio & Erie Canal Corridor
April 15, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Church Of Akron
Brayan Edwards, of the Canalway Coalition, will bring us up to date on this important project as it nears completion.  The Canal Corridor will be a significant recreational resource as well as a link between the largest communities in northeas Ohio.  Join us for an in-depth report!  .


Michael Foraker: Conservation and Our Energy Future
May 20, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Church Of Akron
Foraker is president of Jennings Heating Co. and our partner in projects at Goodwill Industries and elsewhere.  He will discuss his work to date and the progress for shifting to non-polluting sources such as solar and wind.



 

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Turn out the Lights…

…for Earth’s Sake

Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22, 2008, 8-9 pm

www.lightsoutakron.org

LightsOut Akron is a community-wide Akron pride event when residents, businesses and governments turn off their non-essential lighting for one hour. Start building the habit to reduce energy usage and help cut carbon emissions without noticeably affecting your lifestyle.

The world's scientists agree: Global warming is real, and we are just starting to feel the effects. But scientists also say we can curb global warming and its consequences -- if we take bold, comprehensive action now that adds up to an 80 percent cut in carbon emissions by 2050, or 2 percent a year.   You can start with a simple step that can lead to a long-term pro-environmental habit.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

Now is your chance to not only help assure that the planet stays healthy, it's a chance to see some real results from the contribution you make in Akron!

  • Have a party! Make it fun with your own low-light party to celebrate Earth Day.
  • Take the “2% Solution Pledge” to cut your carbon footprint by 2% per year.
  • Turn off the lights…for Earth’s sake. One easy step to start a long-term, pro-environmental habit.

FOR DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT:
Carolyn Boyce     carolyn_boyce@sbcglobal.net
Rich Fein              rich.fein@sbcglobal.net  

PARTNERS:

ANNUAL EARTH DAY BANQUET
Saturday, March 29, 2008, 6:00 p.m.
Mustard Seed Market in Fairlawn

For ticket information, call Neil Broida at Mayatux (330-869-9604) or Mark Frey (330-867-3410). Tickets are $44 per person and $85 for sponsors.

In keeping with PTG's campaign to promote energy efficiency, it has named the Akron Zoo as the recipient of the 2008 John Seiberling Distinguished Service Award!

The Zoo has an ambitious conservation program underway, and has recently received the presitigous LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for its new education center, the Komodo Kingdom. The Komodo Kingdom is the first building in Summit County and the fifteenth in Ohio to receive this honor.  There are only two other zoos in the U.S. (Seattle and San Diego) with LEED certified buidlings.

The Seiberling Award will be presented at the Earth Day banquet, March 29, at the Mustard Seed Market.  Proceeds from the dinner benefit the John and Better Seiberling Scholarship Fund at the Cuyahoga Valley National Park's Environmental Education Center and PTG's conservation projects.