Hi Everyone,

The Solar Living Institute and the Lyle Center for Regenerative
Studies at Cal Poly Pomona are offering some great sustainable
living workshops in July. Course descriptions are listed below.

On Tues and Wednesday July 15-16, architect Drew Hubbell and builder
Mark Tighe will be co-teaching a strawbale course.

You can sign up for workshops individually or take the 7-day series.
Register online www.solarliving.org or by phone 707-744-2017.

Hope you can make some of the classes, if you have the time and
inclination. I went to the urban gardening course last summer, and
really enjoyed it.

Best regards,

Kellyn Sanderson
Office Manager
Hubbell & Hubbell


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The Lyle Center for Regenerative Studies
and the Solar Living Institute
Co-sponsor the 5th Annual

SUSTAINABLE LIVING WORKSHOP SERIES

July 14 - 20
Lyle Center for Regenerative Studies
Cal Poly Pomona
9 am - 5 pm daily

BD 101: How to Make and Use Biodiesel (July 14)
Biodiesel production and usage are growing at an exponential rate;
it has the potential to be the primary alternative to fossil fuels
for the world's transport energy source. In this hands-on class,
you'll learn the process of making fuel from fresh or restaurant
waste oil and examine the inner workings of a homemade small-scale
biodiesel processor. Instructor: Joelle Opotowsky

NB 110: Build Your Own Straw Bale Home (July 15-16)
This workshop is perfect for homeowners, commercial property owners
and developers, contractors and other building professionals who
want a comprehensive introduction to the subject of natural building
techniques and materials. Instructors: Drew Hubbell and Mark Tighe

PV 101: Intro to Grid-Tied PV Systems (July 17-18)
If you want to build your own grid-tied PV system, or want to know
if grid-tied solar makes sense before you talk to a contractor, this
two-day workshop is for you. This course is a great introduction to
grid-tied solar for homeowners as well as contractors and solar
career seekers who have little background in the specifics of grid-
tied PV or electricity. Instructor: Will Korthoff

PO 131: Ecological Urban Gardening (July 19)
Learn to design and maintain your own ecological garden space in the
city!
Explore sustainable urban gardening options, such as planters,
rooftop boxes, community/school gardens, and more. Instructor: Doug
Kent

WA 181: Water Recycling (July 20)
This workshop will provide a comprehensive introduction to the
subject of water recycling, including an overview of aquatic
sciences, a survey of conventional and alternative approaches to
wastewater treatment, integrated natural living systems, stormwater
capture and storage, and water quality analysis kits. Instructor:
Stephen Lyon