Workshops

There will be several presentations that will teach about living in a way that will have a little less effect on the Earth as possible, as well as creating a lifestyle that will have the best effect on your body as posible!

April, 9th 2011

2010 Workshop Presenters

Come join an array of presenters as they explore topics related to Living Well & Living Green.

10:00 AM

Financing Solar and Wind Projects
Presenter : Dewaine Nelson of Solergy
North Classroom

Information will be provided on the state and federal programs that provide financial incentives for paying for solar and small wind systems.

Greener Homes, Healthier Kids
Presenter : Kendra Wise of Little Miss Save the Earth
South Classroom

Protecting the children in your life comes naturally, but what do you do when the dangers are unseen? You will learn the ways in which going green will positively effect your children to help them achieve a healthy and sustainable future.

11:OO AM

Top Ten Food Additives To Avoid
Presenter : Karen Hanrahan of Best of Mother Earth
North Classroom

Once upon a time Karen began exploring food labels. She asked herself what it was she was eating? To her horror she discovered chemicals, dyes and artificial sweeteners in her every day foods. This was not what she wanted for her family’s healthy living plan! The journey to shifting her food pantry became an advocacy she wanted to share with others.

Frugal Gardening
Presenter : Charlotte Talkington of University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners in McLean County
South Classroom

Learn how to have a beautiful flower garden by saving time energy, money and conserving water, the environment and using what you have.

NOON

Is Your Food Making You Sick?
Presenter : Kathy Link, MS RD LDN of Nutrition Makes Cents
North Classroom

Highly effective, non-drug treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Migraines, and Fibromyalgia, that uses real food to regain a pain free life and great health.

Investing For Retirement in a way that Supports Sustainability
Presenter : Russell A. Rybicki of Progressive Asset Management
South Classroom

Are you investing in companies that are working against your values? Learn about investing in a way that supports the environment, human rights or whatever concerns you, and it’s returns and influence.

1:00 PM

HypnoBirthing: Taking the Birthing World by Calm
Presenter : Mary G. Moore
North Classroom

HypnoBirthing is a calm, gentle way of birthing a child. It is Family oriented, natural, drug free, and a fully aware birthing process.

Mother/Daughter Bellydance
Instructor: Sahira Zedare of Synergy Rhythm and Dance
Shirk Practice Gym

Middle Eastern dance has been enjoyed by women and girls for thousands of years. Join us for a fun workshop that honors the history of this dance. It is recommended that girls 6-16 years old be accompanied by and adult. No experience necessary.

Energy Efficiency in your Existing Home
Presenter : Andy Scott of Energistics
South Classroom

You’ve seen the hints on how to save energy. With this workshop, Andy will help you dig a little deeper to explore the benefits of an energy efficient home.

2:00 PM

Greener Grass, Less Carbon
Presenter : Clark Abraham of Eco-Lawn
North Classroom

Learn techniques to assist with creating a greener healthier lawn, while reducing your carbon footprint. A win, win for you and for the environment.

Sustainable Living in the Body Politic
Presenter : Phil Huckelberry of the Illinois Green Party
South Classroom

Sustainable living requires making positive personal choice but also positive collective choices as part of the citizenry as a whole.

Hosted by