Hello -
I am involved in planning an environmentally-focused home show to encourage residents to take actions related to energy conservation, renewable energy, water efficiency, local food purchasing, sustainable transportation, etc. and to inform them of related programs, products, and services. The traditional model for such an event usually involves speakers and display booths. Does anyone have experience with an alternate model that they found to be more engaging? I would like to know of interesting ways to capture the attention of attendees and make their experience more motivational.
Thank you.
Tom Bird, B.E.S, M.A.E.S
Public Health Planner
Environmental Health
Region of Waterloo Public Health
Alternate Model for Environmental Forums
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Alternate model for environmental forums For your Environmental Homes Show, how about a tour of homes? You could include homes with solar panels, energy efficient appliances, rain barrels, electric cars and electric bikes, people who preserve food from the garden etc. Include a family that grows vegetables in the backyard and a community garden on city property. Make sure someone shows a reel mower or scythe for cutting grass. You could include a store that sells products. You could include a family conducting an energy audit on their home. Gardens and street swales for collecting storm water would be another thing to include on the tour.
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Hello,
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