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February 13, 2010

  • What: Workshop on Tabletop Gardening
  • When: 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
  • Where: UAA/APU Consortium Library, Room 307
  • More Info: Join Carmel Tysver for a practical workshop on gardening in creative containers. Cost: $5 for AK Botanical Garden members, $10 for non-members. For more information, contact www.alaskabg.org or 770-3692.

February 26, 2010

  • What: Building a Masonry Stove for Efficient Wood Heat
  • When: 7:00 p.m.
  • Where: Mat-Su College, room FSM 204
  • More Info: Masonry stoves, long used in northern Europe, are "heat-storing radiant fireplaces" made of thermal masonry such as stone, concrete, or cob that burn wood efficiently and cleanly. The wood is burned at very high temperatures and the heat is stored in a large thermal mass. Mark Masteller will discuss how masonry heaters work and describe his experience building one in his home. Mark Masteller is the Alaska State Director of Cascadia Region Green Building Council. Contact: Dr. Pete Praetorius, 907-745-9728

March 10 - April 16, 2010

  • What: Organic Gardening (AGRI 138)
  • When: 6:00 – 8:30 p.m., five Friday evenings plus one Saturday field trip
  • Where: Mat-Su College
  • More Info: Learn the nuts and bolts of organic fertilizers, non-toxic pest management, and successful composting techniques for Alaska. You will get an armload of information, catalogs, and expert help. You will build a compost pile and develop your own garden plan that incorporates all the strategies you’ll learn. 1 credit, pass/no pass. Lab fee: $15. Register now by calling 745-9746 for information or register on line at www.uaa.alaska.edu and follow Wolf Link for Agri 138, Organic Gardening.

March 26, 2010

  • What: Lecture on Solar Hot Water in Alaska, by Harvey Bowers
  • When: 7:00 p.m.
  • Where: Mat-Su College, room FSM 204
  • More Info: Lecture will cover the six principles of Solar Hydronic Design: Reliability; Effectiveness / Cost; Compatibility; Efficiency; Serviceability; and Appearance. A small tabletop Vacuum Tube System will serve as a working model. Contact: Dr. Pete Praetorius, 907-745-9728

April 30, 2010

  • What: Lecture on Energy-Efficient Buildings
  • When: 7:00 p.m.
  • Where: Mat-Su College, room FSM 204
  • More Info: Jason Collins is an architect and energy rater here in Palmer. He’ll discuss energy-efficient building design techniques and resources for both residential and commercial buildings. Case studies will include both new construction and retrofit examples. Contact: Dr. Pete Praetorius, 907-745-9728
 
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