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“Natural Living: An Introduction to Sustainable Living”

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This seminar will provide you with an introduction to the key concepts of sustainable living and gives you real world examples that work. The seminar is lead by John Wilson, a sustainable living pioneer, who will share his experiences and knowledge, learned over the past ten years.

“When it comes to living green, you can't do much better than the Wilson family.”

(Toronto Star, August 30, 2003)

Program Content:

1. Introduction

· What is sustainable living?

· Objectives

2. Our Journey

· Where did it all begin?

· Seeing is believing!

· Getting help from experts

3. Key Concepts

· Ecological Design

· Renewable Energy Systems

· Water and Sewage

4. Natural Living: The Wilson Natural Home

· 25 minute documentary video presentation

· Questions and discussion

5. Hands-on Tour

· Straw bale walls

· Solar and wind power

· Water and sewage systems

· Interior design, appliances, and heating/cooling systems

· Green roof

· Composting

· Organic vegetable garden

6. Planning and Financing

· Finding the land

· Choosing your team

· Design the project

· Getting the money

· Tips and lessons learned

7. What are You Really Living For?