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157. Steps to Sustainability: Introduction to Eco-Justice
Center and steps to become sustainable through
renewable energy. (Beginner) Janet Weyker,
Dominican Eco-Justice Center. Sunday 10:00 a.m.
in Purple Tent.
158. Steps Towards Sustainability in an Urban
Environment: Presenters will use examples from
their Milwaukee home as a basis for discussing their
30+ year journey towards sustainability, from rural
common sense to urban practicality. (Intermediate)
Paul and Candy Krepel, Friday 5:00 p.m. in Purple
Tent; Sunday 12:00 p.m. in Orange Tent.
159. Sustainable Living Simplified: Go carbon negative
and fossil fuel free with renewable energy,
organic and local foods and green home design.
Ideas and inspiration to simplify and achieve
greater self-reliance and a sane livelihood while
enriching your quality of life. (Beginner) John
Ivanko. Inn Serendipity. Saturday 12:00 p.m. in
White Tent.
160. Sustainability Map for Your Community: Parks and
trails! Socially and environmentally responsible
businesses! Cultural centers! Looking to map
sustainability assets in your community
Learn how Central Wisconsin has created a
“Green Map” for their community. (Beginner,
Intermediate) Susan Schuller, Wisconsin Center
for Environmental Education. Sunday 2:00 p.m. in
the Grey Tent.
161. Yoga: Move through a series of warm-up
stretches, postures, and breathing techniques.
(Beginner) Marguerite Ramlow, Artha Sustainable
Living Center. Friday, 10:00 a.m. in Networking
Tent; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. in Networking Tent;
Sunday, 11:00 a.m. in Networking Tent.
TRANSPORTATION & FUELS
162. Biodiesel - Community Resource Development
and Beyond: Learn what types of vehicles you
can run on B100 and how to avoid the common
pitfalls. From oil acquisition techniques and
production methods to cooperative development
and implementation strategies. (Beginner –
Intermediate) Steve Fugate. Sunday 11:00 a.m. in
Black Tent.
163. Biogas Benefits Against Poverty: Learn some of the
benefits of biogas in combating poverty. Learn
and discuss about a $30 biogas digester designed
for Lesser Developed Countries. (Beginner,
Intermediate) David House, Author of The
Complete Biogas Handbook. Sunday 11:00 a.m. in
Brown Tent.
164. Biomass Gasification: Join members of Sustain
Jefferson as they discuss Bio-mass energy,
Rocket Stoves, and other biogas equipment. There
will be a hands-on showing of devices. (Beginner
- Advanced) Sustain Jefferson Members. Friday
5:00 p.m. in Brown Tent.
165. Build an Electric Motorcycle: Learn to build your
own electric motorcycle. Presentation details how
anyone can convert a motorcycle to clean and quiet
battery-electric power that can be run on renewable
energy. (Beginner) Benjamin Nelson, Electric Vehicle
Association. Sunday 2:00 p.m. in White Tent.
166. Build Your Own Electric Car: Learn to build your
own electric car. Presentation details how anyone
can convert a car to clean and quiet batteryelectric
power that can be run on renewable energy.
(Beginner) Benjamin Nelson, Electric Vehicle
Association. Saturday 4:00 p.m. in Brown Tent.
167. Ethanol Production - Still Crazy After All These
Years!: Our goal is to create 180 or higher proof
ethanol at a scale that is sustainable and provides a
measure of “insurance” that a liquid transportation
fuel will be available in the event of price spikes in
gasoline or oil supply disruption. (Intermediate)
Jack Tambornino, Kelly Barker, and Beth Gehred,
Ethanol distillation producers/installers. Friday
10:00 a.m. in Brown Tent.
168. EV Charging: Electric vehicles are making a
comeback. Come and learn about the charging
options for EV’s. (Beginner – Intermediate) Stuart
Irwin, ClipperCreek. Saturday 2:00 p.m. in the
Brown Tent.
169. Fifty Ways to Leave Your Car At Home: Tips to use
your car less or not at all. Includes piggy-backing,
hyper-miling, public transportation, car-sharing,
ride-sharing/bartering, bicycling, walking safely,
and making good use of your parked car at home!
(Beginner) Lea Karlssen, Operating a business
car-free for 11 years. Saturday 11:00 a.m. in
Brown Tent.
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