Green Roofs and Living Walls Seminar at Selby Gardens
Date: March 23, 2007
Time: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Great Room by the Bay
Contact: Donna Krabill
Phone: 941.366.5731 Extenstion 237
Email: dkrabill@selby.org
The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and MyGreenBuildings will cosponsor
an all-day seminar, on March 23, 2007, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The
public is invited to attend a free lecture, “Green Roofs and Living
Walls, on the preceding evening, March 22 at 8:00 p.m. Both
events will take place in the Great Room by the Bay on the Selby
Gardens campus, 811 South Palm Avenue in Sarasota, Florida.
The seminar is designed to clarify the definition of the term “green”
and to inform homeowners and others about the rapidly expanding array
of green products and efficient home and garden related systems
available for the residents of West Coast Florida. Those interested in
reducing their own environmental impact on our community and the world
should not miss this opportunity to learn how to save money, and
substantially reduce their reliance on energy, water, and potentially
harmful or polluting chemicals. Subjects to be addressed by experts
include: smart landscapes, green roof systems, green building
construction, high efficiency design, local resources and products that
promote efficient resource use, healthy homes, local incentives,
rebates, and the certification process tomake it green
Many of the products and services described by seminar speakers will be
on display, some available without charge. Time will be allowed for
attendees to ask questions during a wrap-up panel discussion.
Seminar admission is $25 per person. Bring your own lunch or purchase
for and additional $10. Attendees will receive a 10% discount at the
gift shops for the day and one free general admission pass to visit the
Gardens again at a later date, valued at $12. Those interested may
register by calling 941-366-5731, extension239. For further information
call Donna Krabill at 941-366-5731, extension 237.
MyGreenBuildings is an innovative local green building contractor with
a prototype green home under construction, with offices located at 3540
South Osprey Avenue, Suite C., Sarasota, Florida, 34239.
