2009 EXPO FREE Workshops Schedule
2009 Green EXPO Workshop Schedule (downloadable PDF File)
All workshops are FREE to attend thanks to our sponsors.
FRIDAY
1:00-2:00 Composting with The Earth Machine!
Learn how to compost using The Earth Machine http://www.earthmachine.com
Presenter: Adam Schlacter, The Earth Machine
Location: Topiari Bull/Crescent Hill Area (Outdoor)
2:00-2:30 Green Switch
Come see a demonstration of the Green Switch, http://Florida.GreenSwitch.tv/,
The product is an idle current and power saving device. The presentation will feature a “mini” home to show how all the power draining components and thermostats can be switched to save energy and money.
Presenter: Virginia Grabowski, Green Earth Group
Location: The Plaza Room (#2708)
2:30-3:30 Organic Certification: The Current Regulatory Environment
What businesses need to know if they are considering the organic marketplace!
Presenter: Rick Martinez, Founder and Executive Director, Sweetwater Organic Community Farm
Location: The Hillsborough Room (#2709)
SATURDAY
11:00-11:30 Green with Envy
Learn how to “Green” Your Business
Presenters: Thomas Snelling and Jack Bevilacqua, City of Tampa, Growth Management and Development Services
Location: The Plaza Room (#2708)
11:30-12:00 Residential Recycling in Hillsborough County
This workshop will provide information regarding Hillsborough County’s curbside and drop-off recycling programs including how to get started recycling at home and answers to many frequently asked questions.
Presenter: Katie Brown, Waste Reduction Specialist, Hillsborough County Solid Waste Department
Location: The Hillsborough Room (#2709)
12:00-12:30 Green Switch
Come see a demonstration of the Green Switch, http://Florida.GreenSwitch.tv/,
The product is an idle current and power saving device. The presentation will feature a “mini” home to show how all the power draining components and thermostats can be switched to save energy and money.
Presenter: Virginia Grabowski, Green Earth Group
Location: The Plaza Room (#2708)
12:30-1:00 Chipotle Guacamole Cooking Demonstration
Location: Chipotle Booth (see Exhibition Map for specific location)
1:00-2:00 Waterwise
Learn Florida-friendly landscaping principles, water conservation tips, and micro/drip-irrigation. Hillsborough County households will receive a coupon for one free micro-irrigation starter kit (limit one per household and only those that have NOT previously attended a Water-Wise workshop). Coupons can be redeemed for the kit at the Extension office in Seffner, FL.
Presenter: Maria Carver, Water-Wise Program Coordinator, Hillsborough County Extension
Location: The Plaza Room (#2708)
2:00-3:00 Rain Barrels
Learn how Rain Barrels can reduce stormwater runoff and decrease the use of potable water for your landscape! Hillsborough County households attending this workshop will receive a coupon for one free rain barrel (limit one per household and only for those households that have NOT previously attended a Rain Barrel workshop.) Coupons can be redeemed for the rain barrel at the Extension office in Seffner, FL. The 55-gallon barrel includes an installed spigot.
Presenter: Lynn Barber, IFAS, Hillsborough County Extension
Location: The Hillsborough Room (#2709)
3:00-3:30 Green with Envy
Learn how to “Green” Your Business
Presenters: Thomas Snelling and Jack Bevilacqua, City of Tampa, Growth Management and Development Services
Location: The Plaza Room (#2708)