Skagit Valley College is hosting the Clean Energy and Sustainability Fair in celebration of Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22 and will focus on environmental conservation, clean energy jobs, environmental advocacy, and clean energy technology.
The fair is free and open to the public and will be held 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Knutzen Cardinal Center and Tollefson Plaza at the college’s Mount Vernon campus.
There will be music, crafts, and a plant sale. Highlights of the fair include activities and information tables focused on sustainable gardening, native plants, pruning practices, clean energy careers, the benefits of solar power, battery storage and efficient heating systems.
EV cars, bikes and trucks will be on display including a PACCAR truck and the SVC electric auto fleet.
Enjoy culinary experiences with native foods and sustainability snacks prepared with clean energy.
Come learn about the earth friendly activities of local conservation organizations, park and recreation groups and environmental advocates.
The fair will feature the following participants: WSU Green Transportation Program, Puget Sound Energy, Silfab Solar Panels, Skagit Gleaners, Skagit Watershed Council, Western Solar, Fire Mountain Solar, Trek Bikes Bellingham, Barron Heating, Skagit Conservation District, The, Salish Sea School, Foothills Toyota, New Use Energy Solutions, Truly Electric, EcoTech Solar, Climate Dog, Lautenbach Recycling. Skagit County Public Works Solid Waste Division Community Outreach, Skagit Watershed Council, Skagit Land Trust, Solarize Skagit, RE Sources, Foothills Toyota, Native Plant Society - Salal Chapter, Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation, PACCAR, Honda of Burlington, Dwayne Lanes, and Skagit Cycle.
The fair is sponsored by the Skagit Valley Clean Energy Alliance, Citizens Climate Education (Skagit Chapter) and the SVC Environmental Conservation, First Nations, and Greenhouse and Garden clubs, with support from SVC’s Sustainability Committee.
For directions to the SVC Mount Vernon campus, visit skagit.edu/locations. Free parking and handicap accessible venue. For more information about the fair, contact Sean Howard at Sean.Howard@skagit.edu.
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