The Town of Simsbury presents "Gifford's Green Conversations."  Named  in honor of Simsbury's own Gifford Pinchot (1st Chief of the U.S. Forest Service), these forums address key environmental issues, providing overviews of specific green initiatives and "conversations" on how the town can become more "green".
 
Thursday, August 7th, 2008~7:30 p.m.  - 9:00 p.m.
Topic:  "Solar 101"

Enjoy a primer on solar power!  Join local environmental leaders Nevin Christensen & Jill Paterson for a lively conversation on the possibilities of solar energy.  Get a firsthand peak at Flamig Farm's Solar PV's and hear their plans for solar hot water on the barn.

Host: Flamig Farm

Speakers:       Farmer Nevin Christensen of Flamig Farm & Jill Paterson, Host of SCTV's Green Been Magazine
Location:       Flamig Farm (Pavilion), 7 Shingle Mill Road, West

Simsbury, Connecticut 06092   http://www.flamigfarm.com/
 
This program is free and all are encouraged to attend.  Light refreshments will be served.
For more information on Simsbury's green programs, please visit the town web site http://www.simsbury-ct.gov or contact John Hampton,

Deputy First Selectman at JHampton@simsbury-ct.gov.