The Green Academy
The Green Academy is an environmental awareness program for city residents that gives participants a chance to learn from regional experts on important environmental issues of the day. Information will be shared on topics suchas energy conservation, weatherization, renewable energy, water conservation, green building and more.
The Citizens for Clean and Green Committee will offer another installment of its popular City of Roanoke Green Academy beginning Thursday, March 1, at Fishburn Park Elementary School.
Sessions will be held on consecutive Thursday evenings March 1, 8, 15, and 22 (please note corrected dates), with a light dinner at 5:30 p.m. and presentations from 6 to 8 p.m. A graduation will be held on Thursday, March 29.
Clean Valley Council will be leading sessions on recycling and stormwater. Come check us out!
Participation is free, but space is limited, and registration is required. An application form is available on the city's website at www.roanokeva.gov/green.
For more information about the program, contact
City of Roanoke Director of General Services and Sustainability
Ken Cronin
at 853-1805.
