Sat Feb 23 2008 to

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM:

Want to invest in solar energy, your community and the environment? The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) and Go Solar in partnership with Green Venture and the Conserver Society of Hamilton and District invite you to join us for a free community solar power workshop. Find out how easy it is to start generating clean, renewable energy in your neighborhood. RSVP suggested, but not required. Doors open at 9:30am. In addition, attendees are invited to enjoy a light lunch, displays and afternoon of mini-presentations on Greening Your Home.

Location:

First Unitarian Church of Hamilton,

170 Dundurn St. S., Hamilton,

www.greenventure.ca

Region: Halton, Hamilton, Niagara

Sponsor: Green Venture & Conserver Society of Hamilton and District

Contact Info:

Sapphire Singh, Power Shift Coordinator

garden@greenventure.ca

905-540-8787 x18

www.energy.greenventure.ca

Mon Feb 25 and Tue Feb 26, 2008

UPWIND DOWNWIND CONFERENCE: CLIMATE CHANGE & HEALTHY CITIES

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Two day conference to improve understanding of air quality and climate change issues as related to cities, human health and the economy.

Areas of focus:

(1) Air Quality, Climate Change and Public Health

(2) Urban and Transportation Planning,

(3) Science of Climate Change,

(4) Climate Change and Local Partnerships.

Location:

Hamilton Convention Center - 1 Summers Lane, Hamilton, Region: Halton, Hamilton, Niagara

Sponsor: Clean Air Hamilton

Contact Info:

B. Montgomery

cleanair@hamilton.ca

905-546-2424 ext 1275

http://www.cleanair.hamilton.ca/updown/udconf.asp

Mon Feb 25 2008 to Tue Feb 26

CLEAN AIR FAIR - EXHIBITION & TRADE SHOW

Concerned about climate change and want to do something about it? Look no further that the Clean Air Fair (part of the Upwind Downwind Conference). With 45 exhibitors showcasing environmental technologies and information, you can find the information, products, people and solutions on the issues surrounding climate change and air quality. See the Smart Car, electric bicycles, green roofs, solar heating, geothermal heating, wind power and more.

SHOW HOURS:

MONDAY noon til 7pm and TUESDAY 8:30am til 2:30pm

EVENING PRESENTATION: MONDAY***7pm - see below

Location: Hamilton Convention Centre,

1 Summers Lane, Hamilton, Region: Halton, Hamilton, Niagara

Sponsor: City of Hamilton and Clean Air Hamilton

Contact Info:

Laurel Harrison

info@hamiltoneconet.ca

905-561-9852

www.cleanair.hamilton.ca

MON Feb 25 2008

PRESENTATION AND PANEL: WALK & BIKE FOR LIFE: A PATH TO HEALTHY VIBRANT CITIES - WITH GIL PENALOSA

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Free to the public, presentation taking place at UPWIND DOWNWIND CONFERENCE - free to the public. Location: Hamilton Convention Centre, 1 Summers Lane, Hamilton, Region: Halton, Hamilton, Niagara Sponsor: City of Hamilton and Clean Air Hamilton

Contact Info:

Laurel Harrison

905-561-9852

info@hamiltoneconet.ca

www.cleanair.hamilton.ca