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Toby Hemenway : , 2009 Chelsea Green : author of the world’s leading book on permaculture, Gaia’s Garden, A guide to Home-Scale Permaculture : is the Friday September 25 th keynote speaker taking place at 5 p.m. Hemenway will also lead a workshop, Water Wisdom for Dry Climates : Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. The workshop addresses one of the most vital elements to sustainable living, water! This timely workshop will show you how to turn water scarcity into water abundance with simple techniques that can be used anywhere.

Register in advance : for this workshop. The cost is $50 per person. Learn his simple techniques.

- Create

water-harvesting : landscapes that can make even a few inches of rainfall per year keep your garden green and reduce costly water bills
- Hear how to turn your backyard into a living sponge
- Get tips on utilization of greywater : harvesting


A host of expert speakers include Saturday Keynote Speaker, Karl Rabago, Austin Energy; Sunday Keynote Speaker, Bob Dixson, Mayor of Greensburg, Kansas; and others talk about the latest developments in green living, climate change and renewable energy resources. According to Russel Smith, Executive Director of TREIA, "The Roundup is a unique opportunity for people to learn about all aspects of living greener, compare notes with others and compare a wide range of related products and companies."


The 10th Annual Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair : , a Texas statewide green living fair, is the largest in the South taking place Friday, September 25 th through Sunday, the 27 th .

The Roundup is located at Market Square in downtown Fredericksburg, Texas and costs $10 on Friday or Sunday, $12 on Saturday. A weekend pass can be purchased for $20 and children under 12 are free.

Proceeds will benefit TREIA : and TXSES : , two Texas non-profits that strive to increase the awareness of renewable energy applications and promote their use. Major sponsorship is provided by Texas State Energy Conservation Office. Other supporters include.
Austin Energy Green Building Program, Austin Energy Green Choice Program and Cliff Bar. For details or to register for the workshop contact 877-376-8638 or email roundup@txses.org : mailto:roundup@txses.org .


Dubay Communications for Texas Solar Energy SocietyDebrah Dubay,

512-627-3782 melrosedubay@gmail.com : mailto:melrosedubay@gmail.com