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,
16, and 23, 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.
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 such as energy conservation, weatherization,
renewable energy, water conservation, green building and more.
Participation is free, but space is limited, and registration is
required. An application form is available on the city’s website at
http://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.




