The Teton County Library

Green Programs

The library presents workshops and programs that help educate the community on sustainable issues. We partner with many community organizations in this effort. All of the library’s sustainable building operations support the Town and County’s 10x10 initiative.

2011

22 FEBRUARY, TUESDAY
Winter Wonders with a Park Ranger 2-3 p.m. Ages 4 to 10. On this school closure day, join a GTNP Park Ranger to learn about stories in the snow left behind by wildlife. A hands-on tracking book activity follows. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Free. Youth Services, 733-2164 ext. 103, .

1 FEBRUARY, TUESDAY
What’s to Know About Coal? With Chuck Dahl of Geologists of Jackson Hole 6-7:30 p.m. How important is coal to you? Coal is used to generate 50% of the electric power in the U.S. and is one of the keystones of the Wyoming state budget. Economic geologist Chuck Dahl will demonstrate how the physical and chemical compositions of different types of coal, as well as the locations of coal deposits, drive economic decisions and the uses of these coals, and much more. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Free. Adult Humanities Coordinator, Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135, .

25 JANUARY, TUESDAY
Geologists of JH: The Year Without Summer 6-8 p.m. Presented with the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival. Almost 200 years ago, in 1815, Mount Tambora in Indonesia exploded. It was the most deadly volcanic eruption in human history, killing 120,000 people. A year later hundreds of thousands of people around the globe starved to death. Two experts on opposite sides of the planet investigate: one to search for bodies beneath volcanic debris, the other to find out whether this explosion really plunged the world into instant climate change. Following the film, Geologists of Jackson Hole leads a discussion about the role of volcanic eruptions in climate change, creation of our atmosphere, and other major impacts. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Free. Adult Humanities Coordinator, Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135, .

18 JANUARY, TUESDAY
Geologist of JH: “Papua New Guinea: Dramatic Scenery, People, & Geology” 6-8 p.m. Having had the opportunity to work in Papua New Guinea for six years on petroleum exploration efforts, John Hebberger Jr. was able to not only study geology that is in some ways similar to western Wyoming’s, but to take photos of rugged beauty and equally incredible people and cultures. This presentation will be part travelogue, part geologic story, and a look at cultures believed to date back to well over 30,000 years. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Free. Adult Humanities Coordinator, Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135, .

5 JANUARY, WEDNESDAY
From the Gulf to the Arctic: Energy Challenges and Opportunities 6-7 p.m. Taldi Walter, Assistant Director of Government Relations for the National Audubon Society, will present an update on what Audubon has been doing and continues to do on the ground in the Gulf region in response to the largest environmental catastrophe in U.S. history. Presented by the Murie Center. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Free. Adult Humanities Coordinator, Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135, .

2010

DECEMBER 1-JAN 12
Exhibition: The Refuge & the Muries: An Arctic Exploration. Olaus and Mardy Murie played a pivotal role in preserving the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge – one of the world’s last unaltered landscapes. The Murie Center celebrates the Refuge’s 50th anniversary with an interactive exhibit of stunning photos and sound recordings. See artifacts from the 1956 Murie Arctic Expedition, which provided political momentum for preserving the Refuge’s millions of acres of pristine wildlife habitat. Read journal entries and view photos from local writer and adventurer Molly Loomis, who in 2010 retraced the expedition, following in the adventurous spirit of the Muries. The Murie Center presents this exhibit, on view through Jan. 12. Location: Library Exhibit Gallery. Free. Adult Humanities Coordinator, Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135 or .

16 DECEMBER, THURSDAY
Connecting with Wildness: Molly Loomis’ Arctic Exploration in Alaska 6-7 p.m. Olaus and Mardy Murie advocated for preservation of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge – one of the world’s last unaltered landscapes. Their journey to this remote part of Alaska in 1956 led to the preservation of this area as wilderness. But debate still swirls around the future of this wild place. Local writer and adventurer Molly Loomis retraced the Muries’ expedition in the summer of 2010. She will show slides and share stories from her trek, driven by the same spirit of adventure and relentless curiosity as the Muries. Presented by The Murie Center. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Free. Adult Humanities Coordinator, Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135, .

16 NOVEMBER, TUESDAY
Geologists of JH Presentation: “Galápagos: Birthplace of Natural Selection” with Peter Ward 6-7:30 p.m. Join Geologists of Jackson Hole member, Peter Ward, as he describes his close-up images of the fauna, flora and their geologic foundation taken during his two-week exploration of the Galápagos Islands - 171 years after Darwin. Learn why the Galápagos are one of the earth’s most unique places and why these isolated islands played such a key role in the development of the all-important concept of natural selection. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Free. Adult Humanities Coordinator, Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135 or .

13 NOVEMBER, SATURDAY
Saturday U Fall Session: The Free One-Day College Education 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Three University of Wyoming professors explore provocative questions. Subjects include the economics of climate change; the role of free speech in academia; and navigating the digital age. A roundtable discussion over lunch follows the morning lectures. No homework, no tests - the only requirement is a love of learning. Presented by University of Wyoming and Foundation, Wyoming Humanities Council, Teton County Library and Foundation, Central Wyoming College and the National Museum of Wildlife Art. Location: National Museum of Wildlife Art Cook Auditorium. Free. Adult Humanities Coordinator, Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135 or .

30 SEPTEMBER, THURSDAY
Shorebirds of the Arctic, Threats in the Gulf. 7-8 p.m. Manomet Center for Conservation scientist Stephen Brown will present a stunning slideshow based on research expeditions to Alaska’s North Slope, and the book “Arctic Wings:  Birds of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.“ Arctic shorebirds complete epic migrations between the ends of the earth, highlighting the interconnectedness of the hemisphere, and illustrating the importance of halting global climate change before their habitats are destroyed. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Adult Humanities Coordinator, Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135 or .

17 SEPTEMBER, FRIDAY
Mass Migrations with Ed Cameron. 7 p.m. It has been predicted that as many as 150 million people may be forced from their homes due to rising sea levels and climate change. Climate change and governance specialist Ed Cameron will address the social implications of these mass migrations, mitigation, adaptation and global responsibility. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Adult Humanities Coordinator, Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135 or .

7 SEPTEMBER, TUESDAY
Global Competition for Energy: Wyoming & the World. 6 p.m. From China to the Middle East to Wyoming, the global competition for energy will be the focus of a University of Wyoming-presented symposium exploring issues of energy security, the looming global energy crunch and the future prospects for cooperation or conflict. Four presenters will do a short presentation followed by a panel discussion and Q & A. The symposium is cosponsored by the UW International Studies Program, School of Energy Resources (SER) and History Department. Cost: Free. Location: Center for the Arts. Contact: Adult Humanities Coordinator, Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135 or .

11 AUGUST, WEDNESDAY
Nature Mapping Training. 12:30-3 p.m. Become a certified nature mapper. Nature Mapping is a citizen science project that relies on community members to gather information about Jackson Hole’s wildlife to create a better understanding of their habitat and habits. The training will teach you how to turn everyday wildlife observations into useful data. To register, please contact or Chuck Schneebeck at 733-1582. Space is limited; bring a laptop to the training if you have one. Nature Mapping Jackson Hole is a collaborative project of the Meg & Bert Raynes Wildlife Fund and the Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation. Cost: Free. Location: Conference Room. Contact: Adult Humanities Coordinator, Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135.

6 JULY, TUESDAY
Geologists of Jackson Hole Present Chuck Dahl: Travels of a Mining Geologist. 6-7:30 p.m. Living in 30 countries and traveling in 30 more, Chuck Dahl worked as a mining geologist, helping to find the materials that enable our modern way-of-life: copper, iron, gold, cobalt, and more. Dahl will show slides of mines from around the world and daily life in many of the countries where he worked: Uganda, Zambia, Namibia, Papua New Guinea, Argentina, Chile and more. Discover what it takes to find these metals, crucial to today’s industry and society. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Adult Humanities Coordinator, Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135 or .

JULY, ALL MONTH
Book Display: Get Outside! It’s finally summer in the Tetons…and time to get outside! This month’s book display is full of ideas to get you out and enjoying our beautiful valley. Check out a favorite activity or explore something new! Cost: Free. Location: Library Main Room. Contact: Diana Eden or Cindy Satagaj-Radda, 733-2164 ext. 262.

JUNE 7 - JULY 20
Photo Exhibit - Slow Motion Hurricane: Mountain Pine Beetle in the Rockies. By the year 2013, it is predicted that “most mature lodgepole pine forests in the American Rockies will be dead,” reports the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. As more pine needles turn red, a sign they are dead, the enormous rust-colored swaths left behind indicate the widening impact on tourism, recreation, scenery, logging, watersheds, wildlife and habitat. Josh King set out in May 2009 to photograph the beetle infestation in the Medicine Bow National Forest. Cost: Free. Location: Library Exhibit Gallery. Contact: Adult Humanities Coordinator, Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135 or .

23 JUNE, WEDNESDAY
Save Our Oceans Recycling Craft. Two sessions: 3-3:45 p.m., 4-4:45 p.m. Bring recyclable clear plastic water bottles—large or small—and help create a “wave” of messages in bottles for the children’s garden of the library. Bottles can also be recycled into painted tropical fish to take home. Grades K-5. Registration required, begins Jun. 16. Cost: Free. Location: Library Backyard or Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Youth Services, 733-2164 ext. 103.

15 JUNE, TUESDAY
Nature Mapping Training. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nature Mapping is a citizen science project that relies on community members to gather information about the wildlife in Jackson Hole, in order to create a better understanding of where they live and when they are there. The training will teach you how to turn everyday wildlife observations into valuable data.  By completing the training you will become a certified nature mapper. Three training opportunities offered this summer: June 15, 5:30-8:00 p.m.; July 10 9-11:30 a.m.; August 11, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. To register for one of the training sessions please contact or Chuck Schneebeck at 733-1582. Space is limited; bring a laptop to the training if you have one. Nature Mapping Jackson Hole is a collaborative project of the Meg & Bert Raynes Wildlife Fund and the Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation. Cost: Free. Location: Conference Room.

17 APRIL, SATURDAY
Renewable Energy Workshop with Andy Tyson & Charlie Woodward. 1-4:30 p.m. This workshop will be divided into three parts: How renewable energy works; viewing and explanation of equipment that makes solar energy possible; and how to set up solar in your house. This hands-on educational workshop is led by local experts Andy Tyson, owner of Creative Energies and Charlie Woodward, owner of Natural Resource Co. There will be plenty of time to ask questions and begin planning your own renewable energy project. Copresented by Jackson Whole Grocer & Teton County Library Foundation. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Adult Humanities Coordinator, Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135 or .

9 APRIL, FRIDAY
The Natural Step: A Strategic Framework for a Sustainable Society. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sustainability is becoming a mainstream concept but it can also be vague, complex and poorly understood. Duke Castle, a co-founder of The Natural Step Network which provides a scientific framework to guide sustainability initiatives, will talk about how the method is being used in Portland and throughout the U.S., as well as how it might apply to our Energy Sustainability Project or Comp Plan. Copresented by Jackson Whole Grocer, Clearview Strategies & Teton County Library Foundation, with complementary refreshments. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Adult Humanities Coordinator, Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135 or .

25 MARCH, THURSDAY
On the Ice: Polar Bear International Ambassadors. 7-8:30 p.m. Join Hillary Lavino, a senior at Jackson Hole High School, and Hayden Shea, a junior at Journeys School, for an evening of slides, video and true stories from their experience as participants in the Polar Bear International Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba during the polar bear migration. Learn about the current state of polar bears and global warming through stories and pictures of their experience on the ice. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Teen Program Coordinator, Steve Whisenand, 733-2164 ext. 247.

15 MARCH, MONDAY
Environmental Health Forum: Live a Healthier Life. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Find out how you and your family can live a healthier life. This presentation covers what you can do to avoid environmental health hazards, from getting mammograms to radon testing to using a cell phone, and much more. Presented by the Environmental Health Trust, a Jackson-based nonprofit foundation that promotes environmental health in our community. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Adult Humanities Coordinator, Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135 or .

20 JANUARY, WEDNESDAY
Exhibition - The Last Polar Bear: Facing the Truth of a Warming World. Steven Kazlowski’s photographs bear witness to the polar bear as it faces rapid changes in the Arctic environment and celebrate the remarkable adaptations of these magnificent animals. The exhibit sheds light on the unique biology of polar bears and the intricate web of life to which they belong — and upon which they depend. Included is an 8-minute short film “Ice Bears of the Beaufort.“ “The Last Polar Bear” was organized by the Burke Museum in partnership with Braided River, a branch of The Mountaineers Books. On display through April 4. Cost: Free. Location: Library Exhibit Gallery. Contact: Adult Humanities Coordinator, Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135 or .

2009
8 September, Tuesday
How Greening Your Home Can Help Your Health & The Planet. 6:30pm-8pm. What are the hidden dangers in consumer products? Are there safer ways to clean your home? Pediatrician Dr. Lisa Ridgeway and noted scientist and author Dr. Devra Lee Davis present simple green and cost-effective techniques for keeping ourselves and our families healthy. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Adult Humanities Coordinator, Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135, .

1 September, Tuesday
Reduce Global Warming? Yes, We Can! 6pm-8pm. The Geologists of Jackson Hole present Dr. Peter Ward, former U. S. Geologic Survey geologist, who will review his research on volcanic eruptions and show that these eruptions can both cool and heat the Earth. Dr. Ward has tied the effects of volcanic eruptions on climate to the amount of sulfur dioxide released by the eruptions. This startling finding suggests that sulfur dioxide, NOT carbon dioxide, may be the primary cause of global climate change. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: John Hebberger Jr., 413-0561.

18 August, Tuesday
World Oil & Energy: Driving Our Economy, Threatening Our Future. 6-8 p.m. John Willott, President of the Geologists of Jackson Hole, discusses current and future energy use by countries around the globe. Several energy sources from wind and solar to nuclear and coal powers will be overviewed, as well as the carbon footprint of each source and its potential to fill future energy demand. The audience will be invited to ask questions. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Adult Humanities Coordinator, Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135.

4 August, Tuesday
Geologists of Jackson Hole Film Screening: Crude. 6-8 p.m. From the food on our tables to the fuel in our cars, crude oil seeps invisibly into almost every part of modern-day life. “Crude” spans 160 million years of the Earth’s history to reveal the story of oil from its birth in the dinosaur-inhabited past to its ascendancy to an indispensable ingredient. For more, see http://www.crudethemovie.com. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Adult Humanities Coordinator, Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135.

28 July, Tuesday
Teton Area 10x10 Book Club. 6-7 p.m. Founder and president of Eco-Logistics, Keith Peters leads the 10x10 Book Club’s July discussion of “Confessions of an Eco-Sinner” by Fred Pearce. Peters is an active volunteer for various community efforts to conserve energy and reduce the amount of trash being sent to the landfill in Sublette County. Hosted by the Library and Teton Climate Collaborative, with support from 1 % for the Tetons, the 10x10 Book Club meets the last Tuesday of each month to discuss books about the environment. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Adult Humanities Coordinator Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135.

27 July, Monday
Build an Electric Car. 2-3:30 p.m. Join visiting educator and author, Dr. Ed Sobey, to build an electric car… on the small scale, anyway. Working in an intimate team, teens will design, build and test a model car powered by a battery. Zoom it across the library floor! Open to area teens & ‘tweens entering grades 6-12. ADVANCE SIGN-UP REQUIRED. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Youth Services Desk, 733-2164 ext. 103.

8 July, Wednesday
Radical Recycling. 3-5 p.m. Ages 4-10. Have a canvas bag, T-shirt or kitchen linens (think napkins, apron or hand towel) in need of a little decoration? Create one-of-a-kind fabric art. You bring the fabric; we provide the decorations. Registration required, begins June 17. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium or Library Backyard. Contact: Youth Services Desk or call 733-2164 ext. 103.

30 June, Tuesday
Teton Area 10 x 10 Book Club. 6-7 p.m. Read and discuss provocative books about the environment. June’s read is “The Legend of Colton H. Bryant,” by Alexandra Fuller. Next month, July 28 discussion features “Confessions of an Eco-Sinner” by Fred Pearce. Discounted books available for purchase at all local bookstores. Hosted by the library, presented by Pursue Balance, with funding from 1% for the Tetons. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Adult Humanities Coordinator Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135.

29 June, Monday
Environmental Forum on Cancer: The Number One Killer in Teton County. 7-9 p.m. Learn why cancer is the leading cause of death in our community, and what you can do to lower your risk of the disease, in this multimedia lecture by Devra Davis and panel discussion with Jim Little of Teton Pediatrics, Maureen Blum of Teton County Board of Health, and Linda Baker of Upper Green River Valley Coalition. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Adult Humanities Coordinator Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135.

3 June, Wednesday
92Y Live: Forum on Sustainable Global Enterprise with Panelists Al Gore, Stuart Hart, H. Fisk Johnson and Ratan Tata. 6-7:30 p.m. The three-day Cornell Global Forum culminates in this exploration of the intersection between clean technology and business development at the “Base of the Pyramid,” the socioeconomic designation of the world’s four and a half billion poor. The library presents Forum on Sustainable Global Enterprise live, via satellite, as part of a series of all-star programs broadcast live from 92nd Street Y in New York City. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Adult Humanities Coordinator Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135.

26 May, Tuesday
Teton Area 10 x 10 Book Club: In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan. 6-7 p.m. Read and discuss provocative books about the environment on the last Tuesday of the month. May’s pick is “In Defense of Food” by Michael Pollan. Discussion books are available for a 25% discount at all local bookstores. Hosted by the library and funded by a grant from 1 % for the Tetons. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Adult Humanities Coordinator, 733-2164 ext. 135.

31 March, Tuesday
Teton Area 10 x 10 Book Club. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Read and discuss provocative books about the environment. Nancy Taylor, author of “Go Green,” will lead this discussion of “Biomimicry” by Janine Benyus. Books available for purchase with a 25 percent discount at Main Event. Hosted by the library, and presented by Pursue Balance, with funding from 1 % for the Tetons. Cost: Free. Location: Conference Room. Contact: Adult Humanities Coordinator, 733-2164 ext. 135.

2 March, Monday
Foreign Policy Discussion Series: The Arctic. 6-7 p.m. Discover, discuss and decide opinions on an array of foreign policy matters with Great Decisions. Drop in to watch a short video and discuss how rising global temperatures in the Arctic are affecting the region’s environment and potential for development. Handouts provided; no preparation necessary. Join one or all of the weekly programs. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Adult Humanities Coordinator, 733-2164 ext. 135.

24 February, Tuesday
Teton Area 10 x 10 Book Club. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Read and discuss provocative books about the environment. Lower Valley Energy’s Brian Tanabe will lead the February discussion of “Hot, Flat, and Crowded” by Thomas Friedman. Nancy Taylor, author of “Go Green,” will lead a March 31 discussion of “Biomimicry” by Janine Benyus. Books available for purchase with a 25 percent discount at Main Event. Hosted by the library, and presented by Pursue Balance, with funding from 1 % for the Tetons. Cost: Free. Location: Conference Room. Contact: Adult Humanities Coordinator, 733-2164 ext. 135.

23 February, Monday
Foreign Policy Discussion Series: Energy & the Global Economy. 6-7 p.m. Drop in to watch a short video and discuss weekly topics on an array of foreign policy matters. This week’s discussion focuses on how rising energy prices – driven by instability in key producing regions, such as the Middle East, and increasing demand from developing countries – are affecting the global economy. Handouts provided. No preparation necessary. Join one or all of the weekly programs. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Adult Humanities Coordinator, 733-2164 ext. 135.

27 January, Tuesday
Teton Area 10 x 10 Book Club. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Read and discuss provocative books about the environment. Jackson Community Recycling’s Heather Overholser leads the January discussion of “Cradle to Cradle” by William McDonough and Michael Braungart. Lower Valley Energy’s Brian Tanabe will lead a Feb. 24 discussion of “Hot, Flat, and Crowded” by Thomas Friedman. Nancy Taylor, author of “Go Green,” will lead a March 31 discussion of “Biomimicry” by Janine Benyus. Books available for purchase with a 25 percent discount at Main Event. Hosted by the library, and presented by Pursue Balance, with funding from 1 % for the Tetons. Cost: Free. Location: Conference Room.

12 January, Monday
Documentary Film Club: “Up the Yangtze.” 6-8 p.m. A mythic waterway, known in China as simply “The River,” the Yangtze is about to be transformed by the biggest hydroelectric dam in history. The Three Gorges Dam, a contested symbol of the Chinese economic miracle, provides the epic backdrop for this documentary film about life inside modern China. The library hosts monthly screenings, showcasing provocative, contemporary films. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Adult Humanities Coordinator, 733-2164 ext. 135.

2008
15 November, Saturday
A Sky View of Wyoming Gas Drilling. 4:30-5:30 p.m. SkyTruth founder, John Amos shares satellite and aerial images of how natural gas drilling is sweeping through Wyoming’s Powder River Basin and Upper Green River Basin. Amos also shows potential drilling scenarios for the Wyoming Range and Atlantic Rim, south of Rawlins. This program is featured in conjunction with the Exhibition: The New Gold Rush: Images of Coalbed Methane, on view through Dec. 30 in the library’s Exhibit Gallery. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Adult Humanities Coordinator, 733-2164 ext. 135.

13 November - 30 December
Exhibition - The New Gold Rush: Images of Coalbed Methane. See the changes sweeping the open range with this unusual exhibit, combining photographs and satellite images. Four artists, John Amos, Ann Fuller, Patrick Smith and Ted Wood, chronicle how natural gas drilling is altering northern Wyoming’s Powder River Basin. They provide a portrait of the people and the place, now being crisscrossed by pipelines, utility lines, roads, well pads and other changes from the energy boom. On view during regular library hours, Nov. 13 to Dec. 30. Cost: Free. Location: Library’s Exhibit Gallery. Contact: Adult Humanities Coordinator, 733-2164 ext. 135.

23 July, Wednesday
Lunch ‘n Learn: Introduction to Sustainable Investing. 12-2 p.m. Sustainable business MBA candidate and Teton Science Schools Marketing Coordinator, Steve Jansen, guides attendees through sustainable investment history, performances, strategies, and the latest online “green” investing tools. Registration required; begins July 9. Light fare provided. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Computer and Information Center, 733-2164 ext. 106.

31 May, Saturday
The Future of Green Building. 10 a.m.-noon. Participate in this in-depth discussion with organicARCHITECT’s principle designer Eric Corey Freed, author of “Green Building and Remodeling for Dummies.”  Bagels and coffee provided. Location: Conference Room. Contact: Adult Humanities Program Coordinator, 733-2164 ext. 135.

30 May, Friday
Green Building for Dummies. 5:30 p.m. Join award-winning “green” architect and author of “Green Building and Remodeling for Dummies” Eric Corey Freed for a discussion on green architecture and sustainable building design. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Adult Humanities Program Coordinator, 733-2164 ext. 135.

7 May, Wednesday
Lunch ‘n Learn: Introduction to Sustainable Investing. Noon-2 p.m. Sustainable business MBA candidate and Teton Science Schools Marketing Coordinator, Steve Jansen, guides attendees through sustainable investment history, performances, strategies, and the latest online “green” investing tools. Registration required; light lunch provided. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Computer and Information Center, 733-2164 ext. 106.

21 April, Monday
CFL Bulb Give-away. Teton County Library and Lower Valley Energy (LVE) just made it a little easier to be green. Beginning Monday, April 21, when you check out a book at the library (or CD, magazine, DVD etc.) you will also be offered a free compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulb. Lower Valley Energy has teamed up with the Library to distribute up to 1,000 free CFL bulbs to the community. One of these CFL bulbs uses about 75 percent less energy and lasts up to 10 times longer than a standard incandescent bulb.

16 February, Saturday
Solar Power Workshop with Charlie Woodward. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Solar energy expert Charlie Woodward offers basic instruction on solar power installations, including options appropriate for northwestern Wyoming and for homeowners. Woodward is the CEO of Natural Resource Co. and was project manager for the library’s solar installation. Light fare provided; registration required. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Adult Program Coordinator, 733-2164 ext. 135.

10 January, Thursday
D.I.Y.: Teen Green Crafting. 4-5:30 p.m. Meleta Buckstaff, JHHS ‘05 graduate and Etsy.com crafter, shows teens how to make crafts from recycled goods including a wrist cuff from vintage neckties and books from recycled paper. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Youth Services, 733-2164 ext. 103.

2007
10 December, Monday
Build Beautiful, Build Local: Homes of Wood, Stone, Clay & Straw. 7-8 p.m. Teton Sustainability Project and Teton County Library present the authors of “Natural Timber Frame Homes,” Jerod Pfeffer and Wayne Bingham. The authors show slides to illustrate how locally available wood, stone, clay and straw can be combined to create attractive, durable and environmentally-friendly abodes suited for this region’s cold climate. Snacks provided; book-signing to follow. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Adult Program Coordinator, 733-2164 ext. 135.

27 September, Thursday
Library Goes Solar. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Meet the partners helping Teton County Library generate power from the sun. Hear experts discuss the library’s new solar panels, the possibilities for going solar, as well as county-wide efforts to go green. A live demonstration of how the library tracks its solar power will follow. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Dail Barbour, 733-2164 ext. 121.

10 May, Thursday
Living Large in a Tiny Home. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Discover what it’s like to live in a hand-built house smaller than some bathrooms. Jay Shafer, founder of Tumbleweed Tiny House Company, shares his experience designing, building, (and inhabiting) a 100-square-foot home that affords luxurious living while reducing maintenance and environmental costs. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135.

23 April, Monday
Spring into Solar: Energy Options. 7-8:30 p.m. Celebrate the Spring Earth Festival by learning what it’s like to power up with solar energy. Creative Energies Co-founder Andy Tyson presents first-hand experience and practical advice for powering homes with renewable energy, particularly solar electrical systems. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135.

For more information, contact Dail Barbour 733-2164 ext. 121 or