[MassHistPres] Preservation Worcester Green Initiative Schedule

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The National Trust for Historic Preservation has awarded Preservation 
Worcester a grant in support of its Green Initiative.  The Green 
Initiative kicks off in September with a series of events to be held 
during the fall on sustainability, energy conservation, and how 
historic preservation is “green.”  Events are free and open to the 
public except where noted.  See the roster of events below.

Saturday, September 11, 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Blackstone Canal Fest Window Repair Demonstration
A live demonstration and tips on how to tighten up your windows for 
winter
Instructor:  Jim Marcotte, Crown Hill Restorations

Location:    Blackstone Canal Fest, Harding Street, Worcester
        
Sunday, September 19, 11:00 am-5:00 pm  (Rain date:  Sunday, September 
26)
stART on the Street Window Repair Demonstration
A live demonstration and tips on how to tighten up your windows for 
winter
Instructor:  Jim Marcotte, Crown Hill Restorations

Location:    stART on the Street, Park Avenue, Worcester


Wednesday, September 22, 7:00-8:45
Sustainability and Embodied Energy:  Philosophy and Practicality
Two presentations in one evening: Learn why preserving old buildings 
and old windows helps us save energy and is good for the Earth, too.

•   Why Preservation is Green: An Illustrated Talk
Find out why old buildings are inherently “green” and why 
sustainability and historic preservation work hand in hand
Speaker:  Navneet Anand, AAIA, LEED, AP

•   Green Preservation at Work:  Tightening Up Your Old Wood Windows
See a live demonstration with tips on how to tighten up your windows 
for winter.
Learn how simple repairs to old wood windows can help keep the heat in, 
while keeping
good, reusable, old wood windows out of the landfill.
Instructor:  Jim Marcotte, Crown Hill Restorations


Location:  Saxe Room, Worcester Public Library, Salem Square, Worcester
Parking:   Park in the public parking lot behind the library, enter 
from Salem Street


Saturday, October 30, 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Window Repair Workshop
Join this hands-on window weatherization workshop and learn simple 
techniques you will need to make your windows more energy efficient
Instructor:  David Liberty, WindowRepair.com

Workshop Fee:  $35.00
To register, call 508-754-8760.

NOTE:  Registration is required.  Workshop is limited to 10 persons

Location:    Preservation Worcester, 10 Cedar Street, Worcester
Parking:     Park in Preservation Worcester’s lot across the street



Wednesday, November 17, 7:00 pm
Greening the Older Home:  Historic Preservation Meets Energy 
Conservation
Learn how to green your older home without damaging its historic 
fabric.  Get up-to-date information on insulation, window restoration, 
air sealing and renewable energy options
Speakers:
       Rebecca Williams, New England Office, National Trust for Historic 
Preservation
      Sally Zimmerman, Historic New England
      Christopher Skelly, Massachusetts Historical Commission

Location:  New England Dream Center, 5 Chestnut Street, Worcester
               (former Chestnut Street Congregational Church)
Parking:   Park in lot behind the church (enter from Linden Street)
                On-street parking is also available on Chestnut Street 
or Pearl Street