Upcoming Events
GREEN INITIATIVE SERIES
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, 2010 11:00 AM-5:00 PM
Blackstone Canalfest
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 Canalfest, Harding Street, Worcester
Sunday, September 19, 2010 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 , 2010 7:00 PM-8:45 PM
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, APGreen 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, 2010 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
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
Please call 508-754-8760 to register.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 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
** Information is subject to change without notice.