"Sustainabilty at Bowdoin College" talk on Thursday, Feb. 14

Keisha Payson, Bowdoin College's Sustainability Coordinator, will give a talk titled "Sustainability at Bowdoin College," on Thursday, Feb. 14th, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the F.W. Horch store, 56 Maine Street, in downtown Brunswick. The talk is free and open to the public.

"As a four year institution, each year there is a new audience to engage," says Payson. "And there are new technologies continually emerging that we can explore as means of reducing our environmental impact. I've been in my position six years and it's never boring."

Payson will talk about commitments that Bowdoin College has made to lower greenhouse gas emissions and the strategies the College has undertaken to begin that process. Topics will include everything from renovating older buildings on campus to improve energy efficiency and incorporate renewable energy sources, to how the College engages with students to take an active role in helping to conserve energy, reduce waste and support local agriculture.

Seating is limited, so those interested in attending are encouraged to call the store at 729-4050 to reserve a seat.

The talk is part of the F.W. Horch series on sustainable living. Each monthly talk is held at the F.W. Horch Sustainable Goods & Supplies store, 56 Maine Street, Brunswick at 7:00 pm on the second Thursday of the month. March's talk will be on the topic of designing and building your own super efficient home.