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Sustainable Living Series

The Boone County Public Library will offer a summer-long series on sustainable living, with a focus on the relationship between human culture and the natural world we inhibit.

The series kicks-off with three discussions in May:

The Great Work
Tuesday, May 1, 7:00 p.m.
Scheben Branch
How do we transition from a period of human devastation of the Earth to a period when humans are connected to the planet in a mutually beneficial manner? Many questions raised by Thomas Berry’s book, The Great Work, press upon us. Join James Schwantes for a lively discussion of the issues and questions confronting humans at this remarkable time in the history of planet Earth.

Energy Alternatives
Thursday, May 17, 7:00 p.m.
Scheben Branch
Find out how homes use energy and are responsible for pollution. Alternative energy expert John Robbins (and founder of Earthsave) explains how to understand home energy use, set reduction targets, and implement a variety of strategies, including alternative energy sources, to improve your home’s energy efficiency.

A Natural History of Kentucky Trees
Tuesday, May 29, 7:00 p.m.
Scheben Branch
Learn how to recognize some of the major groups of trees seen in Northern Kentucky. Dr. Maggie Whitson from Northern Kentucky University shares some interesting highlights about their biology, their relatives, and their uses by both people and wildlife.

The Scheben Branch Library is at 8899 US 42 in Union, KY 41091. For more information, call 859-384-5550 or visit www.bcpl.org.

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