Conservation, energy on tap for expo

Conservation and energy efficiency will be featured at the 2012 Sustainable Living Expo Oct. 27 at the Dixon Springs Ag Center, Simpson. The program will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is offered free.

Kay Shipman

Published: Oct 1, 2012

Programs and demonstrations on energy, conservation, and local foods will be offered throughout the day. Based on the popularity of last fall’s expo, a large turnout is expected in the event’s third year.

Sponsors include the Shawnee Resource, Conservation, and Development Area, Connect SI, University of Illinois, Shawnee Communications, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Forest Service, USDA Sustainable Ag Research and Education, Southeastern Illinois College, Shawnee College, John A. Logan College, Rend Lake College, and WSIU Public Broadcasting.

More information is available online at www.SLExpo.org and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SLExpo.

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