Earth Hour Eve at the John Park Homestead
Saturday, March 31st, everyone around the world will be asked to turn off non-essential lights and electric appliances from 8:30 to 9:30 pm, local time. You can spend Earth Hour sitting around in the dark OR you can come to the John R. Park Homestead's Earth Hour Eve program the day before and get inspired for interesting ways to experience life without electricity.
Visitors will learn the history of lighting at the electricity-free 1850’s farm. Costumed guides will share some old fashioned tips for energy conservation, as guests participate in electricity-free activities that were popular in pioneer times.
“There won’t be a dull moment in this after dark adventure,” promises Homestead Curator, Janet Cobban. “We'll have the electric lights on in the gift shop and washrooms when you first arrive, then the switch is flipped and all activities will be conducted by candle lantern. Play old fashioned games, make taffy on snow, do some star gazing, and get inspired for your own Earth Hour celebrations.”
Earth Hour Eve is held Friday March 30, at 7:30pm, and the cost is $15 per person. Pre-registration is required for this after-dark event; register in advance in person, or online at: www.onlineregistrations.ca/jrph.
The Homestead is located at: 915 County Road 50 East, on the lake between Kingsville and Colchester. For more information, phone: 519-738-2029 or email: jrph@erca.org. All event details are also listed on ERCA’s website: www.erca.org.
by Deborah Jones Publisher
Biz X Magazine
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