Upcoming Events/Programs
"Problems cannot be solved at the same level of awareness
that created them." -Albert Einstein
Energizing Indiana Home Energy Assessments
Do you want to save money on energy expenses this spring? The first step is figuring out how to conserve energy in your home!
Cope Environmental Center is excited to announce a new collaboration with Energizing Indiana as a community partner for their Home Energy Assessment Program.
A FREE Home Energy Assessment will bring trained Energy Advisers into your home to evaluate your energy use and consult you on energy efficient measures you can take to save money and energy. They will even install several low-cost energy-saving measures on the spot including 9 CFL lightbulbs*, two low-flow shower heads, and three faucet aerators!
You Qualify for the Program If:
- You belong to a public utility provider (such as Richmond Power & Light, Duke Energy, IMPA, Indiana Michigan Power, IPL, NIPSCO, Vectren). Cooperative utilities are not eligible.
- Your home has the utility in your name (Many renters can participate!)
- Your home was built before January 1, 2010
- Your home has not undergone a utility-sponsored audit in the last 3 years
If you meet these qualifications, you can sign up at
https://webservices.goodcents.com/PROD/Portlets/Authentication/Authenticate.aspx?ProjectID=60&ProgramID=40&GroupID=CECC11052012
Did we mention that if you sign up through CEC, Energizing Indiana will donate $25 to the center to support its mission and programs?
Don’t own your property? Not a problem!
You can still have a Home Energy Assessment completed on your home, you just need a complete a very short Home Authorization Form. Simply fill out and sign the form corresponding to your electricity provider and present it to your Energy Adviser the day of your audit!
IMPA (Richmond Power and Light) Duke Vectren Indiana Michigan Power NIPSCO IPL
Questions?
If you are unsure about whether or not you qualify, please feel free to contact Mary Jones, Program and Development Coordinator at m.jones@copeenvironmental.org or (765) 855-3188.
More information on Energizing Indiana can be found at https://energizingindiana.com/.
*CFL lightbulbs contain mercury and require proper disposal. The Lowe’s in Richmond, IN collects used CFLs in a bin at the front of the store for recycling.
Junior Ranger Training
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Did you enjoy participating in CEC’s summer camps, but are now too old to attend? Become a Junior Ranger! This training will include an orientation of CEC and what roles Junior Rangers play in our programs. Pizza included!Date: Thursday, May 23rd Time: 4pm-5:30pm Place: Cope Environmental Center Fee: FREE! Registration: Registration required. Call or email Aubrey at 765-855-3188/a.blue@copeenvironmental.org |
Family Earth Day Celebration
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Come out and enjoy a day of fun by learning about local organizations and businesses that are doing their part to be green. Tree and reusable bag giveaways, and more! Check out FEDC website at www.FamilyEarthDayCelebration.org.Date: Saturday, April 20th Time: 10am-2pm Place: Wayne County Fairgrounds; Tom Raper Center Fee: Free!!! Registration: NONE |
Richmond Winter Farmers Market
Cope Environmental Center is proud to support the Richmond Winter Farmers Market this season. The market features fresh produce, baked breads, canned goods, and handmade crafts grown and made by people in our community. Shopping at the market strengthens our local economy by supporting local farmers and artisans. It also reduces our environmental impact by consuming food and goods that are produced close to home instead of shipping them from hundreds and even thousands of miles away! Come see for yourself what all the buzz is about!
Fresh turnips and greens from Tom Cail's farm in New Paris, Ohio
Market Days
The Richmond Winter Farmers Market will be from 10am – 2pm every second and fourth Saturday of the month December-April at Townsend Community Center, 855 N 12th Street in Richmond.
December 8 & 22
January 12 & 26
February 9 & 23
March 9 & 23
April 13 & 27
Toddler Times
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Introduce your little one to nature with a story, hike and a craft!
Dates: Time: 10-11am |
Sustainable Living Demo Home Tours
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Tour this work-in-progress and learn about ways to make your home more sustainable! Alternative energy sources such as wind, solar, and geothermal are featured along with a variety of building products and methods. Please call to pre-register at 765-855-3188.
Date: Third Wednesday of each month Registration: Registration Required! Call Jeremy at 765-855-3188 |
Rosa’s E-waste Recycling Program
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Cope Environmental Center and Rosa’s Office Plus will be partnering with Asset Recovery & Recycling and Shred Monkey to offer Monthly E-Waste Recycling. Bring your e-waste, used toner cartridges, old cell phones, and documents to shred and recycle them at Rosa’s. This will be a monthly event taking place on the third Saturday of every month. Click on the image at left for more information. This event is open to everyone! Date: Every third Saturday of the month Time: 9am-12pm Place: Rosa’s Office Supplies Plus- 20 S. 11th St, Richmond Fee: FREE for electronics recycling! $5 per box for paper to be shred and recycled. |
