Field trip to biofuels station and straw bale home March 6

Staff Reports

Sustainable Living and Renewable Energy Roundup hosts a field trip, 10 a.m. to noon March 6, to visit the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified Bently Biofuels Station, and the first straw bale home built in Douglas County.

Carlo Luri of Bently Biofuels talks about the sustainability and energy efficiency measures used in the design, construction, and operation of the fuel station and answers questions about biofuel products.

Builder Mike McCormick and wall captain Kim Swearingen explain the design, permitting, and construction process at Constance Alexander's straw bale home.

The tour is free, but reservations are required with Vicki Bates, vrbates@charter.net or 265-6827. Tours coordinated by educational nonprofit organization Sustainable Living and Renewable Energy Roundup. Information, www.greenlivingfest.org