
THIS SATURDAY, enjoy a
behind-the-scenes tour of over 15 sites featuring downtown's energy efficient buildings, ongoing historic preservation, local food, and open green spaces. Demonstrations and presentations at select locations.
Guided Tours will start at 1:30PM and 3:30PM, starting at the Turner Pavilion (
Harrisonburg Farmers Market) and led by the
Shenandoah Valley Builders Associations' Green Building Committee.
The self-guided tours include:- HEC's electric car charging station with demonstrations
- Historic Preservation of the Harrison House
- Rain garden and stream walk at Liberty Park and Black's Run Stream
- Dedication of Black's Run Stream Walk at Liberty Park - 2 pm
- Energy-Efficient solar panels and radiant heat at the Kite Building- Matchbox Realty
- Urban Exchange's green roof and its selection of eco-friendly materials
- Relocation and Adaptive Reuse at the Smith House- Arts Council of the Valley
Plus, learn about
green products and services from locally-owned businesses at the Turner Pavilion (Harrisonburg Farmers Market).
And, there will even be
children's activities at the Turner Pavilion and at select venues downtown!
Click on the image below for the tour brochure with a map.
Click here for an article about the tour from the Staunton News Leader.