TEXT: Caretaker-COOL committee offers tips on fighting climate change

Bridget Spann of Caretaker Farm (458-9691) submits this advisory about the
COOL Challenge at Caretaker Farm:

Take Action on Climate Change with The COOL Challenge at Caretaker Farm

Williamstown, Mass. -- Caretaker Farm and the Williamstown "COOL" (CO2 Lowering) Committee invite the community to learn about things that everyone can do to fight climate change. This two-part event will be held at Caretaker Farm at 7PM on Wednesday, January 9 and Wednesday, January
23.

On the 9th Matthew Baran, a Williams College student, will explain how to get started by reducing your carbon footprint with the COOL Challenge. On the 23rd Nancy Nylen, Associate Director of the Center for Ecological Technology, will share resources and answer questions about how to implement changes you would like to make in your home and your lifestyle to address climate change.

Williamstown is a member of Cities for Climate Protection and has an action plan to reduce CO2 emissions 10% below 2002 levels by 2010. The COOL Committee is a group of concerned citizens working to implement the town's plan through education and activism.

PLEASE call a friend and carpool to the farm, and PLEASE bring your own cup or mug. Hot and cold beverages and a snack will be served.

What:
The COOL Challenge at Caretaker Farm

When:
Wednesday, January 9, 2007 at 7 PM and Wednesday, January 23 at 7PM

Where:
Caretaker Farm, 1210 Hancock Rd. Williamstown, MA 01267

For more information please visit the Williamstown COOL Committee website:

www.coolwilliamstown.org or contact Bridget Spann at (413) 458-9691