The Environmental Technology Center will present an informative and practical hands-on workshop on the many uses of solar energy for cooking from 1 to 4 p.m. on September 21.
This workshop will teach participants how to easily build a solar cooker; will present a variety of solar cooker designs; provide an opportunity to taste several delicious dishes prepared on-site with a solar cooker; and will educate participants on how people all over the world are making use of this simple technology.
In many developing countries, a large percentage of the population uses wood for cooking. For example, in Ethiopia fuel wood, constitutes over 80% of the energy consumed by a family for all activities. The result is massive deforestation and heavy back-breaking and health-impairing work for, mostly, the women in those countries. The introduction of this simple solar technology allows women to provide meals for their families while reducing the time spent gathering fuel and tending fires. Internationally, solar cooking is not only improving cooking practices but it also improving the social dynamics and health of thousands of people.
All are welcome to attend this event. With online pre-registration, before Sept. 14, the cost to attend the workshop is only $10, after Sept. 14 the cost is $20. This event will take place at the Environmental Technology on the Sonoma State University campus, 1801 East Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park.
To pre-register online for this event go to, http://www.sonoma.edu/ensp/etc/registration/default.html . For additional information, contact: Armando Navarro, Environmental Technology Center, email, Armando.Navarro@sonoma.edu (preferred) or phone at (707) 664-2577.
