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Hands-on Solar Energy Weekend at Potomac Overlook Regional Park

Come see solar home components, ride an electric bicycle and try hands-on demonstrations and games at “Solar Homes and More” to be held on Saturday, October 3, and Sunday, October 4 at Potomac Overlook Regional Park, in Arlington, VA.   Activities will take place Noon – 4 p.m. on both days.  (Potomac Overlook is listed on the 19th Annual Washington DC Solar Tour of Homes for Saturday, October 3.)

Potomac Overlook’s solar energy and energy efficiency installations and a new suite of exhibits called the “Energerium” will be featured and park staff will engage visitors of all ages with a variety of energy activities.  Also, Pedego [electric] Bikes and Continuum Energy Solutions, a local company specializing in energy audits, weatherization and renewable energy will exhibit their products and services.

Potomac Overlook has been a leader in energy education since the early 1990s and, in 2007, was awarded the Green Innovation Award as the Best Green Organization in Virginia from the Virginia Sustainable Building Network.

Potomac Overlook Regional Park is located at the end of Marcey Road, off of Military Road, in north Arlington, VA.  Call 703-528-5406 for directions and more information.