The Environmental Ripple Effect of our Lifestyle Choices: Cultivating a Healthy and Resilient East End

Join us for an insightful discussion with local experts as we explore the profound environmental ripple effect of our daily living choices. How do the choices we make seamlessly align with healthier air and water for everyone to enjoy?

We’ll delve into how cutting-edge strategies and practical applications, from energy-efficient building and advanced mechanical systems to organic lawn care and intelligent irrigation, can be designed to enhance the quality of our vital bays and watersheds.

Learn actionable steps you can implement now to safeguard our air, water, and collective health.

Our Speakers:

• John Barrows: A local builder and nationally recognized speaker on green building, building science, and production management, John has served on various National Association of Home Builders task forces and has taught sustainable construction strategies across the country.
• Paul Wagner: Founder of Greener Pastures, a local organic property and lawn care company and a Board Certified Master Arborist and NYS Certified Nursery Professional with a degree in Ornamental Horticulture. Paul is also the President of Soil Foodweb New York, a commercial soil-testing laboratory.
• Jay Schneiderman: Executive Director of the Mecox Bay Conservancy which is dedicated to improving local water quality, and former Southampton Town Supervisor.

Lively discussion and Q&A will be encouraged!