The Welcome Garden has been completed and adds to the look of the church. A big "thank you!" to the workers and the donors who made it possible. It is planned to be low maintenance, with a weed barrier and lots of mulch and the plants should not become overgrown.
Purpose & Activities Energy Conservation Tips
Purpose
to educate the congregation about how
to be good stewards / caretakers of God's creation, at St.
Giles, at home, at work, anywhere
to raise awareness and promote positive action
on world environmental issues
Activities
monthly meetings with discussion and
learning time
creation of educational flyers on environmental
issues
care of the Meditation Garden
promotion of recycling at St. Giles
holding Household Hazardous Waste collection for
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Energy Conservation
Tips to Lower Your Bill and Reduce Global Warming:
Use LED decorative lights and put them on a timer
Put your thermostat on a timer to lower it at night or when no one is home
Turn off lights when the room is empty
Turn off your computer when not in use
Keep your water heater at 45°C and insulate the hot water pipes
