An event that focuses on what families can do to stop global warming.

On Saturday, September 29, 2007, the Center for Science Teaching and Learning (CSTL) will be hosting the Long Island Global Warming Summit at Farmingdale State College. The Island's first and only event that focuses on what families can do to stop global warming, the Summit will feature:

Hands-on activities for kids
A panel discussion with NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg, Congressman Steve Israel, Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy, and Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi.
Green vendors
Outdoor alternative energy demonstrations and displays
Alternative Fuel Vehicles
A showing of the environmental movie "An Inconvenient Truth" ($2 additional fee)
Get a FREE child's pass to the Amazing Animals exhibit at the Sands Point Preserves (while supplies last) -- a $6 value!
And much more!

Come Join Us For The Following Activities:

Government Panel Discussion

See top officials discuss what governments are doing to address green issues and concerns.

Scheduled to appear (in alphabetical order):

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg,
Congressman Steve Israel,
Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy, and
Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi

Moderated by Chief Meteorologist Craig Allen of WCBS 880, FOX 5, and News 12 Long Island.

Kid's Activities

Come to the Kids Energy Activity Area. This area features interesting artifacts, exhibits, and experiments your child can try such as competing in solar car races and building wind-power devices! Everyone will enjoy this fun activity station while learning about energy.

Workshops

Enjoy over a dozen informative workshops about environmental issues including:

What's Your Carbon Footprint
What your Family Can Do to Reduce Global Warming
Environmental Investing and Your Portfolio
Bring Energy Savings Home
Solar Energy Solutions For Your Home

... and many more! Click here for more workshop details.

Vendor Displays and Exhibits

Access to the vendors and exhibitor area featuring products, free information, and ideas that can help you learn about current technologies, products, and solutions.

Vendors and Exhibitors include:

General Motors
Covanta
Tragar
Whole Foods Market
Green Energy Research, Inc.
The Solar Center
K-Star Solar
XEKO
Zen Bend
Holistic Moms Network
Sierra Club L.I.
Grassroots Environmental Education
Empower
Alternative Heat & Energy Corp
Solar Heat, Inc.

Amazing Animals
Young Explorers Science Club
ReVitaLaser
Artisan Columbia
Sun Power Systems
Empire Clean Energy Systems
Built Well Solar Corp.
Sunwon
ASAP House
Nassau County
Premier Power Renewable Energy
Tri-State Biodiesel
Cartridge World
Miller Environmental Group, Inc.
KeySpan

Alternative Fuel Vehicles

The next time a fast food restaurant says "Do you want fries with that", you'll be thinking about the "Grease Car" that we will have on display. This car actually runs off of French fry grease or any other waste vegetable oil.
Be one of the first to see General Motor's HydroGen3 fuel cell minivan. They will also have a hybrid car on display.

FREE Pass to Amazing Animals

Get a FREE^* child's pass to the Amazing Animal exhibit at the historic Sands Point Preserve. Featuring 10,000 square feet of robotic and live animals.

^* while supplies last for the first 3,000 children (ages 3-12). Pass good on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday only.

Movie: An Inconvenient Truth

An Inconvenient Truth (limited seating available). An Inconvenient Truth, which offers a passionate and inspirational look at Al Gore’s fervent crusade to halt global warming's deadly progress in its tracks by exposing the myths and misconceptions that surround it. (Additional $2/person for movie)