Today April 8th 2011, The ecology of Sarasota class went to the Florida House Learning Center. This house is one big enviromental greenhouse. On the outside there were big rain water containers, just like the ones at the Sarasota park, there were lots of plants and a garden in the back. The roof has a drain pipe that sends the run off rain water and into the rain water containers. The people that own the house told the class that they use anything that can be recycled and be used for their home. Like the floor was made from recyled wood. The two men that allowed our class to see the house were very informative of what they are doing now and what they would like to see happen in the future. They made it clear that we are the future and that we have the power to help the environment and to be leaders for the next generation, by giving them a vision of what their future will be like.
Even though it was nice of them to share with us the information of this "Green House" it would have been nice to take a tour of the whole house from the outside and inside. I was more curious with the larger rain water containers outside and what plants and trees they have growing in their backyard. It was interesting to learn more of what goes into making these kinds of houses. What I notice happening in the house while the men were talking, was that when it got dark the lights on the deck and inside turned on. they were probably powered by the sunlight. Which I think is a great way to save energy. I noticed that some people will waste electric power by leaving lights on during the day, and then they complain about the electric bill. I hope that soon more people in Sarasota will have houses like this one, they will be doing the earth a big favor.
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