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Earth Day April 21, 2012

 From earth to table, from sun to home!

The Solar Living Institute and Parducci Wine Cellars are hosting a Earth Day Celebration 2012, "From earth to table, from sun to home!", on Saturday, April 21, 11:AM to 5:PM, at the Solar Living Center, 13771 S. Hwy 101, Hopland, CA. This event will feature wine and food pairing-tasting, presentations on sustainable living and solar power systems, kids events, vendors and tours of the 12-acre Solar Living Center demonstration site.  This event is free and the public is invited.

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Welcome to the Solar Living Institute

The Solar Living Institute (SLI) is a 501 (c)(3) educational non-profit specializing in solar training and sustainable education classes.  SLI's solar training and sustainable living courses are taught by experienced practitioners who bring years of real-world knowledge to the classroom with a focus on helping students prepare for jobs, start businesses and live more sustainably. 

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2012 Course Calendar Now Available

The new 2012 Solar Living Institute Course Calendar is available. Simply click here to download a PDF copy of our classes from January - June 2012 (and beyond).

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Solar Living Institute Workshop Hosting

Here's an opportunity to take our classes at a discount - in a work/trade arrangement.  SLI places a host in each class - someone to check students in and assist the instructor - among other duties.  As a volunteer host, you can take the class for a 50% discount. 

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Please Support the SLI

The SLI provides important solar and sustainable living training and education classes for youth and adults, including K-12 educational tours of our 12 acre demonstration site, solar job training classes for adults nationally and internationally, and being involved in vital environmental outreach to build a greener future for everyone. Please support this work with your contribution  for a greener, sustainable planet!

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ABOUT SLI

The Solar Living Institute is a nonprofit solar training and sustainability organization. Founded in 1998, we have been providing professional solar training and a wide array of sustainability courses for over 12 years. Our courses are taught by experienced practitioners who bring years of real world knowledge to the classroom with a focus on helping students prepare for job opportunities, start businesses, and live more sustainably.

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