On Sunday, Sept. 21, the Sun Day event was held at Fuller Park. The purpose of the event was to advance environmental advocacy in the community.
The event lasted about three hours, with activities throughout the day such as a parade, music, coloring and many tables giving out information about each participating organization.
Former KSC Dean of Sciences and Social Sciences Gordon Leversee was tabling at the event and explained what he said he believes to be the purpose of Sun Day.
“We are here to inform the public about the benefits of solar energy,” Leversee said. Leversee added that [environmentalist] Bill McKibben’s book, “Here Comes the Sun,” has been a main inspiration for many people’s passion for solar/renewable energy.
Leversee listed the benefits of solar, firstly pointing out that many “futuristic” and modern cities have already implemented solar energy into their infrastructure. He would add that solar is not only eco-friendly, but also simply cheaper and much faster to implement than fossil fuels.
His table was also holding a raffle, where prizes included a solar-powered portable battery and a hat with fans on it.
The event was marketed both towards the older generations and the youth, with Wesley, a 7-year-old boy, enjoying his time at the event.
“He was really excited to get a sticker today,” said Wesley’s mother.
Sun Day was co-sponsored by Third Act NH, Clean Energy Team and Monadnock Sustainability Hub.
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