Wildlife West wants to change the way we think when it comes to wind.
Saturday and Sunday, the Wildlife West Nature Park will hold its Ninth Annual Wind and Green Energy Festival in Edgewood.
Karen Leach, a volunteer for the organization, said wind power is essential in New Mexico’s renewable energy future.
“It is extremely important to educate the public on how to capture and use our natural resources, such as wind power and water conservation,” Leach said.
The festival includes stunt kite flying and eco-friendly discussions that teach community members how to harness and use wind energy. Presentations will demonstrate which sustainable measures attendees can practice to best utilize New Mexico’s available natural resources.
Leach said people can expect demonstrations on windmills, solar-powered ovens and cars and wind-energy generators.
The festival is free, and the Wildlife West Nature Park is open year-round to the public.
The Wildlife West Nature Park is funded by state and city money, and is completely operated by volunteers.
Established in 1992, the Wildlife West Nature Park is a 122-acre wildlife sanctuary. The group’s commitment is to educate the community about the richness of native wildlife through events like the Wind and Green Energy Festival. Throughout the year, the organization has more than 3,000 elementary school children from around New Mexico visit the sanctuary to get hands-on learning to encourage sustainability skills such as recycling and using wind energy.
“It’s fun for the entire family with picnic areas, hayrides, free dry camping and wildlife tours,” Leach said. “Most importantly, we train students on the importance of wildlife management and environmental conservation.”
*For more information visit WildLifeWest.org
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