The Environmental Academy for Research Technology and Earth Sciences (EARTHS) Magnet School will present a session offering 1,000 ways to reduce, reuse and recycle in a conservation session presented in conjunction with the city of Thousand Oaks’ environmental programs department on Thurs., Nov. 19.

The presentation is the third in a yearlong series called EARTHS After Dark, which focuses on ways to make the local community a “greener” and better place to live.

EARTHS is a Conejo Valley Unified School District magnet school housed at what was formerly Manzanita Elementary.

Gail Kaufman, of the Thousand Oaks public works department, will speak at the event.

“Environmental stewardship and taking action now by using smarter technologies that increase energy efficiency are long-standing priorities in the city of Thousand Oaks and will always remain so,” Kaufman said. “Our city has developed many successful programs to help us become environmental leaders. Our city will build on these successes to meet the challenges ahead, and we are proud to highlight our best practices, recent achievements and future plans.” 

The session will offer information on city programs and advice on incorporating cost-reducing and conservation-oriented tips for greener living.

“We need everyone’s help to take action and make a difference,” Kaufman said. “Together we can take steps that conserve energy, prevent waste and protect our natural resources for the future in Thousand Oaks and for the planet.”

The session will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 19 at the EARTHS campus at 2626 Michael Drive in Newbury Park.

Guests should RSVP to earthsafterdark@gmail.com and arrive early to receive a free gift at the door.

Spanish language interpretation is available on request.

EARTHS After Dark sessions are typically the third Thursday of each month. Next month’s session will focus on being water-wise.

—Joann Groff