Ecotech Institute to Host World Water Day Festival on Saturday, March 23

DENVER, CO--(Marketwire - Mar 6, 2013) - In celebration of World Water Day, Ecotech Institute will host a free community event on Saturday, March 23. Families are invited to come learn about water conservation and participate in activities for all ages. Ecotech Institute, located off of I-225 and Mississippi in Aurora, will host the event with a lineup of special guests, a kids' art show and activities, door prizes and a live remote by KTCL (93.3 FM). The event runs from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

World Water Day is officially March 22, celebrated around the globe by individuals, organizations and entire countries acknowledging the importance of our planet's precious resource. In Colorado, water conservation is extremely important as we continue to face drought conditions. Ecotech Institute, which trains people for careers in cleantech industries, is passionate about community education for a wide variety of sustainability-related topics.

Aurora Water's extremely knowledgeable conservation specialists Lyle Whitney and Zach Versluis will be present. They will host a 30-minute demo for people to learn tips about how to xeriscape a lawn and answer questions at the Aurora Water Conservation Booth. Also, Sonne Shields, the current titleholder for HGTV's All American Handyman, will demonstrate ways to conserve around your home.

In addition, local kids can participate in a "What does water mean to you?" art show, where the top three artists will receive awards. Open to kids of all ages; visit www.ecotechinstitute.com/waterday for the entry form and directions. All art will be displayed at the festival and will be posted on www.ecotechinstitute.com.

Ecotech Institute World Water Day Details

Date:
Saturday, March 23, 2013

Time:
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Address:
1400 S. Abilene, Aurora, CO 80012

Activities:
Aurora Water's conservation booth and xeriscape demo
Special appearance by All American Handyman Sonne Shields
Live remote by KTCL (93.3 FM)
Fun activities for children
Campus demonstrations and tours
Free food and drinks
Trade in your old reusable water bottle or recyclable water bottles in exchange for Ecotech giveaways
**Everyone in attendance will also be entered to win a SodaStream, recycled grocery bags and reusable water bottles**

Art Contest Details:
Theme is "What does water mean to you?"
Open to kids of all ages
Ecotech Institute students will select the winners
Prize packs will be awarded to all entrants and can be claimed at the event
Visit www.ecotechinstitute.com/waterday for the entry form

About Ecotech Institute
Ecotech Institute is the first and only college entirely focused on preparing America's workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability and is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges. Launched in April 2010 in Denver, Colorado, it offers six highly practical renewable energy degree programs that provide graduates with skills valued by today's alternative renewable energy employers. Classes start once per quarter and applications are always accepted. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Ecotech Institute is a division of Education Corporation of America. For more information about Ecotech Institute, visit ecotechinstitute.com or call 877-326-5576.