National environmental advocate Kath Schomaker to speak

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National environmental advocate Kath Schomaker to speak at Laurel Lake

August 16, 2011 -- On August 23 at 3 p.m., Laurel Lake Retirement Community welcomes Kath Schomaker, Associate Director of Outreach for Gray Is Green, a project of the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC). The program is open to the public and will be held at 200 Laurel Lake Dr. in Hudson.

Ms. Schomaker is touring retirement centers across the country to talk about what seniors are doing to protect the environment, mitigate global warming and conserve natural resources. Formerly the Director of Alumni Affairs at Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, Ms. Schomaker also served as a City Council member in the town of Hamden, CT.

Gray Is Green/National Resources Defense Council is the leading environmental education and advocacy organization for older Americans. The NRDC works against urban sprawl, pollution and habitat destruction and promotes actions to mitigate global warming and increase the use of renewable energy. For more information, visit www.grayisgreen.org .

Working through an interdisciplinary Green Team, the residents and staff of Laurel Lake Retirement Community are actively engaged in comprehensive recycling and energy conservation efforts within the 150-acre campus. This team is also charged with considering how current and future renovation and expansion projects can be carried out with maximization of green practices. 

Laurel Lake Retirement Community is the smart choice for discerning adults who wish to continue leading active lives filled with a variety of interests, including work, volunteering, travel, fitness, cultural and lifelong learning pursuits. To learn more about this not-for-profit community offering multiple home styles within a scenic 150-acre campus in Hudson, call 1-866-650-2100 or visit www.laurellake.org .