Page 20, Whitby Free Press, Wednesday, August 7, 1996 Clarington home to be showeas This fail, the Residential Conseration Asitac Program (ReCAP) will begin to renovate, in an energy efficient mnanner,- the firet floor and basement of a century home ini Clarington. Maplecliff farmhouse and grounds will become a showcase for the residents of Durham Region. Information about efficiency renovations, the products chosen and the exterior landscaping will be displayed at the demonstration site. .The planned.gardens wiil feature. the use of native plant species, the strategic planting of trees -and shrubs, and how te attract butterfiies, birds, wildiife and other beéneficial insecta te your yard. Composting, rain barrels and traditiona! landscape design will also be included. Seminias will be offered i the restored, original living quarters, and the houa. will also be available te commumity groupe and students of ail educational levels., The environmentally friendly and efficient house will be stressed as the sites theme since the home is the focus of individual conservation efforts. Maplecliff is ideal for demonstratint home-based resource conservation, showcasing enery and, water conservation, waste -reduction, habitat creation and ecotourism. ReCAP has been the initiating and guiding force in the remodeling and conservation efforts at Mapleciff. Wbile most of the. work on the garden wifl take place next spwing, retrofittin gtii inside of the house will begin tuis faîl. The Darlington hydre site planning coin- mittee and the Darlington Youth Soccer Club made the. farmhouse available as a demonstration site. Lorelei -Hepburn, ReCAP home efficiency and' century home specialist, says "This is a wonderfu opportunity for ReCAP, and wiil have, a significant impact on the education. 'of regional residentB and the communit as a wiiole." To arn*ve at Mapleclift located on Solina Road, tae. lghway 401 te Courtice Road,- go soutii te the service road, foilow the' service road east te Solina. Maplecliff and the. Darlington soccer fields are soutii on Solina. For more information or te vie*, the site, or te receive a echedlule of events, cail ReCAP at 571-7227-. GREEUN TIP: Plant treesi-on the. south, east and west- sides of your home te provide shade from the sunumer 'sun. Deciduous trees are best astiiey los. their leaves in the. winter and aslow the sun te pass through wiien you need it. COMINGEVENT% Oct. 21-24, WÇ. innipeg, the l8tii Canadian Waste Management Conference, -'Sustainability -Tii. Evolution 'of .Waste Management- te Pollution PÈreventioa' and Resource Recovery.' Details, cal.! 613-723-3525 in Ottawa., Whaadel DURHNAIFOOD DRIVE More than just a GO-KART TRA CK. MINI GOLF BATTING CAGES Petting Zoo Pony Rides Arcade Midway Rides ater Silde Bumper Boa ts Bumper Cars Kiddyland-, Whitby Kart Club Restaurant or leas Jetta Trek. S on 21 7,995 e for $3091mo.* 4.' ~EI When you lease or buy a limited edition Jetta Trek you flot only get a g reat lease rateon a 115 horsepower Volkswag en Jetta, you also g et a 21 speed, limited edition Trek performance mountain bike and an ail purpose roof rack. You also Qet dual airbags, fog lights, rack and pinion steering and rear spoiler pilus many more standard features. Driverswanted.~ *24 month lease, $1,500 down payment. P.D.l., all taxes extra. O.A.C. AA U~ WJML~K~J U L~*jd OWASCO VOLKSWAGEN INC. Experience the Clwasco Feelin (Ç~)An 71 CAREaid CAA award winner. Sales, servico, leasing, bodysoalmires z Rentais in Canada, USA and Europe, overseas delivery. WA 1425 Dundas St. East, Whitby c AajÃ"m 686&6410 J~WÂ~Q TOP DOLLAR FOR S5-INUTES RVYOUR TRADE! TORNTO *I2e~erecyomcl nwbpaper.- I