Title: 4-H Sustainable Schools Gathering
Location: Portland, Oregon
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Description: Please join Alameda School parents and volunteers for a 4-H Sustainable Schools Gathering. This is our 3rd 4-H Sustainable Schools Gathering for the 2011-12 school year. We will be rotating these gatherings to different schools throughout the year so we can share and learn.

Alameda School has been a 4-H Member school since 2011.

Alameda’s garden is new and in just one year they have accomplished a great deal!. The garden was built during the late winter/spring and dedicated on Earth Day 2011. They are currently in the process of developing a volunteer classroom garden rep system and will have had their first meeting on Jan. 31. The Alameda garden includes 12 raised beds – one for each grade level, one for the special learning classroom and 5 to be assigned to those with extra interest. They also have a butterfly garden, a native plant area and blueberries. This year they are focused on integrating the garden into the school culture so it is being used by teachers (via parent garden rep help), introducing vegetables in to the cafeteria with the help of our principal and vice-principal (handing out tasters on trays as kids wait in line for lunch) and several work parties. They plan to start turning more space in garden and they have a large open area where they hope to soon build an outdoor covered classroom. They have successfully secured several grants as well.

Check out the school’s website at: http://www.pps.k12.or.us/schools/alameda/

This is a time to network and share with other parents, educators and volunteers who are involved in school gardens in the Portland Metro area. Bring a resource to share with the group. Since this is during an inservice day in Portland, children are welcomed. Please meet inside the main lobby of the school.

Please contact Maureen Hosty at 503-916-6075 if you have questions or email at maureen.hosty@oregonstate.edu.
Or contact Janice Jenkins at 503-916-6075, wildlifestewards@oregonstate.edu
Date: 2012-02-03

Title: Berkeley Vegan Earth Day
Location: UC Berkeley Campus, Wurster Hall
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Description:

The phenomenal response to last year’s event has spawned a new tradition in the community!

We’re very excited to announce the Second Annual Berkeley Vegan Earth Day will happen Sunday April 22, 2012. It has grown from an evening to an all-day extravaganza that will include films, workshops, panel discussions, and an exciting array of speakers. Area businesses will be on-site with products to sample and buy, while non-profit groups will be there with a wealth of information about their eco/vegan organizations.

Date: 2012-04-22

Title: Green Transportation Conference
Location: Salem, Oregon
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Description: This conference on green transportation will include hands-on information on transportation electrification, natural gas and propane vehicles and infrastructure, as well as information on grants, tax credits and financing. Attend for hands on information from policy makers and manufacturers, including Freightliner, Eaton, and others. Drive Oregon staff will be participating in a panel discussion and Drive Oregon members have special opportunities to participate.

Where:
Salem Conference Center
200 Commercial Street SE
Salem, Oregon 97301

Presented by McCoy Freightliner. If you are interested in taking part, please RSVP to Brian Trice at 503-283-0345 or BrianTrice@pdxftl.com or http://bit.ly/GreenTechReg
Date: 2012-01-11

Title: SVForum’s Clean Technology Conference: Sustainability
Location: Palo alto, CA
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Description: Come hear from key leaders and industry influencers about innovative business models and technologies that are addressing global
concerns around sustainability and climate change.

Please visit our website www.svforum.org/clean-tech-conference for more info including a list of confirmed speakers

Early Bird Discount through Dec. 16: $130 Non-members, $110 members, $60 Platinum Pass; $65 Students
Online Price through Jan. 19: $150 Non-members, $130 members, $80 Platinum Pass; $75 Students

A valid student identification card is required upon check-in.
Walk-In: Additional $40 at the door

Limited seating available. Register today!

$10 off online reg. when you use the discount code: ENERGY at time of
check-out
Date: 2012-01-19

Title: 5th Building Sustainable Communities Conference
Location: Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
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Description: The Fresh Outlook Foundation is hosting its 5th Building SustainAble Communities conference February 27th to March 1st, 2012 at the Delta Grand Resort in Kelowna, BC, Canada.

The program–inspired by 75 industry experts on 11 planning committees–features a variety of plenaries, breakouts, panels, workshops, debates, and interactive sessions to provide opportunities for enhanced communication and collaboration.

Start Date: 2012-02-27
End Date: 2012-03-01

Title: GoGreen ‘11 Phoenix
Location: Pheonix, AZ
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Description: With GoGreen Phoenix learn the latest in sustainable
practices for your business at this one day conference. The GoGreen
Conference features a full day of educational panel sessions and
networking opportunities with a distinct platform of showcasing
statewide sustainable business leader case studies and their success
stories to allow business attendees the opportunity to implement best
practices learned and create viable partnerships within their regional
business environment.

Date: 2011-11-15

Title: Green Holiday Fair Fundraiser
Location: Chicago, IL
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Description: Join Green Parents Network for the 3rd annual Green Holiday Fair Fundraiser at Chicago’s Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum! This special day of family programs, fun, and green holiday shopping will feature 30+ green companies, all there just in time for holiday shopping.

Date: 2011-12-09

Title: 4-H Sustainable Schools Gathering
Location: Portland, Oregon
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Description: Please join the Atkinson School Outdoor Learning Garden Parents and Volunteers for a 4-H Sustainable Schools Gathering. This is our first 4-H Sustainable Schools Networking Gathering for the 2011-12 school year. We will be rotating these gatherings to different schools throughout the year so we can learn and share.

Atkinson School has been a 4-H Member school since 2001. Their Outdoor Learning Garden is an inspirational project that includes five different gardens and involves the entire school made up of many multicultural audiences. Their site also includes an outdoor classroom, a summer day camp program, and a comprehensive parent volunteer program. Come learn what Atkinson School is doing and some of the projects they have undertaken. Learn about the challenges they face, their successes and what they are planning for the future.

Check out their website at: http://ayearintheschoolgarden.com/index.html

This is also a time to network and share with other parents, educators and volunteers who are involved in school gardens in the Portland Metro area. Bring a resource to share with the group. Since this is a non-school day in Portland, children are welcomed.

Please contact Maureen Hosty at 503-916-6075 if you have questions or email at maureen.hosty@oregonstate.edu.

Date: 2011-11-10

Title: LA Green Festival
Location: Los angeles, CA
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Description: Los Angeles Green Festival continues today, Sunday October 29th, at the LA Convention Center. Doors open at 11am! Thanks to everyone who came out yesterday and made Saturday an fantastic day and a wonderful welcome of Green Festival to the incredible city of Los Angeles. If you didn’t make it to the LA Convention Center yesterday, head on down today for a brand new day of fun at Green Festival!
Start Date: 2011-10-29
End Date: 2011-10-30

Title: The Ecodistricts Summit
Location: Portland, Oregon
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Description: Mr. Per Ankersjo, Vice Mayor of Stockholm, will kick off the Summit’s second day by sharing his experiences leading one of the most sustainable cities in the world. The Vice Mayor and his delegation will tell the story of Swedish EcoDistrict innovation from Hammarby Sjostad to the Royal Seaport.

Additional international leaders on district innovation from Germany, the Netherlands, Mexico, Japan and Italy, brought by the German Marshall Fund, will also speak at the Summit.
Start Date: 2011-10-26
End Date: 2011-10-28