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| GREEN
VILLAGE at Festival of Sail, July 25-27, 2008 in San Francisco,
CA |
| NATURAL
BUILDING COLLOQUIUM, July 27 - August 2, 2008 in Bath, NY |
| 7th
Annual UC/CSU/CCC Sustainability Conference, July 31 - August 3
in San Luis Obispo, CA |
| Green
Building Exchange 2008 Events, August 2, 2008 in Redwood City, CA |
| LACCD
Sustainability Collaborative, August 13, 2008 in Los Angeles, CA |
| The
Eco/Green Trade and Fashion Show, August 24-29, 2008 in Las Vegas,
NV |
| Introduction
to Strawbale Building Workshop, September 12-14, 2008 in Seaside,
CA |
| OneThing
Conservation Expo, October 10-12, 2008 in Hartford, CT |
| Green
East, October 21-23, 2008 in New York, NY |
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Green
Building Exchange 2008 Events* |
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| Event |
Green
Building Exchange 2008 Events |
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Green
Building Exchange is an educational and commerce facility. Created
in the spirit of social entrepreneurship, GBE is a one-stop marketplace
for businesses and individuals committed to and working in green
building or other parts of the green industry. Supporting the
enormous energy behind the sustainable movement in communities,
homes and commercial enterprise, GBE has created a forum to exhibit,
exchange and educate. |
| Dates |
Aug 2 - David Hirzel class (tentative)
Oct 16 - Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, Plants & Growing
Medium 401
Dec 1-6 - Build It Green, Certified Green Building Professionals
and Green Point Rated
Dec 12-13 - Build It Green, Advanced Certified Green Building
Professional
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| Cost |
See
website |
| Location |
305
Main Street
Redwood City, CA 94063 |
| Info |
http://greenbuildingexchange.com |
GREEN
VILLAGE at Festival of Sail* |
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| Event |
GREEN VILLAGE at Festival of Sail |
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GREEN
VILLAGE at Festival of Sail San Francisco’s Pier 30/32
on the beautiful waterfront, features:
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Festival
of Sail is expected to draw 1 MILLION ATTENDEES.
- A FREE, historical and environmentally positive event open
to the public
- Exhibit area featuring 200 organic, fair trade and sustainable
vendors
- Local conservation and community organizations
- Music
Stage with renowned artists
- Organic Food Court with seating for 1000
- Tours of the Tallest of the Tall Ships®
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| Dates |
July 25-27, 2008
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| Cost |
Free |
| Location |
San Francisco, CA |
| Info |
http://www.festivalofsail.org/green-village.asp |
NATURAL
BUILDING COLLOQUIUM* |
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| Event |
NATURAL BUILDING COLLOQUIUM |
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For
everyone interested in a more sustainable and better built environment.
Work side by side with the foremost builders, designers and
experts in the fields of natural building, renewable energy,
alternative fuels, grey water systems, and permaculture. Gain
knowledge and experience through demonstrations, presentations
and community building using strawbale, cob, earthbags, natural
plasters and finishes, timber frames and other environmentally
appropriate materials. On the land and under the stars. Early
registration and student discounts available. |
| Dates |
July 27 - August 2, 2008
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| Cost |
See
website |
| Location |
Bath, New York |
| Info |
www.peaceweavers.com
or call 607-776-4060 |
7th
Annual UC/CSU/CCC Sustainability Conference* |
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| Event |
7th Annual UC/CSU/CCC Sustainability Conference |
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Join
over 850 students, staff, faculty and administrators in California
higher education to explore the ways in which we can implement
social, environmental, and economic sustainability on our campuses
statewide, prepare future generations for “green collar”
jobs, and bring sustainability to campus practices, policies
and contemporary culture. |
| Dates |
July 31 - August 3, 2008
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| Cost |
See
website |
| Location |
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA |
| Info |
http://sustainability.calpoly.edu/ |
LACCD
Sustainability Collaborative* |
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| Event |
LACCD Sustainability Collaborative |
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The
Los Angeles Community College District hosts a monthly presentation
on aspects of Sustainable Life in Southern California. Come
hear from the experts.
LACCD
Sustainability Collaborative
noon to 1 pm Brown Bag Lunch
770 Wilshire Blvd, LA 90017
corner Flower St, Downtown LA
Please use mass transit or carpool.
Near Red Line 7th St station; DASH and MTA buses. |
| Date |
July
16, 2008 |
| Cost |
Free |
| Location |
Los
Angeles, CA |
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The
Eco/Green Trade and Fashion Show* |
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| Event |
The Eco/Green Trade and Fashion Show |
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The
Global ECO Trade Show is a one-of-a-kind wholesale show, focused
on earth-friendly clothing,textiles, accessories, home products,
natural body care and ECO information. |
| Dates |
August 24-29, 2008
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| Cost |
See
website |
| Location |
Venetian Hotel
Las Vegas, NV |
| Info |
http://www.globalecoshow.com/ |
Green
East* |
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| Event |
Green East |
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“Going
green” promises to be one of the most significant economic,
cultural, and political shifts of the 21st century, affecting
businesses, governments, and individuals alike. The green marketplace
in the U.S. is already conservatively pegged at $250 billion annually
and is growing exponentially. With new technologies emerging every
day, radical transformation is occurring throughout the public,
professional, and private sectors.
Operating successfully in this rapidly evolving marketplace requires
solid information, continuing education, and reliable sourcing
of new products and services. Green West is the only event dedicated
to bringing together the entire spectrum of buyers and sellers
under one roof, providing you the maximum return on your exhibiting
opportunities. |
| Dates |
October 21 – 23, 2008 |
| Cost |
See
website |
| Location |
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
New York, NY |
| Info |
http://www.greeneastexpo.com |
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Note: These events are not hosted by Design Forward, please see
contact information provided. |
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