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Green Building Exchange 2008 Events*

Event	Green Building Exchange 2008 Events
	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
Cost	See website
Location	305 Main Street Redwood City, CA 94063
Info	http://greenbuildingexchange.com

GREEN VILLAGE at Festival of Sail*

Event	GREEN VILLAGE at Festival of Sail
	GREEN VILLAGE at Festival of Sail San Francisco’s Pier 30/32 on the beautiful waterfront, features: - 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®
Dates	July 25-27, 2008
Cost	Free
Location	San Francisco, CA
Info	http://www.festivalofsail.org/green-village.asp

NATURAL BUILDING COLLOQUIUM*

Event	NATURAL BUILDING COLLOQUIUM
	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
Cost	See website
Location	Bath, New York
Info	www.peaceweavers.com or call 607-776-4060

7th Annual UC/CSU/CCC Sustainability Conference*

Event	7th Annual UC/CSU/CCC Sustainability Conference
	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
Cost	See website
Location	Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA
Info	http://sustainability.calpoly.edu/

LACCD Sustainability Collaborative*

Event	LACCD Sustainability Collaborative
	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*

Event	The Eco/Green Trade and Fashion Show
	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
Cost	See website
Location	Venetian Hotel Las Vegas, NV
Info	http://www.globalecoshow.com/

Introduction to Strawbale Building Workshop*

Event	Introduction to Strawbale Building Workshop
	Presented by CASBA Come and learn how to build “GREEN” with strawbale while constructing a small load bearing permitted structure. Plus you’ll get to play with mud and meet great people. Camping available at site & hotels nearby.
Dates	Bale Raising Workshop dates- July 11, 12, & 13 Plastering Workshop dates- September 12, 13, & 14
Cost	$250 per Workshop (includes meals on Sat & Sun) Or both Workshops for $450 (early registration receives bonus)
Location	Chartwell School, a very green private school Seaside, CA (near Monterey)
Info	www.strawbuilding.org or call 209-785-7077

OneThing Expo*

Event	OneThing Conservation Expo
	The OneThing Expo is based on the concept that Connecticut residents can conserve energy—and make a difference every day—by doing just OneThing. In October 2008, the Connecticut Convention Center will be filled with a million OneThings, giving individuals, businesses and families a socially conscious experience that is stimulating and imaginative. Virtually all of Connecticut's and the region's major industries will be represented. Attendees will not only walk away with the tools and motivation to commit to conservation through OneThings, but they will be dazzled in the process by what they see, learn and experience!
Dates	October 10–12, 2008
Cost	See website
Location	Connecticut Convention Center Hartford, CT
Info	http://onethingct.com/expo/default.aspx

Green East*

Event	Green East
	“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