Upcoming "green" Events - July 2010 Issue

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Jun 23, 2010, 12:37:19 PM6/23/10

Upcoming "green" Events – July 2010 Issue

(and a few for the remaining days of June that were not included on the last email highlighted in green)

Also, hope to see you this Thursday at Brewers Art from 5-7 for a Bmore Bgreen Happy Hour!

June 24, 2010; 5-7pm

Bmore Bgreen Happy Hour

Brewer’s Art 1105 North Charles St. Mount Vernon, Baltimore

Come and support the Bmore Bgreen project by learning how you can be involved, participating in the raffle or just simply stopping by for a drink with Happy hour specials. Attendees will have one last chance to purchase raffle tickets before the winners are announced at the end of the night. Raffle tickets are one for $10 or three for $20. Raffle prizes include: Energy Audit, HVAC Maintenance Inspection; Sustainable Landscape Consultation, Green Cleaning discount; basic oil change and maintenance, and Greenrider discount. www.bmorebgreen.com

June 24, 2010; 1 - 2:30 PM

Webinar - LEED ND: A Credit-by-Credit Review - Key Terms & Definitions

Learn more about LEED for Neighborhood Development with USGBC's new online training series, ND 252: LEED for Neighborhood Development Credit-by-Credit Review. Price: $60 for members, $75 for non-members per session; $240 for members, $300 for non-members for the entire series. Member discounts can be entered and applied during registration.

June 24, 2010; 6 to 8 p.m

OLC Baltimore Bicycle Alliance Social

Shuckers of Fells Point, 1629 Thames Street,

Come socialize with other like minded bicycle enthusiasts. 60 people attended the first Happy Hour which was a blast! $5 donation to One Less Car. Shuckers specials include $2 domestic draft, $3 Bud Lite Lime, $3 Sam Adams Summer Ale, half price house wine and delicious bison, black bean and regular burgers for $5.95! Raffle prizes from Shuckers and more.

June 24, 2010; 5:30-7pm

Pervious Pavers and Environmental Site Design (ESD)

Frederick Ward Park in Bel Air, Maryland

come see a successful example of pervious pavers & learn more about pervious pavers as an ESD strategy. Speakers will include the Town of Bel Air, paver supplier, general contractor, and landscape architect. http://www.eventbrite.com/event/731469846

June 27, 2010; 4:30-6:30

Baltimore Green Forum End-of-Year Picnic

Baltimore, MD

Details to follow shortly. This will be co-sponsored by Simplicity Matters Earth Institute. In addition to the 280 on the BGF mailing list, we will be inviting over 175 people who have participated in one of 34 Baltimore-based discussion circles on sustainability.

The Baltimore Green Forum is a monthly environmental & discussion forum held usually on the fourth Sunday of each month, open to the public free of charge. For questions, to co-sponsor, or to RSVP, contact baltimore...@gmail.com or 301-345-2234

June 28, 2010; 8am - 8pm

TEDxOilSpill
Woolly Mammoth Theater, 641 D Street NW Washington DC

It's short notice — because it's urgent. Our team pulled this entire event together in just three weeks, and the global interest has been astounding. Already, there are over 75 Meetups planned in 18 countries. Please help us maximize the impact of the event by spreading the word. We want to fill up our venue and ensure that each and every Meetup generates vibrant conversation and local engagement. http://tedxoilspill.com/registration

June 28, 2010; 9 AM - 5:30 PM

Big Green PROCRASTINATOR'S Day

AIA|DC Chapter House 1777 Church Street NW, Washington, DC 20036

If you are a licensed architect in the District of Columbia, you have until June 30th to complete and submit 24.0 HSW learning units to the DC Board of Architecture and Interior Design. AIA|DC and Green Education Services are here to help! AIA|DC, in partnership with Green Education Services, is hosting a full-day workshop consisting of five educational sessions for industry professionals interested in learning more about green building and the USGBC's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). 7.5 HSW

June 29, 2010; 6-7:30pm

Baltimore City Draft Zoning Code Presentation
Department of Planning Open House 417 East Fayette Street, 8th floor

Please Join us for a presentation with time for comments and questions on the new DRAFT Zoning Code. The presentation will be repeated at each meeting, so please attend the one that is most convenient for you. Please forward this invitation to others. No RSVP needed. To review the draft code and to comment on the zoning text, visit www.rewritebaltimore.org Copies are also available at the reference desk in all Enoch Pratt Libraries.

June 29, 2910, 12noon - 1:30pm.

Webinar: Small City's Clean Energy Plan, New Mid-Sized Wind & Anaerobic Digester Analysis.

Join us in a live webinar to hear 3 presentations on clean energy and energy efficiency solutions of interest to cities, counties, facilities, and campuses. Cost is $29 per connection. http://www.greenenergyleaders.com/webcast.htm?referer=mailid:240

June 30, 2010

Deadline - 2011 EVHA New Home Application

The EnergyValue Housing Award (EVHA) recognizes builders who successfully integrate energy efficiency into all aspects of new home production, as exemplified by a specific home. Application Deadline: Postmarked by Tuesday, June 30, 2010. http://www.nahbrc.com/evha/overview.aspx

June 30, 2010, 1pm - 2pm CDT.

Webinar- Where is the Waste? An Introduction to Auditing Community Energy Use

Free. Advanced registration is required. Presented by Energy Center of Wisconsin. Learn how a community energy audit can pave the way to reducing waste and tapping clean energy resources to meet green goals and save on energy bills. This webinar is designed for community planners, economic development professionals, municipal employees and local elected officials, energy efficiency program managers, workforce development professionals, residential contractors and consultants, legislators and regulators, and advocates and professionals in the fields of energy and sustainable communities. https://registration.ecw.org/index.php?q=civicrm/event/register&id=157&reset=1

June 30, 2010; 8 AM - 2:30 PM

RBA continuing Education Seminar

Hilton Garden Inn/White Marsh 5015 Campbell Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21236

Registration Fee: $45. 800-248-6364 http://www.sellyourevents.com/eventpage.aspx?name=RBACEAcademyBaltimore

July 1, 2010

Application deadline 2010 AASHE Awards

AASHE presents two Campus Sustainability Case Study Awards, one Student Sustainability Leadership Award, and one Student Research on Campus Sustainability Award annually. The awards are presented at an AASHE conference or other major gathering of the campus sustainability community. http://www.aashe.org/programs/awards.php

July 1, 2010

Deadline: registration and entry EcoStructure Evergreen Awards

Eco-Structure recognizes excellence in building design and environmental performance.

Catgories: Ecommercial: Environmentally responsible, high-performing commercial, industrial, or institutional projects; Greenhouse: Environmentally responsible, high-performing residential projects (including single family and multi-family structures); On the Boards: Unbuilt commercial, industrial, institutional or residential projects that address environmental performance and sustainable design and construction; Perspective: Nominate a thought leader and industry professional who is moving the green building movement forward

http://www.eco-structure.com/articles/about/evergreen-awards.aspx

July 1, 2010; 5:30-8:30pm

USGBC event - Schilling Green, LEED Core & Shell

We are excited that this will soon be the home of USGBC Maryland.. come on the tour and get a sneak peak at our new office!

July 1, 2010; 4 - 6 p.m.

Sustainability in Healthcare: A Networking Event

Nick's Fish House, 2600 Insulator Drive, Baltimore, MD 21230

Join us for conversation, cheer, and networking with peers and other sustainability professionals. Please note, there will be no formal agenda -- this is a networking event! For questions, contact: Joan Plisko, MD H2E, pli...@son.umaryland.edu or Shane Zuffante, Triumvirate Environmental, szuf...@triumvirate.com

July 2, 2010; 5:30 prior to the game

GBI Class: How to Save Money with Solar

mezzanine level, Conference Room #6. National's Stadium, 1500 South Capitol St. SE Washington, DC

The Green Building Institute brings green education to the nation's first green sports stadium. $70 ticket gets you a ticket to the game, green education, and the full slugger menu. After the class, you can take your seat, sit back, relax, and enjoy the game. http://www.greenbuildinginstitute.org/

July 2, 2010; 1 PM

10 Reasons to Join Practice Greenhealth

(Free) It’s more than just about joining Practice Greenhealth. It’s about having a meaningful sustainability program in your organization. We believe the sustainable, eco-friendly movement in healthcare is a trend that has become a practice. In two short years, more than 1,000 organizations have joined Practice Greenhealth, finding it to be the most effective, efficient and far-reaching way to initiate, expand and enhance their sustainable programs. This can be true for you as well. And remember, going green means saving green. Register Online

July 4, 2010; 8 pm

Deadline - LEED and Certified Wood: Consensus Body Opt-in # 1 and Public Comment Open

Based on the more than 1,100 comments gathered during the last public comment period, the LEED Steering Committee, Materials & Resources Technical Advisory Group, and USGBC staff have drafted recommended changes to the USGBC Forest Certification Benchmark, necessitating a fourth public comment period on the proposed revisions to credits in LEED that deal with certified wood. The changes to the benchmark can now be viewed, and comments on the changes may be submitted through 5 p.m. PT July 4. Read more » View the proposed changes and submit comments » Opt into the consensus body »

July 5, 2010; 6 –9 pm

CSBA Monthly Happy Hour & Green Discussion

Location Varies, Baltimore

First Monday of Month, Check the CSBA, Chesapeake Sustainable Business Alliance, website for updates, 410 929 5625 or email in...@csballiance.org http://www.csballiance.org/pages/monthlymeeting.html.

July 6, 2010; 6:30 - 8:30pm

Green Building Network Meeting

The Envirocenter - 7761 Waterloo Road Jessup, MD 20794

The general public is always warmly invited to GBN meetings. They are held on the first Tuesday of every month, except for holidays, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the Enviro Center. GBN meetings and activities will be announced through GBI e-newsletters and on the GBI web site. To be added to the e-mail list please click here. For further information, or to submit an event, please email Les...@greenbuildinginstitute.org. http://www.greenbuildinginstitute.org/GBN.html

July 6, 2010; 5:30 pm

Green-Working Event

The Laughing Pint, 3531 Gough Street in Highlandtown

Canton & Highlandtown neighborhoods are teaming up to host networking events for those interested in greening our communities!

July 7, 2010; 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Design Conversations

The Windup Space 12 W. North Ave Baltimore, MD

First Wednesdays of Month - Design Conversations - organized by members of the Design center group; topics, speakers and content varies per month. Cash bar available. For more info contact Fred Scharmen at sevens...@gmail.com or Eric Leshinsky, lesh...@yahoo.com

July 14, 2010; 9:30 to 11:30

LandServer Workshop

Allegany College of Maryland, 12401 Willowbrook Road, Continuing Education Building, Room 20

Cumberland, MD

LandServer is a web based mapping tool that allows landowners and land managers to easily map their property and generate a report that includes information on the lands natural resource composition, its eligibility for traditional conservation incentive programs, the ecosystem services the land is providing, and the landowner’s eligibility for engaging in both existing and emerging ecosystem service markets.

Contact Lou Etgen at let...@acb-online.org, 410-377-6270.

July 15, 2010, (extended from May 31, 2010)

Finalists Announced Design Competition: Mowing to Growing: Reinventing the American Lawn

The competition is launched in the context of larger issues concerning the environment, global food production and the imperative to generate a sense of community in our urban and suburban neighborhoods. From Mowing to Growing is not meant to transform each lawn into a garden, but to open us up to the possibilities of self-sustenance, organic growth, and perpetual change. In particular, it seeks specific technical, urbanistic, and architectural strategies not simply for the food production required to feed the cities and suburbs, but the possibilities of diet, agriculture, and retrofitted facilities that could achieve that level within the constraints of the local climate. Eligibility: Professionals and students of all fields are eligible to submit. However, there will be two separate categories of judging: one for professionals and college students and the second for high school students. Registration Fee: $150 – Professional teams, $50 – per high school student team; Awards: $10,000 – Professional Prize, $1,000 – Student Prize http://www.oneprize.org

July 15, 2010; 7:30- 10 am
Cash is King: Using Tax Credits as Equity
University of Baltimore - Law School 1415 Maryland Ave Moot Court Room Baltimore, MD

The 2010 Maryland General Assembly Session yielded substantial changes to the popular Maryland Historic Structure Rehabilitation Tax Credit program. Now called the Sustainable Communities Tax Credit, the program can be used for a wide variety of projects beyond historic rehabs. In addition, there are many Federal programs than can be used in conjunction with State and Local incentives. When combined, programs such as New Markets and Federal Historic tax credits can raise significant equity dollars. https://netforum.uli.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?site=ULIMC&webcode=DCouncilEventInfo&Reg_evt_key=06052e68-3296-4c39-ad4a-d8cd20422a6d&RegPath=EventRegFees

July 15, 2010; 1 - 2:30 PM

Webinar - LEED ND: A Credit-by-Credit Review - The Prerequisites

July 16, 2010

B2B Green Lunch

Gensler in Baltimore, MD.

This could be at YOUR facility. Ask about the great benefits and perks for the fall B2B Green Forum event by hosting a Green Lunch. Click Here for Lunch Sponsorship

July 16, 2010; 1 PM

Green Construction Series: Re-envisioning the Traditional Hospital Prototype for Energy Efficiency and Human Comfort

Co-hosted by Green Guide for Health Care – Earn 1.5 CEUs from AIA! How can energy in hospitals be radically reduced, while creating better working & healing environments? What is the cost of re-envisioned systems & building forms that are highly efficient, and also embody ideals for human comfort? Does it cost significantly more? What is the best process, team configuration, & contractual structure to ensure delivery? This group collaborated with a team of experts for three years. to find out. Register Online

July 21, 2010; 1 pm

Introduction to Greenhealth Tracker (Free)

Greenhealth Trackerâ„¢ is the newest tool in a line of products being developed by Practice Greenhealth to help its members manage environmentally sensitive systems in their facilities. This sophisticated, yet easy to use, web-based data management tool will help you quantify and manage your organization’s waste and material streams. Track your total waste stream and identify opportunities to save money and manage more efficient operations. If you’re not managing your waste, you’re wasting your resources. Greenhealth Trackerâ„¢, Practice Greenhealth’s environmental data tracking tool helps your facility understand how hundreds of thousands of waste disposal dollars are being spent and organizes information by each type of waste. Register Online

July 21, 2010; 8 pm

Deadline - LEED and Certified Wood: Consensus Body Opt-in # 2 and Public Comment Open

the second opt-in period for the consensus body that will vote on changes to the LEED Forest Certification Benchmark is now open to employees of USGBC member organizations. If you opted in to the consensus body during the first opt-in period, you do not need to opt in again. The opt-in period will remain open until July 21, 5 p.m. PDT. Read more » View the proposed changes and submit comments » Opt into the consensus body »

July 22, 2010; 9 - 11 a.m.

Sustainability in Healthcare: A Roundtable Conversation

Maryland Hospital Association, 6820 Deerpath Road, Elkridge, MD 21075

Join your peers and MD H2E staff for a roundtable conversation on sustainability in healthcare. Please come prepared to share your facilities' experiences and offer suggestions to others. To facilitate conversation, please submit any questions you may have to pli...@son.umaryland.edu by July 15th. For questions, contact: Joan Plisko, MD H2E, pli...@son.umaryland.edu

July 25, 2010

Baltimore Green Forum

Baltimore, MD

July 27, 2010; 4pm

Baltimore Commission on Sustainability Meeting

417 E. Fayette St., 8th Floor, Baltimore

Public meetings the fourth Tuesday of every month at 4pm at the Baltimore City www.baltimorecity.gov/sustainability

July 29, 2010; 1 - 2:30 PM

Webinar - LEED ND: A Credit-by-Credit Review - Smart Location & Linkage

July 29, 2010, (extended from June, 2010)

Award Ceremony / Web Symposium; Exhibition launched Design Competition: Mowing to Growing: Reinventing the American Lawn

July 30, 2010; 5:30 prior to the game

GBI Class: Water - The Next Gold

mezzanine level, Conference Room #6. National's Stadium, 1500 South Capitol St. SE Washington, DC

July 30, 2010

Net-Zero Energy Building Design and Construction

Columbia, MD

Julie Gabrielli and Julia Craighill are leading a day-long workshop for architects and contractors in Columbia, MD. We will answer the question, what is a net-zero energy building, review case studies, and give tips on best practices for design and construction. http://www.goforchange.com/newsletter/images/6-3-10/NetZeroEnergy_flyer.pdf

July 30, 2010; 5 p.m.

Deadline: Parks & People Grant Applications

Parks & People Foundation 800 Wyman Park Drive, Suite 010, 21211

Hand delivered or postmarked. No emailed or faxed applications. All potential applicants MUST have attended a workshop (on June 15 or June 17) to be eligible for grant funding. Neighborhood Greening Grants, Awards up to $1,000, Partnerships for Parks Grants, Awards from $500-$5,000. Phone: 410-448-5663 ext. 111, Email: gra...@parksandpeople.org

July 31, 2010

Deadline - Early Bird Registration- 1st Annual Green Schools National Conference

The time is right for this groundbreaking event to bring together Public, Public Charter, Independent school leaders, educators, students, business & community leaders and policymakers to: integrate a “green culture” throughout all K-12 schools, promote environmental literacy at all grade levels and develop sustainable communities across the country, Connect all Green and Sustainable Schools in a National Green School movement. The theme of this conference is “Growing Green Schools Across America.” This event will provide a unique forum and opportunity for the national K-12 education community to meet, network, learn and share ideas around greening our nation’s schools. The projects and experiences shared at this event will lay the groundwork for preparing future generations of green citizens who will make the world a better place to live in. http://www.greenschoolsnationalconference.org/

Lisa M. Ferretto, AIA, LEED AP+
Associate, Sustainability Coordinator

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