GREEN events | Baltimore
tracking sustainable events around Baltimore, aiming to keep the community connected, educated, and inspired.
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2012 National Main Streets Conference
Apr 1 – 4, 2012
Hilton Convention Center Hotel, Baltimore MD (map)
Rediscover Main Street. For more than 30 years, the people who have been investing, shopping and living in Main Street communities have been waiting for the rest of the nation to figure out what we have known all along – Main Street’s time is now. National retailers, most notable “big box” stores are shrinking so they can fit into urban areas and downtowns. A flurry of national “shop local” campaigns and media attention has put a continuous spotlight on small businesses and how important they are to the economy. Sustainability concerns and shifts in quality of life preferences are forcing sprawling development and super sized retail footprints out of favor. www.preservationnation.org/main-street/training/conference/2012baltimore/
2012 National Symposium on Market Transformation
Apr 1 – 3, 2012
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel: 2660 Woodley Road NW Washington, D.C. (map)
The Symposium will offer the opportunity for a diverse group of attendees to network, compare programs, learn about new MT approaches, and discuss the latest issues facing the energy efficiency and market transformation communities. www.aceee.org/conferences/2012/mt
Green Classroom Professional Certificate Program at promotional cost ends today
Sunday, Apr 1, 2012
The GCP will be available at a promotional cost of $75 until April 1, 2012. The Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council proudly introduces the Green Classroom Professional Certificate Program. The program encourages sustainable practices in classrooms to further the mission of creating green schools for everyone within this generation. Green classroom professionals advocate for healthier, more environmentally responsible places in which to work and teach. With the Green Classroom Professional Certificate, the classroom will turn into a living laboratory, creating foundational awareness of greener lifestyles, energy savings, and environmental health in students and educators. http://centerforgreenschools.org/main-nav/k-12/curriculum/Greenclassroom.aspx
Wind Works for Maryland Rally
Monday, Apr 2, 2012
Annapolis MD (map)
History shows that – in times of great need – big solutions often require big, creative actions by citizens like you and me. So here’s a request: Please come join hundreds of Marylanders on Monday night April 2nd as we form a “Circle of Support” around the Maryland State House in Annapolis to encourage lawmakers to embrace offshore wind power. http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/423/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=73448
Spring Break Week Off Camp -Public Schools
Mon, April 2, 9am – Fri, April 6, 3pm
Irvine Nature Center, MD (map)
A whole week off school? Spend the week exploring the stream, searching under logs and learning about animal habitats. Children will take part in fun-filled activities including trail walks, games, crafts & animal encounters. Kids should wear nature-friendly clothing and bring a lunch. Ages 6-10. $250 members, $280 non-members (after-care available until 5 p.m. for additional fee) Winter 2011-2012 Programs at Irvine Nature Center. The phone number to register for all programs is 443-738-9224.
Volunteer with Audubon’s garden team
Mon, April 2, 9:00am – 10:30am
west of the boat lake in Patterson Park. (map)
Flex your green thumbs while helping us take care of native plant gardens in Patterson Park. We need volunteers to make sure they remain healthy habitats for the park’s birds, bees, and butterflies. Practice gardening techniques, learn identification skills, and spend a nice morning outdoors with friends and family. We’re happy to sign off community service hours for helpful students. Patterson Park Audubon Center 410.558.2473 or ppaudubon@gmail.com. pattersonpark.audubon.org
Proving Your Point: Researched Sustainable Strategies in Historic Housing
Mon, April 2, 12pm – 1pm
This is a part of the AIA Housing Knowledge Community research webinar series. 1 HSW/SD CEH. http://network.aia.org/AIA/Events/EventDescription/?CalendarEventKey=dca9b974-e0cb-47c1-9e86-3ad1d1cddeca
CSBA Green Mondays
Mon, April 2, 6pm – 9pm
CSBA: Chesapeake Sustainable Building Alliance. Green Mondays are first Mondays of every month! www.csballiance.org/pages/monthlymeeting.html
Healthy + High Performance Learning Spaces: Integrative + Green for Schools
Mon, April 2, 6:00pm – 8:15pm
Gilman Hall, Room #50, Johns Hopkins Homewood Campus, 3400 N. Charles St. Baltimore, MD 21218 (map)
John Boecker is coming to Baltimore and has agreed to share his knowledge with us speaking on Healthy + High Performance Learning Spaces: Integrative + Green Design for schools! John Boecker, AIA, LEED Fellow, is author of highly acclaimed, The Integrative Design Guide to Green Building. John serves as a founding partner in 7group, an internationally recognized multi-disciplinary consulting firm focused on green and regenerative development. His architectural design work has been recognized with over 40 awards, and John has been an invited speaker and integrative workshop facilitator in 35 states and 14 countries. John has served as LEED Faculty since 2001 and he was appointed a LEED Fellow in the inaugural class of 2011. www.usgbcmd.org/Default.aspx?pageId=917685&eventId=468336&EventViewMode=EventDetails
Good Jobs, Green Jobs East Coast Conference;
Apr 3 – 4, 2012
Philadelphia, PA (map)
Mark your calendars for the 2012 Good Jobs, Green Jobs Regional Conferences and take advantage of the opportunity to meet like-minded people and build coalitions to move us forward to a cleaner, greener and more prosperous economy. Join us in 2012 and demonstrate the strength of the green building industry by attending and/or sponsoring the conferences. www.greenjobsconference.org
Rainy Day Green Activities
Tue, April 3, 9am – 12pm
Irvine Nature Center 11201 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117 (map)
During the spring shower season, join us as we share rainy day, eco-friendly ideas and create natural play dough, recycle old crayons and turn magazines into jewelry, coasters and more! Bring your broken crayons and old magazines. All ages. $15 members, $30 non-members. Please call 443-738-9230 for more details or 443-738-9224. www.explorenature.org/
Design Conversations
Tue, April 3, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Windup Space ,10 W North Ave Baltimore MD (map)
The Design Conversations are a monthly series of events loosely curated by a group of volunteers, focusing on rotating topics that are timely and engaging. These events are always free, always at the Windup Space, and now on the first TUESDAY of every month! Design Conversations are encouraged by the generous support of D:center Baltimore and Baltimore Community Foundation. Cash bar, AV hookup available for spontaneous presentations! www.dcenterbaltimore.com/
GBI Green Building Network Meeting
Tue, April 3, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Green Building Institute, 7761 Waterloo Road, Jessup, MD (map)
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. For further information, or to submit an event, please email Leslye@greenbuildinginstitute.org. www.greenbuildinginstitute.org/GBN.html
Deadline: ENERGY STAR Challenge for Architects: Race to DC
Wednesday, Apr 4, 2012
EPA invites all architects to team up, lace up their sneakers, and jump into the Race to DC! Help your region win the Race by submitting the most design projects that achieve ENERGY STAR. The winning region, projects, and A/E firms will be showcased at the AIA Convention in Washington, DC, May 17 -19, 2012. http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=new_bldg_design.new_bldg_design
Vegetative Roof and Storm Water Management System Design Seminar
Wednesday, Apr 4, 2012
Hilton BWI Hotel, 1739 W. Nursery Road, Linthicum, MD 21090 (map)
Join the most knowledgeable experts in the field of roof top storm water management and vegetated roof system design. Learn the latest information on soil selection and plant varieties for successful plantings, along with how to select the best roofing components. Register today! Contact Sherry Bowser, ACP, LLC, 410-737-2100; sherry@acpllc.com. Register no later than March 23rd.
LEED 260: Daylighting and IEQ Credit 8.1: Understanding the May (2011) Addendum & Achieving Success in Daylighting
Wed, April 4, 8am – 10am
USGBC MD Headquarters, 230 Schilling Circle, Ste. 132, Hunt Valley, MD 21031 (map)
Join us for this engaging webinar session discussing the May 2011 addenda revisions to IEQ Credit 8.1: Daylight and Views- Daylight, and how these revisions are intended to help project teams earn the credit. Gain a deeper understanding of daylight best practices as our subject matter experts walk through examples and the available USGBC tools and resources. Upon completion of this webinar session, attendees will be able to articulate what changes were made to UEQc8.1, outline strategies for achieving the credit, and document credit achievement. GBCI LEED Specific and AIA 1.5 hours. www.usgbcmd.org/Default.aspx?pageId=917685&eventId=468614&EventViewMode=EventDetails
Deadline submission to EPA National Award for Smart Growth Achievement
Friday, Apr 6, 2012
The US Environmental Protection Agency is accepting applications for its 11th annual National Award for Smart Growth Achievement. The award is open to both public- and private-sector entities that have successfully used smart growth principles to improve communities environmentally, socially and economically. Winners will be chosen from three categories, including Programs and Policies, Equitable Development, and Main Street or Corridor Revitalization. epa.gov/smartgrowth/awards.htm.
The Great Frederick MD Flea, RE-Merchant Market
Saturday, Apr 7, 2012
Frederick Eventplex, Frederick Fairgrounds. (map)
The NEW Venue for Selling Unique & REnewEd Objects! The only RE-ally Great Flea in the Central Maryland Area. Open to Micro Business, Vendors and the Public to Sell, Buy and Collaborate. RE-Sellers of Vintage, Collectibles, Found Objects, Outsider Art, Artisan Wares, Uniques, Antiques, Industrial, Shabby Chic, Re-purposed Goods of all descriptions. No new goods, other than artisan, handmade will be sold. No political or franchise vendors allowed. Monthly through 2012. March 3, April 7, May 5, June 9, July 7, August 4, October 6, December 1. Presently Taking Vendor Applications. Small Business Sponsorships also available. www.greatfrederickmdflea.com
Natural Egg Dyeing
Sat, April 7, 10am – 12pm
Irvine Nature Center 11201 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117 (map)
Play with beautiful colors – made only with nature’s ingredients! All materials are included, just bring up to a dozen eggs and wear clothes that can get messy. All ages. Free for members, $10 non-members. Please call 443-738-9230 for more details or 443-738-9224. www.explorenature.org/
the 99% Spring
Apr 9 – 15, 2012
all across America (map)
April 9-15 we will gather across America, 100,000 strong, in homes, places of worship, campuses and the streets to train ourselves in non-violent action and join together in the work of reclaiming our country. History is calling; it’s time to step up. http://the99spring.com/
Improving Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
Tue, April 10, 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Kelly Gearhart, Triple Green Building Group, LLC. According to an ASHRAE Journal article, approximately 86% of building construction expenditures relate to renovation of existing buildings, & it is estimated that over the next 30 years that about half of the entire building stock in the U.S. will need to be renovated. Based on these statistics, it is clear that the greatest opportunity for reduction of primary energy in the U.S. is in existing buildings. https://www.registrationheadquarters.com/events/?uid=WPL_&eid=7114&mid=1859072&rid=153587044&rtype=mm
LEED GA Exam Prep Session 1 — Green Building and LEED Overview
Tue, April 10, 1:00pm – 2:30pm
WPL Publishing Co., Inc., and Green Building Services, announces this valuable interactive webinar series- LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation. Registration for this multi-media LEED Green Associate exam preparation program includes: Four 1.5-hour webinar sessions PLUS the complete sessions recorded on CD and presentation materials. Approved for 6 AIA LUs. https://www.registrationheadquarters.com/events/?uid=WPL_&eid=7105&mid=1858249&rid=153587044&rtype=mm
Green Building Institute’s Youth ECo monthly meeting
Tue, April 10, 7pm – 7pm
ENVIRO CENTER, 7761 Waterloo Rd., Jessup, MD (map)
Actual HD video creation with http://www.ourtask.org! Join us to learn how, get involved & take action! Focus on video & outreach, snack & beverages! Focus is on filming outreach efforts for a rain garden installation/educational program at River Hill High School and an edible garden located on the UMBC campus by the main dining facility. Educators & students interested in sustainability projects are encouraged to attend. FREE with rsvp to 443.733.1234 info@greenbuildinginstitute.org
Deadline: Immortal Architecture Design Competition
Wednesday, Apr 11, 2012
Design a building with an extremely long lifespan. The design must meet some special social need in its setting- in keeping with our interest in humanitarian architecture and design. http://tesseractcompetitions.com/current/
ENR Global Construction Summit 2012- Strategies for Growth in Global Markets
Wednesday, Apr 11, 2012
McGraw-Hill Companies Headquarters ; New York (map)
The ENR Global Construction Summit will bring together industry representatives from the major construction markets around the world, as well as industry leaders in the U.S., to explore growth opportunities and investigate solutions to the most pressing global industry challenges. Join us as we focus on overall global strategies as well as interactive breakout sessions by geographic region. http://construction.com/events/2012/globalsummit/
Green Roof Professional (GRP) accreditation exam
Wed, April 11, 1pm – 3pm
Annapolis, MD (map)
Green Operation Series: Sustainability and Healthcare – What is the Nurse’s Role?
Wed, April 11, 2pm – 3pm
In healthcare sustainability, I hear a common complaint; not enough content is geared toward care givers specifically. This presentation is an overview of 4 important topics: waste reduction, energy reduction, toxic and biohazard materials, and responsible purchasing. Myths are debunked, participants will learn quick and easy strategies that focus on their own behavior (changes they can control!), and will help bring clinicians up to speed in the world of “sustainability know-it-all’s.” This presentation is NOT all about Fairview. It’s more of a common sense sustainability crash course for clinicians; the people at the bedside who want to make a difference, but to which sustainability is not their area of expertise. www.prolibraries.com/pgh/?select=webinar_register&conferenceID=1
LEED GA Exam Prep Session 2 — Sustainable Sites and Water
Thu, April 12, 1:00pm – 2:30pm
WPL Publishing Co., Inc., and Green Building Services, announces this valuable interactive webinar series- LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation. Registration for this multi-media LEED Green Associate exam preparation program includes: Four 1.5-hour webinar sessions PLUS the complete sessions recorded on CD and presentation materials. Approved for 6 AIA LUs. https://www.registrationheadquarters.com/events/?uid=WPL_&eid=7105&mid=1858249&rid=153587044&rtype=mm
APA Annual Conference
Saturday, Apr 14, 2012
Los Angeles, CA (map)
ReIMAGINE The City, ReIMAGINE Your Career, ReIMAGINE The Possibilities: Take a fresh look at the work you do every day and a first look at the challenges you’ll face tomorrow. Join APA in Los Angeles for the 2012 National Planning Conference: the world’s largest planning event with four days of unparalleled networking and learning opportunities. Hear from experts. Connect with colleagues. Pick up new skills. Move your career forward. Imagine the possibilities. www.planning.org/conference/
HCM’s 3rd annual Project Clean Stream
Sat, April 14, 9am – 12pm
Baltimore, MD (map)
The HCM (Hord Coplan Macht) team will be cleaning up the trail from Sisson Street to Falls Road and the area around the viewing platform over the Jones Falls. In addition to picking up trash, we are adding to the excitement with INVASIVES REMOVAL!! Bring your significant other. Bring your kids. Bring your friends. We are coordinating our efforts with the Friends of Stony Run, so that the entire stream and trail will be covered! Please rsvp to Julie, JHiggins@hcm2.com. www.hcm2.com
Howard County GreenFest 2012
Sat, April 14, 10am – 4pm
Howard Community College Galleria (map)
Saving the Environment One Yard at a Time http://countyofhowardmd.us/GreenFest.htm
Bowie Green Expo
Sat, April 14, 1pm – 4pm
Kenhill Center (former Bowie City Hall) (map)
Our world is changing and it is leading us to rethink how we live, work, and socialize. We need to live a greener lifestyle for ourselves and our future generations. Bowie Green Expo is dedicated to helping us all lead a greener life. We look forward to seeing you there. www.bowiegreenexpo.org/
Grow It, Eat It
Sat, April 14, 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Irvine Nature Center 11201 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117 (map)
This beginner course, “Container Vegetable Gardening – Healthy Harvests from Small Spaces,” is led by the Maryland Master Gardeners. Free for members, $10 non-members. Please call 443-738-9230 for more details or 443-738-9224. www.explorenature.org/
Spring Family Camp out
Sat, April 14, 6pm – Sun, April 15, 9am
Irvine Nature Center 11201 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117 (map)
Experience a night under the stars! Pitch a tent at Irvine, head out for a night hike with us, do some stargazing and then enjoy a campfire snack before bed. In the morning, we’ll listen to the sounds of the forest waking up and share a light breakfast. Pre-registration is required; Irvine provides a limited number of tents (please mention if you need one when registering). All ages. For families of 4+: $20 members, $40 non-members. Individuals: $6 members, $15 non-members. Please call 443-738-9230 for more details or 443-738-9224. www.explorenature.org/
Deadline -7th annual Wide Angle Youth Media Festival
Sunday, Apr 15, 2012
The 7th annual Wide Angle Youth Media Festival is seeking submissions from Baltimore City youth, ages 10-20. Our youth festival committee wants to know about your experiences growing up in Baltimore. Submit your individual or group media projects by April 15, 2012 to be a part of this year’s festival. Tell us who you are, what your life is like, what challenges you face, and what makes you proud to be a young person in Baltimore. This is your chance to shine, and to convey your life experiences to a large community audience. www.wideanglemedia.org/
Deadline for Proposals: 7th ENERGY FORUM on Solar Building Skins Economic Forum
Sunday, Apr 15, 2012
ENERGY FORUM on Solar Building Skins: December 6-7 2012, Bressanone, Italy Solar architecture is part of an overall design approach based upon the interaction of energy, light, air and intelligent materials and systems. The main objective of the conference is to contribute to a multidisciplinary, integrated planning approach among architects, engineers, scientists, energy managers and manufacturers, with the aim to reduce energy consumption while improving the comfort and health of the building’s occupants. Emphasis will be placed on the latest developments and innovations in integrated components for the building industry, in particular with regard to the use of renewable energy and multifunctional building elements. www.energy-forum.com/
Deadline: Global Green’s Citizen Entrepreneur Contest
Sunday, Apr 15, 2012
Help us celebrate local green heroes with our Citizen Entrepreneur Contest. And nominate someone — or yourself — today. Nominate a Citizen Entrepreneur before April 15 and we will choose 10 finalists before opening up the voting online to the public. The winner will be awarded $1,000 to help fund their local green project — and get a chance to join our delegation to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the UN “Earth Summit” in June 2012, where we will share the inspiring stories of citizen entrepreneurs on a global stage. http://globalgreen.org/citizenentrepreneur
The Earth Forum of Howard County
Sun, April 15, 2:00pm – 4:30pm
First Presbyterian of Howard County, 9325 Presbyterian Circle, Columbia, MD (map)
Third Sunday of the month, spring and fall. The Earth Forum is free and open to all Information. e-mail: earthforum@firstpreshc.org www.earthforumhc.org
7th Annual Smart and Sustainable Campuses Conference
Apr 16 – 17, 2012
University of MD (map)
The path to sustainability is a journey. But what does it mean to move beyond the low-hanging fruit to create transformational change? How can we manage the tension between sustainability performance and campus growth? The Conference brings together attendees who are working to answer these, and many more questions. www.sustainability.umd.edu/content/community/sscc.php
BGW, Sustainable Speaker Series
Tuesday, Apr 17, 2012
Enoch Pratt Free Library, Central Branch (map)
Justin Martin, former staff writer for Fortune magazine and the author of Greenspan: The Man Behind Money and Nader: Crusader, Spoiler, Icon joins Baltimore Green Works’ Sustainable Speaker Series to discuss Frederick Law Olmsted in Martin’s new book, Genius of Place: The Life of Frederick Law Olmsted. While Olmsted is best remembered for his landscape architecture, from New York’s Central Park to Stanford University’s campus, he was also a Civil War hero, a fervent abolitionist, a social reformer, and an early voice for the environment. Presented in partnership with Friends of Maryland’s Olmsted Parks & Landscapes and the Enoch Pratt Free Library. The Sustainable Speaker Series events are offered free and open to the public. http://baltimoregreenworks.com/events/sustainable-speaker-series/
LEED GA Exam Prep Session 3 — Energy and Energy-Related Indoor and Environmental Quality
Tue, April 17, 1:00pm – 2:30pm
WPL Publishing Co., Inc., and Green Building Services, announces this valuable interactive webinar series- LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation. Registration for this multi-media LEED Green Associate exam preparation program includes: Four 1.5-hour webinar sessions PLUS the complete sessions recorded on CD and presentation materials. Approved for 6 AIA LUs. https://www.registrationheadquarters.com/events/?uid=WPL_&eid=7105&mid=1858249&rid=153587044&rtype=mm
International Workshop on Integrated Design & Delivery Solutions (IDDS)
Wednesday, Apr 18, 2012
Westin Arlington Gateway Hotel in Ballston, VA (map)
The International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB) will be holding a one-day international workshop on April 18, 2012, to showcase global research, technology and innovative practices in architecture, engineering and construction (AEC). www.nist.gov/el/cib.cfm
LEED Seminar Series
Wed, April 18, 8:00am – 5:30pm
Marriott Tyson’s Corner, VA (map)
Accu-Tech will be hosting (2) four hour courses- morning and afternoon sessions. Morning session (8-12:30): Energy Consumption Reduction Techniques – CPI, (8 -9:00am); LEED and Integrated Technology – General Cable, (9:10-10:10am) ; Green Initiatives for Data Center Infrastructure – TE (Tyco Electronics), (10:20-11:20am); A New Approach to Lighting: Low Voltage – Redwood Systems, (11:30am-12:30pm). Breakfast from 7:30am – 8:00am.. Lunch will be from 12:30pm – 1:00pm. Credits received: (4) Bicsi – RCDD, (4) Bicsi – NTS, (4) Bicsi – DCDC, (4) Bicsi – RITP, (4) AIA, (4) LEED AP, (4) LEED GA, (4) BOMI (FMA, SMA, RPA) Afternoon session (1-5:30): The Impacts of LEED Design on Wireless Communications – Corning DAS (1- 2:00PM); Converged Cabling: Data, Video, BAS & Beyond – Siemon (2:10-3:10PM); The Role of a Unified Physical Infrastructure in a LEED Gold Project – Panduit (3:20-4:20PM); Sustainable Practices and LEED – Leviton (4:30-5:30PM). Credits: (4)Bicsi – RCDD, (4) AIA (SD/HSW) Please join us at Shula’s American Steakhouse for “Green Scene” following the afternoon seminar for refreshments & appetizers. Morning Session- www.eventbrite.com/event/3041367813 ; Afternoon Session- www.eventbrite.com/event/3041694791 </a
USGBC Members-Only Webcast: April Addenda and Interpretations – What’s Changed and Why
Wed, April 18, 3pm – 4pm
Eligible for: Eligible for LEED credential maintenance under the “Live Presentation” or “Self Study” activity types
LEED GA Exam Prep Session 4 — Materials, Materials-Related Indoor Environmental Quality and Innovation
Thu, April 19, 1:00pm – 2:30pm
WPL Publishing Co., Inc., and Green Building Services, announces this valuable interactive webinar series- LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation. Registration for this multi-media LEED Green Associate exam preparation program includes: Four 1.5-hour webinar sessions PLUS the complete sessions recorded on CD and presentation materials. Approved for 6 AIA LUs. https://www.registrationheadquarters.com/events/?uid=WPL_&eid=7105&mid=1858249&rid=153587044&rtype=mm
International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Training
Fri, April 20, 8am – 3pm
Talbot County Community Center, Route 50 at Easton Airport, Easton, MD (map)
www.dhcd.state.md.us/Website/SmartCodes/TrainingDetails.aspx?Title=2012
USGBC MD 101
Fri, April 20, 8:00am – 9:15am
USGBC MD Headquarters, 230 Schilling Circle, Suite 132, Hunt Valley, MD 21031 (map)
Spend an hour with USGBC MD staff and chapter leaders to get to know us a little bit better, figure out how you can get involved. Propel this chapter and green building! This session is designed for new member, new employees of National Member companies and those companies interested in designating members or looking for sponsorship opportunities. www.usgbcmd.org/Default.aspx?pageId=917685&eventId=468578&EventViewMode=EventDetails
Application Deadline – Youth As Resources
Fri, April 20, 5:00pm
Youth As Resources, Baltimore’s youth-led grant making organization has funds available! Youth (up to age 21) in Baltimore who want to put their community building ideas into action are invited to apply for funding. Grants up to $3,500 are available for community organizing initiatives that are created and carried out by young people. (410) 576-9551. www.youthasresources.org/
What are the bees telling us?
Fri, April 20, 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Waldorf Upper School / Yellowwood Community Center; 4801 Yellowwood Ave, Baltimore, MD 21209 (map)
free lecture, 7:30 p.m. For information and to register, call 410-367-6808
9th Annual Baltimore Green Week (BGW)
Apr 21 – 28, 2012
Each April, as Earth Day nears, BGW hosts Baltimore Green Week, a week-long series of programs focused on promoting environmental awareness and best sustainable practices in and around Baltimore. In an effort to highlight local resources, BGW partners with local businesses, organizations, and individuals who work to provide earth friendly and sustainable products and services to our community. http://baltimoregreenworks.com/events/baltimore-green-week/
BGW Ecofest
Saturday, Apr 21, 2012
Druid Hill Park, Baltimore MD (map)
Baltimore Green Week kicks off with a community celebration & outdoor festival, EcoFest. EcoFest is held each year in Druid Hill Park and is host to an all local line-up of musicians, food vendors, and nearly 100 local vendors and exhibitors who share our vision for a greener Baltimore. Attendees are also encouraged to take part in the free yoga classes, bike rides, kid’s nature play space and other workshops and activities throughout the day.http://baltimoregreenworks.com/events/baltimore-green-week/
What are the bees telling us?
Sat, April 21, 9am – 3pm
Waldorf Upper School / Yellowwood Community Center; 4801 Yellowwood Ave, Baltimore, MD 21209 (map)
Workshop with Gunther Hauk, renowned Biodynamic beekeeper & former Waldorf teacher. 9am – 12:30pm. Cost: $48 adults/ $38 students (pre-register or pay at door) Mini Bee Festival, 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Talk in person with Mr. Hauk & shop with bee-related vendors; free / open to the public For information / / register, call 410-367-6808
Junior Naturalists!
Sat, April 21, 9am – 12pm
Irvine Nature Center 11201 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117 (map)
Spend Saturday mornings exploring nature. Junior naturalists take part in fun-filled activities including trail walks, nature games, stories, puppet shows, animal encounters and more. This program is a 3-part series, but you can sign up for individual sessions. Kids should wear nature-friendly clothing. Ages 6-9. $15 members, $30 non-members. Please call 443-738-9230 for more details or 443-738-9224. www.explorenature.org/
EARTH DAY
Sunday, Apr 22, 2012
In Spring 1970, Senator Gaylord Nelson created Earth Day as a way to “force this issue onto the national agenda.” 20 million Americans demonstrated in different U.S. cities, and it worked! In December 1970, Congress authorized the creation of a new federal agency to tackle environmental issues, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. www.epa.gov/earthday/history.htm www.earthday.org/
GEF’s end of National Green Week 2012
Sunday, Apr 22, 2012
GEF- Green Education Foundation. You have until Earth Day, April 22, to join the largest waste reduction campaign, so get started with one of the fun ideas below. Then, submit your activity for a Green in Action award! Organize a waste reduction program, Make crafts from recycled material; Start a recycling initiative in your classroom; Read environmental books to your students; Teach your students about green travel. The ways to participate are endless! You should also check out Green Energy Challenge lessons, easy school energy audits, and the Adopt-a-Plant contest. www.greeneducationfoundation.org/nationalgreenweeksub
Irvine – An Earth Day Celebration for Families!
Sunday, Apr 22, 2012
Irvine: 11201 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117 (map)
Kids Unplugged, Irvine’s “get outside” initiative, encourages children and their families to literally “unplug” from video games, television and other forms of electronics to participate in activities focused on Mother Earth. At Irvine, children can: make recycled crafts; throw seed “bombs”; play green games; take nature hikes and do other ‘active’ challenges; participate in sack races and animal bingo for prizes; meet the Plastic Bag Monster. It’s a great way for families to celebrate Earth Day together. Bring a picnic lunch a make a day of it! $10 per child. Free for adults and children under 2 years old. http://explorenature.org/experience-irvine/kids-unplugged
Designing for Eco-Dollars: Building a Sustainable Business Environment and Economy
Sun, April 22, 8am – 2pm
O’Callaghan Hotel, 126 West Street, Annapolis MD (map)
National Trust for Historic Preservation, AIA Maryland− The American Institute of Architects, & Annapolis Economic Development Corporation. On Thursday, March 22, attend two panel discussions designed to address key concerns of small businesses in today’s marketplace: economics and energy efficiency. At noon, explore issues related to rehabilitation, community development, and commercial revitalization during a luncheon presentation by Donovan Rypkema, a distinguished historic preservationist and economist. Cost: $45/workshop and luncheon; $35/luncheon only www.aiamd.org/March_22_Workshop_Registration_Form.pdf
The Baltimore Green Forum
Sun, April 22, 4:00pm – 6:30pm
MD Presbyterian Church, 1105 Providence Road, Towson, MD (map)
Fourth Sunday of the month. For updated program info, baltimoregreenforum@gmail.com, 301-345-2234, www.baltimoregreenforum.org
Solar PV Installer Boot Camp Training + NABCEP Entry Level Exam
Apr 24 – 26, 2012
Baltimore MD (map); www.heatspring.com/courses/solar-pv-installer-boot-camp-training–baltimore
April AIA COTE Meeting and Presentation
Tuesday, Apr 24, 2012
AIA Baltimore Board Room (upstairs) 11 1/2 West Chase Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 (map)
An introduction to the Living Building Challenge- A Philosophy, Advocacy Platform and Certification Program for the Holistic Building. Join an inspirational discussion with Peter Doo, FAIA, LEED AP, founder and partner of Doo Consulting, LLC. He is a recognized leader in the sustainability industry with experience assisting companies and project teams in meeting their sustainability goals. He currently serves as a commissioner on the Baltimore City Sustainability Commission and is a member of the State of Maryland Green Building Council. 1 AIA/CES (HSW/SD) credit with registration. RSVP to baltimoreCOTE@gmail.com. www.aiabalt.com/cde.cfm?event=381055
Baltimore City Sustainability Commission Meetings
Tue, April 24, 4pm – 5pm
Department of Planning, 8th Fl, 417 E. Fayette St. Baltimore MD (map)
The Baltimore Commission on Sustainability holds regular monthly meetings usually on the fourth Tuesday of every month. All meetings are open to the public. The Commission is made up of 21 members representing environmental groups, community organizations, labor unions, public health and environmental justice interests, and private industry. www.baltimorecity.gov/Government/AgenciesDepartments/Planning/OfficeofSustainability.aspx
Commercial Green Building Tax Incentives
Wed, April 25, 12pm – 1pm
Eligible for: Eligible for LEED credential maintenance under the “Live Presentation” or “Self Study” activity types. www2.gotomeeting.com/register/232887018
BD+C 252: Water Efficiency & Innovation in Design
Wed, April 25, 4pm – 6pm
USGBC MD Headquarters, 230 Schilling Circle, Ste. 132, Hunt Valley, MD 21031 (map)
Interested in furthering your understanding of the urban heat island effect and ways to reduce it? This session is designed to teach individuals about strategies useful in meeting LEED requirements in various credit categories. GBCI LEED Specific and AIA 1.5 hours. www.usgbcmd.org/Default.aspx?pageId=917685&eventId=468616&EventViewMode=EventDetails
Green Schools Initiatives in Baltimore City
Thu, April 26, 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Hord Coplan Macht 750 E. Pratt St #1100 Baltimore MD 21202 (map)
GREEN BEATS-A Social Mixer for a Better Baltimore
Thu, April 26, 6pm – 8pm
The Red Maple, 930 N. Charles St. Baltimore MD (map)
Presented by Civic Works’ Green Projects. Are you passionate about making Baltimore a more sustainable city? Do you want the opportunity to mix with other like minded Baltimoreans? Join Civic Works? Green Projects for our new series, Green Beats! Dress to impress, grab a Sustainabili-tini, shake your bon bon on the dance floor, and chat it up with all of Baltimore?s sustainability minded movers and shakers. $5-$20 Donation encouraged; 21 and older. RSVP: www.GreenPartyforaPurpose.org
ARBOR DAY
Friday, Apr 27, 2012
Arbor Day is a nationally-celebrated observance that encourages tree planting and care. Founded by J. Sterling Morton in 1872, it’s celebrated on the last Friday in April. www.arborday.org/arborday/
MD H2E Trailblazer hospital – Greening the Surgical Services
Fri, April 27, 11:30am – 1:30pm
Anne Arundel Medical Center with Practice Greenhealth (map)
AAMC replaced operating room surgical lights with LED lights and started a program to move from disposable single use medical devices to reprocessed and remanufactured devices. Maryland Hospitals for a Healthy Environment (MD H2E) presented Trailblazer Awards to five Maryland hospitals in November 2011 at a ceremony at the Environmental Excellence in Health Care conference. Each winner hosts an educational event highlighting their sustainable successes and showing how YOU can do it too! Attendance is open to all. However, priority will be given to hospital and health care employees when limitations occur. To register, send your name, title, facility name, e-mail, and phone to Englund@son.umaryland.edu.
Restoration and Renovation Fair
Saturday, Apr 28, 2012
Maryland Historical Society 201 West Monument Street, Baltimore (map)
Preservation Maryland; http://preservationmaryland.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/save-the-date-card-20121.jpg
Audubon Center Bird Watching, Tiny Tots and Children’s Day Events
Sat, April 28, 8am – 2pm
Patterson Park Audubon Center (map)
8:00 – 9:30 am; Urban Bird Watching Walk with Audubon; 10:00 – 11:00 am: Audubon’s Tiny Tots: Fabulous Frogs; 11:00 am – 2:00 pm: Día del Niño Children’s Day A Bilingual Family Event; 410.558.2473 or ppaudubon@gmail.com. pattersonpark.audubon.org
Webinar: Introduction to Perkin + Will’s 2030 e2 Energy Estimating Tool
Sat, April 28, 3pm – 4pm
Join us as Doug Pierce of Perkins+Will presents the 2030 e2 Energy Estimating Tool, which he and his team created to support the firm’s commitment to tracking and achieving the 2030 Challenge targets. 2030 e2 allows users to set target goals for four key areas: energy efficiency, green power offsets, on-site renewable energy and grid-supplied renewable energy, when designing new buildings or retrofitting existing ones. www1.gotomeeting.com/register/308100281?utm_source=January+Newsletter&utm_campaign=Jan12+Newsletter&utm_medium=email
CleanMed conference
Apr 30 – May 2, 2012
Denver CO (map)
CleanMed, the premier global conference on environmentally sustainable health care, will feature more than forty sessions and workshops, unlimited networking opportunities, and a dynamic exhibit hall. www.cleanmed.org/2012/speakers/default.php
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MARCH 2012: GREEN events | Baltimore
Green Roof Professional Training
Feb 27 – Mar 1, 2012
Annapolis, MD (map)
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) is partnering with the Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation to offer Green Roof Professional (GRP) training. Funding is available through a Maryland Energy Sector Partnership grant to cover the cost of tuition and course materials for employed and unemployed landscaping, roofing, architecture and construction professionals in Anne Arundel County. To find out if you qualify for a grant, please contact Pam Bageant at 410-412-5048. www.greenroofs.org/index.php/component/content/article/3611
Deadline for Registrations- Re-Thinking Shanghai 2012
Thursday, Mar 1, 2012
International Design Competition for a Sustainable Intervention on the Suzhou Creek. www.10design.co/10competition
International Green Construction Code Available
Thursday, Mar 1, 2012
The International Green Construction Code (IgCC) was finalized November 6, 2011, in Phoenix after a two-year development process. Although many jurisdictions have already adopted IgCC, the full code will not be published until March 2012. www.iccsafe.org/cs/igcc/pages/default.aspx
LEED 2012: Third Public Comment Opens
Thursday, Mar 1, 2012
The third public comment period for LEED 2012 will open on March 1 until March 20, 2012. LEED’s strength comes from its constant, consensus-driven improvement cycle. Multiple comment periods are held and input received is incorporated into LEED as the program evolves to address the dynamic needs of the building industry. To be eligible to join the Consensus Body and vote in the LEED 2012 ballot in June 2012, your membership must be in good standing by March 1, and be maintained throughout the balloting period. www.usgbc.org/LEED/LEEDDrafts/RatingSystemVersions.aspx?CMSPageID=1458
NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH
Thursday, Mar 1, 2012
National Nutrition Month is a nutrition education and information campaign sponsored annually by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. The campaign is designed to focus attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. NNM also promotes the Academy & its members to the public & the media as the most valuable and credible source of timely, scientifically based food and nutrition information. www.eatright.org/nnm/
Enhanced EmPower Maryland Business Customer Rebate Programs
Thu, March 1, 8:30am – 11:00am
Holiday Inn, 100 South George St, Cumberland MD (map)
Introducing Enhanced EmPower Maryland Business Customer Rebate Programs Potomac Edison has just released its new energy efficiency program. Be the first to learn about these new incentives. Learn directly from Potomac Edison program representatives how to maximize your energy rebate potential for commercial and industrial jobs. Join us to find out what money is available for your commercial and industrial energy efficiency project. Potomac Edison provides cash incentives for lighting, traffic signals, occupancy sensors, HVAC equipment, commercial kitchen equipment, and much, much more! To RSVP, email Celia Salgado at salgadoc@saic.com, or call 212-660-1934. www.energysaveMD.com
MD H2E Trailblazer hospital – Energy Conservation
Thu, March 1, 9am – 11am
University of Maryland Medical Center with BGE (map)
UMMC focused on lighting conservation and upgrades in the past year. Maryland Hospitals for a Healthy Environment (MD H2E) presented Trailblazer Awards to five Maryland hospitals in November 2011 at a ceremony at the Environmental Excellence in Health Care conference. Each winner hosts an educational event highlighting their sustainable successes and showing how YOU can do it too! Attendance is open to all. However, priority will be given to hospital and health care employees when limitations occur. To register, send your name, title, facility name, e-mail, and phone to Englund@son.umaryland.edu.
Carbon Nation Movie Screening
Thu, March 1, 6pm – 8pm
Landmark Theater 645 South President Street Baltimore, MD 21202 (map)
March 1, 2012 6 p.m. Landmark Theater 645 South President Street Baltimore, MD 21202 American Office and DIRTT have partnered to present a complimentary, free screening of the award-winning documentary: Carbon Nation. Carbon Nation is a 2010 documentary about taking action to combat climate change. Directed by Peter Byck, this film spreads the idea that environmental alternatives are viable and available. It inspires the audience to look for new and innovative ways to “go green” and reduce our carbon footprint. http://www.carbonnationmovie.com/ All are invited to attend – register for your free tickets at: http://carbonnationbalt.eventbrite.com/ For questions or more information, contact Robin Senecal, A&D Representative at rsenecal@americanoffice.com or 410.735.0233
The Lorax Movie
Friday, Mar 2, 2012
Universal Studios made The Lorax into a blockbuster animated movie (it comes out on Dr. Seuss’ birthday). A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world. www.imdb.com/title/tt1482459/ www.theloraxmovie.com/index.php
The Great Frederick MD Flea, RE-Merchant Market
Saturday, Mar 3, 2012
Frederick Eventplex, Frederick Fairgrounds. (map)
The NEW Venue for Selling Unique & REnewEd Objects! The only RE-ally Great Flea in the Central Maryland Area. Open to Micro Business, Vendors and the Public to Sell, Buy and Collaborate. RE-Sellers of Vintage, Collectibles, Found Objects, Outsider Art, Artisan Wares, Uniques, Antiques, Industrial, Shabby Chic, Re-purposed Goods of all descriptions. No new goods, other than artisan, handmade will be sold. No political or franchise vendors allowed. Monthly through 2012. March 3, April 7, May 5, June 9, July 7, August 4, October 6, December 1. Presently Taking Vendor Applications. Small Business Sponsorships also available. www.greatfrederickmdflea.com
What Was the Lorax?
Sat, March 3, 10:00am – 10:45am
Celebrate the new movie, The Lorax, based on the beloved children’s story by Dr. Seuss. Before you see the movie, join us for a reading of the book and a talk about some ways we can help the environment. You’ll even take home your very own ‘truffula’ seed to plant and treat with care. Optional: After the program, join us at a local theater to see the movie The Lorax, from the makers of Despicable Me and adapted from the book by Dr. Seuss. All ages. Free for members, $10 non-members Winter 2011-2012 Programs at Irvine Nature Center. The phone number to register for all programs is 443-738-9224.
Alternative Technologies
Sat, March 3, 7pm – 8pm
Monkton (map)
Mark Fisher designs, manufactures and sells small-scale alternative technologies through his catalog, Blueprint for Sustainable Living. These include a manual, and bicycle powered, grain/seed/nut mill, a vegetable oil press, a water pump, to name a few. Through his efforts with the Harvest Chapel Mission, he assists subsistence farmers in Africa improve their lives with these affordable inventions. For more information contact Karen Stupski, 410-357-9523 education@heathcote.org,.
Going Green for Groceries
Sun, March 4, 2pm – 3pm
Follow the life cycle of a typical grocery bag, then discover ways you can reduce your own use of plastic bags. We’ll also make your own reusable shopping bag using paint, sequins, stitching, stamps and buttons. Bag and other materials are supplied; just bring your creativity! Ages 6 & up. Free for members, $10 non-members Winter 2011-2012 Programs at Irvine Nature Center. The phone number to register for all programs is 443-738-9224.
CSBA Green Mondays
Mon, March 5, 6pm – 9pm
CSBA: Chesapeake Sustainable Building Alliance. Green Mondays are first Mondays of every month! www.csballiance.org/pages/monthlymeeting.html
NESEA Building Energy 12
Mar 6 – 8, 2012
Seaport World Trade Center Boston, MA (map)
Conference and Trade Show for Renewable Energy and Green Building Professionals. BuildingEnergy is the most established and most cross-disciplinary renewable energy and high performance building conference in the region. Organized by the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association, it brings together architects, engineers, builders, policymakers, developers and building managers for three days of networking, accredited educational sessions and a high-level trade show. www.nesea.org/be12/
Engineering Green 2012
Tuesday, Mar 6, 2012
Engineering Society of Baltimore; 11 West Mount Vernon Place; Baltimore, MD (map)
Engineering Green 2012 is an event for civil engineers, landscape architects, property owners, developers, and others interested in the engineering design of a sustainable site. This one day conference will showcase projects in the commercial and government sectors primarily in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed (PA, VA, DE & MD). The day will include four sessions (with 2-3 tracks to choose from) in which presenters will give an in-depth look at project design, implementation, and lessons learned. The event will also include a keynote address, breakfast and lunch, and a chance to put your mind together with other professionals working in similar areas and dealing with similar issues to come up with practical solutions. The conference will have four presentation sessions with 2-3 presentations in each session. http://usgbcmd.org/Default.aspx?pageId=1208593
LEED AP Exam Prep: BD+C- Session 1: Introduction/Sustainable Sites
Tuesday, Mar 6, 2012
Prepare your entire team over the course of two weeks for the LEED Building Design and Construction exam — at one low price! Included are four 2-hour training sessions (eight hours total) plus preparation materials. https://www.registrationheadquarters.com/events/?07339de84c6a4788b4e10b5dd4d10af9a
Creating Healthy Communities Through Design: Improving Parks and Active Recreation Opportunities
Tue, March 6, 2pm – 3pm
Creating neighborhoods with great parks, open space, and active recreation opportunities encourages people to be active and fit, helping to prevent obesity and related chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Improving parks, trails, sports fields, and other recreation infrastructure also creates more sustainable, livable, and desirable places to live and work. https://cc.readytalk.com/r/pgcmrgk21la2
Design Conversations
Tue, March 6, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Windup Space ,10 W North Ave Baltimore MD (map)
The Design Conversations are a monthly series of events loosely curated by a group of volunteers, focusing on rotating topics that are timely and engaging. These events are always free, always at the Windup Space, and now on the first TUESDAY of every month! Design Conversations are encouraged by the generous support of D:center Baltimore and Baltimore Community Foundation. Cash bar, AV hookup available for spontaneous presentations! www.dcenterbaltimore.com/
GBI Green Building Network Meeting
Tue, March 6, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Green Building Institute, 7761 Waterloo Road, Jessup, MD (map)
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. For further information, or to submit an event, please email Leslye@greenbuildinginstitute.org. www.greenbuildinginstitute.org/GBN.html
NESEA Building Energy 12
Mar 6 – 8, 2012
Seaport World Trade Center Boston, MA (map)
Conference & Trade Show for Renewable Energy and Green Building Professionals. BuildingEnergy is the most established and most cross-disciplinary renewable energy & high performance building conference in the region. Organized by the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association, it brings together architects, engineers, builders, policymakers, developers & building managers for 3 days of networking, accredited educational sessions & a high-level trade show. www.nesea.org/be12/
Incorporating Green Cleaning Into Healthcare Facilities
Wednesday, Mar 7, 2012
Hospitals, doctors’ offices, long-term care facilities, nursing homes and other healthcare settings have strict requirements for cleaning and disinfecting. Is there a place for green products in these environments? This free webcast on from CleanLink on March 7, presented by Stephen Ashkin, President of The Ashkin Group and Executive Director of the Green Cleaning Network, will identify which products and equipment will meet high cleaning and infection control standards, but also won’t harm the environment. www.cleanlink.com/webcasts/201203_greenclean/
USGBC MD Event: LEED Luncheon: LEED 2012 Now Accepting Your Comments
Wed, March 7, 12pm – 2pm
LEED 2012 is coming. Understand the changes and how to comment. www.usgbcmd.org/Default.aspx?pageId=917685&eventId=453146&EventViewMode=EventDetails
LEED AP Exam Prep: BD+C Session 2: Water Efficiency/Energy & Atmosphere
Thursday, Mar 8, 2012
Prepare your entire team over the course of two weeks for the LEED Building Design and Construction exam — at one low price! Included are four 2-hour training sessions (eight hours total) plus preparation materials. https://www.registrationheadquarters.com/events/?07339de84c6a4788b4e10b5dd4d10af9a
Revinylize!
Sat, March 10, 1pm – 4pm
Irvine Nature Center (map)
Every year, companies throw away hundreds of thousands of banners and billboard signs – all made from tough-to-recycle vinyl. But you can give a new life to Irvine’s stock of vinyl by creating a messenger bag that is fun, fashionable and functional. This crafty project is no-sew, and whips up quick, so we’ll ask you to make one for yourself and one for Irvine’s Nature Store. Thanks to the Salt Lake City chapter of AIGA, who shared their bag pattern with Irvine. $5 for members, $15 for non-members Winter 2011-2012 Programs at Irvine Nature Center. The phone number to register for all programs is 443-738-9224.
Daylight Saving Time Begins
WhenSunday, Mar 11, 2012
ASHRAE High Performance Buildings Conference
Monday, Mar 12, 2012
San Diego (map)
This conference will guide the building design professional, building owner/managers, building operating staff and government officials about what works and what really doesn’t work when tackling major improvements in the energy efficiency, renewable applications, and operating practices. Target facilities include both existing and new construction non-residential buildings. www.ashrae.org/membership–conferences/conferences/ashrae-endorsed-events/2012/ASHRAE-High-Performance-Buildings-Conference
NFMT 2012
Mar 13 – 15, 2012
Baltimore, MD (map)
In 2012, NFMT will be the biggest gathering of building owners, facility managers, maintenance engineers, sustainability directors, heads of facility operations and management, and other facilities management professionals in the country. It?s a dynamic, interactive educational and networking experience that delivers revolutionary ideas and career-boosting inspiration. You?ll rethink your approach to facilities management, connect with like-minded collegues, hear from industry visionaries, and discover new tools to make your job more satisfying and productive than ever before. www.nfmt.com/baltimore/
LEED AP Exam Prep: BD+C Session 3: Materials & Resources
Tuesday, Mar 13, 2012
Prepare your entire team over the course of two weeks for the LEED Building Design and Construction exam — at one low price! Included are four 2-hour training sessions (eight hours total) plus preparation materials. https://www.registrationheadquarters.com/events/?07339de84c6a4788b4e10b5dd4d10af9a
Green Building Institute’s Youth ECo monthly meeting
Tue, March 13, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
ENVIRO CENTER, 7761 Waterloo Rd., Jessup, MD (map)
actual HD video creation with http://www.ourtask.org! Join us to learn how, get involved & take action! Focus on video & outreach, snack & beverages! Focus is on filming outreach efforts for a rain garden installation/educational program at River Hill High School and an edible garden located on the UMBC campus by the main dining facility. Educators & students interested in sustainability projects are encouraged to attend. FREE with rsvp to 443.733.1234 info@greenbuildinginstitute.org
GLOBE 2012
Mar 14 – 16, 2012
Vancouver, Canada (map)
Every two years, the world gathers in Vancouver for three days of thought leadership presented by world-renowned sustainability experts. For the opportunity to see leading-edge environmental innovations. To participate in unparalleled global networking. http://2012.globeseries.com/
VERGE DC
Mar 14 – 16, 2012
Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel in Arlington, VA. (map)
VERGE brings together corporate and government leaders to discuss the next generation in sustainability: the convergence of technologies for energy, information, buildings, and transportation. VERGE DC will reveal the business opportunities brought about by these disruptive technologies, and the radical efficiencies it can bring to business and society. Dr. Chris Pyke, USGBC’s Vice President of Research will be chairing VERGE’s Buildings Track and also presenting. www.greenbiz.com/events/2012/03/verge-2012
LED Cooler Fixtures and Other New LED Lighting Options
Wed, March 14, 12pm – 1pm
Special Guest Speaker: Amanda Sabitus of Friedman Electric. Join us for a new webinar series every other Wednesday from 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M, starting January 18, 2012. The first half of the webinar series will cover new enhancements to FirstEnergy’s PA Act 129 Programs, where you can learn all about the cash incentives available for your commercial or industrial energy efficiency projects. In the second half, we will have a guest speaker present on a variety of educational energy efficiency topics. http://actevarsvp.com/event/a0kF0000000xLM1
LEED AP Exam Prep: BD+C Session 4: IEQ / ID / RP
Thursday, Mar 15, 2012
Prepare your entire team over the course of two weeks for the LEED Building Design and Construction exam — at one low price! Included are four 2-hour training sessions (eight hours total) plus preparation materials. https://www.registrationheadquarters.com/events/?07339de84c6a4788b4e10b5dd4d10af9a
USGBC MD Event: USGBC MD 101
Thu, March 15, 6:00pm – 7:15pm
Spend an hour with USGBC MD staff and chapter leaders to get to know us a little bit better, figure out how you can get involved. Propel this chapter and green building! This session is designed for new member, new employees of National Member companies and those companies interested in designating members or looking for sponsorship opportunities. www.usgbcmd.org/Default.aspx?pageId=917685&eventId=453150&EventViewMode=EventDetails
Virginia Design Forum X: Skins
Mar 16 – 17, 2012
Charlottesville, Va. (map)
Building skins are evolving as new computer technologies, new materials, and new societal behaviors are changing the perception of architecture. Consider architectural skin as it relates to boundary, structure, and the social implications inherent in the envelope’s solution. Architecture is functioning more as a synthetic organism working within its surrounding ecosystem, and more literal comparisons are being made between biological skins and built skins. As the bi-annual Virginia Design Forum enters its twentieth year, join some of the world’s most acknowledged experts for a thorough exploration of SKINS. www.aiava.org/event/skins-virginia-design-forum-x/
4th Annual EcoBall Gala
Fri, March 16, 7pm – 11pm
Baltimore MD (map)
Baltimore Green Works. Baltimore’s Stratford University culinary students compete in a Top Chef style food competition using local ingredients where you get to be the judge! Live band and gratis beer and wine. For more information and to purchase your tickets today, go to http://baltimoregreenworks.com/ecoball/
The Earth Forum of Howard County
Sun, March 18, 2:00pm – 4:30pm
First Presbyterian of Howard County, 9325 Presbyterian Circle, Columbia, MD (map)
Third Sunday of the month, spring and fall. The Earth Forum is free and open to all., e-mail: earthforum@firstpreshc.org ; www.earthforumhc.org
Spring Break Week Off Camp – Independent Schools
Mon, March 19, 9am – Fri, March 23, 3pm
Irvine Nature Center, MD (map)
A whole week off school? Spend the week exploring the stream, searching under logs and learning about animal habitats. Children will take part in fun-filled activities including trail walks, games, crafts and animal encounters. Kids should wear nature-friendly clothing and bring a lunch. Ages 6-10. $250 members, $280 non-members (after-care available until 5 p.m. for additional fee) Winter 2011-2012 Programs at Irvine Nature Center. The phone number to register for all programs 443-738-9224.
Solar PV Installer Boot Camp Training + NABCEP Entry Level Exam
Mar 20 – 22, 2012
Baltimore MD (map)
SPRING EQUINOX
Tuesday, Mar 20, 2012
1:14 AM www.almanac.com/content/first-day-seasons
Solar PV Installer Boot Camp Training + NABCEP Entry Level Exam
Mar 20 – 22, 2012
Baltimore MD (map)
Deadline: CitiesAlive Paper and Poster Abstracts applications
Wednesday, Mar 21, 2012
Join Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) and the City of Chicago as we celebrate a decade of living architecture at the 10th Anniversary of CitiesAlive, from October 17 to October 20, 2012. www.greenroofs.org/
Wing Into Spring at Boordy Vineyard
Wed, March 21, 6pm – 9pm
Patterson Park Audubon Center (map)
Join National Audubon Society president, David Yarnold, and other Audubon supporters at Boordy Vineyards for an evening of food, wine, and chocolate to support Audubon’s work in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Door prizes, live birds, and more! Tickets $65 per person. http://md.audubon.org/events/wing-spring
Solar PV Installer Boot Camp Training + NABCEP Entry Level Exam
Mar 20 – 22, 2012
Baltimore MD (map)
WORLD WATER DAY
Thursday, Mar 22, 2012
www.unwater.org/worldwaterday/
MD H2E Trailblazer hospital – Sustainable Foods
Thu, March 22, 11am – 1pm
Union Hospital of Cecil County (map)
Union Hospital is committed to purchasing local sustainable meat, poultry, and produce for its cafeteria and patient meals. Maryland Hospitals for a Healthy Environment (MD H2E) presented Trailblazer Awards to five Maryland hospitals in November 2011 at a ceremony at the Environmental Excellence in Health Care conference. Each winner hosts an educational event highlighting their sustainable successes and showing how YOU can do it too! Attendance is open to all. However, priority will be given to hospital and health care employees when limitations occur. To register, send your name, title, facility name, e-mail, and phone to Englund@son.umaryland.edu.
USGBC MD Event: Drinks Are On USgbc MD
Thu, March 22, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Hosted by Della Rosa, Whitemarsh; www.usgbcmd.org/Default.aspx?pageId=917685&eventId=445413&EventViewMode=EventDetails
GREEN BEATS-A Social Mixer for a Better Baltimore
Thu, March 22, 6pm – 8pm
the Red Maple, Baltimore (map)
Presented by Civic Works’ Green Projects; Are you passionate about making Baltimore a more sustainable city? Do you want the opportunity to mix with other like minded Baltimoreans? Join Civic Works’ Green Projects for our series, Green Beats! Dress to impress, grab a Sustainabili-tini, shake your bon bon on the dance floor, and chat it up with all of Baltimore’s sustainability minded movers and shakers. $10-$20 Donation encouraged; 21 and older; RSVP WWW.GREENPARTYFORAPURPOSE.ORG
The Baltimore Green Forum
Sun, March 25, 4:00pm – 6:30pm
MD Presbyterian Church, 1105 Providence Road, Towson, MD (map)
Fourth Sunday of the month. For updated program info, baltimoregreenforum@gmail.com, 301-345-2234, www.baltimoregreenforum.org
ACI National Homes Conference 2012
Mar 26 – 30, 2012
Baltimore, MD (map)
ACI’s national conference is a major five-day event and an incredible opportunity for exhibitors of every type seeking to reach the home performance and weatherization markets. Featuring more than 200 expert presenters, hands-on workshops, sessions, networking events, and more, the ACI National Home Performance Conference is a proven career-builder for anyone involved in the industry. The ACI national trade show is the largest of its kind in the US, with a reputation for show casing the latest products, technologies and solutions. Create leads and contacts to build your business in the coming months and year. http://acinational.org/
Lobby Night for the Environment
Monday, Mar 26, 2012
Annapolis, MD (map)
For more information, contact Josh.Tulkin@sierraclub.org or Chris.Hill@sierraclub.org or call 301-277-7111. http://maryland.sierraclub.org/
Second Session Begins
Monday, Mar 26, 2012
Second Session, Spring 2012: March 26 – May 19: BuildingGreen has partnered with Boston Architectural College (BAC) since 2004 on its online Sustainable Design Certificate Program and now its Sustainable Design Institute. BAC continues to offer the most comprehensive sustainable design curriculum of any accredited college of university, and the courses just keep getting better. The half-semester, graduate-level courses are online, instructor-led, interactive, asynchronous, and limited to just 15 students each. Courses may be taken individually or as part of the Institute’s Sustainable Design Certificate Program, which offers four possible graduate certificates. www.the-bac.edu/green
EE Global 2012
Mar 27 – 29, 2012
Orlando, Fla. (map)
Five years ago, Washington, D.C. welcomed hundreds of international delegates and thought leaders to what is now the most influential gathering of energy efficiency professionals the world over: the Energy Efficiency Global Forum (EE Global). After Paris, a record-breaking return to D.C. and a spot in Europe’s political epicenter, EE Global is back in the United States and poised to bring its proven brand of high-level networking, innovation, sharing and action inspiring energy efficiency discourse to the movers and shakers in the industry. http://eeglobalforum.org/
Baltimore City Sustainability Commission Meetings
Tue, March 27, 4pm – 5pm
Department of Planning, 8th Fl, 417 E. Fayette St. Baltimore MD (map)
The Baltimore Commission on Sustainability holds regular monthly meetings usually on the fourth Tuesday of every month. All meetings are open to the public. The Commission is made up of 21 members representing environmental groups, community organizations, labor unions, public health and environmental justice interests, and private industry. www.baltimorecity.gov/Government/AgenciesDepartments/Planning/OfficeofSustainability.aspx
Decoding Guidelines for Environmental Claims
Wed, March 28, 12pm – 1pm
Eligible for: Eligible for LEED credential maintenance under the “Live Presentation” or “Self Study” activity types http://store.egreenideas.com/03-28-2012-USGBC-Webinar-Decoding-Guidelines-for-Environmental-Claims-5p301.htm#details
Energy Efficiency Opportunities: Outdoor Lighting 102
Wed, March 28, 12pm – 1pm
Special Guest Speaker: Lori Porreca of A1 Energy. Join us for a new webinar series every other Wednesday from 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M, starting January 18, 2012. The first half of the webinar series will cover new enhancements to FirstEnergy’s PA Act 129 Programs, where you can learn all about the cash incentives available for your commercial or industrial energy efficiency projects. In the second half, we will have a guest speaker present on a variety of educational energy efficiency topics. http://actevarsvp.com/event/a0kF0000000xLM6
Code Green
Wed, March 28, 2pm – 3pm
Presented by Architectural Record & GreenSource. Cities, states, and national organizations are working to establish minimum, enforceable sustainable construction requirements to complement, not replace, highly popular above-code incentive programs, like LEED. Green rating systems like LEED are an incentive that pulls the more daring owners and designers toward a sustainable ideal, thus fostering creativity and innovation, while green codes establish a base minimum requirement which is broadly accepted. Green codes, which raise the bottom line, result in significant positive environmental impact just by the sheer numbers of projects that fall within that category. Also, by raising the ceiling and implementing more stringent above-code rating systems, innovation in green design and construction is encouraged. http://video.webcasts.com/events/pmny001/viewer/index.jsp?eventid=41341 http://construction.com/events/2012/codegreen/register.asp
Introduction to Perkin + Will’s 2030 e2 Energy Estimating Tool
Wed, March 28, 3pm – 4pm
SPI hosts Doug Pierce of Perkins+Will as he introduces the free 2030 e2 Energy Estimating Tool he and his team created to support the firm’s commitment to tracking and achieving 2030 Challenge targets. www1.gotomeeting.com/en_US/island/webinar/registration.tmpl?Action=rgoto&_sf=1
USGBC MD Event: BD+C 302: EA Credit 1:
Wed, March 28, 4pm – 6pm
USGBC MD Headquarters, 230 Schilling Circle, Ste. 132, Hunt Valley, MD 21031 (map)
Successful Implementation Beyond Baseline Performance: Renewable Energy & EA Credits 1 and 2: Top 5 Strategies to Meet Energy Demand; GBCI LEED Specific and AIA 1.5 hours; www.usgbcmd.org/Default.aspx?pageId=917685&eventId=453152&EventViewMode=EventDetails
Maryland Native Plant Society Meeting
Wed, March 28, 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Kensington, MD (map)
Description2012 is the MNPS Year of the Oak, and this month Cris Fleming will continue her series of tree identification workshops with a focus on oaks. She will bring specimens of twigs, bark, and fruits to help participants learn different techniques of identifying oaks in winter. Please bring a hand lens if you have one and any book that gives information about trees and shrubs without the leaves. Location: Kensington Library. For more information and directions go to http://mdflora.org/
Economics, Efficiency, Energy & Environment in Healthcare
Thu, March 29, 1pm – 4pm
Sinai Hospital, Zaimoiski Auditorium, 2401 Belvedere Ave., Baltimore, MD 21215 (map)
In this half day seminar, you will get face-to-face with some of the most knowledgeable experts in healthcare and tap their expertise on: Looking out the C-Suite’s picture window at healthcare reform; Measuring sustainability programs; How the best performing hospitals are generating energy savings, setting their priorities, and measuring results; Selecting appropriate metrics to frame your case when engaging in first cost vs. life cycle cost debates, www.squarefootage.net/HC_BWI.html
Nomination deadline – Evening with the Stars of Energy Efficiency Awards Dinner
Friday, Mar 30, 2012
The Alliance to Save Energy invites companies, organizations, and individuals to enter the 2012 Star of Energy Efficiency Awards competition. These prestigious awards honor those entities who have demonstrated a significant and tangible commitment to the cause of energy efficiency. This year’s awards will be presented October 3, 2012 in Washington, DC at the Alliance to Save Energy’s 20th Evening with the Stars of Energy Efficiency Awards Dinner. http://engage.ase.org/site/Calendar?id=100323&view=Detail
Sandtown Habitat for Humanity and USGBC MD build day.
Saturday, Mar 31, 2012
Volunteer Opportunity- 10 to 15 volunteers are needed to construct houses. Contact Mike volunteer@sandtownhabitat.org for details and to reserve a spot. This a first come, first serve!!
Monthly Bird Watching Walk
Sat, March 31, 8:00am – 9:30am
Patterson Park Audubon Center (map)
Bring the family to Patterson Park to learn about birds that arrive in Maryland in the spring! Audubon’s conservation director will be on hand to answer questions about our feathered friends. If you would like to borrow binoculars, drop us an email at ppaudubon@gmail.com or 410.558.2473. There is no need to RSVP for this event, just arrive ready to explore! Meet at the fountain in Patterson Park, closest to E. Lombard St. and S. Patterson Park. Ave. All ages welcome! Free! http://pattersonpark.audubon.org
Tiny Tots Presents: Reptiles Rule
Sat, March 31, 10am – 11am
Patterson Park Audubon Center (map)
Tiny Tots is an early childhood environmental education program where kids make a craft, play a game, and read a story. This month, we will find out together how reptiles live. We’ll meet some cool reptiles that are native to Maryland and learn where they like to make their homes. Ever wonder what a turtle’s shell feels like? Come find out! Meet at the Pagoda. Ages 2-5. $5 suggested donation per child, with an adult. Please register in advance at ppaudubon@gmail.com or 410.558.2473. http://pattersonpark.audubon.org
- February 23, 2012
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