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Kirkland Named “Tree City” 7th Year Running
March 26th, 2009
Kirkland, Washington has been named a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor the City’s commitment to community forestry. It is the seventh year Kirkland has received this national recognition. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service. Kirkland has met the four standards to become a Tree City USA community: having a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, a community forestry program with an annual budget of at least $2 per capita, and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation. More info click link or contact the City of Kirkland.
October 2008
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Green Industrial, Business and Career Expo
October 10, 2008 7:30 am — 4:00 pm
Please join us for the GREEN INDUSTRIAL, BUSINESS AND CAREER EXPO You've heard about "green" industries, businesses and jobs, but what does that really mean? Come find out at the Green Expo! Take the mystery out of "green" and see where you fit in. Find out what training programs are available and see why they are relevant to your industry, business, government or school. See the "green" technologies and component parts being manufactured in this region. Watch dozens of demonstrations of "green" technologies. Businesspeople, educators, labor leaders, community activists, workforce development, government agencies and environmental advocates committed to clean-energy solutions and new programs to introduce young people and incumbent workers to "green-collar" career opportunities have come to together to put on this groundbreaking event. Exhibits will include: * Energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies, and their component parts * Low-carbon, recycled and sustainable materials * Hybrid and plug-in vehicles * Industrial and commercial building designs, processes and efficiencies * Training and apprenticeship programs for blue collar and white collar workers that do green work Plus: celebrated guest speakers, breakout sessions, and a raffle with a chance to win great prizes! COST: Early-Bird Registration (through Sept. 21st): Standard: $60 / Nonprofit: $35/ Educators and Students: No cost After Sept. 21st: Standard: $75 / Nonprofit: $45 / Educators and Students: No cost Registration fees cover continental breakfast, lunch and admission to exhibits, demonstrations, workshops and networking rooms. MORE INFORMATION: Visit the website: http://www.nwgreenexpo.com/ or contact Katie Manuel at manuelk@nwf.org RSVP: Space is limited and registration will close when we reach maximum capacity. REGISTER ONLINE TODAY: http://online.nwf.org/greenexpoattendee
Where: Seattle
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Seattle Home Show begins
October 16, 2008 All day
Seattle Home Show 2 Co-sponsored by the Master Builders Association, the Seattle Home Show 2 is the best place to view new appliances, see new products and get free advice on building and remodeling. Also, check out the Built Green Booth (#1605/1606) for many new "green" ideas. Details at the Seattle Home Show website.
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Fourth Annual Puget Sound BetterBricks Awards
October 17, 2008 7:30 am — 9:00 am
Keynote Speaker: David Crane, Special Advisor to Governor Schwarzenegger on Jobs and Economic Growth. "Sustainability and the State of California." David will discuss his experience as Special Advisor, with a focus on the sustainability efforts of the state of California and the role energy efficiency is playing with commercial buildings in this era of heightened awareness of the challenges we face from climate change.
Where: Seattle
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URBAN DESIGN FOR WALKABLE, BIKABLE CITIES
October 21, 2008 7:00 pm — 8:30 pm
The Green Futures Lab at the University of Washington invites you to: FALL 2008: URBAN DESIGN FOR WALKABLE, BIKABLE CITIES Please join our three panelists: BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION IN PORTLAND: A TALE OF THREE CITIES Roger Geller Bicycle Coordinator, City of Portland, Office of Transportation Portland, Oregon THERE'S MORE TO WALKING THAN WALKING: DESIGN FOR COPENHAGENâS PUBLIC REALM Louise Grassov, MAA Associate, Gehl Architects Copenhagen, Denmark WALKABLE DESIGN FOR A SUSTAINABLE DOCKSIDE GREEN Jim Huffman, MAIBC, LEED A.P. Associate Principal, Busby Perkins + Will Vancouver, BC Canada Discussion Moderator: Anne Vernez Moudon, Dr. es Sc. Professor, College of Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Washington Seattle, Washington The Green Futures Lab would like to thank the co-sponsors for this event: The Scan|Design Foundation; The Northwest Danish Foundation; International Sustainable Solutions; UW College of Architecture and Urban Planning; and the UW Scandinavian Studies Department.
Where: Seattle
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Help Keep Kelsey Creek GREEN sponsored by SKCAR
October 21, 2008 11:00 am — 3:30 pm
Join TREC: The REALTOR Environmental Council and help plant trees in Kelsey Creek Park in Bellevue. Click the title above for more information! Parking is somewhat limited at the site (30 spaces). Carpooling is encouraged! Things to Bring: Knee Boots, or waterproof boots, Work gloves, Water bottle, Layers of comfortable clothing, Rain gear (if necessary) We will be providing Food and Beverages: Hotdogs, muffins, chips, cookies, fruit, water, juice, coffee, cocoa, and tea. More information, please contact: Christine K. Kelly Membership and Governmental Affairs Assistant Seattle-King County Association of Realtors 12410 SE 32nd Street Ste 100|Bellevue, WA 98005 Ph: 425.974.1011|Fax: 425.974.1032|ckelly@nwrealtor.com
Where: Bellevue
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MBA Remodelors Council Dinner: Green Remodeling
October 23, 2008 6:00 pm — 9:00 pm
Remodelors⢠Council Dinner: Green Remodeling With energy prices and concern over global climate change on the rise, green building strategies have emerged as part of the answer to our growing concerns about the future. Addressing our existing building stock is key to this response. At our Remodelors⢠Council Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 23, Thor Peterson will outline the basic concepts behind a green remodel approach and describe potential business opportunities that emerge by shifting from a conventional remodel approach to one that promotes efficiency, health and durability. Register today!
Where: Bellevue
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Snoqualmie Valley Sustainability Conference
October 24, 2008 7:30 am — 1:30 pm
"Going Green", Snoqualmie Valley Economic Development Conference - We have a full line-up of "green" professionals as speakers including Congressman Jay Inslee, who wrote a book about launching an American clean energy revolution; Andy Wappler, former weather guy who now is a spokesperson for Puget Sound Energy's Cleaner, Greener, Smarter initiatives; and a panel of Snoqualmie Valley Green businesses which includes leaders from Nuprecon, Cedar Grove Organic Recycling, Earthheat Environmental Services, Pro Tour Guiding, Quadrant, and the Snoqualmie Nation. Optional Plant Tour of, Technical Glass Products new "green" manufacturing/assembly operations in Snoqualmie Ridge immediately after. RSVP, Bob Cole, Economic Development Director, City of Snoqualmie, pay at the door (Checks only, no credit or debit cards)
Where: Snoqualmie
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Renewable Energy Finance Forum - West
October 27, 2008 8:30 am — 5:30 pm
Renewable Energy Finance Forum-West (REFF-West), a national conference addressing regional renewable energy issues, will be held in Seattle on October 27-28, 2008. REFF-West will be an important event for financiers, investors and renewable energy project developers to network, strike deals and drive the industry forward. Industry leaders from around the country will present on a variety of topics, including venture capital, financing in a credit-constrained economy, emerging technologies, green building, energy efficiency, smart grid and transmission, government policies, and carbon finance.
Where: Seattle
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Renewable Energy Finance Forum - West
October 28, 2008 8:30 am — 5:30 pm
Event Overview Renewable Energy Finance Forum-West (REFF-West), a national conference addressing regional renewable energy issues, will be held in Seattle on October 27-28, 2008. REFF-West will be an important event for financiers, investors and renewable energy project developers to network, strike deals and drive the industry forward. Industry leaders from around the country will present on a variety of topics, including venture capital, financing in a credit-constrained economy, emerging technologies, green building, energy efficiency, smart grid and transmission, government policies, and carbon finance. REFF-West will build on the fantastic REFF-Wall Street event, which had its fifth anniversary in June of this year. REFF-Wall Street brought together over 40 of the most high profile industry leaders and Wall Street financiers, who shared their thoughts on the future of finance for the United States renewable energy industry - where money will be made, overcoming constraints on raising capital, and the sectors that financiers are reviewing with most interest in the current economic and policy environment. Conference Co-Chairs Michael Butler, Chairman and CEO, Cascadia Capital Michael Eckhart, President, ACORE Nancy C. Floyd, Founder and Managing Director, Nth Power John Geesman, Co-chair of ACORE Board of Directors and former California Energy Commissioner Stephen Hall, Partner, Stoel Rives Ashley Henry, Energy Industry Liaison, Stoel Rives Tom Starrs, CEO, Solar Energy Ventures, LLC Tom White, Director, Stark Investments
Where: Seattle
