DVGBC HIGHER EDUCATION SUMMIT

The Delaware Valley Green Building Council (DVGBC) is holding their third annual Healthcare and Higher Education Summit this Friday, December 11th, focusing on green building and public health.

This event will consist of two consecutive panels. The first panel will be academic research- and policy-based, focusing on the impact of the built environment on public health. The second will highlight design and development practitioners using green building standards and rating systems to build with occupant health in mind. Together the panels will  tie together research and practice with human health and indoor environmental quality.

Last year’s Healthcare & Higher Education Summit drew an audience of almost 200 healthcare professionals, real estate owners/managers, college administrators and facilities professionals, architects, engineers, and professionals from related fields.

LOCATION:   Jefferson University Alumni Hall, 1020 Locust St. Philadelphia, PA 19107
DATE:  Friday, December 11, 2015 from 7:30am to 11:00am
MORE INFO:
http://dvgbc.org/greenbuild/event/healthcare-higher-education-summit-green-building-and-public-healthhttp://dvgbc.org/greenbuild/event/healthcare-higher-education-summit-green-building-and-public-health

10TH ANNUAL DELAWARE COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMIT

You are cordially invited to attend the 10th Annual Delaware County Environmental Summit at Widener University.

The keynote speaker, Jessica Grannis from Georgetown Climate Center, will speak on "Lessons Learned from New Orleans". The event will also include a number of presentations on important topics such as climate change projections by Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, MS4 Permit changes and hazard mitigation planning.

Break-out sessions will focus on the future of the Darby Creek and Chester - Ridley-Crum Creek watersheds. And did we mention the free food?

DATE: Saturday, December 12th 9AM to 1PM
LOCATION: Kirkbride Building, Widener University ,  1 University Place, Chester, PA 19013
COST: FREE!
REGISTER: http://delcoenvironmental.tripod.com
MORE INFO: Contact Jaclyn Rhoads for additional questions - 267-221-5274 or jaclyn_rhoads@yahoo.com

MAKING YOUR VOICE HEARD ON PHILLY'S CARBON REDUCTION FUTURE

Mayor Elect Jim Kenney has promised Philadelphia the big goal of 80% carbon reduction by 2050 in his campaign, and we need him to know that we expect him to keep his promise. His Transition Team for Environment and  Sustainability needs to hear from you in order to lower our dependency on unsustainable energy  sources. Join Action PA at one of the 5 upcoming Transition Town Halls next week:



Central High School, 1700 W. Olney Avenue
Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

South Philadelphia High School, 2101 S. Broad Street
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

School of the Future, 40th & Parkside Avenue
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Mayfair Community Center, 2990 Saint Vincent Street
Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Strawberry Mansion High School, 3133 Ridge Avenue
Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

GREENSGROW HOLIDAY BAZAAR!

If you're looking for local, handmade gift ideas from some of the neighborhood’s most talented
crafters and artists,  make a dent in your Christmas shopping at the Greensgrow Holiday Bazaar! This is a festive neighborhood favorite where you can get your tree or holiday greens and check out all of the cool wares our local crafters, merchants and artists ("elves")  have made. We’ll have a range of fine art, crafts and gifts; jewelry, ceramics, wood working, accessories, green gifts, bath/body, Greensgrow made edible and growing gifts, and lots more. 

Not only that, the farm will be bursting with evergreen swags, holiday trees, and more for your winter décor. They also have great gift items like rosemary bushes, mini-evergreens, and winter flowering plants like cyclamens, Christmas cactus and paperwhite bulbs.

DATES:  December 5, 6, 12 and 13, 2015, from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
LOCATION:Greensgrow Farms, 2501 E. Cumberland Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125 
COST: Free!
MORE INFO / VENDOR APPLICATION:  http://www.greensgrow.org/holidaybazaar/

PENN FUTURE HOLIDAY PARTY

PennFuture's Philadelphia office is celebrating its annual holiday party on the evening of Thursday, December 10 at their Center City office. Join them to share stories about this year's successes and next year's goals, while adding to the cheer with wine, beer, soft drinks, and hors d'oeuvres. It's their thank you to friends and supporters with a night of food, refreshments, and all the string lights you can handle!

DATE: Thursday, December 10, 2015
TIME: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
LOCATION: 1500 Walnut St, Suite 502, Philadelphia, PA 19102

SBN HOLIDAY PARTY & ONLINE DIRECTORY RELEASE


Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia is inviting you  to their Annual SBN Holiday Party, and coincidentally it's also the  release of their new Online Business Directory! Held this year at Yard's Brewing Company, meet and mingle with the Delaware Valley's green movers and shakers while you enjoy private access to the Yards Tasting Room, along with guided tours of the brewery. Light hors d'oeuvres, beer, and wine will be served; catering will be provided by Mugshots Farm to Office Catering.

There is no mandatory ticket price, but they are hoping for guests to generously donate at least ten dollars to cover their costs.

DATE: Thursday, December 10, 2015LOCATION: Yards Brewing Company, 901 N Delaware Ave, Phila., PA 19123COST: $10 suggestedTICKETS/RSVP: https://sbnphilly.ticketleap.com/4th-annual-sbn-holiday-party/dates/Dec-10-2015_at_0730PM

PHILLY WATER DEPT'S RAIN CHECK WORKSHOP

Learn how you can get a free rain barrel from the Philadelphia Water Department! Rain Check is a Philadelphia Water Department program that helps residents manage their stormwater and beautify their homes. Participants can get a free rain barrel and/or get a downspout planter, rain garden, depaving and/or porous paving installed at a reduced price. 
Register today here  and click on "Sign up for Rain Check". Rain Check supports Philadelphia’s Green City, Clean Waters program which is working in neighborhoods across the City, adding green features to keep excess stormwater out of sewers.

DATE: Tuesday, December 17, 2016
TIME: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
REGISTER: http://www.phillywatersheds.org/whats_in_it_for_you/residents/raincheck
MORE INFO: call John Tracy at 215-427-0350 x 125

SCHULYKILL CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS WINTERFEST!


In the time of darkness, celebrate light!  In partnership with The Philadelphia School, the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education wants you to help them ring in the season with a lantern walk through the night forest.

Come make your own lantern or bring one and join us for the walk at 5pm; you’ll traverse the winter woodlands and find your way to a bonfire for s’mores, hot cocoa, and stories of winter celebrations. Make ornaments and lanterns to take home with you, watch a live animal show, and learn about the mysteries of the winter forest. Register in advance here at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2467867

DATE: December 12 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
LOCATION:  Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA 19128
COST: Schuylkill Center Members and The Philadelphia School Families: $5| General Public: $7
RSVP: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2467867

URBAN GEEK DRINKS!


Urban Geek Drinks is a monthly happy hour for a diverse group of civic do-gooders are working incredibly hard to make Philadelphia a really great city. Hang out with everyone from urban farmers, civic technologists and journalists, to hackers and urban planners and get to see what the maker community is all about while hoisting a tasty beverage.

Urban Geek Drinks occurs on the 4th Thursday of every month in the courtyard of Frankford Hall from 6-9 pm. Happy Hour food and drink specials are available throughout. Make sure you add yourself to the mailing list below to stay up to date!MAILING LIST: http://publicworkshop.us/blog/2013/05/30/you-should-come-to-urban-geek-drinks/

PLANT POWERED LAMPS LIGHT UP A RURAL VILLAGE IN PERU!

Read about a team of scientists in Peru who developed a new lighting system powered by plants. The Plantalámpara lamp is fueled by nutrients and bacteria found in soil that vegetation release during their growth. The system contains a grid that's capable of catching electrons released by this organic matter when oxidized, which are then used to feed the bulb.

Thanks to Kerry Brinkmann for supplying the link!
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