FREE GREEN SMOTHIE GIRL CLASS

Robyn Openshaw, (aka The Green Smoothie Girl) is headed to Bryn Mawr College for a free

  green smoothie class, demo, sampling, and book signing. Throughout her lecture, Robyn will be giving away over $1,000 in free prizes including a BlendTec blender, the 12 Steps to Whole Foods Standard. Learn how you can radically change your nutrition in just 10 minutes a day, and leave inspired and empowered to transition to a whole-foods diet.

WHEN: Friday, Oct 25th, 7:00pm
WHERE: Bryn Mawr College, Park Science Building, Lecture Room 25, 906 New Gulph Rd. Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
RSVP: http://philadelphiagsg2013-zvents.eventbrite.com/

URBAN SUSTAINABILITY FORUM: HOME IS WHERE THE HEAT IS

Winter’s Coming, so let the Academy of Natural Sciences, Delaware Valley Green Building Council, and

the Urban Sustainability Forum show you how to stay warm and green! Learn simple solutions for making your living space healthier and more efficient; find out how innovative modular construction techniques are helping urban builders make new homes more affordable to build and maintain; and how affordable green housing projects are helping low-income Philadelphians.
Panelists include:
• Jerry Bennett, Director of Programs, Energy Coordinating Agency
• Scott Kelly, Principal, Re: Vision Architecture
• Jon Jensen, Technical Consultant, MaGrann Associates

WHEN: Thursday Oct 17 6:00 PM-8:00 PM

WHERE: The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University,
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103
REGISTER: http://greenhealthyhome.eventbrite.com/

NERD NITE AT FRANKFORD HALL!

Ever wonder what sustainability, beer and nerds have in common? Well, you questions will be answered at the next Nerd Nite at Frankford Hall!

Nerd Nite Philadelphia, along with Green Philly Blog and the Clean Air Council, will collide on Wednesday, September 18 for an evening filled with German beer, brainy fun and nerdy talk! Speakers include:
•Philadelphia Recycling Director Phil Bresee, covering the rpesent and future of Philly's recycling efforts;
•Philadelphia Energy Manager Kristin Sullivan, discussing city-wide energy reduction programs in the 215;
•Logan Welde and Julie Hancher (Green Blog Philly) on the harmful effects of plastic bags and positive outcomes of a citywide plastic bag reduction;
•Eric Wahl from Delaware’s Element Design Group on the science of landscape architecture

To get you excited, music is provided by Midwestern Exposure and Yards Brewing Company's Franklin Winslow will premier Yards’ latest beverage which will be available exclusively at Frankford Hall. And the first 50 people who register at The Clean Air Council win free admission. Calculate that! More info at nerdnitephilly@gmail.com or at http://nerdnite.com/

What: Nerd Nite Philly Where: Frankford Hall (1210 Frankford Ave Philadelphia, PA)
When: September 18 – Doors @ 7:00 pm, show starts at 7:30 pm sharp
Cost: $5

VEGAN DRINKS IS BACK!

Vegan Drinks, your monthly social networking event for veggies, vegans and everyone in between, is coming back to Tattooed Mom's!

The event brings together everyone from animal lawyers, animal rights fans, cupcake aficionados and the people who love them to share resources, promote animal justice and network. Come out, introduce yourself, pass around business cards, and have after-work fun.

Want more info? Contact Rachel Atcheson, the Philadelphia Director of The Humane League at(202) 215-0356

WHERE: Tattooed Mom's,530 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
WHEN: Wednesday, September 18th, 2013, 7pm - 9pm
COST: Free
RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/374103049385562/

I Will #ActOnClimate Philadelphia Rally

On Friday, August 16, join local and national leaders to answer President Obama's call to act on climate change. Last year was the hottest on record — the worst drought in generations covered more than half the country; record wildfires swept across western states; and Super Storm Sandy devastated communities in the east. The costs of inaction on climate change are increasing. That's why we need as many people as possible to stand with the president to protect our air, our environment, and our future.

WHEN: Friday, August 16, 2013 at 11 a.m.
WHERE: The People's Plaza, Independence Mall, 5th and Market Streets, Philadelphia PA
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS:
Kenyatta Johnson, Philadelphia City Councilman
State Rep. Greg Vitali
State Rep. Jordan Harris
Katherine Gajewski, City of Philadelphia's Director of Sustainability
John Johnson, President, Transport Workers Union Local #234
Ryan Boyer, Business Manager, Laborers' District Council Philadelphia

RSVP to Andrew Sharp at sharp@pennfuture.org

Summer Location at Standard Tap, NoLibs!

We've finally selected a space at the Standard Tap, thanks to their stellar management staff! Thanks to Jacqueline, their General Manager, the area immediately to the left of the outside door on the 2nd floor deck (triangular nook, sheltered by the roof overhang) is where Green Drinks Delaware Valley will meet until the late fall (or until it starts snowing). Look for signs on the first floor and follow us up and outside; you'll see Mike Di Tizio, Chapter Head, holding down the area and awaiting members. See you there!

NEW METRICS OF SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE

This 2-day, in-depth discussion at the University of Pennsylvania will examine leading-edge work that is expanding the way business creates, quantifies, and manages the value it delivers through the metrics it adopts.

The conference will also explore:
•opportunities in creating and measuring shared value
•the very tangible value of human capital and employee engagement
•the increasingly sophisticated science of assessing natural capital
LOCATION: The University of Pennsylvania, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA 19104
DATE: September 24-25th, 2013
TIME: 8:00 - 5:00pm, Followed by Cocktails
For more details and registration, go to http://www.sustainablebrands.com/events/sbiif/newmetrics1