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09 / 20
End: 4:59 pm
Start: Sep 16 2007 - 3:00pm
End: Sep 20 2007 - 4:59pm

See Art Garfunkel in concert!
Edmonton: September 16

Calgary: September 18
Vancouver: September 20
Buy
tickets online at Ticketmaster

Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:30 am

Purchasing experts will join our group dialogue on Buying Greener
Paper
to illustrate how organizations are implementing green paper
purchasing. They will share:


Start: 3:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm

Green roofs or living roofs provide a natural solution to current urban environmental problems. Our two main research areas include using green roofs to increase thermal efficiency and manage storm water of a building.

09 / 21
Start: 3:30 pm
End: 5:30 pm

MEDIA INVITATION:

Women in Green at West Coast Green


Start: 5:00 pm

On Friday, September 21, The Corporation of Delta is hosting the first event in a series of three events in the 2007 Showcasing Green Infrastructure Innovation Series.

The Delta theme is Greener Developments, Roadside Rainwater Management and the Urban Forest. Lessons learned will cover four theme areas:

* A checklist of environmental, social and economic elements has evolved into a Sustainable Template for Development


09 / 22
Start: 12:30 pm
End: 4:30 pm

By Rachelle McElroy and Renee Simard

Can sustainability be strategic?

This interactive workshop provides you with a scientific and measurable definition of sustainability as provided by the Natural Step Framework ( T.N.S.F.). Participants identify creative opportunities to support sustainability. Tools and structures are explored as participants continue to move towards sustainability.

$49

Saturday, September 22, 1230-1630


Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm

"Working Towards more Healthy and Livable Cities"

Karen Wristen

Karen Wristen, Executive Director, SPEC


09 / 23
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 5:59 pm

 


VREC Hosts Solar Water Heating Workshop Sept 23rd

As part of our mandate to help make renewable energy systems more
affordable, the Vancouver Renewable Energy Cooperative
(VREC) is offering a solar hot water installation
workshop
on September 23rd.


09 / 24
09 / 25
09 / 26
09 / 27
Start: 8:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

Introducing Green Buildings & LEED® to Contractors

Sponsored by Metro Vancouver (formerly the Greater Vancouver Regional District), this seminar will present an overview of the LEED® requirements from the contractor’s perspective, then delve into the practical details of how project managers and site superintendents can navigate the LEED® process to successfully deliver a LEED® project.


Start: 5:00 pm
Start: Sep 27 2007 - 5:00pm
End: Sep 29 2007 - 5:59pm

Please open the attachment below for event details.

The goal of life is living in agreement with nature. ~ Zeno
Wilton+Wark - web, media, and instructional design
Kaslo and Dawson Creek, BC, Canada
http://wwdesign.ca/


Start: 5:45 pm

Living a lifestyle that supports sustainability often offers
significant benefits such as better health and less stress due to a
supportive community and healthy, organic food. This workshop explores
the “transition to sustainability” by providing you with information
and tools for setting priorities and allocating your valuable time and
financial resources.
Philip Be'er, Be'er Necessities

$39 - 1 eve - Th Sep 27, 1745-2200 - (70564)


Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Location: GreenWorks Bldg Supply;
386 W. 8th Ave, Vancouver,

For more information or to register: 604 685 3611; info@greenworksbuildingsupply.com


09 / 28
(all day)
Start: Sep 27 2007 - 5:00pm
End: Sep 29 2007 - 5:59pm

Please open the attachment below for event details.

The goal of life is living in agreement with nature. ~ Zeno
Wilton+Wark - web, media, and instructional design
Kaslo and Dawson Creek, BC, Canada
http://wwdesign.ca/


09 / 29
End: 5:59 pm
Start: Sep 27 2007 - 5:00pm
End: Sep 29 2007 - 5:59pm

Please open the attachment below for event details.

The goal of life is living in agreement with nature. ~ Zeno
Wilton+Wark - web, media, and instructional design
Kaslo and Dawson Creek, BC, Canada
http://wwdesign.ca/


Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm

"SHIFT - Towards a Fossil Free GVRD"

Stephen Geiger

Stephen Geiger,
Executive Team/Volunteer,SHIFT
Senior Consultant, EdgeConsulting Ltd.
Senior Partner, S4S Advisors Inc.
Associate, Values Online SA

SHIFTwas initiated in 2006 by a group of concerned and motivated people who saw aneed for a more collective approach in taking action on climate change in theGreater Vancouver bioregion. Its goal isto involve all sectors of society to identify and implement local solutions toclimate change that are on the same scale as the problem. SHIFT is developing abottom-up action plan that identifies the most effective measures required toreduce GHG emissions in the GVRD by 90%+ by 2025. Stephen Geiger from SHIFTwill provide an overview of the SHIFT initiative, discuss similar models in Europe,review research completed to date on the current emissions profile for thebioregion, and present potential measures to achieve large scale emissionreductions. He will also discuss ideas for engaging organizations, communitiesand individuals to work together on climate change in the region.


09 / 30
10 / 1
Start: 9:27 am
Start: Oct 1 2007 - 9:27am
End: Oct 15 2007 - 9:27am

 

Light House will be closed from October 1-15. We apologize for any inconvenience.

 Visit us at the BC Home & Interior Design Show October 11-14 at BC Place.


10 / 2
(all day)
Start: Oct 1 2007 - 9:27am
End: Oct 15 2007 - 9:27am

 

Light House will be closed from October 1-15. We apologize for any inconvenience.

 Visit us at the BC Home & Interior Design Show October 11-14 at BC Place.


10 / 3
(all day)
Start: Oct 1 2007 - 9:27am
End: Oct 15 2007 - 9:27am

 

Light House will be closed from October 1-15. We apologize for any inconvenience.

 Visit us at the BC Home & Interior Design Show October 11-14 at BC Place.


Start: 3:30 pm
End: 5:15 pm

Your Tool Box for Meeting Green Demand
A CHBA BC Built Green™BC Workshop

Overview

Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

Damanhur Eco Village Presentation and Workshops

A DVD multi media presentation on The Federation of Damanhur Eco Village
in northern Italy. October 3rd in Vancouver only $15.00

Press Release:
http://www.stateofourplanetforum.org/press

Main Damanhur Web Site:
http://www.damanhur.info


10 / 4
(all day)
Start: Oct 1 2007 - 9:27am
End: Oct 15 2007 - 9:27am

 

Light House will be closed from October 1-15. We apologize for any inconvenience.

 Visit us at the BC Home & Interior Design Show October 11-14 at BC Place.


Start: 8:00 am
End: 1:00 pm

This introductory workshop outlines key sustainability purchasing strategies,
and teaches purchasers how to implement them. Topics include key tips for
purchasers, communicating the business case and minimizing costs. Participants
are given simple and practical examples, tools and resources. Click here
for more info. Please register in advance.

Location: SFU Harbour Centre, 515 West
Hastings, Segal Room 1400/1410


Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

Your Tool Box for Meeting Green Demand
A CHBA BC Built Green™BC Workshop

Overview

10 / 5
(all day)
Start: Oct 1 2007 - 9:27am
End: Oct 15 2007 - 9:27am

 

Light House will be closed from October 1-15. We apologize for any inconvenience.

 Visit us at the BC Home & Interior Design Show October 11-14 at BC Place.


10 / 6
(all day)
Start: Oct 1 2007 - 9:27am
End: Oct 15 2007 - 9:27am

 

Light House will be closed from October 1-15. We apologize for any inconvenience.

 Visit us at the BC Home & Interior Design Show October 11-14 at BC Place.


Start: 1:00 pm
Start: Oct 6 2007 - 1:00pm
End: Oct 8 2007 - 1:59pm

Please note that Light House will be closed Saturday, September 6 - Monday, September 8 for Thanksgiving weekend. There will be no Guest Expert seminar on Saturday, September 6.

10 / 7
(all day)
Start: Oct 1 2007 - 9:27am
End: Oct 15 2007 - 9:27am

 

Light House will be closed from October 1-15. We apologize for any inconvenience.

 Visit us at the BC Home & Interior Design Show October 11-14 at BC Place.


(all day)
Start: Oct 6 2007 - 1:00pm
End: Oct 8 2007 - 1:59pm

Please note that Light House will be closed Saturday, September 6 - Monday, September 8 for Thanksgiving weekend. There will be no Guest Expert seminar on Saturday, September 6.

10 / 8
(all day)
Start: Oct 1 2007 - 9:27am
End: Oct 15 2007 - 9:27am

 

Light House will be closed from October 1-15. We apologize for any inconvenience.

 Visit us at the BC Home & Interior Design Show October 11-14 at BC Place.


End: 1:59 pm
Start: Oct 6 2007 - 1:00pm
End: Oct 8 2007 - 1:59pm

Please note that Light House will be closed Saturday, September 6 - Monday, September 8 for Thanksgiving weekend. There will be no Guest Expert seminar on Saturday, September 6.

10 / 9
(all day)
Start: Oct 1 2007 - 9:27am
End: Oct 15 2007 - 9:27am

 

Light House will be closed from October 1-15. We apologize for any inconvenience.

 Visit us at the BC Home & Interior Design Show October 11-14 at BC Place.


Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:00 pm

Next Tuesday, October 9th, from 12
noon-1pm, the BC Sustainable Energy Association is offering its members a free
lunchtime educational Teleworkshop on MicroHydro, to learn more about the
technology, the development and permitting process, and the environmental issues
involved. This is part of a monthly series of BCSEA Energy Solutions
Teleworkshops

10 / 10
(all day)
Start: Oct 1 2007 - 9:27am
End: Oct 15 2007 - 9:27am

 

Light House will be closed from October 1-15. We apologize for any inconvenience.

 Visit us at the BC Home & Interior Design Show October 11-14 at BC Place.


Start: 8:00 am
End: 4:30 pm

 

Sustainability Workshops - Including Green Globe Training

This is being given again for those who missed it in ’06. The morning session will look at different ways of measuring the benefits of High Performance Structures, discuss the environmental attributes of Engineered Wood products and focus on the sustainable design process for the Gulf Island Operations Centre.

The afternoon is devoted to Green Globe Training.

When: 8:00am – 4:30 pm


10 / 11
(all day)
Start: Oct 1 2007 - 9:27am
End: Oct 15 2007 - 9:27am

 

Light House will be closed from October 1-15. We apologize for any inconvenience.

 Visit us at the BC Home & Interior Design Show October 11-14 at BC Place.


Start: 9:30 am

Location: Simon Fraser University


Start: 12:00 pm
Start: Oct 11 2007 - 12:00pm
End: Oct 14 2007 - 12:59pm

Come visit us at the Home & Interior Design Show, October 11-14 at BC Place!

Home Show

*Please note, the Light House resource centre on Granville Island will be closed for these dates. There will be no Guest Expert seminar on Saturday, October 13.


10 / 12
(all day)
Start: Oct 1 2007 - 9:27am
End: Oct 15 2007 - 9:27am

 

Light House will be closed from October 1-15. We apologize for any inconvenience.

 Visit us at the BC Home & Interior Design Show October 11-14 at BC Place.


(all day)
Start: Oct 11 2007 - 12:00pm
End: Oct 14 2007 - 12:59pm

Come visit us at the Home & Interior Design Show, October 11-14 at BC Place!

Home Show

*Please note, the Light House resource centre on Granville Island will be closed for these dates. There will be no Guest Expert seminar on Saturday, October 13.


10 / 13
(all day)
Start: Oct 1 2007 - 9:27am
End: Oct 15 2007 - 9:27am

 

Light House will be closed from October 1-15. We apologize for any inconvenience.

 Visit us at the BC Home & Interior Design Show October 11-14 at BC Place.


(all day)
Start: Oct 11 2007 - 12:00pm
End: Oct 14 2007 - 12:59pm

Come visit us at the Home & Interior Design Show, October 11-14 at BC Place!

Home Show

*Please note, the Light House resource centre on Granville Island will be closed for these dates. There will be no Guest Expert seminar on Saturday, October 13.


Start: 12:30 pm
End: 4:30 pm


This
is an advanced course for developers, architects, engineers, planners,
commercial building owners/managers and other building professionals.
Learn about Solar Hot Water performance standards, energy and
greenhouse gas savings, LEED and BuiltGreen points, ESCOs and
alternative financing options. Case studies from the Lower Mainland and
across Canada will be discussed.

10 / 14
(all day)
Start: Oct 1 2007 - 9:27am
End: Oct 15 2007 - 9:27am

 

Light House will be closed from October 1-15. We apologize for any inconvenience.

 Visit us at the BC Home & Interior Design Show October 11-14 at BC Place.


End: 12:59 pm
Start: Oct 11 2007 - 12:00pm
End: Oct 14 2007 - 12:59pm

Come visit us at the Home & Interior Design Show, October 11-14 at BC Place!

Home Show

*Please note, the Light House resource centre on Granville Island will be closed for these dates. There will be no Guest Expert seminar on Saturday, October 13.


10 / 15
End: 9:27 am
Start: Oct 1 2007 - 9:27am
End: Oct 15 2007 - 9:27am

 

Light House will be closed from October 1-15. We apologize for any inconvenience.

 Visit us at the BC Home & Interior Design Show October 11-14 at BC Place.


Start: 11:00 am
Start: Oct 15 2007 - 11:00am
End: Oct 21 2007 - 11:59am

This year RECLAIMING OUR SPIRIT, a project of Helping Spirit Lodge Society will
be hosting a Labour Of Love Festival October 18th 2007 at Oppenheimer
Park. Partnering for this Event is Bladerunners, Urban Native Youth Association,
and South Vancouver Youth Center.  There will be a  food tent set up,
entertainment,  a resource support and referral booth, games and many give-aways
through-out the event. Care packs will be given to the homeless at the event. 

 
 We need
support with some of the following:
 -Socks
 -Gloves

10 / 16
(all day)
Start: Oct 15 2007 - 11:00am
End: Oct 21 2007 - 11:59am

This year RECLAIMING OUR SPIRIT, a project of Helping Spirit Lodge Society will
be hosting a Labour Of Love Festival October 18th 2007 at Oppenheimer
Park. Partnering for this Event is Bladerunners, Urban Native Youth Association,
and South Vancouver Youth Center.  There will be a  food tent set up,
entertainment,  a resource support and referral booth, games and many give-aways
through-out the event. Care packs will be given to the homeless at the event. 

 
 We need
support with some of the following:
 -Socks
 -Gloves

Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:30 pm

Less Tread, Enough Said!

The Global Warming Forum – who brought you ‘An Inconvenient Truth’ panel discussion and screening, followed by the Food Forum workshop at UBC – are now hosting the ‘Less Tread – Enough Said’ Transportation Debate on Oct. 16 at St. Helen's Anglican Church, 4405 West 8th Ave.

Featuring the UBC Debating team with experts to follow, this will be a fun evening followed by a social wine & cheese café. Please email us at gwforum@telus.net to register for this free event, and visit our website for full details.

http://www3.telus.net/gwforum/

10 / 17
(all day)
Start: Oct 15 2007 - 11:00am
End: Oct 21 2007 - 11:59am

This year RECLAIMING OUR SPIRIT, a project of Helping Spirit Lodge Society will
be hosting a Labour Of Love Festival October 18th 2007 at Oppenheimer
Park. Partnering for this Event is Bladerunners, Urban Native Youth Association,
and South Vancouver Youth Center.  There will be a  food tent set up,
entertainment,  a resource support and referral booth, games and many give-aways
through-out the event. Care packs will be given to the homeless at the event. 

 
 We need
support with some of the following:
 -Socks
 -Gloves

Start: 12:00 am
Start: Oct 17 2007 - 12:00am
End: Nov 1 2007 - 8:00am

BCIT's Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology is offering green roof courses this again this fall and winter. We are a registered provider for continuing education credits with AIBC, BCSLA, PIBC and APEGBC. All courses may be audited or taken for credit.

See attachment for course descriptions.

Start: 5:45 pm
End: 9:00 pm
This workshop will cover the technical and policy
aspects of advancing energy efficiency in new and existing buildings in
BC municipalities. The focus will be on the 7 areas where local
government can use policy and regulatory instruments to advance energy
efficiency and green building practices. It will include a basic
introduction to energy use and efficiency in buildings, but will not be
overly technical. This course is intended for municipal staff,

10 / 18
(all day)
Start: Oct 15 2007 - 11:00am
End: Oct 21 2007 - 11:59am

This year RECLAIMING OUR SPIRIT, a project of Helping Spirit Lodge Society will
be hosting a Labour Of Love Festival October 18th 2007 at Oppenheimer
Park. Partnering for this Event is Bladerunners, Urban Native Youth Association,
and South Vancouver Youth Center.  There will be a  food tent set up,
entertainment,  a resource support and referral booth, games and many give-aways
through-out the event. Care packs will be given to the homeless at the event. 

 
 We need
support with some of the following:
 -Socks
 -Gloves

(all day)
Start: Oct 17 2007 - 12:00am
End: Nov 1 2007 - 8:00am

BCIT's Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology is offering green roof courses this again this fall and winter. We are a registered provider for continuing education credits with AIBC, BCSLA, PIBC and APEGBC. All courses may be audited or taken for credit.

See attachment for course descriptions.

Start: 3:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm

Green roofs or living roofs provide a natural solution to current urban environmental problems. Our two main research areas include using green roofs to increase thermal efficiency and manage storm water of a building.

10 / 19
(all day)
Start: Oct 15 2007 - 11:00am
End: Oct 21 2007 - 11:59am

This year RECLAIMING OUR SPIRIT, a project of Helping Spirit Lodge Society will
be hosting a Labour Of Love Festival October 18th 2007 at Oppenheimer
Park. Partnering for this Event is Bladerunners, Urban Native Youth Association,
and South Vancouver Youth Center.  There will be a  food tent set up,
entertainment,  a resource support and referral booth, games and many give-aways
through-out the event. Care packs will be given to the homeless at the event. 

 
 We need
support with some of the following:
 -Socks
 -Gloves

(all day)
Start: Oct 17 2007 - 12:00am
End: Nov 1 2007 - 8:00am

BCIT's Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology is offering green roof courses this again this fall and winter. We are a registered provider for continuing education credits with AIBC, BCSLA, PIBC and APEGBC. All courses may be audited or taken for credit.

See attachment for course descriptions.

Start: 9:00 am
End: 10:30 am

Green Building Systems: The What, When, and How

The purpose of this dynamic and interactive presentation is to help contractors and suppliers quickly get to grips with the various requirements of each system whether it be LEED, BuiltGreen, or UBC REAP. The session will focus on practical tips and tricks to sucessfully bidding and building green in BC along with tales from the trenches, pitfalls and short cuts.

Learn:


10 / 20
(all day)
Start: Oct 15 2007 - 11:00am
End: Oct 21 2007 - 11:59am

This year RECLAIMING OUR SPIRIT, a project of Helping Spirit Lodge Society will
be hosting a Labour Of Love Festival October 18th 2007 at Oppenheimer
Park. Partnering for this Event is Bladerunners, Urban Native Youth Association,
and South Vancouver Youth Center.  There will be a  food tent set up,
entertainment,  a resource support and referral booth, games and many give-aways
through-out the event. Care packs will be given to the homeless at the event. 

 
 We need
support with some of the following:
 -Socks
 -Gloves

(all day)
Start: Oct 17 2007 - 12:00am
End: Nov 1 2007 - 8:00am

BCIT's Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology is offering green roof courses this again this fall and winter. We are a registered provider for continuing education credits with AIBC, BCSLA, PIBC and APEGBC. All courses may be audited or taken for credit.

See attachment for course descriptions.

Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm

"Achieving Gasoline Competitive Hydrogen in BC" - CANCELLED

Please note that this seminar has been cancelled.  We apologize for the inconvenience. 

Simon

Simon Pickup, President of Youth Hydrogen


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