Events

Natural Building School College of the Rockies (Jun 29 - Aug 14) Mon Jun 29 to Fri Aug 14, 2009, Kimberley, BC

Check out our website: www.cotr.bc.ca/natural/

Natural Building School expands again...
Returning for a 5th year in a row from June 29-August 14!

The Natural Building program has expanded yet again to 7 weeks of practical, hands-on training. Not only do you learn how to make your home green, you learn how to do it yourself!

Based at the Kimberley Campus of College of the Rockies, at the Natural Building School you are involved in several exciting projects while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Learn how to create buildings and living spaces that are attractive, natural, and sustainable. You can also choose to take the 5-day Straw Bale Building Workshop rather than the entire 7-week program.

The Natural Building program is just what you need in order to make improvements to your existing home or one that you plan to build. The best part is that you will have the skills to do it yourself!

Reserve your spot today by contacting the Kimberley Campus at 250-427-7116 (toll free at 1-877-489-2687 x3752) or email us!

Need help:ASK (at) cotr.bc.ca
Kimberley Campus:
555 McKenzie St.
Kimberley, BC V1A 2C1
Phone: (250) 427-7116
Fax: (250) 427-3034
Toll Free: 1-877-489-2687 ext 3752
Email: kimberley (at) cotr.bc.ca

TOLL FREE:
1-877-489-2687 (Main Campus)
(250) 489-2751 (local)

Natural Building School College of the Rockies (Jun 29 - Aug 14) Mon Jun 29 to Fri Aug 14, 2009, Kimberley, BC

Check out our website: www.cotr.bc.ca/natural/

Natural Building School expands again...
Returning for a 5th year in a row from June 29-August 14!

The Natural Building program has expanded yet again to 7 weeks of practical, hands-on training. Not only do you learn how to make your home green, you learn how to do it yourself!

Based at the Kimberley Campus of College of the Rockies, at the Natural Building School you are involved in several exciting projects while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Learn how to create buildings and living spaces that are attractive, natural, and sustainable. You can also choose to take the 5-day Straw Bale Building Workshop rather than the entire 7-week program.

The Natural Building program is just what you need in order to make improvements to your existing home or one that you plan to build. The best part is that you will have the skills to do it yourself!

Reserve your spot today by contacting the Kimberley Campus at 250-427-7116 (toll free at 1-877-489-2687 x3752) or email us!

Need help:ASK (at) cotr.bc.ca
Kimberley Campus:
555 McKenzie St.
Kimberley, BC V1A 2C1
Phone: (250) 427-7116
Fax: (250) 427-3034
Toll Free: 1-877-489-2687 ext 3752
Email: kimberley (at) cotr.bc.ca

TOLL FREE:
1-877-489-2687 (Main Campus)
(250) 489-2751 (local)

Natural Building School College of the Rockies (Jun 29 - Aug 14) Mon Jun 29 to Fri Aug 14, 2009, Kimberley, BC

Check out our website: www.cotr.bc.ca/natural/

Natural Building School expands again...
Returning for a 5th year in a row from June 29-August 14!

The Natural Building program has expanded yet again to 7 weeks of practical, hands-on training. Not only do you learn how to make your home green, you learn how to do it yourself!

Based at the Kimberley Campus of College of the Rockies, at the Natural Building School you are involved in several exciting projects while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Learn how to create buildings and living spaces that are attractive, natural, and sustainable. You can also choose to take the 5-day Straw Bale Building Workshop rather than the entire 7-week program.

The Natural Building program is just what you need in order to make improvements to your existing home or one that you plan to build. The best part is that you will have the skills to do it yourself!

Reserve your spot today by contacting the Kimberley Campus at 250-427-7116 (toll free at 1-877-489-2687 x3752) or email us!

Need help:ASK (at) cotr.bc.ca
Kimberley Campus:
555 McKenzie St.
Kimberley, BC V1A 2C1
Phone: (250) 427-7116
Fax: (250) 427-3034
Toll Free: 1-877-489-2687 ext 3752
Email: kimberley (at) cotr.bc.ca

TOLL FREE:
1-877-489-2687 (Main Campus)
(250) 489-2751 (local)

Bring your kids for an interactive family lesson on how vital bees are for healthy plants! This informative workshop will address the importance of nature's own pollinators and pest controllers in maintaining the health of an organic garden. We will review methods for attracting 'beneficials' and putting them to work for us; take a look at issues concerning the alarming mortality rates in the cultured bee industry; and enjoy some of the fruits of the bees' labour: seasonal berries from BC local producers will be served in style! Workshop participants will also have the opportunity to construct their own mason bee houses, using tools and materials provided for a modest extra charge. Pre-register on www.spec.bc.ca

Natural Building School College of the Rockies (Jun 29 - Aug 14) Mon Jun 29 to Fri Aug 14, 2009, Kimberley, BC

Check out our website: www.cotr.bc.ca/natural/

Natural Building School expands again...
Returning for a 5th year in a row from June 29-August 14!

The Natural Building program has expanded yet again to 7 weeks of practical, hands-on training. Not only do you learn how to make your home green, you learn how to do it yourself!

Based at the Kimberley Campus of College of the Rockies, at the Natural Building School you are involved in several exciting projects while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Learn how to create buildings and living spaces that are attractive, natural, and sustainable. You can also choose to take the 5-day Straw Bale Building Workshop rather than the entire 7-week program.

The Natural Building program is just what you need in order to make improvements to your existing home or one that you plan to build. The best part is that you will have the skills to do it yourself!

Reserve your spot today by contacting the Kimberley Campus at 250-427-7116 (toll free at 1-877-489-2687 x3752) or email us!

Need help:ASK (at) cotr.bc.ca
Kimberley Campus:
555 McKenzie St.
Kimberley, BC V1A 2C1
Phone: (250) 427-7116
Fax: (250) 427-3034
Toll Free: 1-877-489-2687 ext 3752
Email: kimberley (at) cotr.bc.ca

TOLL FREE:
1-877-489-2687 (Main Campus)
(250) 489-2751 (local)

Eco-Sense Public Tour  - ($20 per person)

First Sunday of every month  - 10 am - 12:30 pm

The Eco-Sense home of Ann and Gord Baird has achieved amazing attention since its conception.  Consider this tour as  2 ½  hours of applied sustainability, where you will be awed and inspired.

Features include:

Natural Building School College of the Rockies (Jun 29 - Aug 14) Mon Jun 29 to Fri Aug 14, 2009, Kimberley, BC

Check out our website: www.cotr.bc.ca/natural/

Natural Building School expands again...
Returning for a 5th year in a row from June 29-August 14!

The Natural Building program has expanded yet again to 7 weeks of practical, hands-on training. Not only do you learn how to make your home green, you learn how to do it yourself!

Based at the Kimberley Campus of College of the Rockies, at the Natural Building School you are involved in several exciting projects while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Learn how to create buildings and living spaces that are attractive, natural, and sustainable. You can also choose to take the 5-day Straw Bale Building Workshop rather than the entire 7-week program.

The Natural Building program is just what you need in order to make improvements to your existing home or one that you plan to build. The best part is that you will have the skills to do it yourself!

Reserve your spot today by contacting the Kimberley Campus at 250-427-7116 (toll free at 1-877-489-2687 x3752) or email us!

Need help:ASK (at) cotr.bc.ca
Kimberley Campus:
555 McKenzie St.
Kimberley, BC V1A 2C1
Phone: (250) 427-7116
Fax: (250) 427-3034
Toll Free: 1-877-489-2687 ext 3752
Email: kimberley (at) cotr.bc.ca

TOLL FREE:
1-877-489-2687 (Main Campus)
(250) 489-2751 (local)

Natural Building School College of the Rockies (Jun 29 - Aug 14) Mon Jun 29 to Fri Aug 14, 2009, Kimberley, BC

Check out our website: www.cotr.bc.ca/natural/

Natural Building School expands again...
Returning for a 5th year in a row from June 29-August 14!

The Natural Building program has expanded yet again to 7 weeks of practical, hands-on training. Not only do you learn how to make your home green, you learn how to do it yourself!

Based at the Kimberley Campus of College of the Rockies, at the Natural Building School you are involved in several exciting projects while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Learn how to create buildings and living spaces that are attractive, natural, and sustainable. You can also choose to take the 5-day Straw Bale Building Workshop rather than the entire 7-week program.

The Natural Building program is just what you need in order to make improvements to your existing home or one that you plan to build. The best part is that you will have the skills to do it yourself!

Reserve your spot today by contacting the Kimberley Campus at 250-427-7116 (toll free at 1-877-489-2687 x3752) or email us!

Need help:ASK (at) cotr.bc.ca
Kimberley Campus:
555 McKenzie St.
Kimberley, BC V1A 2C1
Phone: (250) 427-7116
Fax: (250) 427-3034
Toll Free: 1-877-489-2687 ext 3752
Email: kimberley (at) cotr.bc.ca

TOLL FREE:
1-877-489-2687 (Main Campus)
(250) 489-2751 (local)

Natural Building School College of the Rockies (Jun 29 - Aug 14) Mon Jun 29 to Fri Aug 14, 2009, Kimberley, BC

Check out our website: www.cotr.bc.ca/natural/

Natural Building School expands again...
Returning for a 5th year in a row from June 29-August 14!

The Natural Building program has expanded yet again to 7 weeks of practical, hands-on training. Not only do you learn how to make your home green, you learn how to do it yourself!

Based at the Kimberley Campus of College of the Rockies, at the Natural Building School you are involved in several exciting projects while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Learn how to create buildings and living spaces that are attractive, natural, and sustainable. You can also choose to take the 5-day Straw Bale Building Workshop rather than the entire 7-week program.

The Natural Building program is just what you need in order to make improvements to your existing home or one that you plan to build. The best part is that you will have the skills to do it yourself!

Reserve your spot today by contacting the Kimberley Campus at 250-427-7116 (toll free at 1-877-489-2687 x3752) or email us!

Need help:ASK (at) cotr.bc.ca
Kimberley Campus:
555 McKenzie St.
Kimberley, BC V1A 2C1
Phone: (250) 427-7116
Fax: (250) 427-3034
Toll Free: 1-877-489-2687 ext 3752
Email: kimberley (at) cotr.bc.ca

TOLL FREE:
1-877-489-2687 (Main Campus)
(250) 489-2751 (local)

Carbon Neutral Games VANOC and Offsetters

Metro Vancouver's next Sustainability Community Breakfast will take place Wednesday, July 8th, 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) downtown Vancouver campus at 555 Seymour Street, Vancouver.

The 2010 Winter Games is the first Games in Olympic history to have a carbon offset sponsor. The locally-based Offsetters Clean Technology is working with VANOC to neutralize the carbon footprint of the Games with projects that showcase BC leadership and innovation on climate solutions. Join them to learn how the carbon offset portfolio for the Games will work and opportunities for involvement.

VANOC will also provide an update on their sustainability planning for the Winter Games and launch the new Vancouver 2010 Sustainability Journey video.

Featured speakers include:

Linda Coady, Vice President of Sustainability, VANOC 
James Tansey, President and Co-founder, Offsetters 

If you plan to attend please RSVP by clicking on the 'Register Now' button below.

REGISTER NOW
 
If you need any further information about the Sustainability Community Breakfasts or if you wish to present a brief (1 minute) update on your sustainability-related activities at the Breakfast, please contact Jane Porter at Jane.Porter@metrovancouver.org in advance to make arrangements. (You must be present at the breakfast and make the announcement in person.)

Natural Building School College of the Rockies (Jun 29 - Aug 14) Mon Jun 29 to Fri Aug 14, 2009, Kimberley, BC

Check out our website: www.cotr.bc.ca/natural/

Natural Building School expands again...
Returning for a 5th year in a row from June 29-August 14!

The Natural Building program has expanded yet again to 7 weeks of practical, hands-on training. Not only do you learn how to make your home green, you learn how to do it yourself!

Based at the Kimberley Campus of College of the Rockies, at the Natural Building School you are involved in several exciting projects while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Learn how to create buildings and living spaces that are attractive, natural, and sustainable. You can also choose to take the 5-day Straw Bale Building Workshop rather than the entire 7-week program.

The Natural Building program is just what you need in order to make improvements to your existing home or one that you plan to build. The best part is that you will have the skills to do it yourself!

Reserve your spot today by contacting the Kimberley Campus at 250-427-7116 (toll free at 1-877-489-2687 x3752) or email us!

Need help:ASK (at) cotr.bc.ca
Kimberley Campus:
555 McKenzie St.
Kimberley, BC V1A 2C1
Phone: (250) 427-7116
Fax: (250) 427-3034
Toll Free: 1-877-489-2687 ext 3752
Email: kimberley (at) cotr.bc.ca

TOLL FREE:
1-877-489-2687 (Main Campus)
(250) 489-2751 (local)

You are: A realtor

Join us for a unique evening of wine and selling tips with a high-class sommelier and Light House’s green building professionals. Enjoy some of the world's leading wines at an exclusive evening in one of North Vancouver's show homes.

Join Light House and Liberty Wines for a fun and informative evening! You'll sample some of the best sustainable wines and tour a greenly renovated home. Learn about the latest in new and old world wines and how to sell the high performance features of a gorgeous Vancouver house. Networking is encouraged.

Date: July 9, 2009
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Location: The Hanvey House, the greenly renovated home of Light House's Executive Director, Helen Goodland. North Vancouver.
Cost: $50

Register Online Now!

Natural Building School College of the Rockies (Jun 29 - Aug 14) Mon Jun 29 to Fri Aug 14, 2009, Kimberley, BC

Check out our website: www.cotr.bc.ca/natural/

Natural Building School expands again...
Returning for a 5th year in a row from June 29-August 14!

The Natural Building program has expanded yet again to 7 weeks of practical, hands-on training. Not only do you learn how to make your home green, you learn how to do it yourself!

Based at the Kimberley Campus of College of the Rockies, at the Natural Building School you are involved in several exciting projects while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Learn how to create buildings and living spaces that are attractive, natural, and sustainable. You can also choose to take the 5-day Straw Bale Building Workshop rather than the entire 7-week program.

The Natural Building program is just what you need in order to make improvements to your existing home or one that you plan to build. The best part is that you will have the skills to do it yourself!

Reserve your spot today by contacting the Kimberley Campus at 250-427-7116 (toll free at 1-877-489-2687 x3752) or email us!

Need help:ASK (at) cotr.bc.ca
Kimberley Campus:
555 McKenzie St.
Kimberley, BC V1A 2C1
Phone: (250) 427-7116
Fax: (250) 427-3034
Toll Free: 1-877-489-2687 ext 3752
Email: kimberley (at) cotr.bc.ca

TOLL FREE:
1-877-489-2687 (Main Campus)
(250) 489-2751 (local)

Natural Building School College of the Rockies (Jun 29 - Aug 14) Mon Jun 29 to Fri Aug 14, 2009, Kimberley, BC

Check out our website: www.cotr.bc.ca/natural/

Natural Building School expands again...
Returning for a 5th year in a row from June 29-August 14!

The Natural Building program has expanded yet again to 7 weeks of practical, hands-on training. Not only do you learn how to make your home green, you learn how to do it yourself!

Based at the Kimberley Campus of College of the Rockies, at the Natural Building School you are involved in several exciting projects while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Learn how to create buildings and living spaces that are attractive, natural, and sustainable. You can also choose to take the 5-day Straw Bale Building Workshop rather than the entire 7-week program.

The Natural Building program is just what you need in order to make improvements to your existing home or one that you plan to build. The best part is that you will have the skills to do it yourself!

Reserve your spot today by contacting the Kimberley Campus at 250-427-7116 (toll free at 1-877-489-2687 x3752) or email us!

Need help:ASK (at) cotr.bc.ca
Kimberley Campus:
555 McKenzie St.
Kimberley, BC V1A 2C1
Phone: (250) 427-7116
Fax: (250) 427-3034
Toll Free: 1-877-489-2687 ext 3752
Email: kimberley (at) cotr.bc.ca

TOLL FREE:
1-877-489-2687 (Main Campus)
(250) 489-2751 (local)

"Imagining a Sustainable Future" - One Day course at UBC To register, please call UBC Continuing Studies at 604-822-1444.

This course moves from a broad theoretical overview of sustainability to a detailed exploration of the philosophical, political, economic, social and ecological drivers of the current sustainability challenge, and critical analysis of proposed pathways to a sustainable future.  Class discussions are organized around a UBC Continuing Studies audio podcast series featuring five of Canada's top thinkers on sustainability, as well as recommended readings, lectures and simulations.

http://www.cstudies.ubc.ca/community/courses.html

UP490S09A Sat, Jul 11, 9am-3:30pm; Continuing Studies Bldg, UBC. $85,
seniors $75, CLS students $125

Instructor: Vanessa Timmer, PhD

ONE DAY @ UBC

Treat yourself to a taste of UBC's Point Grey campus this summer by joining one or more of these single-day learning experiences. Classes run from 9am to 3:30pm - with time to enjoy a lunch break at nearby UBC restaurants (and a visit to the Graduate Student Centre pub at the end of your day!). Topics are based on popular favourites from prior UBC Continuing Studies course offerings. The small class sizes ensure ample opportunities for discussion with the instructor and other adult learners.

Eco-Sense Cob building project for 2009 - a 100ft² building for cold storage

www.eco-sense.ca    annandgord(at)eco-sense.ca

You are: a home or condo owner

Light House offers a two-hour, non-technical “Green Building 101” for homeowners interested in learning how to “green” their home!

Participants will gain a general understanding of green design ideas, issues and processes, develop a set of personal green goals for their home, and leave with a practical resource workbook. Confused about where to start, who to talk to and what questions to ask? Then this course is for you!

Click on a date to register now:

Saturday, July 11 10AM-12PM

Location: Light House Sustainable Building Centre
Cost: $30 (including course workbook)

Key concepts:

"Green" Design and construction practices significantly reduce or eliminate the negative impact of buildings on the environment and occupants in five broad areas;

• Site planning
• Water and water efficiency
• Energy efficiency and renewable energy
• Conservation of materials and resources
• Indoor environmental air quality

...using a systems approach and an integrated design process

For more information on Green Building, visit our GB 101 Resource Page or sign up for GB 201.

Please note: There is no refund for cancellations within 48 hours; however, you can transfer your registration to another date for an administration fee of $15.

A limited number of bursaries will be available for student and non-profit participants. Please contact Sarah McRaven at info(at)sustainablebuildingcentre.com for more details.

Green Building 101 is brought to you by the following:

Organizational Partners

Title Partners

Natural Building School College of the Rockies (Jun 29 - Aug 14) Mon Jun 29 to Fri Aug 14, 2009, Kimberley, BC

Check out our website: www.cotr.bc.ca/natural/

Natural Building School expands again...
Returning for a 5th year in a row from June 29-August 14!

The Natural Building program has expanded yet again to 7 weeks of practical, hands-on training. Not only do you learn how to make your home green, you learn how to do it yourself!

Based at the Kimberley Campus of College of the Rockies, at the Natural Building School you are involved in several exciting projects while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Learn how to create buildings and living spaces that are attractive, natural, and sustainable. You can also choose to take the 5-day Straw Bale Building Workshop rather than the entire 7-week program.

The Natural Building program is just what you need in order to make improvements to your existing home or one that you plan to build. The best part is that you will have the skills to do it yourself!

Reserve your spot today by contacting the Kimberley Campus at 250-427-7116 (toll free at 1-877-489-2687 x3752) or email us!

Need help:ASK (at) cotr.bc.ca
Kimberley Campus:
555 McKenzie St.
Kimberley, BC V1A 2C1
Phone: (250) 427-7116
Fax: (250) 427-3034
Toll Free: 1-877-489-2687 ext 3752
Email: kimberley (at) cotr.bc.ca

TOLL FREE:
1-877-489-2687 (Main Campus)
(250) 489-2751 (local)

Eco-Sense Cob building project for 2009 - a 100ft² building for cold storage

www.eco-sense.ca    annandgord(at)eco-sense.ca

Natural Building School College of the Rockies (Jun 29 - Aug 14) Mon Jun 29 to Fri Aug 14, 2009, Kimberley, BC

Check out our website: www.cotr.bc.ca/natural/

Natural Building School expands again...
Returning for a 5th year in a row from June 29-August 14!

The Natural Building program has expanded yet again to 7 weeks of practical, hands-on training. Not only do you learn how to make your home green, you learn how to do it yourself!

Based at the Kimberley Campus of College of the Rockies, at the Natural Building School you are involved in several exciting projects while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Learn how to create buildings and living spaces that are attractive, natural, and sustainable. You can also choose to take the 5-day Straw Bale Building Workshop rather than the entire 7-week program.

The Natural Building program is just what you need in order to make improvements to your existing home or one that you plan to build. The best part is that you will have the skills to do it yourself!

Reserve your spot today by contacting the Kimberley Campus at 250-427-7116 (toll free at 1-877-489-2687 x3752) or email us!

Need help:ASK (at) cotr.bc.ca
Kimberley Campus:
555 McKenzie St.
Kimberley, BC V1A 2C1
Phone: (250) 427-7116
Fax: (250) 427-3034
Toll Free: 1-877-489-2687 ext 3752
Email: kimberley (at) cotr.bc.ca

TOLL FREE:
1-877-489-2687 (Main Campus)
(250) 489-2751 (local)

Natural Building School College of the Rockies (Jun 29 - Aug 14) Mon Jun 29 to Fri Aug 14, 2009, Kimberley, BC

Check out our website: www.cotr.bc.ca/natural/

Natural Building School expands again...
Returning for a 5th year in a row from June 29-August 14!

The Natural Building program has expanded yet again to 7 weeks of practical, hands-on training. Not only do you learn how to make your home green, you learn how to do it yourself!

Based at the Kimberley Campus of College of the Rockies, at the Natural Building School you are involved in several exciting projects while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Learn how to create buildings and living spaces that are attractive, natural, and sustainable. You can also choose to take the 5-day Straw Bale Building Workshop rather than the entire 7-week program.

The Natural Building program is just what you need in order to make improvements to your existing home or one that you plan to build. The best part is that you will have the skills to do it yourself!

Reserve your spot today by contacting the Kimberley Campus at 250-427-7116 (toll free at 1-877-489-2687 x3752) or email us!

Need help:ASK (at) cotr.bc.ca
Kimberley Campus:
555 McKenzie St.
Kimberley, BC V1A 2C1
Phone: (250) 427-7116
Fax: (250) 427-3034
Toll Free: 1-877-489-2687 ext 3752
Email: kimberley (at) cotr.bc.ca

TOLL FREE:
1-877-489-2687 (Main Campus)
(250) 489-2751 (local)

Do you own a house? Would you like up to $13,605 in government rebates to help you make it more energy efficient?  If so, then come to a free LiveSmart BC info session. Learn about the Province's LiveSmart BC rebate program for home energy efficiency as well as other incentives that are being offered. The session includes a short presentation that will go over the details of the program, how they can access the rebates, the types of renovations or upgrades that make a home more energy efficient and the benefits of an energy efficient home.

Join us for a fun and informal info session this Tuesday, July 14th, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Wired Monk Café, 2610 West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano.

Cost: FREE

As seating is limited, please RSVP to green@vancouver.ca. Presented by the City of Vancouver in partnership with Light House Sustainable Building Centre.

EDRS website: www.vcn.bc.ca/edrs
EVENT schedule: www.vcn.bc.ca/edrs/services_events.html#Sched
EMAIL: edrs@4sustainability.com

Natural Building School College of the Rockies (Jun 29 - Aug 14) Mon Jun 29 to Fri Aug 14, 2009, Kimberley, BC

Check out our website: www.cotr.bc.ca/natural/

Natural Building School expands again...
Returning for a 5th year in a row from June 29-August 14!

The Natural Building program has expanded yet again to 7 weeks of practical, hands-on training. Not only do you learn how to make your home green, you learn how to do it yourself!

Based at the Kimberley Campus of College of the Rockies, at the Natural Building School you are involved in several exciting projects while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Learn how to create buildings and living spaces that are attractive, natural, and sustainable. You can also choose to take the 5-day Straw Bale Building Workshop rather than the entire 7-week program.

The Natural Building program is just what you need in order to make improvements to your existing home or one that you plan to build. The best part is that you will have the skills to do it yourself!

Reserve your spot today by contacting the Kimberley Campus at 250-427-7116 (toll free at 1-877-489-2687 x3752) or email us!

Need help:ASK (at) cotr.bc.ca
Kimberley Campus:
555 McKenzie St.
Kimberley, BC V1A 2C1
Phone: (250) 427-7116
Fax: (250) 427-3034
Toll Free: 1-877-489-2687 ext 3752
Email: kimberley (at) cotr.bc.ca

TOLL FREE:
1-877-489-2687 (Main Campus)
(250) 489-2751 (local)

Wednesday, July 15th,  6:30 - 8:30 pm
at the new collaborative community garden at Kits Neighbourhood House
2305 - 2325 West 7th Ave. (corner of Vine and 7th)

Want to learn how to compost or get some tips on how to manage your smelly,
rat infested bin better? Is it too dangerous to compost if you live in
a non-earthquake proof highrise? Is it ok to put dead pigeons or belly
button lint in the bin? Join Spring Gillard, author of Diary of a Compost Hotline Operator for a composting workshop and get all your burning compost questions answered.

The workshop is offered on a pay what you can basis. A two hour Backyard Composting workshop usually costs around $25-35.

To register, or to host a future backyard composting or other networking workshop, please contact Ross @ rmoster@flash.net. Everyone is welcome to attend,  but registration is limited to 25 participants.

Presented by Village Vancouver, Kitsilano Neighbourhood House, Westside Food
Security Collaborative and Garden Heart Productions.

Please see attached PDF for more information.

Natural Building School College of the Rockies (Jun 29 - Aug 14) Mon Jun 29 to Fri Aug 14, 2009, Kimberley, BC

Check out our website: www.cotr.bc.ca/natural/

Natural Building School expands again...
Returning for a 5th year in a row from June 29-August 14!

The Natural Building program has expanded yet again to 7 weeks of practical, hands-on training. Not only do you learn how to make your home green, you learn how to do it yourself!

Based at the Kimberley Campus of College of the Rockies, at the Natural Building School you are involved in several exciting projects while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Learn how to create buildings and living spaces that are attractive, natural, and sustainable. You can also choose to take the 5-day Straw Bale Building Workshop rather than the entire 7-week program.

The Natural Building program is just what you need in order to make improvements to your existing home or one that you plan to build. The best part is that you will have the skills to do it yourself!

Reserve your spot today by contacting the Kimberley Campus at 250-427-7116 (toll free at 1-877-489-2687 x3752) or email us!

Need help:ASK (at) cotr.bc.ca
Kimberley Campus:
555 McKenzie St.
Kimberley, BC V1A 2C1
Phone: (250) 427-7116
Fax: (250) 427-3034
Toll Free: 1-877-489-2687 ext 3752
Email: kimberley (at) cotr.bc.ca

TOLL FREE:
1-877-489-2687 (Main Campus)
(250) 489-2751 (local)

Light House will be closed July 16 and 17 for an EE4 energy modeling software course, but please join us for the training.

Sign-up at  http://ee4training.eventbrite.com

or find more info at  www.sustainablebuildingcentre.com/ee4training

Instructor
Curt Hepting, P.Eng., P.E. EnerSys Analytics Inc.

Led by Canada's pre-eminent expert in energy modelling, this two-day hands-on software training workshop will provide sound knowledge to architects, engineers and other design professionals of how to add value and appeal to renovation and new construction clients. Using the new and improved EE4 v1.7, participants will learn how to use modelling to comply with BC's new building code. The course will also demonstrate the benefits of designing and building to ecoENERGY New Building Designs Validation levels by using EE4 simulation software.

Participants must bring their own internet-enabled laptop. EE4 currently runs on the PC platform only.

Date: July 16 & 17
Time: 9am - 5pm both days
Location: Light House Sustainable Building Centre, 1575 Johnston St, Granville Island, Vancouver.

Cost
$320 + GST per person ($300 + GST for members of UDI, AIBC, NAIOP, BOABC, APEGBC, PIBC, ASTTBC)

Register Now!

Natural Building School College of the Rockies (Jun 29 - Aug 14) Mon Jun 29 to Fri Aug 14, 2009, Kimberley, BC

Check out our website: www.cotr.bc.ca/natural/

Natural Building School expands again...
Returning for a 5th year in a row from June 29-August 14!

The Natural Building program has expanded yet again to 7 weeks of practical, hands-on training. Not only do you learn how to make your home green, you learn how to do it yourself!

Based at the Kimberley Campus of College of the Rockies, at the Natural Building School you are involved in several exciting projects while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Learn how to create buildings and living spaces that are attractive, natural, and sustainable. You can also choose to take the 5-day Straw Bale Building Workshop rather than the entire 7-week program.

The Natural Building program is just what you need in order to make improvements to your existing home or one that you plan to build. The best part is that you will have the skills to do it yourself!

Reserve your spot today by contacting the Kimberley Campus at 250-427-7116 (toll free at 1-877-489-2687 x3752) or email us!

Need help:ASK (at) cotr.bc.ca
Kimberley Campus:
555 McKenzie St.
Kimberley, BC V1A 2C1
Phone: (250) 427-7116
Fax: (250) 427-3034
Toll Free: 1-877-489-2687 ext 3752
Email: kimberley (at) cotr.bc.ca

TOLL FREE:
1-877-489-2687 (Main Campus)
(250) 489-2751 (local)

Light House will be closed July 16 and 17 for an EE4 energy modeling software course, but please join us for the training.

Sign-up at  http://ee4training.eventbrite.com

or find more info at  www.sustainablebuildingcentre.com/ee4training

Instructor
Curt Hepting, P.Eng., P.E. EnerSys Analytics Inc.

Led by Canada's pre-eminent expert in energy modelling, this two-day hands-on software training workshop will provide sound knowledge to architects, engineers and other design professionals of how to add value and appeal to renovation and new construction clients. Using the new and improved EE4 v1.7, participants will learn how to use modelling to comply with BC's new building code. The course will also demonstrate the benefits of designing and building to ecoENERGY New Building Designs Validation levels by using EE4 simulation software.

Participants must bring their own internet-enabled laptop. EE4 currently runs on the PC platform only.

Date: July 16 & 17
Time: 9am - 5pm both days
Location: Light House Sustainable Building Centre, 1575 Johnston St, Granville Island, Vancouver.

Cost
$320 + GST per person ($300 + GST for members of UDI, AIBC, NAIOP, BOABC, APEGBC, PIBC, ASTTBC)

Register Now!

Natural Building School College of the Rockies (Jun 29 - Aug 14) Mon Jun 29 to Fri Aug 14, 2009, Kimberley, BC

Check out our website: www.cotr.bc.ca/natural/

Natural Building School expands again...
Returning for a 5th year in a row from June 29-August 14!

The Natural Building program has expanded yet again to 7 weeks of practical, hands-on training. Not only do you learn how to make your home green, you learn how to do it yourself!

Based at the Kimberley Campus of College of the Rockies, at the Natural Building School you are involved in several exciting projects while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Learn how to create buildings and living spaces that are attractive, natural, and sustainable. You can also choose to take the 5-day Straw Bale Building Workshop rather than the entire 7-week program.

The Natural Building program is just what you need in order to make improvements to your existing home or one that you plan to build. The best part is that you will have the skills to do it yourself!

Reserve your spot today by contacting the Kimberley Campus at 250-427-7116 (toll free at 1-877-489-2687 x3752) or email us!

Need help:ASK (at) cotr.bc.ca
Kimberley Campus:
555 McKenzie St.
Kimberley, BC V1A 2C1
Phone: (250) 427-7116
Fax: (250) 427-3034
Toll Free: 1-877-489-2687 ext 3752
Email: kimberley (at) cotr.bc.ca

TOLL FREE:
1-877-489-2687 (Main Campus)
(250) 489-2751 (local)

"Geoexchange Heating & Cooling Systems"

Barry Milner, Marketing Director, GeoTility Systems and TerraSource Geothermal Utility Services

Natural Building School College of the Rockies (Jun 29 - Aug 14) Mon Jun 29 to Fri Aug 14, 2009, Kimberley, BC

Check out our website: www.cotr.bc.ca/natural/

Natural Building School expands again...
Returning for a 5th year in a row from June 29-August 14!

The Natural Building program has expanded yet again to 7 weeks of practical, hands-on training. Not only do you learn how to make your home green, you learn how to do it yourself!

Based at the Kimberley Campus of College of the Rockies, at the Natural Building School you are involved in several exciting projects while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Learn how to create buildings and living spaces that are attractive, natural, and sustainable. You can also choose to take the 5-day Straw Bale Building Workshop rather than the entire 7-week program.

The Natural Building program is just what you need in order to make improvements to your existing home or one that you plan to build. The best part is that you will have the skills to do it yourself!

Reserve your spot today by contacting the Kimberley Campus at 250-427-7116 (toll free at 1-877-489-2687 x3752) or email us!

Need help:ASK (at) cotr.bc.ca
Kimberley Campus:
555 McKenzie St.
Kimberley, BC V1A 2C1
Phone: (250) 427-7116
Fax: (250) 427-3034
Toll Free: 1-877-489-2687 ext 3752
Email: kimberley (at) cotr.bc.ca

TOLL FREE:
1-877-489-2687 (Main Campus)
(250) 489-2751 (local)

Natural Building School College of the Rockies (Jun 29 - Aug 14) Mon Jun 29 to Fri Aug 14, 2009, Kimberley, BC

Check out our website: www.cotr.bc.ca/natural/

Natural Building School expands again...
Returning for a 5th year in a row from June 29-August 14!

The Natural Building program has expanded yet again to 7 weeks of practical, hands-on training. Not only do you learn how to make your home green, you learn how to do it yourself!

Based at the Kimberley Campus of College of the Rockies, at the Natural Building School you are involved in several exciting projects while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Learn how to create buildings and living spaces that are attractive, natural, and sustainable. You can also choose to take the 5-day Straw Bale Building Workshop rather than the entire 7-week program.

The Natural Building program is just what you need in order to make improvements to your existing home or one that you plan to build. The best part is that you will have the skills to do it yourself!

Reserve your spot today by contacting the Kimberley Campus at 250-427-7116 (toll free at 1-877-489-2687 x3752) or email us!

Need help:ASK (at) cotr.bc.ca
Kimberley Campus:
555 McKenzie St.
Kimberley, BC V1A 2C1
Phone: (250) 427-7116
Fax: (250) 427-3034
Toll Free: 1-877-489-2687 ext 3752
Email: kimberley (at) cotr.bc.ca

TOLL FREE:
1-877-489-2687 (Main Campus)
(250) 489-2751 (local)

This is the first of a series of workshops being offered through the Clear Sky Meditation and Study Center that will be focusing on developing skills for sustainable living. Come learn some of the basic skills necessary for doing your own green-focused building in a beautiful and rejuvenating setting.

For more information please visit http://www.clearskycenter.org/

Natural Building School College of the Rockies (Jun 29 - Aug 14) Mon Jun 29 to Fri Aug 14, 2009, Kimberley, BC

Check out our website: www.cotr.bc.ca/natural/

Natural Building School expands again...
Returning for a 5th year in a row from June 29-August 14!

The Natural Building program has expanded yet again to 7 weeks of practical, hands-on training. Not only do you learn how to make your home green, you learn how to do it yourself!

Based at the Kimberley Campus of College of the Rockies, at the Natural Building School you are involved in several exciting projects while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Learn how to create buildings and living spaces that are attractive, natural, and sustainable. You can also choose to take the 5-day Straw Bale Building Workshop rather than the entire 7-week program.

The Natural Building program is just what you need in order to make improvements to your existing home or one that you plan to build. The best part is that you will have the skills to do it yourself!

Reserve your spot today by contacting the Kimberley Campus at 250-427-7116 (toll free at 1-877-489-2687 x3752) or email us!

Need help:ASK (at) cotr.bc.ca
Kimberley Campus:
555 McKenzie St.
Kimberley, BC V1A 2C1
Phone: (250) 427-7116
Fax: (250) 427-3034
Toll Free: 1-877-489-2687 ext 3752
Email: kimberley (at) cotr.bc.ca

TOLL FREE:
1-877-489-2687 (Main Campus)
(250) 489-2751 (local)

This is the first of a series of workshops being offered through the Clear Sky Meditation and Study Center that will be focusing on developing skills for sustainable living. Come learn some of the basic skills necessary for doing your own green-focused building in a beautiful and rejuvenating setting.

For more information please visit http://www.clearskycenter.org/

North
Vancouver City Council is pleased to invite you to

GREEN
CITY LIVING

A new film
and speaker series designed to inspire our community to
reduce

our environmental
footprint, and foster a greener and more liveable future.

Energy Smarts:
Home Energy Retrofits
Tuesday, July 21st, 2009, 7 to 9
pm
City of
North Vancouver Council
Chambers
141
West 14th Street,
North Vancouver 

Host:
Councillor Bob Fearnley  

Guest Speakers:
Laura Krohn, LiveSmart
BC & Doug Horn, CNV resident   

GREEN CITY LIVING
will be running from 7 to 9 pm in Council Chambers on the third Tuesday of each
month from May to November.  Admission is by donation to the Vancouver Area
Cycling Coalition-North Shore.

Please see the
attached program for more
information on Kilowatt
Ours.

Visit their website
at www.cnv.org/greencitylivingfor
more information and to sign up for
CityDirect updates, or call (604)
998-3448 for further details.

Natural Building School College of the Rockies (Jun 29 - Aug 14) Mon Jun 29 to Fri Aug 14, 2009, Kimberley, BC

Check out our website: www.cotr.bc.ca/natural/

Natural Building School expands again...
Returning for a 5th year in a row from June 29-August 14!

The Natural Building program has expanded yet again to 7 weeks of practical, hands-on training. Not only do you learn how to make your home green, you learn how to do it yourself!

Based at the Kimberley Campus of College of the Rockies, at the Natural Building School you are involved in several exciting projects while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Learn how to create buildings and living spaces that are attractive, natural, and sustainable. You can also choose to take the 5-day Straw Bale Building Workshop rather than the entire 7-week program.

The Natural Building program is just what you need in order to make improvements to your existing home or one that you plan to build. The best part is that you will have the skills to do it yourself!

Reserve your spot today by contacting the Kimberley Campus at 250-427-7116 (toll free at 1-877-489-2687 x3752) or email us!

Need help:ASK (at) cotr.bc.ca
Kimberley Campus:
555 McKenzie St.
Kimberley, BC V1A 2C1
Phone: (250) 427-7116
Fax: (250) 427-3034
Toll Free: 1-877-489-2687 ext 3752
Email: kimberley (at) cotr.bc.ca

TOLL FREE:
1-877-489-2687 (Main Campus)
(250) 489-2751 (local)

Are you thinking about installing solar panels to make your house, business or cabin more self-sufficient and sustainable?

Come to the SPEC building to learn about their three different solar energy systems and how they can be the solution you are looking for!

The SPEC Building boasts three installations of solar demonstration technology: solar hot water, solar space heater and PV panels. If you are interested in learning about solar energy, getting specific questions answered or simply want to see what they look like. SPEC's next solar tour will be held on Wednesday Jul 22 at 3 PM. Visit www.spec.bc.ca to pre-register.

Natural Building School College of the Rockies (Jun 29 - Aug 14) Mon Jun 29 to Fri Aug 14, 2009, Kimberley, BC

Check out our website: www.cotr.bc.ca/natural/

Natural Building School expands again...
Returning for a 5th year in a row from June 29-August 14!

The Natural Building program has expanded yet again to 7 weeks of practical, hands-on training. Not only do you learn how to make your home green, you learn how to do it yourself!

Based at the Kimberley Campus of College of the Rockies, at the Natural Building School you are involved in several exciting projects while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Learn how to create buildings and living spaces that are attractive, natural, and sustainable. You can also choose to take the 5-day Straw Bale Building Workshop rather than the entire 7-week program.

The Natural Building program is just what you need in order to make improvements to your existing home or one that you plan to build. The best part is that you will have the skills to do it yourself!

Reserve your spot today by contacting the Kimberley Campus at 250-427-7116 (toll free at 1-877-489-2687 x3752) or email us!

Need help:ASK (at) cotr.bc.ca
Kimberley Campus:
555 McKenzie St.
Kimberley, BC V1A 2C1
Phone: (250) 427-7116
Fax: (250) 427-3034
Toll Free: 1-877-489-2687 ext 3752
Email: kimberley (at) cotr.bc.ca

TOLL FREE:
1-877-489-2687 (Main Campus)
(250) 489-2751 (local)

This two-day course is designed for site superintendents, supervisors, site safety officers, and managers of the trades to gain the skills and knowledge needed to coordinate, supervise, and train crews on site. Learn to train your staff about green building basics for each job site in the familiar format of a safety orientation.

For more information, visit: http://www.sustainablebuildingcentre.com/gctp

 Or: Register Online Now!

The symposium will take place from July 23rd - July 27th, 2009 at the
University of British Columbia in Vancouver, B.C. The World Changing
Careers symposium seeks to (1) generate growth of sustainable industrial and
social sectors through youth career path innovation; (2) shape the
marketplace of the emerging sustainable economy by inspiring the next
generation of young professionals; and (3) partner industry and social
sector leaders with future young employees. Participants will include 200
youth plus 50 representatives from business, government, NGO, educational,
and professional communities. Please visit www.worldchangingcareers.com for
more information.

Symposium format:
Keynote presentations by Janine Banyus, David Orr, George Lakoff and Ted
Nordhaus.

Sponsor and supporter presentations, Career Workshops, Inter-sectoral
strategy forums, Career Fairs and International online participation

This list-serve is brought to you by Connecting Environmental Professionals
(CEP). We are a not-for-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to
promoting opportunities for capacity building, career development and
networking amongst existing and future environmental professionals.
For more information, please see: www.cepvancouver.org.

Natural Building School College of the Rockies (Jun 29 - Aug 14) Mon Jun 29 to Fri Aug 14, 2009, Kimberley, BC

Check out our website: www.cotr.bc.ca/natural/

Natural Building School expands again...
Returning for a 5th year in a row from June 29-August 14!

The Natural Building program has expanded yet again to 7 weeks of practical, hands-on training. Not only do you learn how to make your home green, you learn how to do it yourself!

Based at the Kimberley Campus of College of the Rockies, at the Natural Building School you are involved in several exciting projects while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Learn how to create buildings and living spaces that are attractive, natural, and sustainable. You can also choose to take the 5-day Straw Bale Building Workshop rather than the entire 7-week program.

The Natural Building program is just what you need in order to make improvements to your existing home or one that you plan to build. The best part is that you will have the skills to do it yourself!

Reserve your spot today by contacting the Kimberley Campus at 250-427-7116 (toll free at 1-877-489-2687 x3752) or email us!

Need help:ASK (at) cotr.bc.ca
Kimberley Campus:
555 McKenzie St.
Kimberley, BC V1A 2C1
Phone: (250) 427-7116
Fax: (250) 427-3034
Toll Free: 1-877-489-2687 ext 3752
Email: kimberley (at) cotr.bc.ca

TOLL FREE:
1-877-489-2687 (Main Campus)
(250) 489-2751 (local)

This two-day course is designed for site superintendents, supervisors, site safety officers, and managers of the trades to gain the skills and knowledge needed to coordinate, supervise, and train crews on site. Learn to train your staff about green building basics for each job site in the familiar format of a safety orientation.

For more information, visit: http://www.sustainablebuildingcentre.com/gctp

 Or: Register Online Now!

The symposium will take place from July 23rd - July 27th, 2009 at the
University of British Columbia in Vancouver, B.C. The World Changing
Careers symposium seeks to (1) generate growth of sustainable industrial and
social sectors through youth career path innovation; (2) shape the
marketplace of the emerging sustainable economy by inspiring the next
generation of young professionals; and (3) partner industry and social
sector leaders with future young employees. Participants will include 200
youth plus 50 representatives from business, government, NGO, educational,
and professional communities. Please visit www.worldchangingcareers.com for
more information.

Symposium format:
Keynote presentations by Janine Banyus, David Orr, George Lakoff and Ted
Nordhaus.

Sponsor and supporter presentations, Career Workshops, Inter-sectoral
strategy forums, Career Fairs and International online participation

This list-serve is brought to you by Connecting Environmental Professionals
(CEP). We are a not-for-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to
promoting opportunities for capacity building, career development and
networking amongst existing and future environmental professionals.
For more information, please see: www.cepvancouver.org.

This is an invitiation to attend the Ground-breaking Ceremony for the
Green Dream Home in Kamloops, British Columbia.

The Green Dream Home is one of 15 national winners in Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's (CMHC's) EQuilibriumTM Sustainable Housing Demonstration Initiative competition. It is also one of two projects to be built in B.C.

When: Friday, July 24 at 10 a.m.
Where: Sun Rivers Resort, Kamloops, B.C.

Hope to see you there!

Jeanette P. Wilkinson
Senior Consultant, Marketing and Communications
BC - Communications & Marketing
jpwilkins@cmhc-schl.gc.ca <mailto:%20jpwilkins@cmhc-schl.gc.ca>

Telephone: 604 737-4025
Facsimile: 604
714-3701

1111 West Georgia, Suite 200, Vancouver, BC, V6E 4S4
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
(CMHC) <http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/>

www.cmhc.ca <http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/>

Natural Building School College of the Rockies (Jun 29 - Aug 14) Mon Jun 29 to Fri Aug 14, 2009, Kimberley, BC

Check out our website: www.cotr.bc.ca/natural/

Natural Building School expands again...
Returning for a 5th year in a row from June 29-August 14!

The Natural Building program has expanded yet again to 7 weeks of practical, hands-on training. Not only do you learn how to make your home green, you learn how to do it yourself!

Based at the Kimberley Campus of College of the Rockies, at the Natural Building School you are involved in several exciting projects while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Learn how to create buildings and living spaces that are attractive, natural, and sustainable. You can also choose to take the 5-day Straw Bale Building Workshop rather than the entire 7-week program.

The Natural Building program is just what you need in order to make improvements to your existing home or one that you plan to build. The best part is that you will have the skills to do it yourself!

Reserve your spot today by contacting the Kimberley Campus at 250-427-7116 (toll free at 1-877-489-2687 x3752) or email us!

Need help:ASK (at) cotr.bc.ca
Kimberley Campus:
555 McKenzie St.
Kimberley, BC V1A 2C1
Phone: (250) 427-7116
Fax: (250) 427-3034
Toll Free: 1-877-489-2687 ext 3752
Email: kimberley (at) cotr.bc.ca

TOLL FREE:
1-877-489-2687 (Main Campus)
(250) 489-2751 (local)

The symposium will take place from July 23rd - July 27th, 2009 at the
University of British Columbia in Vancouver, B.C. The World Changing
Careers symposium seeks to (1) generate growth of sustainable industrial and
social sectors through youth career path innovation; (2) shape the
marketplace of the emerging sustainable economy by inspiring the next
generation of young professionals; and (3) partner industry and social
sector leaders with future young employees. Participants will include 200
youth plus 50 representatives from business, government, NGO, educational,
and professional communities. Please visit www.worldchangingcareers.com for
more information.

Symposium format:
Keynote presentations by Janine Banyus, David Orr, George Lakoff and Ted
Nordhaus.

Sponsor and supporter presentations, Career Workshops, Inter-sectoral
strategy forums, Career Fairs and International online participation

This list-serve is brought to you by Connecting Environmental Professionals
(CEP). We are a not-for-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to
promoting opportunities for capacity building, career development and
networking amongst existing and future environmental professionals.
For more information, please see: www.cepvancouver.org.

Eco-Sense Cob building project for 2009 - a 100ft² building for cold storage

www.eco-sense.ca   annandgord(at)eco-sense.ca

"Laneway Housing"

Bryn Davidson, Lanefab

Natural Building School College of the Rockies (Jun 29 - Aug 14) Mon Jun 29 to Fri Aug 14, 2009, Kimberley, BC

Check out our website: www.cotr.bc.ca/natural/

Natural Building School expands again...
Returning for a 5th year in a row from June 29-August 14!

The Natural Building program has expanded yet again to 7 weeks of practical, hands-on training. Not only do you learn how to make your home green, you learn how to do it yourself!

Based at the Kimberley Campus of College of the Rockies, at the Natural Building School you are involved in several exciting projects while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Learn how to create buildings and living spaces that are attractive, natural, and sustainable. You can also choose to take the 5-day Straw Bale Building Workshop rather than the entire 7-week program.

The Natural Building program is just what you need in order to make improvements to your existing home or one that you plan to build. The best part is that you will have the skills to do it yourself!

Reserve your spot today by contacting the Kimberley Campus at 250-427-7116 (toll free at 1-877-489-2687 x3752) or email us!

Need help:ASK (at) cotr.bc.ca
Kimberley Campus:
555 McKenzie St.
Kimberley, BC V1A 2C1
Phone: (250) 427-7116
Fax: (250) 427-3034
Toll Free: 1-877-489-2687 ext 3752
Email: kimberley (at) cotr.bc.ca

TOLL FREE:
1-877-489-2687 (Main Campus)
(250) 489-2751 (local)

The symposium will take place from July 23rd - July 27th, 2009 at the
University of British Columbia in Vancouver, B.C. The World Changing
Careers symposium seeks to (1) generate growth of sustainable industrial and
social sectors through youth career path innovation; (2) shape the
marketplace of the emerging sustainable economy by inspiring the next
generation of young professionals; and (3) partner industry and social
sector leaders with future young employees. Participants will include 200
youth plus 50 representatives from business, government, NGO, educational,
and professional communities. Please visit www.worldchangingcareers.com for
more information.

Symposium format:
Keynote presentations by Janine Banyus, David Orr, George Lakoff and Ted
Nordhaus.

Sponsor and supporter presentations, Career Workshops, Inter-sectoral
strategy forums, Career Fairs and International online participation

This list-serve is brought to you by Connecting Environmental Professionals
(CEP). We are a not-for-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to
promoting opportunities for capacity building, career development and
networking amongst existing and future environmental professionals.
For more information, please see: www.cepvancouver.org.

Natural Building School College of the Rockies (Jun 29 - Aug 14) Mon Jun 29 to Fri Aug 14, 2009, Kimberley, BC

Check out our website: www.cotr.bc.ca/natural/

Natural Building School expands again...
Returning for a 5th year in a row from June 29-August 14!

The Natural Building program has expanded yet again to 7 weeks of practical, hands-on training. Not only do you learn how to make your home green, you learn how to do it yourself!

Based at the Kimberley Campus of College of the Rockies, at the Natural Building School you are involved in several exciting projects while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Learn how to create buildings and living spaces that are attractive, natural, and sustainable. You can also choose to take the 5-day Straw Bale Building Workshop rather than the entire 7-week program.

The Natural Building program is just what you need in order to make improvements to your existing home or one that you plan to build. The best part is that you will have the skills to do it yourself!

Reserve your spot today by contacting the Kimberley Campus at 250-427-7116 (toll free at 1-877-489-2687 x3752) or email us!

Need help:ASK (at) cotr.bc.ca
Kimberley Campus:
555 McKenzie St.
Kimberley, BC V1A 2C1
Phone: (250) 427-7116
Fax: (250) 427-3034
Toll Free: 1-877-489-2687 ext 3752
Email: kimberley (at) cotr.bc.ca

TOLL FREE:
1-877-489-2687 (Main Campus)
(250) 489-2751 (local)

The symposium will take place from July 23rd - July 27th, 2009 at the
University of British Columbia in Vancouver, B.C. The World Changing
Careers symposium seeks to (1) generate growth of sustainable industrial and
social sectors through youth career path innovation; (2) shape the
marketplace of the emerging sustainable economy by inspiring the next
generation of young professionals; and (3) partner industry and social
sector leaders with future young employees. Participants will include 200
youth plus 50 representatives from business, government, NGO, educational,
and professional communities. Please visit www.worldchangingcareers.com for
more information.

Symposium format:
Keynote presentations by Janine Banyus, David Orr, George Lakoff and Ted
Nordhaus.

Sponsor and supporter presentations, Career Workshops, Inter-sectoral
strategy forums, Career Fairs and International online participation

This list-serve is brought to you by Connecting Environmental Professionals
(CEP). We are a not-for-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to
promoting opportunities for capacity building, career development and
networking amongst existing and future environmental professionals.
For more information, please see: www.cepvancouver.org.

Light House is offering a Green Building Coordination Program that will equip project coordinators and administrators with the skills and tools necessary to efficiently and affordably manage green building rating certification process that apply to Part 3 buildings, including documentation and management skills.

Following a tried and trusted internship model, trainees work under the guidance of qualified instructors, gaining practical experience on real-life projects sourced from local firms.

For more information, visit: http://www.sustainablebuildingcentre.com/gbcoordination

To register email Dallas [at] brightergreenconsulting.com or phone 360-379-9398  

Natural Building School College of the Rockies (Jun 29 - Aug 14) Mon Jun 29 to Fri Aug 14, 2009, Kimberley, BC

Check out our website: www.cotr.bc.ca/natural/

Natural Building School expands again...
Returning for a 5th year in a row from June 29-August 14!

The Natural Building program has expanded yet again to 7 weeks of practical, hands-on training. Not only do you learn how to make your home green, you learn how to do it yourself!

Based at the Kimberley Campus of College of the Rockies, at the Natural Building School you are involved in several exciting projects while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Learn how to create buildings and living spaces that are attractive, natural, and sustainable. You can also choose to take the 5-day Straw Bale Building Workshop rather than the entire 7-week program.

The Natural Building program is just what you need in order to make improvements to your existing home or one that you plan to build. The best part is that you will have the skills to do it yourself!

Reserve your spot today by contacting the Kimberley Campus at 250-427-7116 (toll free at 1-877-489-2687 x3752) or email us!

Need help:ASK (at) cotr.bc.ca
Kimberley Campus:
555 McKenzie St.
Kimberley, BC V1A 2C1
Phone: (250) 427-7116
Fax: (250) 427-3034
Toll Free: 1-877-489-2687 ext 3752
Email: kimberley (at) cotr.bc.ca

TOLL FREE:
1-877-489-2687 (Main Campus)
(250) 489-2751 (local)

Light House is offering a Green Building Coordination Program that will equip project coordinators and administrators with the skills and tools necessary to efficiently and affordably manage green building rating certification process that apply to Part 3 buildings, including documentation and management skills.

Following a tried and trusted internship model, trainees work under the guidance of qualified instructors, gaining practical experience on real-life projects sourced from local firms.

For more information, visit: http://www.sustainablebuildingcentre.com/gbcoordination

To register email Dallas [at] brightergreenconsulting.com or phone 360-379-9398  

Natural Building School College of the Rockies (Jun 29 - Aug 14) Mon Jun 29 to Fri Aug 14, 2009, Kimberley, BC

Check out our website: www.cotr.bc.ca/natural/

Natural Building School expands again...
Returning for a 5th year in a row from June 29-August 14!

The Natural Building program has expanded yet again to 7 weeks of practical, hands-on training. Not only do you learn how to make your home green, you learn how to do it yourself!

Based at the Kimberley Campus of College of the Rockies, at the Natural Building School you are involved in several exciting projects while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Learn how to create buildings and living spaces that are attractive, natural, and sustainable. You can also choose to take the 5-day Straw Bale Building Workshop rather than the entire 7-week program.

The Natural Building program is just what you need in order to make improvements to your existing home or one that you plan to build. The best part is that you will have the skills to do it yourself!

Reserve your spot today by contacting the Kimberley Campus at 250-427-7116 (toll free at 1-877-489-2687 x3752) or email us!

Need help:ASK (at) cotr.bc.ca
Kimberley Campus:
555 McKenzie St.
Kimberley, BC V1A 2C1
Phone: (250) 427-7116
Fax: (250) 427-3034
Toll Free: 1-877-489-2687 ext 3752
Email: kimberley (at) cotr.bc.ca

TOLL FREE:
1-877-489-2687 (Main Campus)
(250) 489-2751 (local)

Light House is offering a Green Building Coordination Program that will equip project coordinators and administrators with the skills and tools necessary to efficiently and affordably manage green building rating certification process that apply to Part 3 buildings, including documentation and management skills.

Following a tried and trusted internship model, trainees work under the guidance of qualified instructors, gaining practical experience on real-life projects sourced from local firms.

For more information, visit: http://www.sustainablebuildingcentre.com/gbcoordination

To register email Dallas [at] brightergreenconsulting.com or phone 360-379-9398  

Exploring the Food System on the West Side: Summer Tour Series

Westside Waste Tour
Wednesday, July 29th 6:30pm
to 8:30 pm

In 2007, about 3.6 millon tonnes of solid waste was generated in Metro Vancouver. Current initiatives like recycling, backyard composting, municipal leaf and yard waste composting are diverting over 50% of those materials. Metro Van has adopted the Zero Waste Challenge and hopes to get to 70% diversion. So how are we doing waste-wise on the west side? Come poke around in back alleys, garbage cans and compost bins with Garden Heart Production. They’ll look at how grocery stores and restaurants are managing their waste. Are any of them composting? If not, what are the barriers? They’ll see a unique mid-scale composting system designed a local co-op housing development. They’ll check out some backyard bins too; 46% of Vancouverites are already composting in their backyards – many of those west siders! Learn about food recovery programs and innovative initiatives designed to waste not. Find out what you can do in your own backyard to reduce
edible and inedible food waste.

Food system tours $35 each. Register at info@gardenheart.com.

Presented by Garden Heart Productions (compostdiary.com)
and the Westside Food Security Collaborative (kitshouse.org/ link on community)

Natural Building School College of the Rockies (Jun 29 - Aug 14) Mon Jun 29 to Fri Aug 14, 2009, Kimberley, BC

Check out our website: www.cotr.bc.ca/natural/

Natural Building School expands again...
Returning for a 5th year in a row from June 29-August 14!

The Natural Building program has expanded yet again to 7 weeks of practical, hands-on training. Not only do you learn how to make your home green, you learn how to do it yourself!

Based at the Kimberley Campus of College of the Rockies, at the Natural Building School you are involved in several exciting projects while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Learn how to create buildings and living spaces that are attractive, natural, and sustainable. You can also choose to take the 5-day Straw Bale Building Workshop rather than the entire 7-week program.

The Natural Building program is just what you need in order to make improvements to your existing home or one that you plan to build. The best part is that you will have the skills to do it yourself!

Reserve your spot today by contacting the Kimberley Campus at 250-427-7116 (toll free at 1-877-489-2687 x3752) or email us!

Need help:ASK (at) cotr.bc.ca
Kimberley Campus:
555 McKenzie St.
Kimberley, BC V1A 2C1
Phone: (250) 427-7116
Fax: (250) 427-3034
Toll Free: 1-877-489-2687 ext 3752
Email: kimberley (at) cotr.bc.ca

TOLL FREE:
1-877-489-2687 (Main Campus)
(250) 489-2751 (local)

Light House is offering a Green Building Coordination Program that will equip project coordinators and administrators with the skills and tools necessary to efficiently and affordably manage green building rating certification process that apply to Part 3 buildings, including documentation and management skills.

Following a tried and trusted internship model, trainees work under the guidance of qualified instructors, gaining practical experience on real-life projects sourced from local firms.

For more information, visit: http://www.sustainablebuildingcentre.com/gbcoordination

To register email Dallas [at] brightergreenconsulting.com or phone 360-379-9398  

Natural Building School College of the Rockies (Jun 29 - Aug 14) Mon Jun 29 to Fri Aug 14, 2009, Kimberley, BC

Check out our website: www.cotr.bc.ca/natural/

Natural Building School expands again...
Returning for a 5th year in a row from June 29-August 14!

The Natural Building program has expanded yet again to 7 weeks of practical, hands-on training. Not only do you learn how to make your home green, you learn how to do it yourself!

Based at the Kimberley Campus of College of the Rockies, at the Natural Building School you are involved in several exciting projects while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Learn how to create buildings and living spaces that are attractive, natural, and sustainable. You can also choose to take the 5-day Straw Bale Building Workshop rather than the entire 7-week program.

The Natural Building program is just what you need in order to make improvements to your existing home or one that you plan to build. The best part is that you will have the skills to do it yourself!

Reserve your spot today by contacting the Kimberley Campus at 250-427-7116 (toll free at 1-877-489-2687 x3752) or email us!

Need help:ASK (at) cotr.bc.ca
Kimberley Campus:
555 McKenzie St.
Kimberley, BC V1A 2C1
Phone: (250) 427-7116
Fax: (250) 427-3034
Toll Free: 1-877-489-2687 ext 3752
Email: kimberley (at) cotr.bc.ca

TOLL FREE:
1-877-489-2687 (Main Campus)
(250) 489-2751 (local)

Light House is offering a Green Building Coordination Program that will equip project coordinators and administrators with the skills and tools necessary to efficiently and affordably manage green building rating certification process that apply to Part 3 buildings, including documentation and management skills.

Following a tried and trusted internship model, trainees work under the guidance of qualified instructors, gaining practical experience on real-life projects sourced from local firms.

For more information, visit: http://www.sustainablebuildingcentre.com/gbcoordination

To register email Dallas [at] brightergreenconsulting.com or phone 360-379-9398  

Natural Building School College of the Rockies (Jun 29 - Aug 14) Mon Jun 29 to Fri Aug 14, 2009, Kimberley, BC

Check out our website: www.cotr.bc.ca/natural/

Natural Building School expands again...
Returning for a 5th year in a row from June 29-August 14!

The Natural Building program has expanded yet again to 7 weeks of practical, hands-on training. Not only do you learn how to make your home green, you learn how to do it yourself!

Based at the Kimberley Campus of College of the Rockies, at the Natural Building School you are involved in several exciting projects while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Learn how to create buildings and living spaces that are attractive, natural, and sustainable. You can also choose to take the 5-day Straw Bale Building Workshop rather than the entire 7-week program.

The Natural Building program is just what you need in order to make improvements to your existing home or one that you plan to build. The best part is that you will have the skills to do it yourself!

Reserve your spot today by contacting the Kimberley Campus at 250-427-7116 (toll free at 1-877-489-2687 x3752) or email us!

Need help:ASK (at) cotr.bc.ca
Kimberley Campus:
555 McKenzie St.
Kimberley, BC V1A 2C1
Phone: (250) 427-7116
Fax: (250) 427-3034
Toll Free: 1-877-489-2687 ext 3752
Email: kimberley (at) cotr.bc.ca

TOLL FREE:
1-877-489-2687 (Main Campus)
(250) 489-2751 (local)

Light House will be closed Saturday, August 1 for BC Day weekend.

Light House is growing!  We are moving to a larger location at 2060 Pine Street, Vancouver! 

We will be closed August through October while we renovate and create a new and improved resource centre.  Join us at the launch of the new centre on Saturday, November 7th. 

In the meantime, we can be reached by phone at 604-682-5960 or email at info(at)sustainablebuildingcentre.com, and regular updates will be posted at www.sustainablebuildingcentre.com