Community Events - Seattle Greendrinks

Women's Network for a Sustainable Future Presents our 1st Round Table Expert Led Discussions

Cheryl — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:31:57 +0000

Event Date:

02/16/2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Event Location:

Elysian Fields Brewery

542 1st Ave S

Seattle, WA 98104

United States

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WNSF Presents our 1st Round Table Event with Expert Led Discussions
Thursday, February 16, 2012
6:30pm -8:30pm
Elysian Fields
Free
Link for additional information and RSVP http://wnsf7.eventbrite.com/

Join us for a lively evening of networking and discussion around the topics of social media and sustainability; soft and hard skills sustainable professionals need; creating a structure for sustainability success; building performance and biomimcry in design.

Location

Elysian Fields Brewery

542 1st Ave S

Seattle, WA 98104

United States

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The Seattle 2030 District | Working to create a groundbreaking high-performance building district in downtown Seattle

lancekling — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:42:46 +0000

Event Date:

02/14/2012 - 7:30am - 9:00am

Event Location:

Rainier Square Atrium | Third Floor

1333 5th Avenue

Seattle, WA 98101

United States

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Please join the Seattle LEED User Group for a presentation on the Seattle 2030 District, an interdisciplinary public-private collaborative working to create a groundbreaking high-performance building district in downtown Seattle. With the Architecture 2030 Challenge for Planning providing the performance goals, the District seeks to develop realistic, measurable, and innovative strategies to assist district property owners, managers, and tenants in meeting aggressive goals that reduce environmental impacts of facility construction and operations.

Location

Rainier Square Atrium | Third Floor

1333 5th Avenue

Seattle, WA 98101

United States

See map: Google Maps

NBIS Eco-Hour: PATH – Renowned Global Health Organization

NBIS — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:01:15 +0000

Event Date:

02/23/2012 - 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Event Location:

Path Headquarters

2201 Westlake Avenue Suite 200

Seattle, WA

United States

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Tickets: free for NBIS members, $15 all others (space is limited)
Registration: www.pathecohour.eventbrite.com

NBIS and PATH are pleased to invite you to a special NBIS Eco-Hour to be held at PATH’s South Lake Union headquarters on February 23rd.

PATH is the globally respected nonprofit that is creating and delivering sustainable, culturally relevant solutions for the world’s biggest health problems. By collaborating with diverse public and private-sector partners, PATH is able to address both health needs and health delivery challenges in the world’s neediest places.

Location

Path Headquarters

2201 Westlake Avenue Suite 200

Seattle, WA

United States

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Net Impact Speed Networking

swaze17 — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:15:31 +0000

Event Date:

03/19/2012 - 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Event Location:

Amber

2214 1st Avenue

Seattle, WA 98121

United States

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Join us for our second annual Net Impact Speed Networking Event. We had such a good time last year that we are doing it again this year! Don't miss this opportunity to meet many people interested in sustainable business.

When: Monday, March 19, 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Where: Amber, 2214 1st Avenue Seattle, WA 98121
Cost: Free for paid Net Impact members, $5 for everyone else
RSVP: Please reserve your spot at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/225528 Space is limited.

Location

Amber

2214 1st Avenue

Seattle, WA 98121

United States

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The life of our electronics: Jim Puckett @ TotalReclaim

swaze17 — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:09:00 +0000

Event Date:

02/21/2012 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Event Location:

TotalReclaim

2200 6th Avenue South

Seattle, WA 98134

United States

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Join Net Impact to listen to Jim Puckett present the life of our electronic devices. Then Craig Lorch, co-owner of TotalReclaim, will walk us through his recycling facility, finalizing the BAN certification process.

When: Tuesday, February 21th, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm
Where: TotalReclaim 2200 6th Avenue South Seattle, WA 98134
Cost: Free for members, $5 for non-members
RSVP: Please reserve your spot at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/221138 Space is limited.

Location

TotalReclaim

2200 6th Avenue South

Seattle, WA 98134

United States

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Create a Backyard Wildlife Habitat Attracting Birds, Butterflies & Backyard Wildlife

brynfluharty — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:37:11 +0000

Event Date:

02/10/2012 - 11:00am

Event Location:

Washington State Convention Center

800 Convention Pl Hood Room

Seattle, WA 98101

United States

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On February 10th at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show, National Wildlife Federation media personality, author and naturalist David Mizejewski will present Create a Backyard Wildlife Habitat Attracting Birds, Butterflies & Wildlife.
David will also be speaking about his experiences on NBC's Today Show, Martha Stewart, Good Morning America and others, and signing copies of Attracting Birds, Butterflies and other Backyard Wildlife after his talk.

What: Create a Backyard Wildlife Habitat
Attracting Birds, Butterflies & Backyard Wildlife
When: Friday February 10th at 11:00am

Location

Washington State Convention Center

800 Convention Pl Hood Room

Seattle, WA 98101

United States

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FREP Public Meeting

mpeterschick — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:20:31 +0000

Event Date:

02/08/2012 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Event Location:

Natural Resource Building

1111 Washington St SE

Olympia, WA 98501

United States

Phone: 509-902-1849

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You are invited by the Department of Natural Resources to a meeting to gather public input on ways to permanently fund the Forestry Riparian Easement Program (FREP).

The date, time, and location of the public meeting:

• February 8, 2012 4:00-6:00 p.m., Natural Resources Building, room 172, 1111 Washington Street, Olympia, Washington (follow signs from visitors parking level, P-1, to the meeting room). For driving directions go to: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/Publications/em_directions_to_dnr.pdf

Location

Natural Resource Building

1111 Washington St SE

Olympia, WA 98501

United States

Phone: 509-902-1849

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The Guiding Lights Weekend Conference on Citizenship

jenacane — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:57:00 +0000

Event Date:

03/08/2012 - 6:30pm - 03/10/2012 - 5:30pm

Event Location:

Seattle Center

305 Harrison

Seattle, WA 98109

United States

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The Guiding Lights Weekend Conference on Creative Citizenship
March 8-10 in Seattle | Register now at www.guidinglightsweekend.com

Location

Seattle Center

305 Harrison

Seattle, WA 98109

United States

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Vodka Wars at Local 360

local360seattle — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:15:10 +0000

Event Date:

02/09/2012 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Event Location:

Local 360

2234 1st Ave

Seattle, WA 98121

United States

Phone: 206.441.9360

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Local 360 is hosting 2 Washington state and 2 Oregon state distillers. Now’s the opportunity to taste 4 of the regions best vodkas plus enjoy paired finger foods.

____

Washington State:
Peabody Jones from Woodinville Whiskey Co
Mischief Vodka from Fremont Mischief

Oregon State:
Indio Silver from Cottage Grove
Dog Watch from St. Helens

____

Distinguished mixologist, Paul Ritums, will be on hand to create, shake and stir a fine assortment of Vodka drinks plus introduce a bonus spirit: broVo.

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Tickets can be purchased for $30 per person (plus a transaction fee).

Location

Local 360

2234 1st Ave

Seattle, WA 98121

United States

Phone: 206.441.9360

See map: Google Maps

NBIS Eco-Hour at PATH

Mary Rose — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:09:09 +0000

Event Date:

02/23/2012 - 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Event Location:

PATH

2201 Westlake Avenue, Suite 200

Seattle, WA

United States

Phone: 425-445-2600

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NBIS and PATH invite you to a special NBIS Eco-Hour hosted by PATH at the South Lake Union headquarters on February 23rd.

PATH is an international nonprofit organization that transforms global health through innovation. PATH takes an entrepreneurial approach to developing and delivering high-impact, low-cost solutions, from lifesaving vaccines to collaborative programs with communities. Working in more than 70 countries, PATH and its partners empower people to achieve their full potential.

Location

PATH

2201 Westlake Avenue, Suite 200

Seattle, WA

United States

Phone: 425-445-2600

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#SocEnt Weekend

Gabriel Scheer — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:40:37 +0000

Event Date:

02/24/2012 - 11:25am - 02/26/2012 - 11:25am

Event Location:

The Hub

310 First Ave S, Suite 4S enter building at 105 S Main St, take elevator to 3rd floor & follow signs

Seattle, WA 98101

United States

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Ever had an idea that could change the world? Want to experience what it is like to be a social entrepreneur in a low cost, low risk and fun way? Do you have useful skills to contribute to others who have good ideas and need help taking them forward? #SocEnt Weekend, a first-of-its kind event that brings together entrepreneurs, designers, developers, and others to turn world-changing ideas into actionable social enterprises in just 50 hours.

#SocEnt Weekend is February 24-26 in Seattle. Places are limited number. To secure your place, sign up now at http://socentweekend.org/.

Location

The Hub

310 First Ave S, Suite 4S enter building at 105 S Main St, take elevator to 3rd floor & follow signs

Seattle, WA 98101

United States

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Environmental Writers Workshop

David Williams — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:09:11 +0000

Event Date:

04/21/2012 - 9:00am - 5:00pm

Event Location:

Burke Museum

University of Washington Campus

Seattle, WA 98195

United States

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Join award-winning authors William Dietrich, Thor Hanson, and Judith Roche as they lead classroom and field-based sessions. They bring years of experience as writers, journalists, bloggers, and teachers. Each is an attentive observer who weaves together history, science, and field time into well-crafted, thought-provoking writing about the natural and cultural world.

Location

Burke Museum

University of Washington Campus

Seattle, WA 98195

United States

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Benefits of Gardening for Wildlife Talk

brynfluharty — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:18:10 +0000

Event Date:

02/08/2012 - 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Event Location:

Downtown Seattle Public Library

1000 Fourth Avenue

Seattle, WA 98104

United States

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The National Wildlife Federation is proud to welcome author and naturalist David Mizejewski to Seattle! David has been seen on shows like NBC's Today Show, Martha Steward, Good Morning America and others.

David will be speaking about the benefits of gardening for wildlife and signing copies of his book - Attracting Birds, Butterflies and other Backyard Wildlife - after his talk.

Location

Downtown Seattle Public Library

1000 Fourth Avenue

Seattle, WA 98104

United States

See map: Google Maps

February Greendrinks, sponsored by Interconnection, Puget Soundkeeper Alliance, and Washington State Recycling Association

Gabriel Scheer — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:12:12 +0000

Event Date:

02/14/2012 - 5:30pm - 9:00pm

Event Location:

InterConnection

3415 Stone Way N

98103

United States

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THE FEBRUARY 2012 GREENDRINKS WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 14 FEBRUARY (YES, VALENTINE'S DAY), AND WILL BE HOSTED BY InterConnection, Puget Soundkeeper Alliance, AND Washington State Recycling Association.

Location

InterConnection

3415 Stone Way N

98103

United States

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New Year's Resolution: Make an Impact at Work

swaze17 — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:44:11 +0000

Event Date:

01/25/2012 - 5:45pm - 7:45pm

Event Location:

Ballard Library

5614 22nd Avenue NW

Seattle, WA 98107

United States

Phone: 914-261-8481

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Join us as we hear the inspirational journeys of Jacqueline Drumheller with Alaska Airlines and Derek Eisel with Expeditors. They will describe how they brought sustainable changes to their organizations even though it wasn't in their job description.

Location

Ballard Library

5614 22nd Avenue NW

Seattle, WA 98107

United States

Phone: 914-261-8481

See map: Google Maps