EcoMetro Community Events Through Nov 12

EcoMetro Editors Wednesday, November 4, 2009 04:44 PM
TAGS: EVENTS, PLAY, energy, film, permaculture

Colorado Environmental Film Festival
Inspired by films.  Empowered by education. Moved to action.
Thu, Nov 5 through Sat, Nov 7, All Day Events
American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St, Golden

Growing our Urban AgriCulture
This is a potluck and networking party for all those involved or interested in Denver’s urban agriculture scene.  Anyone doing interesting projects relating to urban agriculture – greenhouses, neighborhood-supported agriculture, community gardens, school gardens, urban ag education, restaurants that source local food and more!  This is a zero waste event- please bring your own food, silverware, plates, napkins, etc. as well as materials about your project to share and display on information tables.
Fri, Nov 6, 6-8pm
Green Spaces, 2590 Walnut, Denver

Intro to Permaculture
Adam Brock and Kenzie Davison lead a full day intensive program giving you a comprehensive overview of the permaculture paradigm.  Through lecture, group work and hands-on activities, many topics are covered, including but not limited to:  fundamentals of energy descent, ethics, principles and design processes, recognizing patterns of sunlight, water, wind and soil and how they affect the landscape and the psychological dimensions of permaculture.
Sat, Nov 7, 9am-4pm
Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St, Classroom B, Denver

University of Denver Voices of Experience Speaker Series
Jeffrey Hollender has led Seventh Generation from its humble beginnings to its current position as the leading and fastest-growing brand of natural products for the home. Join Jeffrey, an author, advocate and executive, as he boldly re-frames the challenges that face us and approaches solutions from a systemic perspective. He will examine the role of business in creating a just and sustainable economy, and discuss the need for a broad program of incentives, regulations, and legislation that aggressively supports the emergence of real corporate responsibility.
Mon, Nov 9, 6-8pm
University of Denver Davis Auditorium-Sturm Hall, 2000 E Asbury Ave, Denver

Xcel Energy Efficiency Rebates: Grow Your Knowledge Grow Your Business
Xcel Energy will give an overview of the residential rebate programs currently in place for 2009 - 2010 that are related to the HVAC and insulation trade ally community.  These include central air conditioning and air source heat pumps, evaporative coolers, furnaces and boilers, insulation and air sealing, water heaters, Home Performance with Energy Star® and Energy Star® New Homes
Tue, Nov 10, 11:30am-1:30pm
REI Community Room, 1789 28th St, Boulder

Sustainability Series:  Denver Water
Developing a sustainability ethic includes conservation rebates, buy-backs, Xeriscape, fun media, some rules; and Green Team initiatives including GHG inventory/climate change, full-scale alternative energy assessment, and developing a sustainability master plan.
 Guest speaker: Peter Kraft
Tue, Nov 10, 6pm
Wynkoop Brewery’s Mercantile Room,
1634 18th St, Denver

Envisioning 2030:  Denver in Transition
A very special Transition Tuesday as a new chapter in Transition Denver’s evolution by developing a collective vision for how our city will transform itself over the next twenty years. 
Tue, Nov 10, 7-9pm
Mercury Café, 2199 California St, Denver

UC Denver Sustainability Fair
The Sustainability Fair will include retail demonstration, educational exhibits, and participation from local food vendors and producers. With 
100 businesses currently invited, an electric car display, a Recycling 
Fair, and numerous green demonstrations by students and local 
companies, we are hoping to educate students and the community about 
sustainability in all aspects of daily life. Contact Gina.massaro@email.ucdenver.edu for more information.
Thu, Nov 12, 10am-3pm
Auraria Campus, Denver

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