Coral Gables Eco Expo - February 05, 2010

Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce and the Go Green Taskforce present the first Eco Expo to be held on February 05, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency in Coral Gables. This should be a great event and I congratulate the City of Coral Gables for moving in an even more sustainable direction.
Please see more details on the flyer below.

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Green Associate study review - January 23, 2010 @ 9 am

Join your Village Green Man teaching you how to pass the USGBC LEED Green Associate exam. This weekend... January 23, 2010 @ 9.00 to 1.30 pm

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The Techincal Review of the USGBC Green Associate Requirements course will provide a detailed technical review of the LEED® Green Associate requirements rating system and other related material to pass the US Green Building Council LEED Green Associate exam. Related topics will include the registration and certification process, LEED® Online and the role of the LEED AP® as well as an overview of the USGBC mission and current available rating systems. The course will be instructed by Sebastian Eilert, AIA, LEED AP® principal of Sebastian Eilert Architecture and adjunct faculty at the University of Miami. The course will provide snacks & refreshments. Registration, examination and related costs are the responsibility of the student. This course is not provided or endorsed by the USGBC or its affiliates.

Recent feedback from our LEED AP® Training Courses

“I did it!!!! Passed with a 179 grade. Thanks again.” – Naomi C. Harrison, LEED AP®, McHarry Associates

“I took the exam this past Tuesday and I am happy to report I scored a 184.Your course was a major factor in calming me down and giving me the confidence to take the exam. Thanks again.” – Scott Flegel, LEED AP®, Premier Building Solutions Limited.

Location: Metro 1 Green Building Resource Center | 120 NE 27th Street #200, Miami, FL 33137

Cost: $210 for members | $250 for non-members

TREEmendous Miami fundraiser - January 22 in Coral Gables!

The non-profit tree planting group, TREEmendous Miami, has worked to restore and increase the tree canopy in Miami-Dade County. In its 10 year history, TREEmendous Miami has been fortunate enough to sustain its many tree planting projects through city, county and state grants. We have planted trees at schools, in parks, along main thoroughfares such as US1 and lined numerous neighborhood streets with much needed shade and beautification fostering community pride. We have engaged thousands of volunteers in the process, including students who have earned community service hours whle learning how to plant and care for trees. Additionally, we check on and maintain our plantings.

We are now looking to the community -- individuals and businesses -- to invest in our environment by supporting future TREEmendous Miami tree planting projects including some environmentally endangered areas of the County, as well as additional schools, parks and neighborhoods.

On Friday, January 22, 2010, TREEmendous Miami will be having its first fundraising event at JohnMartin's Restaurant in Coral Gables on Miracle Mile. Appetizers will be provided by Green Gables Café and Publix Supermarkets. Please attend (see invitation below). If you are unable to attend, we hope you will consider making a tax-deductible donation to TREEmendous to help further our mission of planting, protecting and preserving trees in Miami-Dade County.

January 14. South Florida EGB series: Energy and Atmosphere

Upcoming event information:
Emerging Green Builders Present: How to LEED with Energy and Atmosphere Republic Services Corporate Headquarters, 1391 NW 136 Avenue, Sunrise, FL
Date: 14 January 2010, Thursday 06:00 PM

Emerging Green Builders Present: How to LEED with Energy and Atmosphere
You won't want to miss attending the next presentation in the UGSBC South Florida Chapter's Emerging Green Builders' popular "How to LEED" series. On January 14, in Sunrise, the beautiful and mega-efficient corporate headquarters of Republic Services will be the featured topic and tour. Registered to achieve LEED Silver Certification, the session will be broken into two highly educational components. Click on the flier below to learn more.

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To all a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!

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