The Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment is hosting an all day eco event that's free and open to the public next Thursday. After looking at the jam-packed schedule of workshops and talks on all things green, I think I'll be there for the full day. Here are the details:
The event
Green Brooklyn... Green City 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008, 11:30am - 5:00pm
Brooklyn Borough Hall
209 Joralemon Street
Brooklyn, NY 11209
The full schedule
- 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Project ReUse: Reincarnate that Trash! Fun Zone - 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Food Miles: An Inside Look at Food from Farm (or Factory) to Table - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
The Real Greenbacks: Investing to Make a Difference - 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Opening Address (featuring Sandi Franklin, Center for the Urban Environment • Marty Markowitz, Brooklyn Borough President • Antonia Yuille-Williams, Con Edison) - 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Green Building: From Contracting to Certifications & CUE Case Study - 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Breathe Easy: A How-To for Creating a Non-Toxic Home Environment - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Special Film Screening and Discussion: King Corn - 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Solar Your Building - 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Sustainability in the Nonprofit Sector: A Leader's Forum - 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Navigating NYC: From Pedicabs to Green Car Services - 4:00pm - 5:00pm
How Big is Your Footprint: Free Professional Development for Teachers
Check out the King Corn trailer:
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