Community Tree Planting

SAVE THE DATE

SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 9:00AM to NOON

THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNITY TREE PLANTING

GROW YOUR SHARE OF FRESH AIR (AND CLEAN WATER TOO) !

WHAT: The Opequon Watershed, Inc., along with Virginia Cooperative Extension, and the Virginia Departments of Conservation and Recreation, Environmental Quality, and Forestry will be hosting a Tree Planting along streams and stormwater drainages in the Opequon Watershed!

Trees are vital to a healthy stream since they filter pollutants, create habitat, and hold soil in place.

Come plant trees and make a difference in our local environment!

WHERE: Ft. Collier Industrial Park – Other sites in Winchester to be announced

WHEN: Saturday, March 28 from 9am – Noon (coffee, juice, and breakfast snacks will be provided)

WHO: YOU! And your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers… All are welcome! Just bring gloves, a shovel, and clothes that can get a little dirty!

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please call(540) 667-0761 or email jiml@crosslink.net. Please pass along to anyone who may be interested! We look forward to seeing you there!

USGBC Meeting

USGBC Meeting

Shenandoah Valley Branch Monthly Program: March 11

Join your friends and colleagues for an evening of networking and education in Winchester, Virginia. This month's program features presentations on LEED 2009 and the LEED for Homes program.

TIME: 6-8 PM

LOCATION: Shenandoah Valley Council for the Arts, 811 S. Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA

Speakers include: Tom Mawson, NCR Chapter Executive Director, who will share the changes coming to the LEED Rating System and to the LEED Accredited Professional program in 2009. Our second speaker is Lee O'Neal, who will explain the LEED for Homes Program.

LEED for Homes is a rating system that promotes the design and construction of high-performance green homes. A green home uses less energy, water and natural resources; creates less waste; and is healthier and more comfortable for the occupants. Benefits of a LEED home include lower energy and water bills; reduced greenhouse gas emissions; and less exposure to mold, mildew and other indoor toxins.

Lee O'Neal is the President of Green Sustainable Holdings, Inc. as well as Director of Energy & Green Programs for CGE Solutions, a home energy rating & building performance firm based in Ashburn, VA. Lee currently serves on the RESNET Quality Assurance and Ethics Committee, National Standards Energy Audit Committee and Drafting Sub-Committee, RESNET Sampling Standards Drafting Committee, Lee also serves on the Building Performance Institute (BPI) Technical committee, Quality Assurance and Ethics sub-committees.

COST: $15 for members of the NCR chapter; $20 for non-members; $10 for EGB members

Hors d'ouevres and beverages will be served. This month's event will be catered by The Stone Soup Bistro in Shepherdstown, WV. Our wines will be sponsored by Grapes and Grains of Shepherdstown, WV. REGISTER HERE

March Green Drinks

Green Drinks Northern Shenandoah Valley!

Where? Union Jack Pub in Winchester at 101 N. Loudoun Street on the walking mall (in the bar upstairs on the 3rd floor!)

When? March 26th at 5:30ish

Why? Duane Myers will be telling us all about solar panels! Duane says to come with your questions and if he doesn't have the answer, he'll find the answer for you!

Get directions here

Invite your friends (and your family, and your neighbors, and your friend's friends, and people that aren't your friends), we'll see you there!

So what is Green Drinks? It's a grassroots networking opportunity. Nothing fancy, no membership required, no cover charge, just a cash bar, a bunch of eco-minded people, and conversation. From Automobiles and Buildings to Recycling and Watersheds and every topic in between, we'll be talking about all things green. Who goes? YOU and all of your friends! We're hoping that this will be an informal way to meet and engage other like minded individuals in the area. Everyone from every profession and of every age is invited, so please, spread the word. (and just because it's called Green Drinks doesn't mean you have to drink)

Greening the Valley one conversation at a time.

Green Workshops 101-4 in Winchester City

Don't forget, Winchester's Going Green has a FREE workshop coming up on Monday February 24th at 6:30pm at the Jim Barnett Park War Memorial Building. And they're open to everyone, not just city citizens. This is the last workshop in the 101 series for a while.

Click here to get more information and for registration.

Greening the Valley one conversation at a time.

Green Drinks February

Green Drinks Northern Shenandoah Valley!

Where? Camino Real in Berryville (in their new bar upstairs! They've got a pool table!)

When? February 26th at 5:30ish

Why? Chips and salsa! And Juliet Mackay-Smith from Locke Store in Millwood is going to tell us more about local food, how to get it and why its important to think about what we eat.

Get directions here

Invite your friends (and your family, and your neighbors, and your friend's friends, and people that aren't your friends), we'll see you there!

So what is Green Drinks? It's a grassroots networking opportunity. Nothing fancy, no membership required, no cover charge, just a cash bar, a bunch of eco-minded people, and conversation. From Automobiles and Buildings to Recycling and Watersheds and every topic in between, we'll be talking about all things green. Who goes? YOU and all of your friends! We're hoping that this will be an informal way to meet and engage other like minded individuals in the area. Everyone from every profession and of every age is invited, so please, spread the word. (and just because it's called Green Drinks doesn't mean you have to drink)

Have a great green day!

Greening the Valley one conversation at a time,

If you've got a great idea for a future topic, would like to speak or would like to sponsor an event, please email me. I'd love for Green Drinks NSV to grow into a vibrant local community of green minded people sharing information and spreading the word on how to make our community more sustainable. Thanks!

Green Workshops 101-3 in Winchester City

Don't forget, Winchester's Going Green has a FREE workshop coming up on Tuesday February 11th at 6:30pm at the Jim Barnett Park War Memorial Building. This one is 101-3, talking about energy efficiency (but you can go to them in any order you wish!) they're open to anyone, not just city residents, so come out and learn all you can!

Click here to get more information and for registration.

Greening the Valley one conversation at a time.

Green Workshop 101-2 in Winchester

Don't forget, Winchester's Going Green has a FREE workshop coming up on Tuesday February 10th at 6:30pm at the Jim Barnett Park War Memorial Building. This one is 101-2, talking about Solid Waste Management composting, recycling, etc(but you can go to them in any order you wish!) they're open to anyone, not just city residents, so come out and learn all you can!

Click here to get more information and for registration.

Greening the Valley one conversation at a time.