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Earthbag Building Presentation

ReThink Red Deer
Jan 16 2013 - 6:30pm - 9:00pm

ReThink Red Deer is back at it in the new year with a great presentation on natural building!

Evonne and Robert Smulders, owners of Sage Permaculture in Black Diamond, AB create environments that embrace the patterns of nature. Spend the evening imagining a future where we are all builders and dreamers as we take a journey through the building process for an Earthbag building site in Joshua Tree, California. Read more »

Source: ReThink Red Deer

Location

Margaret Parsons Theatre
Red Deer College
Red Deer, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted January 8, 2013 by AEN

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EcoLiving Tour

Ecoliving Events
Jun 9 2012 - 9:00am - 3:00pm

This is a great opportunity for home buyers to see the technology installed and working; ask questions about costs; and ask questions about successes and challenges.

You might see: Read more »

Source: Ecoliving Events

Location

Calgary, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted May 28, 2012 by AEN

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Eco Solar Commercial Tour

Eco Solar Tour
Jun 4 2012 - 11:00am - Jun 8 2012 - 3:00pm

The capital cost of a commercial building is only 8% of the life cycle costs. Come and visit a new breed of commercial building being built now in Edmonton!

The Inaugural Eco Solar Commercial Tour

After many years of arranging tours of homes in Edmonton the Eco Solar Tour is branching out to commercial buildings. This year as part of Environment Week we have arranged tours of 5 different commercial buildings to demonstrate energy efficient practices. Read more »

Full tour details

Location

various locations Edmonton, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted May 1, 2012 by AEN

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Eco Solar Home Tour

Eco Solar Tour
Jun 9 2012 - 12:00pm - 4:00pm

There has never been a more compelling time to shrink our ecological footprint. Come and see how you can take action with your own home!

When is the Tour?

The 13th annual Eco Solar Home Tour is onSaturday June 9th, from noon to 4 pm. You will be able to soak up the first-hand experience of homeowners and other experts with a wide variety of energy and water resource-saving technologies in new construction and retrofit applications. Read more »

Full details on the tour

Location

various locations Edmonton, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted May 1, 2012 by AEN

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ANPC 2012 Workshop: The Value of Native Plants in Urban Landscapes

Alberta Native Plant Council
Apr 21 2012 - 8:30am

The ANPC is having its annual workshop on April 21 in St. Albert.  The theme is the "Value of Native Plants in Urban Landscapes".  Talks include wetland valuation, native plants and green roof construction, parks management, low impact development, conservation planning, and xeriscaping.  We have a great program and more information can be found at www.anpc.ab.ca. Read more »

Program & registration information on the ANPC website

Location

The Enjoy Centre (101 Riel Drive)
St. Albert, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted April 16, 2012 by AEN

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REAP Down to Earth Week: Film Screening — And This Is My Garden

REAP Business Assocation
Mar 19 2012 - 7:00pm - 9:15pm

And This Is My Garden is the incredible story of one teacher's mission to teach grade five students in Northern Manitoba how to grow their own food. See how her program has changed the town of Waboden, energizing families, improving health, and building intergenerational relationships and community. The success of the Mel Johnson School Gardening Project has been recognized by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development, the David Suzuki Foundation, and Manitoba Conservation. Read more »

Source: REAP Down to Earth Week

Location

Cardel Theatre
180 Quarry Park Blvd SE
Calgary, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted March 2, 2012 by AEN

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REAP Down to Earth Week: Naturally - Mother Nature's Trade Fair

REAP Business Assocation
Mar 18 2012 - 10:00am - 4:00pm

Naturally is a fun filled day for the whole family! With over 7,000 ft2 and over 60 local businesses everyone in the family (including Dad) is sure to find something new and interesting. Features include:

  • REAP Lane
  • Kidseat Recyclers - bring in your used or expired carseats for recycling!
  • Private Mother's Nursing/ Changing Area
  • Fabulous Raffle and Door Prizes
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Source: REAP Down to Earth Week

Location

Carriage House Inn
9030 Macleod Trail S
Calgary, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted March 2, 2012 by AEN

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Healthy Homes Sustainability Series: Your Green Baby— Creating a Healthy Nursery

Green Calgary
Feb 21 2012 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Healthy Homes Sustainability Series

Are you expecting or have a young baby? Interested in sustainable, healthy options for babyhood? Join experts Lindsay Ross from Babes in Arms and Riva Mackie from Riva’s The Ecostore as they discuss all things green baby. Read more »

Source: Green Calgary

Location

Hillhurst United Church
1227 Kensington Close NW
Calgary, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted February 2, 2012 by AEN

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Earth Day Canada Hometown Heroes Award Program

Deadline: 
30 Mar 2012 (All day)
Organization: 
Earth Day Canada

 

Do you know of any crafty cape-crusaders who are putting their superhero skills to work towards the greater “green”? Maybe that describes you?

To Earth Day Canada they are Hometown Heroes working to support a healthier environment!

Earth Day Canada wants your nominations for the 2012 Hometown Heroes Award Program. The deadline for nominations is March 30, 2012. Read more »

Source: Earth Day Canada

Posted December 8, 2011 by AEN

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SESA Seminar Series: A Commercial Net Zero Remodel

Solar Energy Society of Alberta
Dec 7 2011 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm

A seminar by Warren Sarauer — Chair, Solar Energy Society of Alberta

How do you take a building whose business purpose is no longer viable due to market conditions and transform it into what will be the future in buildings - a carbon neutral footprint in a NetZero energy building? Business owner Warren Sarauer will offer a step-by-step portrait of the process of taking a fifty year old building and renovating it to the highest standards in energy efficiency without a sacrifice to function or aesthetics. Read more »

Source: Solar Energy Society of Alberta

Location

CN Theatre Room 5-142
Grant MacEwan University — City Centre Campus
Edmonton, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted December 5, 2011 by AEN

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AWA Tuesday Talk - Bat Conservation: White-nose Syndrome and Wind Turbines
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City of Edmonton Master Naturalist Program
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