LUNCHEON: SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIES AT WATERLOO GREENWAY
FEBRUARY 27, 2020
The Hideaway Kitchen
4323 S I-35 Frontage Rd., Austin TX, 78744
11:30 AM-1:00 PM
About this Event
Waterloo Greenway, a 1.5-mile park and trail system that will transform the eastern edge of downtown Austin, is a significant partnership between the City of Austin and the Waterloo Greenway Conservancy. Once complete, the 35 acres of connected green space - meandering from 15th Street along a restored Waller Creek to Lady Bird Lake - will be a place for all to experience nature in the heart of the City. The Waterloo Greenway project has big goals, including those for sustainable development and urban ecological regeneration, and sustainability certifications including SITES and AEGB. Come learn more about how this project will meet them at a luncheon presentation by both Waterloo Greenway and City of Austin staff.
Panelists
Michelle Bright, Capital Projects Manager at Waterloo Greenway Conservancy, and Lisa Storer, LEED AP BD+C, SITES AP, Project Manager at City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department
A buffet lunch is included.
Event Sponsors:
SOUTH: GARCIA STREET FARM FAMILY FUN DAY AND TREE PLANTING
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2020Garcia Street Urban Farm
218 Garcia Street, San Antonio TX 78203
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Please join us on the farm for an afternoon of tree and vegetable planting. We will also be building and amending garden beds and repairing irrigation lines. Seasoned gardeners, those interested in learning about urban farming, and everyone in between are welcome. No skills or experience required. This is a family-friendly event – there will be snacks, refreshments, activities for kids.
If you have them, please bring your own water bottle, gardening gloves, and a blanket to relax on under the ol’ pecan tree.
The city of San Antonio has been challenged to plant 30,000 trees this year as part of the Compassion Tree Project. Trees at the farm will be counted towards this goal and will provide fresh produce for students and community members for years to come.
Please call 210-486-0417 or email sac-ecocentro@alamo.edu with questions.
About Garcia Street Urban Farm
William R. Sinkin Eco Centro at San Antonio College manages this new 4.1-acre Eastside urban farm in San Antonio – one of the largest in the city. The farm will support healthy initiatives, community gardeners and urban agricultural research. Read more here.
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COOL SCHOOLS TREE PLANTINGTHURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020Arturo Salazar Elementary 1120 S. Ravinia Dr. Dallas, TX 75211
Morning Session 7:30 AM - noon Afternoon Session 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
USGBC Texas is partnering with the Texas Trees Foundation for a Cool Schools volunteer day at Dallas ISD's Arturo Salazar Elementary (1120 S. Ravinia Dr.) on Thursday, March 5th.
The Texas Trees Foundation serves as a catalyst in creating a new green legacy for North Texas through transformational, research-based plans that educate and mobilize the public to activate the social, economic, environmental, and health benefits that trees and urban forestry provide.
The Cool Schools - Texas Trees planting day is an opportunity to learn proper tree planting techniques for future volunteer opportunities or for use in your personal life.
All volunteers will need to complete the Dallas ISD background check. This is required to work with students and ensure safety and compliance with Dallas ISD policies. Volunteers should register online. Select "Salazar, Arturo" as the school and enter the correct date for the volunteer event.
Additionally, please fill out a Texas Trees Foundation Waiver Release Form. This can be signed and brought to the event (a limited number will be available onsite).
Volunteer Day Agenda
First Session 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM Second Session 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Morning shift volunteers should arrive around 7:30 AM for some breakfast and a tree planting demonstration. Students usually start coming out around 8:30 AM for 45 minutes and then switch out with other grades throughout the day. Older students will help plant trees with volunteers and younger students will help to mulch the trees after they are planted.
Texas Trees Foundation will provide all of the gloves, tools, water, and supplies for the event. Volunteers should wear long pants and boots/tennis shoes that they do not mind getting dirty.
Lunch will be served to the second group at 11 AM followed by a quick tree planting demonstration. Once the 1st group is done at 11:30 AM, we will serve lunch to them and they can head back to the office.
We are waiting to hear back from the Cool School Manager on the exact student schedule. It’s possible that the times move a little to accommodate the students' schedule
EVENT PARTNER
2020 Kickoff & Evening with Your Regional Council
Platypus Brewing1902 Washington Ave., Suite E., Houston TX Thursday, March 5th 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Mix and mingle with green builders, impact entrepreneurs, and sustainability professionals. Partner organizations include the Resilient Business Forum, Southern Impact Investing Alliance, and Texas Impact Alliance.
DALLAS BUILD EXPO
TUESDAY, MARCH 17-18, 2020 Kay Bailey Hutchison Center 650 S Griffin Street Dallas, Texas 75202
10:00 AM- 3:00 PM
Build Expo provides the building and construction industry an unrivaled environment to meet a lot of your buyers all in one place. By attending, you have the chance to meet with exhibitors and check out new developments. In addition, you can try out new products, attend demonstrations and compare features and prices.
Build Expo also offers over 20 expert seminars and workshops covering many topics. These seminars and workshops will keep you updated with the changing business climate and allow you the chance to speak directly with the experts.
Tickets are available at upcoming chapter events in the Dallas area, or through the Build Expo website. You can visit their website here.
More details coming soon!
LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE PREP COURSEWEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2020 Kirksey Architecture 6909 Portwest Drive, Houston, TX, 770243:00 PM - 7:00 PM Free Class
About this EventIn order to achieve truly green projects, everyone on a project team – contractor, engineer, developer, owner, and others – need to understand green building principles. Kirksey EcoServices has developed a rigorous preparatory class focused on the LEED Green Associate exam and has graduated more than 2,200 industry partners.
With the growing influence of environmentally responsible design and construction practices, a knowledge of green building strategies is a valuable asset for anyone associated with the building industry. Kirksey's LEED Green Associate Prep Class is a resource for those who are interested in gaining the LEED Green Associate credential.
Space is limited, and registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Class participants are responsible for scheduling their exam date. For more information, visit www.gbci.org. There is a limit of two class attendances per person. Attendees must be 21 years or older. Kirksey reserves the right to cancel classes up to 48 hours in advance in the event of low registration. Kirksey does not offer a LEED AP prep class.
LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE EXAM PREP COURSE
Saturday, April 18, 2020 Gensler Houston909 Fannin St., Houston TX, 77010 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Free Class
For the last 15 years, Gensler has welcomed in thousands of clients, college students, community leaders, building owners and designers to take its free LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Course.
Conveniently scheduled on a Saturday morning, the four hour class is administered by Gensler employees who are passionate about sustainability in practice and have previously achieved their LEED GA credentials. The course is open to anyone in the community who is planning to take the LEED Green Associate Version 4 exam and is interested in attaining basic knowledge of green design, construction and operations.
From this course, you will learn how to address fundamental principles of green building, attain a basic knowledge of LEED rating systems and will receive recommended study material to aid in passing the exam. Feel free to also bring any general or specific questions regarding the exam you may have.
Gensler’s LEED GA prep course is offered five times annually, with an additional BD+C and ID+C course option offered during the year also. There is no class attendance limit and anyone 18 or older is able to register for the course. Four AIA Continuing Education Credits are available for session attendees.
Evening with Your Regional Council & Friends
Buffalo Bayou Brewing2101 Summer St., Houston TX Thursday, April 30th 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Mix and mingle with green builders and sustainability professionals for the 2nd brewery stop in our happy hour series this year.
LEED AP BD+C/ID+C EXAM STUDY SESSION Saturday, May 9, 2020 Gensler Houston909 Fannin St., Houston TX, 77010
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The LEED Version 4 AP Exam Requirements:
Email RSVP to Gensler using the link below.
Saturday, June 13, 2020 Gensler Houston909 Fannin St., Houston TX, 77010 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Free Class
Local Group Brewing1504 Chapman St., Houston TX Thursday, June 255th 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Mix and mingle with green builders and sustainability professionals for the 3rd brewery stop in our happy hour series this year.
Eureka Heights Brew Co.941 W 18th St., Houston TX Thursday, August 6th 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Mix and mingle with green builders and sustainability professionals for the 4th brewery stop in our happy hour series this year.
Saturday, August 8, 2020 Gensler Houston909 Fannin St., Houston TX, 77010 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Free Class
LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE PREP COURSETHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 Kirksey Architecture 6909 Portwest Drive, Houston, TX, 770243:00 PM - 7:00 PM Free Class
Saturday, October 10, 2020 Gensler Houston909 Fannin St., Houston TX, 77010 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Free Class
Evening with Your Regional Council
True Anomaly Brewing2021 Dallas St., Houston TX Thursday, October 22nd 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Mix and mingle with green builders and sustainability professionals for the 5th brewery stop in our happy hour series this year.
8th Wonder Brewery2202 Dallas St., Houston TX Thursday, December 3rd 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Mix and mingle with green builders and sustainability professionals for the 6th and final brewery stop in our happy hour series this year.
Saturday, December 5, 2020 Gensler Houston909 Fannin St., Houston TX, 77010 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Free Class
USGBC Texas Chapter is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. 1801 Royal Lane, Suite 400, Dallas, TX 75229
Contact us at chapter@usgbctexas.org or at 214-571-9244
