The airwaves become tinged with environmental green this week, thanks to Earth Day (April 22). Here are a few green shows I’ve heard about; if you know of any more, please post them in the comments section!On the AirThrough April 29 — Chesapeake Bay Week on PBS/MPT — A full lineup of environmental and nature shows for kids and adults.April 21 at 9:00-9:30 p.m. on PBS/MPT — ‘The Last Boat Out,’
Apologies for posting this late. I did get the Earth Day events done by April 1! Here are some more green events coming up this month. Thanks to all who submitted them!April 10: 4th Annual Arlington Home Show & ExpoThis is a a FREE one-stop home improvement expo sponsored by the Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization (CPRO) and Arlington County’s Housing Division. It will feature
Hey, I just published a whole page of Earth Day events taking place in the DC region this month. My list contains things happening in DC, Maryland and Virginia. Check it out and share it with your friends! This will probably take the place of my usual calendar post for the month.
I’m a bit late in posting this, but here goes:Siemens his hosting an event in Tysons Corner today and tomorrow, called "Answers for Infrastructure and Industry: Greener buildings, factories and infrastructure."It runs until 6 p.m. tonight, March 23, and from 9:30-4:30 on March 24. You can customize your own agenda and select from more than 50 available seminars in four tracks: Industry,
I just posted over at the Bethesda Green blog about the Fields of Green Internship Fair we’re hosting, Saturday, March 27 from 11-3:30 in Bethesda.If you’re a young person age 17-24 and looking for a summer internship in a "green" field, come check it out! Companies and organizations such as Green America, Green Summer Job Corps, Clean Currents and Honest Tea will be there!Visit the Fields of
Do you drive a company car? Does your firm have a fleet of vehicles, for passengers, freight or delivery? If the answer is yes, check out this short video, ‘Fleet Efficiency: The Movie,’ from Environmental Defense Fund. It shows you how some simple steps can save you $700 per vehicle (per year, I’m guessing); in the process, you’ll also reduce carbon emissions that contribute to climate change.If
I just posted a recap of an event we had yesterday at Bethesda Green. It was basically a panel discussion about how small businessess can go green and save money, featuring author Jennifer Kaplan, and two representatives–Nick Keller and Manuel Vera–from Pepco’s Commercial & Industrial Energy Savings program.Check out my post over at the Bethesda Green blog and learn Kaplan’s top three tips for
Last week the Washington Post featured a great article by Christopher Gearon, a Derwood, Md., homeowner who told the story of how he had a geothermal heating and cooling system installed for his house.The surprise for me was how cost-effective it turned out to be, thanks to federal and county tax credits and a state grant. The geothermal heat-pump system (to heat/cool his 4,400-square-foot home)
Here’s some of what’s going on this month. Have an event that’s not listed? Add it in the comments section!March 4 - First Thursday Happy Hour With Bethesda GreenGrab a pre-St. Paddy’s Day pint and do some in-person social networking with other green folks.When: 5-8 p.m.Where: Flanagan’s Harp & Fiddle, 4844 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, Md. 20814March 7 - Creating Sustainable LandscapesHolly Shimizu,
Due to the after effects of the snow, we moved author Jennifer Kaplan’s talk at Bethesda Green from Feb. 16 to Tuesday, March 9.Come hear Jennifer discuss her recently published book, ‘Greening Your Small Business: How to Improve Your Bottom Line, Grow Your Brand, Satisfy Your Customers–and Save the Planet.’ She is an adjunct faculty of marketing at Marymount University in Arlington, Va., and a
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