Events
GreenDrinks
First Thursday of every month, 5:30pm at Bruno's Wine Bar, Springfield MO
WHAT: The world-famous "Green Drinks" www.greendrinks.org
WHEN: 5:30 pm
RULE: First Thursday of every month
WHERE: Bruno's Wine Bar (above Bruno's Italian Restaurant)
416 South Avenue (www.brunos-restaurant.net)
HOW: Walk, cycle, bus, taxi, or at least carpool
WHO: Anyone working on environmental and sustainability issues, studying them, or has a desire to learn more about them
WHY: Fun, contacts, refreshments, info, inspiration, business and pleasure
NEW: Just go up to someone and say "are you green?", and you'll be made welcome.
REMIND: To get on this email circulation list...or get off (but can't imagine why you would want to), send an email to: MHGBC@yahoo.com
STATUS: Informal, self-organizing network; no membership; no dues - just show up and enjoy!
And as always, come and drink whatever you please, alcohol is NOT required!
May 31 - June 2, 2009, Cobo Center, Detroit
One of the largest and most successful conferences on green building practices and initiatives is coming to Detroit. The USGBC Detroit Regional Chapter and The Engineering Society of Detroit will present the Greening the Heartland Regional Conference May 31–June 2, 2009, at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center in partnership with COBO Center.
http://www.greeningtheheartland.org/
April 30 - May 1, 2009, Missouri State University, Springfield
The 2009 Ozarks New Energy Conference: Solutions for Energy Independence will be held April 30 to May 1 at Missouri State University's Plaster Student Union, Springfield. It will be another terrific opportunity to learn about energy developments and technologies and how to apply them in the Ozarks.
http://one2.ozarksnewenergy.org/
