Events

Xeriscaping Lecture
November 2 12:00pm @ 101 Gwynn Hall, University of Missouri - Columbia
Xeriscape promotes creative approaches to water conserving landscapes by helping people improve their landscapes and to reduce the need for water, maintenance and other resources. Chris Starbuck, a horticulture specialist with University of Missouri Extension, will come to talk about Xeriscaping and Green Roofs.
RSVP to Barbara Buffaloe - BUFFALOEB@MISSOURI.EDU

Greenbuild Conference
November 7-9 in Chicago, IL
Greenbuild is the world's largest conference and expo dedicated to green building. This November, more than 18,000 building professionals from all over the world will come together for three days of outstanding educational sessions, renowned speakers, green building tours, special seminars, networking events, and the biggest exhibit hall in Greenbuild history.
http://www.greenbuildexpo.org/

Green Roofs Design 101
November 12 8:30am-5:00pm @ InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza, 401 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64112
In this revised introductory course you will learn about the components and benefits of green roofs, how to design a project for maximum benefits, how to cost estimate for different types of projects and much more. The new course includes the most up-to-date green roof research and design practices as well, as new case studies from this rapidly expanding industry. USGBC members recieve $50 off workshop fee.
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LEED For Schools
Friday, December 7th @ Tan-Tar-A Resort, Lake of the Ozarks MO
Attend the LEED® for Schools Technical Review presented by the U.S. Green Building Council. Gain the knowledge needed to maximize green building practices for improving school design and performance. This workshops is appropriate for Architects, Consultants, Engineers, Developers, Contractors, and Designers. For more information and to register, visit the link below.
http://www.usgbc.org/Workshops/Workshoplist.aspx

Brown-Bag Lunch Programs
Springfield: 2nd Tuesday of every month @ Springfield Contractors Association
Training Room, 1313 N. Nias 65802
Contact: Melissa Cox, mcox@emsi-green.com

Green Drinks
Springfield: 1st Thursday of every month @ Springfield Brewing Co., Downtown
Contact: mhgbc@yahoo.com