Events
04 / 9
Start: 8:30 am
End: 10:30 am
The theme of this year's National Public Health Week, April 7-13, is "Climate Change: Our Health in the Balance." The Cleveland Health Department has coordinated a series of events. On April 9 the topic is "Green & Healthy at Work," a meeting of the Healthy Cleveland Business Council. Speakers include Jill Ziegler, Program Manager for Sustainability Initiatives at Forest City Enterprises; Andrew Watterson, Program Director for Sustainability, City of Cleveland; and the Cleveland Metroparks ECO-Committee. Start: 11:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
The theme of this year's National Public Health Week, April 7-13, is "Climate Change: Our Health in the Balance." The Cleveland Health Department has coordinated a series of events. On April 9 the second of the day's two sessions covers preparing for climate change-related emergencies by creating “To-Go Kits” and learning about the health impacts of climate change issues facing our community. | ||
04 / 10
Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Quarterly meeting of the Western Reserve Resource Conservation and Development Council. Start: 11:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
The theme of this year's National Public Health Week, April 7-13, is "Climate Change: Our Health in the Balance." The Cleveland Health Department has coordinated a series of events. On April 10 the topic is "Idling Gets You Nowhere: Presentations and demonstrations on air quality and asthma, opportunities for car-sharing, and small steps anyone can take to improve our air." Participants include the Cleveland Department of Public Health’s Steps to a Healthier Cleveland, NOACA, City Wheels, and the Cleveland Clean Air Century Campaign. Start: 3:45 pm
End: 4:00 pm
The theme of this year's National Public Health Week, April 7-13, is "Climate Change: Our Health in the Balance." The Cleveland Health Department has coordinated a series of events. On April 10 the second of two sessions will cover "Young lungs at work: Anti-idling in school zones. At dismissal time, students will educate parents about the dangers of idling around their school. Start: 5:30 pm
End: 7:30 pm
Bring your suggestions for improving the GreenCityBlueLake.org site, and discuss the communication needs of the sustainability community in Northeast Ohio. Explore collaboration opportunities. Drop ins welcome. Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
The Friends of Kent Bog is hosting a celebration of Emliss Ricks' 31 years as DNAP preserve manager for NEOH. If interested in attending or sponsoring the event, contact Gordon Vars at E-mail: GVarsNACC@sbcglobnal.net or Home phone: 330-678-0006. Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:30 pm
Lauren Rich Fine: "Tomorrow's Paper: Hyperlocal" Program 7:30 p.m. - Reception to follow Free and open to public. Free parking. RSVP: 216-320-1423 or info@futureheights.org Heights Rockefeller Building, corner Mayfield Road and Lee Boulevard, Cleveland Heights | ||
04 / 11
Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Monthly meeting of the NOACA Governing Board, which sets transportation spending priorities for Northeast Ohio. Start: 11:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
The theme of this year's National Public Health Week, April 7-13, is "Climate Change: Our Health in the Balance." The Cleveland Health Department has coordinated a series of events. On April 11 the topic is "Grow Food, Not Lawns: Presentations and demonstrations on composting, recycling, and community gardening." Participants include Ohio State University Extension, Cleveland Department of Public Health’s Steps to a Healthier Cleveland, and the Cleveland Healthy Corner Store Project. In the modern food system, it takes 10 calories of fossil fuels to produce one calorie of food. You’ll use fewer calories if you grow your own or buy locally. Plus, gardening is great exercise, which actually burns calories in your body. Start: 3:30 pm
End: 5:00 pm
The theme of this year's National Public Health Week, April 7-13, is "Climate Change: Our Health in the Balance." The Cleveland Health Department has coordinated a series of events. On April 11 the second of two events is a showing of the documentary, "Real Low Calorie Diet," which chronicles the growing local food movement in Northeast Ohio. Speakers include representatives from the New Agrarian Center and the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Food Policy Coalition. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
"Pulled Passed" an exhibit of paintings, prints and photographs by artists Corrie Slawson and Emily Blazer inspired by their daily commute through Cleveland. Opening reception 6-9 pm. Show runs through May 2. Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Journalist Peter Annin speaking on the battles being fought over diversion of water from the Great Lakes. | ||
04 / 12
Start: 9:30 am
End: 11:30 am
Bob Kehres, Ohio Prarie Nursery For more information on the Kirtlandia Society, please visit our website Start: 9:30 am
End: 12:00 pm
Speaker: Bob Kehres, Ohio Prairie Nursery Topic: Native Plants - Uses and Benefits 9:30 a.m. - Cofrfee and conversation 10:00 a.m. - Speaker | ||
04 / 13
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
Showing: "Sacred Planet," written by Sujit R. Varma, narrated by Robert Redford. This IMAX film shows exotic places that still exist and gives new insights into the Earth's diverse landscapes, peoples and animals. Parking in rear off W. 65th. Enter building from rear and follow signs. Bring popcorn, snacks, and something to drink and share.
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04 / 14
Start: 9:00 am
Start: Apr 14 2008 - 9:00am
End: Apr 15 2008 - 4:30pm
Register Online: www.cohhio.org Fee: $225 (members), $275 (non-members), $300 (after April 14, 2008) If you would like to be invoiced, please fax to 614-463-1060 or email: membership@cohhio.org Send tax-deductible check to: COHHIO Membership, 175 S. Third St., Ste. 250, Columbus, OH 43215 | ||
04 / 15
End: 4:30 pm
Start: Apr 14 2008 - 9:00am
End: Apr 15 2008 - 4:30pm
Register Online: www.cohhio.org Fee: $225 (members), $275 (non-members), $300 (after April 14, 2008) If you would like to be invoiced, please fax to 614-463-1060 or email: membership@cohhio.org Send tax-deductible check to: COHHIO Membership, 175 S. Third St., Ste. 250, Columbus, OH 43215 Start: 9:00 am
End: 3:59 pm
Wetlands are precious resources that act as nature’s kidneys to filter and protect our drinking water. They are sponges which absorb damaging flood waters and slowly release them. The Ohio EPA is proposing changes to the way permits to fill and alter wetlands and streams are decided. Public comments can have a major impact in ensuring that we have strong environmental protections for another five years. Ohio Environmental Council wants people to write letters to help protect wetlands and streams by sending a letter today. Start: 5:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
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04 / 16
Start: 9:00 am
End: 10:30 am
Cleveland Cuyahoga County Food Policy Coalition meeting -- In this month's meeting we will have the opportunity to hear from Steering Committee members about their ideas for strengthening the local food system and the challenges they've identified through their work in the community. There will be presentations by:
Following the presentation by the Steering Committee, the Cuyahoga County Planning Commission will present their analyses of food deserts and fast food outlets in Cuyahoga County. Start: 11:30 am
End: 1:30 pm
Speakers include Mayor Frank Jackson and Ward 5 Councilwoman Phyllis Cleveland For questions or additional information, please contact Orlando Grant at 216-341-1455 Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
The Cleveland Section of the Ohio Planning Conference is offering a distance learning series to OPC members and guests free of charge. This session covers: This program covers all the essentials for BZA members and staff. The operation of the zoning board of adjustment and the challenges it faces are the focus of this training program. Presenters discuss the purposes of the board and how it conducts sound public meetings. BZA members will learn to take testimony, assess reports and presentations, and make the meetings accessible to all participants. Please RSVP to Ann Klavora at ann.klavora@shakeronline.com or 216-491-1436. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Complementary Electric Energy Sources for the Near Future Sierra Club, NEO Group For more information, call 440-734-6660 | ||
04 / 17
Start: 11:30 am
End: 1:30 pm
Does Northeast Ohio have the ability, the resources, and the will to become a leader in sustainable business practices? Can we gain a long-term strategic advantage? Learn more about how marketing the Northeast Ohio region as a leader in the adoption of sustainable business practices can create wealth and opportunity. Be part of a lively discussion that may help you identify how a regional approach to sustainability can be a source of competitive advantage for your company. Panelists Ms. Parker and Mr. Chase have worked diligently to facilitate the adoption of a regional approach to sustainability. They will discuss the potential benefits and challenges the region faces in its efforts to develop and encourage the development of the infrastructure and the will necessary to encourage regional adoption of sustainable business practices. Key topics include: Register at: www.csuohio.edu/cba/mkt/noon or via email to: j.dorazio@csuohio.edu Start: 12:30 pm
End: 2:00 pm
Get updates from local leaders working to harness the wind off shore from Cleveland. Moderator: Iwan Alexander, director, Great Lakes Institute for Energy Innovation Panelists:
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
Learn about the actual design and construction cost premiums, savings, and paybacks from Dick Pace with actual numbers from his Baker Electrical Building and Independence Technology Center projects. Andrew Watterson will review the current and proposed City of Cleveland policies for sustainable design. What are the incentives, benefits, and restrictions for residential and commercial construction? Hear from Jim O'Connor of Heartland developers about the sustainable commitments they have for Avalon Station. Refreshments and a tour will follow. Registration with ULI Cleveland by April 10th is required. | ||
04 / 18
Start: 8:00 am
End: 8:59 am
Climate change symposium with featured speakers including Lt. Governor Lee Fisher and Fred Krupp, President, Environment Defense Fund. Fee. For information or register, go here or call 440-775-6785. Start: 12:00 pm
End: 12:59 pm
Learn how to develop Safe Routes to School programs that address community concerns about safety, health and traffic. A combination of encouragement, engineering and enforcement strategies are covered. To RSVP, contact: mestes@city.cleveland.oh.us or call 216.664.3055 Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
The show addresses how artists mix personal and public identity as they respond to the places in which they live. Curated by William Busta with assistance from Susan R. Channing. The show runs through July 6. For more information: 216-621-2314; www.spacesgallery.org or info@spacesgallery.org | ||
04 / 19
Start: 10:00 am
End: 2:00 pm
“Go Organic” seminar and open house at Royalton Supply Landscape Center. Free “Organics 101” Seminar at 10 a.m. on what organic really is, why you should use organic landscaping products, how to properly apply them to your yard, and what products you will need this spring and throughout the season. The seminar will also include food and beverages, drawings to win Royalton Supply products, and complimentary trees in honor of Earth Day. Seating is limited. RSVP to Lindsey Whited at 440-582-5200 or info@royaltonsupply.com. Start: 2:00 pm
End: 3:30 pm
Speaker: Perry Peskin Fee: $5/member; $12/nonmember Please register in advance: 216-721-1600 ext. 168 or http//www.cbgarden.org
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04 / 20
Start: 10:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
The Earth Day Coalition's annual EarthFest celebration, Ohio's largest environmental education event. Start: 11:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
In support of Earth Day 2008, Rice Environmental Services (RES) and Rice Oil Company are encouraging automotive do-it-yourselfers (DIYers) to positively impact the environment by properly disposing of their used automotive fluids and filters. On Sunday, April 20, in conjunction with the City of Parma and VFW Post 1974, RES will collect and recycle used oil, used antifreeze and used oil filters from area DIYers in an effort to promote sustainability and prevent pollution of Northeast Ohio's natural resources. In addition, everyone is encouraged to drop off gently used cell phones, Blackberries and Smartphones, which RES will send to Michigan for participation in the Cell Phones For Soldiers program -- a program that enables our troops overseas to phone friends and families at home for free. The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the VFW Hall located at 4305 Woodrow Drive in Parma, Ohio. The first 50 donators will receive up to four quarts of new motor oil and all participants will receive a hat for their contributions. Hot dogs will be served with proceeds going toward the purchase and planting of trees in the Cleveland area. For more information about the event, please call Rice Environmental Services at 1-800-589-RICE (7423) or visit www.1800589RICE.com/earthday.
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Take a trolley tour of downtown Cleveland’s coolest residential properties, loft apartments and condos. Along the way, grab a bite, do some shopping and see first hand why so many people are making the decision to move downtown. Trolleys pick up and drop off at a choice of 18 sites. For tix and info, call 771-8088.
For more information, watch for ads in The Plain Dealer, or visit www.cleveland.com/ilovedowntown | ||
04 / 21
Start: 9:00 am
Start: Apr 21 2008 - 9:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 5:00pm
Personal computers including CPUs, monitors, and printers can be dropped off at participating city service departments throughout Cuyahoga County. For local collection information, call your city service department or contact the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District at 216-443-3749 or www.cuyahogaswd.org All computers will be recycled by RET3 job corp., a local non-profit organization Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Land use working group meeting of the Cleveland Cuyahoga County Food Policy Coalition. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
City Fresh Mondays, a monthly gathering of folks that want to learn, dialogue, and collaborate around issues of food, health, community development, and the environment. Hosted by the New Agrarian Center and the Great Lakes Brewing Company. This month's topic : Food Systems and Climate Change Facilitators: David Benzing, Professor of Biology, Oberlin College, and Joe Logan, President of Ohio Farmers Union Description: Over the past couple of months, we have seen an alarming growth of food access issues globally. At the core of rising food prices are rising fuel prices and changes in climate that have produced difficult growing conditions in some parts of the world. How will a transition to a post-carbon economy affect our approach to food systems? Can local food systems provide a proactive response to climate change? What are some of the dynamics of climate change and what might climate models suggest about impacts on food systems in Northeast Ohio? How can farmers provide a proactive role in growing materials for renewable energy or sequestering atmospheric carbon. | ||
04 / 22
(all day)
Start: Apr 21 2008 - 9:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 5:00pm
Personal computers including CPUs, monitors, and printers can be dropped off at participating city service departments throughout Cuyahoga County. For local collection information, call your city service department or contact the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District at 216-443-3749 or www.cuyahogaswd.org All computers will be recycled by RET3 job corp., a local non-profit organization Start: 9:00 am
Start: Apr 22 2008 - 9:00am
End: Apr 26 2008 - 5:00pm
Throughout Earth Day Week, April 22-26, 2008 in San Francisco, CA, the Ecocity World Summit (7th International Ecocity Conference) will be convening an international community of inspired change-makers; courageous individuals who are addressing problems of the world's environment with thoughtful long-range solutions that are truly sustainable, ecologically healthy and socially just. The International Ecocity Conference Series brings together the key innovators, decision makers, technologists, businesses and organizations shaping the conversation around ecological and sustainable city, town and village design, planning and development. Start: 8:30 am
End: 6:00 pm
Ohio Environmental Council's 2008 Environmental Lobby Day. Lobby your state elected officials for cleaner and safer communities, cleaner air and water, and a new commitment to cleaner, renewable energy. For more information and to register, go here. Start: 8:45 am
End: 9:45 am
Andrew Winston, corporate environmental strategist and author of Green to Gold delivers the keynote address at the 2008 Material Handling show. Winston will provide a compelling blueprint for how forward thinking companies can address critical environmental supply chain issues, from climate change to energy to water, and improve their performance, gain competitive advantage, and increase profits. For more information, click here. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
Ohio State University will host Wooster’s first annual Scarlet, Gray and Green Fair from 1-7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22 — Earth Day. Organized by the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) and the Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute (Ohio State ATI), the event aims to celebrate, educate and demonstrate that it’s “easy being green.” Showcasing eco-oriented exhibits, demonstrations, companies, artisans, speakers, entertainers and food vendors all in one place. Featured, among other things, will be the benefits of bicycling, biodiesel and how it works, planting a rain garden, building a rain barrel, recycling yard waste, organic fertilizer and pest control, enviroscaping, the benefits of trees, how to turn trash into attractive handicrafts, estimating one’s carbon footprint, a green-campus design competition (grades 9-12), an environmental stewardship essay competition (grades 11-12), an ecological yardscape competition (open to all), a “Kilowatt Ours” energy challenge, and Earth Day poster, display, skit, poem and video competitions (grades 1-12). For more information, contact Allen Zimmerman, (330) 287-1263 or zimmerman.7@osu.edu, or go to http://www.wcsen.org/wcsggf. Start: 4:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
Rally for Green Manufacturing Jobs presented by 10,000 Little Ideas to Believe in Cleveland. Did you know? Wind power provides the most cost-effective, non-polluting, renewable energy source. Ohio is ranked 2nd (behind California) in wind manufacturing capacity. Northeast Ohio could gain 12,000 new wind turbine jobs. Investment in wind turbine manufacturing will help secure over 80,000 Ohio jobs currently in the wind industry. Show your support to create green manufacturing jobs in Northeast Ohio on April 22 at the Wind Turbine at the Great Lakes Science Center. Petitions will be distributed for signatures and sent to Columbus to push renewal energy legislation in Ohio. T-shirts will be available at the event or online for a donation. Can't attend? Sign the petition online at www.10000littleideas.com. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Award-winning designer, curator, and founding director of slowLab Carolyn Strauss has emerged as an innovator in the concept of slow design as a fertile, holistic framework to understand and advance sustainable design. Fee. Part of MOCA's Talalay Lecture Series. Start: 9:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
Broadcast of the new documentary film, "The Return of the Cuyahoga" on WVIZ/PBS ideastream. More on the film. | ||
04 / 23
(all day)
Start: Apr 21 2008 - 9:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 5:00pm
Personal computers including CPUs, monitors, and printers can be dropped off at participating city service departments throughout Cuyahoga County. For local collection information, call your city service department or contact the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District at 216-443-3749 or www.cuyahogaswd.org All computers will be recycled by RET3 job corp., a local non-profit organization (all day)
Start: Apr 22 2008 - 9:00am
End: Apr 26 2008 - 5:00pm
Throughout Earth Day Week, April 22-26, 2008 in San Francisco, CA, the Ecocity World Summit (7th International Ecocity Conference) will be convening an international community of inspired change-makers; courageous individuals who are addressing problems of the world's environment with thoughtful long-range solutions that are truly sustainable, ecologically healthy and socially just. The International Ecocity Conference Series brings together the key innovators, decision makers, technologists, businesses and organizations shaping the conversation around ecological and sustainable city, town and village design, planning and development. Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:00 am
West Shore commuter rail planning meeting with speaker Donald J. Emerson, Principal Consultant, Parsons Brinckerhoff speaking on "Economic, energy and environmental challenges to federal transportation policy." Contact: Ken Prendergast at All Aboard Ohio, 216-288-4883. Start: 9:30 am
Start: Apr 23 2008 - 9:30am
End: Apr 25 2008 - 5:00pm
Student designs in industrial, communications and interior designs. See their work and interview them for internships and full time positions. Reception: April 25 - 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. RSVP: events@cia.edu Start: 4:30 pm
End: 6:30 pm
CWRU Weatherhead's Center for Business as an Agent of World Benefit (B.A.W.B.) invites you to a public and important conversation on business opportunities and energy independence as part of the semi-annual Fairmount Minerals Colloquium Series. What does the surging price of oil mean for the future of business? What new opportunities arise for the future of sustainability? How are they relevant for current business leaders, faculty, and students? Join us for a discussion on "Business Opportunities in Achieving Energy Independence" with guest Speaker, Rinaldo Brutoco, President and Founder, World Business Academy. Chuck Fowler, President and CEO of Fairmount Minerals and Weatherhead EMBA '90 graduate, will moderate this series. A reception will follow. Start: 6:00 pm
Start: Apr 23 2008 - 6:00pm
End: Apr 25 2008 - 2:00pm
A two-day I-Open workshop Welcome to the new world of economic development based on networks. Learn the leadership skills you need to strengthen collaboration in your community and region. Here is an innovative, tested approach to building collaboration for economic and workforce development. Gain the insights, roadmaps and tools you need to develop new ideas and translate them into action. Strategic doing is a new approach to building the civic networks that your community and region need to prosper in the future. This workshop is ideal for innovative civic leaders who want to expand their perspectives on economic and workforce development. Anyone who must lead a community or region in developing strategies for economic development and workforce development needs new analytic tools to understand how they can have the most impact. Workshop Details: When: April 23 - 25, 2008 April 23: Arrive at 6:00 pm on for a kickoff dinner and networking April 24: All day workshop and dinner April 25: One-half day workshop and lunch. Adjourn at 2:00 pm Register online at 123 Signup Send your check to: The Institute for Open Economic Networks (I-Open), Cleveland Midtown Innovation Center, 4415 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115. | ||
04 / 24
(all day)
Start: Apr 21 2008 - 9:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 5:00pm
Personal computers including CPUs, monitors, and printers can be dropped off at participating city service departments throughout Cuyahoga County. For local collection information, call your city service department or contact the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District at 216-443-3749 or www.cuyahogaswd.org All computers will be recycled by RET3 job corp., a local non-profit organization (all day)
Start: Apr 22 2008 - 9:00am
End: Apr 26 2008 - 5:00pm
Throughout Earth Day Week, April 22-26, 2008 in San Francisco, CA, the Ecocity World Summit (7th International Ecocity Conference) will be convening an international community of inspired change-makers; courageous individuals who are addressing problems of the world's environment with thoughtful long-range solutions that are truly sustainable, ecologically healthy and socially just. The International Ecocity Conference Series brings together the key innovators, decision makers, technologists, businesses and organizations shaping the conversation around ecological and sustainable city, town and village design, planning and development. (all day)
Start: Apr 23 2008 - 9:30am
End: Apr 25 2008 - 5:00pm
Student designs in industrial, communications and interior designs. See their work and interview them for internships and full time positions. Reception: April 25 - 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. RSVP: events@cia.edu (all day)
Start: Apr 23 2008 - 6:00pm
End: Apr 25 2008 - 2:00pm
A two-day I-Open workshop Welcome to the new world of economic development based on networks. Learn the leadership skills you need to strengthen collaboration in your community and region. Here is an innovative, tested approach to building collaboration for economic and workforce development. Gain the insights, roadmaps and tools you need to develop new ideas and translate them into action. Strategic doing is a new approach to building the civic networks that your community and region need to prosper in the future. This workshop is ideal for innovative civic leaders who want to expand their perspectives on economic and workforce development. Anyone who must lead a community or region in developing strategies for economic development and workforce development needs new analytic tools to understand how they can have the most impact. Workshop Details: When: April 23 - 25, 2008 April 23: Arrive at 6:00 pm on for a kickoff dinner and networking April 24: All day workshop and dinner April 25: One-half day workshop and lunch. Adjourn at 2:00 pm Register online at 123 Signup Send your check to: The Institute for Open Economic Networks (I-Open), Cleveland Midtown Innovation Center, 4415 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115. Start: 8:30 am
End: 4:00 pm
Workshop on emerging energy technologies that can promote industrial revitalization in Ohio. Sponsored by the University Clean Energy Alliance of Ohio. Start: 8:30 am
End: 4:30 pm
What will a new Ohio RPS law look like? How can wind power bring billions to Ohio's economy? What's up with Ohio advanced energy grants? Ohio policymakers, business and institutional power users, energy professionals, community leaders, and consumers are invited to attend this day-long Central Ohio workshop co-hosted by Green Energy Ohio and the Ohio Department of Development Office of Energy Efficiency. Experts will review and discuss of Ohio renewable energy policy and legislation. Ohio case studies on wind, solar electric and thermal systems, and biomass are featured, along with companies providing renewable energy development, consulting and system installation, sustainable design, and energy efficiency products and services will be displayed in the exhibit area. Start: 3:30 pm
End: 5:30 pm
Alliance for the Great Lakes brings its popular Adopt-a-beach program to Cleveland. Training sessions teach volunteers to conduct water monitoring, collect important beach data and educate about beach health. This session will take place indoors and at the beach. To RSVP, contact adoptabeach@greatlakes.org or Tricia Piper at 312-939-0838 x 221. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Join members of CWRU’s sustainability team this Thursday evening and get to know some of the ways CWRU is meeting the challenges of climate, energy, and sustainability. Tour Case’s newest residential complex, which has recently been awarded LEED Silver certification for the complex as a whole, and LEED Gold for Building 5, by the US Green Building Council. Go behind the scenes with the features that make these residence halls environmentally friendly, energy all-stars, and such great places to live! RSVPs appreciated. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Find out what’s going on in the watershed, and what else the Council has planned over the next few months. Miles Reed, former RRWC Board Member and host of "The Natural World Around Us with Miles Reed," will give a presentation entitled “Wildlife of the Rocky River Watershed.” | ||
04 / 25
(all day)
Start: Apr 21 2008 - 9:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 5:00pm
Personal computers including CPUs, monitors, and printers can be dropped off at participating city service departments throughout Cuyahoga County. For local collection information, call your city service department or contact the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District at 216-443-3749 or www.cuyahogaswd.org All computers will be recycled by RET3 job corp., a local non-profit organization (all day)
Start: Apr 22 2008 - 9:00am
End: Apr 26 2008 - 5:00pm
Throughout Earth Day Week, April 22-26, 2008 in San Francisco, CA, the Ecocity World Summit (7th International Ecocity Conference) will be convening an international community of inspired change-makers; courageous individuals who are addressing problems of the world's environment with thoughtful long-range solutions that are truly sustainable, ecologically healthy and socially just. The International Ecocity Conference Series brings together the key innovators, decision makers, technologists, businesses and organizations shaping the conversation around ecological and sustainable city, town and village design, planning and development. End: 5:00 pm
Start: Apr 23 2008 - 9:30am
End: Apr 25 2008 - 5:00pm
Student designs in industrial, communications and interior designs. See their work and interview them for internships and full time positions. Reception: April 25 - 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. RSVP: events@cia.edu End: 2:00 pm
Start: Apr 23 2008 - 6:00pm
End: Apr 25 2008 - 2:00pm
A two-day I-Open workshop Welcome to the new world of economic development based on networks. Learn the leadership skills you need to strengthen collaboration in your community and region. Here is an innovative, tested approach to building collaboration for economic and workforce development. Gain the insights, roadmaps and tools you need to develop new ideas and translate them into action. Strategic doing is a new approach to building the civic networks that your community and region need to prosper in the future. This workshop is ideal for innovative civic leaders who want to expand their perspectives on economic and workforce development. Anyone who must lead a community or region in developing strategies for economic development and workforce development needs new analytic tools to understand how they can have the most impact. Workshop Details: When: April 23 - 25, 2008 April 23: Arrive at 6:00 pm on for a kickoff dinner and networking April 24: All day workshop and dinner April 25: One-half day workshop and lunch. Adjourn at 2:00 pm Register online at 123 Signup Send your check to: The Institute for Open Economic Networks (I-Open), Cleveland Midtown Innovation Center, 4415 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115. Start: 8:00 am
Start: Apr 25 2008 - 8:00am
End: Apr 27 2008 - 8:59am
Come celebrate Arbor Day at The Holden Arboretum. Northeastern Ohio’s premier source of tree knowledge invites you to experience the beauty and mystique of trees with free admission this Arbor Day weekend. Bring the kids for a tree scavenger hunt. Wander through Holden’s collections to see great examples of trees that will grow and show well in your backyard. Take home a tree Start: 2:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
Twenty marketing education students at Beachwood, Mayfield and Richmond Heights high schools are hosting this "Green Dream” showcase to feature green ideas in art, music, home makeovers, a light bulb exchange, organic food and exhibitor displays ranging from geothermal technology to environmentally friendly weddings. Proceeds from the event will be used to build the “Ultimate Green Classroom” at Beachwood High School. For more information, call 216/831-2028, ext. 236. Start: 7:00 pm
Start: Apr 25 2008 - 7:00pm
End: Apr 27 2008 - 5:00pm
Cleveland Metroparks is hosting the fifth annual North Coast Nature Festival Friday through Sunday, April 25 - 27, 2008 at Rocky River Nature Center in Rocky River Reservation in North Olmsted. Friday night will feature two presentations by nationally-acclaimed nature photographer Rod Planck, and Saturday and Sunday will feature a variety of other nature talks, nature programs conducted by Cleveland Metroparks staff, and demonstrations and exhibits by local nature organizations, artists and vendors from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., both days. Cleveland Metroparks North Coast Nature Festival celebrates the earth’s reawakening. The month of April is a glorious time for bird watching and discovering the spectacular beauty of spring flowers and wildlife that make Northeast Ohio their home. | ||
04 / 26
(all day)
Start: Apr 21 2008 - 9:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 5:00pm
Personal computers including CPUs, monitors, and printers can be dropped off at participating city service departments throughout Cuyahoga County. For local collection information, call your city service department or contact the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District at 216-443-3749 or www.cuyahogaswd.org All computers will be recycled by RET3 job corp., a local non-profit organization End: 5:00 pm
Start: Apr 22 2008 - 9:00am
End: Apr 26 2008 - 5:00pm
Throughout Earth Day Week, April 22-26, 2008 in San Francisco, CA, the Ecocity World Summit (7th International Ecocity Conference) will be convening an international community of inspired change-makers; courageous individuals who are addressing problems of the world's environment with thoughtful long-range solutions that are truly sustainable, ecologically healthy and socially just. The International Ecocity Conference Series brings together the key innovators, decision makers, technologists, businesses and organizations shaping the conversation around ecological and sustainable city, town and village design, planning and development. (all day)
Start: Apr 25 2008 - 8:00am
End: Apr 27 2008 - 8:59am
Come celebrate Arbor Day at The Holden Arboretum. Northeastern Ohio’s premier source of tree knowledge invites you to experience the beauty and mystique of trees with free admission this Arbor Day weekend. Bring the kids for a tree scavenger hunt. Wander through Holden’s collections to see great examples of trees that will grow and show well in your backyard. Take home a tree (all day)
Start: Apr 25 2008 - 7:00pm
End: Apr 27 2008 - 5:00pm
Cleveland Metroparks is hosting the fifth annual North Coast Nature Festival Friday through Sunday, April 25 - 27, 2008 at Rocky River Nature Center in Rocky River Reservation in North Olmsted. Friday night will feature two presentations by nationally-acclaimed nature photographer Rod Planck, and Saturday and Sunday will feature a variety of other nature talks, nature programs conducted by Cleveland Metroparks staff, and demonstrations and exhibits by local nature organizations, artists and vendors from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., both days. Cleveland Metroparks North Coast Nature Festival celebrates the earth’s reawakening. The month of April is a glorious time for bird watching and discovering the spectacular beauty of spring flowers and wildlife that make Northeast Ohio their home. Start: 8:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
This expo is taking place during the North Union Farmers Market, so partipants will have the opportunity to buy locally grown produce while visiting booths promoting a sustainable future for our region. For more information, contact ReZina at 216-421-2100 or rezina@shad.org. Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Start: 10:30 am
End: 12:00 pm
Cleveland Public Power (CPP) and Home Depot will detail energy efficiency and conservation initiatives with easy step-by-step methods. Tonight's topic is: How to conserve energy from enhancing, upgrading and/or replacing. These four Home Depot locations will offer the same clinic on the same day:
To sign up for any of these clinics call Cleveland Public Power at 216-420-7704 ext 235. Start: 2:00 pm
End: 3:30 pm
Lecture at the Cleveland Botanical Garden by Perry Peskin, a retired teacher, who has spent more than 30 years searching for rare and endangered plants within natural habitats. Join this lecture and slide presentation featuring photographs from Peskin’s book, The Search for Lost Habitats. Please register in advance online or by calling 216.721.1600 x168. | ||
04 / 27
(all day)
Start: Apr 21 2008 - 9:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 5:00pm
Personal computers including CPUs, monitors, and printers can be dropped off at participating city service departments throughout Cuyahoga County. For local collection information, call your city service department or contact the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District at 216-443-3749 or www.cuyahogaswd.org All computers will be recycled by RET3 job corp., a local non-profit organization End: 8:59 am
Start: Apr 25 2008 - 8:00am
End: Apr 27 2008 - 8:59am
Come celebrate Arbor Day at The Holden Arboretum. Northeastern Ohio’s premier source of tree knowledge invites you to experience the beauty and mystique of trees with free admission this Arbor Day weekend. Bring the kids for a tree scavenger hunt. Wander through Holden’s collections to see great examples of trees that will grow and show well in your backyard. Take home a tree End: 5:00 pm
Start: Apr 25 2008 - 7:00pm
End: Apr 27 2008 - 5:00pm
Cleveland Metroparks is hosting the fifth annual North Coast Nature Festival Friday through Sunday, April 25 - 27, 2008 at Rocky River Nature Center in Rocky River Reservation in North Olmsted. Friday night will feature two presentations by nationally-acclaimed nature photographer Rod Planck, and Saturday and Sunday will feature a variety of other nature talks, nature programs conducted by Cleveland Metroparks staff, and demonstrations and exhibits by local nature organizations, artists and vendors from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., both days. Cleveland Metroparks North Coast Nature Festival celebrates the earth’s reawakening. The month of April is a glorious time for bird watching and discovering the spectacular beauty of spring flowers and wildlife that make Northeast Ohio their home. Start: 12:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm
Rain barrels are a great way to capture the pure rain water that garden plants prefer, free of salts and other additives found in our city water. Workshop fee includes the materials and instruction for constructing one rain barrel. The benefits of rainwater harvesting will also be covered. To register call 216-321-5935 x 225 Start: 3:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Rain barrels are a great way to capture the pure rain water that garden plants prefer, free of salts and other additives found in our city water. Workshop fee includes the materials and instruction for constructing one rain barrel. The benefits of rainwater harvesting will also be covered. To register or 216.321.5935 ext 225 | ||
04 / 28
(all day)
Start: Apr 21 2008 - 9:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 5:00pm
Personal computers including CPUs, monitors, and printers can be dropped off at participating city service departments throughout Cuyahoga County. For local collection information, call your city service department or contact the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District at 216-443-3749 or www.cuyahogaswd.org All computers will be recycled by RET3 job corp., a local non-profit organization Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am
Cleveland-area meeting to learn how you can support the renewal of the Clean Ohio Bond Fund, which provides funding for greenspace conservation, farmland protection, greenways, and brownfield redevelopment. The renewal will be on the November ballot. | ||
04 / 29
(all day)
Start: Apr 21 2008 - 9:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 5:00pm
Personal computers including CPUs, monitors, and printers can be dropped off at participating city service departments throughout Cuyahoga County. For local collection information, call your city service department or contact the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District at 216-443-3749 or www.cuyahogaswd.org All computers will be recycled by RET3 job corp., a local non-profit organization Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am
You are invited to attend a media conference in Cleveland which will announce the first round of grant recipients of the ArcelorMittal Great Lakes Watershed Restoration Program launched earlier this year. Administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, this program represents a collaborative effort with federal partners U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, USDA Forest Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Start: 10:30 am
End: 2:30 pm
The Ohio Business Council for Sustainable Development, an affiliate of the U.S. Business Council for Sustainable Development, presents a workshop on by-product synergy (BPS)opportunities (the practice of matching producers of by-products or waste streams with potential users). For more information, contact the OSU Center for Resilience. The Center for Resilience has been working with the U.S. Business Council for Sustainable Development , the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio, the Ohio BioProducts Innovation Center, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, the City of Columbus, and other groups to develop BPS networks in Ohio. Start: 12:42 pm
Increase your green reading power and attend the Rent Party for the Bookstore on W.25th. This independent store has weathered 32 years in Ohio City, offering an esoteric collection of books. Live folk music and poetry readings will accompany the bargains and discounts available on many of these rare books. Start: 1:27 pm
Sponsored by Olmsted Unitarian Universalist Congregation. Face painting, earth games, activities and crafts! Come and learn how to make paper! Eat hot dogs cooked from Solar Power. Learn to make a Rain Barrel to collect rain water. Pony rides available for a small fee. Learn how OUUC, a historic church built in 1847, is going green. Start: 2:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Buckeye Forest Council community meeting for the Greater Cleveland area at Geauga West Library in Chesterland. The meeting will be held on April 29 with two times from 2-5 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. The meeting will cover what the Buckeye Forest Council does, current issues and how the community can help. Start: 5:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
Richard Shatten Public Policy Competition and Awards, featuring Case students who studied the costs and benefits of rehabilitating the old Coast Guard Station on Whiskey Island. Guest speaker is Chris Warren, chief of regional development for the City of Cleveland. Reservations and more information at 216-592-2287. | ||
04 / 30
End: 5:00 pm
Start: Apr 21 2008 - 9:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 5:00pm
Personal computers including CPUs, monitors, and printers can be dropped off at participating city service departments throughout Cuyahoga County. For local collection information, call your city service department or contact the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District at 216-443-3749 or www.cuyahogaswd.org All computers will be recycled by RET3 job corp., a local non-profit organization Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
4th Annual Rail/Transit Legislative Summit sponsored by All Aboard Ohio. This year's summit will be held in Columbus on Wednesday, April 30th, 2008. Go here to see the agenda and to register. Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:30 am
Come see what could be the greenhouse of the future as the Cleveland Botanical Garden and Kent State University embark on a collaborative partnership exploring the potential of liquid crystal technology for creating more sustainable, energy-efficient greenhouses. Two greenhouses located in front of the Garden on Wade Oval will be used to begin the experiment. One contains the liquid crystal panels, and the other (a control) has plain glass. A demonstration will reveal how the panes "switch" to manage the amount of sunlight that enters the greenhouse. Join the Garden and Kent State as they unveil this pioneering research project. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 4:30 pm
For owners, managers and contractors working in HUD subsidized properties Presenter: Tom Neltner, J.D., Director of Training and Education, National Center for Health Housing. Sponsored by Environmental Health Watch & Cleveland Tenants organizations - Tenants for Healthy Housing Project Approved by the Ohio Department of Agriculture for 1.5 Recertification Credits For more information, call the Cleveland Tenants Organization at 216-432-0617 | ||