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				1	2 Health Freedom Expo Health Freedom Expo Health Freedom Expo “Health Freedom Expo is to bring the finest natural health information, products and services to the public. The smart health care consumer knows that getting and staying well… Complete Streets 2012 Los Angeles Complete Streets 2012 Los Angeles March 2, 2012 8:00 am – March 2, 2012 5:00 pm Complete Streets 2012 Los Angeles The ideas and principles within the complete streets movement are consistently evolving and progressing. Within the City of Los Angeles, for example, the Bicycle Master Plan… The AIA\|LA Mayoral Candidate Forums: Kevin James The AIA\|LA Mayoral Candidate Forums: Kevin James March 2, 2012 7:00 pm – March 2, 2012 9:00 pm The AIA\|LA Mayoral Candidate Forums moderated by Christopher Hawthorne and Bill Roschen, FAIA In early 2012, AIA\|LA will coordinate a series of candid discussions with each prospective Mayoral Candidate for…	3 Health Freedom Expo Health Freedom Expo Health Freedom Expo “Health Freedom Expo is to bring the finest natural health information, products and services to the public. The smart health care consumer knows that getting and staying well… Eco Gardening Class: Sustainable Garden Applications & Eco-Gardener Mobile Eco Gardening Class: Sustainable Garden Applications & Eco-Gardener Mobile March 3, 2012 9:00 am – March 3, 2012 12:00 pm Eco Gardening Class: Sustainable Garden Applications & Eco-Gardener Mobile Mobility Think Lab Workshops: Solving LA’s Transportation Challenges Mobility Think Lab Workshops: Solving LA’s Transportation Challenges March 3, 2012 9:30 am – March 3, 2012 11:30 am Mobility Think Lab Workshops: Solving LA’s Transportation Challenges LA/2B is a project of the Los Angeles Departments of City Planning and Transportation to envision a new way of moving… Mobility Think Lab Workshops: Solving LA’s Transportation Challenges Mobility Think Lab Workshops: Solving LA’s Transportation Challenges March 3, 2012 1:30 pm – March 3, 2012 3:30 pm Mobility Think Lab Workshops: Solving LA’s Transportation Challenges LA/2B is a project of the Los Angeles Departments of City Planning and Transportation to envision a new way of…
4 Health Freedom Expo Health Freedom Expo Health Freedom Expo “Health Freedom Expo is to bring the finest natural health information, products and services to the public. The smart health care consumer knows that getting and staying well… Exploring the LA River w/HiddenLA - Elysian Valley to Long Beach Exploring the LA River w/HiddenLA - Elysian Valley to Long Beach March 4, 2012 9:30 am – March 4, 2012 4:00 pm Exploring the LA River w/HiddenLA - Elysian Valley to Long Beach THIS IS A CENTRAL RIVER TOUR Learn about the past, present and future of the mighty (!?) L.A. River, PLUS enjoy… Sunset Triangle: LA’s 1st Pedestrian Plaza Sunset Triangle: LA’s 1st Pedestrian Plaza March 4, 2012 11:00 am – March 4, 2012 2:00 pm Sunset Triangle: LA’s 1st Pedestrian Plaza	5	6	7 Oppenheim Lecture: Can the Megacities of the 21st Century Be Sustainable? Oppenheim Lecture: Can the Megacities of the 21st Century Be Sustainable? Oppenheim Lecture: Can the Megacities of the 21st Century Be Sustainable? Oppenheim Lecture: Can the Megacities of the 21st Century Be Sustainable?	8 California Water Policy Conference California Water Policy Conference California Water Policy Conference Once again the California Water Policy Conference Planning Committee has developed a stimulating conference agenda that will take the leading water issues of the day head-on and… Breathe LA Attire to Inspire Charity Fashion Show Breathe LA Attire to Inspire Charity Fashion Show March 8, 2012 6:30 pm – March 8, 2012 10:00 pm Breathe LA Attire to Inspire Charity Fashion Show Attire to Inspire, BREATHE LA’s second annual charity fashion show, returns March 8, 2012 at the Conga Room in downtown Los Angeles. Among…	9 California Water Policy Conference California Water Policy Conference California Water Policy Conference Once again the California Water Policy Conference Planning Committee has developed a stimulating conference agenda that will take the leading water issues of the day head-on and… The AIA\|LA Mayoral Candidate Forums: Wendy Greuel The AIA\|LA Mayoral Candidate Forums: Wendy Greuel March 9, 2012 7:00 pm – March 9, 2012 9:00 pm The AIA\|LA Mayoral Candidate Forums moderated by Christopher Hawthorne and Bill Roschen, FAIA In early 2012, AIA\|LA will coordinate a series of candid discussions with each prospective Mayoral Candidate for…	10
11 Exploring the LA River w/HiddenLA - Elysian Valley to Long Beach Exploring the LA River w/HiddenLA - Elysian Valley to Long Beach March 11, 2012 9:30 am – March 11, 2012 4:30 pm Exploring the LA River w/HiddenLA - Elysian Valley to Long Beach THIS IS A CENTRAL RIVER TOUR Learn about the past, present and future of the mighty (!?) L.A. River, PLUS…	12	13	14 Native Seed Resource Coalition Meeting Native Seed Resource Coalition Meeting March 14, 2012 10:00 am – March 14, 2012 12:00 pm Native Seed Resource Coalition Meeting The Council for Watershed Health proposes to establish a cooperative program to privude watershed-specific native propagules for use in restoration and revitalization projects within the watersheds… Silver Lake Solar Mixer with Open Neighborhoods & Permacity Silver Lake Solar Mixer with Open Neighborhoods & Permacity March 14, 2012 7:00 pm – March 14, 2012 9:00 pm Silver Lake Solar Mixer with Open Neighborhoods & Permacity Mingle with local residents, business owners, community leaders and environmental advocates. Enjoy a glass of wine and complimentary hors d’oevres, relax to…	15 2012 Good Jobs, Green Jobs Regional Conferences 2012 Good Jobs, Green Jobs Regional Conferences 2012 Good Jobs, Green Jobs Regional Conferences Now in its fifth year, the Good Jobs, Green Jobs Conference will hold four regional conferences throughout the country in 2012. These Regional Conferences… Garvanza Park Grand Reopening Garvanza Park Grand Reopening March 15, 2012 9:00 am – March 15, 2012 11:00 am Garvanza Park Grand Reopening Please join the Honorable Councilmember Jose Huizar of the 14th District, City of Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation, Dept. of Recreation and Parks, and North East Trees… EYCEJ Green Zones Workshop EYCEJ Green Zones Workshop March 15, 2012 6:30 pm – March 15, 2012 8:00 pm EYCEJ Green Zones Workshop	16 2012 Good Jobs, Green Jobs Regional Conferences 2012 Good Jobs, Green Jobs Regional Conferences 2012 Good Jobs, Green Jobs Regional Conferences Now in its fifth year, the Good Jobs, Green Jobs Conference will hold four regional conferences throughout the country in 2012. These Regional Conferences… The AIA\|LA Mayoral Candidate Forums: Eric Garcetti The AIA\|LA Mayoral Candidate Forums: Eric Garcetti March 16, 2012 7:00 pm – March 16, 2012 9:00 pm The AIA\|LA Mayoral Candidate Forums moderated by Christopher Hawthorne and Bill Roschen, FAIA In early 2012, AIA\|LA will coordinate a series of candid discussions with each prospective Mayoral Candidate for…	17 5th Annual WRD Groundwater Festival 5th Annual WRD Groundwater Festival March 17, 2012 10:00 am – March 17, 2012 2:00 pm 5th Annual WRD Groundwater Festival General Meeting of SLOLA (Seed Library of LA) General Meeting of SLOLA (Seed Library of LA) March 17, 2012 2:30 pm – March 17, 2012 4:00 pm General Meeting of SLOLA (Seed Library of LA) SLOLA Secretary Kathryn Brown will speak about native crop plants of the Americas and their historical/cultural importance, with resources on how to obtain…
18 HomeGirl Farm to Table Workshop: Ecosystems Ecology HomeGirl Farm to Table Workshop: Ecosystems Ecology March 18, 2012 10:00 am – March 18, 2012 12:00 pm HomeGirl Farm to Table Workshop: Ecosystems Ecology C.I.C.L.E. Learn To Ride Workshop C.I.C.L.E. Learn To Ride Workshop March 18, 2012 11:00 am – March 18, 2012 1:00 pm C.I.C.L.E. Learn To Ride Workshop Spring is almost here, it’s the perfect time to start riding! C.I.C.L.E. can help you, or someone you know, pedal for the very first time. Never… Landscaping Lightly: A Sustainable Landscape Workshop for Homeowners Landscaping Lightly: A Sustainable Landscape Workshop for Homeowners March 18, 2012 12:00 pm – March 18, 2012 4:30 pm Landscaping Lightly: A Sustainable Landscape Workshop for Homeowners The Council for Watershed Health and the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden in partnership with the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy invite… Bikerowave: How to Ride to Work Workshop Bikerowave: How to Ride to Work Workshop March 18, 2012 3:00 pm – March 18, 2012 5:30 pm Bikerowave: How to Ride to Work Workshop Bikerowave, your local local not for profit bicycle repair and teaching cooperative is launching a series of classes. Have you ever wanted to learn…	19	20 LEED Lessons Learned & Protocols for Success: Tour & Workshop with USGBC LEED Lessons Learned & Protocols for Success: Tour & Workshop with USGBC March 20, 2012 5:00 pm – March 20, 2012 8:00 pm LEED Lessons Learned & Protocols for Success: Tour & Workshop with USGBC BUILDING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES: Private Innovation & Public Progress The US Green Building Council - Los Angeles Chapter and the Southern…	21 Reducing the Footprint with USGBC Reducing the Footprint with USGBC March 21, 2012 6:00 pm – March 21, 2012 8:00 pm Reducing the Footprint with USGBC Sustainable Works Green Living Workshops LA 9: Sherman Oaks Sustainable Works Green Living Workshops LA 9: Sherman Oaks March 21, 2012 7:00 pm – March 21, 2012 8:30 pm Sustainable Works Green Living Workshops LA 9: Sherman Oaks The Green Living Workshop covers the following topics, one per week: Water \| Energy \| Waste \| Chemicals \| Transportation \| Shopping &…	22 Drylands Design Conference: Retrofitting the West, Adaption by Design Drylands Design Conference: Retrofitting the West, Adaption by Design Drylands Design Conference: Retrofitting the West, Adaption by Design Nowhere are the opportunities for global leadership in water-smart design greater than in the US West. Shifts in the economy, demographics, and the… World Water Day 2012 World Water Day 2012 World Water Day 2012 Today much of the world faces a global safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene crisis. In contrast to easy access to taps and toilets across the United… “A Great Aridness: Climate Change & the Future of the American Southwest” with William deBuys “A Great Aridness: Climate Change & the Future of the American Southwest” with William deBuys March 22, 2012 4:30 pm – March 22, 2012 6:30 pm “A Great Aridness: Climate Change & the Future of the American Southwest” with William deBuys William deBuys will discuss the profound climate impacts on our southwest region. As Los Angeles imports…	23 Drylands Design Conference: Retrofitting the West, Adaption by Design Drylands Design Conference: Retrofitting the West, Adaption by Design Drylands Design Conference: Retrofitting the West, Adaption by Design Nowhere are the opportunities for global leadership in water-smart design greater than in the US West. Shifts in the economy, demographics, and the…	24 Drylands Design Conference: Retrofitting the West, Adaption by Design Drylands Design Conference: Retrofitting the West, Adaption by Design Drylands Design Conference: Retrofitting the West, Adaption by Design Nowhere are the opportunities for global leadership in water-smart design greater than in the US West. Shifts in the economy, demographics, and the…
25 Bikerowave: How To Fix Your Bike Bikerowave: How To Fix Your Bike March 25, 2012 3:00 pm – March 25, 2012 5:30 pm Bikerowave: How to Ride to Fix Your Bike Bikerowave, your local local not for profit bicycle repair and teaching cooperative is launching a series of classes. Have you ever wanted to… Appalachian Treasures: Firsthand Accounts from the Coalfields Appalachian Treasures: Firsthand Accounts from the Coalfields March 25, 2012 3:00 pm – March 25, 2012 5:00 pm Appalachian Treasures: Firsthand Accounts from the Coalfields	26	27 AridLID Conference AridLID Conference AridLID Conference AridLID is an annual conference on green infrastructure and low impact development in arid regions–terms that describe the practice of using natural systems (plants, soils, water, etc.) to provide… LA Bioneers Meeting feat. Ann Wright LA Bioneers Meeting feat. Ann Wright March 27, 2012 7:00 pm – March 27, 2012 9:00 pm LA Bioneers Meeting feat. Ann Wright Please join Barbara Bosson, Anneke Campbell and Sara Nichols for the March 27, 2012, gathering of Los Angeles Bioneers, people dedicated to re-imagining the…	28 AridLID Conference AridLID Conference AridLID Conference AridLID is an annual conference on green infrastructure and low impact development in arid regions–terms that describe the practice of using natural systems (plants, soils, water, etc.) to provide… Thought Leadership Forum: Electric Vehicle Integration & Deployment Into the Smart Grid of the Future Thought Leadership Forum: Electric Vehicle Integration & Deployment Into the Smart Grid of the Future March 28, 2012 8:00 am – March 28, 2012 5:00 pm Thought Leadership Forum: Electric Vehicle Integration & Deployment Into the Smart Grid of the Future Recent advances in information and communications systems and battery technologies, in combination with substantial importance given… Water Conservation & Energy Savings in SoCal Homes Water Conservation & Energy Savings in SoCal Homes March 28, 2012 11:00 am – March 28, 2012 1:30 pm Water Conservation & Energy Savings in SoCal Homes Water-related electricity use accounts for nearly 20% of all of California’s electricity consumption. Learn about the energy-water connection; the significance of conserving water… LEED 2012 vs. CalGreen with USGBC LEED 2012 vs. CalGreen with USGBC March 28, 2012 11:30 am – March 28, 2012 1:30 pm LEED 2012 vs. CalGreen with USGBC USGBC Long Beach Branch Presents: LEED 2012 vs. CALGreen A lunch panel presentation and discussion comparing the current mandated 2010 California green building code (2010 CalGreen) and…	29 AridLID Conference AridLID Conference AridLID Conference AridLID is an annual conference on green infrastructure and low impact development in arid regions–terms that describe the practice of using natural systems (plants, soils, water, etc.) to provide…	30	31 Eco Gardening Class: Drought Tolerant Plants Eco Gardening Class: Drought Tolerant Plants March 31, 2012 9:00 am – March 31, 2012 12:00 pm Eco Gardening Class: Drought Tolerant Plants Earth Hour 2012 Earth Hour 2012 March 31, 2012 8:30 pm – March 31, 2012 9:30 pm Earth Hour 2012 We only have one planet. You can help protect it. Participate in the world’s largest single campaign for the planet: Earth Hour. It starts by turning off your…