2012

FEBRUARY 2012

February 2-4: 11th Annual New Partners for Smart Growth Conference, San Diego, CA
After celebrating its 10th anniversary in Charlotte, the New Partners Conference begins its second decade by heading west, back where it started—San Diego, California. The eighth-largest city in the United States, San Diego is one of the most livable and sustainable major metropolitan areas in the nation. An innovative pioneer in the smart growth movement, the San Diego region provides inspiring models for creating transit-oriented, compact development; transforming downtowns and ethnically diverse, older neighborhoods; designing walkable, mixed-use urban villages; and fostering the emergence of leading high-tech, telecommunications, and clean-tech businesses.
Follow @NewPartnersConf on Twitter
http://www.newpartners.org

February 8-9: BUILDEX Vancouver, Vancouver Convention Center, Vancouver, BC, Canada
BUILDEX Vancouver is one of Canada's largest tradeshow and conference, welcoming over 13,000 Design, Construction and Real Estate Management professionals each year. Over 600 exhibits and more than 50 educational seminars impact THREE distinct professional markets, all under one roof: Interior design and architecture, Property and real estate management, Construction and renovation. We invite you to join us on February 8 & 9, 2012 at the Vancouver Convention Centre to enjoy two days of product launches, problem-solving, education and the year's best networking opportunity! Make sure to visit: Advanced Building Products, Inc. - Booth #1918.
Follow @BUILDEXshows on Twitter
http://www.buildexvancouver.com

February 8-9: Better Buildings By Design Conference 2012, Burlington, VT
Better Buildings by Design is the region's premier design and construction conference, featuring interactive learning about building durability, efficiency, and value for both residential and commercial projects. 35+ Interactive Presentations with solutions for new and existing buildings: Learn from leaders in the design and construction fields about the latest techniques and technologies for superior building efficiency, performance, and value. Find out what works, what doesn't, and what you can put into practice immediately. 50+ Exhibits and Demonstrations: Experience the latest energy-efficient products and services available for both the commercial and residential markets. More than 1000 Participants: Connect with the region’s top architects, builders, contractors, designers, developers, electricians, engineers, and more.
Follow @EfficiencyVT on Twitter
http://www.efficiencyvermont.com/for_our_partners/bbd.aspx

February 8-10: ProGreen EXPO 2012, Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO
Attend ProGreen EXPO and get a wealth of information.... professional training and education for you and your staff; new products, services and suppliers at the trade show; meet your fellow green industry professionals. Whether you are on your own or have a cast of thousands, ProGreen EXPO has something for you and your business. The latest trends in research...new irrigation assembly techniques...the best equipment...whatever your specialty within the industry, you can count on your time being well spent. See you at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver!
Follow @progreenexpo on Twitter with hashtag: #PROGREENEXPO
http://www.progreenexpo.com

February 8-11: 2012 NAHB International Builders' Show, Orlando, FL
With pre-registration almost 25 percent higher than it was at this time last year and exhibit space sales going strong, the 2012 International Builders’ Show (IBS) is shaping up to be an outstanding event for both attendees and exhibitors. Sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the International Builders’ Show is the most important event of the year for the U.S. home building industry and the largest annual light construction trade show in the world. The IBS will be held from Feb. 8 to 11, 2012 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
Follow @IBS2012 on Twitter with hashtag: #IBS2012
http://www.buildersshow.com

February 8-12: Northwest Flower & Garden Show, Washington State Convention Center, Seattle, WA
The Northwest Flower & Garden Show has been heralding the start of spring since 1989, as gardening enthusiasts from around the Northwest flock to this annual celebration, held in the beautiful Washington State Convention Center for five magical days. Your gardening desires will blossom when you gaze at the spectacular Show Gardens, created by the most respected garden designers and landscapers of the region. Our six acres of show gardens are brimming with ideas that will get your garden projects blossoming. No matter your style or needs, you’ll find inspiration for outdoor living, edible gardening, sustainability, and more. And if you’re looking for something to jazz up a small urban space, our colorful Container Show, Floral Competition, Funky Junk and ‘Living it Up’ features will show you how to blend art with functionality.
Follow @nwfgs on Twitter with hashtag: #nwfgs
http://www.gardenshow.com

February 16-17: European Conference on Sustainable Renovation of Buildings, Karlsruhe, Germany
This event will bring together members of government organisations, government leaders and officials, businesses (including SMEs), architects, engineers, energy advisors, auditors, building industry specialists, real-estate and facility management professionals, members of chambers of commerce and industry, trade other professional bodies and stakeholders engaged or interested in the field of sustainable building renovation, green buildings and sustainable economy. The event will also be attended by senior members of various faculties and by members of relevant departments in academic institutions. The delegates will discuss key emerging issues including: climate change, environmental degradation and greening of building stocks; the opportunities and challenges facing the building industry and how efforts to reduce CO2 emissions and energy use is reshaping the construction and building renovation sector; and programs, methods, best practices, innovative solutions, and latest technology and techniques for sustainable renovation of buildings.
http://etechgermany.com/en/ecsr.html

February 22-24: NRCA's 125th Annual Convention & International Roofing Expo 2012, Orlando, FL

Begin 2012 at the first and largest roofing industry gathering – the International Roofing Expo® – your once-a-year opportunity to maximize your company’s productivity, efficiency and profitability. IRE brings all segments of the roofing construction and maintenance industry together for three days of face-to-face interaction, product review, education and networking. Click here to view the preliminary schedule of events.
Follow @RoofingExpo on Twitter with hashtag: #RoofingExpo
http://www.theroofingexpo.com

February 24-25: "It Takes a Village: Collaborations in Good Food and School Gardens" Winter Conference, Pleasantville, NJ
With support from the AtlantiCare Foundation, the conference will highlight collaborations in southern New Jersey among higher education, not-for-profit organizations, K-12 schools and community organizers who are bringing good food and nutrition education solutions to the region. The conference will be of interest to educators, healthcare providers, agricultural professionals, philanthropists, and students seeking degrees in education, healthcare, social sciences, agriculture and/or the culinary arts. Don't miss the educational work by Green Living Technologies International (GLTi).
http://www.njfarmtoschool.org/ai1ec_event/it-takes-a-village-collaborations-in-good-food-and-school-gardens

February 27-28: 2012 RESNET Building Performance Conference, Austin, TX
The RESNET Building Performance Conference is the premier national forum on home energy ratings, commercial building energy modeling, and improving the energy efficiency of existing homes. RESNET's standards are officially recognized by the federal government for verification of building energy performance for such programs as federal tax incentives, the Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR program and the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America Program. RESNET standards are also recognized by the U.S. mortgage industry for capitalizing a building's energy performance in the mortgage loan, and certification of "White Tags" for private financial investors.
Follow @resnetus on Twitter with hashtag: #RESNET2012
http://www.resnet.us/main/2012_conference

MARCH 2012

March 4-7: Green Cities 2012 - THINK Conference, Sydney, Australia
Green Cities, the largest green building conference in Asia-Pacific, comes to Sydney in 2012 and will showcase the best and brightest green building professionals, industry experts and manufacturers for three days of green building conversation, innovation and collaboration. In 2011, Green Cities got its mojo back, and in 2012 the conference will continue to challenge the green building status quo and push the industry towards better environmental, social and economic outcomes.
Follow @GreenCitiesConf on Twitter with hashtag: #GreenCitiesConf
http://www.greencities.org.au

March 4-11: 2012 Philadelphia International Flower Show, Philadelphia, PA
All proceeds from the Philadelphia International Flower Show, including tickets and sponsorship contributions, support The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and its acclaimed urban greening program, Philadelphia Green. The 2012 Philadelphia International Flower Show is presented by PNC. PHS has 17,000 members throughout the country, offers hundreds of educational programs year-round, and is considered the nation’s leading authority on transforming communities through greening.
Follow @PhilaFlowerShow on Twitter
http://www.theflowershow.com

March 6-8: NESEA BuildingEnergy 12 Conference and Trade Show, Boston, MA
BuildingEnergy is the most established and most cross-disciplinary renewable energy and high performance building conference in the region. Organized by the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association, it brings together architects, engineers, builders, policymakers, developers and building managers for three days of networking, accredited educational sessions and a high-level trade show. Attracting participants from across the US and Europe, it will take place next year March 6-8, 2012, at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston, MA.
Follow @NESEA_org on Twitter with hashtag: #NESEA
http://www.nesea.org/be12

March 7-8: GREENPRINTS Conference & Trade Show, Georgia Tech Research Institute, Atlanta, GA
Now in its 15th year, Greenprints is a high-level forum for the sustainability-driven conversations that define our times. A gathering place for regionally and nationally renowned building science and design experts, as well as building industry professionals, Greenprints facilitates conversations between researchers and on-the-ground practitioners. Our goal is to advance collaborative solutions to our toughest environmental challenges. Come see what we’re about!
Follow @SouthfaceEnergy on Twitter with hashtag: #GP2012
http://www.greenprints.org

March 7-8: GLOBALCON - Energy, Power, & Facility Management Strategies & Technologies, Atlantic City, NJ
Decision makers from business, industry and government must now seek integrated energy solutions — solutions which assure both a secure and affordable energy supply to meet today's and tomorrow's needs, and effective management of energy and overall operational costs. Globalcon 2012, presented by the Association of Energy Engineers, is designed specifically to facilitate those seeking to expand their knowledge of fast-moving developments in the energy field, explore promising new technologies, compare energy supply options, and learn about innovative and cost-conscious project implementation strategies.
http://www.globalconevent.com

March 10-14: National League of Cities - 2012 Congressional City Conference, Washington, D.C.
The NLC Congressional City Conference is a unique venue at which municipal officials from across the country come together to gain valuable insight into the latest Capitol Hill activities affecting cities and members! towns and to share best practices.
Follow @leagueofcities on Twitter
http://www.nlc.org

March 13-25: Environmental Film Festival, Washington D.C.
The Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital seeks to further the public’s understanding of environmental issues – and solutions – through the power of film and thought-provoking discussions with environmental experts and filmmakers. The Festival is a platform that fosters environmental awareness and action. The growing awareness of the critical role that the environment plays in human health has inspired the theme of the 2012 Festival. Our films will address the complex relationship between the environment and human health and look toward solutions to ensure a healthy population and environment with the understanding that whatever we do to the environment, we do to ourselves.
Follow @DCEnviroFilm on Twitter with hashtag: #dceff20
http://www.dcenvironmentalfilmfest.org

March 14-18: Boston Flower & Garden Show, Seaport World Trade Center, Boston, MA
The Boston Flower & Garden Show returns to the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston on Wednesday, March 14 through Sunday, March 18, 2012 offering hundreds of ideas for adding the ‘wow’ factor and a welcoming vibe to one’s outdoor spaces. The theme — First Impressions— will showcase ways to express one’s personality and style as well as add enjoyment and value to one’s property. Set to the backdrop of over 25 garden displays by cutting-edge landscape professionals and area nurseries, visitors to the 2012 Boston Flower & Garden Show will also enjoy 48 lectures and demonstrations by top garden writers, industry professionals and chefs, shopping from 200 vendors featuring thousands of plants and hundreds of the newest gardening products, as well as chances to take home exciting giveaways.
Follow @bosflowershow on Twitter
http://www.bostonflowershow.com

March 15-20: RCI - 27th International Convention and Trade Show, Dallas, TX

This event promises to be outstanding, with scheduled educational programs, industry-supplier and manufacturer updates, networking opportunities, and social events, as well as premium accommodations far beyond your expectations.
http://www.rci-online.org/international-convention.html

March 20-21: Water & Environment 2012, CIWEM's Annual Conference, London, UK
When it came to power in May 2010 the UK Coalition Government pledged to be the greenest government ever. We have been promised a 'green revolution' for a green economy, green jobs and for low-carbon living ……… but how far have we come? What more do we need to do? And how do our international counterparts compare? In March 2012, CIWEM will hold a two-day conference that will address multidisciplinary issues across all areas of the global water and environment sector. It will have the key theme - "Green Revolution" and the conference will consider our progress towards achieving this. This conference is looking to speakers to inspire and demonstrate ideas and innovations that will enable us to achieve a greener and more sustainable future.
http://www.ciwem.org/events/annual-conference.aspx

March 20-22: Ecobuild 2011, London, England
The Ecobuild conference focuses on emerging issues, new thinking, challenging ideas, and the new policy priorities of the coalition government responding to the need for budget cuts. Expanded to three streams for 2012, it examines the key issues surrounding sustainability, construction and the built environment, from big picture debates on international political co-operation, global economic models, and the psychology of climate change, through to more domestic challenges such as how the UK construction sector needs to change, refurbishing the existing stock, and the impact of localism and the big society on planning.
http://www.ecobuild.co.uk/conference.html

March 20 – 22: North/East Roofing Contractors Association's Convention & Trade Show, Mashantucket, CT
NERCA is the regional roofing contractors association covering the northeast part of the country including Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Delaware. We host the largest regional roofing trade show in the country. Over 2500 roofing professionals from the northeast are expected to walk through the doors of the MGM Grand at Foxwoods. These professionals include roofing contractors, distributors, manufacturers, building owners, architects, engineers, government and specification writers, consultants, designers, building inspectors, and construction users.
http://www.nerca.org/convention.htm

March 21-25: San Francisco Flower & Garden Show, San Mateo, CA
When you first visit a world-class Flower & Garden Show, such as the San Francisco Flower & Garden Show, the Chelsea Flower Show, the Northwest Flower & Garden Show, or the Philadelphia Flower Show, you will be surprised by the size and magnificence of the garden landscaping. A Flower and Garden Show is a huge and complex production. Our San Francisco Flower & Garden Show uses 1,200 cubic yards of sawdust and mulch for the gardens (that's about 150 dump truck-loads) and 280,000 pounds of rock. The flowers and plants for the gardens come from all up and down the West Coast. More than 300 theatrical lighting instruments hang from the ceiling above the gardens. Creating the display gardens is a demanding task, and planning for them begins many months before the Show opens.
http://www.sfgardenshow.com

March 23 & 24: Open House & Plant Sale, Good Earth Plants & GreenScaped Buildings, San Diego, CA
We will be celebrating our next Open House and Plant Sale the first of Spring on Friday afternoon, 1-5pm, March 23, and Saturday morning, 9am-1pm, March 24, 2012! Bring a friend...we'll have lots of plants and containers for sale at wicked good deals including even greater discounts on bulk purchases! Our Good Earth Plants and Greenscaped Buildings staff will be on hand to show you around and Jim will be giving tours of the first permitted Green Roof in San Diego! Come see and learn about Living Walls (both Interior and Exterior) and several Green Roof systems. Ask questions and allow us to be the solution to your Living Wall and Green Roof dreams! The Friday Open House will be from 1-5pm and Saturday will be from 9am-1pm.
http://www.greenscapedbuildings.com/

March 23-25: Better Living Show - Home, Garden & Lifestyle, Portland, OR
Compare, Shop, Try and Buy! Earth friendly products for you, your Northwest home & garden and your budget. From cutting edge solar technologies and eco-chic fashion to better energy efficiency and sustainable outdoor living, if it's green and it's beautiful - it's here at the Better Living Home Garden & Lifestyle Show! And best yet, admission is free. This show will introduce you to businesses and groups in our region that will help you make choices you feel good about. All presented in an entertaining way like you've never seen before. If you are looking for green products, this festival is simply too good to miss. Held the last weekend of March every year at the Portland Expo Center.
Follow @molfamily on Twitter
http://www.betterlivingshow.org

APRIL 2012

April 5-6: ASLA Texas Chapter - Regional Conference & Expo, Grapevine, TX
The Texas ASLA Annual Conference hosts Texas’ most talented Landscape Architects each year for continuing education, and their annual Texas ASLA Awards Banquet; recognizing excellence in sustainable design. Industry suppliers and professionals from across Texas and surrounding states will join for 2 full days of networking and interaction with industry leaders.
Follow @Texas_ASLA on Twitter with hashtag: #TXASLA2012
http://texasaslaconference.com

April 14-17: APA (American Planning Association) National Planning Conference, Los Angeles, CA
APA will hold the 2012 National Planning Conference April 14-17 in Los Angeles at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Explore Southern California and reconnect with colleagues. At APA's National Planning Conference you can pick and choose from hundreds of sessions, workshops, mobile workshops, and networking events to build your own conference — one that's just right for you.
http://www.planning.org/conference

April 21-22: Green Festival - A Joint project of Global exchange & Green America, New York, NY
Green Festival is excited to bring the largest sustainability event to the greatest city on the East Coast, Manhattan New York. This Green Festival New York debut will deliver both inspiring and pragmatic programming reflecting over 125 international, regional and local speakers presenting keynotes, workshops, sessions, demonstrations and talks. At Green Festival, New Yorkers will find the largest marketplace made up of over 300 screened, fair trade, social and environmentally responsible exhibitors. Great live music, weekend-long film festival, cutting edge fun kids program, extraordinary vegan, raw and vegetarian food vendors, top local organic beer makers and wine vintners and an eco-fashion runway round out the festivities. Join us for what is sure to become New York's finest ‘Party with a Purpose’!
Follow @GreenFestival on Twitter with hashtag: #GreenFest
http://www.greenfestivals.org

April 22: Earth Day 2011
April 22, 2012 is the 42nd Anniversary of Earth Day. Building on the major achievements of Earth Day 2011 and A Billion Acts of Green®, Earth Day Network is working to reach even more people all over the world to promote environmental awareness. Support Earth Day. Your support enables Earth Day Network to power the environmental movement and ensure a healthy and sustainable planet for all of us. Your contributions and purchases help mobilize communities, implement environmental education programs and support Earth Day events and actions around the world. From greening schools in post-Katrina New Orleans to improving water and sanitation services in a refugee community in Ghana, EDN supports and coordinates thousands of Earth Day events worldwide each year. Earth Day, April 22, is the largest secular holiday in the world, now celebrated by more than one billion people.
Follow @EarthDayNetwork on Twitter
http://www.earthday.org

April 23-25: Design-Build for Water/Wastewater Conference, Phoenix, AZ
The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) has finalized our 2011 Design-Build for Water/Wastewater Conference presenters. This year's line up consists of for cutting edge, innovative session proposals featuring seasoned and experienced presenters and/or panelists.
http://www.dbia.org/conferences/waterww/2012/default

April 26-27: Green California Summit and Exposition, Sacramento, CA
A green revolution is unfolding, and California has the policy climate, public support, technology innovation and history of commitment to sustainability to remain at the leading edge of this revolution. The world's eighth-largest economy may have challenges, but it also has unmatched potential. And more than any other state, in California economy and environment go hand in hand. Whether setting aggressive renewable energy goals, enacting the nation's first mandatory green building code, or launching a pioneering effort to retrofit millions of buildings constructed before the state had energy standards, California continues to set the pace for policy, practice and green economic opportunity. What makes the Green California Summit unique is that it is the largest annual gathering of public sector decision makers - and their partners in the private sector - who are working to ensure a green future for the Golden State. Excitement is already building for the 2012 event, which promises to be the most important yet!
Follow @grn_tech on Twitter
http://www.green-technology.org/gcsummit/index2012.html

April 30: The 3rd Annual Massachusetts Sustainable Economy Conference, Boston, MA
The 3rd Annual SEC is designed to advance the knowledge, perspective and networks of all sector leaders and others working to create a sustainable economy, improve economic recovery and growth, reduce operation costs, drive job creation, build sustainable communities and expand the green economy in Massachusetts. This is achieved with interactive panels, roundtable discussions and single-leader sessions on diverse and relevant topics with distinguished Conversation Leaders and a networking reception.
http://sustainableeconomyconference.com

MAY 2012

May 2-3: BuildingsNY/GreenBuildingsNY, New York, NY
BuildingsNY is a must-attend event for small to mid-size metro NY Building Owners and Managers with open projects. Find the best services at the best price. Building owners and managers can source products and services from hundreds of exhibitors designed to assist with every phase of their building's lifecycle including: Plan/Assess, Design, Construct/Build, Lease/Sell/Finance, Operate/Maintain and Renovate/Retrofit.
Follow @BuildingsNY on Twitter with hashtag: #BuildingsNY
http://www.buildingsny.com

May 2-4: Living Future – Women Reshaping the World, Portland, OR
The International Living Future Institute is hosting its sixth annual unconference, Living Future 2012, on May 2nd - 4th, 2012 at the Hilton Portland & Executive Tower in Portland, Oregon. Living Future is the forum for leading minds in the green building movement seeking solutions to the most daunting global issues of our time. Out-of-the-ordinary learning and networking formats provide innovative design strategies, cutting-edge technical information, and the inspiration needed to achieve significant progress toward a truly living future. This year’s educational program theme is “Women Reshaping the World”. The Living Future Program Task Force is reviewing a wealth of submissions for interactive presentations, tours, and experiential activities that encourage a hopeful embrace of the region and planet’s economic, ecologic and social challenges, and offer solutions addressing these challenges at the building AND city scale.
http://cascadiagbc.org/living-future/12

May 9-10: Greenbuild EXPO Sustainable Refurbishment & Building Event, Manchester, UK
The UK's newest sustainable building and refurbishment event, an essential and informative event for the construction industry covering everything from training opportunities and renewable technologies to sustainable materials and legislation updates.
Follow @GreenbuildExpo on Twitter with hashtag: #greenbuildexpo
http://www.greenbuildexpo.co.uk

May 9-11: Greenbuilding - International Exhibition & Conference on Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Architecture, Verona, Italy
The 6th edition of Greenbuilding will open its doors in 2012. The international exhibition and conference on energy efficiency and sustainable architecture has enjoyed constant growth and is gaining increasingly widespread respect among industry players. Greenbuilding has established itself as the premier event in Italy to promote technologies and products for low-carbon building. Greenbuilding is held in conjunction with the 13th edition of SolarExpo – the international exhibition and conference on renewable energy and distributed generation. These two events come together within a single strategic vision of offering the most complete overview of products, technologies and solutions from the field of renewables and sustainable architecture.
Follow @GreenbuildingIT on Twitter
http://www.greenbuildingexpo.eu/GB/EN

May 9-12: The New World - The 20th Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU20), West Palm Beach, FL
The New World confronts the challenges of peak oil, climate change, and growing wealth disparity, along with worldwide adjustments in the financial, housing, retail, transportation, and energy markets. Taken collectively, these challenges are drastically changing how we do business in the 21st Century, and opening new opportunities for the New Urbanism.
http://www.cnu.org

May 11-13: EPIC - The Vancouver Sun Sustainable Living Expo, Vancouver, BC, Canada
EPIC: The Vancouver Sun Sustainable Living Expo is Western Canada's largest lifestyle show for the eco-conscious consumer. Join this annual celebration of planet-friendly living and surround yourself with over 300 exhibitors, inspiring ideas, exciting entertainment, and smart shopping in one jam-packed weekend.
Follow @EPIC_Expo on Twitter with hashtag: #epicexpo
http://www.epicvancouver.com

May 12-15: Resilient Cities 2012 - World Congress on Cities & Adaptation to Climate Change, Bonn, Germany
Building on the success of the first World Congress on Cities and Adaptation to Climate Change, ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability is proud to announce that the second edition of this annual convention is already under preparation.
http://resilient-cities.iclei.org

May 13-16: Green Building Design & Interiors Arabia 2012, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is the Middle East’s biggest market for building design and interior products, services and technology. Fuelled by public and private sector US$ multibillion spending, the market offers unprecedented opportunities for the international export community. Saudi Arabia is looking to lead the way with the introduction of green building technology and is heading for a green revolution which will be backed by mandatory regulations before the end of 2010. This opens the door to huge market potential for international companies capable of providing green building design concepts, including energy and water efficient technologies and intelligent buildings design and management systems, all contributing to the reduction of power consumption and carbon emissions. Green Building Design and Interiors Arabia 2012 will provide a modern approach and green solutions to the Kingdom’s booming building design and interiors market.
http://www.gbdi-arabia.com

May 16-18: Greening the Heartland 2012 - Building Community Conference, Indianapolis, IN
At Greening the Heartland 2012, we will explore interdependent elements of sustainability. While green buildings are critical components in the design of sustainable communities, their key advantages rely on relative pathways and infrastructure - a context we will address in the conference as watts, water, waste and wheels. Providing our buildings with clean energy, a precious supply of water, the efficient use of materials while minimizing waste, and a convenient and sustainable means of arrival results in truly green buildings and sustainable development.
Follow @GTH2012 on Twitter with hashtag: #GTH2012
http://www.greeningtheheartland.org

May 17-19: AIA 2012 National Convention and Design Exposition, Washington, DC

The AIA 2012 National Convention will explore how innovative approaches to planning, design, and construction, along with revolutionary approaches to practice and collaboration, can create more resilient urban ecosystems. Through this innovation, cities of all scales can contribute to a region's sustainability and regeneration.
Follow @AIANational on Twitter with hashtag: #aia2012
http://convention.aia.org

May 22-26: RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Royal Hospital Chelsea in Chelsea, London
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show, officially the Great Spring Show, is a garden show held each year on five days in May by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea in Chelsea, London. It is the most famous such show in the United Kingdom, perhaps the most famous gardening event in the world and part of London's summer social season. Popular parts of the Chelsea Flower Show include the show gardens designed by leading names and the centerpiece of the floral marquee. This is the ultimate event in the gardening calendar. It’s the place to see; and to be seen at. Tickets always sell out, so be in quick.
http://www.rhs.org.uk/Shows-Events

May 23-24: EMC West Coast Energy Management Congress, Seattle, WA
The West Coast Energy Management Congress (EMC) is the largest energy conference and technology expo held on the U.S. West Coast specifically for business, industrial and institutional energy users. It brings together the top experts in all areas of the field to help you set a clear, optimum path to energy efficiency, facility optimization and sustainability, as well as innovation solutions to improve your ROI.
http://www.energyevent.com

May 25-27: ROOF INDIA 2012, Chennai, India
ROOF INDIA 2012 – the 11th edition in "ROOF INDIA" series - will be held during 25 - 27 May 2012 at the Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, India. ROOF INDIA 2012 is now the pioneering event in Asia for Roofing, Cladding, Pre-Engineered Buildings, Metal Building, Systems, Tensile Architecture, Steel Structures & Space frames, Green Roofs / Roof Landscaping, Roof Waterproofing, Roof, Insulation, Roofing Machinery, Roof Fastening Systems etc… In spite of the global economic slowdown, India is today STILL the 2nd fastest growing major economy in the worl, a booming economy has kick started all industry sectors including the Construction & Infrastructure industry. The Airport modernization / new airports projects, 2010 Commonwealth Games, Metro Rail, new Hotel / Serviced Apartments / Resorts projects, IT Parks, SEZs, Industrial City / Parks, Retail Malls, Hypermarkets Multiplexes, Integrated Townships etc are the buzzwords today in the India's booming Construction & Infrastructure industry. Be there at ROOF INDIA 2012 at Chennai, India in May 2012... and be part of Asia's Largest Roofing & Allied Technology Event…!
Follow @RoofIndiaExpo on Twitter
http://roofindia.com

JUNE 2012

June 2-3: Mother Earth News Fair, Puyallup, WA
The Mother Earth News Fair attendees live and breathe sustainability - and then back it up by purchasing alternative energy systems, organic gardening supplies and outdoor power equipment. These consumers carry their eco-friendly lifestyle into their homes; they buy herbal and homeopathic remedies, organic food, green cleaning products and natural and organic nutrition supplements. Mother Earth News Fair connects them to the companies that deliver sustainable goods and services for a self-reliant lifestyle.
Follow @MotherEarthFAIR on Twitter with hashtag: #MENF
http://www.motherearthnews.com/fair/Puyallup.aspx

June 5: World Environment Day

World Environment Day (WED) is an annual event that is aimed at being the biggest and most widely celebrated global day for positive environmental action. WED activities take place all year round but climax on 5 June every year, involving everyone from everywhere.
Follow @UNEPandyou on Twitter
http://www.unep.org/wed/

June 6-7: 7th Annual Northeast Buildings & Facilities Management Show & Conference, Boston, MA
ProExpos Group is proud to present the 7th annual Northeast Buildings & Facilities Management Show & Conference. This event will feature over 300 exhibitors displaying products and services necessary for the operation, management, maintenance and renovation of buildings and facilities in the greater New England region. Running concurrently with the trade show is an educational conference featuring 28 individual one-hour talks covering a wide range of topics including: LEED, Green, Sustainability, Energy, Building Commissioning, Facility Maintenance, Construction and Renovation Planning. IFMA - Boston produces, monitors and provides CEU credit for each conference talk attended.
http://www.proexpos.com/NEBFM/index.php

June 18-20: TeCobl Expo 12, Sao Paulo, Brasil

One of the highlights at the event will be TeCobI Eco, a forum that will discuss innovative and environmentally correct solutions such as ecological roofing tiles and technologies for solar energy (photovoltaic), geothermal and wind energy use, among others, which will be applied to construction roofing. Another topic on the TeCobl Eco agenda is the role of interventions in roofing and roof covers for reducing global warming and improving the quality of life, especially in large urban centers.
Follow @TeCobIExpo on Twitter
http://www.tecobiexpo.com.br/index.php

June 19-22: 2012 APGA Conference: Garden Paths, Columbus, OH
The Garden Paths 2012 APGA Conference in Columbus, Ohio, June 19-22, will place focus on the task of examining the demands and opportunities gardens are facing today, creating a place to pause… to make both difficult and radical choices, to reflect on the identity of the public garden, and to choose a proper path that leads to a truer, more focused mission. Together, APGA and garden professionals will ask tough questions, unearth new solutions, and forget new ways forward.
Follow @PublicGardens on Twitter
http://publicgardens.org/content/2012-garden-paths

June 24-27: Western Roofing Expo 2012, Las Vegas, NV
The Western Roofing Expo 2012 will be happening this year at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino from June 24-27, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada! Known for bringing all the elements of the roofing industry together, the Western Roofing Expo focuses on the western region of the United States and the specific needs that roofing and waterproofing contractors face in the area. The Western States Roofing Contractors Association has been shaping the western states' roofing profession since 1974. Our 850+ members are educated, professional, roofing contractors and vendors who are committed to providing the highest quality service to consumers.
http://www.wsrca.com/

JULY 2012

July 6-8: 2012 Perennial Plant Symposium, Boston, MA
The PPA Symposium includes specialty tours, 2 days of professional multi-track seminars, 3 workshops, a trade show and numerous networking opportunities. Attend the ONLY national professional education conference dedicated solely to growing, retailing, and designing with herbaceous perennials.
http://www.perennialplant.org.php5-16.ord1-1.websitetestlink.com/perennial-news/268

July 14-17: OFA - The Association of Horticultural Professionals Short Course 2011, Columbus, OH
The 2011 OFA Short Course went off without a hitch and planning for the 2012 is already underway. More than 9,000 horticulture professionals descended on the Greater Columbus Convention Center to learn, network, display their talents, and gain a competitive advantage in their marketplace. In 2011 there were a number of memorable moments, including the OFA Short Course Happy Hour Sponsored by The Suntory Collection, a stellar keynote presentation by Kit Yarrow of Golden Gate University, and of course, the flash mob (video coming soon). With so much excitement, we surely can’t stop now! Save the dates for the 2012 OFA Short Course, July 14-17, 2012 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio – you won’t be disappointed.
http://www.ofa.org/shortcourseinfo.aspx

AUGUST 2012

August 5-10: 97th Annual Meeting of the Ecological Society of America, Portland, OR
Planetary Stewardship: Preserving and enhancing earth's life-support systems. Human society currently faces global-scale issues including climate change, loss of biodiversity, population pressures, food production, energy acquisition, and resource use that threaten earth's life-support systems. Resolution of these issues will require integration of knowledge from many sources and simultaneous consideration of multiple problems, in contrast to the individualistic approach to problems commonly used in the past. Ecologists are challenged to provide a scientific basis for addressing these issues and to lead in developing a sense of planetary stewardship.
http://www.esa.org/portland

August 14-16: Ag Progress Days, Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, Pennsylvania Furnace, PA
Ag Progress Days features the latest technology and research exhibits, educational programs, and guided tours. In its 36th year at this established site, it is one of only three agricultural exhibitions in the country, sponsored by a major University. Our exhibits showcase the latest in Penn State research, as well as information on best management practices and changing regulations in the agricultural industry. With over 400 exhibitors from 31 states and 4 provinces of Canada, we have something for everyone. Each year, farming families from across Pennsylvania and surrounding states attend this three-day event. Of the 45,000 expected attendees, over 60% are actively engaged in agriculture or related professions. Come and learn about the latest innovations in the agricultural industry and spend your day with Penn State Extension educators.
Twitter hashtag is #agprogress
http://agsci.psu.edu/apd

August 16-18: Boston GreenFest 2012, Boston, MA
Boston GreenFest is organized by the Foundation for a Green Future, Inc. As the region's largest multicultural environmental festival, Boston GreenFest celebrates the many ways we can create a better world by greening our lives and our communities. We can have fun at the same time!
Follow @BosGreenFest on Twitter
http://www.bostongreenfest.org

August 19-22: GovEnergy 2012 The Gateway to Smart Energy Solutions - The Premier Energy Training Workshop and Trade Show for Federal Agencies, Cincinnati, OH
The GovEnergy workshop and trade show serves to provide effective energy management training to federal employees and their associated stakeholders. In doing so, it fosters opportunities to further educate and encourage the best application of practices, products, and services as they relate to energy efficiency, renewable energy, water efficiency, and greenhouse gas management within the federal sector.
Follow @GovEnergy on Twitter with hashtag: #GovEnergy
http://www.govenergy.com

August 19-23: StormCon – The North American Surface Water Quality Conference & Expo, Denver, CO
You are invited to join thousands of professionals responsible for stormwater management, including municipal and tribal managers, state and federal regulators, engineers, consultants, highway and heavy-construction contractors, developers, compliance professionals, design professionals, researchers, nonprofit professionals, and officials at special sites, such as ports, airports, and military bases. Stormwater management is a fast-changing discipline and StormCon is the only professional conference and exposition where you can learn about the latest stormwater program management innovations, BMPs performance case studies, research, technology, and services. StormCon is the discipline’s international networking, education, and training center. StormCon also features the largest exhibition of stormwater equipment and technologies in one place.
Follow @StormCon on Twitter with hashtag: #StormCon
http://www.stormcon.com

August 23-25: Farwest Show, Portland, OR
The biggest green industry trade show in the West brought together growers, garden centers, landscape professionals and many others at the 2011 Farwest Show. We hope you were there to take advantage of the endless possibilities. The 2012 "Fresh Ideas" show will celebrate the Farwest Show's 40th anniversary of servicing the nursery industry. We'll also be celebrating the Acer family of plants with displays and workshops. Farwest Show is a complete trade show experience with nursery tours, seminars, exceptional nursery and allied supplier exhibitors, free workshops on the expo floor, new plants and products, networking and reconnecting. It's a rewarding experience attracting members of the nursery industry from across the country and internationally. If you want to connect with the best in the industry, come to next year's Farwest Show. Save the date: August 23-25, 2011.
Twitter hashtag is #FarwestShow
http://www.farwestshow.com

SEPTEMBER 2012

September 5-7: 49^th IFLA (International Federation of Landscape Architects) Landscapes in Transition World Congress, Cape Town, South Africa
September is springtime in South Africa. What better time and place to join landscape architects from across the globe explore “Landscapes in Transition”? Landscape architects will play a vital role in addressing the environmental and social challenges that face us, and their skills will be especially important on the developing continent of Africa. Experience the cultural melting-pot that is South Africa, the legendary hospitality of the “Rainbow Nation” and its breathtaking natural scenery. Right on your doorstep in beautiful Cape Town will be mountains, beaches and the famous winelands all within the Cape Floral Kingdom, the smallest but richest of the world’s 6 floral kingdoms. And while you’re in SA, why not take a pre- or post-congress tour to enjoy our unique wildflowers on the West Coast or experience an African safari in Kruger Park? 
http://www.ifla2012.com

September 11-14: CONSTRUCT2012 and the CSI Annual Convention, Phoenix, AZ
Welcome to CONSTRUCT, the commercial building show for architects, specifiers, engineers, facility managers, building owners, CSI members, project managers, general contractors, designers and thousands of diverse commercial, institutional and industrial building team professionals. Held in conjunction with the CSI Annual Convention, CONSTRUCT offers AIA and CSI accredited education and unparalleled networking. Explore the full exhibit hall floor offering the latest products, services and practical, real-world, commercial building solutions for the team that specs and sources building products.
Follow @CONSTRUCTshow on Twitter with hashtag: #CONSTRUCT
http://www.constructshow.com/ind/landing-page.aspx

September 16-22: APLD International Landscape Design Conference, San Francisco, CA
The Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD) Annual International Design Conference will be showcase some of the finest area gardens throughout the week. From top notch gardens to informative workshops, APLD is planning a spectacular conference focused on the latest developments in landscape design. APLD will also honor the annual International Landscape Design Awards program winners. Each year, APLD bestows the coveted title of “Landscape Designer of the Year” to the highest valued entry in this competition.  This event is open to professional landscape designers, landscape architects and all with a passion for design and horticulture. Our focus is on education and highlighting regional styles and practices.
Follow @APLD on Twitter
http://www.apld.org

September 19-21: 2012 World Green Roof Congress, Copenhagen, Denmark
The 2012 World Green Roof Congress in Copenhagen will bring together leading architects, designers and practitioners form around the globe to highlight the need to green the Urban Grey to green. Copenhagen’s Green Roof Policy will provide a unique opportunity for architects, master planners and urban designers to understand the opportunities and challenges of greening cities through the use of green roof technologies. This will become increasingly important throughout the world as the 21st century is the century of the mega-city.
Follow @worldgreenroof on Twitter with hashtag: #worldgreenroof
http://www.worldgreenroofcongress.com

September 22-23: Mother Earth News Fair, Puyallup, WA
The Mother Earth News Fair attendees live and breathe sustainability - and then back it up by purchasing alternative energy systems, organic gardening supplies and outdoor power equipment. These consumers carry their eco-friendly lifestyle into their homes; they buy herbal and homeopathic remedies, organic food, green cleaning products and natural and organic nutrition supplements. Mother Earth News Fair connects them to the companies that deliver sustainable goods and services for a self-reliant lifestyle.
Follow @MotherEarthFAIR on Twitter with hashtag: #MENF
http://www.motherearthnews.com/fair/SevenSprings.aspx

September 26-28: 21^st Century Building Expo & Conference, Charlotte, NC
We invite members of the home building industry -- from builders and remodelers to realtors, architects and developers -- to join us at the premier industry trade show in the Southeast. LOOK at all the exciting products and services for the home building industry. One new idea can make the difference! LISTEN to seminars and classes taught by leading industry experts. One new insight can transform your company! LEARN from the experts and your peers as you network at the Expo. One new contact is often all it takes to make a big impact!
http://www.21buildingexpo.com

September 28 - October 1: ASLA 2012 Annual Meeting & EXPO, Phoenix, AZ
This premier event for landscape architecture professionals will be the largest gathering of professionals in the world. More than 6,000 attendees and 400 exhibitors are expected to participate. ASLA annual meeting attendees consistently rate this EXPO as the “most valuable event” of the entire conference.
Twitter hashtag is #ASLA2012
http://www.asla.org

OCTOBER 2012

October 2-4: Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo, Chicago, IL
The Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo is the original event that brings together the entire team who designs, plans, constructs and manages healthcare facilities. The Symposium is the forum where leaders share ideas on healthcare delivery improvement and how the physical space directly impacts the staff, patients and their families. Discover and explore ideas, practices, products and solutions that improve current and future healthcare facilities.
Follow @hcarefacilities on Twitter with hashtag: #HFSE
http://www.hcarefacilities.com

October 17-20: CitiesAlive 2012 10th Annual Green Roof & Wall Conference, Chicago, IL
GRHC is pleased to be working with the City of Chicago as co-hosts for CitiesAlive 2012, the 10th Annual Green Roof & Wall Conference to be held in Chicago, IL from October 17-20, 2012.
http://citiesalive.org/

October 22-27: Hangzhou China World Green Roof Conference (WGRC), Hangzhou, China
World Green Roof Conference (WGRC) will build a friendly public platform for elites both from the Vertical Planting industry around the world and those who share concern for the global environmental protection to exchange information on new concepts, technologies and policies of ecological environmental protection as well as to promote the development of Green Roof industry in all countries, thus contributing to tackling global warming and solving the conflict between human and land.
http://www.wgrc.cn/a/About_Us/

October 31 - November 1: GOVGREEN 2012 Conference and Exposition, Washington, DC
GOVgreen Conference and Exposition is the place to be to find the resources, education, networking and hands-on training needed to green government operations and management. Sponsored by the Center for Environmental Innovation and Leadership (CEIL). GOVgreen brings together federal agencies, contractors and suppliers to learn how to achieve the sustainability across all program sectors. GOVgreen understands the unique needs of government professionals and is exclusively focused on providing a new generation of green education, resources and cooperation. The education is designed specifically for government professionals charged with developing, implementing and/or managing green and sustainable policies and programs, and the exhibit hall is devoted exclusively to green products and solutions. Don't miss out on the most important green event of the year. GOVgreen is ALL FREE to government and military; the exhibit floor is FREE to all.
http://www.govgreen.org

NOVEMBER 2012

November 12-16: 2012 World Green Roofs & Walls Conference, Santiago, Chile
The Organization AIVECH Asociacion Chilena de Infrastructura Verde (new founded by the company Latingreen and some others), is organizing summits in Santiago de Chile and the Easter Island. More information will follow soon.
http://www.worldgreenroof.org/Current-member-short-green.html#

November 13-16: Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, San Francisco, CA
Greenbuild is the world's largest conference and expo dedicated to green building. Thousands of building professionals from all over the world come together at Greenbuild for three days of outstanding educational sessions, renowned speakers, green building tours, special seminars, and networking events. Greenbuild is a perfect opportunity to meet with green building colleagues, network with leading industry professionals and learn from international representatives from around the world. Each year, Greenbuild and its host committee develops a robust roster of events to complement the conference and expo.
Twitter hashtag is #Greenbuild
http://www.greenbuildexpo.org

November 19-21: 2012 Green Roofs & Walls Conference, Easter Island, Chile
The Organization AIVECH Asociacion Chilena de Infrastructura Verde (new founded by the company Latingreen and some others), is organizing summits in Santiago de Chile and the Easter Island. More information will follow soon.
http://www.worldgreenroof.org/Current-member-short-green.html#

DECEMBER 2012

December 3-7: Ecobuild America Conference, Washington, DC
The Ecobuild America conference covers the ENTIRE spectrum of strategies and technologies to build faster, smarter and more sustainably. Developed by our illustrious Advisory Board, the Ecobuild America conference focuses on timely topics and real world solutions throughout EVERY phase of the project lifecycle . Targeted training is available for commercial, industrial, government, institutional and residential AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) professionals as well as educators. No matter what your discipline, you will take home fresh ideas and expert insight from industry leaders and luminaries.
Follow @ecobuild on Twitter
http://www.aececobuild.com

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