There are always ECO-events going on in the Asheville area - courses, seminars, workshops, expositions, fairs, festivals...

This site will probably not be able to keep up with everything, but we'll do the best we can. Look for ** which means you can get ECO-certification credit.

Fridays
6pm-socializing
6:30-speaker
7pm- more socializing

Asheville Green Drinks - most Fridays

Downtown Asheville, BoBo Gallery, 22 N. Lexington Ave.

Asheville Green Drinks is a networking party that is part of the self-organizing global grassroots movement to connect communities with environmental ideas, media and action. People who are interested in environmental issues and topics meet up for a drink.

To find out more about Green Drinks and the speaker for the week, check their website.

AGENDA:
Ideal for Renovators, Painters, Property Managers and Do-It-Yourself Homeowners.
Offered by The Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. This course will provide you with:

A background in the history and health effects of lead
An explanation of the current laws concerning renovation involving lead paint
Hands-on training in methods used when performing renovation
Strategies for working safely where lead based paint is involved
A certificate, N-100 dust mask and more upon completion
This course follows a HUD certified curriculum.

COST: $60, pre-registration required by August 18th, 2008

REGISTER AND MORE INFO:
Contact Adrianne Weir of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program:
ph. 828-251-6104 or email: aweir@unca.edu

4 ECO-Agent credits

Southern Energy & Environment Expo (SEE Expo)

WNC Agricultural Center

AGENDA:
The Southeast's premier green extravaganza.

The Southern Energy & Environment Expo, held at the Western N.C. Agricultural Center in Fletcher NC, is an annual event designed to showcase renewable energy and sustainable economics in a context of responsible environmental stewardship.

For more information visit: www.seeexpo.com

COST: $10

Agenda: Planning trails and roads on your property, plus the basics of land ownership liability and conservation easements. Explore management practices in the field and apply your new knowledge and skills. Finalize your goals and objectives. Graduation ceremony and lunch will follow on Saturday for those who have attended at least 3 of the four workshops.

4 ECO-Agent credits for the entire series

For more info:www.cradleofforestry.org; amysworkshopinfo@aol.com

Aug 26

1pm to 5 pm

Directions: http://www.ncarboretum.org/PublicPrograms/Driving_Directions.htm

Sept 3
1pm to 5pm

 **Radon, Lead, and Mold: What you need to know to protect your clients

Owen Conference Center (UNCA)

$45 registration fee

This course has been approved by the NC Real Estate Commission for 4 CE elective credit hours.

4 ECO-Agent credits

All registrations must be received by Wednesday, August 27th. Full refunds for cancellations will be issued through August 27th. After August 27th, no refunds will be made unless the course is cancelled. For additional information and/or registration form, contact Linda Block, of the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, at 828.251.6104.

Sept 4

9am to 5pm

NC State University McKimmon Center in Raleigh, NC

AGENDA:
The NC Triangle Chapter of the US Green Building Council is pleased to announce the 4th Annual GreenNC Tradeshow. This one day event featuring over 60 exhibitors from across North Carolina will offer anyone in the commercial building industry an excellent opportunity to gather information about sustainable products and practices in NC, learn about recent industry advances, and network with others interested in greening commercial buildings. Sustainable building, also known as green building or high performance building, strives to reduce the natural resources used in the construction and operation of building. This includes energy efficiency measures, thoughtful design, use of healthy building materials, water use conservation, and much more.

Who Should Attend?
Anyone involved with commercial or industrial buildings and interested in making those buildings more sustainable. This includes architects, engineers, facility managers, building owners, city planners, school facility planners, students, and anyone else with an interest in sustainable buildings.

To Attend:
Just come. The event is free and open from 9 AM to 5 PM and there is no registration required. There is also a luncheon that requires a $35 registration and will feature local leaders discussing their sustainability efforts. Visit the website to register for the luncheon.

COST: FREE to attend

REGISTER AND MORE INFO:
Contact Tommy Cleveland of North Carolina Solar Center at North Carolina State University:
ph. 919-513-7769/919-515-3716 or
email: Tommy_Cleveland@ncsu.edu

http://greennctradeshow.com

Sept 4

1pm to 5pm

COST: $49 per person. Pre-registration required.

4 ECO Agent credits

REGISTER AND MORE INFO:
Contact Candice Black of WNCGBC:
ph. 828.254.1995 or email: candice@wncgbc.org

Sept 16

10am to 12pm

AGENDA:
The insulation system plays a vital role in the thermal comfort and energy efficiency of a home's building envelope. This class will first address current construction methods and the insulation options available for both new and existing homes. Other insulating methods will also be addressed including insulated concrete forms, structural insulated panels, pre-cast concrete and more. Costs, the building code and sustainable options will all be considered as this class explores the thermal barrier of a home.

Marcus Renner is a consultant with Appropriate Building Solutions, Inc. and has taught classes relating to sustainable construction on the university, community college and public level.

COST: $30 for non-members, $25 for members. Pre-registration required.

4 ECO Agent credits if both 201 classes are taken in the same day

REGISTER AND MORE INFO:
Contact Candice Black of WNCGBC:
ph. 828.254.1995 or
email: candice@wncgbc.org

Sept 16

1pm to 3pm

**Green Building 201: Healthy Crawlspaces

NC Arboretum: 100 Frederick Law Olmstead Way Asheville, NC 28806

AGENDA:
For centuries crawlspaces have had negative effects on the indoor air quality, energy efficiency and structures of our homes. Mold, fungus, moisture and radon gas may be present in a crawl space. These poisons can get into the conditioned envelope and therefore into the air you breathe, and have been directly linked to allergies, sinusitis and other health issues. This class addresses the issues present with current crawlspaces, the building science behind the correct methods of construction and the code requirements for sealing, insulating and controlling humidity.

COST: $30 for non-members, $25 for members. Pre-registration required.

4 ECO Agent credits if both 201 classes are taken in the same day

REGISTER AND MORE INFO:
Contact Candice Black of WNCGBC:
ph. 828.254.1995 or
email: candice@wncgbc.org

Sept 22

8:30am to
5pm

REGISTER AND MORE INFO:
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