Sustainable Pittsburgh

Allegheny County Master Watershed Steward Program: Moon Twp
2020-02-13 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Moon Township Municipal Building, 1000 Beaver Grade Rd., Moon Township, PA|PA
The next Allegheny County Master Watershed Steward program will run from March – July 2020. Training includes 40 hours of instruction on 19 topics.
Classes will be held Tuesdays from 6:30 – 9:00 PM at 3 county parks plus 4 Saturday field study classes starting at 9:00 AM at other locations.
Look under “Do you really want to be a Master Watershed Steward?” for the online application. To learn more, attend a Regional Informational Meeting (see below) or contact Mary Wilson at 412-482-3464 or mpw5625@psu.edu.
Regional Informational Meetings
A series of public meetings will be held around Allegheny County in February to introduce individuals and organizations interested in watersheds and conservation to the Master Watershed Steward Program.

Thursday, Feb 13
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Moon Twp. Municipal Bldg., Moon Twp.

Tuesday, Feb. 18
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Mt. Lebanon Public Library, Mt. Lebanon

Walk-ins welcome but advance registration is appreciated.
Please e-mail Mary Wilson at mpw5625@psu.edu to register to attend.

Allegheny County Master Watershed Steward Program: Mt. Lebanon
2020-02-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Mt Lebanon Public Library
The next Allegheny County Master Watershed Steward program will run from March – July 2020. Training includes 40 hours of instruction on 19 topics.
Classes will be held Tuesdays from 6:30 – 9:00 PM at 3 county parks plus 4 Saturday field study classes starting at 9:00 AM at other locations.
Look under “Do you really want to be a Master Watershed Steward?” for the online application. To learn more, attend a Regional Informational Meeting (see below) or contact Mary Wilson at 412-482-3464 or mpw5625@psu.edu.
Regional Informational Meetings
A series of public meetings will be held around Allegheny County in February to introduce individuals and organizations interested in watersheds and conservation to the Master Watershed Steward Program.
Walk-ins welcome but advance registration is appreciated.
Please e-mail Mary Wilson at mpw5625@psu.edu to register to attend.

Nature of Place Symposium
2020-02-19 00:00 - 2020-02-20 23:59 | Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, One Schenley Park, PA, United States
A Symposium About Biophilia
The implications of biophilia extend across a vast array of disciplines including design and engineering, nutrition, psychology, public health, education, biology and the humanities. Biophilia is expressed all over the world every day, through complex collaborations such as the design and construction of buildings and landscapes; and intimate, personal encounters including nature hikes and home gardening.
Since 2013, Phipps has held a monthly Biophilia: Pittsburgh gathering to bring creative minds together for learning, exploring and strengthening the bonds between people and the natural world. At Phipps’ first Nature of Place Symposium, this concept finds a new expression as leaders across disciplines come together to discuss the influence and impact of biophilia on their work and the work of the future. The event will include an opening reception and keynote speaker on the evening of Wed., Feb. 19 and a day of presentations and panels on Thurs., Feb. 20.

Triboro Ecodistrict / Sustainable Pittsburgh Workshop
2020-02-24 17:00 - 19:30 | The Millvale Moose, 112 E Sherman Street, Millvale, PA|PA|PA|PA
Over the past couple of months, the Triboro Ecodistrict has been talking with Sustainable Pittsburgh to roll out a promotions campaign during the month of March to support and incentivize green business practices in our communities for all shops and restaurants receiving the sustainable Pittsburgh designation. This is part of the lead up to Earth Day celebrations in April. For the remainder of February, we will encourage as many businesses as possible to sign up and complete the Sustainable Pittsburgh shops and restaurants designation. During the month of March, all businesses in our communities that have received any level of designation will receive free marketing support and will be featured and promoted via a partnership with the Triboro Ecodistrict, Sustainable Pittsburgh and Shift Collaborative.
This workshop is to help assist business owners with the application and to answer any questions about receiving the sustainable designation and the free marketing campaign.
Light refreshments will be served.

Climate Reality Project: How to talk to elected leaders
2020-02-25 17:45 - 20:00 | Center for Sustainable Landscapes at Phipps Conservatory, accessible off Frew Street, One Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Activate Democracy for Climate Action
Presented by: Climate Reality: Pittsburgh & Southwestern PA
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Doors Open: 5:45pm
Program starts: 6pm
I. Keynote
PA State Rep Sara Innamorato – will give us insider tips on how to persuade our elected officials to take swift climate action, and why local campaigns need your help. She will also give a policy update on climate & pollution issues such as radioactive waste in PA. (Rep. Innamorato is a trained Climate Reality Leader and is here for educational purposes. Climate Reality is a non-partisan organization.)
II. Panel Discussion with Successful Frontline Leaders + Q&A
Felicia Bute, Climate Reality Leader & advocate for fair elections, public transport, and urban agriculture
Lisa Graves Marcucci, EnvironmentaI Integrity Project – Pennsylvania Coordinator, Community Outreach
Bob Schmetzer, Beaver County Marellus Awareness Community; Council President, South Heights, PA
III. Skill Share: Why and how to write Letters to the Editor
Debra Smit, BREATHE project & Climate Reality Leader; journalist
**LOCATION NOTE: the Center for Sustainable Landscapes is behind the main Phipps botanic gardens. Attendees will need to drive or walk down Frew St. Extension. Please see map below. For detailed bike, bus, and accessibility info, please visit Phipps Directions & Parking info. Free parking for our visitors is available on the Frew St. Extension. Metered parking on Schenley Drive is free at 6pm.
1 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213

Climate Advocacy Training
2020-02-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Chatham University, Woodland Road, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Join the Pennsylvania Center for Women and Politics and PennEnvironment for a short training on how to best advocate for a healthier planet. Ashleigh Deemer and Zach Barber from PennEnvironment will cover the background to social change and tactical tools for advocacy.

Event Contact:
Annie Guadagnino
412-365-1878
pcwp@chatham.edu

RGGI in Pennsylvania: Opportunities to Grow Pennsylvania’s Clean Energy Economy
2020-02-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Live Webinar, Select a Country:
In October, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced that Pennsylvania would begin the process of joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). RGGI (pronounced “Reggie”) is a market-based initiative among ten states in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic that caps carbon pollution from the electric power sector while creating investment dollars for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and more. RGGI has been in operation for over ten years.

Join us for a webinar on Friday, February 28th at 12:00 Eastern to learn what RGGI is and what it means for Pennsylvania businesses. Speakers will provide a historical context of the program, examine Pennsylvania’s process for joining RGGI, and discuss opportunities for investment of RGGI proceeds in ways that will help to grow Pennsylvania’s economy. Speakers include: – Hayley Book, PA Dept. of Environmental Protection – Jackson Morris, Natural Resources Defense Council – Dan Reilly, Director of Public Affairs, Efficiency Vermont

Register here.

CleanTech Open 2020 Early Bird Application Due
2020-02-29 00:00 - 23:59
Cleantech Open is the oldest and largest accelerator for cleantech startups. It’s like a mini MBA. We run once a year for about 5 months, with most of the programming in the summer months. It’s virtual, with mentoring, an on-line curriculum, several in-person events in Boston and New York, showcasing, lots of networking including introductions to investors and strategics, and opportunities to compete for $40,000 in cash prizes and over $200,000 in in-kind products and services. Plus, our Global Forum event brings together all the startups in that year’s cohort from around the world for more prizes, showcasing, investor connections, and networking. In the Northeast we cover from Canada to Pennsylvania, and each cohort is 25-40 startups. We run about 30 events per year. We have over 400 alumni in the Northeast since 2005, and there are over 1500 worldwide. The 2019 Cleantech Open Northeast cohort is doing really well. Collectively they raised over $4 million between the start of the accelerator in May and December 2019, and several already have customers
The early bird deadline is February 29, 2020 (leap day!), and the application deadline is April 19, 2020.

Preparation for Prosperity Women's Event
2020-03-02 08:00 - 17:00 | University of Pittsburgh William Pitt Union, 3959 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Description

Join us for a FREE Women Business Enterprise Event! There will be 3 valuable sessions discussing:

Government Contracting Opportunities
Business Owner Health: Take Care of Yourself
Business Lifecycle Needs

Agenda:
8:00-8:30am: Networking, Registration,Breakfast
8:30-8:50am: Welcome, Introductions, Sponsor Thanks
8:50-8:58am: Transition to Sessions
9:05-10:00am: Session 1
10:05-11:00am: Session 2
11:05am-12:00pm: Session 3
12:15-1:15pm: Boxed Lunchtime Panel with Yvonne Campos-Next Act Fund
1:15-1:30pm: Final Remarks

Building Re-Tuning and Operations Conference
2020-03-03 08:00 - 16:00 | Nittany Lion Inn, 200 W Park Avenue, State College, PA, United States
Working at a school or municipality building and looking to enhance your energy performance? If so, this Conference is for you.
Join PennTAP for a Building Re-Tuning and Operations Conference for managers and employees overseeing the success of school and municipality building performance. Attendees will learn about low and no-cost opportunities to enhance their building performance to optimize energy efficiency.
The morning will feature educational sessions broken out into three tracks including Building Re-Tuning (BRT) topics for people new to energy sustainability, technology upgrades, and project funding available to implement projects. The afternoon will feature walkthroughs of campus buildings to put the morning’s learning into practice. Additionally, there will be more educational sessions available for participants wanting to learn more about BRT specialty topics. Other event highlights include: knowledgeable presenters, vendor networking, a roundtable of past BRT participants who will share their experiences, and the opportunity to earn 4 BOC points.
Agenda Overview

Morning

Breakfast and Registration
Networking
Educational sessions broken out into three tracks:

BRT Topics Training
Technology Upgrades
Project Funding Opportunities

Afternoon

Lunch
Roundtable of past BRT participants who will share their experiences
Site walkthroughs of campus buildings
More educational sessions

Early Bird Fee (now through January 31, 2020): $25
Registration Fee (beginning February 1, 2020): $35

Corporate Responsibility Frameworks 101
2020-03-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Green Building Alliance, 33 Terminal Way, Suite 331, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Join Green Building Alliance staff for an introduction to corporate social responsibility frameworks and rating systems, specifically relating to measuring equity in the workplace and operations. GBA’s Leslie Montgomery will present on the JUST, GEN, BCorp, ISO 26000, and other growing trends in the industry and the role corporate responsibility plays in our sustainable future. We will also hear from local organizations that have pursued these labels, including from 3R Sustainability’s Jana Lake.

Agenda Overview:

What is Corporate Social Responsibility?
Introduction to Frameworks
Local Case Study
Q&A

14th Annual Farm to Table Local Expo
2020-03-06 00:00 - 2020-03-15 23:59 | David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Join us for the 14th Annual Farm to Table Expo! We will be part of the Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show.
Vendors and speakers will be sampling and selling local farm products. Learn where to shop local all year round and stock up on your Buy Fresh Buy Local favorites!!

PA Brownfields Conference
2020-03-09 00:00 - 2020-03-11 23:59
The conference is planned in collaboration between;
the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania (ESWP), is held in different cities in PA, and offers high-quality educational sessions on important brownfield topics! Additional benefits include:

Earn PDH Credits for select sessions throughout the day and a half conference;
Conference activities, such as Mobile Workshops and Walking Tours highlighting the best of PA brownfields developments;
An Exhibit Hall of companies and organizations who can help ensure a successful brownfields project;
Networking reception and special guest speakers;
a Special Grant Writing Workshop sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; and much more!

Fighting for Our Future: No More Subsidies for Fossil Fuels!
2020-03-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Father Ryan Arts Center, 420 Chartiers Ave, McKees Rocks, PA, United States
Rally with PennFuture and our partners at the Capitol Rotunda in solidarity against House Bill 1100. This dangerous bill will inextricably link Pennsylvania’s economy to fossil fuels for decades to come, and will be disastrous for the health of our citizens and the environment.
We are calling on Gov. Wolf to veto this bill, and we are demanding that our legislators uphold that veto.
Current scheduled speakers include:
Jacquelyn Bonomo, President and C.E.O., PennFuture
State Representative Sara Innamorato, (21st House District)
State Representative Chris Rabb, (200th House District)
State Representative Carolyn Comitta, (156th House District)
State Senator Katie Muth, (44th Senatorial District)
Veronica Coptis, Executive Director, The Center for Coalfield Justice
Ashleigh Deemer, Deputy Director, PennEnvironment
Rabbi Daniel Swartz, Temple Hesed
Lunch will be provided. Click on the link above for more information and to register. (Registration encouraged but not required)

TRUTHSayers: Tarana Burke
2020-03-09 19:00 - 21:00 | August Wilson Center, 980 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Tarana Burke is a civil rights activist who was the original founder of the “Me Too” movement, which she started in 2006. It later became a global phenomenon that raised awareness about sexual harassment, abuse, and assault in society in 2017. In 2017, Burke and other influential female activists were named “the silence breakers” by Time magazine. She currently serves at the Girls for Gender Equity in Brooklyn as its senior director.
