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Cover, January 2008
January Calendar of Events
A calendar of events with a focus on promoting sustainability in our homes and communities.

Sustainable Building Advisor Certificate Program
January 4 through June 28
Kingston
A six-month program on maximizing a building's economic and environmental performance.
Tuition: $1,995. National Sustainable Building Advisor Program certification exam (optional): $250. Nine sessions at three-week intervals, Fridays 9am–5pm, Saturdays 9am–3pm. SUNY Ulster, Stone Ridge. Pre-registration required. (845) 687-5012. www.sunyulster.edu

Organic Gardening and Ecological Landscaping: The Natural Approach

January 5–26
Pocantico Hills
This series of four classes presented by the New York Botanical Gardens exploring the philosophy of the organic method and other organic gardening techniques. BYO lunch.
$370/$340. 10am–2:30pm Saturdays. Stone Barns Center. Pre-registration required through NYBG. (718) 817-8747. Course: GAR 308 Section A. www.stonebarnscenter.org.

Winterfest and Christmas Tree Mulching

January 5
Kingston
Turn your Christmas tree into mulch with the help of the staff from Forsyth Nature Center staff. Other activities include winter trees and bird presentations.
Free. 10am–2pm. Hasbrouck Park. (845) 331-1682 x. 132. www.forsythnaturecenter.org

Intro Lecture on Bees and Beekeeping

January 15
Rosendale/Cottekill
Introduction to the lives of honeybees, the plight of honeybee colonies, and the value of nurturing these incredible creatures.
$25. 6–8:30pm. Sustainable Living Resource Center. (845) 255-6113

IAHR Expo

January 22–24
New York City
The largest heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration trade show in the world. Includes green building technology, indoor air quality, energy conservation and reclaiming, and more. 
Pre-register online until January 11: Free. $20 at the door. Tuesday and Wednesday, 10am–6pm. Thursday, 10am–4pm. Javits Convention Center. (203) 221-9232. www.ahrexpo.comThe End



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GREEN EVENTS

> 9/16 – 9/17—East Coast Green – Meeting The Architecture 2030 Goals (Atlantic City). Sustainability is one of AIA's top priorities and climate change is everyone's concern, crossing state and regional boundaries. This conference will seek to benchmark how we are doing at meeting the Architecture 2030 goals and what still needs to be done. Bally's Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, NJ. All Day. More info here.
> Ongoing—WATER: H2O = LIFE (New York City). Examine the most vital liquid on Earth through a series of exhibits at the American Museum of Natural History.
> E-mail us to list your event here

RESOURCES
> New Jersey & Company — Business & Green news
> NYInc — Business & Green news
> NY House Magazine — Green Real Estate
> The Daily Green — The consumer's guide to green
> Green Inc. Blog — NYTimes.com — Energy and Green Business

GREEN NEWS SOURCES
> Alternative Energy News
> Climate Biz
> Climate Change News Digest
> Environmental News Network
> Global Climate Change from BBC News
> Green Business News
> GreenBiz.com
> Green Tech from CNET
> Greener Choices from Consumer Reports
> Greentech Media
> Greenwire
> Point Carbon
> Renewable Energy World
> Yale Environment 360
> Washington Post: Green Science. Policy. Living

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