February 2-5
Union Station Marriott
St. Louis, MO

The lineup of speakers include Jeff Moyer, farm manager of Rodale Institute; Jeffrey Smith, author of “Seeds of Deception”; Jim Long, author of 23 books on urban edible landscapes; Jordon Rubin, founder of Garden of Life and Beyond Organic; and a full day of “Iron Chef” competition featuring some of the best of St. Louis chefs. Eight concurrent hands-on workshops will be presented on such topics as aquaponic production of tilapia and shrimp by KY State Universities experts; tree grafting classes by Stark Bros; best of bramble cultivers for Midwest climates; cheese-making; showing of the documentary, “What’s Organic about Organic.” Visit their website for more information and how to register. Cost: $195 http://www.missouriorganic.org/

February 3-5
Saint Paul, MN

All workshops are presented, or co-presented, by actual practitioners, meaning farmer market managers, distributors, farmers, chefs, etc. Interpreters accompany the participants as they visit the exhibit tables so to facilitate discussion and exchange. http://www.mnfoodassociation.org/

February 6
Fairmont, Minnesota

Hear about the Minnesota Cover Crop Decision Tool, tillage radish research, winter rye research, and cover crop effects on soil health. Four Minnesota farmers will also be sharing their stories as part of a grower panel. Registration for the free day-long meeting begins at 9:30 am. http://www.minnesotaagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=41&yr=2012

February 8-9
Sioux Falls, South Dakota

“The 2012 conference is titled “Resilient Sustainability: Global Dairy Issues, Now and in the Future” and will feature numerous expert speakers and a producer panel. The Extension services of South Dakota, Iowa, North Dakota, Nebraska and Minnesota, along with the Southwest Minnesota Dairy Profit Group and Midwest Dairy Association, are coordinating the conference. Link: http://igrow.org/events/i29dairyconference/

This informal lunch meeting on February 8th will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Nature Center on the West end of Pioneers Park, 3201 South Coddington Avenue.

Pioneers Park Nature Center will host Lincoln’s first Green Team Roundtable of 2012 on Wednesday, February 8th. Green Team Roundtables are peer-to-peer networking meetings organized by WasteCap Nebraska for green teams and individuals committed to sustainable business practices.

Cost to attend the event is $10 or $8 for WasteCap Nebraska members, and includes a zero-waste lunch prepared by the Greta’s Gourmet. Registration and payment must be made by noon on Monday, February 6 at www.wastecapne.org/greenteams/.

Julie Diegel of WasteCap Nebraska will offer a presentation, “From Good Green Ideas to Sustainable Business Solutions,” describing how to organize and maintain momentum for a successful green team. Richard Sutton, professor at the Dept. of Agronomy & Horticulture at UNL and designer of several green (living) roofs in Lincoln, will provide information about the design and maintenance of his living roofs. Kicking off the meeting will be a representative from the City of Lincoln’s Cleaner Greener Lincoln program seeking feedback on the City’s new sustainability plan and energy efficiency policy for buildings- one of the best reasons for a green roof.

For more information on hosting opportunities, upcoming Roundtable locations and topics go to www.wastecapne.org/greenteams or call Julie Diegel at 402-434-7376.

Join us every Thursday from 5:00pm – 6:00pm for a presentation on green topics. All presentations are free and open to the public. Topics can range from recycling to gardening to energy efficiency. Check our website, http://www.ecostoresne.org for the current schedule.

February 9 – Indoor Air Quality
Doug Boyd, Woods Bros Realtor and Lincoln Green by Design President
A review of the common hazards and contaminants to the air in our buildings. What is the impact to our health and how can we make the air in our buildings better?

At this happy hour, you can plan the future.

Every Thursday 5:00pm to 6:00pm.
Free and open to the public.
Eco Products & Services Center
Conference room
530 West P Street, Lincoln, Nebraska

“Sustainability of Water Resources in Nebraska”
by Jeff Beuttner, Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District

Join Wachiska Audubon on Thursday, February 9, at 7:00 p.m. at which time we’ll learn about water resources in Nebraska. CNPPID generates electricity for Nebraska’s homes, farms, and industry. Recreation is another benefit of their hydro-irrigation project. Nebraskans and visitors enjoy fishing, boating, swimming, camping, and other recreational opportunities provided by large and small lakes in the region. This project also provides habitat for many species of fish, birds and other wildlife, a result of Central’s active role in creating and preserving habitat in the Platte River Valley.

Meetings are held in the Dick Administration Building on the Union College Campus, 3800 South 48th Street, in Lincoln. An elevator is provided; refreshments are served following the program. Programs are free and open to the public. For more information call the Wachiska office, 402-486-4846.

February 10th and 11th
Nebraska City

Featuring Fred Kirschenmann. Other sessions will include; permaculture, organic research, grazing, aronia berries, farm bill and many more. There will also be a full hands-on youth program that includes the Arbor Day Tree Adventure. Visit, http://nebsusag.org/conference.shtml for details.

Healthy Farms Conference
Friday, Feb. 10th
Saturday, Feb. 11th, 2012

www.nebsusag.org/conference.shtml

Tuesday, February 14th
noon – 1:30pm
Lincoln Community Foundation
215 Centennial Mall South
5th floor conference room

The public is welcome.

Join us every Thursday from 5:00pm – 6:00pm for a presentation on green topics. All presentations are free and open to the public. Topics can range from recycling to gardening to energy efficiency. Check our website, http://www.ecostoresne.org for the current schedule.

February 16 – reEnergize Lincoln
Justin Lowndes, reEnergize Lincoln
reEnergize Lincoln provides $2,000, or more, to make homes more comfortable and save people money! The reEnergize Program is a collaboration between Omaha and Lincoln aimed at putting money back into the community by reducing our energy use through upgrades like air sealing, insulation, efficient furnaces or air conditioners, and lighting efficiency, by increasing property values, and by building the energy upgrade market. This all adds up to more comfortable homes and more money in people’s pockets. Check out reEnergizeprogram.org to learn more.

At this happy hour, you can plan the future.

Every Thursday 5:00pm to 6:00pm.
Free and open to the public.
Eco Products & Services Center
Conference room
530 West P Street, Lincoln, Nebraska

Wednesday, February 16th
5:30pm – 8:30pm
Noodle Zoo (4950 Dodge Street Omaha, NE)

Chapter Board Members Shervin Ansari (Kiewit Building Group) Sarah Gudeman (Morrissey Engineering) will present the recently released “LEED Project Submittal Tips” from GBCI

Presentation length will be approximately 1 hour, with time for discussion and networking after as the restaurant is reserved for our group that evening. A buffet-style dinner of heavy appetizers and cash bar (beer and wine) will be provided.

Free for USGBC NFC Members (non-members – $25).
RSVP to chair@usgbcne.org

Bioneers are biological pioneers working to create solutions through environmental education, social justice and network cultivation, by uniting nature, culture and spirit. Bioneers share stories of how great a difference the actions of one person can make.

This winter and spring gatherings will be in Lincoln homes from 4 to 7pm on the third Saturday of the month. You are welcome to join us for potluck conversation and screening of the Bioneers speakers.

Feb. 18, 2012 Janine & Steve – 920 S. 8th Street
Mar. 17, 2012 Wooly & Jackie (northside) – 6115 Huntington Ave.
April 14, 2012 Rick Petty – 3827 S. 15th
May 19, 2012 Amy Rose-Brt – 2411 S. 8th
June 16th 2012 The Growing Place – email for directions
July (TBA) Andrew Tonnies – 958 County Rd R, North Bend

http://www.beamingbioneersnebraska.org or contact@beamingbioneersnebraska.org We are on Facebook at Nebraska Bioneers, or keep in touch with us on our Yahoo Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lincolnbioneers Look for us at Lincoln Earth Day – April 22, 2012.

Two dates available:
Wednesday, February 22nd
8:30am – 4:30pm
Ayars & Ayars(2436 North 48th Street, Lincoln, NE)

Thursday, February 23rd
8:30am – 4:30pm
Lindsay Corporation (2222 111th St, Omaha, NE)

Cost: $325 for WasteCap Members, $475 for Non-Members, $225 for students. (USGBC members will receive a $50 discount!)

Register at:
“http://www.wastecapne.org/?page_id=2576®event_action=register&event_id=33&name_of_event=C+%26amp%3B+D+Waste+Recycling+Training+Workshops+”:http://www.wastecapne.org/?page_id=2576®event_action=register&event_id=33&name_of_event=C+%26amp%3B+D+Waste+Recycling+Training+Workshops+

Nationwide, owners are requiring construction waste recycling as a part of sustainable building and to cut costs in this tight economy. Those who know how to recycle will be at a market advantage. The WasteCap Construction and Demolition Recycling Training and Accreditation teaches the skills necessary to develop, manage, monitor, document and promote a successful recycling program for construction and demolition debris. It also provides training to obtain LEED points for construction waste management.

Learning Objectives:

• Develop reuse and recycling programs on construction or

demolition sites.

• Prepare a construction waste management plan


• Document reuse and recycling results.

• Educate crews and monitor programs for best compliance and efficiency.

Attendees Receive

• Accreditation in Construction Waste Recycling


• Construction and Demolition Waste Management Toolkit


• Everything you need to meet criteria for LEED’s Materials and Resources Credits

• 7.5 CEU’s (for LEED AP’s)

Wednesday, February 22nd
12pm – 1:00pm
Scott Conference Center (6450 Pine Street, Omaha, NE)

Cost is $15 for NFC Members and $25 for non-members (cash/check only). Students may attend at a discounted rate of $10.

Second chance to see the presentation:
Date: Thursday, February 23rd
Time: 12pm – 1:00pm
Location: Holiday Inn, Downtown Lincoln, (141 N 9th St, Lincoln, NE)

Cost is $15 for NFC members and NSPE members, $25 for non-members (cash/check only). Students may attend for a discounted rate of $10.

Check-in for both events begins at 11:30am and lunch will be provided. The presentation will begin promptly at noon and runs until 1:00pm.

RSVP to: programs@usgbcne.org with the following information: your GBCI and/or AIA #, first and last name, company name, email, and phone #.

This month we will have live presentations in Omaha and Lincoln given by Baani Singh, Assoc. AIA LEED AP BD+C, Healthy LEED and Green Development Coordinator with the Center for Active Design

The presentation, Active Design 101: An Introduction to New York City’s Active Design Guidelines is a 1-hour presentation and discussion session that will: – explore the relationship between health and the built environment – provide an overview of the Guidelines and its list of urban design and building design strategies – examine synergies between Active Design, environmental sustainability, and universal design – highlight current NYC policy initiatives – and share details on a LEED Innovation Credit for Physical Activity.

More information, including a free electronic copy of the Active Design Guidelines, can be found at: www.nyc.gov/adg

This session is eligible for 1 CE / CM Unit through co-sponsorship with AIANY, the APA Metro Chapter, and USGBC.

Join us every Thursday from 5:00pm – 6:00pm for a presentation on green topics. All presentations are free and open to the public. Topics can range from recycling to gardening to energy efficiency. Check our website, http://www.ecostoresne.org for the current schedule.

February 23 – Milestone Local Surfaces
Jen Carlson, Milestone Local Surfaces
Milestone will present an overview of the origins of Milestone and the reasons behind their new approach to manufacturing. Milestone differentiates themselves by offering a highly durable, fully custom product made from locally sourced raw materials. Learn more http://www.milestonelocalsurfaces.com/

Attendees will learn more about the following topics: – Local recycling issues and Milestone’s up-cycled raw materials – Community scale manufacturing – Recycled glass composites and product comparisons – Sustainable materials and LEED credits

At this happy hour, you can plan the future.

Every Thursday 5:00pm to 6:00pm.
Free and open to the public.
Eco Products & Services Center
Conference room
530 West P Street, Lincoln, Nebraska

Field Trip – Regal Bald Eagles at Branched Oak Lake and Pawnee Lake
Sunday, February 26
1:30 p.m.

There’s something about the sight of a live bald eagle that can make birders feel a little more patriotic. Our national bird is making a comeback and can sometimes be seen at area lakes in winter. After being listed under the federal Endangered Species Act in 1976, the bald eagle went on to become a poster child for successful conservation. Approximately 100,000 bald eagles formerly occupied the lower 48 states, but habitat loss, shooting, trapping, and pesticides such as DDT reduced the population to less than 1000 by the 1960s. After DDT was outlawed, the species began making a comeback in the late 1980s, was down-listed from endangered to threatened in 1996, and removed from the list completely in 2007.

We’ll drive to different vantage points at Branched Oak Lake State Recreation Area to check for these majestic birds and end our afternoon at Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area with a short hike at dusk where we hope to hear owls calling.

Meet Sunday, February 26 at 1:30 p.m. on the south side of the State Capitol in Lincoln across from the governor’s mansion at 15th and H Streets to caravan or carpool to the lake. Bring binoculars and scope if you have them. The public is welcome. If you have questions call John at 402-475-7275.

Peacemaking Workshop XXVI – Mind the Gap: Between 99 and 1
March 4th
1:30pm – 5:30pm
Free Community Event
Optional meal following (free will offering)
First United Methodist Church
2723 North 50th St.
Lincoln, NE

Keynote: Jim Hightower
“America’s Leaders are Small, but Americans are Not; Turning our Leaders’ Failures into our Inspiration”
More information, www.firstumclincoln.org

Wednesday, March 7th, 2012
8:00am – 5:00pm
Scott Conference Center, 6450 Pine Street in Omaha, Nebraska

EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS JANUARY 31st, 2012!

50% OF THE EXHIBITION FLOOR IS SOLD! DO NOT MISS OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY! TWO DEMO TRAILER SPOTS AVAILABLE!

Please consider sponsoring our event or providing a speaker sponsored by your organization. Speaker application and Sponsoring options are available on the website: AEI/ASHRAE Expo.

Exhibitors will be able to improve local market exposure to building design and construction professionals for their product and services. Please visit our website and check our program.e a special sponsorship option for Professional Organizations.

Participate in the first annual AEI/ASHRAE Expo on March 7th, 2012! The event is sponsored by the Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI) and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).

This event will present an opportunity to engineers, architects, contractors, building managers and owners, interior designers, students and others involved in the building industry to learn about new technologies, applications and methodologies used in design, construction and building operations
At the 2012 AEI/ASHRAE Expo you will have access to more than 200 professionals involved in the building industry. Sponsoring an event at this conference will position your organization for future success. Recognition includes, but is not limited to Sponsor List on the AEI/ASHRAE Expo website, listing on the invitation letter to the attendees, introduction and brief remarks at the event, and contact information to attendees’‘ list

To local professional organization the event is providing an opportunity for membership promotion and marketing their society. A sponsorship of $250.00 to sponsor the social hour after the event will include a 2×5 table at the expo.

It will be a one day Technical Conference and Expo for professionals and students involved in the building industry. It will be held at the Scott Conference Center located at 6450 Pine Street in Omaha, Nebraska from 8am to 5pm

If you have any questions please contact us at: info@aei-ashraexpo.org

Tuesday, March 12th
noon – 1:30pm
Lincoln Community Foundation
215 Centennial Mall South
5th floor conference room

The public is welcome.

Bioneers are biological pioneers working to create solutions through environmental education, social justice and network cultivation, by uniting nature, culture and spirit. Bioneers share stories of how great a difference the actions of one person can make.

This winter and spring gatherings will be in Lincoln homes from 4 to 7pm on the third Saturday of the month. You are welcome to join us for potluck conversation and screening of the Bioneers speakers.

Mar. 17, 2012 Wooly & Jackie (northside) – 6115 Huntington Ave.
April 14, 2012 Rick Petty – 3827 S. 15th
May 19, 2012 Amy Rose-Brt – 2411 S. 8th
June 16th 2012 The Growing Place – email for directions
July (TBA) Andrew Tonnies – 958 County Rd R, North Bend

http://www.beamingbioneersnebraska.org or contact@beamingbioneersnebraska.org We are on Facebook at Nebraska Bioneers, or keep in touch with us on our Yahoo Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lincolnbioneers Look for us at Lincoln Earth Day – April 22, 2012.

Bioneers are biological pioneers working to create solutions through environmental education, social justice and network cultivation, by uniting nature, culture and spirit. Bioneers share stories of how great a difference the actions of one person can make.

This winter and spring gatherings will be in Lincoln homes from 4 to 7pm on the third Saturday of the month. You are welcome to join us for potluck conversation and screening of the Bioneers speakers.

April 14, 2012 Rick Petty – 3827 S. 15th
May 19, 2012 Amy Rose-Brt – 2411 S. 8th
June 16th 2012 The Growing Place – email for directions
July (TBA) Andrew Tonnies – 958 County Rd R, North Bend

http://www.beamingbioneersnebraska.org or contact@beamingbioneersnebraska.org We are on Facebook at Nebraska Bioneers, or keep in touch with us on our Yahoo Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lincolnbioneers Look for us at Lincoln Earth Day – April 22, 2012.

Bioneers are biological pioneers working to create solutions through environmental education, social justice and network cultivation, by uniting nature, culture and spirit. Bioneers share stories of how great a difference the actions of one person can make.

This winter and spring gatherings will be in Lincoln homes from 4 to 7pm on the third Saturday of the month. You are welcome to join us for potluck conversation and screening of the Bioneers speakers.

April 14, 2012 Rick Petty – 3827 S. 15th
May 19, 2012 Amy Rose-Brt – 2411 S. 8th
June 16th 2012 The Growing Place – email for directions
July (TBA) Andrew Tonnies – 958 County Rd R, North Bend

http://www.beamingbioneersnebraska.org or contact@beamingbioneersnebraska.org We are on Facebook at Nebraska Bioneers, or keep in touch with us on our Yahoo Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lincolnbioneers Look for us at Lincoln Earth Day – April 22, 2012.

Greening The Heartland 2012 Indianapolis Conference
May 16-18, 2012!

New Deadline for submissions: January 31, 2012!

More information at www.greeningtheheartland.org/call-for-presenters/

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE The Greening the Heartland Conference brings leaders of the green building community together for three days of sessions, exhibits and networking. More than 35 sessions will address challenges, solutions and innovations in green building, design and technology. The 2012 GTH Conference is organized around a broad theme of Building Community with an agenda designed to expand the target audience.

PRESENTATION TYPES
Presentation (75 minutes) – Speaker(s) sharing best practices, trends and proven applications.
Panel (75 minutes) – Multiple experts presenting information and responding to questions.
PROPOSAL SELECTION Sessions will be selected based on compelling content, relevance to conference objectives, presenters’ knowledge of subject, clarity of purpose, presenters’ speaking experience and performance (if applicable) and overall balance among content areas.

PRESENTER BENEFITS One conference registration will be awarded to each selected presenter. Presenters are responsible for providing copies of handouts at their own expense.

HOW TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS Please submit your proposal by mail. Proposals are due December 31, 2011.

Greening the Heartland – Call for Presenters
6408 Dahlia Drive Indianapolis, IN 46217
info@greeningtheheartland.org

May 16-18, 2012

NEW! Register by March 17th and save $70!

New Deadline for submissions: January 31, 2012!

More information at www.greeningtheheartland.org/call-for-presenters/

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE The Greening the Heartland Conference brings leaders of the green building community together for three days of sessions, exhibits and networking. More than 35 sessions will address challenges, solutions and innovations in green building, design and technology. The 2012 GTH Conference is organized around a broad theme of Building Community with an agenda designed to expand the target audience.

PRESENTATION TYPES
Presentation (75 minutes) – Speaker(s) sharing best practices, trends and proven applications.
Panel (75 minutes) – Multiple experts presenting information and responding to questions.
PROPOSAL SELECTION Sessions will be selected based on compelling content, relevance to conference objectives, presenters’ knowledge of subject, clarity of purpose, presenters’ speaking experience and performance (if applicable) and overall balance among content areas.

PRESENTER BENEFITS One conference registration will be awarded to each selected presenter. Presenters are responsible for providing copies of handouts at their own expense.

HOW TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS Please submit your proposal by mail or email using this form. Proposals are due December 31, 2011.

Greening the Heartland – Call for Presenters
6408 Dahlia Drive Indianapolis, IN 46217
info@greeningtheheartland.org

Bioneers are biological pioneers working to create solutions through environmental education, social justice and network cultivation, by uniting nature, culture and spirit. Bioneers share stories of how great a difference the actions of one person can make.

This winter and spring gatherings will be in Lincoln homes from 4 to 7pm on the third Saturday of the month. You are welcome to join us for potluck conversation and screening of the Bioneers speakers.

May 19, 2012 Amy Rose-Brt – 2411 S. 8th
June 16th 2012 The Growing Place – email for directions
July (TBA) Andrew Tonnies – 958 County Rd R, North Bend

http://www.beamingbioneersnebraska.org or contact@beamingbioneersnebraska.org We are on Facebook at Nebraska Bioneers, or keep in touch with us on our Yahoo Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lincolnbioneers Look for us at Lincoln Earth Day – April 22, 2012.

Bioneers are biological pioneers working to create solutions through environmental education, social justice and network cultivation, by uniting nature, culture and spirit. Bioneers share stories of how great a difference the actions of one person can make.

This winter and spring gatherings will be in Lincoln homes from 4 to 7pm on the third Saturday of the month. You are welcome to join us for potluck conversation and screening of the Bioneers speakers.

June 16th 2012 The Growing Place – email for directions
July (TBA) Andrew Tonnies – 958 County Rd R, North Bend

http://www.beamingbioneersnebraska.org or contact@beamingbioneersnebraska.org We are on Facebook at Nebraska Bioneers, or keep in touch with us on our Yahoo Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lincolnbioneers Look for us at Lincoln Earth Day – April 22, 2012.

Bioneers are biological pioneers working to create solutions through environmental education, social justice and network cultivation, by uniting nature, culture and spirit. Bioneers share stories of how great a difference the actions of one person can make.

This winter and spring gatherings will be in Lincoln homes from 4 to 7pm on the third Saturday of the month. You are welcome to join us for potluck conversation and screening of the Bioneers speakers.

July (TBA) Andrew Tonnies – 958 County Rd R, North Bend

http://www.beamingbioneersnebraska.org or contact@beamingbioneersnebraska.org We are on Facebook at Nebraska Bioneers, or keep in touch with us on our Yahoo Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lincolnbioneers Look for us at Lincoln Earth Day – April 22, 2012.