[ August 4, 2009 3:00 pm to August 5, 2009 6:00 pm. ] Across the country, neighborhoods, civic associations, community activists and organizers are reclaiming vacant or idle land and transforming these parcels into green oases—gardens that often become a hub of community life, as well as productive, sustainable sources of fresh vegetables, flowers, herbs, fruits, and friendships.  Studies of cities that have long supported urban greening initiatives—like [...]

[ August 10, 2009 to August 12, 2009. ] The 2009 GREEN Building Summit brings together Industry, Academia, Policy Makers and Sports under one roof to discuss REAL SOLUTIONS to make a positive impact on the environment by reducing carbon footprint AND reducing energy costs.

Being held at the Westin Hotel in Richmond, VA.

Industry - You will have an opportunity to listen to industry experts [...]

[ August 12, 2009; 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. ] Join the JRGBC-Fredericksburg Interest Group for an open discussion and interest meeting regarding forming a Branch of the James River Green Building Council! Open to the public.

Come be a part of forwarding green building initiatives in Fredericksburg!

This meeting will take place at the Kenmore Inn, 1200 Princess Anne Str., Fredericksburg VA 22401. No RSVP is [...]

Governor Timothy M. Kaine on August 18th, 2009  accepted a check on behalf of the Commonwealth of Virginia for $80,203,300 in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The check, presented by William C. Early, Acting Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency, will be used to help create jobs, boost local [...]

[ August 20, 2009; 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. ]
JRGBC will be holding an Eco-Building Tour of the Ace Recycling Facility, an indoor materials recovery facility at The Sustainability Park in Chester, Virginia, on Thursday, August 20, 2009, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Members and non-members, plan on bringing yourself and your family to tour this brand new recycling facility, on track to receive a LEED Gold Certification.

Participants [...]

[ August 27, 2009; 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. ] The Charlottesville Branch of the James River Green Building Council is happy to announce that we will be hosting 5th District Congressman Tom Perriello on August 27 from 12:30-1:30 PM at the Charlottesville Community Design Center, 100 5th St NE, Charlottesville, VA‎, 22902.
At this unique event you will have the opportunity to meet Congressman Perriello [...]