http://www.greenfestivals.org/san-francisco-2008/
http://www.greenfestivals.org/event-updates/san-francisco-hosts-7th-annual-green-festival/
November 14-16, 2008
Friday – 12pm – 7pm
Saturday – 10am – 7pm
Sunday – 11am – 6pm
Location: Concourse Exhibition Center 8th and Brannan, day passes are $15 or you can get a weekend pass.
Walking outside rather than inside — even for just 15 minutes — makes you feel happier, more energetic and more protective of the environment, found two studies involving 220 students conducted by psychologists at Carleton University in Ottawa. Researcher Elizabeth Nisbet suggests the findings have broader implications for well-being and mental health
Eco-designer, Kirsten Flynn, is giving a class for the Palo Alto Adult School entitled: “Green Interior Design- The Nuts and Bolts” Wednesday Oct 15 and 22 time is 7-9pm. Located at 50 Embarcadero Rd, PA High School, Room 306 [register first]. Kristen’s web site tells more about her experience and references.
She suggests learning about the materials and asking questions about techniques, products, use, and alternatives. She picks Reclaim, a store in Menlo Park as a good resource. Other easy choices include low VOC paint, generally picking products w/o the nasty chemicals for any selection.
To learn more and build green skills – - -There is a organization that certifies green designers – Build it Green in Berkeley. Build it Green has programs and services, links, and green home tours. Canada College also offers interior design classes.
As the economy slumps, I hear so many stories of young people looking for and not finding a great job. Take a look at a GREEN job, this area is booming! There are jobs in solar installation, home upgrades, switching water guzzling lawns to food gardens and many others…. the spectrum is wide, and jobs are growing as services and technologies mature past the idea stage. OK, maybe you’d love to do this… but HOW?
Get training at JOB TRAIN… located in Menlo Park, this amazing resource is able to help with all kinds of areas, testing, training, and life basics like health care. How do I know? I am a working happy graduate of JOB TRAIN it was OICW back then - I have the best job of my life. They can help.
Contact JOB TRAIN – 1200 O’Brien Dr. Menlo Park, CA 94025; phone: 650-330-6429, or go to their web site www.jobtrainworks.org .
Take a look at this video clip JobTrain’s solar program and Open House.
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