Celebration of the seas is the first night of Blue Frontier Campaign’s Blue Vision Summit 4! Join them for a festive opening ceremony. Enjoy a panel of ocean artists, listen to some marine-themed music, explore a photo exhibit or watch a few short films and network with the who’s who of the ocean world. This event is part of Blue Vision Summit 4 and is free and open to the public. Refreshments and networking will follow the artists panel.

Speakers include: Jim Toomey, Ana Blanco, Barbara MacGillivray, Claudio Garzón, Asher Jay, Courtney Mattison, and Wyland

Location: Carnegie Institution for Science
1530 P st NW Washington DC 20005
Date & Time: Monday May 13th 6pm-10pm

FREE EVENT

Please register for a free ticket at: http://bit.ly/12KtxiY

Questions? Contact: 202-387-8030, info@bluefront.org

EnergySmart DC Public Information Meeting

Come learn about the District’s Comprehensive Energy Plan, a planning effort that will help us meet short- and long-term energy goals in DC. You’re invited to “Step up to the Mic” and share your ideas. Email community@energysmartdc.com to reserve a 5-minute time slot.

When: April 30, 6-8 pm
Where: District Architecture Center, 421 7th St NW

If you can’t attend, but want to learn more about what’s happening, or if you have ideas to share online, please visit http://energysmartdc.com

Saturday, April 20

Saturday afternoon, April 20th at 2 p.m. Robert Perciasepe, the Acting Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, will be discussing “Climate Change Basics and Current Efforts to Reduce Greenhouse Gases.” Mr. Perciasepe’s talk will be followed by question and answer session and light refreshments.

Hosted by Seabury at Friendship Terrace, in partnership with Wholeness for Humanity and St. Columba’s Episcopal Church.

Where: Friendship Terrace, 4201 Butterworth Pl NW
When: Saturday, April 20, 2pm

Monday, April 22 – EARTH DAY!

Sustainable DC Implementation Kickoff

Join DDOE and the Office of Planning this coming Monday, April 22, to hear about sustainability action happening now in the District and to start implementing the Sustainable DC plan. At this meeting, you can join the discussion to address the following topics needed to make the District the most sustainable city in the nation:

• Community Action
• Communication & Engagement
• Partnerships
• Removing obstacles

Date and Time: April 22, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: Luke C. Moore High School, 1001 Monroe St NE, Washington, DC
Getting there: Brookland Metro, Metrobuses (80, G8, H8), Bikeshare nearby on Monroe St
Please RSVP here to attend the Sustainable DC Implementation Kickoff!
If you would like to volunteer for the meeting, please contact Lee Goldstein (lee.goldstein@dc.gov).

“Think Globally, Act Locally”

Join Washington, DC Ward 3 Council Member Mary Cheh, Chair of the District’s Committee on Environment, Public Works and Transportation and Reid Detchon, Vice President for Energy and Climate at the United Nations Foundation and its top energy expert, on Monday, April 22 at 7:00.

Detchon will address why climate change matters to all of us. Councilmember Cheh will speak about what the city is doing to lead the way and how citizens can participate. Their comments will be followed by questions examining why one should care about the environment, prospects for change at the city, national and world levels, and Mayor Gray’s new vision for a Sustainable DC.

Hosted by Seabury at Friendship Terrace, in partnership with Wholeness for Humanity and St. Columba’s Episcopal Church.

Where: Friendship Terrace, 4201 Butterworth Pl NW
When: Saturday, April 20, 2pm

Sunday, April 28

Free Trees from English Ivy

Sunday, April 28 | 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. | Cleveland Park
Pitch in against ivy next weekend in the Melvin Hazen section of Rock Creek Park.

Tuesday, April 30

EnergySmart DC Public Information Meeting

Come learn about the District’s Comprehensive Energy Plan, a planning effort that will help us meet short- and long-term energy goals in DC. You’re invited to “Step up to the Mic” and share your ideas. Email community@energysmartdc.com to reserve a 5-minute time slot.

When: April 30, 6-8 pm
Where: District Architecture Center, 421 7th St NW

St. Columba’s Environment team is working with the Environmental Film Fest this year to show Bidder 70, the story of Tim DeChristopher’s activism.

Creator and star of the film, Tim DeChristopher (Bidder 70) has been serving a jail sentence as a result of his actions in this film. He is expected to be released on Earth Day.

• Moderated by Ray Suarez
• Film producers, Beth & George Gage, will be in attendance
• Magpie will be performing

Please attend and tell your friends! Reservations are not required, but if you have a large group, we encourage you to make arrangements ahead of time by contacting Greg Drury (Greg.Drury@wholenessforhumanity.com. There is a suggested donation of $7/ticket.

When: Friday, March 15 at 7:30pm
Where: St. Columba’s Episcopal Church
4201 Albemarle St., NW
(Metro: Tenleytown/ AU)

Volunters Needed!

We are supporting the St. Columba’s Environment team at this event with some help for setup and cleanup. Please let us know if you can join us by contacting Arno Boersma (arnovation@gmail.com). Setup will start at 5:30 and Cleanup will end at 11. Thanks!

Between MLK Day and the Inauguration, there are lots of things to do around town this weekend. We hope you’ll join us for two events!

English Ivy at Soapstone Valley

“Join Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service to celebrate the MLK weekend by cutting English Ivy from the trees in Rock Creek Park. This invasive vine grows up the trunks of trees into the canopy, weakening and eventually killing park trees.

“Please dress for the weather by wearing long pants and long sleeve shirts. Dressing in layers is the best option. If you have gloves, hand clippers, or loppers, feel free to bring them.

“Participants must be 16+ to use tools. Younger volunteers are welcome and can pick up trash and pull small vines by hand. Students can earn SSL hours.”

When: Saturday, January 19, 2013 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Where: Meet at the Soapstone Creek trail head on Albemarle Street NW, just east of Connecticut Ave.
Register: Rock Creek Conservancy

Bishop’s Bike Ride: Obama Inaugural and MLK Day Anacostia EcoTour*

This casual 12- to 15-mile ride connects the east and west sides of the Anacostia River, visiting eco-sites and environmental initiatives in action such as Virginia Avenue Community Garden, Judy’s Solar Home, the Urban Tree House at Anacostia Park and the Syphax School. It ends at the National Mall for Obama’s inaugural address at 1 pm, followed by lunch.

Meet: Monday, January 21 at 9am. Start at east entrance (on N St) of Nationals Ball Park.
Register: http://bit.ly/BikeEcotour. The cost is $10.
Contact: Greg.Drury@wholenessforhumanity.com

* First of the 2013 Episcopal Diocese of Washington’s Bishop’s Bike Rides, the Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, lead cyclist.

GREEN EMBASSIES BIKE TOUR

Missed the bike tour at the Expo? You have another chance!

Greg Drury, of Wholeness for Humanity, will be leading another Embassy Eco-tour on September 30 from 12-3pm.

Travel from Finland to Australia by way of Italy during this eco-bike embassy tour. Stop at various embassies that have strong environmental initiatives right here in DC and abroad. All via a 7 mile downhill Embassy Row ride into the heart of DC. Network with 80 participating cyclists. End at the 8th Annual GreenFestival DC at the Convention Center with 300 green vendors, presenters, food and festivities.

Registration and more information here:
http://bit.ly/RExvnW

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE

Did you know that today is the International Day of Peace? It is “a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.”

GlobeShift is celebrating with 108 Om chants around the world. To participate in DC, join one at:
Luminous Warrior – 12noon
Lincoln Memorial – 6pm

SEPT 8 – 10AM to 4PM – UDC PLAZA / VAN NESS METRO

Join us for DC’s 4th Annual Green Living Expo, a free community event connecting you to green technology, healthy food, local artisans, eco-friendly exhibitors, speakers, and live music.

Register here and then check in at the event for a chance to win a $100 eco-friendly prize pack!

Green Living Expo 2011 from Angeli Gabriel on Vimeo.