Registration extended: new class added! No-cost, six-session course: “How to Be an Agent of Change”
Six Wednesdays: February 15, 22, 29, 7, 14, break, April 11, 6:00pm-7:45pm
Six Thursdays: February 23, March 1, 8, 15, 22, break, April 12, 6:00pm-7:45pm
(Above times don’t work for you? Contact us to hear about additional course offerings.)
The International Sustainability Leadership Project being hosted by The City of Beaverton July 18-August 5 is accepting applications from potential participants between the ages of 18-24 years old. The project will bring together a total of 60 young people from the Portland area and Beaverton's international sister cities in Russia, South Korea, France, Japan, Taiwan and Germany to explore the latest in sustainability through workshops, tours and interactive discussions with leaders from the local sustainability community. There is no charge to project participants and the benefits are many.
Families come celebrate a greener lifestyle! 100+ Vendors, Music, Activities & Seminars focusing on holistic pregnancy, childbirth, healthy non-toxic homes, green products and early education. Featuring Portland Green Parenting's Clothing, Toy and Gear Swap, Zenana Spa and Wellness Center's Family Relaxation Station, Mother Nature's Diaper Derby and Teddy Bear's Organic Picnic by The Merry Kitchen and more. A $3 suggested donation goes to the International Center for Traditional Childbearing. www.GreenSproutsFest.com
Course Description
Discover why an increasing number of home builders in the Northwest are implementing green building construction practices. Distinguish between the region's three most prominent green building certification programs: Earth Advantage® New Homes, ENERGY STAR® Homes, and LEED® for Homes. Discover the value and benefits of sustainable building practices and learn about the future of the residential green building market.
Continuing Education Credits Available
AIA: 2 Learning Units
CCB: 2 elective hours
The S.T.A.R. (Sustainability Training for Accredited Real Estate Professionals) program gives real estate professionals the tools to market, sell, and communicate with clients about green building. In this two-day course, participants learn about the Northwest’s leading green home certification programs while gaining the skills needed to help clients with their sustainable needs and green building questions.
As a S.T.A.R. graduate, you will be able to do the following:
• Differentiate yourself in the marketplace with green building knowledge;
