BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//BPS Healthy & Sustainable Schools - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:BPS Healthy & Sustainable Schools X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bostongreenschools.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for BPS Healthy & Sustainable Schools REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200302 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200305 DTSTAMP:20210328T040143Z CREATED:20190905T201502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210328T040143Z UID:5058-1583107200-1583366399@bostongreenschools.org SUMMARY:2020 Green Schools Conference DESCRIPTION: URL:https://bostongreenschools.org/event/2020-green-schools-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191108 DTSTAMP:20210328T191948Z CREATED:20191007T172403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210328T191948Z UID:5112-1573084800-1573171199@bostongreenschools.org SUMMARY:National Outdoor Classroom Day DESCRIPTION: URL:https://bostongreenschools.org/event/national-outdoor-classroom-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191101 DTSTAMP:20210327T170047Z CREATED:20191007T172504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210327T170047Z UID:5114-1569888000-1572566399@bostongreenschools.org SUMMARY:National Farm to School Month DESCRIPTION: URL:https://bostongreenschools.org/event/national-farm-to-school-month/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T200000 DTSTAMP:20210328T022816Z CREATED:20190905T194140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210328T022816Z UID:5054-1569434400-1569441600@bostongreenschools.org SUMMARY:Climate Ready Dorchester Open House DESCRIPTION: URL:https://bostongreenschools.org/event/climate-ready-dorchester-open-house/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190926 DTSTAMP:20210401T111623Z CREATED:20190806T202412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T111623Z UID:4689-1569369600-1569455999@bostongreenschools.org SUMMARY:U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Ceremony DESCRIPTION:BGA will be recognized on Wednesday\, September 25\, 2019 at the U.S. Department of Commerce Herbert C. Hoover Building as a 2019 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School. Representatives from BGA and BPS Facilities Management will be present at the ceremony. URL:https://bostongreenschools.org/event/u-s-department-of-education-green-ribbon-schools-ceremony/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190928 DTSTAMP:20210331T022406Z CREATED:20190806T195904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210331T022406Z UID:4680-1568937600-1569628799@bostongreenschools.org SUMMARY:Global Climate Strike DESCRIPTION:“Young people have woken up much of the world with their powerful Fridays for Future school strikes for the climate. As we deal with devastating climate breakdown and hurtle towards dangerous tipping points\, young people are calling on millions of us across the planet to disrupt business as usual by joining the global climate strikes on September 20\, just ahead of a UN emergency climate summit\, and again on September 27. \nTogether\, we will sound the alarm and show our politicians that business as usual is no longer an option. The climate crisis won’t wait\, so neither will we.” \nLearn more at https://strikewithus.org/boston. URL:https://bostongreenschools.org/event/global-climate-strike/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bostongreenschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Join-the-Global-Climate-Strikes-in-September-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190123T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190123T180000 DTSTAMP:20210401T153147Z CREATED:20181227T161816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T153147Z UID:4560-1548259200-1548266400@bostongreenschools.org SUMMARY:BPS + Greenovate Boston Youth Leaders Training DESCRIPTION:Do you want to learn more about climate change’s impacts on Boston? Do you want to be trained as a youth climate leader so you can make your schools and neighborhoods healthier\, greener places to learn\, play\, and live? \nRegister to become a GREENOVATE BOSTON YOUTH LEADER! \nJoin your fellow BPS students at a free GREENOVATE BOSTON YOUTH LEADERS training led by Greenovate Boston and Boston Public Schools. This training will empower students with City of Boston climate change knowledge\, leadership skills to train fellow students\, and resources to lead environmental actions back at their schools. Teachers are welcome and encouraged to join their students. \nThis training is open to any BPS high school student. After completion of the training\, Greenovate Boston Youth Leaders will be expected to return to their schools and organize other motivated students for:\n1) Participation in a similar training (a peer training experience) at their school.\n2) Selection and completion of a school-based environmental action. Greenovate Boston funding will be available to support the students’ actions. Ideas for actions will be brainstormed and shared at the training.\n3) Students will be invited to share their leadership with BPS and the City during a celebration in May/June.\n4) BPS will support the ongoing continuation of the students’ efforts through the formation of a permanent school-based student environmental organization/club (like BLS Youth Climate Action Network) or individual students’ leadership efforts in their own neighborhoods. \nGreenovate Boston and BPS staff will support students throughout all 4 steps. Support will include in-person coaching and mentoring\, networking connections\, funding\, and access to resources needed for the actions. \n▶ Training will be held Wednesday\, January 23rd from 4pm-6pm at Teen Central within the Copley Boston Public Library\, Johnson building\, second floor\, 700 Boylston St. Boston\, MA 02116. Copley Library is located near Copley Station on the Green Line\, Back Bay Station on the Orange Line\, and the 39 bus route.\n▶ Food and drinks will be provided during the training. \nQuestions? Contact BPS Sustainability and Environmental Resources Manager Katherine Walsh\, kwalsh4@bostonpublicschools.org\, 617-635-9576. \nRegister to become a GREENOVATE BOSTON YOUTH LEADER!\n  \nLoading… URL:https://bostongreenschools.org/event/bps-greenovate-boston-youth-leaders-training/ LOCATION:Copley Library\, 700 Boylston St.\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181002T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181002T173000 DTSTAMP:20210328T200336Z CREATED:20180917T153954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210328T200336Z UID:4458-1538496000-1538501400@bostongreenschools.org SUMMARY:Wellness Councils 101\, 3-Part Series\, 10/2-10/18 DESCRIPTION:  \nTake steps to create a safe\, healthy\, and sustaining learning environment at your school. Join us for a 3-part training series about forming and maintaining an active wellness council\, assessing a school & wellness environment\, and creating a wellness action plan. Learn more here.\nContact for additional information: Michelle Grohe URL:https://bostongreenschools.org/event/wellness-councils-101-3-part-series-10-2-10-18/ LOCATION:370 Columbia Road\, 370 Columbia Road\, Dorchester\, MA\, 02125\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T210000 DTSTAMP:20210331T232248Z CREATED:20180910T172547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210331T232248Z UID:4414-1538215200-1538254800@bostongreenschools.org SUMMARY:Discover Moakley DESCRIPTION:  \nExplore new recreational activities\, learn about resilient landscapes\, and discover the potential for Moakley Park. DISCOVER Moakley will be a full day of fun with food\, beach games\, skateboarding\, movies\, and more! This event is free to the public and family friendly. \nThe event is hosted by the City of Boston\, Boston Harbor Now\, The Trust for Public Land\, and the Department of Conservation and Recreation. \nIf you would like to volunteer\, please fill out this google form: https://goo.gl/6Bg9tF. URL:https://bostongreenschools.org/event/discover-moakley/ LOCATION:Joe Moakley Park\, 1005 Columbia Rd.\, Boston\, MA\, 02127\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180924 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181001 DTSTAMP:20210328T001108Z CREATED:20180910T173322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210328T001108Z UID:4421-1537747200-1538351999@bostongreenschools.org SUMMARY:Climate Preparedness Week DESCRIPTION:  \n URL:https://bostongreenschools.org/event/climate-preparedness-week/ LOCATION:Cities of Boston and Cambridge END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180503T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180504T170000 DTSTAMP:20210327T164859Z CREATED:20180111T163404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210327T164859Z UID:3824-1525334400-1525453200@bostongreenschools.org SUMMARY:Green Schools Conference & Expo 2018 DESCRIPTION:Advancing sustainable schools for all\n \nRegistration is now open for the Green Schools Conference & Expo 2018\nMay 3-4 | Denver\, Colorado \nThe Green Schools Conference & Expo is the only national event to bring together all the players involved in making green schools a reality: people who lead\, operate\, build and teach in U.S. schools. \nTwo days of programming offer inspiring keynote speakers\, informative workshops and breakout sessions and the chance to network with colleagues from across the country. This year\, GSCE will be hosted in partnership with Rocky Mountain Green\, a regional sustainability conference. URL:https://bostongreenschools.org/event/green-schools-conference-expo-2018/ LOCATION:Hyatt Regency\, Denver\, CO\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bostongreenschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GSC-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180123T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180123T140000 DTSTAMP:20210331T094110Z CREATED:20180111T161318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210331T094110Z UID:3818-1516701600-1516716000@bostongreenschools.org SUMMARY:Put a Price On It! Art & Youth Lobbying Day DESCRIPTION:Join Our Climate and friends from across New England in a community-wide call for climate advocacy and socially conscious art! As the generations most affected by climate change\, the power to advocate for strong and fair climate policy is in our hands. That’s why we’re inviting hundreds of participants like you to come together to fight for a price on carbon through a day of solidarity and art! \nFeaturing live music\, direct lobbying\, performance art\, and the MA mosaic created by young people across New England\, this collaborative event unites communities across the region in the fight for climate action and a celebration of our shared environment. \nWe are stronger together\, and together we will put a price on carbon! \nFor questions or inquiries about performing or contributing art to the mosaic\, email Carrie Cullen or Sarah Fadem at Carrie@Ourclimate.us // Sarah@ourclimate.us\n———- \nBrought to you by Our Climate. Our Climate mobilizes and empowers the generations most affected by climate change to educate the public and elected officials about equitable\, science-based policy solutions to protect a livable world. for more info\, visit ourclimate.us URL:https://bostongreenschools.org/event/put-a-price-on-it-art-youth-lobbying-day/ LOCATION:Massachusetts State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bostongreenschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Climate-Us-Lobby-Day.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171111 DTSTAMP:20170807T132019Z CREATED:20170807T131840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170807T132019Z UID:2971-1510099200-1510358399@bostongreenschools.org SUMMARY:2017 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo DESCRIPTION: URL:https://bostongreenschools.org/event/2017-greenbuild-international-conference-and-expo/ LOCATION:Boston Convention & Exhibition Center\, 415 Summer Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02210 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bostongreenschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Greenbuild-2017-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170811 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170814 DTSTAMP:20170807T131957Z CREATED:20170807T124639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170807T131957Z UID:2965-1502409600-1502668799@bostongreenschools.org SUMMARY:10th Annual Boston GreenFest DESCRIPTION: URL:https://bostongreenschools.org/event/10th-annual-boston-greenfest/ LOCATION:Boston City Hall Plaza\, 1 City Hall Square\, Boston\, MA\, 02201 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bostongreenschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/BGF-Flyer-1-Instagram.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170622T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170622T140000 DTSTAMP:20170608T180224Z CREATED:20170608T175906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170608T180224Z UID:2739-1498122000-1498140000@bostongreenschools.org SUMMARY:BPS Employee Job Fair: Part Time Custodians DESCRIPTION:Boston Public Schools Facilities Management will be holding an Employee Job Fair on Thursday\, June 22\, 2017 from 9am-2pm at the Campbell Resource Center.  \n  \nDetails: \nPart-time Custodial positions are available at the Boston Public Schools. Morning and Evening shifts are available; shifts vary: \n\nMinimum of 15 hours per week\nMaximum of 19 hours per week\n\n  \nRequirements: \n\nBoston residency is required.\nIf selected for hire\, a government issued picture ID and Social Security card are required at the time of application.\n\n  \nContact: \nFor questions regarding the event\, contact John McIntosh at jmcintosh@bostonpublicschools.org or 617-635-9162. \n  \n  URL:https://bostongreenschools.org/event/bps-employee-job-fair-part-time-custodians/ LOCATION:Campbell Resource Center\, 1216 Dorchester Avenue\, Dorchester\, MA\, 02125\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bostongreenschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2017-BPS-Custodial-Job-Fair.png ORGANIZER;CN="BPS Facilities Management":MAILTO:jmcintosh@bostonpublicschools.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170620T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170620T120000 DTSTAMP:20170607T181607Z CREATED:20170607T181607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170607T181607Z UID:2718-1497945600-1497960000@bostongreenschools.org SUMMARY:Boston Green Academy Green Action Expo DESCRIPTION:It is our pleasure to invite you to Boston Green Academy’s inaugural Green Action Expo! All juniors at BGA have been working on a Participatory Action Project that links a community issue of their choice with sustainability. They will be showcasing their findings at the Green Action Expo on June 20th\, from 8am-12pm at the Bolling Building in Dudley Square. Please see the attached invitation for more details. If you are able to attend\, please register through this link: Register Here! We hope to see everyone there! URL:https://bostongreenschools.org/event/boston-green-academy-green-action-expo/ LOCATION:Bruce C. Bolling Building\, 2300 Washington Street\, Roxbury\, MA\, 02119\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bostongreenschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/GreenActionExpoInvite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170616T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170616T130000 DTSTAMP:20170608T194057Z CREATED:20170608T194057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170608T194057Z UID:2796-1497614400-1497618000@bostongreenschools.org SUMMARY:Daylight Hour 2017 DESCRIPTION:A single hour when Building Energy Exchange asks you to TURN IT OFF!\nDaylight Hour is an annual social media campaign organized by the Building Energy Exchange to raise awareness about using natural daylight in lieu of electric lighting in offices. Launched in 2014\, this simple and engaging campaign asks participating offices to turn off their lights in day-lit spaces for one hour on the Friday before the summer solstice. \nLeading up to and during this hour\, offices around the world share their involvement on social media\, engaging their communities and showcasing their environmental commitment. \nJoin the City of Boston\, Boston Public Library\, and Boston Public Schools in Daylight Hour 2017! \nFriday\, June 16th\, 12pm-1pm URL:https://bostongreenschools.org/event/daylight-hour-2017/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bostongreenschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/daylight-hour.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170513T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170513T150000 DTSTAMP:20170524T144429Z CREATED:20170524T144429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170524T144429Z UID:1960-1494666000-1494687600@bostongreenschools.org SUMMARY:11th Annual Youth Summit on Climate and Sustainability DESCRIPTION:About the Summit\nThe Annual Youth Summit on Climate and Sustainability at MIT is in its 11th year. The day includes a keynote speaker\, free breakfast\, free lunch\, workshops\, and 30 plus exhibitors\, including Greenovate Boston\, Boston Green Fest\, Quabbin Regional HS Composting & Garden Club\, Rain Forest Reptiles\, Baja Face Painting\, the YouthCAN photo booth\, and many more.  The Summit generally draws around 200-250 students and educators from more than 50 area schools in Massachusetts and the Greater Boston area. It is hosted by Boston Latin School YouthCAN in partnership with the Technology and Culture Forum at MIT. \nEvery year the Summit focuses on a different theme related to climate change and sustainability.  This year the focus is:  Youth Activism and Social Justice as they relate to Climate Change and Sustainability.  We are delighted to announce that Mariama White Hammond\, will be our keynote speaker.  She will deliver a powerful message about youth activism and sustainability based on the extensive work she has done in the Boston community inspiring young change-makers and she will speak about the necessity of pursuing social justice as a central element of any and all sustainability work.   \nThe slate of workshops will address youth activism and the social justice issues that are connected to climate change and sustainability.   Tem Blessed and Blessed Energy\, a green hiphop group\, will kick off the day. \n  \nWorkshops:\nFuturistic Energy and Climate Change – MIT Student   \nWhat if we could power our houses with solar-energy\, drive our cars with grass\, and light our cities with nuclear fusion? Come hear about some of the cooler innovations in energy\, many of them happening right here at MIT. We’ll talk about what the future might hold\, and how new technologies can change what’s available now. \n  \nGetting to a Smarter Grid – Sara Harari\, Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies\, Yale School of Management  \nHave you ever thought about what happens when you turn on a light switch? It’s a bit complicated\, and it’s changing\, fast! Join us as we explore the electric grid and learn how smart meters\, solar panels\, and electric vehicles are dramatically changing what happens when you flip that switch.  \n  \n100% Renewable Energy: Why We Need It & How We Get It – Alliance for Climate Education Action Fellows  \nParticipants will explore the impact of unequal resource distribution; learn about benefits of 100% renewable energy for our health\, jobs\, and climate; and how we can use our voices to call for the change we need in City and State government. \n  \nClimate Impacts on Boston Harbor Islands & Less Resourced Coastal Regions – ClimaTeens\, NE Aquarium   \nLearn how climate change is affecting Boston Harbor specifically the Boston Harbor Islands and Boston’s less resourced coastal regions.  The New England Aquarium’s ClimaTeeens will talk through community-based solutions that can help us combat these environmental impacts. \n  \nHow Youth Activists Can Get Involved in Food Justice\, Zoe Fahy\, Boston Renaissance Charter Public School   \nHow can we empower each other to advocate for a food system that ensures everyone has the right to food produced in a way that respects people and the planet? From deportations of migrant workers to food deserts in low-income communities\, we’ll map out food systems issues and create an activist’s toolkit specific to our roles as students\, citizens\, community members\, and consumers.”      \n  \nExcited About EcoEntrepreneurship!  Karen Weber\, Executive Director\, Boston Green Fest  \nThis workshop will enable students to have direct input into planning the upcoming International Youth Summit that will take place on Sunday\, August 13th at Boston GreenFest and Faneuil Hall in honor of International Youth Day.  Over 100 student members of the United Nations from across the globe will be attending the summit with about 100 local Latino youth\, 100 Native American youth\, and many more local and regional youth (anticipated participation of around 400 youth ages 14-32).  We are excited to share the planning directly with youth who are inspired by nature\, business\, and event planning. \n  \nThe Shark: A Species We Could Not Live Without – Isabelle Cadene  \nFind out why every living thing on this planet relies on a healthy ocean. Learn how climate change and the threat of extinction for sharks can affect this\, causing both environmental and humanitarian crises. There will be the showing of a short\, animated film with follow-up discussion and Q&A. \n  \nClimate\, Racism + Capitalism – Mike Prokosch\, Boston Climate Action Network & Michel LeGendre\, Stop Corporate Abuse  \nIn this participatory workshop we’ll explore ways that racism\, capitalism\, and energy-intensive economies have created the climate crisis as well as the denial that is blocking solutions. We’ll also discuss what people in Boston are doing about it. \n  \nThe State Legislature: Protecting Water & Natural Resources – Hannah Traggis\, Project Green Schools  \n On March 21st\, 2017\, Project Green Schools President\, Mark Thekkethala and Vice President\, Belle Allmendinger\, unified a large group of students at the Massachusetts Water Forum Youth Summit to create a resolution that will be submitted to the Massachusetts State Legislature. In solidarity with the United Nations International Water Day\, this resolution seeks to create a Water Awareness Week in perpetuity for the state of Massachusetts. There is much work still to be done in order to successfully submit the bill and see it through to become signed into law. Join us as we invite you to learn about and participate in this historic\, student-led\, legislative process!  \n  \nForestry and Climate Change: Maple Syrup\, Storm Surge\, and Forest Carbon – Laura Green\, Co-President\, Yale Society of American Foresters \nCome learn about some of the current challenges forest managers face with regards to climate change both as an ecological and a social justice issue.  This workshop will examine the social and equity dimensions the impacts of climate change on our region’s forests\, as well as efforts to prevent or redirect those impacts. We will look at maple sugaring and forest-dependent economies\, as well as urban forests and ecosystem services\, as a way to think about rights\, justice\, and climate governance. Get connected with Yale Forestry students to have your questions answered. \n  \nSchedule for the 2017 Summit:\n9:00 – 10:00   Registration/Check In \n10:00 – 11:00  Welcome\, Green Hip Hop\, Blessed Energy; Mariama White Hammond\, Keynote \n11:00 – 12:00  Workshops \n12:00 – 1:30    Lunch/Exhibitors/Activities \n1:30 – 3:00     Networking\, Recognition\, & Raffle Prizes! \n  \nWhen and Where:  Saturday\, May 13th in the Stata Center at 32 Vassar Street in Cambridge\, MA.   URL:https://bostongreenschools.org/event/bls-youthcan-summit-2017/ LOCATION:MIT Stata Center\, 32 Vassar Street\, Cambridge\, MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bostongreenschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Summit2017Banner.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR