Upcoming Events

On Tuesday, July 7, 2009 Dockside Green and the Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI) will officially open Dockside’s biomass gasification plant – Canada’s first urban gasification energy facility. The opening launches the partnership between Dockside Green and CCI’s Climate Positive Development Program.

This year’s conference will include opportunities to discuss topics including Technology and Innovation, Agriculture and Green Energy Alternatives that are increasingly relevant in today’s world.

Join us for the 3rd Annual Green Drinks Victoria Celebration: Building a Legacy. This is like no other Green Drinks gathering during the year - July's Green Drinks will be at Royal Roads from 6-8 pm on Tuesday, July 14th. There will be a green market place featuring local green entrepreneurs, businesses, community and environmental groups as well as great discussion and refreshment.

Join certified Transition Trainers in Nelson, BC for a 2 day workshop introducing the skills and practices required to initiate a Transition Town model of local response to global challenges. Learn how to start a transition group in your community, how to build awareness of peak oil and climate change, and how to engage citizens from all walks of life in neighbourhood or community projects.

This two-day course is designed for site superintendents, supervisors, site safety officers, and managers of the trades to gain the skills and knowledge needed to coordinate, supervise, and train crews on site. Learn to train your staff about green building basics for each job site in the familiar format of a safety orientation.

This engaging workshop will provides context and history for how corporate sustainability is now part of mainstream business lexicon, is a core business driver, and how the decision making environment has changed as a result.

Geoexchange systems are recognized as the most energy efficient means of heating and cooling a building.

A clear synopsis of geoexchange technology will be given including a brief outline on fundamental considerations, opportunities and limitations associated with this innovative technology.