BROWNFIELDS 2009 CONFERENCE

Date: November 16-18

Location: New Orleans .

Contact: http://www.brownfields2009.org.

Complete Description:

Brownfields are rural or urban industrial sites that are abandoned or underused because of real or perceived contamination. Through redevelopment and reuse these sites can be returned to productive properties in the community. While the Brownfields conference focuses on cleaning up and redeveloping these properties, it addresses a broad range of related topics–including green development–through more than 150 educational sessions. Additionally, its transaction forum puts deal-ready properties together with financing sources and developers to create an opportunity for real deals to be made. Whether you are a newcomer to the world of economic and environmental redevelopment, or a seasoned professional looking to make new connections and increase your business, Brownfields 2009 offers something for you. Registration is free.

NATIVE PRAIRIE PLANT-A-THON AT SHELDON LAKE STATE PARK

Date: November 14, 2009

Time: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Location: Sheldon Lake State Park

Contact: sheldonlake@tpwd.state.tx.us

Volunteers are needed to plant 2,500 native coastal prairie grasses. this event will aid ongoing efforts to restore approximately 400 acres of farmland to native prairie habitat and reestablish the diverse wildlife that it once had. Located in northeast Harris County, the Sheldon Lake Environmental Learning Center is visited by over 6,000 children and adults each year who take guided nature walks, study ecosystems, go fishing, experience pond ecology, and see alternative energy in action. Lunch will be provided.

Each year, the CEC hosts the Synergy Awards to recognize local individuals and organizations for their notable environmental projects and achievements. The winners are chosen from nominations made by the environmental community at large. Here are this year’s honorees. (more…)