| Date: | Saturday, April 26, 2008 |
| Time: | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Location: | School of the Future 4027 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA |
| Hosted By: | American Cities Foundation |
| Admission: | FREE |
Agenda:
| 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Registration |
9:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m. |
Continental breakfast provided |
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. |
Green Expo (all day) |
10:00 a.m.-10:20 a.m. |
Welcome and Overview of the Day
|
10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
Workshops: |
12:10 p.m.-12:55 p.m. |
Workshops: Demonstration:
|
1:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m. |
Box lunch provided |
2:00 p.m.-2:45 p.m. |
Workshop: |
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. |
Workshop: |
3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. |
Eco Ethical Fashion Show Networking in the ACF Green Lounge |
Workshop Descriptions
Dream, Create, Go!
HOT!!! Tech products and demonstrations that are designed for the environment. Interactive games make this workshop inspirational, fun and educational for youth of all ages.
Presented by Mario Armstrong, Technology Talk Show Host, Public Speaker and Co-Founder, Urban Video Game Academy
The Green Route to Starting a Business
“HOW TO” workshop, focused on how new and aspiring business owners can increase profits by using environmentally sustainable business practices.
Presented by Bernadine Hawes, Director, American Cities Foundation Project RISE
Adult Environmental Steward Training
Preview of American Cities Foundation’s new 12-session Environmental Steward Certification program that will begin Thursday, May 1, 2008. Topics will include: Environmental Justice, Green Jobs and Green Collar Workforce Development. FREE pre-registration to course for workshop participants.
Presented by John E. Churchville, Ph.D., Director, American Cities Foundation Community Leadership Training Institute
Youth Environmental Steward Training—“Sustainable Philadelphia”
Transformation of youth participants into environmental peer educators. Youth stewards help educate their peers on the importance of recycling, global warming, porous basketball courts and more.
Presented by Judith Dumorney McDaniels, Director, Northwest University Scholars Project
After School & Mentoring Program, Foundations, Inc.
Eco Ethical Fashion Show
These clothes make a fashion and environmental statement.
Presented by Bel Esprit
“Learning Stormwater: Curriculum and Activity Guide for Urban Schools”—Training for Educators
Interactive presentation of an innovative standards-based curriculum incorporating lessons from a three-year environmental study focused on urban youth. A FREE copy of the curriculum will be given to each participant. (ACT 48 credits)
Presented by Dr. Marc Lamont Hill, Temple University Environmental Curriculum Specialist and American Cities Foundation’s Project MARS
Summit Exhibitors
- City Year
- Delaware Valley Earth Force
- Environmental Council
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Greenable Solutions
- Next Great City
- Overbrook Environmental Education
- Philly Car Share
- Project Home
- Recycle Bank
- Solar Reflections
- Sunpower Builders