October may be the month known for pumpkins, costumes, and trick or treaters, but it’s also brimming with green events that you won’t want to miss.
Wednesday October 7th
Green Building Policy and Design: Best Practices from Switzerland
A panel of experts will discuss the practical aspects of constructing green buildings in the U.S. and Switzerland.
Cost: Free, but RSVPs are essential (email: was.scienceevents@eda.admin.ch)
Location: The Embassy of Switzerland, 2900 Cathedral Ave.
Time: 6 pm
Friday October 9th
The event, which benefits CarbonFree DC, will feature high-profile environmentalists, organic food, a $5 cash bar (beer, wine, whiskey), two live bands, and an environmental art show benefiting WVSA youth art program.
Cost: $25
Location: Mott House, 122 Maryland Ave NE
Time: 6:30-11:30 pm
October 9-13 and October 15-18
University teams from around the world compete to design and build homes that run entirely on solar energy. The teams ship their partially constructed homes to the National Mall, assemble them, and then compete in 10 contests.
Location: The National Mall
Saturday October 10th and Sunday October 11
The granddaddy of green events returns to DC with more than 125 speakers and 350 green businesses, as well as how-to workshops, green films, a Fair Trade pavilion, yoga classes, organic beer, organic cuisine, and live music.
Cost: $15
Location: Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW
Time: Saturday 10-7, Sunday 11-6
Thursday October 15th
Planting Empowerment Fundraiser
A happy hour to spread the word about Planting Empowerment, an organization that works with rainforest peoples in Panama to make conservation profitable.
Cost: $5 donation (includes free drink) or $10 (free drink plus an chance to win a $50 forest savings bond)
Location: Chi-Cha Lounge, 1624 U Street
Time: 5 to 8 pm
Saturday October 17th
Put those worms to work and learn how to recycle your yard and kitchen waste, even if you don’t have a yard.
Location: Greater Goods, 1626 U Street NW
Time: 11 am
Friday October 23rd to Sunday October 25th
Introduction to Urban and Community Food Gardens
Spend a weekend learning the basics of urban gardening, garden design, and starting a community garden.
Location: Common Good City Farm, 2025 Elm Street NW
Cost:$200
Time: Friday, 6-9pm, Saturday, 9am – 5pm, Sunday, October 25th 9-4
goinggreendc.net 