Workshop on Green Corridor Property Assessment Clean Energy (PACE) Program

greenmiami2020 — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:19:32 +0000

On February 3, 2012, the City of Miami hosted a workshop on the Green Corridor Property Assessment Clean Energy (PACE) Program which the City is considering joining. The minutes and slides from that meeting can be found here: PACE Workshop Minutes & Slides. The City Commission is scheduled to discuss the PACE program at its February 23, 2012 meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Glen Hadwen at ghadwen@miamigov.com or (305)416-1522.

Miami Green Lab – Coming Soon!

greenmiami2020 — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 18:06:51 +0000

Fruit Tree Giveaway Invitation – June 26, 2011

greenmiami2020 — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 19:38:06 +0000

City of Miami – Fruit Tree Giveaway, June 26, 2011

greenmiami2020 — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 20:58:26 +0000

Invitation from Commissioner Suarez to Celebrate Arbor Day, April 29, 2011

greenmiami2020 — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:39:09 +0000

Celebrate Arbor Day with the City of Miami, April 29, 2011

greenmiami2020 — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 20:15:29 +0000

Happy Earth Day …. a holiday that should be celebrated each & every day!

greenmiami2020 — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:57:16 +0000

Call for Papers!! Miami Browfield Job Training Program

greenmiami2020 — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 03:02:18 +0000

The Miami Brownfield Job Training Program is accepting applications until the end of the week! This program was established to provide residents with the opportunity to acquire skills used within the environmental and green industries, which will make them highly qualified individuals to work in those sectors.The MBJTP is available to City of Miami residents free of charge and does require full participation.

Those participating in the program will learn about protecting the environment, responding to hazardous emergency situations, investigating contaminated property, applying technologies for contamination cleanup and property redevelopment.

The next class cycle will begin sometime in February of this year and will last about two and a half months. Class attendance is required, so make sure you are flexible. The times for class vary, but generally run between 8:00am and 5:00pm, sometimes lasting all day or even all week but this depends on the topic being covered.

To Apply click on this link and fill out the application:MBJTP Form

Submit the form via fax at 305-400-538 or scan and e-mail to hjames@miamigov.com

For more information contact:

Harry James at 305-416-1468 hjames@miamigov.com

Shop Green! Visit Liberty City’s Farmer’s Market this Thursday

greenmiami2020 — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 21:17:01 +0000

Do you love to buy fresh produce from your local supermarket? Well chances are the goods you are purchasing could have traveled about 2,000 miles before reaching the store. Luckily, there are new Farmers Markets, like the one in Liberty City popping up all around Miami, that allow you to shop locally and support Florida agriculture.

Please come out and visit the Liberty City Farmers’ Market, which was founded by Urban GreenWorks and Youth LEAD ,it’s market is managed by Urban Oasis Project .

When: This and every Thursday, starting at Noon and ending at 6pm

Where: TACOCLCY Park, 976 Northwest 61st Street, Miami, FL

Who: 8 local Farmers & local vendors,

This unique farmers market carries goods that are certified organic as well as organic non-certified. In addition, it accepts 2 for 1 EBT/Food Stamps and also features free health screenings. This is a large community supported project that hopes to educate and engage the public in sustainable habits such as shopping locally for fresh produce.

For additional Info Please contact:

Roger Horne-Urban GreenWorks

786-873-0526

Former Miami Arena site to convert into a “Do It Yourself Park!”

greenmiami2020 — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:07:50 +0000

Come learn about an exciting park project that’s taking place on the former Miami Heat Arena site in downtown Miami. A coalition of volunteer professionals will employ the homeless and convert a stalled red field development into an active green field park in 30 days! A presentation of the park project will take place followed by Q&A at the Loft 3 space in Grand Central, overlooking the park project site. 697 N. Miami Ave. Wednesday, Jan 26th from 6-8pm