Several environmental, "green", and "eco-friendly" events are occuring this spring in and near Virginia Beach Va.

Native Plant Society Plant Sales

April 9th, 10 am - 4 pm, Francis Land House at 3131 Virginia Beach Blvd
and May 6 & 7, 9 am - 5 pm, Norfolk Botanical Garden, 6700 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk

The purpose of these listening sessions is to share information about sea level rise in Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads, allow you to share your experiences, concerns and ideas, and help city and regional planners plan for a resilient future.

Listening Session Details:

March 30
1 - 4 pm -- Virginia Aquarium, General Booth Boulevard
5:30-8:30 pm -- Red Mill Elementary

March 31
8:30-11:30 am -- Meyera E. Oberndorfer Central Library, Virginia Beach Boulevard
1 - 5 pm -- Bayside Recreation Center, First Court Road
For more information:  www.virginia.edu/ien/selevelrise
 
Environmental Symposium and Expo

April 21,2011
Virginia Beach Convention Center
12:00-1:15 pm
Keynote Speaker and Luncheon
Robert Mitchell, CEO of Trans-Elect Development Company, LLC
1:30-4:15 pm
Concurrent Workshops on a variety of topics including Carbon Neutrality for Your Organization, Green Building and Economic Opportunity in Energy Efficiency & Renewal Energy Sector
4:00-8:00 pm
Green Expo -- Local vendors with green products and services for your lifestyle, home and business!
Sponsored by Inside Business and The Green Jobs Alliance