BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Missouri Gateway Green Building Council - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Missouri Gateway Green Building Council X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Missouri Gateway Green Building Council REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20280312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20281105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T193000 DTSTAMP:20260908T181817Z CREATED:20260619T163957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T181817Z UID:10000465-1789493400-1789500600@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:BEPS: Energy Efficiency & Resilience Roundtable DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \nThis program will spotlight how building owners\, architects\, and engineers are already navigating and succeeding within building energy performance standards (BEPS) both locally and nationally. Through real-world case studies and cross-sector perspectives\, the presenters and discussion panel will cover what’s working\, challenges\, tangible benefits\, and financial resources. Join us as we explore BEPS as an integrated\, strategic opportunity on cost savings\, efficiency\, and economic development. \nSpeakersAnica Landreneau\, Director of Sustainability\, HOKAaron Michels\, Director of Operations\, Energy Resources GroupMolly Gearin Corley\, Director of Operations\, Missouri History MuseumRob Lochner\, Vice President of Development\, Midas Hospitality \nWHERECortex – The Havana Room4240 Duncan Ave\, St. Louis MO\, 63110 \nWHENTuesday\, September 15 – 5:30 – 7:30 pm \nADMISSIONFree – Members of Missouri Gateway Green Building Council and full time students.$25.00 – Non-MembersNot a member? Join or renew now! \nQUESTIONS? Contact Missouri Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org or 314-577-0854. \nREGISTER NOW  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to our Evening Program Sponsors!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panelists\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Michels\, Director of Operations\, Energy Resources Group\nAaron Michels is the Director of Operations at Energy Resources Group (ERG)\, where he leads energy audits\, retro-commissioning (RCx)\, and decarbonization planning. An active stakeholder involved with the BEIB\, OBP\, and Benchmarking & BEPS ordinances since 2018\, he advises building owners on BEPS compliance\, alternative compliance pathways\, and practical strategies for reducing energy use and emissions. After earning his bachelor’s degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology with a focus on habitat preservation and ecotourism in Central America\, he explored ecovillage development\, biofuels\, and sustainable agriculture in California. After returning to St. Louis and working in organics recycling\, he rejoined ERG in 2013. Since then\, Aaron has helped building owners identify cost-effective solutions that cut energy waste and emissions while improving building performance. His broad experience informs a systems-oriented approach to climate and energy work\, motivated by a deep concern for the planet’s future and the world our kids and grandkids will inherit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anica Landreneau\, Global Sustainable Design Director\, HOK\nAnica is HOK’s global sustainable design director\, serving on the firm’s board of directors and design board. Anica also serves on the Board of the New Buildings Institute and Urban Land Institute Net Zero Imperative Steering Committee. She is former Chair of the USGBC LEED Steering Committee\, delivering LEED v5\, and a former chair of the AIA Codes and Standards Committee\, co-authoring with the AIA Blue Ribbon Panel on Codes “Disruption\, Evolution\, and Change: AIA’s Vision for the Future of Design and Construction”. Her testimony before US Congress and recommendations for building policies and incentives were included in the House Select Committee report “Solving the Climate Crisis: The Congressional Action Plan for a Clean Energy Economy and a Healthy\, Resilient\, and Just America”. Globally\, Anica is a consistent speaker and delegate to the annual UNFCCC Conference of Parties (COP) and the UN Environment Programme Buildings and Climate Global Forum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Molly Corley\, Director of Operations\, Missouri Historical Society\nMolly Corley is the Director of Operations at the Missouri Historical Society (MHS). In this role\, she oversees the facilities and operations of MHS’s properties\, including the Missouri History Museum\, the Library and Research Center\, and the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum. She plays a role in the long-range infrastructure planning at these locations\, including the resiliency and energy efficiency of the HVAC systems maintaining MHS’s historic collections. Prior to this role\, Molly also served as the David Lobbig Sustainability Coordinator at MHS\, where she handled BEPS reporting\, supported the submission of MHS’s alternative compliance plans\, and led the recertification of all three public locations to Gold under LEED O+M. Before her time at MHS\, she worked in various industries as a sustainability professional\, including apparel and parks and recreation. She is a St. Louisan\, born and raised\, and proud to play a role in maintaining St. Louis history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rob Lochner\, Vice President of Development\, Midas Hospitality \nRob Lochner is Vice President of Development at Midas Hospitality\, where he leads development activities from concept through occupancy\, including site selection\, due diligence\, acquisition\, zoning and permitting\, design management\, contractor negotiations\, and owner representation. With more than 25 years of experience in real estate development\, design\, and construction\, Rob has led commercial\, multifamily\, mixed-use\, and retail projects throughout the country. His extensive development experience includes more than $700 million in retail projects with May Department Stores and Westfield\, as well as major mixed-use developments in the St. Louis region. Prior to joining Midas Hospitality\, Rob held development leadership roles with Keeley Properties\, Cullinan Properties\, Koman Group\, Clayco Realty Group\, and Optimus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW  \nCONTINUING EDUCATIONSubmitted for AIA CES. Eligible for self-reporting for GBCI CEs. \nCODE OF CONDUCTMissouri Gateway Green Building Council (MGGBC) is committed to providing a safe\, productive\, inclusive\, and welcoming environment for all participants attending our events in person or virtually. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination in any form. We aim to provide opportunities for open dialogue and exchange of green building & sustainability ideas and promote full participation and belonging for all participants. Discrimination and harassment include unwelcome\, exclusionary behavior because of gender or gender identity\, race\, ethnicity\, nationality\, religion\, sexual orientation\, disability\, marital status\, veteran status\, age\, citizenship\, language\, political or other opinion\, physical appearance\, economic status\, and/or other identities. MGGBC expects everyone participating in its events and discussions\, including Board Members\, Committee Members\, Volunteers\, Members\, Staff\, and Guests to comply with this Code of Conduct. It is the responsibility of all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody. Individuals violating this Code of Conduct will be asked to leave. \nConsent to use Photographic ImagesThis event will be recorded and shared on our website. Registration/attendance at\, or participation in Missouri Gateway Green Building Council programs and activities constitutes an agreement by the registrants to allow the organization to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the attendee’s image\, in photographs\, video\, and electronic reproductions of such events and activities. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/beps-energy-efficiency-resilience-roundtable/ LOCATION:Cortex – the Havana Room\, 4240 Duncan\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63110 CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T230000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T233000 DTSTAMP:20260707T173759Z CREATED:20260707T173722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T173759Z UID:10000479-1789513200-1789515000@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Green Schools Quest Registration Deadline DESCRIPTION:Calling all schools and professionals who want to take on a school sustainability initiative! The Green Schools Quest is a free program across Missouri and Southern Illinois that encourages students to lead the way on a sustainability initiative at their school. The Quest is a friendly competition where each school has to submit their final projects in March for the chance to win prize money! Each school is paired with a Mentor – a sustainability professional who is willing to volunteer up to 2 hours per month to support their school’s project from October-March. The projects are scored by a panel of Judges – a sustainability professional who is willing to volunteer up to 5 hours in the month of March to score projects and choose a winner in a specific age bracket. \nClick Here to register a school for the Green Schools Quest. \nClick Here to register a Mentor for the Green Schools Quest. \nClick Here to volunteer as a Judge for the Green Schools Quest. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/green-schools-quest-registration-deadline/ CATEGORIES:Featured,Green Schools ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GSQ-Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T173000 DTSTAMP:20260528T142919Z CREATED:20260528T142841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T142919Z UID:10000458-1790784000-1790789400@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Green Schools Quest Kick-Off DESCRIPTION:All registered educators & mentors are invited to attend the 2026-2027 Green Schools Quest Kick-Off! \nThis is a free\, virtual event that will introduce participants to the program and the theme of Systems Thinking. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with their Mentor in break-out rooms to get communication started on the right foot\, and to network with other educators who are taking on a sustainability project. We will also dive into Systems Thinking and how it relates to school sustainability initiatives\, providing some project ideas and pathways. This year\, we are introducing a suite of lesson plans that can guide students as they brainstorm their project ideas and seek resources. \nThis event is free\, but please REGISTER HERE. \n  URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/green-schools-quest-kick-off-2/ CATEGORIES:Featured,Green Schools ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/green-schools.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T203000 DTSTAMP:20260701T205322Z CREATED:20260701T205244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T205322Z UID:10000469-1790794800-1790800200@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Green Schools Quest Kick-Off\, Session 2 DESCRIPTION:All Green Schools Quest participants are required to attend one of the Kick-Off Sessions on September 30. \nREGISTER HERE for the the 7:00-8:30pm session. \nIf you are unable to attend the September 30th sessions at 4:00pm or 7:00pm\, please email Green Schools Coordinator Deborah Rogers Curtis to set up a 1:1 orientation: drogers@mobot.org. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/green-schools-quest-kick-off-session-2/ CATEGORIES:Green Schools ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/green-schools.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T180000 DTSTAMP:20260811T185133Z CREATED:20260811T184712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T185133Z UID:10000093-1790872200-1790877600@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professional Happy Hour @ 2nd Shift Brewing DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \nAs emerging professionals (EP) it’s difficult to grasp all the possibilities and potential your career holds. Enjoy a pint of your favorite beverage at various Green Dining Alliance (GDA) certified locations every 1st Thursday @ 4:30 – 6:00 pm. This monthly happy hour event is for all community members to network with local green building and sustainability professionals while discussing opportunities to serve our communities. \nWHERE: 2nd Shift Brewing\, 1601 Sublette Ave #2\, St. Louis\, MO 63110 \nReduce your carbon impact: Connect with the Metro!  \nAll are welcome. Bring a colleague\, friend\, family or community member to meet and network with Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members and non-members\, and other emerging professionals while enjoying a beverage together and building your Green Buildings Are Better community! \nHOSTED BY Your Engagement & Outreach Committee! \nREGISTER NOW \nQUESTIONS? \nContact Missouri Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org or 314-577-0854 \nCode of Conduct:\nMissouri Gateway Green Building Council (MGGBC) is committed to providing a safe\, productive\, inclusive\, and welcoming environment for all participants attending our events in person or virtually. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination in any form. We aim to provide opportunities for open dialogue and exchange of green building & sustainability ideas and promote full participation and belonging for all participants. Discrimination and harassment include unwelcome\, exclusionary behavior because of gender or gender identity\, race\, ethnicity\, nationality\, religion\, sexual orientation\, disability\, marital status\, veteran status\, age\, citizenship\, language\, political or other opinion\, physical appearance\, economic status\, and/or other identities. MGGBC expects everyone participating in its events and discussions\, including Board Members\, Committee Members\, Volunteers\, Members\, Staff\, and Guests to comply with this Code of Conduct. It is the responsibility of all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody. Individuals violating this Code of Conduct will be asked to leave. \nCONSENT TO USE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE\nRegistration/attendance at\, or participation in Missouri Gateway Green Building Council programs and activities constitutes an agreement by the registrants to allow the organization to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the attendee’s image\, in photographs\, video\, and electronic reproductions of such events and activities. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/emerging-professional-happy-hour-a-local-gda-certified-location-18-26/ CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/emerging-professionals.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T130000 DTSTAMP:20260819T145109Z CREATED:20260819T145036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T145109Z UID:10000442-1790942400-1790946000@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinar - The Tripod: Three USGBC Tools to Facilitate Decarbonization DESCRIPTION:The First Friday series is back for 2026 and starting in March\, all sessions will feature live\, never seen before content! During each session\, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters\, connect with peers\, discuss the latest in green building\, and learn more about what’s happening at USGBC. \nThese courses are available for anyone to attend\, but are free to local or company USGBC members. That includes Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members! \nAccess the webinar registration and code here. You will be prompted to login to access the code. Once you enter your login details\, it will take you to your Member Dashboard. From there\, click Member Only Benefits from the left-hand side menu to view the list of benefits and access code for the First Friday Webinars. You can use the code to register for one or more of the first Friday webinars. Questions? Reach out to your MO Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org. \nREGISTER FOR OCTOBER 2 WEBINAR \nOctober 2 | The Tripod: Three USGBC Tools to Facilitate Decarbonization\nThis session will cover an overview of circularity and how TRUE (and LEED) work to advance the circular economy. The session will provide an overview of circular principles and how zero waste goals align with circularity. This will include highlights from TRUE and LEED that support this as well as zero waste actions that attendees can take. This will also cover how to build a case for circularity and zero waste\, understanding the material\, waste\, cost\, and emissions impact. \nLive attendance at this session is eligible for 1 GBCI CE Hour – LEED BD+C. \nSpeaker: Lora Urbaniak\, Senior Specialist\, Zero Waste & Decarbonization\, USGBC \nREGISTER FOR OCTOBER 2 WEBINAR \n\nMarch 6 | Sustainable AI Practice in the Built Environment: Sufficient\, Efficient\, and Scalable Impact\nApril 3 | Elevating indoor air quality with research\, innovation\, and collective action\nMay 1 | State of Play: U.S. Existing Buildings Market\nJune 5 | Sustainable Finance in the Built Environment\nJuly 10 | Innovation Reimagined: The LEED v5 Project Priorities Category\nAugust 7 | Sustainable Cities: Strategies for advancing city-wide sustainability goals\nSeptember 11 | Advancing Circularity with TRUE\nOctober 2 | The Tripod: Three USGBC Tools to Facilitate Decarbonization\nNovember 6 | Regenerative\, Resilient and Equitable Solutions for Large-scale Developments (Communities)\nDecember 4 | High performing existing buildings with LEED O+M URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/first-friday-webinars-13-17-18/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T120000 DTSTAMP:20260820T174452Z CREATED:20260820T174452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T174452Z UID:10000489-1791370800-1791374400@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Missouri Green Schools START Training DESCRIPTION:All Missouri Green Schools are invited to attend a training on the START tool\, our main form of documenting sustainability initiatives. The first 30 minutes will introduce START to new users\, and the second 30 minutes will address veteran users and provide a refresher of how to use the tool and some more advanced features. \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/missouri-green-schools-start-training-2/ CATEGORIES:Featured,Green Schools ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/green-schools.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T193000 DTSTAMP:20260826T175836Z CREATED:20260622T175436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T175836Z UID:10000466-1791912600-1791919800@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Green Innovation Showcase DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   \nJoin us to learn about local sustainability and green building innovations that are helping to transform the built environment into a brighter shade of green. The event will combine a series of lighting talks (~5min) with a trade show-style innovation fair where attendees can network directly with the companies driving innovative products\, tools and strategies accelerating sustainability in the built environment.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ADMISSIONFree for MGGBC members and full-time students$25.00 for non-members \nREGISTER NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CONTINUING EDUCATION: To be submitted for AIA CES. \nCODE OF CONDUCT\nMissouri Gateway Green Building Council (MGGBC) is committed to providing a safe\, productive\, inclusive\, and welcoming environment for all participants attending our events in person or virtually. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination in any form. We aim to provide opportunities for open dialogue and exchange of green building & sustainability ideas and promote full participation and belonging for all participants. Discrimination and harassment include unwelcome\, exclusionary behavior because of gender or gender identity\, race\, ethnicity\, nationality\, religion\, sexual orientation\, disability\, marital status\, veteran status\, age\, citizenship\, language\, political or other opinion\, physical appearance\, economic status\, and/or other identities. MGGBC expects everyone participating in its events and discussions\, including Board Members\, Committee Members\, Volunteers\, Members\, Staff\, and Guests to comply with this Code of Conduct. It is the responsibility of all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody. Individuals violating this Code of Conduct will be asked to leave. \nCONSENT TO USE PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES\nThis event will be recorded and shared on our website. Registration/attendance at\, or participation in Missouri Gateway Green Building Council programs and activities constitutes an agreement by the registrants to allow the organization to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the attendee’s image\, in photographs\, video\, and electronic reproductions of such events and activities. \nAIA CES PROVIDER STATEMENT\nMissouri Gateway Green Building Council is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number R341. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837\, Option 3). This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such\, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling\, using\, distributing\, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request. \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/greeninnovationshowcase/ LOCATION:IBEW Local 1\, 5850 Elizabeth Ave\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63110\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/education-events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T170000 DTSTAMP:20260813T163235Z CREATED:20260813T163158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T163235Z UID:10000487-1791993600-1791997200@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Connect on the Quest - Session 1 DESCRIPTION:Join Compass Education to learn about school sustainability from a Systems Thinking lens. There are two session times offered for this experience\, please choose only one time slot. \n4:00-5:00pm\, please REGISTER HERE \n7:00-8:00pm\, please REGISTER HERE \nThis session is open to all Green Schools Quest school leaders and Mentors\, and all staff members associated with a Green Schools Quest participating school. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/connect-on-the-quest-session-1/ CATEGORIES:Featured,Green Schools ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/green-schools.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T200000 DTSTAMP:20260813T163551Z CREATED:20260813T163515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T163551Z UID:10000488-1792004400-1792008000@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Connect on the Quest - Session 2 DESCRIPTION:Join Compass Education to learn about school sustainability from a Systems Thinking lens. There are two session times offered for this experience\, please choose only one time slot. \n4:00-5:00pm\, please REGISTER HERE \n7:00-8:00pm\, please REGISTER HERE \nThis session is open to all Green Schools Quest school leaders and Mentors\, and all staff members associated with a Green Schools Quest participating school. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/connect-on-the-quest-session-2/ CATEGORIES:Featured,Green Schools ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/green-schools.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T123000 DTSTAMP:20260820T175145Z CREATED:20260820T175145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T175145Z UID:10000490-1792411200-1792413000@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:MGS 101 & 201: How to Achieve Seed & Sprout Levels DESCRIPTION:All Missouri Green Schools new enrollees and Seed Level schools should join us to learn how to achieve the next level of the program. \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/mgs-101-201-how-to-achieve-seed-sprout-levels/ CATEGORIES:Featured,Green Schools ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/green-schools.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024 DTSTAMP:20260902T193739Z CREATED:20260805T160629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T193739Z UID:10000484-1792454400-1792799999@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Greenbuild 2026: Invest for Impact DESCRIPTION:Greenbuild hosts the largest annual event for green building professionals worldwide where attendees learn and source solutions to improve resilience\, sustainability\, and quality of life in our buildings\, cities\, and communities. The Greenbuild 2026 event will take place October 20-23\, 2026\, at the Javits Center in New York City. Join us as we imagine how to create more than LEED-certified structures. \nThe theme for Greenbuild 2026 is “Invest for Impact\,” calls the industry to push harder: expand decarbonization\, strengthen resilience\, and create smarter\, healthier\, buildings. Architects\, designers\, builders\, operators\, investors\, and innovators all converge at Greenbuild to accelerate the next wave of sustainable development. \nTogether\, we’ll learn how to build: \n\nGreener communities\nBetter workplaces\nSocial equity\nNew sustainable solutions\nAnd so much more!\n\nRegister Now!  URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/greenbuild-2026-invest-for-impact/ CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T170000 DTSTAMP:20260707T142329Z CREATED:20260707T142252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T142329Z UID:10000470-1793808000-1793811600@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Connect on the Quest DESCRIPTION:All Green Schools Quest participants are invited to Connect on the Quest! \nIn this session\, participants will receive professional development on our theme of Systems Thinking\, and have the opportunity to share resources and problem-solve school sustainability projects. \nThis event is optional for participants\, but please register in order to receive the recording and resources: \nREGISTER HERE  URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/connect-on-the-quest/ CATEGORIES:Green Schools ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/green-schools.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T193000 DTSTAMP:20260908T191147Z CREATED:20260825T162444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T191147Z UID:10000094-1793896200-1793907000@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Member Social & Happy Hour @ The Grove Bierhall - Urban Chestnut DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \nWe’re combining our November Emerging Professional Happy Hour and Fall Member Social! Let’s gather as a community and enjoy a local pint together. Come out and connect with fellow green building and sustainability professionals in your community! This event will run from 4:30pm-7:30pm.\n \nWHERE: The Grove Bierhall – Urban Chestnut\, 4465 Manchester Avenue\, St. Louis\, MO 63110 \nReduce your carbon impact: Connect with the Metro!  \nAll are welcome. Bring a colleague\, friend\, family or community member to meet and network with Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members and non-members\, and other emerging professionals while enjoying a beverage together and building your Green Buildings Are Better community! \nHOSTED BY Your Engagement & Outreach Committee! \nREGISTER NOW \nQUESTIONS? \nContact Missouri Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org or 314-577-0854 \nCode of Conduct:\nMissouri Gateway Green Building Council (MGGBC) is committed to providing a safe\, productive\, inclusive\, and welcoming environment for all participants attending our events in person or virtually. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination in any form. We aim to provide opportunities for open dialogue and exchange of green building & sustainability ideas and promote full participation and belonging for all participants. Discrimination and harassment include unwelcome\, exclusionary behavior because of gender or gender identity\, race\, ethnicity\, nationality\, religion\, sexual orientation\, disability\, marital status\, veteran status\, age\, citizenship\, language\, political or other opinion\, physical appearance\, economic status\, and/or other identities. MGGBC expects everyone participating in its events and discussions\, including Board Members\, Committee Members\, Volunteers\, Members\, Staff\, and Guests to comply with this Code of Conduct. It is the responsibility of all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody. Individuals violating this Code of Conduct will be asked to leave. \nCONSENT TO USE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE\nRegistration/attendance at\, or participation in Missouri Gateway Green Building Council programs and activities constitutes an agreement by the registrants to allow the organization to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the attendee’s image\, in photographs\, video\, and electronic reproductions of such events and activities. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/emerging-professional-happy-hour-a-local-gda-certified-location-18-27/ CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/emerging-professionals.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T130000 DTSTAMP:20260707T171129Z CREATED:20250331T155404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T171129Z UID:10000443-1793966400-1793970000@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinars DESCRIPTION:The First Friday series is back for 2026 and starting in March\, all sessions will feature live\, never seen before content! During each session\, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters\, connect with peers\, discuss the latest in green building\, and learn more about what’s happening at USGBC. \nThese courses are available for anyone to attend\, but are free to local or company USGBC members. That includes Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members! \nAccess the webinar registration and code here. You will be prompted to login to access the code. Once you enter your login details\, it will take you to your Member Dashboard. From there\, click Member Only Benefits from the left-hand side menu to view the list of benefits and access code for the First Friday Webinars. You can use the code to register for one or more of the first Friday webinars. Questions? Reach out to your MO Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org. \n\nMarch 6 | Sustainable AI Practice in the Built Environment: Sufficient\, Efficient\, and Scalable Impact\nApril 3 | Elevating indoor air quality with research\, innovation\, and collective action\nMay 1 | State of Play: U.S. Existing Buildings Market\nJune 5 | Sustainable Finance in the Built Environment\nJuly 10 | Innovation Reimagined: The LEED v5 Project Priorities Category\nAugust 7 | Sustainable Cities: Strategies for advancing city-wide sustainability goals\nSeptember 11 | Advancing Circularity with TRUE\nOctober 2 | The Tripod: Three USGBC Tools to Facilitate Decarbonization\nNovember 6 | Regenerative\, Resilient and Equitable Solutions for Large-scale Developments (Communities)\nDecember 4 | High performing existing buildings with LEED O+M URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/first-friday-webinars-13-17/2026-11-06/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T123000 DTSTAMP:20260903T150652Z CREATED:20260820T175755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T150652Z UID:10000491-1794398400-1794400200@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:MGS 301: How to Create a School Circular Economy DESCRIPTION:All Missouri Green Schools are invited to this advanced training on how to create a circular economy in a PreK-12 grade setting. Landfill diversion and waste reduction strategies will be shared along with real examples of schools that have significantly reduced their waste. \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/mgs-301-how-to-create-a-school-circular-economy/ CATEGORIES:Featured,Green Schools ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/green-schools.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T123000 DTSTAMP:20260820T180333Z CREATED:20260820T180333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T180333Z UID:10000492-1794916800-1794918600@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:MGS 301: Water & Energy Projects DESCRIPTION:All Missouri Green Schools are invited to attend this training to introduce water & energy project ideas from real schools throughout the state who have successfully reduced their water & energy consumption. \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/mgs-301-water-energy-projects/ CATEGORIES:Featured,Green Schools ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/green-schools.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T180000 DTSTAMP:20260825T164730Z CREATED:20260825T164648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T164730Z UID:10000095-1796315400-1796320800@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professional Happy Hour @ Modern Brewery DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \nAs emerging professionals (EP) it’s difficult to grasp all the possibilities and potential your career holds. Enjoy a pint of your favorite beverage at various Green Dining Alliance (GDA) certified locations every 1st Thursday @ 4:30 – 6:00 pm. This monthly happy hour event is for all community members to network with local green building and sustainability professionals while discussing opportunities to serve our communities. \nWHERE: Modern Brewery\, 5200 Oakland Ave\, St. Louis\, MO 63110 \nReduce your carbon impact: Connect with the Metro!  \nAll are welcome. Bring a colleague\, friend\, family or community member to meet and network with Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members and non-members\, and other emerging professionals while enjoying a beverage together and building your Green Buildings Are Better community! \nHOSTED BY Your Engagement & Outreach Committee! \nREGISTER NOW \nQUESTIONS? \nContact Missouri Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org or 314-577-0854 \nCode of Conduct:\nMissouri Gateway Green Building Council (MGGBC) is committed to providing a safe\, productive\, inclusive\, and welcoming environment for all participants attending our events in person or virtually. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination in any form. We aim to provide opportunities for open dialogue and exchange of green building & sustainability ideas and promote full participation and belonging for all participants. Discrimination and harassment include unwelcome\, exclusionary behavior because of gender or gender identity\, race\, ethnicity\, nationality\, religion\, sexual orientation\, disability\, marital status\, veteran status\, age\, citizenship\, language\, political or other opinion\, physical appearance\, economic status\, and/or other identities. MGGBC expects everyone participating in its events and discussions\, including Board Members\, Committee Members\, Volunteers\, Members\, Staff\, and Guests to comply with this Code of Conduct. It is the responsibility of all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody. Individuals violating this Code of Conduct will be asked to leave. \nCONSENT TO USE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE\nRegistration/attendance at\, or participation in Missouri Gateway Green Building Council programs and activities constitutes an agreement by the registrants to allow the organization to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the attendee’s image\, in photographs\, video\, and electronic reproductions of such events and activities. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/emerging-professional-happy-hour-a-local-gda-certified-location-18-28/ CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/emerging-professionals.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T130000 DTSTAMP:20260707T171129Z CREATED:20250331T155404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T171129Z UID:10000444-1796385600-1796389200@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinars DESCRIPTION:The First Friday series is back for 2026 and starting in March\, all sessions will feature live\, never seen before content! During each session\, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters\, connect with peers\, discuss the latest in green building\, and learn more about what’s happening at USGBC. \nThese courses are available for anyone to attend\, but are free to local or company USGBC members. That includes Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members! \nAccess the webinar registration and code here. You will be prompted to login to access the code. Once you enter your login details\, it will take you to your Member Dashboard. From there\, click Member Only Benefits from the left-hand side menu to view the list of benefits and access code for the First Friday Webinars. You can use the code to register for one or more of the first Friday webinars. Questions? Reach out to your MO Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org. \n\nMarch 6 | Sustainable AI Practice in the Built Environment: Sufficient\, Efficient\, and Scalable Impact\nApril 3 | Elevating indoor air quality with research\, innovation\, and collective action\nMay 1 | State of Play: U.S. Existing Buildings Market\nJune 5 | Sustainable Finance in the Built Environment\nJuly 10 | Innovation Reimagined: The LEED v5 Project Priorities Category\nAugust 7 | Sustainable Cities: Strategies for advancing city-wide sustainability goals\nSeptember 11 | Advancing Circularity with TRUE\nOctober 2 | The Tripod: Three USGBC Tools to Facilitate Decarbonization\nNovember 6 | Regenerative\, Resilient and Equitable Solutions for Large-scale Developments (Communities)\nDecember 4 | High performing existing buildings with LEED O+M URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/first-friday-webinars-13-17/2026-12-04/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T123000 DTSTAMP:20260820T180846Z CREATED:20260820T180846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T180846Z UID:10000493-1796644800-1796646600@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Missouri Green Schools Request for Review Training DESCRIPTION:All Missouri Green Schools are invited to this training on how to submit the Request for Review and move up to the next level of the program. \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/missouri-green-schools-request-for-review-training/ CATEGORIES:Featured,Green Schools ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/green-schools.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T170000 DTSTAMP:20260707T143948Z CREATED:20260707T143911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T143948Z UID:10000471-1796659200-1796662800@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Green Schools Quest Resource Share DESCRIPTION:**Optional for Green Schools Quest Participants**\n\nThis is a hybrid session for all schools and Mentors to share resources\, problem-solve projects\, and support one another in the Quest. You can join via Zoom\, or come to our office at the Missouri Botanical Garden for snacks and networking!\n\nIn-Person Information:\n\n\nLocation: 4651 Shaw Blvd\, 63110\n\n\nEnter through double doors and Jessie at the front desk will direct you to our meeting room\n\n\nSnacks will be provided – Please REGISTER for this event to ensure we have enough room and snacks!\n\n\nZoom Information: \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88650901057?pwd=n7cwNP3Ik95ANfab3GVLc8TuXCoAc4.1 URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/green-schools-quest-resource-share/ LOCATION:Commerce Bank Center for Science Education (CBEC)\, 4651 Shaw\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63110\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Green Schools ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/green-schools.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261231 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101 DTSTAMP:20260903T161952Z CREATED:20260903T161952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T161952Z UID:10000495-1798675200-1798761599@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Green Ribbon Award Applications Due DESCRIPTION:All Missouri schools interested in applying for the National Green Ribbon Award must submit the Application Form by December 31st. \nReferences: \n\nGreen Ribbon Award Application Requirements\nGreen Ribbon Award Application Form\n\n  \nQuestions? Contact Green Schools Coordinator\, Deborah Rogers Curtis  URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/green-ribbon-award-applications-due/ CATEGORIES:Featured,Green Schools ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/green-schools.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270101T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270101T130000 DTSTAMP:20260707T171129Z CREATED:20250331T155404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T171129Z UID:10000445-1798804800-1798808400@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinars DESCRIPTION:The First Friday series is back for 2026 and starting in March\, all sessions will feature live\, never seen before content! During each session\, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters\, connect with peers\, discuss the latest in green building\, and learn more about what’s happening at USGBC. \nThese courses are available for anyone to attend\, but are free to local or company USGBC members. That includes Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members! \nAccess the webinar registration and code here. You will be prompted to login to access the code. Once you enter your login details\, it will take you to your Member Dashboard. From there\, click Member Only Benefits from the left-hand side menu to view the list of benefits and access code for the First Friday Webinars. You can use the code to register for one or more of the first Friday webinars. Questions? Reach out to your MO Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org. \n\nMarch 6 | Sustainable AI Practice in the Built Environment: Sufficient\, Efficient\, and Scalable Impact\nApril 3 | Elevating indoor air quality with research\, innovation\, and collective action\nMay 1 | State of Play: U.S. Existing Buildings Market\nJune 5 | Sustainable Finance in the Built Environment\nJuly 10 | Innovation Reimagined: The LEED v5 Project Priorities Category\nAugust 7 | Sustainable Cities: Strategies for advancing city-wide sustainability goals\nSeptember 11 | Advancing Circularity with TRUE\nOctober 2 | The Tripod: Three USGBC Tools to Facilitate Decarbonization\nNovember 6 | Regenerative\, Resilient and Equitable Solutions for Large-scale Developments (Communities)\nDecember 4 | High performing existing buildings with LEED O+M URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/first-friday-webinars-13-17/2027-01-01/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270107T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270107T180000 DTSTAMP:20260112T211550Z CREATED:20240723T143249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T211550Z UID:10000096-1799339400-1799344800@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professional Happy Hour @ a local GDA certified location! DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \nAs emerging professionals (EP) it’s difficult to grasp all the possibilities and potential your career holds. Enjoy a pint of your favorite beverage at various Green Dining Alliance (GDA) certified locations every 1st Thursday @ 4:30 – 6:00 pm. This monthly happy hour event is for all community members to network with local green building and sustainability professionals while discussing opportunities to serve our communities. \nWHERE:  \nReduce your carbon impact: Connect with the Metro!  \nAll are welcome. Bring a colleague\, friend\, family or community member to meet and network with Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members and non-members\, and other emerging professionals while enjoying a beverage together and building your Green Buildings Are Better community! \nHOSTED BY Your Engagement & Outreach Committee! \nREGISTER NOW \nQUESTIONS? \nContact Missouri Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org or 314-577-0854 \nCode of Conduct:\nMissouri Gateway Green Building Council (MGGBC) is committed to providing a safe\, productive\, inclusive\, and welcoming environment for all participants attending our events in person or virtually. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination in any form. We aim to provide opportunities for open dialogue and exchange of green building & sustainability ideas and promote full participation and belonging for all participants. Discrimination and harassment include unwelcome\, exclusionary behavior because of gender or gender identity\, race\, ethnicity\, nationality\, religion\, sexual orientation\, disability\, marital status\, veteran status\, age\, citizenship\, language\, political or other opinion\, physical appearance\, economic status\, and/or other identities. MGGBC expects everyone participating in its events and discussions\, including Board Members\, Committee Members\, Volunteers\, Members\, Staff\, and Guests to comply with this Code of Conduct. It is the responsibility of all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody. Individuals violating this Code of Conduct will be asked to leave. \nCONSENT TO USE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE\nRegistration/attendance at\, or participation in Missouri Gateway Green Building Council programs and activities constitutes an agreement by the registrants to allow the organization to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the attendee’s image\, in photographs\, video\, and electronic reproductions of such events and activities. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/emerging-professional-happy-hour-a-local-gda-certified-location-18/2027-01-07/ CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/emerging-professionals.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270125T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270125T170000 DTSTAMP:20260707T145015Z CREATED:20260707T144938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T145015Z UID:10000472-1800892800-1800896400@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Green Schools Quest Rubric Review DESCRIPTION:**This is an optional event for Green Schools Quest schools and Mentors**\n\nIn this session\, we will review the Green Schools Quest final submission materials and the scoring rubric. We will also touch on the Whole School Sustainability Framework and the Rainbow of Sustainability.\n\nREGISTER HERE URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/green-schools-quest-rubric-review-2/ CATEGORIES:Featured,Green Schools ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/green-schools.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270130 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270131 DTSTAMP:20260903T161113Z CREATED:20260903T161113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T161113Z UID:10000494-1801267200-1801353599@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Missouri Green Schools Request for Review Due DESCRIPTION:All Missouri Green Schools are required to submit an annual Request for Review in order to move up a new level in the program. This form is due annually in January. New levels will be announced at the Annual Green Schools Event in April. \nClick here to access the Request for Review  URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/missouri-green-schools-request-for-review-due/ CATEGORIES:Featured,Green Schools ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/green-schools.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270204T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270204T180000 DTSTAMP:20260112T211550Z CREATED:20240723T143249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T211550Z UID:10000097-1801758600-1801764000@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professional Happy Hour @ a local GDA certified location! DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \nAs emerging professionals (EP) it’s difficult to grasp all the possibilities and potential your career holds. Enjoy a pint of your favorite beverage at various Green Dining Alliance (GDA) certified locations every 1st Thursday @ 4:30 – 6:00 pm. This monthly happy hour event is for all community members to network with local green building and sustainability professionals while discussing opportunities to serve our communities. \nWHERE:  \nReduce your carbon impact: Connect with the Metro!  \nAll are welcome. Bring a colleague\, friend\, family or community member to meet and network with Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members and non-members\, and other emerging professionals while enjoying a beverage together and building your Green Buildings Are Better community! \nHOSTED BY Your Engagement & Outreach Committee! \nREGISTER NOW \nQUESTIONS? \nContact Missouri Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org or 314-577-0854 \nCode of Conduct:\nMissouri Gateway Green Building Council (MGGBC) is committed to providing a safe\, productive\, inclusive\, and welcoming environment for all participants attending our events in person or virtually. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination in any form. We aim to provide opportunities for open dialogue and exchange of green building & sustainability ideas and promote full participation and belonging for all participants. Discrimination and harassment include unwelcome\, exclusionary behavior because of gender or gender identity\, race\, ethnicity\, nationality\, religion\, sexual orientation\, disability\, marital status\, veteran status\, age\, citizenship\, language\, political or other opinion\, physical appearance\, economic status\, and/or other identities. MGGBC expects everyone participating in its events and discussions\, including Board Members\, Committee Members\, Volunteers\, Members\, Staff\, and Guests to comply with this Code of Conduct. It is the responsibility of all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody. Individuals violating this Code of Conduct will be asked to leave. \nCONSENT TO USE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE\nRegistration/attendance at\, or participation in Missouri Gateway Green Building Council programs and activities constitutes an agreement by the registrants to allow the organization to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the attendee’s image\, in photographs\, video\, and electronic reproductions of such events and activities. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/emerging-professional-happy-hour-a-local-gda-certified-location-18/2027-02-04/ CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/emerging-professionals.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270301T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270301T130000 DTSTAMP:20260707T160613Z CREATED:20260707T160536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T160613Z UID:10000473-1803897000-1803906000@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Green Schools Quest Open Office Hours DESCRIPTION:**Optional for Green Schools Quest schools and Mentors**\n\nJoin our Green Schools Coordinator for open office hours the week of March 1st\, daily from 10:30am to 1:00pm. Pop in during your lunch break if you have a question or want to review anything for the Green Schools Quest! URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/green-schools-quest-open-office-hours/2027-03-01/ CATEGORIES:Featured,Green Schools ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/green-schools.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270302T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270302T130000 DTSTAMP:20260707T160613Z CREATED:20260707T160536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T160613Z UID:10000474-1803983400-1803992400@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Green Schools Quest Open Office Hours DESCRIPTION:**Optional for Green Schools Quest schools and Mentors**\n\nJoin our Green Schools Coordinator for open office hours the week of March 1st\, daily from 10:30am to 1:00pm. Pop in during your lunch break if you have a question or want to review anything for the Green Schools Quest! URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/green-schools-quest-open-office-hours/2027-03-02/ CATEGORIES:Featured,Green Schools ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/green-schools.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270303T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270303T130000 DTSTAMP:20260707T160613Z CREATED:20260707T160536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T160613Z UID:10000475-1804069800-1804078800@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Green Schools Quest Open Office Hours DESCRIPTION:**Optional for Green Schools Quest schools and Mentors**\n\nJoin our Green Schools Coordinator for open office hours the week of March 1st\, daily from 10:30am to 1:00pm. Pop in during your lunch break if you have a question or want to review anything for the Green Schools Quest! URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/green-schools-quest-open-office-hours/2027-03-03/ CATEGORIES:Featured,Green Schools ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/green-schools.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR