1/2 Hour

Thursday, February 11, 2010
12:15pm-12:45pm
Location: This program is offered online at your computer through webinar.

Join James Stevenson, Extension Sustainability Specialist, as this 30-minute webinar will explore the fascinating technology behind geothermal energy production. Florida is well-suited for geothermal energy, and there are financial incentives available to pursue this for homes and businesses.

3 Hours

Saturday, February 13, 2010
9:00am- 12:00pm
Location: Pinellas County Extension

How safe is your child care facility? Providing a comprehensive and sustainable environment for children is part of the greening of childcare in our community.

A green child care facility is environmentally friendly. It is energy efficient, practices recycling, provides healthy snacks and uses environmentally preferable products to optimize indoor air quality. It also involves the children in the greening of their schools, giving them the tools and knowledge they need to lead sustainable lives and promote green practices in their communities.

The presenters will include Vestina Crayton, Pinellas County Extension Specialist; Dr. Lisa Koche, director of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at Tampa General and owner of Spectra Medical, a nationally recognized practice in the study of obesity; Natalya Calleja, head of the Green Consulting Firm LLC and event organizer; Stan Stoudenmire, environmental specialist with the Pinellas County Health Department; David Angel, vice president of ACI Facility Maintenance Inc.; and Bill Muller, Certified Green Consultant and energy auditor. The program is presented by Pinellas County Extension University of Florida/IFAS, the Pinellas County Health Department, Florida Botanical Gardens, Green Consulting Firm LLC, and Early Learning Coalition.

Bring a recycle bag to swap. Eco-friendly door prizes and raffles will be available.


Price: $15.00

1 Hour

Wednesday, February 17, 2010
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: This program is offered on-line at your computer through webinar.

The Green Business Partnership is a voluntary assessment of business operations based on criteria that reduce waste, save resources and promote sustainable practices. Mary Campbell, Extension Dierctor/Urban Sustainability Agent, will take you through the criteria and provide an easy overview of how to complete the assessment and become a “Green Business Partner” in Pinellas County.


Price: $15.00

4 Hours

Thursday, February 18, 2010
8:30 am-12:30 pm
Location: Pinellas County Extension

Conserving resources and saving money at work is good for the county and good for the planet. This class will provide office workers with the necessary skills and practices to ensure a healthy and efficient office environment. Through energy conservation, waste reduction and safe use of office chemicals you can help make a difference!

This class is free to Pinellas County Employees and Local Government Employees.


Price: $15.00

2 Hours

Saturday, February 20, 2010
10:00am- 12:00pm
Location: Pinellas County Extension

Join University of Florida Faculty, Dr. Doug Gregory, a leading Florida solar energy technology specialist, and learn how to make use of this free and renewable energy source. Extension Specialists will provide information on incentives and programs that are aimed at getting you the most for your money.


Price: $15.00

2 Hours

Saturday, March 20, 2010
10:00 am- 12:00 pm
Location: Pinellas County Extension

Join Financial Analysts from Progress Energy Florida to learn about the NEW local incentives available for homeowners and businesses for making energy efficiency improvements. Extension Specialist will provide information on State and Federal programs that are aimed at getting you the most for your money.


Price: $15.00

1 Hour

Wednesday, March 24, 2010
2:30pm- 3:30pm
Location: This program is offered on-line at your computer through webinar.

An introductory program on the basic facts about climate change. Scientists now show evidence of ongoing impacts such as sea level rise, warming of the oceans and air, and changes to our environment. Learn Learn from Mary Campbell, Extension Director and Urban Sustainability Agent, about impacts to Florida and our coastal regions.

FAST - No wasted time here. Get right to the heart of the matter in a 1-hour block designed to easily fit into your busy schedule. CONVENIENT - No travel. No time out of the office. Listen from the comfort and convenience of your desk. EASY - A computer is all the equipment you need. A microphone will allow you to talk directly to the instructor or on-line questions can be typed in. ACTIONABLE - Our audio conferences provide practical information you can start using right when you hang up the phone. IDEAL FOR MULTIPLE LISTENERS – Invite as many people as you want to listen in.


Price: $15.00

1/2 Hour

Thursday, April 8, 2010
12:15pm- 12:45pm
Location: This program is offered online at your computer through webinar.

Solid Waste will guide you through the importance of business recycling in Pinellas County and provide you with simple ways to reduce waste and recycle in the office. In addition, a review of the updated Pinellas County Recycling Program will be discussed.

Price: Free

1 Hour

Thursday, April 15, 2010
12:15pm- 12:45pm
Location: This program is offered online at your computer through webinar.

In just 30 minutes, Vestina Crayton will help you learn what is green purchasing, the benefits of green purchasing and how to identify an authentic green product.

Price: Free

1 Hour

Tuesday, April 20 2010
12:30pm- 1:30pm
Location: This program is offered on-line at your computer through webinar.

The Green Business Partnership is a voluntary assessment of business operations based on criteria that reduce waste, save resources and promote sustainable practices. Mary Campbell, Extension Dierctor/Urban Sustainability Agent, will take you through the criteria and provide an easy overview of how to complete the assessment and become a “Green Business Partner” in Pinellas County.


Price: $15.00

1/2 Hour

Thursday, April 22, 2010
12:15pm- 12:45pm
Location: This program is offered online at your computer through webinar.

This class will provide information on the reduction of chemical hazards, chemical substitutions, safe chemical handling, and disposal for the work place.

Price: Free

2 Hours

Saturday, April 24, 2010
10:00am- 12:00pm
Location: Pinellas County Extension

Pinellas County Extension is conducting a citizens’ education project with faculty from the University of Florida. This project aims to provide education and materials to our residents to help them save money on their energy bill. Energy savings benefit the end-user as well as the environment, everybody wins! This class will provide tips and incentives to making your home more energy efficient, while still maintaining the same level of comfort. Energy saving devices will be provided to all participants.


Price: $15.00

1 Hour

Thursday, April 29, 2010
12:15pm- 12:45pm
Location: This program is offered online at your computer through webinar.

Join us to discover ways to make a difference in your office by saving energy every day. James Stevenson, Extension Sustainability Specialist will tell you about simple practices that can add-up to tremendous savings; good for the county and good for the planet!

Price: Free

2 Hours

Friday, May 7, 2010
10:00am- 12:00pm
Location: Pinellas County Extension

Pinellas County Extension is conducting a citizens’ education project with faculty from the University of Florida. This project aims to provide education and materials to our residents to help them save money on their energy bill. Energy savings benefit the end-user as well as the environment, everybody wins! This class will provide tips and incentives to making your home more energy efficient, while still maintaining the same level of comfort. Energy saving devices will be provided to all participants.


Price: $15.00

1 Hour

Tuesday, May 18, 2010
11:30am- 12:30pm
Location: This program is offered on-line at your computer through webinar.

An introductory program on the basic facts about climate change. Scientists now show evidence of ongoing impacts such as sea level rise, warming of the oceans and air, and changes to our environment. Learn Learn from Mary Campbell, Extension Director and Urban Sustainability Agent, about impacts to Florida and our coastal regions.

FAST - No wasted time here. Get right to the heart of the matter in a 1-hour block designed to easily fit into your busy schedule. CONVENIENT - No travel. No time out of the office. Listen from the comfort and convenience of your desk. EASY - A computer is all the equipment you need. A microphone will allow you to talk directly to the instructor or on-line questions can be typed in. ACTIONABLE - Our audio conferences provide practical information you can start using right when you hang up the phone. IDEAL FOR MULTIPLE LISTENERS – Invite as many people as you want to listen in.


Price: $15.00

4 Hours

Thursday, May 20, 2010
8:30 am-12:30 pm
Location: Pinellas County Extension

Conserving resources and saving money at work is good for the county and good for the planet. This class will provide office workers with the necessary skills and practices to ensure a healthy and efficient office environment. Through energy conservation, waste reduction and safe use of office chemicals you can help make a difference!

This class is free to Pinellas County Employees and Local Government Employees.


Price: $15.00

2 Hours

Saturday, June 19, 2010
10:00am- 12:00pm
Location: Pinellas County Extension

Pinellas County Extension is conducting a citizens’ education project with faculty from the University of Florida. This project aims to provide education and materials to our residents to help them save money on their energy bill. Energy savings benefit the end-user as well as the environment, everybody wins! This class will provide tips and incentives to making your home more energy efficient, while still maintaining the same level of comfort. Energy saving devices will be provided to all participants.


Price: $15.00

1/2 Hour

Thursday, July 8, 2010
12:15pm- 12:45pm
Location: This program is offered online at your computer through webinar.

Solid Waste will guide you through the importance of business recycling in Pinellas County and provide you with simple ways to reduce waste and recycle in the office. In addition, a review of the updated Pinellas County Recycling Program will be discussed.

Price: Free

1 Hour

Thursday, July 15, 2010
12:15pm- 12:45pm
Location: This program is offered online at your computer through webinar.

In just 30 minutes, Vestina Crayton will help you learn what is green purchasing, the benefits of green purchasing and how to identify an authentic green product.

Price: Free

1/2 Hour

Thursday, July 22, 2010
12:15pm- 12:45pm
Location: This program is offered online at your computer through webinar.

This class will provide information on the reduction of chemical hazards, chemical substitutions, safe chemical handling, and disposal for the work place.

Price: Free

1 Hour

Thursday, July 22, 2010
1:30pm- 2:30pm
Location: This program is offered online at your computer through webinar.

Join Pinellas County Extension Specialist Vestina F. Crayton for an hour-long class on the sources of Green Jobs in this area. Federal, State and Local programs are available for creating new jobs in “green industries.” You might be surprised at just how green some jobs can be! This class is recommended for those who are seeking employment as well as employers who are interested in Federal “Stimulus” monies available for job creation.


Price: $15.00

2 Hours

Friday, July 23, 2010
10:00am- 12:00pm
Location: Pinellas County Extension

Pinellas County Extension is conducting a citizens’ education project with faculty from the University of Florida. This project aims to provide education and materials to our residents to help them save money on their energy bill. Energy savings benefit the end-user as well as the environment, everybody wins! This class will provide tips and incentives to making your home more energy efficient, while still maintaining the same level of comfort. Energy saving devices will be provided to all participants.


Price: $15.00

1 Hour

Thursday, July 29, 2010
12:15pm- 12:45pm
Location: This program is offered online at your computer through webinar.

Join us to discover ways to make a difference in your office by saving energy every day. James Stevenson, Extension Sustainability Specialist will tell you about simple practices that can add-up to tremendous savings; good for the county and good for the planet!

Price: Free

2 Hours

Tuesday, August 10, 2010
10:00am- 12:00pm
Location: Pinellas County Extension

Pinellas County Extension is conducting a citizens’ education project with faculty from the University of Florida. This project aims to provide education and materials to our residents to help them save money on their energy bill. Energy savings benefit the end-user as well as the environment, everybody wins! This class will provide tips and incentives to making your home more energy efficient, while still maintaining the same level of comfort. Energy saving devices will be provided to all participants.


Price: $15.00

4 Hours

Thursday, August 19, 2010
8:30 am-12:30 pm
Location: Pinellas County Extension

Conserving resources and saving money at work is good for the county and good for the planet. This class will provide office workers with the necessary skills and practices to ensure a healthy and efficient office environment. Through energy conservation, waste reduction and safe use of office chemicals you can help make a difference!

This class is free to Pinellas County Employees and Local Government Employees.


Price: $15.00

1 Hour

Thursday, September 16, 2010
6:30pm- 7:30pm
Location: This program is offered online at your computer through webinar.

Join Pinellas County Extension Specialist Vestina F. Crayton for an hour-long class on the sources of Green Jobs in this area. Federal, State and Local programs are available for creating new jobs in “green industries.” You might be surprised at just how green some jobs can be! This class is recommended for those who are seeking employment as well as employers who are interested in Federal “Stimulus” monies available for job creation.


Price: $15.00

2 Hours

Saturday, September 25, 2010
10:00am- 12:00pm
Location: Pinellas County Extension

Pinellas County Extension is conducting a citizens’ education project with faculty from the University of Florida. This project aims to provide education and materials to our residents to help them save money on their energy bill. Energy savings benefit the end-user as well as the environment, everybody wins! This class will provide tips and incentives to making your home more energy efficient, while still maintaining the same level of comfort. Energy saving devices will be provided to all participants.


Price: $15.00

1/2 Hour

Thursday, October 7, 2010
12:15pm- 12:45pm
Location: This program is offered online at your computer through webinar.

Solid Waste will guide you through the importance of business recycling in Pinellas County and provide you with simple ways to reduce waste and recycle in the office. In addition, a review of the updated Pinellas County Recycling Program will be discussed.

Price: Free

1 Hour

Thursday, October 14, 2010
12:15pm- 12:45pm
Location: This program is offered online at your computer through webinar.

In just 30 minutes, Vestina Crayton will help you learn what is green purchasing, the benefits of green purchasing and how to identify an authentic green product.

Price: Free

1/2 Hour

Thursday, October 21, 2010
12:15pm- 12:45pm
Location: This program is offered online at your computer through webinar.

This class will provide information on the reduction of chemical hazards, chemical substitutions, safe chemical handling, and disposal for the work place.

Price: Free

1 Hour

Thursday, October 28, 2010
12:15pm- 12:45pm
Location: This program is offered online at your computer through webinar.

Join us to discover ways to make a difference in your office by saving energy every day. James Stevenson, Extension Sustainability Specialist will tell you about simple practices that can add-up to tremendous savings; good for the county and good for the planet!

Price: Free

4 Hours

Thursday, November 18, 2010
8:30 am-12:30 pm
Location: Pinellas County Extension

Conserving resources and saving money at work is good for the county and good for the planet. This class will provide office workers with the necessary skills and practices to ensure a healthy and efficient office environment. Through energy conservation, waste reduction and safe use of office chemicals you can help make a difference!

This class is free to Pinellas County Employees and Local Government Employees.


Price: $15.00