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Sep 30: Green Careers for a Green Economy

When: September 30, 2011 8 am to 4 pm

Where: Holiday Inn, Marlborough, MA

The third annual Massachusetts Green Career Conference brings together stakeholders from government, education, business and career networks. Everyone wanting to learn more about green careers will find this conference timely, practical and valuable.

For further information, visit http://www.MassGreenCareers.com or register at http://GreenCareer.EventBrite.com.

Sept. 22 Greater Boston Slow Money Entrepreneur Showcase

When: Thursday, September 22, 2011, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Where: Non-Profit Center, 89 South Street, Boston (South Street Conference Center)

Join investors, sustainable food entrepreneurs, and leaders working together to rebuild our local food system. Learn about investment opportunities and how you can participate in rebuilding local economies based on the principles of soil fertility, sense of place, care of the commons and economic, cultural and biological diversity.

For further information, visit http://www.slowmoney.org/?p=608&option=com_wordpress&Itemid=170.

Sep 14-16: A Roadmap to Sustainable Infrastructures & Green Cities Conference

When: September 14-16, 2011

Where: Harvard Graduate School of Design, Cambridge, MA

This two-day conference at the Harvard Design School will bring together leading thinkers and practitioners for a precise and accurate design of a road map to green cities and infrastructures. Through presentations, panel discussions and ample time for networking, the attendees will gain valuable insights and lessons learned that they can put to action now.

For further information, visit http://www.gsd.harvard.edu/research/research_centers/zofnass/conference.html.

Sept. 21 Tufts Global Development & Environmental Institute Open House

When: Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

Where: Global Development And Environment Institute, 44 Teele Ave, Somerville, MA 02144 (located just off Packard Ave)

Come learn about GDAE’s interdisciplinary work on environmental policy, globalization and sustainable development, and alternative economics textbooks. Gain more information on campus events, books and publications, job opportunities, and academic resources. Light refreshments will be served.

For questions, directions, or to RSVP, please contact Lauren Denizard at 617-627-3530 or lauren.denizard@tufts.edu.

Oct. 1 Boston Local Food Festival

When: Saturday, Oct.1 11 am to 5 pm

Where: Boston Waterfront, Port Front Channel

The 2nd annual Boston Local Food Festival is less than a month away!

Be sure to join us on Saturday, October 1, for affordable servings of local eats ($5 or less!), local brew tastings (tickets on sale now), cooking demonstrations, live entertainment, and so much more! We have some exciting news for you below, so please continue reading, and stay tuned to our newsletter, websiteFacebook and Twitter for updates.

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