Green Drinks
Green Drinks is a monthly networking event where people in the environmental field and the sustainably minded meet over drinks (alcoholic or non), in an informal setting to exchange ideas, find out who's doing what and spread the word on what you're doing, find employment leads and make new friends and contacts.
May
Join us at Worm Power for the May Green Drinks Networking Event.
"Worm Power is an ALL ORGANIC WORM CASTING product based on the power of beneficial microorganisms and earthworms to boost soil fertility for all your plant and soil needs."
Green Drinks is a networking event for people working toward environmentally sustainable solutions for businesses and institutions.
When: Thursday, May 16, 2013, 6:00 to 7:30 PM
Where: 1691 Jenks Road, Avon NY 14414
Event includes:
1. Tours of the facility
2. Cheesed and Confused truck. Food truck that serves 8-10 different "pannini" sandwiches and soup
3. Deer Run Winery: Wine tasting of local award winning Conesus lake Winery
4. Custom Brewcrafters: Local micro-brewery (Honeoye Falls) tasting
We look forward to seeing you there!
For more information contact Dan Johnson at (855) 260-9676 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
March
Join us at Stantec's High Falls office for the March Green Drinks Networking Event.
Green Drinks is a networking event for people working toward environmentally sustainable solutions for businesses and institutions.
When: Thursday, March 21, 2013, 6 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: 61 Commercial Street, Rochester NY 14614
Parking is available along Mill Street and Commercial Street, free after 6 PM or in the High Falls Parking garage, free if you leave after 7 PM.
We look forward to seeing you there!
RSVP by March 14 to Vickie Menz at (585) 475-1440 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
February
Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 6-7:30pm
Host: At Lento Restaurant (274 N Goodman Street)
Connecting Industry with Education
Sponsored by the Recyclemania team from SUNY Empire State College along with the Rochester Area College Environmental/Sustainability Programs.
www.lentorestaurant.com/localfoodsupplier
January
Thursday, January 17,2013
Host: Viridian Energy
Site: Murph's Town Pub, 705 Titus Ave., Rochester, NY 14617
Time: 6-7:30pM
December - Two events:
Rochester Event:
Buffalo Event:
Thursday, December 20th, from 5:30-7:00pm, at Merge Restaurant, 439 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202.
RSVP’s are appreciated, but not required, here. This is a public event, all who are interested are welcome! Please come be part of the conversation, and represent Buffalo Niagara's regional sustainable business network.
About Green Drinks: Green Drinks is a free and informal professional networking event for people interested in supporting and cultivating Buffalo-Niagara's regional green/sustainable business community. These events provide like-minded individuals a casual, low-key format where they are able to meet, share ideas and develop synergies which spur innovation and growth in our region. Professionals from all backgrounds may be present, such as business owners, employees in green-related fields, and entrepreneurs with green ideas. Also welcome are individuals interested in what green businesses can do to operate more efficiently, while lessening their impacts on our environmental systems. With a lively mix of people from various corporate, non-profit, government and education sectors, conversations range from economics, conservation, policy and other green and sustainable business related topics.
Join our Greenworks || Buffalo Niagara Facebook page to stay up-to-date on future events!
Past events:
November
Date: Thursday, November 15, 2012
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Where: Isaac Heating 180 Charlotte St. Rochester, NY 14607
A division of Isaac Heating
isaachomeenergy.com
Hosts:
Annemarie Smith – Renewable Energy Specialist
Domenic Deleo – Manager of Isaac Home Energy Performance
Focus: How Much Energy Are You Wasting?
Learn about renewable energy technologies:
• Solar PV
• Geo Thermal
• Energy Audits
• Insulation
Talk to the experts, we are out working in the green energy field day in and day out. Isaac Home Energy Performance helps save homeowner's energy in a number of different ways using a whole house approach. It all begins with an energy audit and prioritized solutions. Last year Isaac Home Energy Performance won the New York State Excellence in Energy Savings Award (from NYSERDA) for the highest average savings per project. We have also received back to back Century Club Awards (2010, 2011) from the EPA and DOE for improving the energy efficiency and comfort in over 100 homes yearly through Home Performance with Energy Star Program. Our average customer saved $1,200 per year. This translates into 16,296 Tons of CO2 per year, equivalent to taking 3 cars off the road per year per house!! It's a great time to go green and you can do your part right from your own home!
October
Date: Thursday, October 18, 2012
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Where: Harris Whalen Lodge, at Harris Whalen Park, on Route 441 in Penfield. Across from Wegmans plaza.
Penfield's Energy and Environment Advisory Committee (EEAC) welcomes "Green Drinks" participants to showcase examples of the town's efforts to promote sustainability and protect the environment.
Learn about the town's
• Energy Management System and other NYSERDA projects
• Innovative public works complex rain garden
• Public electric car charging station
• Solar-powered sewer pump station
• Recycling and up-cycling efforts
• Innovative farmers
The recently renovated Harris Whalen Lodge itself will be a feature of the event with its radiant heated floor, permeable pavers, energy-efficient appliances and lighting, and handicap accessibility. The lodge is a future candidate for a solar application that is proposed to be connected to Harris Hill Elementary School to help educate and motivate young students on the use of renewable energy. The event will also showcase an award-winning innovative pasture management system in use at a Penfield farm.
Sponsored by: Penfield's Energy and Environment Advisory Committee (EEAC) and the Town of Penfield.
September
No Green Drink events scheduled. Attend Greentopia Innovation - an excellent opportunity for Green networking!More information
August
Date: Thursday, August 16, 2012
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm, Tour and Q & A
Where: Rochester Permaculture Center and Edible Forest Garden Tour, 163 Helen Road, Rochester, NY 14623
Come for a tour of and tasting from the newly established Edible Forest Garden at the Rochester Permaculture Center (RPC). Permaculture is a design system that creates the harmonious integration of people and landscape –providing their food, energy, shelter, material, and non-material needs in a sustainable way. Come see which Permaculture related projects are completed and which are still in progress. Tour and Q&A facilitated by Patty Love, permaculture designer, educator, and consultant, Program Director of Rochester Permaculture Center, and owner of Barefoot Edible Landscape and Permaculture. RPC is a program of Seeking Common Ground, Inc., dedicated to exploring, modeling, and inspiring more conscious, sustainable, and restorative ways of life through the application of permaculture and other regenerative design techniques and principles.
Sponsored by: www.rochesterpermaculturecenter.org
July
Rochester
Date: Thursday, July 19, 2012
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Location: Rochester Civic Garden Center
5 Castle Park Rochester, NY 14620
Sponsored by: Experienced Bricks
Buffalo
When: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Where: Rivera Greens, 6796 Rivera Way (Off County Road near Transit), Clarence, NY
Sponsored by: Natale Builders. Beverages and light refreshments provided.
Registration: click here
Details: Join us at Natale Builders' Mulberry model, a near net-zero energy house at the Rivera Greens residential development. Rivera Greens is certified as a green development by the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) National Green Building Certification program. Houses in the development are designed and built to be very energy efficient with a net-zero energy option, incorporate recycled and eco-friendly materials and are surrounded by natural habitat areas with a walking path and pond. The Mulberry model is constructed with structural insulated panels (SIPs) and is designed to produce 95% of the energy it uses. Join us to learn first-hand what makes this unique development and its houses environmentally sustainable right here in WNY.
Natale Builders is a family owned and operated professional home building business with 40 years of experience in building custom homes for people across the Western New York area.
June
Third Thursday Event, June 21, 2012
Foodlink Headquarters
1999 Mount Read Blvd, Rochester, NY
Sponsored by: Foodlink