BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Grounded Strategies - ECPv6.14.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://groundedpgh.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Grounded Strategies REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20170312T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20171105T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171021T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171021T110000 DTSTAMP:20260427T050318 CREATED:20171003T141107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T143025Z UID:18830-1508576400-1508583600@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:August Wilson Park Volunteering + Garden Class DESCRIPTION:Join Parks Conservancy staff at the newly re-opened August Wilson Park for these regularly scheduled group volunteer events! At this event\, participants will get a basic overview of soil and nutrients. We’ll talk about soil amendments plus how and when to apply them. \n  \nTools\, gloves and training are provided. \n  \nREGISTER URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/august-wilson-park-volunteering-garden-class/ LOCATION:August Wilson Park\, 1801 Cliff Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education,For Fun,Partner Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171017T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171017T183000 DTSTAMP:20260427T050318 CREATED:20171012T133953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171012T133953Z UID:18882-1508261400-1508265000@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Green Playces: Hill District Dedication and Mosaic Unveiling DESCRIPTION: URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/green-playces-hill-district-dedication-mosaic-unveiling/ LOCATION:Jeron X. Grayson Community Center\, 1839 Wylie Ave.\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171014T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171014T180000 DTSTAMP:20260427T050318 CREATED:20171003T143755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T143755Z UID:18835-1507989600-1508004000@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Conversation. Connections. Impact: Making Change in Our Backyards\, an ioby Convening in Pittsburgh DESCRIPTION:Conversations. Connections. Impact: Making change in our backyards\, an ioby convening in Pittsburgh. \nioby’s first-ever convening in Pittsburgh will celebrate neighbors who are building and investing in positive local change that creates a future for all in Pittsburgh. Learn from our city’s resident leaders who are raising funds with ioby\, and share your hopes for your neighborhood. \nThe program will feature an interactive PLACE IT! workshop by James Rojas\, an urban planner\, grassroots activist\, and artist who facilitates hands-on community visioning sessions to help residents connect and develop ideas together about equitable public space. \nWe can’t wait to have you with us! \nQuestions? Please contact dana@ioby.org\, or 917.817.2070 \nDraft Program Schedule: \n12:00 – 1:00 Hill District Walking Tour (Come along for this tour to hear from local ioby project collaborators and long-time neighborhood leaders – Please email dana@ioby.org if you plan to attend this special part of the day) \n2:00 – 2:25 Arrivals\, Welcome\, and Intros \n2:25 – 3:05 James Rojas hands-on PLACE IT! group workshop\, Part 1 (Build your favorite childhood memory) \n3:05 – 3:10 Break and Announcements \n3:10 – 4:20 ioby Leader Panel Presentations and Discussion (hear successes\, challenges and strategies for making positive change on the ground in Pittsburgh from project leaders working on murals\, community gardens and more – as well as from an ioby coach who can also share some tools and tricks) \nPanelists include: \nDwayne Barker\, Fineview & Perry Hilltop Community Pride Project \nLisa Freeman\, Manchester Growing Together Farm \nRamo Lord\, Exploring Labor’s Safety and Health Concerns \nBarbara Rudiak\, South Side Community Murals \nTacumba Turner\, Allendale Acres\, where we ‘eat to live’ \nLinda Wallen\, Pigeon Positivity \nDominique Williams\, ioby Leader Success Strategist \nEleanor Williams\, Northside Resource Mall \n4:20 – 5:00 James Rojas hands-on PLACE IT! group workshop\, Part 2 (Build your vision for an ideal Pittsburgh) \n5:00 – 6:00 Food\, Drink\, Mingle and Share Project Ideas \n  \nREGISTER URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/conversation-connections-impact-making-change-backyards-ioby-convening-pittsburgh/ LOCATION:Hill House Association\, 1835 Centre Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171007T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171007T160000 DTSTAMP:20260427T050318 CREATED:20170720T200636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171010T142914Z UID:18517-1507370400-1507392000@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:6th Annual Two Wheels Lots of Green: Bike Tour & Block Party DESCRIPTION:On a sunny October day\, GTECH celebrated Pittsburgh’s greenspace community with a guided bike tour and block party! This year’s Two Wheels Lots of Green event featured Pittsburgh’s East End. We rode 6.5 miles and made stops in Larimer\, Homewood\, and Wilkinsburg. \n2017 Featured Greenspace Projects & Partners \nAt each stop\, we spoke to community partners\, learning about their journey and the transformation of vacant spaces into activated places. \nStop 1: Ms. Betty Lane’s African Healing Garden & Chatman Properties for the URA LandCare Program \nStop 2: Grow Pittsburgh’s Garden Resource Center \nStop 3: Homewood Green Playce with Bible Center Church \nStop 4: Wilkinsburg Green Playce with Hosanna House \nStop 5: Sankofa Village Community Garden \nStop 6: Tioga Play Yard with Operation Better Block \n \n\nWe’re excited to present a new design by our friend and local artist\, Seth Storck. Get the GTECH bike shirt at our store. \nAfter the guided bike tour\, we celebrated with our friends and community partners at a block party outside of GTECH’s office on Julius St. Thanks to all of our sponsors and vendors for an incredible afternoon! 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The LEED Green Associate is the only professional designation to show employers and clients you have certified knowledge in the field \nTo date\, this course and its materials have proven to be instrumental in helping over 8000 students pass their respective exam at a 100% pass rate. This course is offered at a quarter of the price and time as the competition and is geared at allowing students to graduate with letters after their name! \nA new LEED rating system (v4) was introduced last month and this training course is one of the few that has been updated to teach the current rating system. \nLEED Green Associate Training Information URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/leed-green-associate-training/ LOCATION:Carnegie Mellon University\, Doherty Hall\, Room 1211\, 5000 Forbes Ave.\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States CATEGORIES:Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170927T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170927T180000 DTSTAMP:20260427T050318 CREATED:20170914T135126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170914T135331Z UID:18778-1506531600-1506535200@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Green Playces: Clairton Dedication Ceremony DESCRIPTION: URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/green-playces-clairton-dedication-ceremony/ LOCATION:Morningstar baptist Church\, Clairton\, PA 15025\, 307 Shaw Ave\, Clairton\, PA\, 15025 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170926T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170926T193000 DTSTAMP:20260427T050318 CREATED:20170921T132251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170921T132351Z UID:18790-1506448800-1506454200@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:ReClaim Clairton Ambassador Graduation DESCRIPTION:Presenting the GTECH ReClaim Clairton Ambassadors and the completion of their 2016-2017 vacant lot projects! \nOur partnership with these Ambassadors began back in August 2016\, and we cannot wait to share their amazing vacant lot activation projects to the Clairton community. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/reclaim-clairton-ambassador-graduation-2/ LOCATION:City Hall Council Chambers\, 551 Ravensburg Blvd\, Clairton\, PA\, 15025 CATEGORIES:Community Event ORGANIZER;CN="Grounded Strategies":MAILTO:info@groundedpgh.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170923T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170923T150000 DTSTAMP:20260427T050318 CREATED:20170823T173051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170823T204923Z UID:18689-1506164400-1506178800@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Spring Garden Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate and learn about the rich history of Spring Garden! Take a free guided tour through this historic neighborhood and finish off the afternoon with a catered after-party at Wigle Whiskey Barrelhouse and Whiskey Garden. Enjoy fun games\, great food\, music and the company of your neighbors. Even enter a raffle to win tickets for a Wigle Whiskey Tour! \nThe first 50 tour sign-ups will receive a $10 food truck voucher each.\nClick HERE to reserve your spot!\n \nIn January 2016\, community residents\, One Northside and GTECH began working together to plan an urban trail system in the Northside that could begin to: \n\nCreate safe connections between Northside neighborhoods;\nBeautify the Northside and explore placemaking opportunities;\nEnhance existing assets in the neighborhoods; and\nPromote the Northside as a hub for arts and culture.\n\nThe purpose of the trail is to connect neighbors to each other\, make the Northside an inviting place for visitors\, and show off the amazing treasures it has to offer. \nLearn more about the creation of the Northside Neighborhood Connections Project HERE. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/spring-garden-walking-tour/ LOCATION:Wigle Whiskey Barrelhouse\, 1055 Spring Garden Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,For Fun,Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://groundedpgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Spring-Garden-Walkinh-Tour-Flyer_V1.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170912T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170912T200000 DTSTAMP:20260427T050318 CREATED:20170911T134956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170911T135420Z UID:18759-1505241000-1505246400@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Inspire Speakers Series: Pittsburgh to Paris DESCRIPTION:The Inspire Speakers Series is a sequence of lectures that brings fresh\, innovative thinking on topics of sustainability to Pittsburgh\, with the goal of inspiring and motivating our citizens and leaders to think bigger and bolder about what is possible for our region.\n\nThe series features nationally renowned thought-leaders from various sustainability fields\, as well as local experts who can share their experiences of promoting environmental quality\, social equity\, and economic vitality in Western Pennsylvania. \n \nJoin the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) and GBA for ILFI’s Living Product Expo Opening Keynote\, featuring Paul Hawken! \nPaul Hawken is an environmentalist\, entrepreneur\, journalist\, and author who has dedicated his life to sustainability and changing the relationship between business and the environment. His practice has included starting and running ecological businesses\, writing and teaching about the impact of commerce on living systems\, and consulting with governments and corporations on economic development\, industrial ecology\, and environmental policy. Natural Capitalism\, co-authored by Hawken\, was cited by President Bill Clinton as one of the five most important books in the world. \nAbout Project Drawdown: \nProject Drawdown is a initiative by a coalition of scientists and researchers who aim to find the most impactful global warming reversal and reduction strategies that could be implemented in the next thirty years. Paul Hawken recently released a book\, Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming\, which details the 100 most sizeable strategies for reducing climate change. \nThe Inspire Speakers Series is partnering with the International Living Future Institute’s Living Product Expo Opening Keynote. \nRegistration Notes: \n-An Inspire Speakers Series ticket does not include access to the Opening Night Reception prior to the Keynote. To attend the Opening Night Reception and Keynote\, please register via the Living Product Expo registration page. \n-Scholarships to this Inspire Speakers Series event are available. Please email Jenna Cramer at jennac@gbapgh.org for more information. \n-Registration will close at 12:00 noon on September 12. If you miss the window for online registration\, not to worry! You can register at the door. \nRegister Now URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/inspire-speakers-series-pittsburgh-paris/ LOCATION:David L. Lawrence Convention Center\, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15222\, United States CATEGORIES:Inspired Speaker Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170911T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170911T160000 DTSTAMP:20260427T050318 CREATED:20170825T172643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170825T172643Z UID:18714-1505138400-1505145600@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Data 101 Introduction to Mapping DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Western Pennsylvania Regional Data Center \nMapping is a great way to visualize and analyze information – and to tell stories. In this installment of our Data 101 training series\, you’ll learn the principles of mapmaking using the latest in paper and marker-based technologies. You’ll learn how computers are used to plot addresses on a map\, conduct basic spatial analysis\, and update records in a database based on location. Along with a deeper-appreciation for computers\, this class will provide you with a solid foundation of mapping concepts and processes\, and get you prepared to take your first computer-based mapping class. \nNo computers will be used in this class\, and there are no prerequisites. \nRSVP URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/data-101-introduction-mapping/ LOCATION:Hillman Library\, Digital Scholarship Commons\, Ground Floor\, 3960 Forbes Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15260\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170902T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170902T140000 DTSTAMP:20260427T050318 CREATED:20170831T204914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170831T205036Z UID:18736-1504342800-1504360800@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed! ReClaim Clairton Corner Coral DESCRIPTION:  URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/volunteers-needed-reclaim-clairton-corner-coral/ LOCATION:501 Miller Ave\, Clairton PA\, 501 Miller Ave\, Clairton \, 15025\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170824T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170824T140000 DTSTAMP:20260427T050318 CREATED:20170824T200135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170824T200142Z UID:18706-1503565200-1503583200@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed: RaClaim Clairton Workday\, Skylar's Site DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun filled workday to help! \nSite Location: Corner of Miller and Park in Clairton PA URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/volunteers-needed-raclaim-clairton-workday-skylars-site/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Volunteer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170819T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170819T150000 DTSTAMP:20260427T050318 CREATED:20170728T160505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170728T160538Z UID:18567-1503144000-1503154800@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Free Soil Lead Screening DESCRIPTION:Join the Allegheny County Conservation District and partners on August 19th to learn why soil lead contamination is a serious problem in Wilkinsburg and a potential risk to children and gardeners. Bring a properly collected\, dry soil sample from your yard or garden and we will screen it for lead and other heavy metals instantly and free of charge. Staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide information on cleanup and remediation strategies. Stick around for a community celebration featuring raffles\, workshops\, a harvest swap and other fun activities! \nFOR MORE INFO ON SOIL COLLECTION\, CONTACT JONATHAN BURGESS (ACCD): 412-291-8017 URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/free-soil-lead-screening-2/ LOCATION:Garden Dreams\, 806 Holland Ave \, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15221\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170813T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170813T150000 DTSTAMP:20260427T050318 CREATED:20170630T192511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170630T192511Z UID:18472-1502629200-1502636400@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Painting With A Twist! Paint For A Purpose DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a fun filled afternoon at Painting With A Twist! Half of all of the proceeds raised will directly benefit GTECH. The event is BYOB and will be on Sunday\, August 13th from 1-3PM. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/painting-twist-paint-purpose/ LOCATION:Painting With A Twist\, 5807 Penn Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206 ORGANIZER;CN="Grounded Strategies":MAILTO:info@groundedpgh.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170809T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170809T093000 DTSTAMP:20260427T050318 CREATED:20170728T161045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170728T161147Z UID:18572-1502263800-1502271000@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Inclusion Best Practices\, featuring a conversation with Jyoti Chopra\, Managing Director\, Head of Global Citizenship and Sustainability for BNY Mellon DESCRIPTION:Vibrant Pittsburgh’s Inclusion Best Practices Series\n\n\nFeaturing a conversation with Jyoti Chopra\, Managing Director\, Head of Global Citizenship and Sustainability for BNY Mellon\nJyoti Chopra is Managing Director and Head of Global Citizenship and Sustainability at BNY Mellon. She joined the company in 2012 and is based in New York City. Her areas of responsibility include Corporate Social Responsibility\, Philanthropy\, Social Finance\, Diversity and Inclusion and the Corporate Art Collection. She serves on the company’s Global Diversity and Inclusion Council. She is a member of BNY Mellon’s Senior Leadership Team and is the company’s representative to the Global Talent and Diversity Council of the Asia Society. \nPreviously\, Jyoti served as the global leader for communications and public relations at Deloitte\, where she was responsible for external relations\, executive and internal communications. In 2011\, she initiated and spearheaded the development of Deloitte’s first global diversity report. She joined Deloitte in February 2009 working for the Office of the CEO and the Global Chief of Staff where she was responsible for leading and managing strategic projects and supporting the Global CEOs office and the Executive team. Learn more about the speaker. \nFree parking available \n*  *  * \nThrough the Inclusion Best Practice Series\, Vibrant Pittsburgh features high-profile companies who share their stories and best practices on a range of diversity and inclusion topics.  Employers of all sizes will have the opportunity to learn from and interact with industry leaders on diversity and inclusion practices key to their business success. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/inclusion-best-practices/ LOCATION:Rivers Casino\, 777 Casino Dr. \, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170803T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170803T120000 DTSTAMP:20260427T050318 CREATED:20170728T155958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170728T155958Z UID:18564-1501754400-1501761600@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Data 101: Mapping DESCRIPTION:Mapping is a great way to visualize and analyze information – and to tell stories. In this installment of Data 101\, you’ll learn the principles of mapmaking using the latest in paper and marker-based technologies. You’ll learn how computers are used to plot addresses on a map\, conduct basic spatial analysis\, and update records in a database based on location. Along with a deeper-appreciation for computers\, this class will provide you with a solid foundation of mapping concepts and processes when you are ready to take your first computer-based mapping class. \nNo computers will be used in this class\, and there are no prerequisites. \nABOUT DATA 101\nThe Western Pennsylvania Regional Data Center and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh are partnering on a “Data 101” training series designed to build information literacy\, mapping\, and data visualization skills for people looking to get started in using data\, or more-experienced users looking to brush-up on their skills. \nRegistration details. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/data-101-mapping/ LOCATION:CLP – Knoxville\, 400 Brownsville Road\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15210\, United States CATEGORIES:Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170727T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170727T130000 DTSTAMP:20260427T050318 CREATED:20170628T143821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170628T143821Z UID:18460-1501153200-1501160400@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Skillshare: Maximize Your Growing Space DESCRIPTION:in partnership with Repair The World: Pittsburgh \nGrow Pittsburgh’s Marisa Manheim will teach participants how to maximize small spaces and how to create new growing area with containers. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/skillshare-maximize-growing-space/ LOCATION:Garden Resource Center\, 147 Putnam St \, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education ORGANIZER;CN="Marisa":MAILTO:marisa@growpittsburgh.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170726T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170726T160000 DTSTAMP:20260427T050318 CREATED:20170613T191133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170613T191133Z UID:18372-1501077600-1501084800@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Property Data Learning Circle DESCRIPTION:Data about properties is incredibly valuable in developing neighborhood plans and redevelopment strategies. Data at the property level has also been used to target interventions and investments within a neighborhood. To build the capacity of neighborhood stakeholders\, The Western Pennsylvania Regional Data Center and the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh are collaborating to offer a learning circle to provide hands-on training and support to people that want to use property data to understand more about their communities. We’ll be using Alan Mallach’s “Neighborhoods by Numbers\, an Introduction to Finding and Using Small Area Data” as a companion guide to the course. \nBy participating in the four-session learning circle\, participants will learn how to: \n\nOrganize and conduct neighborhood property surveys\nCreate tables and charts based on neighborhood statistics\nMake sharable\, interactive property maps using open data\nTie data to neighborhood redevelopment strategies and actions\nTell stories about their neighborhood\n\nThere are no prerequisites to the course\, but it will be helpful to know how to perform basic tasks in a spreadsheet\, including sorting a table based on the values in a column\, and adding new columns to a spreadsheet. It helps to have access to a laptop for two of the four classes\, and a limited number of computers will be available if you don’t have one. \nAll classes will be held at the Hazelwood Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Classes will be held according to the following schedule: \n\nWednesday June 28th from 2-4 pm: Conducting neighborhood property data surveys\nWednesday July 12th from 2-4 pm: Creating neighborhood statistics from property data\nWednesday July 26th from 2-4 pm: An Introduction to geographic information from the Data 101 series\nWednesday August 9th from 2-4 pm: Making online property maps in Carto.\n\n* Optional work sessions may be held between classes based on need. \nLearning Circles are a way for people to come together in an environment that allows you to ask questions and discuss with fellow learners. Participants come together to learn through lectures and tutorials\, and then are led by a facilitator in discussion and activities. Learning Circles combine the best of self-directed and in-person learning. \nSpace is very limited. Please register and the course facilitator will contact you with additional information\, including reading assignments and details on what to bring to the first class. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/property-data-learning-circle-3/ LOCATION:Carnegie Library of Hazelwood\, 5006 Second Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15207\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education,Lecture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170722T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170722T163000 DTSTAMP:20260427T050318 CREATED:20170721T165904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170721T165904Z UID:18530-1500714000-1500741000@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed: Warrington Ave Greenspace workday DESCRIPTION:Re-purposing an empty lot on the main drag on E. Warrington Avenue in Allentown.  The volunteer day will include transplanting native plants and implementing a Bioswale on site. If you are interested in volunteering email T.Turner@gtechstrategies.org URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/volunteers-needed-warrington-ave-greenspace-workday/ LOCATION:821 E Warrington Ave\, 821 E Warrington Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15210\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://groundedpgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IMG_4848-e1500656136962.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170719T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170719T190000 DTSTAMP:20260427T050318 CREATED:20170622T154846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170622T154846Z UID:18439-1500483600-1500490800@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Bike Tour of the Almono Site DESCRIPTION:Experience\nThis is a very special opportunity to get an inside look at Pittsburgh’s last big brownfield redevelopment\, and to learn about the site’s future. Rebecca Flora of ReMake Group and Almono’s Project Director will kick off the tour with some site history and information about Almono’s sustainability goals. We’ll then break into groups on our bikes (or on foot) to check out a few highlights of the site. \nThe bike ride will be about 3 miles in length. If biking isn’t your style\, an alternate walking tour will also be available\, with a reduced 1.5 mile route. Food and drinks will be included. \nOnce you click on the “register now” link\, please pay attention to the registration options.  Our friends at Healthy Ride are offering on-site bike rentals for anyone who will need a bike when they arrive. If you will need a bike provided to you on the tour\, please register under that option (for an additional $15). \nMembers of BikePGH and Healthy Ride are eligible for the GBA member price. \n  \n\nAbout the Site\nIn 2002\, the Almono LP had the foresight to purchase this former J&L and LTV steel site to ensure that its redevelopment could be fully leveraged as a unique opportunity for the Hazelwood neighborhood\, city\, and region. Now\, fifteen years later\, the 178-acre site is positioned to not only become a hub for the innovation and tech economies\, but serve as a leader and catalyst for sustainable development. \nThe site aspires to be a place for experimentation and creativity. This vision is carried out not just in the types of businesses and development that it attracts\, but in the site’s infrastructure\, programming\, and process. It is a place to test new approaches to integrating stormwater management into the public realm\, to facilitate thoughtful co-locating of industries\, to create a model for district energy\, and to design a process that yields an authentic sense of place. \nDuring this tour we will get a chance to look at and talk about some of these innovative approaches already underway\, as well as the larger vision for the site. \n  \nStops along the Tour\nSite Work & Stormwater. Now with Act II clearance\, environmental clean-up of the site over the past 15 years was no different from the many riverfront brownfield sites in the region. However\, the environmental clean-up was completed in conjunction with the first road on-site\, as well as the design and building of the site’s stormwater management infrastructure. Additionally\, this road was designed as the city’s first newly designed complete street. This tour stop will focus on the groundwork undertaken to get the site to where it is today\, and ready for future development. \nPublic Realm. The idea of public realm on the site is intended to include a variety of things: the 1.2 miles of riverfront\, the Mill Plaza\, the pedestrian and cyclists connections\, and everything else “between the buildings.” Accessibility and inclusivity are key components of the site’s public realm strategy. This tour stop will talk about the public realm vision for the site\, how it can be amenity for the neighborhood\, as well as a part of the larger city and regional park system. \nTrails & Connectivity. Though Second Avenue and railroads currently create barriers to the site’s connectivity and accessibility\, the site is perfectly positioned to act as a confluence for Hazelwood\, South Side\, Oakland\, Four Mile Run\, and Greenfield. This tour stop will highlight some of these key linkages and how the site could tie to the Eliza Furnace trail\, the Great Allegheny Passage\, the South Side Riverfront Trail\, and Junction Hollow. \nMill 19. One of two legacy buildings on the site\, this will be the first to be developed. Plans and design for the building aim to emphasize the building’s heritage while providing space for a completely new and different industry: automation. This tour stop will focus on the building’s design and role in the site’s redevelopment\, as well as its energy goals. \nPumphouse. This remnant of river infrastructure has sparked lot of great and intriguing ideas. Currently one of the few places to access the water\, this is easily one of the most inspiring places on the site. This tour stop is meant to generative creative thinking for alternative reuse of the riverfront and ignite the imagination as to how we engage with the water. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/bike-tour-almono-site/ LOCATION:Almono\, 38 Second Ave\, pittsburgh\, PA\, 15207\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,For Fun ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Montgomery":MAILTO:lesliem@gbapgh.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170718T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170718T200000 DTSTAMP:20260427T050318 CREATED:20170403T162917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170714T202354Z UID:17882-1500402600-1500408000@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Woods Run Rain Barrel Workshop DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Pennsylvania Resource Council (PRC)\, GTECH is hosting a free Rain Barrel Workshop for residents of Perry South/Perry Hilltop only. This neighborhood is part of the Woods Run (O-27) sewershed\, the focus area for the GTECH GSI project. \nWorkshop participants will learn how to harvest rainwater from their roofs\, store it\, and use it in the landscape. They also learn how to reduce their contribution to combined sewer overflow (CSO)\, flooding\, and polluted urban runoff by learning how to practice watershed protection and conservation in their own backyards. It’s easier than you think! \nPRC’s Watershed Awareness/Rain Barrel Workshop raises awareness of watershed issues\, demonstrates how to install a 55-gallon rain barrel\, and introduces other rainwater harvesting options. \nParticipants will also receive a FreeGarden RAIN 55-gallon rain barrel. Designed with the homeowner/gardener in mind\, it is affordable\, attractive\, and easy to install. \nFor questions or to register\, call Nancy at 412.488.7490 ext 247\, or e-mail r.bowers@gtechstrategies.org. \n  \n  \n  URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/northside-rain-barrel-workshop/ LOCATION:Riverview United Presbyterian Church\, 3505 Perrysville Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15214\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170712T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170712T160000 DTSTAMP:20260427T050318 CREATED:20170613T190820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170613T190820Z UID:18371-1499868000-1499875200@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Property Data Learning Circle DESCRIPTION:Data about properties is incredibly valuable in developing neighborhood plans and redevelopment strategies. Data at the property level has also been used to target interventions and investments within a neighborhood. To build the capacity of neighborhood stakeholders\, The Western Pennsylvania Regional Data Center and the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh are collaborating to offer a learning circle to provide hands-on training and support to people that want to use property data to understand more about their communities. We’ll be using Alan Mallach’s “Neighborhoods by Numbers\, an Introduction to Finding and Using Small Area Data” as a companion guide to the course. \nBy participating in the four-session learning circle\, participants will learn how to: \n\nOrganize and conduct neighborhood property surveys\nCreate tables and charts based on neighborhood statistics\nMake sharable\, interactive property maps using open data\nTie data to neighborhood redevelopment strategies and actions\nTell stories about their neighborhood\n\nThere are no prerequisites to the course\, but it will be helpful to know how to perform basic tasks in a spreadsheet\, including sorting a table based on the values in a column\, and adding new columns to a spreadsheet. It helps to have access to a laptop for two of the four classes\, and a limited number of computers will be available if you don’t have one. \nAll classes will be held at the Hazelwood Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Classes will be held according to the following schedule: \n\nWednesday June 28th from 2-4 pm: Conducting neighborhood property data surveys\nWednesday July 12th from 2-4 pm: Creating neighborhood statistics from property data\nWednesday July 26th from 2-4 pm: An Introduction to geographic information from the Data 101 series\nWednesday August 9th from 2-4 pm: Making online property maps in Carto.\n\n* Optional work sessions may be held between classes based on need. \nLearning Circles are a way for people to come together in an environment that allows you to ask questions and discuss with fellow learners. Participants come together to learn through lectures and tutorials\, and then are led by a facilitator in discussion and activities. Learning Circles combine the best of self-directed and in-person learning. \nSpace is very limited. Please register and the course facilitator will contact you with additional information\, including reading assignments and details on what to bring to the first class. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/property-data-learning-circle-2/ LOCATION:Carnegie Library of Hazelwood\, 5006 Second Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15207\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education,Lecture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170709T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170709T160000 DTSTAMP:20260427T050318 CREATED:20170613T191327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170613T191327Z UID:18373-1499608800-1499616000@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Property Data Learning Circle DESCRIPTION:Data about properties is incredibly valuable in developing neighborhood plans and redevelopment strategies. Data at the property level has also been used to target interventions and investments within a neighborhood. To build the capacity of neighborhood stakeholders\, The Western Pennsylvania Regional Data Center and the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh are collaborating to offer a learning circle to provide hands-on training and support to people that want to use property data to understand more about their communities. We’ll be using Alan Mallach’s “Neighborhoods by Numbers\, an Introduction to Finding and Using Small Area Data” as a companion guide to the course. \nBy participating in the four-session learning circle\, participants will learn how to: \n\nOrganize and conduct neighborhood property surveys\nCreate tables and charts based on neighborhood statistics\nMake sharable\, interactive property maps using open data\nTie data to neighborhood redevelopment strategies and actions\nTell stories about their neighborhood\n\nThere are no prerequisites to the course\, but it will be helpful to know how to perform basic tasks in a spreadsheet\, including sorting a table based on the values in a column\, and adding new columns to a spreadsheet. It helps to have access to a laptop for two of the four classes\, and a limited number of computers will be available if you don’t have one. \nAll classes will be held at the Hazelwood Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Classes will be held according to the following schedule: \n\nWednesday June 28th from 2-4 pm: Conducting neighborhood property data surveys\nWednesday July 12th from 2-4 pm: Creating neighborhood statistics from property data\nWednesday July 26th from 2-4 pm: An Introduction to geographic information from the Data 101 series\nWednesday August 9th from 2-4 pm: Making online property maps in Carto.\n\n* Optional work sessions may be held between classes based on need. \nLearning Circles are a way for people to come together in an environment that allows you to ask questions and discuss with fellow learners. Participants come together to learn through lectures and tutorials\, and then are led by a facilitator in discussion and activities. Learning Circles combine the best of self-directed and in-person learning. \nSpace is very limited. Please register and the course facilitator will contact you with additional information\, including reading assignments and details on what to bring to the first class. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/property-data-learning-circle-4/ LOCATION:Carnegie Library of Hazelwood\, 5006 Second Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15207\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education,Lecture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170707T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170707T203000 DTSTAMP:20260427T050318 CREATED:20170515T135949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170710T213614Z UID:18201-1499448600-1499459400@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:GTECH Summer Carnival + Bantam Night DESCRIPTION:STEP RIGHT UP! and have a drink with GTECH friends! Purchase an arm’s length of tickets to play a few games and win a prize or grab a bite and stay a while- all in support of GTECH’s work. All are welcome\, including kids! \nWigle Whiskey Barrelhouse & Whiskey Garden is graciously hosting us for a Bantam Night where 12% of all sales of Wigle cocktails\, gear\, and even beer(!) will come to GTECH. We’ll be adding a layer of fun with a Vintage Carnival theme and have games and activities to match! \nEnjoy food from YinzBurgh BBQ and live entertainment by Jenkins & Crum. \nFree entry with many opportunities to contribute to GTECH while enjoying a fantastic summer evening in good company. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/gtechsummercarnival/ LOCATION:Wigle Whiskey Barrelhouse\, 1055 Spring Garden Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,For Fun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://groundedpgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/FB-Carnival.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170707T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170707T193000 DTSTAMP:20260427T050318 CREATED:20170613T195749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170613T195749Z UID:18376-1499448600-1499455800@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Edible Forest Gardens: Perennial Trees and Shrubs in Your Home Garden DESCRIPTION:With Seth Nyer \nLearn about the key components and principals of a permaculture food forest and how to adapt these principals into the backyard setting. Participants will leave with a list of suggested edible perennial plants that thrive in the Pittsburgh region. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/edible-forest-gardens-perennial-trees-shrubs-home-garden/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Education,For Fun END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170629T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170629T170000 DTSTAMP:20260427T050318 CREATED:20170629T185134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170629T185231Z UID:18468-1498723200-1498755600@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed: Clairton Green Playce DESCRIPTION:Join us in Clairton at the Morningstar Baptist Church as we aim to finalize the Green Playce next door! \nCommunity Volunteer Day:\nTuesday\, July 18th from 3-7 pm.\n307 Shaw Avenue\nFood will be provided for all volunteers. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/volunteers-needed-clairton-green-playce/ LOCATION:PA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170628T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170628T160000 DTSTAMP:20260427T050318 CREATED:20170613T190523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170613T190650Z UID:18370-1498658400-1498665600@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Property Data Learning Circle DESCRIPTION:Data about properties is incredibly valuable in developing neighborhood plans and redevelopment strategies. Data at the property level has also been used to target interventions and investments within a neighborhood. To build the capacity of neighborhood stakeholders\, The Western Pennsylvania Regional Data Center and the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh are collaborating to offer a learning circle to provide hands-on training and support to people that want to use property data to understand more about their communities. We’ll be using Alan Mallach’s “Neighborhoods by Numbers\, an Introduction to Finding and Using Small Area Data” as a companion guide to the course. \nBy participating in the four-session learning circle\, participants will learn how to: \n\nOrganize and conduct neighborhood property surveys\nCreate tables and charts based on neighborhood statistics\nMake sharable\, interactive property maps using open data\nTie data to neighborhood redevelopment strategies and actions\nTell stories about their neighborhood\n\nThere are no prerequisites to the course\, but it will be helpful to know how to perform basic tasks in a spreadsheet\, including sorting a table based on the values in a column\, and adding new columns to a spreadsheet. It helps to have access to a laptop for two of the four classes\, and a limited number of computers will be available if you don’t have one. \nAll classes will be held at the Hazelwood Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Classes will be held according to the following schedule: \n\nWednesday June 28th from 2-4 pm: Conducting neighborhood property data surveys\nWednesday July 12th from 2-4 pm: Creating neighborhood statistics from property data\nWednesday July 26th from 2-4 pm: An Introduction to geographic information from the Data 101 series\nWednesday August 9th from 2-4 pm: Making online property maps in Carto.\n\n* Optional work sessions may be held between classes based on need. \nLearning Circles are a way for people to come together in an environment that allows you to ask questions and discuss with fellow learners. Participants come together to learn through lectures and tutorials\, and then are led by a facilitator in discussion and activities. Learning Circles combine the best of self-directed and in-person learning. \nSpace is very limited. Please register and the course facilitator will contact you with additional information\, including reading assignments and details on what to bring to the first class. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/property-data-learning-circle/ LOCATION:Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Hazelwood\, 5006 Second Avenue\, pittsburgh\, PA\, 15207\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education,Lecture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170622T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170622T130000 DTSTAMP:20260427T050318 CREATED:20170615T114436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170620T205802Z UID:18398-1498122000-1498136400@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed! ReClaim Clairton: Art and Healing Garden DESCRIPTION:Our Reclaim Ambassador\, Felix Fusco\, will be turning his lot into a place for community healing and expression. Neighbors will be able to make their own mark on the community chalkboards at the center of the space. \n  URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/volunteers-needed-reclaim-clairton-art-healing-garden/ LOCATION:Art and Healing Garden\, 509 Miller Ave\, Clairton\, PA\, 15025 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://groundedpgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Felix-Site-png-design-870x350.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lydia Kramer":MAILTO:l.kramer@gtechstrategies.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170621T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170621T193000 DTSTAMP:20260427T050318 CREATED:20170615T113941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170619T135118Z UID:18395-1498057200-1498073400@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed! ReClaim Clairton: Rest for the Weary DESCRIPTION:Our ReClaim Ambassadors\, Jawanna Warren and Janella Hamlin\, will be creating a passive garden and seating area\, complete with birdhouses\, books and benches to help neighbors rest and rejuvenate during their treks through the neighborhood. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/volunteers-needed-reclaim-clairton/ LOCATION:634 Baker Ave\, 634 Baker Ave\, Clairton\, PA\, 15025 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://groundedpgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Jawanna-png-design-870x350-e1497526685101.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170621T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170621T123000 DTSTAMP:20260427T050318 CREATED:20170613T143517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170613T143517Z UID:18361-1498037400-1498048200@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Measuring Outcomes DESCRIPTION:Moving from your Logic Model to an Outcome Measurement Plan: \nThis class will address how to turn your logic model into an outcome measurement plan.  Outcome Measurement is a process for demonstrating a nonprofit’s accountability and transparency that\, in addition to affecting programs and services\, can influence all major operations of the organization.  In this time of increased competition for grants\, it is more crucial than ever that nonprofits are able to clearly communicate their impact to their funders and stakeholders.  More importantly\, nonprofits owe it to themselves\, and those they serve\, to be able to analyze their programs and make improvements when necessary\, so that their desired outcomes will be met.  \nIn this workshop\, attendees will gain an understanding of the value of outcome measurements specifically for program managers.  They will become familiar with the outcome measurement process and learn how to implement an outcome measurement based approach to program evaluation.  Prior experience with logic models is recommended. \nThe speaker\, Martha Riecks\, is an independent consultant with over a decade of experience in the nonprofit field.  She specializes in providing services that allow small-to-medium nonprofits to clearly communicate the impact of their programs\, secure grant funds and measure their successes.  Ms. Riecks received a Master’s of Public Administration in Nonprofit Administration from the University of Pittsburgh and is a Registered Professional Fundraising Counsel with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Bureau of Charitable Organizations\, as well as a member of the American Evaluation Association. \nThis program is free!  However\, space is limited and registration is required by calling the Nonprofit Resource Center at (412) 622-6277. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/measuring-outcomes/ LOCATION:carnegie library of pittsburgh – Squirrel Hill\, 5801 Forbes Avenue \, Pittsburgh \, PA\, 15217\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Lecture END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR