GTH : Activities

Activities

As part of Greening the Heartland 2010, several tours and other educational and networking opportunities will be available.

Tours | Workshops | Additional Activities

We reserve the right to cancel any workshop or activity if the minimum number of registrants is not met.

Tours

Tuesday, May 18
Downtown Minneapolis LEED-EB walking tour.
Built between 1906 and 1908 Butler Square’s multitenant commercial building is the oldest in the nation to earn LEED - EB O&M certification. It’s also the oldest building of any kind in the Midwest to receive any level of LEED certification. Accenture Tower (LEED® Silver) at Metropolitan Centre is the first multi-tenant building in Minneapolis to be awarded the LEED EB O&M. Maximum 25 attendees.
Cost: $45
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Workshops

Tuesday, May 18
Green Building Operations & Maintenance: The LEED Implementation Process
This workshop is intended for building owners, operators and suppliers who are familiar with the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Rating System, but new to implementing it on projects or looking to brush up on implementation best practices. It is also useful for design professionals, investors and others seeking to enhance their existing buildings with green operations. It is appropriate for new LEED APs, as well as those pursuing GBCI’s LEED AP Building Operations + Maintenance credential.

Early Registration Fees: $375 National Member and $450 Non-Member
Late Registration Fees: $405 National Member and $500 Non-Member

Additional Activities

Wednesday, May 19 • 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Opening Reception
Join us for the opening reception of the Greening the Heartland 2010 Exhibit Hall that features over 100 exhibit tables highlighting green products and services from throughout the heartland region.

Wednesday, May 19 • 7:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Greening the Heartland 2010 Featuring Green by Design Evening Reception
Social Event at Brit’s Pub

Please join us at the famous Brit’s Pub in downtown Minneapolis (within walking distance of the Convention Center) for a fun social and networking event for conference attendees. Brit’s Pub is home to one of few accessible green roofs in Minneapolis - a lawn bowling green! Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments on a private patio space overlooking the bowling green. Space is limited, so register early! ($20 registration fee.)

Thursday, May 20 • 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Green by Design Reception
Please join Minnesota Green Communities for a special program and networking reception in downtown Minneapolis for conference attendees interested and involved in the creation of green affordable housing in the heartland region. Learn what’s happening on the national and local level with Green Communities, and hear from residents whose lives have been greatly improved by having access to green affordable housing. Minnesota Green Communities is an initiative of the Greater Minnesota Housing Fund, the Family Housing Fund, and Enterprise designed to foster the creation of affordable, healthier, and energy-efficient housing throughout Minnesota. The event is free, but advanced registration is required.

Friday, May 21, 2010
Minnesota Twins versus the Milwaukee Brewers
- Budweiser Roof Deck -
Designed to be the ultimate Minnesota Twins outdoor experience, the Budweiser Roof Deck is located in the left field corner of Target Field and offers sweeping skyline views of downtown Minneapolis. The Roof Deck features a partial roof canopy, bar and concessions areas and convenient private restrooms for your guests. A signature feature of the area is a large fire pit that will warm fans on cool spring and fall evenings. With 120 fixed seats and room for an additional 130 standing room-only tickets, the Budweiser Roof Deck is the ideal location for blending social time with game time. Group outing dates for the Budweiser Roof Deck are limited.