Green Funders Affinity Group

This peer group is focused on topics related to community greening, sustainability, and environmental protection. Group discussions are often cross-sectoral, examining the impact of environmental issues on community development, human health, or economic welfare. Participating members come from a wide range of grant-making backgrounds and diverse areas of expertise. Click here to request access to the group listserv.

Member Leadership: Julie Hester, The Campbell Foundation

Staff Contact: Yinka Bode-George

Toward Zero Waste in Maryland

Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM

This session offers a panoramic view of policies and practices that are gaining traction in Maryland and leading toward a Zero Waste society. We will hear from Brenda Platt of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance and Mike Ewall of Energy Justice Network, on trends in incineration, composting, recycling, etc. and their work with specific Maryland communities.

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Community Issues

Audience:

Green Funders

Members Only

Funding Area:

Environment/Sustainability

Environmental Legislation: What Happened This Year in Annapolis?

Friday, May 18, 2018 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM

With environmental protections under attack at the federal level, how have Maryland legislators responded this year? Proposed bills to increase our renewable energy mandate, eliminate polystyrene for food containers, raise community accountabilit

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Environment/Sustainability

Green Funders Planning and Sharing Session

Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM

All funders with an interest in environment, community greening, sustainability, climate change, and food systems are invited to join the Green Funders to brainstorm issues for 2018 programs and to share with colleagues their favorite projects and

Event type:

Network Building

Audience:

Green Funders

Members Only

Funding Area:

Environment/Sustainability

Identifying Environmental Injustice in Maryland

Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM

When population vulnerability coincides with a pattern of pollution exposure, we call it environmental injustice. How do we objectively identify such cases?

Event type:

Community Issues

Audience:

Green Funders

Members Only

Funding Area:

Environment/Sustainability

Site Visit: Civic Works' Baltimore Center for Green Careers Stormwater Program

Monday, June 12, 2017 at 01:00 to 02:30 PM

Civic Works' Baltimore Center for Green Careers has a new initiative underway!

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Site Visit