USGBC Redwood Empire
Suite A2-156
Santa Rosa, CA 95403 Map 707-664-6250 redwoodempire@usgbc.org Volunteer Donate Join or Renew

USGBC Redwood Empire is a volunteer-based 501©(3) nonprofit organization. Our vision and mission is to improve the quality of life by transforming the design, composition, and operation of the places where we live, learn, work, and play within the short space of a generation. This mission means that our children and grandchildren will grow up in green and healthy homes.
Our region extends along the Northern California coast north of San Francisco to the Oregon border, and spans seven counties including Sonoma, Napa, Marin, Lake, Mendocino, Humboldt and Del Norte. We provide members the opportunity to be part of the conversation and interface with cutting-edge leaders and knowledgeable professionals who are dedicated to regenerating sustainable, healthy and thriving communities.
Our all-volunteer efforts are led by the Board of Directors who serve two-year terms and oversee policy and operations. Our events are made successful through the efforts of the Leadership Team. Learn more about USGBC Redwood Empire's history.
Past Events
Workshop: LEED Green Associate Exam Prep
Looking to earn your LEED Green Associate credential? Register for this Oct. 20 LEED v4 training course, which will cover the basics of green building, USGBC and GBCI, and LEED BD+C credits. No prior knowledge of LEED is required to attend the class.
Build With Carbon: Ways to Grow Architecture
USGBC Redwood Empire community members and sustainability professionals are invited to gather at the BamCore manufacuring facility in Windsor, California, on Thursday, March 23, 2017 from 5:30 to 8:12 p.m.
Fall Gala 2016
Join us for the USGBC Redwood Empire Community Annual Fall Gala! Friends and members of USGBC from across Northern California are invited to attend the annual gala of the Redwood Empire Community.
Sustainable Wood Series Part 2: A Walk in the Woods - Forest Stewardship in Action
Join USGBC Redwood Empire for a tour of the woods in support of healthy, sustainable forestry.
Sustainable Wood Series Part 1: The Evolution of California's Redwood Industry
Join USGBC Redwood Empire for the first in a two-part series about Sustainable Wood
Solar Living Institute 20th Anniversary Celebration
USGBC Redwood Empire invites you to join the Solar Living Institute's 20th Anniversary Celebration! The celebration will feature a workshop with Canadian author and builder Chris Magwood to build a 5'x5' hempcrete demonstration wall as a representation of a building that will eventually be constructed on the property.
Soil Dynamics - The Mechanics of Carbon Farming through Management
Join USGBC Redwood Empire for a carbon farming workshop at Live Oak Farm! Jeff Creque, Director of Carbon Cycle Institute and Will Bakx of Sonoma Compost will discuss how you build soil and address climate change from garden to farm. The event will be moderated by Ryan Johnston of the Permaculture Skills Center.
USGBC Redwood Empire Annual Holiday Gala
You’re invited to celebrate with USGBC Redwood Empire at its annual holiday gala. Meet our Board and volunteers, and network with our members. Enjoy dinner at the French Garden Restaurant in Sebastopol and a presentation on the Living Building Challenge.Articles

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