Pittsburgh Sustainability Events November Calendar

Check out what’s going on around town in the month of November!

One Health Day at Phipps

When: Sunday, November 3, 2019 from 10am-4pm
Organizer: Phipps Environmental Center
Type of Event: Family-Friendly Event (admission required)
Description: In celebration of International One Health Day, Phipps will offer special interactive activities for all ages that demonstrate how human, animal and environmental health affect one another, and what we can do to have a positive impact. All activities are free with admission.
Link: https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/calendar/detail/one-health-day-at-phipps

When: Monday & Tuesday, November 4-5, 2019 from 8am-5pm
Organizer: EcoDistricts
Type of Event: Sustainability Conference
Description: Sponsored in part by Green Building Alliance, this annual conference is dedicated to neighborhood and district-scale sustainability. Brings together hundreds of civic, public and private sector thinkers to explore best practices and solve challenges for sustainable development.
Link: https://summit.ecodistricts.org/

When: Wednesday, November 13, 2019 from 8:30am-3pm
Organizer: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
Type of Event: Student Conference (tickets required)
Description: Conference for students to discuss Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). At this year’s World Affairs Institute, hear from inspirational leaders who will address the three pillars of sustainability: economic, social, and environmental. Learn how you can use your creativity, your know-how, and technology to help build a world in which no one is left behind.
Link: https://www.worldpittsburgh.org/wai2019/

When: Wednesday & Thursday, November 13-14, 2019 from 8am-5pm
Organizer: 3 Rivers West Weather (founded by Allegheny County Health Dept. and Allegheny County Sanitary Authority ALCOSAN)
Type of Event: Conference
Description: Municipal officials, engineers, managers, public works directors and wet weather experts attend the 3 Rivers Wet Weather Sewer Conference to learn, educate and share experiences for overcoming the wet weather problems in the Pittsburgh region. More than 75 exhibitors share their products and services while local, regional and national speakers presented educational sessions on a variety of wet weather issues.
Link: https://www.3riverswetweather.org/events/annual-sewer-conference

When: Friday, November 15, 2019 – All Day
Organizer: Keep America Beautiful
Type of Event: National Day of Action
Description: Each year on November 15th, people across the US take part in America Recycles Day, a day which was created to raise awareness about recycling and the purchasing of recycled products. Recycle, buy recycled goods and help teach others the benefits of recycling and continue to do so each day! Use #AmericaRecyclesDay to post on social media.
Link: https://americarecyclesday.org/

When: Tuesday & Wednesday, November 19-20, 2019 from 7am-9:30pm
Organizer: Sustainable PGH and Wildlife Habitat Council
Type of Event: Conference
Description: As the only conservation organization to focus on corporate contributions to biodiversity, employee engagement and community relations, we are in a unique position to offer the most relevant and timely insight into the issues facing corporate conservation today. Conservation Conference attendees range from corporate EHS and CSR executives to boots-on-the-ground technical professionals, all working together to make positive impacts for habitat and education.
Link: https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/conservation-conference/

When: Thursday, November 21, 2019 from 8:15am-6:30pm
Organizer: Phipps, Allegheny County Conservation District and Pittsburgh Urban Soils Working Group
Type of Event: Symposium (tickets required)
Description: Join nationally acclaimed experts, professionals and community practitioners for an exploration of urban soils and their relation to agriculture, stormwater management, habitat and climate.
Link: https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/calendar/detail/three-rivers-urban-soils-symposium