Macy's Community
Shopping Day, Union Square, San Francisco
TTG campaign members educate shoppers about campaign issues.
Buy a $10 shopping voucher in advance from TTG to support the campaign
and use it during your shopping day at the store. Contact 415 289-1001
to purchase your voucher.
May 11, 2011, 11:00am-4:00pm
Turning Green Eco Conference, New York University, New York
More details to follow.
April
30, 11:00-1:00pm
Bahia Vista School
Community Celebration TTG will host a celebration for the completion of the lunch shelter
sponsored by Project Lunch and will provide a delicious organic lunch
provided by Good Earth Natural Foods and Arizmendi Bakery in San Rafael. TTG will educate about
sustainable food systems and introduce Project Green Clean to inform
about toxic chemical exposures.
April 29, 2011
The Green Show, Boston College, Boston, MA
The Green Show, in partnership with Teens Turning Green, works to
educate students, faculty, and
guests about sustainable fashion and practices in the industry by
displaying beautiful and
thoughtfully made looks from a variety of noted designers and
design-minded students. View 2010 event
video
April 26, 2011
Terra Linda High Project Lunch Snack Day
Students will sample many organic snack foods for potential integration
into their daily snack program.
April 25, 7:15, Rafael Theater, San Rafael
This event features the Emmy award winning film “Paul Jacobs and the
Nuclear Gang,” which offers many lessons for today, and an appearance by
Saul Landau, the
filmmaker, in conversation with Norman Solomon.
Learn how we can all become more connected by creating solutions to
pressing environmental issues and learn to live more sustainable,
meaningful and regenerative lifestyles....and have FUN!
April
22, 4:00-7:00pm
WFM Novato 1st
Anniversary and Earth Day Celebration
TTG tables educating community about Project Lunch.
From local eateries to sustainable merchandise to environmental clubs on
campus, we are hosting a green expo! Come stop by all the booths and
learn a thing or two about what sustainability means to our community.
April 2, 2011
EILEEN FISHER & Macy’s Fashion Show Fundraiser for TTG,
Village at Corte Madera, Corte Madera, CA, Bridge Level, 2nd
Floor
Come and join in on the fun and 5% of all proceed will benefit Teens
Turning Green. Learn More
March 5, 2011, 8:30am-4:00pm
Marin Teen Girl Conference ,
Embassy Suites, San Rafael, CA
The conference, sponsored by the Marin Women's Commission, is to create a
safe forum for Marin’s teenage girls to explore their place in the
world, gain skills to create positive relationships, learn confidence to
make good choices and to experience local community support that makes
their dreams reality. Teens Turning Green will feature a Green Spa
workshop to engage and educate youth.
February 26, 2011, 1:00pm-4:30pm
Environmental
Youth Summit, Los Angeles Southwest College Los Angeles, CA Please join us for our Los Angeles chapter launch event featuring
Keynotes and a Panel Discussion with estemeed eco leaders and
interactive workshops including Eco Fashion, Green Spa, Advocacy for
Change, and Green Schools Leadership to educate and inspire sustainable
lifestyles.
UCSF Young
Women’s Health Leadership Summit 2011 , South San Francisco
Conference Center,
San Francisco,CA. The
program is sponsored by the UCSF National Center
of Excellence in Women's Health in collaboration with the San Francisco
Unified School District and featuring
keynote address by Michelle Obama.
The goal of the YWHLS is to provide resources and information on a wide
range of health topics so that young women are empowered with the
knowledge and resources to make wise decisions about their health,
well-being and future endeavors. The 2011 summit will feature workshops
for over 300 youth, including a Teens Turning Green Green Spa and
workshop,
an exhibit hall, and a variety of presentations by women who serve as
role models through sharing their inspiring stories of success and
perseverance. Photos
from 2010
January 30, 2011 Project Green Dorm, Wellesley College Students will participate in panel
discussions with visionary eco leaders in fashion, beauty, public
policy, journalism, medicine, sustainablity, pollution prevention and
more. Enjoy our Green Expo with sampling product viewing. Read Blog Article: Wellesely Students Go Eco FriendlySaturday, January 22,
2011, San Rafael, CA 34th ANNUAL BAEER FAIR , with
over 70 resources and numerous workshops for educators and parents with a
special interestin wildlife, ecology, adventure and much more.Marin Civic Center, 10:00-4:30
The MLK Festival will bring together the region’s health providers for a
one-day event of free services during the MLK celebration. The goal is to promote health, wellness,
sustainability, and preparedness as essential elements of fair, just,
and vibrant communities." TTG will host a Green Spa at the Festival. View Photos
December 15, 2010, NYU, New York
NYU Green Spa and Lifestyles Expo campus wide event
The School Lunch
Challenge, November 12, 2010, 5:30-9:00pm, Marin Academy, California
An exciting and inspirational event focused on the innovation
and implementation of healthy school food lunch programs. Featuring
eco-thought leaders, professional chefs, farmers, food purveyors, and
community members engaged in dialog and
discussion. Students will enjoy food preparation and hands on cooking
lesson with professional chefs, including Ann Cooper, The Renegade Lunch
Lady and many more local chefs.
Ken Cook will present "10
Americans", the presentation called An
Inconvenient Truth for environmental health. EWG reveals the startling
results of a landmark investigation of chemical pollution in our bodies.
Ken will speak about EWG's study that unexpectedly found 287 chemicals
-- from pesticides to heavy metals to chemicals linked to cancer, birth
defects, hormone disruption and -- in the blood of 10 Americans. And you
won't believe who they are.
UC Berkeley's TTG College Chapter partners with the Sustainablity
Team, November 1-5, 4-5pm daily.
Students will educate their peers in each of the five dorms on campus to
raise awareness of toxic chemical exposures and the many ways to lead a
sustainble and greener lifestyle.
With panel of local experts from the
environmental, birthing and academic communities. Practical handouts on
what you can do to create a
safer, non-toxic life. Steingraber, brilliant writer,
mother of two, and respected
biologist, has been called the "Rachel Carson
of our
day" by the Sierra Club
Tickets $18.00
Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary- The Green spa Event
for Teens and Parents: October 28, 6:00-8:00pm, Sonoma
Launching a TTG Chapter in Sonoma: Students and Parents are invited
to The Green Spa to enjoy mini facials, make-overs, foot treatments,
nutrition and wellness education, and more and learn about how to get
involved in the Teens Turning Green movement in your area. Sample the
best in green beauty. Delicious organic refreshments provided. Press
Release
October 29, 4:00-5:00pm
A + F New York Protest
Join us in Manhattan to protest that A + F stop spraying toxic fragrance
in and around their stores. Wear red and black and bring a sign with
your favorite slogan. Location provided with RSVP:
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New York
City New Chapter Meeting, New York,Sunday, October 24,
3:00-5:00pm Join us to learn more about getting involved in Teens
Turning Green in your school and community. Create and participate in
events that educate about sustainable lifestyles and learn about toxic
chemical exposures from your everyday products. See poster for location
and more details.
The Ki , October 22-24, Treasure Island, San
Francisco
Come for the fun, the friends, the food and the fashion, the fine wines
and the fabulous music. Play in a world of exciting new technologies,
sustainable designs, furnishings, athletics and smart living. Teens
Turning Green co-sponsors this fabulous event. For more information: 415
47-9191
Devra Davis Safer Cell Phone Presentation and
Book Talk,
October 7, 6:30-8:30, Marin Academy at the Bodie Brizendine Lecture Hall- 1600
Mission on Cottage Ave entrance, San Rafael) Dr. Davis will
be speaking about her upcoming
release of her latest book, “Disconnect-
the truth behind cell phone radiation, what
the industry has done to hide it and how to protect your family. Dr.
Davis is recognized around the world for her
research, wisdom and knowledge of environmental health risks and policy
changes needed to reduce those
risks and protect our health and safety. She is an epidemiologist,
Nobel Laureate and leading
expert on this critical health issue.
Ukiah
Climate Action
Festival & Block Party sponsored by 350.org, October 7,
6:30-8:30: :Learn about actions we can do locally to help solve the
global climate
crisis. TTG tabling to educate and develop a new chapter in the
area.
Learn about actions we can do locally to help solve the global climate
crisis. ree community event featuring a full day of activities,
including:
Poetry Reading & Poetry Open Mic; Speakers; Live Music; DJ Dance;
Bike Rally; Vegetarian Food; tabling & displays by Environmental
Groups.
Editor Showcase: Green Living, Manhattan,
October 13
Over 40 brands catering to consumers interested in leading a green life
will be displayed at the showcase. Teens Turing Green will host an
information table to educate about our campaign.
Green Is Good at Cavallo Point Lodge, October 2nd, 3:00-5:00 pm
Discover what green girls can do --
to help the environment, to inspire,
to create. Join us at the Merchantile and Art Gallery at Cavallo Point
Lodge for this special
event. Book Signing of "Girls Gone Green" with author Lynn Hirshfield.
September 28, 4-5pm A & F protest in cities and states
around the country for a National effort
to march in front
of Abercrombie & Fitch stores to protest the spraying of the their
signature fragrance, Fierce, and raise awareness of “toxic
trespassing.” Please let us know if you will be joining us and we will
send you information about the action.
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September 20-24, 2010: Project Lunch Week
A week of school lunch education and celebration!
We envision a community in which all children are nourished, engaged,
healthy and thriving. This week will inspire and inform Marin students
and community members to work toward sustainable, local, and organic
school lunch programs in collaboration with farmers, food purveyors,
green grocers, chefs and food service staff. Join us on this journey and
be a part of Project Lunch.
September 19,
Benefit for Marin Organic and Project Lunch,
4:30-7:30pm, Hillside Gardens, Mill Valley
Raise Your Hand to Support Project Lunch: inspiring schools to work
toward sustainable, local, and organic school lunch programs. Learn
More
September 14, 2010, 4-6 pm:Project
Lunch 101, Homeward Bound Kitchen, 1399 North Hamilton Parkway, Novato.
Meeting for School Superintendants, Principals, Teachers, Students,
Parents, and Community Stakeholders to learn about Project Lunch and
find out ways to implement the program on your school campus, develop
food clubs and healthier school lunch options. Learn
More
September 7, 2010: Stakeholders Meeting, Marin Country Day School. 4:00
-6:00pm,Learn
More
All Community Members interested in getting involved in Project Lunch,
please join us at our Stakeholders Meeting to learn more.
Tuesday,
September 21, 2010 Do-Gooder
Design Challenge: The Green Catwalk In the Big Apple,
The XChange, 640 W. 28th
Street - 9th Floor, New York, NY 10001NYC
/ 5:00- 7:00 p.m.
TTG campaign members will be hosting a table and
educating participants at The Yesterday's News Green CatwalkEvent and
Workshop. The event features fashions created out of newspapers. Are you
a "do Gooder" who enjoys eco-friendsly fashion? Would you like to learn
more green living tips from leading experts?
Yesterday's News(R), an eco-friendly cat
litter made from recycled newspaper, cordially invites you to a
first-of-its-kind fashion event to celebrate the millions of cat owners
who make good choices for their cats, home and environment.Meet the
Designers:
http://dogooderchallenge.com/GreenCatwalk/Designers.aspx
August 15, 2010, 3-5pm, Marin County, CA,
Teens Turning Green Back to School Meeting . Join us to learn
about our initatives for the coming school year and get involved. We are
working on starting Food Clubs at schools to work on the Project
Lunch campaign, advocating for Project Green Clean Closets
at every school, and so much more. Where: Bay Club Marin at the Corte
Madera Town Center. For
More information
Thursday, August 12, 11 am – 2 pm. San Francisco DON'T
FEED THE BAG MONSTER: Every year Californians are
estimated to use 19 billion plastic bags – many of which will end up in
our rivers and oceans. A ban on plastic bags is a key part
of our movement to reduce marine pollution. AB 1998,
passed by the Assembly and now moving to the floor of the Senate, would
ban single-use plastic bags in California for good! As
members of the Clean Seas Coalition, we are invited to join in a fun
demonstration organized by Chico Bags to raise consciousness and build
support for this bill’s passage.
31 July - 13 August 2010
5th World Youth
Congress in Turkiye , Istanbul, Turkey
Turkiye
will welcome 1000 young people from around the world to meet during
Istanbul's year as the European Capital of Culture. You will have the
chance to learn a lot about Turkish culture, about Turkish people, and
the history of one of the oldest civilizations of the world - which is
now the 2nd fastest growing modern economy in the world after China.
TTG Co-President, Emily Packer will be delegate to the conference this
summer!
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 12:00pm,
San Francisco
Rally to help ban PG& E from installing Smart Meters.
Join us to carry BIG
Bold signs and messaging to let the CPUC know that we do not want them
to install smart meters in our homes, exposing us to more EMF and
putting our health at risk. WHERE:
California Public Utilities Commission
Building, 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
Tuesday,July 20th, 2010, San Francisco Gather
to Ban Toxic Chemicals in Nail Polish and get a free manicure We're working on banning the
most dangerous chemicals found in nail polish --
one of the more potentially dangerous products you will find around the
house,
and a serious health risk to salon workers. Join us next Tuesday and get
a free non-toxic
manicure, staff a TTG information table, and then help us get the word
out by walking from the salon
to City
Hall. The International College of
Cosmetology, 1224 Polk Street, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
The Ecofest is where businesses and individuals with expertise in
sustainability
interact with the community by offering resources and information for
healthier, more conscious lives. TTG campaign members will table and
educate attendees about campaign.
The Marin County Fair will continue its tradition of the “greenest
county fair on earth” by featuring Green Street, a special area in the
Marketplace dedicated to vendors with green products and services.
Product and service criteria for Green Street can be found in the
handbook and on the application. TTG will table and educate attendee
about the campaign.
Start/Finish at Marin Country Day School, Corte Madera
Join Teens Turning Green for a Hike-a-thon to raise funds to green our
schools and develop the Eco Janitorial Closet in order to ensure a
healthier school environment. Participants will gather for a light
breakfast and then hike for 5 miles on Ring Mountain. Educators will
speak at each mile marker about toxic chemicals found in everyday
products and the alternative greener options. Prizes will be awarded
based on amounts raised. Following the hike will be a Eco Lifestyle
Expo showcasing products and services that promote thoughtful living.
Participants: RSVP at
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The Greeks of UC Berkeley are invited to attend the green spa at the ADP
house and enjoy mini treatments including make- overs, manicures and
facials from a variety of green companies to green your
lifestyle.Organic refreshments provided from Whole Foods Market.
Led by
Campaign members in partnership with E4-NYC, the Summit featured two
days of panels, workshops,
planning and discussions with visionary leaders. Over 300 students,
teachers, and community members attended. View Photos of the Conference Here
April
24 • 11am – 6pm
Earth Day Marin: 40th
Anniversary Celebration
College of Marin, Kentfield
Earth Day Marin will be a large-scale, fun,
family-friendly, and free festival event celebrating the 40th
Anniversary of
Earth Day. In
an upbeat atmosphere including music, speakers, and activities for
children,
engaging exhibitors, organic food and more, the event will include the
broadest
diversity of environmental issues. TTG campaign members will host an
information table and provide sampling opportunities of eco products for
attendees.
April 28 & April 29
St. Marks School, Tam High School, Del Mar Middle School Eco
Fairs TTG
campaign members join a panel discussion to inform and educate the
student body
about sustainable lifestyle choices. TTG will host an information table
and as
well provide sampling opportunities of eco products for attendees.
April 17, BYOBag Day,
Marin County
Join a
BYOBag team in Marin County and rally community members to BYOBag while
shopping anywhere. Help us pass a county ordinance to ban plastic bags
and attach a fee to paper bags at all retail check outs. For
more information.
April 18, Whole Foods
Market, Novato Sunday, 11 am - 3 pm
Get a sneak peak at the new Novato store and meet some of the faces
behind the
products they will be carrying in the store. They've assembled
representatives from many companies (local to the Bay
Area and beyond) for you to sample and learn from. Get some information
on Whole Foods Market's programs
and offerings and enjoy activities for the whole family. Join TTG as we
host an informational table and play Eco Jeopardy. Win prizes and have
fun learning!
TTG Campaign members will present to NCL teen members and moms to
provide
information about an all encompassing eco lifestyle and introduce them
to top
green picks. Opportunity to sample and for an item in gift bags.
Go Green Expo, New York, NY Pier 92, 12th Avenue & W 55th St.
NY TTG Campaign member, Zachary Hamed will represent the campaign on a
panel discussion educating about the teen eco movement and how to
inspire action.
March 16 • 9:30 – 1:30 pm
Napa Valley Eco
Middle School Leadership Conference, Gaia Hotel in American Canyon,
Napa
TTG
Director, Judi Shils is the Keynote Speaker at this Napa Conference. It
is an
inaugural event bringing together students from 6 middle schools to lead
initiatives
around sustainability. Napa County is starting to focus much attention
on this
issue and empowering and supporting the next generation to take the lead
in their schools. TTG Campaign members will work with students to
develop
projects that they can build at their schools and in their communities.
TTG will host an information table and as well provide sampling
opportunities of eco products for attendees.
Girls Gone Green featuring Teens Turning Green
Released by Penguin/ Puffin Books February 2010
Girls
Gone
Green is a fun, hip and inspiring book about girls who’ve taken the
initiative to go green. From author, Lynn Hirshfield of Participant
Media, the
entertainment company responsible for such films as An Inconvenient
Truth and
Food, Inc., it’s full of tips, ideas and profiles of girls—both every
day
and famous-- taking action to save the environment. Girls Gone Green
gives girls everywhere the inspiration to do something to save the
planet. Chapter
One features Erin Schrode, a TTG founding member and campaign
spokesperson.
Buy the book
February 26, 2010:
Teens Turning Green will launch its U.C. Berkeley collegiate
chapter, Turning Green, at the PLAYgreen festival. Join thousands of UC Berkeley
students, campus and community supporters as they touch, taste, feel,
experience and learn about the latest products, fashions, technology, services,
sounds, cuisine and career opportunities from student groups and eco-friendly
companies. Learn how to play, live and work a greener lifestyle at this on
campus event from 10am to 4pm at the Pauley Ball Room. Play EcoJeopardy at
the Turing Green table to find out more about greening your personal care
products, your cosmetics, your dorm, your diet, and your wardrobe while winning
organic shirts, organic snacks, safe cosmetics and more.Keen on Green Environmetal Fair, Dallas, Texas
Watch the video
Annandale High School Just World Festival, Annandale, VA
February 26, 2:00-7:00 PM: The Just World Festival is sponsored by the Just World Club of
Annandale High School in Virginia. It educates high school youth and
community leaders from the mid-Atlantic region about global issues,
youth initiatives, and the measures they can take to be involved and
aware of their community. In the past, we have had over 500 members
from schools all across the Mid-Atlantic Region attend this festival. 5th Annual TTG National Teen Summit, Marin, CA
February 5-6, 2010, Held at Marin Academy: Teens, teachers, parents,
and community members from around the country are invited to attend the
5th Annual Teens Turning Green National Teen Summit. Led by Campaign
members the Summit will feature two days of panels, workshops, planning
and discussions with visionary leaders. One Young World Global Youth Conference , London, England
February 07-11, 2010 1,500 young pioneers, the decision
makers of the future, from all 192 countries on earth will gather
together in London for The One Young World Youth Summit. Under he
guidance of Counsellors, they will hold plenary sessions to discuss the
issues that affect our world; Global Health, Political Leadership,
Interfaith Dialogue, Global Business, The Media and The Environment.
They will generate resolutions for a better future steering the world
in the right direction and joining a group of alumni that is truly
global. Teen Campaign member Erin Schrode was invited to attend representing TTG and as a delegate of Burt's Bees. BYOBag Day , Marin, CA
Through January 16: Join a
BYOBag student team and adopt a market in Marin County. We are trying to match your market with
the town you live in. You would be asked to be
present on 1/16 from 11-3pm. PLEASE RESPOND TO
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St.
Francis Environmental Awareness Faire, Mountain View, CA
January 21: Educating the student body in how to improve
their daily habits and to improve the sustainability of our environment.
Are Cell Phones Safe? How Teens Can Avoid Risks! Devra Davis, M.D. Speakers Dialogue, San Francisco and Marin, CA January 17, 2010, 1:30-4:00pm: San Francisco Main Public Library, Koret Auditorium
100 Larkin Street, San Francisco -For more information on the SF event go to: http://teencellphonesafety.eventbrite.com (access code" teensBsafe)
January 19, Marin Academy, San Rafael, 7:00-8:30pm. 1600 Mission, San Rafael. The
cell phone industries' own studies show that the cell signal is
absorbed deeply into the brains of children, and up to 2 inches into an
adult skull. We need to be sure that this essential technology becomes
as safe as possible.Dr.
Davis will review the latest scientific information and help shed some
light on the possible health risks related to cell phone use,
especially for teens and young children. Also featuring a new video
offering tips for teens.
BYOBag Community Education and Bag Distribution Day , Marin, CA
January 16, 11-3: Students will be educating shoppers and passing out BYOBags at every
grocery store in Marin. We are hoping for at least 100 volunteers. Your task will be to educate and get people really excited about THE
SINGLE USE BAG BAN and encourage them to change behavior. The ordinance
will be passed on April 20, 2010. That means NO PAPER, NO PLASTIC
BYOBag Grocers Dinner, Marin, CA
January 12, A gathering of Grocery Store operators to brainstorm and
discuss BYOBag program and prepare for January 16th BYOB Day.
Glasshouse Workshops Presents:Holiday 2009 Eco Holiday Gift Giving Series,BerkeleyDecember
19, 2-4pm. 1331 7th Street, Suite F, Berkeley, Ca, 94710. Join Teens
Turning Green for a lively discussion and learn how to protect your
health and the environment from toxic chemical exposures. For more
information or to register for the workshop email
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or call 510-525-3600.
BYOBag Community and Business Leaders Dinner and Briefing
December 14, 5-7pm, Invitational
meeting at the home of Judi Shils for business leaders; snacks and discussion,
5-7 pm in San Anselmo. Present branding created by Butler Shine Stern + Partners ( BSSP). In support of Supervisor McGlashan’s efforts to
put forth an ordinance to ban environmentally irresponsible single use bags, we
are working to organize and mobilize support in the community at large. With
students from the Teens Turning Green campaign and a committee of local non
profit and business leaders, we will work to raise public awareness about this
vital ordinance.
The Hamlin School Winterfest , 2009, San Francisco, CA
December 5, Teen campaign members will introduce a variety of eco
products to help students and their families turn green for the
holidays.
Girl Scouts of Marin Eco Fashion Show, Marin, CA
November
22, MillValley, CA; 100 Girl Scouts are presenting an ecofashion show
featuring reused, repurposed and many eco designers. TTG campaign
co-President, Morgan Abbett will be a keynote speaker at the event.
Eco Justice 4 East Oakland- Get on the Green Bus , Oakland, CA
November 19: Sponsored by Merritt College, AFRAM EJ class, Communities
for a Better Environment, Black Alliance for Just Immigration, and
Youth Uprising. TTG will be a keynote speaker to educate about campaign
issues and inspire action in their community. View photos from the eventHealthy Teens Marin, Peer
Youth Summit, Marin, CA
November 13: 7th and 8th grade students are invited to an inspirational
peer-to-peer leadership workshop designed by youth and adults working
together. TTG will be leading workshops for the teens.
Anna Getty Book Talk and Fundraiser , Marin, November 5, 7-9:00 pm,
Join us as Anna Getty introduces her new book, "I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas". Serving a scruptuous organic dinner and dessert, book signing and wonderful conversations.
Sustainable Novato Environmental_Toxins & Human Health Conference, Novato, CAOctober 28, 2009, 6-9 pm
TTG Schools leads panel discussion at Conference on Democracy hosted by Marin Academy, Marin, CA, October 22, 2009
Marin Youth Center Health Fair, San Rafael, CA, October 21, 2009
TTG participated in an afternoon full of live performances, FREE health services such as
haircuts and massages, and workshops on staying healthy!
BC
College Live Green Eco Fair , Boston, MA, October 16-1,7
TTg's first College event: Live Green, a two day fair with eco friendly vendors, lectures
and workshops hosted by lead
environmental organization on Boston College Campus. Ecopledge to make the BC
Campus as environmentally friendly as possible. Re-Sewn Designers Video, photos,fashion show photos , facebook , album Berkeley High School Panel Discussion, Berkeley, CA, October
19, 2009:
Educational day of workshops, panels, and a community service
project for a group of 180 Berkeley High students. These students are
part of a "small school" within their high school, called the School of
Social Justice and Ecology
National
Charity League, San Rafael, CA
October 18, 2009, Teens
present to their peers to educate about campaign issue and encourage
participation in the program.
The San Anselmo Country Fair Day & Parade, San Anselmo, CA October 4, 11:00: Teen campaign members tabling at the fair to educate the community.
Portraits of Success, Hispanic Development Corp. Leadership Workshop, Holiday Inn, San Jose, CA
Sept.
18 7:30-11:30am : TTG is leading presenting, tabling, and offering
mentorships to the youth leaders attending to build TTG: Schools
program in schools throughout the South Bay.
Moms Turning Green Event , Project Green Dorm Shop at the Village at Corte Madera,
September 12, 2-5 pm, Kimberly Ridder, Author of Organic Baby and Healthy Organic Home will be speaking. Trunk show by Kate Quinn Organics displaying baby and mother organic clothing, and several green beauty vendor are tabling. Photos from event
Project Green Dorm, Marin, CA
open from 7/30- 9/15 : A bricks and mortar replica of the PGD Toolkit opens
at the Village at Corte Madera in Northern California.
PGD Take Action Web Toolkit
Aresource guide to all things green for your bedroom, back to school, and lifestyle.
EcoStilletto One Year Anniversary Party, Environment Furniture, Los Angeles, CA
July 28, 6-9PM: Teens table wtih the Celebrity guests and 300 other attendees presenting the Lips Against Lead Campaign.
California Healthy Nail Salon Collaborative Forum, Marin, CA
July 19, 9-1pm: Teens co-host and support the collaborative effort to
educate nail salon worker in the SF Bay Area and will present and table
at the event.
2009 Play Fair Fun Fest at the Marin County Fair
July 1, 10:30-4:00pm: TTG campaign members will host an interactive workshop at the fair.
SF Youth Unity Eco-Fest , Civic Center Park, San Francisco
June 6, 10-6pm: 1,500 SF youth attend this environmental summit and
block partyto learn about environmental youth opportunities in the Bay
Area. TTG campaign members will table at this event.
Mother Daughter Green Spa and Tea at the PGP Shop May 9, 3:30-5:30,
Enjoy treatments or a makeover and take a professional photograph
together with Jenna Beth Photography.
The Green Beans Coffee House 6:30-9:00 at the PGP Shop
May 8, 6:30-9:00, Enjoy music from fantastic local teen bands and enjoy
hanging out with your friends in our PBteen lounge in the back of the
store. Sponsored by Amber Morris Vocal Coaching and Bananas at Large
Project Green Prom Video Contest Winners
April 1, 2009: We hosted the PGP Video Contest for the past month. Teens from around
the country sent in their version of what a green prom would look like
at their school. Take a look at first, second and third place winners
videos.
Visa Earth Day Expo, San Mateo, CA
April 21, 2009, 10-2:30pm: TTG hosts a table to raise awareness about the campaign
Moreau High School Presentation, Hayward, CA April 21: Teens lead keynote presentation and table at all school event for 900 students.
Girlcott, San Francisco, CA
April 18, 2009: Sports Basement Parking lot, Presidio, 9:00am-4:00 pm
Teens Turning Green is supporting Girlcott, to build awareness around the toxic ingredients of cosmetics and personal careproducts in our households. Drop off your products and the Hazardous Waste department of SF Environment to properly dispose of and recycle all collected materials.
Project Green Prom Press Launch Event, New York April
6, 2009, 3:00p, Whole Foods Market Tribeca: The event will feature a
fashion showcase of the Eco Prom dress collection, as well as beauty
and design experts giving tips on how to create the greenest prom event
and our signature Green Spa offering.
Project Green Prom Video Contest March 1-30, 2009: Create, shoot and upload a video of three minutes or less telling us how you would green your prom. Win Fabulous Prizes including a trip to NY, an eco Prom dress and shoes, a collection of green beauty care and makeup, an eco lounge compliements of PBteen and so much more.
Mills College Youth Summit, Oakland, CA
March 21, 2009: Disadvantaged youth program to inspire new young leaders. Teens are scheduled to lead a workshop and be the keynote closing speaker.
Just World Festival at Annandale High School, Washington, DC
February 27, 2009: Teen Presentation followed by campaign tabling to educate and inspire new members in the DC region.
4th Annual National Teens Turning Green Summit , Ross, California February 6-7, 2009: High school students, teachers, and community members from around the country are invited for our annual summit for two days of panels, workshops, strategic thinking and lively discussions with visionary leaders. Green business owners, policy makers, journalists, scientists, and other esteemed professionals will work side by side with our youth. This summit provides a forum for strategizing and creating positive change in our lives, in our schools and in our communities by motivating our youth to take action. Prior registration required.
Lycee Francais de Perouse Enrichment Programs Fair, San Francisco January 30, 2009: Teen Presentation followed by tabling to educate and inspire involvement in the campaign.
Safe Cosmetics 101, Dinner and Dialogue, New York January 9, 2008, 6pm-8pm: (91st between Madison and 5th Ave.)
Come learn about the campaign and how you can get involved in the NY Chapter. Dinner provided. Please rsvp to
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Free gift bags.
Barney's New York, on Union Square in San Francisco invites Teens Turning Green
January 24, 3-5pm: Barneys New York, in San Francisco hosts an eco-chic event where one can experience and indulge in the eco-friendly lines including Nude, Ren, Sponge, Intelligent Nutrients, Jurlique, Bamford and more. We invite you to join us for a fun afternoon of facials, nutritional consultations, mini massages and hair styling! Call Barney's Cosmetics Department to schedule and appointment: 415- 268-3542
Teens Turning Green Concert, The Regency, San Francisco, CA
November 1, 2008: Teen Bands join together in a concert to raise awareness about leading a more sustainable and green lifestyle. We will also feature a Green Spa where concert goers can sample and experience Teens Turning Green and other skin care and cosmetics lines, organic foods, and other green products to engage them in greener lifestyle choices. Between the sets teens and celebrity co-hosts will educate the house with a slide show and some fun tips pertaining to Teens Turning Green.
Whole Foods Market Green Spa: Houston, TX
October 30, 2008: Sample products from a collective of companies who inspire a "green" lifestyle. Enjoy facials, makeovers, and treatments.
Whole Foods Market Green Spa: Tribeca, NY
October 26, 2008: Join us for a green spa and panel discussion with expert panelist. Enjoy facials, makeovers, and treatments. Sample products and enjoy minit-treatments
Whole Foods Market Green Spa: Denver
October 18, 2008: Sample products from a collective of companies who inspire a "green" lifestyle. Enjoy facials, makeovers, and treatments.
October 12, 2008: Green Spa at concert with 15,000 attendees. This will be the third year that we have a booth at the concert and hundreds of visitors come to our booth for education, receive a spa treatment and buy a gift bag full of green beauty products.
October 5, 2008: Green Spa for attendees to sample green beauty and learn about the campaign. Meet 18 green beauty/skincare vendors and visit our Teens Turning Green Table. Enjoy healthy and organic refreshment and music from the San Rafael Jazz Band.
May 2008: Teens for Healthy Schools Board of Supervisors Presentation. Teens presented their findings focusing on toxic exposures in all aspects of school life and options for safer alternatives to county, state and federal leaders.
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May 2008: Teens Turning Green Product Line presented to Whole Foods Market as the first exclusive premium line for teens in partnership with a collective of green companies and Teens for Safe Cosmetics. The line will be launched nationally fall, 2008. Campaign members tested and selected all of the products for Phase I of the line. With Whole Foods Market we will continue to expand the campaign and momentum in cities across the country.
May 2008: San Rafael Canal Alliance Healthy Green Fair. Teens educated attendees and sampled products.
April 2008: Turning Green- An Eco-fashion Show and Green Spa . Hosted at the Broad Street Ballroom in New York featuring teens on the runway engaging the audience in a life turned green through fashion, accessories, beauty and lifestyle choices.
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April 2008: Ecofabulous: Teens for Healthy Schools . With a lens turning to the school environment, teens investigated and then educated their audience of hundreds about non toxic alternatives in all aspects of school life. The Green Spa was featured after the presentation. Key note speaker: Zem Joaquin, founder ecofabulous.com
February 2008: 3rd Annual National Teen Summit. Held in Marin County to engage teens in strategizing and working together to launch new chapters. Expert panelists from across the country came to be a part of the dialogue. View summary and photos
January 2008: Turning Green: Lycee Francais. Panel of green experts and the Green Spa hosted at Lycee Francais as part of their green initiative in New York City. View photos
November 2007: Cool Chicks, San Francisco. Hosted a Green Spa at a cocktail party with over 50 top women business executives from the San Francisco Bay Area and introduced them to fabulous green beauty.
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November 2007: Green Festival . Teen campaign member gave a workshop presentation with Stacy Malkan and Senator Carole Migden to 400 festival attendees. Teen interviewed on local radio during event.
October 2007: Turning Green: New York . Campaign launched in New York with a collective of schools and sponsor Whole Foods Market. Hosted panel dialogue with green industry leaders at Whole Foods Market Bowery.
September 2007: Green Spa at the Alice Radio Now and Zen Concert. Green Spa at concert with 15,000 attendees.
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September 2007: Green Spa at the Village at Corte Madera. Twenty green vendors were assembled to offer mini makeovers/ facials for a crowd of about 600 moms and daughters. View Photos
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September 2007: Search for the Cause Under the Harvest Moon . A fundraising Benefit featuring an organic dinner and green auction showcasing green beauty and Teens For Safe Cosmetics information table. Gift bags for attendees.
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July 2007: Marin County Fair- Healthy Pavilion. Teens presented information to attendees and sampled products
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April
30, 11:00-1:00pm
January 30, 2011
Saturday, January 22,
2011, San Rafael, CA
Ken
Cook, Co-Founder of the Environmental Working Group (EWG.org) Talk,
November 17, 6:00-8:00pm, Schools of the Sacred Heart, San Francisco
Healthy
Teens Marin Presents Peer Youth Summit 2010, November 19, College
Marin, Kentfield 
UC Berkeley's TTG College Chapter partners with the Sustainablity
Team, November 1-5, 4-5pm daily.
Sanda Steingraber Lecture- The Intimate Ecology of Motherhood
Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary- The Green spa Event
for Teens and Parents: October 28, 6:00-8:00pm, Sonoma 
October 29, 4:00-5:00pm
Green Is Good at Cavallo Point Lodge, October 2nd, 3:00-5:00 pm
September 19,
Benefit for Marin Organic and Project Lunch,
4:30-7:30pm, Hillside Gardens, Mill Valley
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September 21, 2010
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Market, Novato
April
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PLAYgreen II , UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
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Editor Showcase
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