Please contact NEGEF staff if you are aware of upcoming events/conferences for community volunteers in New England.
Find out what events are coming up in your area. Click on a state in the left column to learn what is happening. Below is an overview of events (co)hosted by NEGEF.
WHEN: April 10, 2010 9:30am – 2:30pm
WHERE: Codman Square CDC, 12 Southern Ave, Dorchester, MA
COST: $5/person — includes workshops and food
MORE INFO: Email Ginny at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
REGISTER: BGI_Grantee_Gathering_Registraion_Form_2.10_.doc
This is a special event just for Boston Grants Initiative grantee groups! The day will include time to get to know one another and share what your group is working on, a choice to attend one of two workshops, time to network with other BGI grantees and lunch all for a $5.00 registration fee. Please share this invitation with members in your core group. Network building with other Boston Grants Initiative grantees, participate in issue break-out sessions, and learn in workshops focused on Building Youth Engagement and Conflict Resolution and Mediation Skills.
WHEN: April 11, 2010
WHERE: Bentley University, Waltham, MA
COST: $30/person ($15/student)
MORE INFO: http://www.toxicsaction.org/maenvironmentalaction.html
Don’t miss the opportunity attend over 20 workshops covering the hottest environmental issues, meet experts in a dozen fields, and network with residents from across New England. Featuring Keynote Speaker, Judy Bonds! Co-director of Coal River Mountain Watch in West Virginia, Judy is one of the country’s leading mountain-top removal activists. Hosted by Toxics Action Center, Massachusetts Climate Action Network, Environment Massachusetts, the New England Grassroots Environment Fund, and MASSPIRG.
WHEN: 2 days in Fall 2010 (stay tuned for exact dates)
WHERE: TBD
COST: NEGEF offers two $250 subsidies to grantees making the cost per person: $50
MORE INFO: Stay Tuned!
The 2010 Grassroots Retreat is an opportunity to celebrate all the great work happening in communities across New England. The two-day event for NEGEF grantees focuses on networking, resource sharing, and skills building. It offers ample opportunity to talk to fellow community organizers, brings in top-level facilitators and best of all: it puts a premium on relaxing!!!