Gifts
I’ve truly enjoyed participating in GBA’s Green & Healthy Schools Academy (GHSA) as a school sustainability adviser. As I approach retirement from my day job at the Pennsylvania DEP – and as the GHSA
Congrats to the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh
At last March’s Inspire Speakers Series lecture, Amy George (then Amy Piccirilli) from the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh joined us as the local speaker presenting alongside Bob Berkebile. Amy’s presentation made Bradd and I think
Membership from Every Angle: Volume 1
In honor of our Fall Membership Campaign, I’d like to shine a spotlight on some of our members and share their various perspectives. If you’re wondering whether or not GBA membership is right for
On Emotion: The Green & Healthy Schools Academy
In November, Dr. Wallace J. Nichols (“J”) traveled to Pittsburgh from California’s slow coast to present at GBA’s monthly Inspire Speakers Series. The following day, he joined participants of our School Sustainability Culture Program (a program
Michael Slaby and Debra Lam Bring Inspiration to Pittsburgh
“Bonafide bad ass.” This was the phrase of the night according to guest emcee Andrew Butcher at GBA’s April 9 Inspire Speakers Series lecture. Butcher himself was kind of a bad ass, seamlessly leading the
Green Building Alliance and Phipps Collaborate to Bring National Speakers to Pittsburgh
Two local organizations work together to plant seeds of inspiration. As part of a partnership that sprouted out of a shared passion for healthy, high-performance buildings and public spaces, two local thought-leading organizations have
Top 10 Reasons You Don’t Want to Miss the Inspire Speakers Series
We’re pumped about launching the second season of our Inspire Speakers Series on November 14! This lecture circuit, which we’re presenting with Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, has an awesome line-up of both national
Jump Start Your Holidays at the Inspire Speakers Series
At December’s Inspire Speakers Series event, you’ll not only get the chance to hear from two inspiring thought leaders, but you’ll also have an opportunity to check out Phipps’ Winter Light Garden and Flower
Inspire Speakers Series Highlight Reel
Haven’t been to GBA’s Inspire Speakers Series yet? Here’s what you’ve been missing! Thanks to Mark Dixon for producing this awesome video. Follow him on Twitter @YERTGuy and check out his documentary, YERT. Originally posted
The Inspire Speakers Series Lives Up to Its Name
Things got personal at last Thursday’s Inspire Speakers Series event. They often do at this monthly lecture circuit, which is hosted at the Elsie H. Hillman Auditorium in Hill House’s Kaufmann Center, and is