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Virtual Sustainability Lab via Zoom

3:35 - 3:45: Check-in join the zoom webinar (details below description)

3:45 - 4:30: iNaturalist Home Explorers Training Edition

Michael Dawson, Conservation Education Liaison for the St. Louis Zoo will be presenting an Training Edition session via a webinar on zoom with presenting partner Ecochallenge.org.

iNaturalist is an online and mobile platform to identify, collect, record, and share nature findings in your area and to meet other nature enthusiasts virtually. He will walk us through iNaturalist observations and how to get involved in a few local projects so that you can to be a citizen scientist and contribute to sharing knowledge on biodiversity in the region.

The webinar will be best via a computer or tablet and can be accessed by clicking this link https://zoom.us/j/861699977.

You may also dial into the meeting at +1 646 876 9923 or +1 312 626 6799 and enter the webinar ID: 861 699 977.

Tuesday, February 25, 2020 Sustainability Lab Agenda

Details: Published on Tuesday February 11th, 2020

The Lab will be held in two locations Alton and St. Louis.

St. Louis Location

(T-Rex, 911 Washington Ave, 5th Floor, St. Louis, MO 63101)

Open networking will take place from 3:30 to 7 p.m. in the T-Rex common area on the 5th floor.

3:30 - 3:45: Check-in
3:45 - 5:15: Electric Vehicle Infrastructure - two presentations

Drive Clean. Drive Electric.

Electric vehicles (EVs) are getting increasing attention in the automotive world and from consumers. Bryan Shannon, will speak on the benefits of EVs. Come to learn how Ameren Missouri is working to enable and accelerate electrification of transportation and why it is such a win for everyone. Hear about Ameren Missouri's new incentive program for busiesses to install EV charging as well as efforts to develop statewide fast charging for long distance travel.

Presented by: Bryan Shannon, Business Development Manager, On-Road Electrification, Ameren Missouri

EV Charge-sharing in Downtown STL

SoLis Mobility will open the first of its EV "charge-sharing" locations near the intersection of Market Street and Jefferson Avenue in St. Louis in May 2020. Luke Schuette will share how the new EV charging infrastructure integrates with sustainable design and development through materials, renewable solar energy, car sharing, healthy grab-and-go food, and more.

Presented by: Luke Schuette, President and Founder, SoLis Mobility, LLC

5:30 - 7:00: OneSTL 2020 Sustainability Summit Planning Committees Meeting

Alton Location

(The Old Bakery Beer Company 400 Landmarks Blvd, Alton, IL 62002)

5:00 - 5:30: Check-in and Networking
5:30 - 6:45: Known & Grown STL: Farming in America - Improving Our Food Systems

Farming in America has become dominated by corporate, factory farming and concentrated animal feeding operations, impacting our planet and human health. Join a discussion about Known & Grown STL, a program of the Missouri Coalition for the Environment promoting local, environmentally responsible farmers within 150 miles of St. Louis. Attendees will learn how to take action to improve our food system, including learning to decipher misleading labels, vetting Community Supported Agriculture programs and farmers markets, and encouraging restaurants and institutions to increase their local sourcing.

Presented by: Jenn DeRose, Known & Grown Manager, Missouri Coalition for the Environment

As always, you can expect lively discussions, refreshments available courtesy of Old Bakery Beer Co., and free giveaways just for attending!

St. Peters Location

There will be no Lab in St. Peters this month. Go Green St. Charles County will stream the EV infrastructure presentations from the Sustainability Lab @ T-Rex.

Tuesday, January 28, 2020 Sustainability Lab Agenda

Details: Published on Tuesday January 7th, 2020

The Lab will be held in three locations including St. Louis, Alton, and St. Peters.

Tuesday, October 29, 2019 Sustainability Lab Agenda

Details: Published on Monday October 14th, 2019

The Lab will be held in three locations including St. Louis, Alton, and St. Peters.

Tuesday, September 24, 2019 Sustainability Lab Agenda

Details: Published on Tuesday September 10th, 2019

The Lab will be held in three locations including St. Louis, Alton, and St. Peters.

Tuesday, August 27, 2019 Sustainability Lab Agenda

Details: Published on Monday August 12th, 2019

The Lab will be held in three locations including St. Louis, Alton, and St. Peters.

Tuesday, July 30, 2019 Sustainability Lab Agenda

Details: Published on Monday July 15th, 2019

The Lab will be held in three locations including St. Louis, Alton, and St. Peters. The St. Peter's Sustainability Sense Series will be held on Tuesday, August 6th, more details below.

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Tuesday, March 31, 2020 Virtual Sustainability Lab

The Lab will be held virtually this month!

Virtual Sustainability Lab via Zoom

Tuesday, February 25, 2020 Sustainability Lab Agenda

The Lab will be held in two locations Alton and St. Louis.

St. Louis Location

Alton Location

St. Peters Location

Tuesday, January 28, 2020 Sustainability Lab Agenda

The Lab will be held in three locations including St. Louis, Alton, and St. Peters.

Tuesday, October 29, 2019 Sustainability Lab Agenda

The Lab will be held in three locations including St. Louis, Alton, and St. Peters.

Tuesday, September 24, 2019 Sustainability Lab Agenda

The Lab will be held in three locations including St. Louis, Alton, and St. Peters.

Tuesday, August 27, 2019 Sustainability Lab Agenda

The Lab will be held in three locations including St. Louis, Alton, and St. Peters.

Tuesday, July 30, 2019 Sustainability Lab Agenda

The Lab will be held in three locations including St. Louis, Alton, and St. Peters. The St. Peter's Sustainability Sense Series will be held on Tuesday, August 6th, more details below.

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