Da Vinci Arts Middle School Awarded LEED Platinum

Da Vinci Arts Middle School was awarded LEED Platinum this week for the Evans-Harvard High Performance Classroom. This prestigious certification makes Da Vinci the first LEED Platinum public school building in the United States. The LEED Platinum certification complements GreenWorks' portfolio integrating sustainability and high environmental standards not only as a professional standard but to serve as a teaching tool within the school system.

You can check out more information about the project and the certification on the Portland Public Schools website: http://www.pps.k12.or.us/departments/facilities/3329.htm

Annual GreenWorks Wildflower Hike

GreenWorks staff took its Wildlflower Hike last Friday afternoon along the Columbia River, hiking the Cape Horn Waterfalls Hike east of Washougal, WA. Staff came together bringing their spouses, children, and dogs along to observe the beautiful wildflowers and scenic viewpoints, continuing this annual GreenWorks tradition.

Greenies give back for Earth Day

To celebrate Earth Day 2010, GreenWorks continued its annual tradition of volunteering within the Portland community.  This year staff pitched in at one of its project sites, Da Vinci Arts Middle School, by weeding and caring for several sites within the campus including the water garden and stormwater system.

The Daily Journal of Commerce was there to capture the event, you can check out more Earth Day photos on their website at:http://djcoregon.com/news/2010/05/06/late-earth-day/