April 22 Green Roof Plantingin Shanghai
Thursday, April 2, 2009 8:41
Perhaps one of the best things about working with people passionate about the environment, sustainability, and the power of education is that you come up with a huge idea.
Like greening a 400 square meter roof in the middle of downtown Shanghai
Green Roofs are something in China that have yet to really get much traction, and when they do, they are more likely to be of the astroterf variety than to be of live botanic variety.
So, we set out to change all that, and are happy to announce that as part of a wider Earth Day event platform, Hands On Shanghai and Greenovate will be installing one of Shanghai’s first true green roofs.
The first one (picture above), is going to be a bit of trial and error with our hopes to develop several others that will over the long term not only produce produce, but will become platforms that teach others about the value of nature within the city.
So, if you are in Shanghai on the 22nd (3 weeks away) and want to participate, please let us know. We are looking for corporate partners, green thumbs, volunteers, a jazz band, and the curious.
Ray Deng says:
April 5th, 2009 at 6:14 am
hey rich,
where is it going to be held? and what time of day?
yours,
ray
Rich says:
April 5th, 2009 at 6:34 am
Ray
As long as the funding comes in (trying to raise 50k in next 2 weeks!), we will have full days on April 18, 19, and 22 where Hands On (www.handsonshanghai.com) volunteers will clean, prepare, and install the new roof.
Hope you can join!
R
Malte says:
April 14th, 2009 at 11:48 pm
Hi Rich,
I am interested in volunteering in that project but can’t find additional information on handsonshanghai.com. Can you please send me some details?
Thanks
Malte
Ray Deng says:
April 21st, 2009 at 7:26 pm
Hey Rich,
I am in the same boat as Malte. Can you send the information asap to raydeng@gmail.com?
Thanks!
Ray
perm says:
July 27th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
This is definitely a good use of available space. It helps the environment and provides for the future of mankind. Kudos!!
Lucy Brown says:
January 6th, 2010 at 6:29 am
hello,
I am a Scottish post-graduate who just completed my masters in environmental studies and sustainability science at Lund University, Sweden.
I hope to be visiting China at the end of February this year (2010) for a few months and would lve to get involved as a volunteer with any green roof organisation that you are involved with in Shanghai…
Please let me know if there is anything at all I can do. My undergraduate degree was in law, and I have very basic Chinese.
Kind regards, and looking forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience,
Lucy Brown