Here are some events and workshops coming up to help readers learn about and stay involved with "green" living.


La Cienega Valley Energy Fair, 1-4 p.m., El Rancho de las Golondrinas. Presentations on weatherization, passive and active solar systems, tax benefits and more. La Cienega and La Cieneguilla residents can register to win a free weatherization package for their home.


Sustainability Week, New Mexico Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council. Green Building Lecture Series, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. May 10, The University of New Mexico Continuing Education, 1634 University Blvd. NE, Albuquerque; landscaping, solar PV systems, ecomortgages.


Green Drinks; 6 p.m.; 301 Central NW, Albuquerque; informal gathering to discuss green building issues.


Workshops; 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; UNM Continuing Education, 1634 University Blvd., Albuquerque. Technical review of Leed rating systems for homes and existing buildings. For information, call Chris Kerlin at 505-227-0474.


Greenbuilt tour; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; tour sustainable homes and businesses in Albuquerque, Santa Fe and other locations; information at www.greenbuilttour.net.


Bike to Work Week; free bus transit for bicyclists; May 16, 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. On the Plaza: raffles, free food, free T-shirts, water bottles and "do-it-yourself" bicycle maintenance workshops. Discounted coffee and giveaways at Cloud Cliff Bakery, 1805 2nd St.


ICLEI Local Action Conference, Albuquerque Convention Center. Scientists, policymakers, local officials and others to talk about solutions to climate change at the local level; hosted by the city of Albuquerque; www.icleiactionsummit.org or call 801-649-2371.


Permaculture Institute, Pojoaque Valley. Three five-day workshops with hands-on learning in sheet mulching, water harvesting, seed harvesting, food preservation, natural building and more; www.permaculture.org.


Taos Solar Music Festival; solar village, solar-powered music and lots of solar ideas; www.solarmusicfest.com for program and tickets.


Natural building courses at the Lama Foundation in Questa. July 2-3, alis plastering with Carole Crews; July 5-7, lime plastering with Bob Campbell; July 5-11, carpentry for women with Shay Salomon. Sliding scale fees and registration, 575-586-1269 or e-mail steward@lamafoundation.org.


New Mexico Solar Energy Association Solar Fiesta, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Highland High School, Albuquerque. See a broad range of energy efficient building materials, solar equipment, renewable energy ideas and try out a few cool solar toys; www.nmsea.org or call 1-888-88-NMSOL.


International Green Ideas Show, Albuquerque Convention Center; 505-883-9657 or info@IGIShows.org.