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Monday, April 1, 2013 (5:00 am - 5:00 pm) Multiple Dates: Registration opens April 1; workshop is May 31- Jun 7 Shelter: Hawk Hill Design Challenge City: Sausalito Description: Co-presented with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy: Artist Nathan Lynch (AIR '11)-alongside some of the Bay Area's top designers, architects, educators, and conservationists-leads this interactive workshop to design a native species-sensitive shelter for the human visitors to Hawk Hill-the Marin Headlands' beloved Golden Gate Bridge overlook. Workshop participants will work together to design a shelter that is practical to the local climate, facilitates current recreational and interpretive programming, and does not adversely affect the delicate ecological conditions. Lodging available; meals included. Cost: Live-in $1,450 | Members $1200; Live-out $925 | Members $ 825 Location: Headlands Center for the Arts, 944 Fort Barry, Sausalito Contact: Headlands Center for the Arts, 415-331-2787, info*headlands.org Presented by: Headlands Center for the Arts Websites: http://www.headlands.org/ ............................................. Wednesday, April 3, 2013 (3:00 am - 3:00 pm) Multiple Dates: April 3-April 28, depart at 11:00am, 12:30pm, and 2:00pm each Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday Scenic Limited Trains City: Suisun City Description: This April, the Western Railway Museum invites visitors to join us for the 12th annual run of the historic 'Scenic Limited' during the spectacular spring wildflower season. Running on historic Sacramento Northern tracks, the 'Scenic Limited' takes passengers on a beautiful hour-long, 11-mile round-trip ride with ever-changing views of Solano County's native wildflowers. Book now to reserve a First Class seat in the restored 1914 Salt Lake and Utah Railway observation parlor car #751, where cookies and lemonade are served by uniformed attendants. Coach passengers will ride in the restored Sacramento Northern interurban #1005. *Please arrive at least 30 minutes before departure Cost: $16 adults, $15 65+, $13 2-14, $6 Museum Members; ID req'd for discnts Location: Western Railway Museum, 5848 State Highway 12, Suisun City Contact: Western Railway Museum, 707-374-2978, info*wrm.org Presented by: Western Railway Museum Websites: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/319854, http://www.wrm.org/ ............................................. Wednesday, April 3, 2013 (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm) Climate Reality Bites City: Los Altos Description: Vanessa Warheit of the Climate Reality Project provides an update on climate change and a call to action. Cost: Free Location: Neutra House, 183 Hillview Ave. Contact: GreenTown Los Altos, 650-383-7540, margie*greentownlosaltos.org Presented by: Vaness Warheit Websites: http://www.greentownlosaltos.org, http://presenters.climaterealityproject.org/presenter/vanessa-warheit_3367 ............................................. Thursday, April 4, 2013 (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm) Talk: "LED Lighting" City: San Jose Description: Tim Benson will explain how LED lighting works and how to choose the lighting suitable for your applications - both residential and commercial. Cost: $ 6.5 advance registration; $ 10 at the door Location: SEMI Building (Main Entrance), Solar Tech Conference Center, 3081 Zanker Rd., San Jose CA 95134. (map) Contact: Mei-Ling Shek, meilingshek*yahoo.com Presented by: Silicon Valley Clean Tech Forum & EcoGreen Group of Silicon Valley Websites: http://www.ecogreengroup.org ............................................. Monday, April 4, 2013 (7:00 pm - 8:00 pm) GLOBAL ENERGY SERIES PRESENTED BY CHEVRON The Energy Mix: The Outlook for the Next 30 Years City: San Francisco Description: Historically, it requires decades to explore and produce existing energy resources and to develop new ones. What is a realistic view of the energy mix over the next thirty years and what are the roles for fossil fuels, renewables and nuclear? Join us for a panel discussion of the outlook for the global energy mix from three distinct geographical vantage points: Asia, Europe and North America. Cost: Members: Free; NonMembers: $15; Students: $5 Location: World Affairs Council Auditorium, 2nd Floor, 312 Sutter St., San Francisco, CA 94108 Contact: Alana Post, 415-293-4600, apost*worldaffairs.org Presented by: World Affairs Council & Chevron Websites: http://www.worldaffairs.org/events/2013/the-energy-mix.html ............................................. Thursday, April 4, 2013 (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm) Special Screening: "People of a Feather" City: Berkeley Description: Featuring groundbreaking footage from seven winters in the Arctic, PEOPLE OF A FEATHER takes the audience through time into the world of Inuit on the Belcher Islands in Hudson Bay. Recreations of traditional life are juxtaposed with modern life in Sanikiluaq, as both people and eider ducks face the challenges posed by changing sea ice and ocean currents disrupted by the massive hydroelectric dams powering eastern North America. http://www.peopleofafeather.com TICKETS >> http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/307480 Cost: $10 Location: Goldman Theater, David Brower Center, 2150 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 Contact: Rachel Caplan, info*sfgreenfilmfest.org Presented by: San Francisco Green Film Festival, David Brower Center, and Earth Island Institute. Websites: http://sfgreenfilmfest.org, http://www.browercenter.org/exhibitions/promise-and-peril/events ............................................. Thursday, April 4, 2013 (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm) Lecture: What Nitrogen Deposition Can Teach Us About Bird and Butterfly Conservation City: Walnut Creek Description: Brent Plater, Executive Director of the Wild Equity Institute, will discuss the largely-unknown landscape of the Antioch Dunes. The Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge was created to protect extremely rare insects, and remains the only wildlife refuge specifically created for invertebrate conservation. An unforeseen problem threatens this dune community: nitrogen deposition, driven by the proliferation of fossil-fuel fired power plants around the dunes. This lecture is part of the Mt. Diablo Audubon Society monthly educational meeting. Visitors are always welcome! Cost: Free Location: Camellia Room, The Gardens at Heather Farm, 1540 Marchbanks Drive (map) Contact: Amy, info*wildequity.org Presented by: Mount Diablo Audubon Society and Wild Equity Institute Websites: http://wildequity.org/events/3409, http://wildequity.org/ ............................................. Saturday, April 6, 2013 (10:30 am - 12:30 pm) Keeping Honeybees Class City: Palo Alto Description: Come discover what it takes to keep your own honeybees. This lecture covers a basic introduction to bees, beekeeping and honey production. These pollinators can help your garden thrive! Topics covered will also include fundamentals of beekeeping, the basic parts of a bee hive, how to properly wear a beekeeping suit, and honey extraction. You can then take this knowledge to purchase your own bees and equipment and establish your own hive. Cost: $31 Location: Common Ground Garden Supply and Education Center 559 College Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94306 near VTA bus 22 and Cal. Ave. Caltrain (map) Contact: Common Ground Staff, 650-493-6072 Presented by: Common Ground Garden Supply and Education Center Websites: http://keepinghoneybees.eventbrite.com/#, http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org/upcomingclasses.htm ............................................. Sunday, April 7, 2013 (3:00 pm - 5:00 pm) Community Herbalism Series: Mental-Emotional Health City: Oakland Description: Learn about herbal allies to support the mood and the mind. A variety of herbs will be discussed and sampled. The Community Herbalism Series is an ongoing, low-cost set of classes incorporating traditional herbal knowledge and common sense to empower community members to care for themselves, family and friends with simple herbal remedies. All classes will be taught by Benjamin Zappin, L.Ac. and Ingrid Bauer, MS. Cost: $20 per class, $75 for 4 classes Location: 344 40th St, Oakland CA 94609 (map) Contact: Ben Zappin, 510-923-0178, fiveflavorsherbs*gmail.com Presented by: Five Flavors Herbs Websites: http://www.fiveflavorsherbs.com ............................................. Sunday, April 7, 2013 (9:00 pm - 9:00 pm) JANE GOODALL: Seeds of Hope: Wisdom and Wonder from the World of Plant City: Berkeley Description: KPFA Radio with the Jane Goodall Institute presents JANE GOODALL (appearing in person) Hosted by Claire Hope Cummings $12 advance tickets: 800-838-3006 or independent bookstores ($15 door) Co-sponsored by Earth Island Institute, Ecology Center, Occidental Arts and Ecology Center, Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds and the Petaluma Seed Bank The world's foremost authority on chimpanzees shows us the secret world of plants with all their mysteries and potential for healing our bodies as well as Planet Earth. Cost: $12 advance, $15 door. Location: King Middle School, 1781 Rose St, Berkeley Contact: KPFA Radio 94.1 FM, 510-967-4495 Presented by: KPFA Radio 94.1 FM Websites: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/346166, http://www.kpfa.org ............................................. Tuesday, April 9, 2013 (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm) Lighting Technology & Green Design City: Portola Valley Description: Confused about lighting options? In this timely talk local lighting designer and educator Linda Sanford, Principal at Sanford Lighting Design, will help you sort out the latest lighting choices. Discover criteria for assessing lighting quality and the “greenness” of each product. Find out which products are best suited for new construction and renovation and see some options for replacement lamps. And, depending on audience interest, Linda will talk about the best lighting for aging eyes! Cost: Free; please RSVP Location: Portola Valley Town Center - Community Hall, 765 Portola Rd, Portola Valley, CA 94028 Contact: Brandi de Garmeaux, 650-851-1700 x222, bdegarmeaux*portolavalley.net Presented by: Town of Portola Valley Websites: http://www.portolavalley.net/index.aspx?page=251, http://www.portolavalley.net ............................................. Saturday, April 13, 2013 (5:00 am - 5:00 pm) Multiple Dates: April 13, May 11, June 8, July 13, Aug 10, Sep 14, Oct 12, 11:00 am to 5:00pm, weather permitting Public Beekeeping Tours City: Santa Rosa Description: Upon being welcomed at Bear Foot Honey Farm we will introduce the players of the hives and their roles. After the show you are then suited up and walked out to the apiary to get a closer look of "life inside the bee village". We then take a picture of your group in apiary, which we will post to the Bear Foot Honey Facebook page...because honestly who is going to beelieve you toured beehives for fun? We will then head back to the shop where you can sample our many varieties of premium all natural raw honeys and our many Creamed Honey varietals. When you leave us we hope you will well informed, and quite possibly want to take up beekeeping as a hobby. Bee Tours are weather permitting. Cost: $4 per person age 4+. Location: Bear Foot Honey Farm, 4372 Sonoma Hwy, Santa Rosa Contact: Cheryl, 707-570-2899, info*bearfoothoney.com Presented by: Bear Foot Honey Farm Websites: http://bearfoothoney.com/group-tours.html, http://bearfoothoney.com/ ............................................. Saturday, April 13, 2013 (10:00 am - 11:00 am) Explore the Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge City: Antioch Description: You are invited to join the Wild Equity Institute and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service on a guided tour of the Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge. This is an opportunity to visit a unique area normally closed to the public. The Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge is home to three highly endangered species: the Lange’s Metalmark Butterfly, the Contra Costa Wallflower, and the Antioch Dunes Evening Primrose. Cost: Free Location: Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge Entrance Gate, 501 Fulton Shipyard Road, Antioch (map) Contact: Amy, 415-349-5787, info*wildequity.org Presented by: Wild Equity Institute and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Websites: http://wildequity.org/events/3406 ............................................. Saturday, April 13, 2013 (10:00 am - 1:30 am) Buckeye and Owl Canyon Hike City: Brisbane Description: Hike through two beautiful canyons and learn about what makes this mountain special. Learn about San Bruno Mountain Watch's grassroots efforts over decades to preserve this treasure. You'll visit an Ohlone shellmound, learn common wildflowers, and plants and perhaps glimpse a Mission Blue butterfly. The trails are narrow and sometimes steep, but have good footing. Dress for varied weather and wear long pants.To sign up please contact us at 415.467.6631 or sanbruno@mountainwatch.org. For more information please visit mountainwatch.org. Cost: Free Location: 44 Visitacion ave, Suite 206 Contact: Ken or Genevieve, 415.467.6631, sanbruno*mountainwatch.org Presented by: San Bruno Mountain Watch Websites: http://www.mountainwatch.org ............................................. Saturday, April 13, 2013 (10:30 am - 4:00_ pm) Multiple Dates: Sun Apr 14 2013 Two-Day Introduction to Suburban Permaculture City: Palo Alto Description: Learn how to create a sustainable future in your backyard. A central theme in Permaculture is the design of regenerative landscapes that produce food. Emphasis is placed on multi-use plants, cultural practices, and the integration of animals. Permaculture entails more than just food production. Buildings, waste-water treatment, and land stewardship are other important components. Design concepts are applicable to urban, suburban, and rural settings, and are appropriate for single households as well as farms and villages. You will learn the Permaculture ethics, principles and holistic design. Participants will take part in hands-on projects at local sites to put theory into practice. Cost: $150 Location: Common Ground Garden Supply and Education Center 559 College Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94306 near VTA bus 22 and Cal. Ave. Caltrain (map) Contact: Common Ground Staff, 650-493-6072 Presented by: Common Ground Garden Supply and Education Center Websites: http://introductiontosuburbanpermaculture.eventbrite.com/#, http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org/upcomingclasses.htm ............................................. Saturday, April 13, 2013 (11:00 am - 5:00 pm) Multiple Dates: through April 22nd, 2013 Berkeley Earth Days City: Berkeley Description: Berkeley Earth Days will be a city-wide celebration happening April 13 - 22 with a focus on community, fun, learning, and action. A rich bounty of Earth Day events are being planned by a wide array of organizations throughout the city, all tied to the theme "Educate • Inspire • Act." For full schedule of events and details go to www.berkeleyearthdays.org Cost: Free Location: Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, and many other locations throughout the week Contact: Beck Cowles, 510-548-2220 ext.233, beck*ecologycenter.org Presented by: Ecology Center Websites: http://www.berkeleyearthdays.org ............................................. Saturday, April 13, 2013 (11:00 am - 1:00 pm) Introduction to Seed Saving: A Berkeley Earth Days Workshop City: Berkeley Description: Are you interested in growing locally adapted crops, lessening your dependence on commercial seed companies, & preserving agro-biological diversity? This presentation will discuss the fundamentals of seed saving of common vegetable families. Open pollinated seeds will be available for participants. This workshop is taught be Patrick O'Connor of the Bay Area Seed Interchange Library (BASIL), a project of the Ecology Center. Pre-registration ensures a spot. register@ecologycenter.org, http://basilseedlibrary.com/. Cost: Free Location: Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave, near Dwight Way, Berkeley. Contact: Beck Cowles, 510-548-2220 ext.233, beck*ecologycenter.org Presented by: B.A.S.I.L (a project of the Ecology Center) Websites: http://www.berkeleyearthdays.org ............................................. Saturday, April 14, 2013 (10:00 am - 1:30 pm) Summit Loop Trail Hike City: Brisbane Description: This hike is along well groomed trails, and leads from eucalyptus woods, through riparian habitat up through coastal scrub and grasslands. This trail has the most diverse habitats of any trail on the mountain. The reward at the top is the 360 degree view of the Bay Area. There are stunning wildflower displays along the way. Dress for varied weather and wear long pants.To sign up please contact us at 415.467.6631 or sanbruno@mountainwatch.org. For more information please visit mountainwatch.org. Cost: Free Location: 555 Guadelupe Canyon Parkway, Brisbane, CA, Meet at Park Headquarters parking lot near entrance kiosk, for more directions please visit our website. Contact: Ken or Genevieve, 415.467.6631, sanbruno*mountainwatch.org Presented by: San Bruno Mountain Watch Websites: http://www.mountainwatch.org/upcoming-events/2013/4/6/spring-hike-series-april.html, http://www.mountainwatch.org ............................................. Tuesday, April 16, 2013 (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm) The State of Fracking in California: A Berkeley Earth Days Panel City: Berkeley Description: Join us for a panel discussion with leaders in the thick of this energy battle: Rose Braz, Climate Campaign Director; Center for Biological Diversity; Mark Schlosberg, National Organizing Director, Food and Water Watch; and Andrew Grinberg, Oil and Gas Program Coordinator, Clean Water Action. We'll hear about what fracking means in California and beyond, and what you can do to stop it. Cost: Free Location: Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave (near Dwight), Berkeley, Ca, 94702 Contact: Debra Berlinger, 510-548-2220 x240, debra*ecologycenter.org Presented by: Ecology Center Websites: http://www.ecologycenter.org/, http://www.ecologycenter.org ............................................. Wednesday, April 17, 2013 (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm) Eco-Districts Presentation/Q&A City: Sunnyvale Description: Kate McGee, Lead Planner, San Francisco Sustainable Development Program, presents a general overview of the eco-district concept and progress in planning San Francisco's first eco- district. Eco-districts unify infrastructure, buildings and communities in accelerating sustainability neighborhood by neighborhood. Cost: Free. Snacks provided. Location: Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum, 570 East Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA (map) Contact: Barbara Fukumoto, barbf53*aol.com Presented by: Sunnyvale Cool Websites: http://introtoecodistricts.eventbrite.com/#, http://sunnyvalecool.org/node/270 ............................................. Thursday, April 18, 2013 (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm) Growing Our Future: Local To Global Food Sovereignty Film and Discussion City: Berkeley Description: In honor of Cesar Chavez's commitment to community empowerment and self determination, we are hosting a night of community education and exploration around the topic of food sovereignty--the right of peoples to define their own food and agriculture systems. Presentations by: Eric Holtz-Gimenez of Food First, "Save The Farm," film screening and Nicaragua Center for Community Action Cost: Free Location: Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave (near Dwight Way), Berkeley, Ca, 94702 Contact: Jahan Khalighi, 510-548-2220 ext.226, jahan*ecologycenter.org Presented by: Ecology Center Websites: http://www.ecologycenter.org/chavez ............................................. Saturday, April 20, 2013 (1:00 am - 1:00 pm) Multiple Dates: Saturday, April 20, 10 am to 1 pm Goat Festival City: San Francisco Description: Join CUESA, the Ferry Building Marketplace, and the makers of Northern California goat milk products at the Fifth Annual Goat Festival-A Celebration of All Things Goat! Activities are free to the public, with recipes and samples for all. - Bring the kids to play with Redwood Hill Farm's adorable baby goats - Goat product samples at the CUESA Classroom - Taste delicious goat-inspired creations from participating stores inside the Ferry Building Marketplace - Goat Gab! The owners and operators of successful, sustainable, goat businesses based in Northern California, will talk about why they work with goats - Stop by the CUESA Classroom for Goat-Themed Seasonal Cooking Demos Cost: Free Location: The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, Embarcadero at Market Street, San Francisco Contact: Liz Hunt, 415-291-3276 x105, Liz*cuesa.org Presented by: CUESA Websites: http://www.cuesa.org/events/2013/goat-festival, http://www.cuesa.org/ ............................................. Saturday, April 20, 2013 (5:00 am - 5:00 pm) Earth Day on the Bay 2013 City: Redwood City Description: Come to the Marine Science Institute and celebrate Earth Day on the Bay! Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 10am -5pm. Free admission! - Live music with Zun Zun! - 3 two-hour trips on to SF Bay aboard the MSI ship, Robert G. Brownlee. Register on-line today! (payment required, reserve on-line) - Programs with tide pool animals, sharks, fish, plankton and of course mud! - Fish and shark feeding! - Amazing performances by Earthcapades Environmental Vaudeville! - Environmental Information Fair - Take a paddle on an outrigger canoe with Kilohana! - Ocean Arts & Crafts! Go to www.sfbaymsi.org for details Cost: Free Location: Marine Science Institute, 500 Discovery Parkway, Redwood City Contact: Aaron Tinker, (650) 364-2760 x16, aaron*sfbaymsi.org Presented by: Marine Science Institute Websites: http://sfbaymsi.org/earthday.html, http://sfbaymsi.org ............................................. Saturday, April 20, 2013 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm) Earth Day City: El Sobrante Description: SPAWNERS will be celebrating Earth Day this year at the El Sobrante Library! Please join us Saturday, April 20th with your family and friends to help make our community a cleaner and healthier place. We will have creek clean ups, native planting projects, art projects and tree-planting for teenagers and fun activities for kids. Free breakfast and snacks will be provided for volunteers. Please be sure to wear sturdy shoes, a hat, sunscreen and bring your own water bottle and work gloves if you have them. Groups of 10+ can RSVP through spawners@thewatershedproject.org. See you there! Cost: Free Location: El Sobrante Library, 4191 Appian Way, El Sobrante, CA 94803 Contact: Femke Oldham, 510-665-3538, spawners*thewatershedproject.org Presented by: SPAWNERS Websites: http://https://sites.google.com/site/spawnersofelsobrante/ ............................................. Saturday, April 20, 2013 (10:30 am - 12:30 pm) Quick Steps to a Productive, Organic Vegetable Garden City: Palo Alto Description: Get Started Now! Creating and maintaining a vegetable garden is a lifelong joy, but getting off to a quick start can be the key to staying motivated! This class will put you on the fast track to a healthy, organic garden without neglecting the essential steps for long-lasting soil health and productive plants. We will discuss location and preparation of beds, digging and amending soil, proper watering, how to plant and protect seeds and seedlings, fertilization needs of plants, and harvesting tips. Recommended for firsttime gardeners or moderately experienced gardeners with questions about the basics. Cost: $31 Location: Common Ground Garden Supply and Education Center 559 College Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94306 near VTA bus 22 and Cal. Ave. Caltrain (map) Contact: Common Ground Staff, 650-493-6072 Presented by: Common Ground Garden Supply and Education Center Websites: http://productiveorganicvegetablegarden.eventbrite.com/#, http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org/upcomingclasses.htm ............................................. Saturday, April 20, 2013 (11:00 am - 3:00 pm) Baylands Earth Day City: Palo Alto Description: Join the Environmental Volunteers and a host of local organizations for a day of nature fun that will have you GREEN with Earth envy! Enjoy live animals, hands-on fish netting, guided bird walks, scavenger hunts with prizes, arts and crafts, interactive nature learning stations to celebrate Earth Day, and much more. The Baylands Earth Day is brought to you in partnership by the following groups: the Environmental Volunteers, the Santa Clara Audubon Society, Save the Bay, the City of Palo Alto, the Lucy Evans Baylands Nature Interpretive Center, the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo, The Palo Alto Art Center, and the Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant. Cost: Free Location: Baylands Nature Preserve, 2560 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 Contact: education@evols.org, 650-493-8000 ext. 345, education*evols.org Presented by: the Environmental Volunteers, the Santa Clara Audubon Society, Save the Bay, the City of Palo Alto, the Lucy Evans Bayla Websites: http://www.evols.org/index.php?page=baylands-earth-day ............................................. Sunday, April 21, 2013 (5:00 am - 5:00 pm) Earth Day Marin Festival & Climate Change Solutions Day of Action City: Larkspur Description: The Earth Day Marin Festival & Climate Change Solutions Day of Action is a fun, free event including inspiring speakers, comedy, music, local organic food, hands-on activities and family fun. Rain or shine. Food: Drake Bay Oysters, Barbary Coast Bistro, Lydia's Organics and Kara's Cupcake Truck. Take part in climate change solutions actions and receive free raffle tickets. Grand prize 2 nights at Hale Akua Eco-Resort in Maui. Hear international award-winning photographer Garth Lenz (TEDx, NYT, TIME), Peter Barnes author of Climate Solutions: A Citizen's Guide, Supervisor Kate Sears, Comic Swami Beyondananda and musicians Spark & Whisper, Matt Jaffe, Dore Coller, Peter Asmus, Sol Doc & more. Cost: Free Location: Redwood High School, 395 Doherty Drive, Larkspur Contact: Hannah Doress, 415-450-0110, Hannah*EarthDayMarin.org Presented by: Earth Day Marin Websites: http://www.EarthDayMarin.org ............................................. Sunday, April 21, 2013 (12:00 pm - 2:00 pm) Film: Bidder 70 City: Redwood City, CA Description: BIDDER 70 is the story of Tim DeChristopher, a University of Utah student who derailed a widely protested Bush Administration federal oil and gas land sale, bidding millions to save thousands of pristine acres surrounding US National Parks - with no intention of paying or drilling. Bidder 70 follows Tim as he maneuvers legal purgatory. With the threat of prison looming, DeChristopher steps up his activism and matures into a charismatic, ingenious, and non-violent climate justice leader. 72 minutes followed by discussion. SPECIAL GUEST Dylan Rose Schneider of Peaceful Uprising Cost: Free Location: Sanctuary, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Redwood City, 2124 Brewster Ave., Redwood City, CA 94062 (map) Contact: Deborah Schwab, 650-365-6913, office*uufrc.org Presented by: UU Fellowship of Redwood City, Social Action Committee Websites: http://bidder70film.com, http://uufrc.org ............................................. Sunday, April 21, 2013 (3:00 pm - 5:00 pm) Community Herbalism Series: Digestive Health City: Oakland Description: Herbal and dietary strategies for alleviating common digestive complaints including viruses, indigestion, IBS, and GERD will be discussed. The Community Herbalism Series is an ongoing, low-cost set of classes incorporating traditional herbal knowledge and common sense to empower community members to care for themselves, family and friends with simple herbal remedies. All classes will be taught by Benjamin Zappin, L.Ac. and Ingrid Bauer, MS. Cost: $20 per class, $75 for 4 classes Location: 344 40th St, Oakland CA 94609 (map) Contact: Ben Zappin, 510-923-0178, fiveflavorsherbs*gmail.com Presented by: Five Flavors Herbs Websites: http://www.fiveflavorsherbs.com ............................................. Sunday, April 21, 2013 (4:00 pm - 4:00 pm) Swap! Not Shop! Earth Day Edition City: Oakland Description: When you come to swap, you can bring one item or many items. Our staff separates everything into different piles and sections. Then you look through the piles and different tables and take as much as you want! Everything left over is donated to local charities. Check out this list of what you CAN and CAN'T bring: BRING THESE: - Men, women, and children's clothing...all sizes please! - Shoes - Jewelery - Bags and purses - Non-perishable food - Household items - Movies and music LEAVE THESE AT HOME: - Anything considered JUNK! - Dirty items - UNDERWEAR...even if they're clean! - Broken items to the point they can't be reused - Random pieces of things Cost: $5.00. Location: Soundwave Studios, 2200 Wood Street, Oakland Contact: Melissa McGuire, 510-334-0426, homeygrown*gmail.com Presented by: Homeygrown Websites: http://www.swapnotswap.info, http://homeygrown.org ............................................. Monday, April 22, 2013 (7:30 am - 9:00 pm) Multiple Dates: April 22 - May 5 2013 Drive Less Challenge City: Los Altos & Los Altos Hills Description: Challenge yourself to reduce single person vehicle trips during our two-week Drive Less Challenge. Join other environmentally-minded Los Altos and Los Altos Hills residents and workers and make a pledge to walk, bike, carpool or take public transportation instead of driving your car for some or all of your normal transportation. Enter your personal pledge prior to April 22nd by registering on our Eventbrite page and you will become eligible to win prizes donated by local merchants. Cost: Free Location: Anywhere. Primarily in Los Altos and Los Altos Hills. Contact: Susan Runowicz-Smith, bike*greentownlosaltos.org Presented by: GreenTown Los Altos Websites: http://drivelesschallenge2013.eventbrite.com/ ............................................. Monday, April 22, 2013 (12:00 pm - 1:00 pm) Earth Day Action for Environmental and Climate Justice City: San Francisco Description: Join Greenaction for Health and Environmental Justice, Communities for a Better Environment, and 54 other Bay Area organizations at the Earth Day Action for Environmental and Climate Justice. Meet at 12 noon on Monday, April 22nd at the EPA Region 9 office in San Francisco, near Montgomery Street BART. Tell the White House, Congress and US EPA to protect our climate, health and communities and stop environmental injustice. Call (415) 284-5600 x102 for more information. (free) Cost: Free Location: US EPA Region IX, 75 Hawthorne Street, (near Montgomery St. Bart) (map) Contact: Bradley Angel, 415-284-5000 x102 Presented by: Greenaction for Health and Environmental Justice, and Communities for a Better Environment Websites: http://greenaction.org/events/, http://greenaction.org ............................................. Monday, April 22, 2013 (7:00 pm - 8:00 pm) Creating an Environment for Change with Dr. Milena Esherick City: Oakland Description: Dr. Milena Esherick is a licensed clinical psychologist and the Director of the Wright Institute’s Counseling Psychology program. For over 15 years she has worked in a variety of medical and behavioral health settings helping people achieve healthy dietary and lifestyle changes. Learn about the barriers to making dietary changes and simple tips you can apply to making lasting changes. This event is part of Oakland Veg Week. Note: Space is limited. Please RSVP to ashley.erickson@wholefoods.com or call 510.834.9800 ext. 260 Cost: Free Location: Whole Foods Market Oakland, 230 Bay Pl., Oakland, CA 94610 Contact: Oakland Veg, info*oaklandveg.com Presented by: Oakland Veg Websites: http://oaklandveg.com/events/ ............................................. Tuesday, April 23, 2013 (6:30 pm - 8:00 pm) Cooking Class: Chickpeas Please City: Oakland Description: Join Chef Jesse and learn to make delicious vegetarian favorites from scratch! He’ll walk you through making delicious falafel, hummus, tzatziki and roasted vegetables for a delicious Mediterranean inspired feast. This event is part of Oakland Veg Week. Space is limited. Please RSVP to ashley.erickson@wholefoods.com or call 510.834.9800 ext. 260 Cost: Free Location: Whole Foods Market, 230 Bay Pl. Contact: Veg Week, info*oaklandveg.com Presented by: Oakland Veg Websites: http://oaklandveg.com/events/ ............................................. Tuesday, April 23, 2013 (6:30 pm - 8:00 pm) “Debunking the Myths of Veganism,” a Talk by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau City: Oakland Description: Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, The Compassionate Cook, is an author and educator dedicated to empowering people to make informed food choices, to debunking myths about veganism and animal rights and to giving people the tools and resources they need to reflect their values of compassion and wellness in their daily lives. Join Colleen for an inspiring and information-packed lecture that provides responses to everything from “I don’t have time to chop vegetables” and “I tried being vegetarian, but I just craved meat” to “I could give up everything, except cheese” and “Vegans don’t get enough protein.” Q&A to follow, so bring all your questions! Cost: Free Location: Temescal Branch of the Oakland Public Library, 5205 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, CA 94609 Contact: Oakland Veg Week, info*oaklandveg.com Presented by: Oakland Veg Week Websites: http://oaklandveg.com/events/ ............................................. Tuesday, April 23, 2013 (7:30 pm - 9:00 pm) Lecture: Stalling Global Warming City: Palo Alto Description: This presentation will explore how we might approach significant reduction in the amount of greenhouse gases that the US and the World produces. We will explore the various energy sources and the contributions they make to the problem or the solution. We will lay out a path to eliminate most fossil fuel usage as a means to stop making the climate change problem worse. Dr. Greene holds a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Wyoming. At Gerber Scientific Instruments he was VP of engineering. At Adobe, he directed the development of the highest speed Postscript processors, which were integrated with IBM print technology. Cost: Free Location: Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, Fireside Room, 505 E. Charleston Road., http://www.uucpa.org/main/location.html Contact: The Church, 650-494-0541, uucpa*uucpa.org Presented by: Robert Greene, Ph.D. Websites: http://www.uucpa.org ............................................. Wednesday, April 24, 2013 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm) Cooking class with Chef Alex Bury and shopping tour City: Oakland Description: Store tour : 6-7 p.m. Cooking class: 7-8 p.m. Nutritional yeast, seitan, Veganaise. You’re hearing about all these new products but may not know what they are or where to find them. Join us on a tour of Whole Foods so you can learn about new foods or healthier versions of familiar favorites and where to find them. Then come learn how to prepare a few delicious plant-strong foods with a cooking class taught by Chef Alex Bury. A classical CIA-trained chef, Alex has taught healthy cooking techniques and recipes at Whole Foods Market, for the McDougall Program (a nationally renowned preventative health program), and for local groups and companies since 2000. Cost: Free Location: Whole Foods Market Oakland, 230 Bay Pl., Oakland, CA 94610, Note: Space is limited. Please RSVP to ashley.erickson@wholefoods.com or call 510.834.9800 ext. 260 Contact: Oakland Veg Week, info*oaklandveg.com Presented by: Oakland Veg Week Websites: http://oaklandveg.com/events/ ............................................. Thursday, April 25, 2013 (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm) Forks Over Knives film screening City: Oakland Description: Join us for a screening of Forks Over Knives, a film which examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting our present menu of animal-based and processed foods. This event is part of Oakland Veg Week. Space is limited. Please RSVP to ashley.erickson@wholefoods.com or call 510.834.9800 ext. 260 Cost: Free Location: Whole Foods Market, 230 Bay Pl., Oakland Contact: Oakland Veg, info*oaklandveg.com Presented by: Oakland Veg Websites: http://oaklandveg.com/events/ ............................................. Thursday, April 25, 2013 (7:00 pm - 8:00 pm) Paul Shapiro on "The Right Climate for a Saner Diet" City: Oakland Description: This Earth Day, with perhaps dim prospects for meaningful climate change policy from Washington, it’s time to recognize the action we can take–every time we sit down to eat. In this talk, we’ll hear why and how so many people and companies are making a shift toward a more plant-based diet. Shapiro has played an integral role in many successful legislative and corporate campaigns to enact farm animal protection laws in California, Arizona, Michigan, Maine, Colorado, Oregon, and Ohio. He’s also worked with some of the world’s top retailers to improve animal welfare in their supply chains. Cost: Free Location: James Irvine Foundation Conference Center, 353 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA 94612 (near 12th St. BART) (map) Contact: Kristie Middleton, info*oaklandveg.com Presented by: Paul Shapiro, Vice President, Farm Animal Protection of the Humane Society of the United States Websites: http://oaklandveg.com/events/ ............................................. Saturday, April 27, 2013 (7:00 am - 7:00 pm) 17th Annual Ridge to Bridge City: Sausalito Description: The Bay Area Ridge Trail Council hosts its annual Ridge to Bridge in Marin each spring, featuring spectacular views of the Pacific coastline, Marin Headlands, Sausalito, the Bay, San Francisco and Golden Gate Bridge. This signature Ridge Trail event provides a day of fun and raises money to complete the trail. Choose your outing! Hike: 26, 20, 15 or 10 miles. Mt. Bike: 41 miles, 5500' or 25 miles 2500+' of climbing Equestrian Ride: Trot along for 9 miles, with plenty of trail for additional miles! Volunteer! It takes many people to make this event run smoothly. Contact volunteer@ridgetrail.org Registration Advance registration required. Space limited and fills fast! Cost: $100 Ridge Trail Coun mbrs until 2/28; $115 General 3/1-31; $125 after Location: Southern Marin County; all events start near Golden Gate Bridge and vary by event Contact: Joel Gartland, 415-561-2595, volunteer*ridgetrail.org Presented by: Bay Area Ridge Trail Council Websites: http://www.ridgetobridge.org, http://www.ridgetrail.org ............................................. Sunday, April 27, 2013 (10:00 am - 11:00 am) A Whole Foods, Plant-Loving Cooking Lesson City: Oakland Description: What really makes a plant-loving diet so healthy is the focus on whole food ingredients. The so called vegan “transition” foods are often loaded with unnecessary calories and lack many of the beneficial nutrients of whole, plant foods. In this cooking lesson, you’ll learn how to make household favorites, without including plant-based meats, cheeses or butter. You’ll also learn how to cook delicious plant-based desserts without using any extracted oils or sugars. Cost: Free Location: Whole Foods, 230 Bay Pl. Contact: Oakland Veg, info*oaklandveg.com Presented by: Oakland Veg Websites: http://oaklandveg.com/events, http://oaklandveg.com ............................................. Saturday, April 27, 2013 (10:00 am - 1:30 pm) Founder's hike City: Brisbane Description: Explore Buckeye and Owl Canyons with David Schooley, SBMW founder. This hike is offered every month on the 4th Saturday of the month. David will be joined this time by Michele Salmon, a Brisbane native, to add her personal historical perspective. See April's Founder's Hike post at Upcoming Events: space is limited to 10 participants and you will be required to signup in advance.To sign up please contact us at 415.467.6631 or sanbruno@mountainwatch.org. For more information please visit mountainwatch.org. Cost: Free Location: 44 Visitacion ave, Suite 206, Brisbane CA Contact: Ken or Genevieve, 415.467.6631, sanbruno*mountainwatch.org Presented by: San Bruno Mountain Watch Websites: http://www.mountainwatch.org/upcoming-events/2013/4/6/spring-hike-series-april.html, http://www.mountainwatch.org ............................................. Saturday, April 27, 2013 (10:30 am - 12:30 pm) Growing an Herb Garden City: Palo Alto Description: Have you wondered what the differences are between Greek and Italian oregano, French and English thyme, German and Roman Chamomile, Spanish and French lavender, lemon balm and lemon verbena, sweet marjoram and Za’atar? Jody will bring these and many more culinary, medicinal, botanical, and tea herbs from her garden to sample and learn to grow, harvest and use. Join us to see how even a small herbgarden will enhance our lives and the lives of our gardens. Everyone will plant herb seeds and take home cuttings. Container gardening with herbs will be covered. Cost: $31 Location: Common Ground Garden Supply and Education Center 559 College Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94306 near VTA bus 22 and Cal. Ave. Caltrain (map) Contact: Common Ground Staff, 650-493-6072 Presented by: Common Ground Garden Supply and Education Center Websites: http://growingaherbgarden.eventbrite.com/#, http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org/upcomingclasses.htm ............................................. Saturday, April 27, 2013 (11:00 am - 12:00 pm) Better than Grilled Cheese, a cooking class with chef and author Miyoko Schinner City: Oakland Description: Join Miyoko Schinner, author of Artisan Vegan Cheese and co-star of Vegan Mashup, in exploring the exciting new world of vegan cheesemaking at home. You’ll learn to make several heart-healthy, plant-based cheeses, including a thick and delicious Cream Cheese, Buffalo Mozzarella, Ricotta, and a smokey chipotle Queso for the best nachos ever! All of the cheeses are oil-free to boot! Due to limited capacity and popularity of this event, you must call to confirm your space. You can reach us at 510-834-9800 ext. 260 or email ashley.erickson@wholefoods.com. This event is part of Oakland Veg Week. Cost: Free Location: Whole Foods Market, 230 Bay Pl. Contact: Oakland Veg, info*oaklandveg.com Presented by: Oakland Veg Websites: http://oaklandveg.com/events/ ............................................. Sunday, April 28, 2013 (9:30 am - 1:30 pm) South Slopes Hike City: South San Francisco Description: Hike to the summit on the sunny south side. Elevation gain: 1000 ft in 1 mile. Explore some beautiful ravines and grasslands in full flower. The south slopes have the largest areas of coastal grasslands on the mountain. Led by our youngest (and fittest!) hike leaders, this hike starts at the Hillside Trail, ascends to the summit on the Tank Ravine Trail, and then descends along the Hillside Trail.This hike will be strenuous and hiking poles are recommended. Be prepared for varied weather, wear long pants and bring plenty of water and lunch if desired.To sign up please contact us at 415.467.6631 or sanbruno@mountainwatch.org. For more information please visit mountainwatch.org. Cost: Free Location: 1400 Hillside Blvd, South San Francisco, CA, Meet at the baseball field parking lot behind the Montesorri School on Hillside Drive in South San Francisco, We will meet at the baseball field parking lot behind the Montesorri School on Hillside Drive in South San Francisco Contact: Ken or Genevieve, 415.467.6631, sanbruno*mountainwatch.org Presented by: San Bruno Mountain Watch Websites: http://www.mountainwatch.org/upcoming-events/2013/4/6/spring-hike-series-april.html, http://www.mountainwatch.org ............................................. Sunday, April 28, 2013 (11:00 am - 4:00 pm) BrightCurrent Solar Seminar and Free Demo City: Berkeley Description: BrightCurrent educators will be at the Ecology Center to give a talk on the different options homeowners have when considering solar. BrightCurrent is an education and community outreach company whose mission is to help people save money with clean energy by having approved solar installation companies compete for their customers' business. From now until May 31st, they are offering current Ecology Center members a $500 signing bonus to go solar! After the talk there will be a Q & A and free live demonstrations for homeowners considering solar. Cost: Free Location: The Ecology Center Store, 2530 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94702 (Near North Berkeley Bart / Downtown Berkeley Bart) Contact: The Ecology Center Store, 510-548-3402, store*ecologycenter.org Presented by: BrightCurrent Websites: http://www.ecologycenter.org/calendar/event.php?title=BrightCurrent+Solar+Seminar+and+Free+Demo&eventID=41448, http://www.brightcurrent.com/ ............................................. Sunday, April 28, 2013 (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm) Oakland Veg Week Grand Finale Celebration City: Oakland Description: You did it! Join fellow Oakland Veg Week pledgees to celebrate your week of healthy and humane eating at our Veg Week celebration party! We will enjoy delicious plant-strong foods. There will be samples from vegetarian businesses and the organizers of Oakland Veg Week will answer your questions about vegetarian eating. Cost: Free Location: Lake Merritt Sailboat House, 568 Bellevue Ave., Oakland, CA 94610 (map) Contact: Oakland Veg, info*oaklandveg.com Presented by: Oakland Veg Websites: http://oaklandveg.com/events, http://oaklandveg.com ............................................. Tuesday, April 30, 2013 (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm) FREE seminar: “Compressed Natural Gas – Today’s Alternative!” City: Cupertino Description: Come and learn about: • Why should we care? Energy security, emissions, economy • What is CNG? Technical description, performance, characteristics • Where do we get it? Refueling infrastructure options, cost availability, safety & handling • Vehicles: an overview of applications, makes & models, similarities & differences between gas and conventional counterparts; fleet vehicle comparison; purchase process: warranties, incremental cost; and vehicle maintenance • Training, and financing Lunch will be provided! Cost: Free: Registration: To register please go to http://cngseminar-rss.eventbrite.com Location: Automotive Technology Department, De Anza College, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Bldg. E1, Cupertino, CA 95014 Contact: Patricia Tind, 408-998-5865, patricia*lungsrus.org Presented by: Silicon Valley Clean Cities Coalition and Green Team Websites: http://app.bronto.com/public/?q=preview_message&fn=Link&id=6p3h95ezszolv8x9f3yw95dvdw7i4&ssid=192&t=3 ............................................. |
