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Hidden Stories Walk City: Fremont, CA Description: Both humans and nature have shaped the lands of the refuge. Clues to this history abound on our Tidelands Trail. Join me on this easy 1.2-mile walk as we discover the hidden stories that make this place what it is today. Led by Jennifer Heroux. Cost: Free Location: All programs meet at the new Visitor Contact Station located at the first parking lot to the right on Marshlands Rd. Contact: Visitor Contact Station, 510-745-8695 Presented by: Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Websites: http://www.fws.gov/desfbay/directions.htm ............................................. Multiple Dates: & Sun.Mar.1 & 22, Sat. Apr 4 Workshop series: SoulCollage: Exploring Community City: Atherton Description: The nature of community is changing. Through a series of creative collage processes, examine your personal components of creating change. explore first the identity of your community - how it feeds you, what you want from it, your part in it, how you create it. Other sessions explore the inner community - inner voices, energetic companions, guiding archetypes. Cost: $150 series of 4, $120 for seniors over 55. No one turned away due to funds. Location: 19 Irving - making use of a lovely home and garden. Contact: Ginny Anderson, 650-323-4494, freyjand*comcast.net Presented by: Ginny Anderson, Ph.D. eco-psychologist and psychotherapist Websites: http://www.circlingsanfranciscobay.com, http://circlingsanfranciscobay.com ............................................. Van Jones, Author of The Green Collar Economy City: Santa Clara Description: Could "green collar" jobs clean our energy dependent economy and lift people out of poverty? Learn more on Jones' vision to cut energy prices and develop new jobs that will revive and transform our economy. Jones' hopeful solution of a healthy green economy includes his work on the Green Jobs Act of 2007. Cost: $20 Advance Purchase, $25 At the Door Location: Kellogg Auditorium - Silicon Valley Bank, 3005 Tasman Drive Contact: Georgette Gehue, 408-280-5530, ggehue*commonwealthclub.org Presented by: Commonwealth Club, Yale Club of Silicon Valley Websites: http://commonwealthclub.org ............................................. Friday, February 2, 2009 (7:30 pm - 9:30 pm) World Centric Film Series City: Palo Alto Description: World Centric will kick off a 4 part film series starting on February 6th 2009 with the film Daughters of Wisdom. Donations requested to cover cost of films and speakers. Please feel free to bring food and drink to share. Film to be followed by discussion, speakers and socializing. Seating limited to first 50 people. Please bring a cushion as there are a few metal chairs. Cost: Donations requested Location: 2121 Staunton Ct, Palo Alto, CA 94306, , (near the edge of Stanford Campus off El Camino) (map) Contact: Matt, 650.739.0699, matt*worldcentric.org Presented by: World Centric Websites: http://www.worldcentric.org/, http://www.worldcentric.org/conscious-living/film-series ............................................. Wednesday, February 4, 2009 (12:00 am - 11:55 pm) Buy Something GREEN Day City: Everywhere Description: Building a green economy requires that we, the consumers, must reinforce the message to policy makers and business owners that we want sustainable alternatives. So a few people from 3rdWhale.com have decided to host Buy Something Green Day on Feb 4th to get people into the mindset that we can use our consumer buying power to push the economy and business in general toward a green and sustainable future. There is a Facebook event where people can post pics of the green thing they bought on Feb 4th and they are automatically entered into a contest to win an iPod Touch! Cost: It depends of what you are going to buy Location: This is an online event which means that wherever you are you can participate! Contact: Marie-Pierre, mp.morasse*gmail.com Presented by: 3rdwhale Websites: http://3rdwhale.com ............................................. Wednesday, February 4, 2009 (7:00 pm - 9:30 pm) Multiple Dates: Wednesdays 2/06-5/06/09 Master Composter Training City: Oakland, CA Description: Inspire others and make a difference in your community. The annual Master Composter Training Program is currently accepting applications for the 2009 Class. Participants will: Attend weekly classes from February to May in Oakland Learn compost and Bay-Friendly Gardening theory and practice Give back to the community by completing a compost outreach project Receive a compost bin and helpful reference books Earn College Credit Teachers who complete the program are eligible for a $200 stipend to use towards school garden and/or classroom compost activities. Must be an Alameda County Resident Cost: $25 one time fee Location: StopWaste.Org offices, 1537 Webster St. Contact: Adrienne Ramirez, 510-444-7645 Presented by: www.BayFriendly.org Websites: http://www.BayFriendly.org, http://www.StopWaste.Org ............................................. Thursday, February 5, 2009 (6:15 pm - 9:45 pm) Multiple Dates: Thursday, Feb 19, 2009 Class: Green@Home Volunteer Energy Audit Training in Menlo Park • An Acterra Event City: Palo Alto Description: Learn how to give a free home energy audit and install basic home energy upgrades. Volunteers complete a two-part training on two Thursday evenings at a location in Palo Alto. Trained Green@Home volunteers give free home energy audits that help residents save energy, save money and reduce their CO2 emissions. Green@Home offers free home energy audits to residents in Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Redwood City and Sunnyvale. Sign up is required. No experience is necessary. Cost: Free Location: To sign up and for location, contact Liz Muir. Contact: Liz Muir, 650-962-9876, ext. 350, greenathome*acterra.org Presented by: Acterra's Green@Home Program Websites: http://www.acterra.org ............................................. Saturday, February 7, 2009 (8:00 am - 1:30 pm) Plant and Paddle Bair Island with Save The Bay City: Redwood City Description: Enjoy a day of canoeing and restoration at Bair Island—a former salt pond off-limits to the public and accessible by boat. Volunteers will plant native species like common aster and white yarrow species to revitalize critical San Francisco Bay wetlands. Please bring your own lunch to enjoy out on the water. Minimum age is 10 for canoe paddles; please call for exceptions. Children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult. All boating equipment and instruction is provided. Each event is led by Save The Bay staff trained in CPR and Wilderness First Aid and all sites have been scouted for a safe journey. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for non-members Location: Directions provided upon registration. Contact: Sarah Lyons, 510-452-9261 x119, bayevents*savesfbay.org Presented by: Save The Bay Websites: http://www.savesfbay.org/bayevents, http://www.savesfbay.org ............................................. Saturday, February 7, 2009 (10:30 am - 2:00 pm) Class "Fruit Tree Pruning" City: Palo Alto Description: Learn how to maximize tree health, fruit production and dead wood identification. Espalier care also discussed. Meet at Common Ground, then proceed to a local orchard-rain or shine. YOU BRING: pruning shears, bag lunch and a notebook. To Register, call 650-493-6072. Kevin Raftery is a Certified Arborist with a degree in horticulture. He teaches at Foothill College and has been associated with Common Ground for over 30 years. Cost: $41 Location: Common Ground Organic Garden Supply & Education Center, 559 College Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306 Contact: Common Ground Organic Garden Supply & Education Center, 650-493-6072 Presented by: Common Ground Organic Garden Supply & Education Center Websites: http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org ............................................. Wednesday, February 11, 2009 (6:30 pm - ) The Commonwealth Club Brings Tom Campbell to Lafayette City: Lafayette Description: The Commonwealth Club presents... Tom Campbell: Budgeting the Bailout for California and the Country Campbell charts a course for our economic future The economic crisis leaves many people wondering if the United States and, specifically, California, will be poised to lead the world in the 21st century. What kinds of opportunities arise out of dire economic times? Will California be the place to do business in the 21st century? What needs to be done to ensure its success? Campbell breaks down the economic imperatives of the state and nation. Cost: $12 members, $18 non-members, $7 students (with valid ID) Location: The Bentley School, Lafayette (1000 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette) Contact: Kelly Fabian, kfabian*commonwealthclub.org Presented by: The Commonwealth Club Websites: http://tickets.commonwealthclub.org/auto_choose_ga.asp?area=74, http://tickets.commonwealthclub.org/default.asp ............................................. Transforming Transportation for the 21st Century City: San Francisco Description: Dan Sperling In 2020, there will be over two billion cars on Earth. Researchers contend our planet cannot sustain itself if we continue to emit at the current levels. Transportation, as it exists today, is responsible for an enormous amount of our global carbon footprint. As oil grows scarcer, the battle over its control will circumvent the globe. We cannot afford to wait any longer to transform our transportation technology. Join energy expert, Dan Sperling, as he reveals what is at stake if we refuse to move quickly, and what opportunities exist if we act now. Cost: Members: $12, Non-Member: $18 Location: The Commonwealth Club, Blue Room, 595 Market St, second floor (near Montgomery BART) Contact: commonwealth club, 415-597-6705 Presented by: The Commonwealth Club Websites: http://www.commonwealthclub.org ............................................. Thursday, February 12, 2009 (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm) Take A Bite: Fermentation Workshop City: Palo Alto Description: Learn how to make fermented foods like kimchi, sauerkraut, kefir, and ginger beer. Taste some pre-made goodies, and go home with samples you will make. Cost: $50; $45 Conexions members; $130 for all three workshops Location: Conexions, 1023 Corporation Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303 (map) Contact: Susan Stansbury, 650.938.9300 x11, sstansbury*conexions.org Presented by: Conexions Websites: http://www.conexions.org/greenfork/events/takeabite, http://www.conexions.org ............................................. Thursday, February 12, 2009 (11:30 pm - 1:00 pm) Letter to President Obama: A Path to a Greener Future City: San Francisco Description: Can President Obama heal the economy and turn it green at the same time? He says yes, he can, by pumping investment into modern infrastructure, renewable fuels, and new technologies. Can he and his new cabinet really do all that, and also uphold promises to protect national parks, balance the needs for food and energy and create new jobs? Perhaps he can if he develops a clearly defined roadmap that tackles today’s multi-faceted and intertwined problems of national and energy security, global poverty and climate change. A leading policymaker, advocate and businessperson discuss what President Obama should do to realize his vision for America, and what that means for California. Cost: Members: $8, Non-Member: $15 Location: The Commonwealth Club, Blue Room, 595 Market St, second floor (near Montgomery BART) Contact: commonwealth club, 415-597-6705 Presented by: The Commonwealth Club Websites: http://www.commonwealthclub.org ............................................. Saturday, February 14, 2009 (10:30 am - 12:30 pm) Fruit Tree Varieties Class City: Palo Alto Description: Learn which varieties of peaches, nectarines, plums, pluots, apricots, apples and pears are the delight of connoisseurs. Be introduced to the best of the best-tasting deciduous fruits that grow in this area and learn where to source your own plants. Nancy Garrison has been conducting and attending fruit tastings for the last 26 years in her diverse home fruit garden and in research facilities around the state. She has collaborated with Andy's Orchard and Dave Wilson Nursery and oversees the rare fruit plantings at Prusch Farm Park. $28. To Register, call 650-493-6072. Cost: $28 Location: Common Ground Organic Garden Supply and Education Center, 559 College Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306 Contact: Common Ground Organic Garden Supply & Education Center, 650-493-6072, manager*commongroundinpaloalto.org Presented by: Common Ground Organic Garden Supply & Education Center Websites: http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org ............................................. Sunday, February 15, 2009 (11:00 am - 12:30 pm) A Taste of the Refuge City: Fremont, CA Description: Take a guided walk on Tidelands Trail and discover which plants are edible or have medicinal uses. We'll taste some of these plants on the refuge, or in commercially-made products. Led by Carmen Minch. Cost: Free Location: Meet at the new Visitor Contact Station located at the first parking lot to the right on Marshlands Rd (map) Contact: Visitor Contact Station, 510-745-8695 Presented by: Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Websites: ............................................. Multiple Dates: Feb. 17th 9am-11.30am and 2pm-4:30pm How to Save Energy and Money in Small and Medium Businesses City: Cupertino Description: Hosted by Sustainable Silicon Valley, this no-cost training session, repeated 3 times, gives employees of small and medium businesses the tools they need to evaluate and prioritize different energy saving projects to save energy and money. In each session you will be given an introduction to the components of energy, hands-on training in calculating energy savings & simple payback. Your energy saving options will be explained and you will be made familiar with the energy consumption of your equipment. The instructor, Karen McGinley of KEMA, Inc. has over 8 years experience helping small and medium businesses to save energy; and will help you with answers specific to your workplace. Cost: Free. Location: Learning Center, Symantec Corp., 20330 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino Contact: Rick Row, 650-269-1121, rrow*sustainablesiliconvalley.org Presented by: Sustainable Silicon Valley Websites: http://www.sustainablesiliconvalley.org/event_02-17and18-09.htm, http://www.sustainablesiliconvalley.org/ ............................................. Wednesday, February 18, 2009 (5:30 pm - ) Wallace Stegner Centennial City: San Francisco Description: The people who knew him reflect on Stegner's works and legacy Philip Fradkin, Author, Wallace Stegner and the American West Page Stegner, Author; Professor of Literature, UC Santa Cruz Nancy Packer, Writer; Professor Emerita of Creative Writing, Stanford University "We need wilderness preserved - as much of it as is still left, and as many kinds - because it was the challenge against which our character as a people was formed," said Wallace Stegner in a famous 1960 letter. He was a fervent admirer and advocate of nature, often writing about the West. He also started the creative writing department at Stanford. Join us to learn about a legend from those who knew him. Cost: $12 members, $18 non-members, $7 students Location: The Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St. Contact: Kelly Fabian, kfabian*commonwealthclub.org Presented by: The Commonwealth Club Websites: http://tickets.commonwealthclub.org/auto_choose_ga.asp?area=1, http://tickets.commonwealthclub.org/default.asp ............................................. Friday, February 19, 2009 (6:00 pm - 7:30 pm) From Wasteland to Wetland: Two Urban Restoration Success Stories City: Richmond Description: Industrial uses have for decades dominated the shoreline & kept out local residents. 2 success stories in the Bay Area show how grassroots-led restoration can change that. National Park Service staff will speak about Crissy Field, a restoration project in San Francisco. Following the presentation, Literacy for Environmental Justice will share stories from Heron's Head Park. Youth & community members maintain this project annually. Q&A session to follow. Refreshment will be provided. For more info, contact Juliana Gonzalez at (510) 665-3597 or email juliana@thewatershedproject.org Cost: None Location: Point Richmond Community Center, 139 Washington Ave, Richmond Contact: Juliana Gonzalez, (510) 665-3597, juliana*thewatershedproject.org Presented by: The Watershed Project Websites: http://www.thewatershedproject.org ............................................. Thursday, February 19, 2009 (7:30 pm - 9:30 pm) Presentation - Sacred Spaces: The Land you Live On City: Mountain View Description: Hear earth-healing stories and hear about skills for connecting with the land in the South Bay.Learn to live in intimate relationship with the land. Cost: free, but call for reservation Location: East West Book Store, 324 Castro, Mountain View, Ca. 94041 Contact: East West Books, 650-988-9800 Presented by: Daniel Foor and Ginny Anderson Websites: http://www.eastwest.com, http://www.ancestralmedicine.org, or www.circlingsanfranciscobay.com ............................................. Friday, February 20, 2009 (7:00 pm - 9:30 pm) A Crude Awakening City: Palo Alto Description: Donations requested to cover cost of films and speakers. Films to be followed by discussion, speakers and socializing. Seating capacity is about 50 people. Please feel free to bring food/drinks to share and a cushion as there are a few metal chairs. Produced and directed by award-winning European journalists and filmmakers Basil Gelpke and Ray McCormack, this film tells the story of how our civilization’s addiction to oil puts it on a collision course with geology. Compelling, intelligent, and highly entertaining.... (90 min, 2006) Awards: Zurich Film Prize, 2006; Tahoe Int’l Film Festival, 2007... Cost: Donations requested Location: World Centric, 2121 Staunton Ct, Palo Alto, (near Stanford Campus South off El Camino) (map) Contact: Matt Mendiola, 650.739.0699, matt*worldcentric.org Presented by: World Centric Websites: http://www.worldcentric.org/conscious-living/film-series, http://www.worldcentric.org ............................................. Saturday, February 21, 2009 (9:30 am - 10:30 am) Marshland of Dreams City: Fremont, CA Description: Join a refuge ranger on a 1-mile walk of the LaRiviere Marsh Trail to find traces of the past. Learn how Californians utilized the marsh for farms, railroads, salt production, and quarries. There are opportunities for bird watching as well. Cost: Free Location: Meet at the LaRiviere Marsh trailhead, located in the first parking lot to the right on Marshlands Road. (map) Contact: Visitor Contact Station, 510-745-8695 Presented by: Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Websites: ............................................. Saturday, February 21, 2009 (10:30 am - 12:30 pm) Complete-Diet Mini-Farming Class City: Palo Alto Description: Does your desire for better nutrition have you wondering if you could live off your land? This class will show you how to plan a garden or mini-farm that will produce healthy, nutritious food and be highly productive as well as truly sustainable in the smallest space possible. To Register, call 650-493-6072. John Jeavons is the Executive Director of Ecology Action and the author of our book How to Grow More Vegetables, which has been translated into 7 languages and is used in over 141 countries. Cost: $28 Location: Common Ground Organic Garden Supply and Education Center, 559 College Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306 Contact: Common Ground Organic Garden Supply & Education Center, 650-493-6072, manager*commongroundinpaloalto.org Presented by: Common Ground Organic Garden Supply & Education Center Websites: http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org ............................................. Saturday, February 21, 2009 (11:00 am - 12:00 pm) Wetlands Restoration talk City: Alviso Description: Restoration of 15,100 acres of South San Francisco Bay salt ponds to wetlands habitats has begun. Please join us for overview of this incredible project happening in our backyard. Program will be held indoors in the auditorium. All are welcome! Cost: Free Location: Environmental Education Center, Don Edwards SFB NWR (map) Contact: Jennifer Heroux, 408-262-5513 ext.106, jennifer_heroux*fws.gov Presented by: Don Edwards San francisco Bay NWR, South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project Websites: http://www.fws.gov/desfbay/, http://www.southbayrestoration.org/ ............................................. Saturday, February 21, 2009 (2:30 pm - 4:30 pm) Economic Mini-Farming City: Palo Alto Description: Learn the needs, concepts, techniques and crops that can lead to successful economic mini-farming, beginning right in your own backyard. Recommended reading: Backyard Homestead and Ecology Action's Self-Teaching Mini-Series Booklets #18 and #26 available at Common Ground. To Register, call 650-493-6072. John Jeavons is the Executive Director of Ecology Action and author of How to Grow More Vegetables, now in its 7th edition and used in over 141 countries around the world. Cost: $28 Location: Common Ground Organic Garden Supply and Education Center, 559 College Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306 Contact: Common Ground Organic Garden Supply & Education Center, 650-493-6072, manager*commongroundinpaloalto.org Presented by: Common Ground Organic Garden Supply & Education Center Websites: http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org ............................................. Saturday, February 21, 2009 (4:30 pm - 6:30 pm) Twilight Marsh Walk City: Fremont, CA Description: Experience the salt marsh at twilight on an easy stroll along Tidelands Trail (1 1/3 mile). Come discover the sights, sounds, and smells of the refuge as night descends. Meet at the observation deck in front of the old Visitor Center. Not suitable for young children. Led by Mary and Gene Bobik. Reservations are required. Cost: Free Location: 1 Marshlands Rd (the first left), at the observation deck on top of the hill. (map) Contact: Visitor Contact Station, 510-745-8695 Presented by: Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Websites: ............................................. Sunday, February 22, 2009 (3:00 pm - 4:30 pm) Geokids City: Fremont, CA Description: A rock in the hand is worth... This hands-on activity is great for kids who want to know more about why some rocks are different from others. Come along on a short hike and discover the official state rock! Led by Mansur Nur. Reservations are required. Cost: Free Location: Meet at the observation deck with the scope near the top of the hill at 1 Marshlands Rd. (map) Contact: Visitor Contact Station, 510-745-8695 Presented by: Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Websites: ............................................. Tuesday, February 24, 2009 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm) Women's Environmental Network Speaker Series City: San Francisco Description: Please join us for an engaging panel discussion on the status of nuclear power in the US and across the globe. Speakers Claire Greensfelder, Co-Deputy Director of the International Forum on Globalization and Marylia Kelley, Executive Director of the Livermore, California-based Tri-Valley CAREs, will discuss the 'renaissance' of the technology and its possible future in the Obama Administration. WEN will provide hors d’oeuvres and wine. For more information on the organizations please see: International Forum on Globalization: http://www.ifg.org/ Tri-Valley CAREs: http://www.trivalleycares.org/ Cost: $10 Location: Oddfellows Building, 26 7th Street, San Francisco Contact: Karen Jurist, info*wencal.org Presented by: Women's Environmental Network Websites: http://www.wencal.org ............................................. Tuesday, February 24, 2009 (6:30 pm - 9:00 pm) EcoTuesday: Sustainable Business Leaders Forum City: San Francisco Description: SAN FRANCISCO: Dave Rochlin, ClimatePath EcoTuesday is the event for sustainable business leaders to network, collaborate, and engage with other sustainable business leaders. Everyone is welcome! A Unique Format: * Quickly introduce yourself and your business or interest * Be a part of a dynamic, interactive dialogue * Learn about the cutting edges of sustainable business * Network with new friends and drink tasty beverages Cost: $10 presale, $20 at the door Location: Sir Francisco Drake Hotel,, 450 Howard St (near Powell), San Francisco, CA (map) Contact: http://ecotuesday.com, ecotuesday*gmail.com Presented by: EcoTuesday Websites: http://ecotuesday.com/events, http://ecotuesday.com ............................................. Wednesday, February 25, 2009 (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm) Multiple Dates: Every Wednesday Tour Indian Valley Organic Farm & Garden City: Novato Description: Located on the College of Marin’s beautiful Indian Valley Campus in Novato, the new Indian Valley Organic Farm & Garden will play an instrumental role in building upon Marin’s progressive agricultural heritage and advancing the sustainable agriculture and food security movement. This 5.8-acre Indian Valley Organic Farm & Garden will serve as a valuable learning laboratory and educational resource for thousands of students, youth, master gardeners, and community members. Students will be able to access a state-of-the-art curriculum containing more than 40 college courses and public workshops in sustainable horticulture, environmental landscaping, ethnobotany, and farm management. Cost: Free Location: 1800 Ignacio Boulevard, Parking available at the end of campus Contact: Darcy or Henry, 415-454-4554 Presented by: Conservation Corps North Bay Websites: http://www.conservationcorpsnorthbay.org ............................................. Meeting: Sunnyvale Cool, Don Weden, speaker City: Sunnyvale Description: Don Weden, former senior planner for Santa Clara County speaks on changing land use needs. Cost: Free. Location: Toyota Sunnyvale, El Camino between Mary and Hollenbeck/Pastoria, second floor classroom Contact: Barbara Fukumoto, 408.245.7517, barbf53*aol.com Presented by: Sunnyvale Cool Cities Team Websites: http://SunnyvaleCool.org ............................................. Friday, February 27, 2009 (8:00 am - 5:00 pm) Multiple Dates: through Sunday March 1, 2009 GROW BIOINTENSIVE Sustainable Mini-Farming Workshop City: Willits Description: Pre-reading and pre-registration required. An opportunity for in-depth learning of GROW BIOINTENSIVE® philosophy and techniques. Presenters are John Jeavons and Carol Cox. The workshop will include lecture, discussion, and demonstration. Lunches and a networking dinner are included; lodging and other meals are not. Cost: $350 registration before Jan. 30 and about $70 for publications Location: Brooktrails Community Center Contact: Ecology Action, 707-459-0150 Presented by: Ecology Action Websites: http://www.growbiointensive.org ............................................. Saturday, February 28, 2009 (9:00 am - 6:00 pm) Multiple Dates: Sun, Mar 1, 2009 Hope for a Green Future City: San Jose Description: The California Native Garden Foundation (CNGF) celebrates the stunning beauty and delicious diversity of California’s native plant ecology, at “Hope for a Green Future,” a two-day party, fund-raiser, and open house. Rain or shine! Hope for a Green Future features lectures by local luminaries on restoring the local ecology by planting native gardens, tours of neighborhood native gardens with unusual native plant species, a special native plant sale with discounts for CNGF members, California native edibles tasting, scavenger hunt, and live music from Sparrow. CNGF is a non-profit educational, research, and resource organization that promotes gardening with California native plants. Cost: $35 per family Location: CNGF Headquarters, 76 Race Street, San Jose, CA 95126 (map) Contact: Cayce Hill, 408.279.0898, info*cngf.org Presented by: The California Native Garden Foundation Websites: http://cngf.org/2009-02event.html, http://www.cngf.org ............................................. Saturday, February 28, 2009 (10:30 am - 1:30 pm) School Garden Basics Class City: Palo Alto Description: Be inspired by the founders of the Woodside School Garden who will share a slide show story of how the garden started. Learn ways to get the children excited and participating in all aspects of a school garden, even composting. Learn to know, love and guide kids in seasonal plantings, organic plant care, soil preparation, planting seeds and seedlings. Organizing harvest festivals and sharing ideas with the community will be discussed. The story and workbook of the Woodside School Garden, The Children's Garden, is available for purchase at Common Ground. To Register, call 650-493-6072. Cost: $37 Location: Common Ground Organic Garden Supply and Education Center, 559 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306 Contact: Common Ground Organic Garden Supply & Education Center, 650-493-6072, manager*commongroundinpaloalto.org Presented by: Common Ground Organic Garden Supply & Education Center Websites: http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org ............................................. Saturday, February 28, 2009 (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) Family Bird Walk City: Fremont, Ca Description: Let family walks become a shared time of nature learning. We'll begin by helping kids create personal bird-watching field guides, and then head out to the trails to find those birds. Learn about the salt marsh habitat along the way. A limited number of binoculars are available to borrow. Recommended for children ages 5 to 10. Reservations are required. Cost: Free Location: Meet at the new Visitor Contact station located at the first parking lot to the right on Marshlands Rd (map) Contact: Visitor Contact Station, 510-745-8695 Presented by: Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Websites: ............................................. Saturday, February 28, 2009 (2:30 pm - 4:30 pm) Kite Photography Demonstration City: Alviso Description: Using aerial kite photography, photographer Cris Benton has been keeping an incredible visual record of the South Bay salt ponds and wetlands. Please join us for this wonderful opportunity to see his fascinating images and to learn more about how they are made. In the first hour, Cris will introduce us to his current work and what it reveals to us about the landscape we live in. In the second, we’ll move outdoors for a kite photography demonstration. Weather depending, Cris will launch the kites and record a bird’s eye view of the world! For directions please call 408-262-5513 x106. Cost: Free Location: Environmental Education Center, Don Edwards SFB NWR (map) Contact: Jennifer, 408-262-5513 x106, jennifer_heroux*fws.gov Presented by: Don Edwards SFB NWR, South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project Websites: http://www.fws.gov/desfbay/Tideline/Activity.htm ............................................. |
