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Wednesday, February 1, 2012 (5:00 am - 5:00 pm) Multiple Dates: February 1, 2012 through February 2013, 10am to 5pm Palo Alto Art Center Installation: Judith Selby Lang's LawnBowls City: Palo Alto Description: The acclaimed Palo Alto Art Center will present Bay Area artist Judith Selby Lang's LawnBowls, the next new temporary site-specific installation in its series exploring art in public and community spaces. Opening February 1, 2012, LawnBowls will be installed on the grounds of the Palo Alto Lawn Bowls Club, 474 Embarcadero in Palo Alto, through February 2013. Lang's work has been celebrated for its striking focus on the relationship between humans and the environment. LawnBowls will be created by the public in several community workshops using recycled plastic bags to create monumental ball sculptures. For information, visit www.cityofpaloalto.org/artcenter. Cost: Free. Location: Palo Alto Lawn Bowls Club, 474 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto Contact: Palo Alto Art Center Front Desk, 650-329-2366, artcenter*cityofpaloalto.org Presented by: Palo Alto Art Center Websites: http://www.palbc.org/, http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/artcenter ............................................. Wednesday, February 1, 2012 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm) Interactive Dinner: Advanced Biological Conversion Technology City: Palo Alto Description: Howard Sprouse, president of The Remediators, is a pioneer in biological conversion technologies. He’ll be our guide as we explore the work being done to develop integrated biological conversion facilities that combine multiple systems like biogas and biochar to achieve greater efficiency and produce value added products. After the passing of Measure E, The City of Palo Alto is currently considering its options to redesign its waste water treatment facility. This is a great opportunity to compare notes. Pre-Register for better price! http://bit.ly/zKWrIq Cost: $30 Early Bird / $40 Regular Dinner Ticket, $15/$20 for "Program Only" option Location: Bay Cafe, Ballroom (by the Palo Alto Golf Course), 1875 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA (map) Contact: Michael Ruescher, 650 714 2280, mruescher*svii.org Presented by: Silicon Valley Innovation Institute Websites: http://svii.net/feb-1st-high-tech-compost-advanced-biological-conversion-technology/, http://svii.net ............................................. Thursday, February 2, 2012 (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm) The Economics of Happiness Film Showing and Discussion City: Ecology Center Description: Join us for a film and discussion about The Economics of Happiness. he film describes a world moving simultaneously in two opposing directions. On the one hand, an unholy alliance of governments and big business continues to promote globalization and the consolidation of corporate power. At the same time, people all over the world are resisting those policies, demanding a re-regulation of trade and finance—and, far from the old institutions of power, they're starting to forge a very different future. We hear from a chorus of voices from six continents, including Vandana Shiva, Bill McKibben, David Korten, Samdhong Rinpoche, Helena Norberg-Hodge, Michael Shuman, Zac Goldsmith and Keibo Oiwa. Cost: Free Location: 2530 San Pablo Ave, near Dwight Way, Berkeley Contact: Beck Cowles, 510-548-2220 ext.233, beck*ecologycenter.org Presented by: Ecology Center Websites: http://www.ecologycenter.org ............................................. Saturday, February 4, 2012 (10:30 am - 11:30 am) Marshlands of Dreams City: Fremont Description: Join Paul Mueller on a 1-mile walk of the LaRiviere Marsh Trail to find traces of the past. Prior to marsh restoration, learn how Californians utilized the area for farming, quarrying, salt production, and transportation. There are opportunities for bird watching as well. Cost: Free Location: Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Contact: Bryan White, 510-792-0222 ext 363 Presented by: USFWS Websites: ............................................. Saturday, February 4, 2012 (10:30 am - 12:30 pm) Starting a Veggie Garden City: Palo Alto, CA Description: What to know before you start an organic veggie garden! Learn veggie gardening basics for a more fruitful, less frustrating experience as an organic gardener. Pam will cover all of the fundamentals: better soil, composting, optimal watering guidelines, starting seeds and choosing plants. Recommended for first-time gardeners or moderately experienced gardeners looking for a boost in 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://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org/upcomingclasses.htm, http://startingaveggiegarden.eventbrite.com/ ............................................. Saturday, February 4, 2012 (1:00 pm - 2:00 pm) Water Magic Show City: Los Altos Description: Come see a magical and musical presentation by the Water Wizard. Entertaining and educational! Age 5 to adult. Cost: Free Location: Los Altos Library, Program Room Contact: Aja Sorensen, asorensen*losaltoshistory.org Presented by: Los Altos History Museum Websites: http://santaclaracountylib.org/losaltos ............................................. Sunday, February 5, 2012 (10:00 am - 11:30 am) Duck Walk City: Fremont Description: Thousands of ducks winter in the San Francisco Bay every year. Hear a short lecture on duck identification. Then we’ll head out on the trail to try your new skills. A limited number of binoculars are available to borrow. Dress warmly. Led by Carmen Minch. Cost: Free Location: Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Contact: Bryan White, 510-792-0222 ext 363 Presented by: USFWS Websites: ............................................. Sunday, February 5, 2012 (11:00 am - 1:00 pm) Multiple Dates: Sun, Feb 12, 11am-1pm; Saturday Feb 18, Time TBA From Lightbulbs to Legislation: A 3 part interactive climate change series City: Berkeley Description: Session 1: Gather with a small group of community members for a quick primer on climate science, policy, and to swap information, resources and solutions for taking action on climate change. Session 2: EcoHouse Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Tour. A field trip to this groundbreaking eco-demonstration home and garden. Session 3: Field Day. Tour San Francisco's recycling center, Recology SF, and its innovative Artist in Residence Program. Read more at http://sunsetscavenger.com/AIR/ Cost: Free. Preregistration required. register@ecologycenter.org or call 510-548-2220 ext239 Location: Location Varies. First Session at Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave (near Dwight Way), Berkeley Contact: Beck Cowles, 510-548-2220 ext.239, beck*ecologycenter.org Presented by: Ecology Center Websites: http://www.ecologycenter.org ............................................. Thursday, February 9, 2012 (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm) Understanding Population Growth: How Slowing Growth Leads to Prosperity City: Berkeley, CA Description: HowMany.org welcomes Dr. Malcolm Potts and Dr. Martha Campbell of UC Berkeley's Bixby Center for Population, Health and Sustainability to its Speaker Series stage. Drs. Potts and Campbell will engage the audience on the topic of "How to help people understand how to slow population growth." This is central to ameliorating global issues of economic hardship, threats to basic reproductive health care and fragile ecosystems disappearing at record rates - as well as local issues of carbon emissions and possible resource shortages. Apart from teaching at U.C., both spend time each year conducting research in the developing world. Cost: Free Location: Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists - Fellowship Hall, 1924 Cedar St., Berkeley, CA (map) Contact: HowMany.org, 510-848-9061, outreach*howmany.org Presented by: HowMany.org and Bixby Center for Population, Health and Sustainability Websites: http://www.howmany.org/ ............................................. Thursday, February 9, 2012 (7:30 pm - 9:00 pm) San Francisco's Native Wildflowers City: San Francisco Description: Margo Bors has been documenting San Francisco's native plants for more than 15 years. She is an artist who has had numerous solo exhibitions in both art and photography, including several at the Helen Crocker Russell Library of Horticulture in Golden Gate Park. As photo documentation chair at the California Native Plant Society, she has had the opportunity to photograph a wide range of San Francisco's native wildflowers. Both her artwork and photographs have appeared extensively in publications of conservation groups from the Audubon Society to Bay Nature magazine. Cost: Free Location: Randall Museum Theater, 199 Museum Way, San Francisco, CA 94114 (map) Contact: Patrick Schlemmer, (415) 225-3830, jkodiak*earthlink.net Presented by: San Francisco Naturalist Society Websites: http://www.sfns.org ............................................. Friday, February 10, 2012 (3:00 pm - 3:00 pm) Multiple Dates: Feb 10-12: Fri 2/10, 6-9pm; Sat 2/11, 10am-4pm; Sun 2/12, 11am-3pm Healdsburg Wild Steelhead Festival City: Healdsburg Description: Celebrate the return of wild Steelhead to the Russian River at our 3 day Festival! Friday Feb 10, 6pm, Villa Chanticleer Join us at the Wild Salmon Dinner at the Villa Chanticleer in Healdsburg. The evening will feature filmmaker Jim Norton who will be discussing his film "Salmon-Running the Gauntlet" $40 adults, $20 child under 12. Saturday, Feb 11, 10 am to 4 pm, free admission in Healdsburg Plaza. Over 60 educational exhibits, free trout pond for young anglers, fly fishing demos,live steelhead display,latest gear, boats, art, food trucks and wine tasting. Sunday, Feb 12, 12-3pm, family fun at Lake Sonoma Visitor Center. Fish sorting, fish ladder,fish maze. Free. Cost: $40 Wild Salmon Dinner Fri. Feb 10, Free admission on Sat & Sun. Location: Plaza Park, Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg Contact: Liz Keeley, 707-484-6438, info*healdsburgsteelheadfest.org Presented by: Redwood Empire Trout Unlimited Websites: http://healdsburgsteelheadfest.org, http://www.redwoodempiretu.org ............................................. Saturday, February 11, 2012 (10:00 am - 12:00 pm) Birds of Bedwell Bayfront Park City: Menlo Park Description: See & learn about some wintering birds of Bedwell Bayfront Park: ducks, geese, egrets. Experienced birders will be available to show close-up views of different birds of water and land. Bring binoculars or look through our scope. Families welcome. Meet along the entrance road. Heavy rain cancels. Cost: Free Location: Bedwell Bayfront Park, End of Marsh Road at Bayfront Expressway (map) Contact: Friends of Bedwell Bayfront Park, 650-325-7841, friendsofbayfrontpark*gmail.com Presented by: Friends of Bedwell Bayfront Park Websites: http://www.friendsofbayfrontpark.org ............................................. Saturday, February 11, 2012 (10:30 am - 12:30 pm) Introduction to Grow Biointensive City: Palo Alto, CA Description: GROW BIOINTENSIVE is a whole-system approach to gardening and farming that builds soil fertility in a relatively short time, so that fertilizer inputs (other than compost) become unnecessary, or almost so, thereby making the garden and farm as sustainable as possible. Learn the principles of double-digging, composting and soil-building, intensive planting, companion planting, carbon farming (compost crops), calorie farming, and open-pollinated seeds. 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://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org/upcomingclasses.htm, http://introtogrowbiointensiveclass.eventbrite.com/ ............................................. Saturday, February 11, 2012 (12:00 pm - ) Veg Speed Dating (SF) City: San Francisco Description: Karine Brighten Events presents our Veg Speed Dating Events, where you can meet a new veg friend or find your veg soul mate! - Sat, Feb 11th @ noon for ages 50+ - Sat, Feb 11th @ 3pm for ages 35 – 50ish Both @ Pause Wine Bar in SF! Come join us for an amazing time, with cocktails, vegan appetizers, and some awesome veg-friendly folks! … all for only $30! tickets are limited, SO GET YOURS TODAY! See our promo video @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=-LF1MgZRc3A Cost: 30 Location: Pause Wine Bar, Market Street, San Francisco, CA (map) Contact: Karine Brighten Events, 510-269-7252 Presented by: Karine Brighten Events Websites: http://vegspeeddating.com, http://kbrightenevents.com ............................................. Saturday, February 11, 2012 (1:00 pm - 2:30 pm) Winter Birds in a Restored Salt Pond City: Menlo Park Description: Bid good-bye to the overwintering shorebirds and waterfowl before they leave San Francisco Bay to return to their northern nesting grounds. Docent Jane Moss will lead you on a 1.5 mile round-trip hike along Don Edward's newest interpretive trail and introduce you to the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project. Trail is easy and level. All ages and abilities welcome. Meet at the Ravenswood Point parking area on the west side of the Dumbarton Bridge. For information and directions, please call 510-792-0222 ext. 139. Cost: Free Location: SF2 trail, Ravenswood Unit, Don Edwards SF Bay NWR, Menlo Park, CA Contact: Jennifer Heroux, 510-792-0222 x139, jennifer_heroux*fws.gov Presented by: Don Edwards SF Bay NWR, South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project Websites: http://www.fws.gov/desfbay/, http://www.southbayrestoration.org/ ............................................. Saturday, February 11, 2012 (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm) Oh Where, Oh Where is the City: Fremont Description: Come learn about the California grey fox, the only canine which can climb trees. What do they look like? Where do they live? What do they eat? Where have they been seen? What’s in our habitat that makes them unique to the Bay Area? Program is a 1- mile hike on level terrain. Dress warmly, bring binoculars and rain gear. Led by Roy Sasai. Cost: Free Location: Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Contact: Bryan White, 510-792-0222 ext 363 Presented by: USFWS Websites: ............................................. Saturday, February 11, 2012 (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) Compost Crops and Rotation City: Palo Alto, CA Description: To register click http://introductiontocroprotation.eventbrite.com/ or call 650-493-6072 Well-chosen compost crops provide both food and significant amounts of material for your compost pile, both summer and winter, as well as improve the soil with their root systems. We'll talk about various compost crops and how to plan your rotation for them and the other food crops you grow, to promote a healthy, more sustainable garden. 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://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org/upcomingclasses.htm, http://introductiontocroprotation.eventbrite.com/ ............................................. Saturday, February 11, 2012 (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm) Oh Where, oh where is the little grey fox? City: Fremont Description: Come learn about the California grey fox, the only canine which can climb trees. What do they look like? Where do they live? What do they eat? Where have they been seen? What’s in our habitat that makes them unique to the Bay Area? Program is a 1-mile hike on level terrain. Dress warmly, bring binoculars and rain gear. Led by Roy Sasai. Cost: Free Location: Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Contact: Paul Mueller, 510-792-0222 ext 363 Presented by: USFWS Websites: ............................................. Sunday, February 12, 2012 (2:00 pm - 3:30 pm) The Salt Marshes: City: Fremont Description: Approximately 85% of San Francisco Bay’s wetlands have disappeared over the last 200 years due to industry and development, impacting the wildlife that lived in and around them. Some of the plants and animals have made a comeback. Learn the history of the salt marshes and the plant and animal life affected by the changes. The presentation includes a slideshow followed by an optional walk (approximately 45 minutes, weather permitting) to view a salt marsh and the remains of a salt evaporation pond. Led by Gregg Aronson. Call 510-792-0222 ext. 363 for reservations. Cost: Free Location: Don Edwards San Francsicso Bay National Wildlife Refuge Contact: Bryan White, 510-792-0222 ext 363 Presented by: USFWS Websites: ............................................. Tuesday, February 14, 2012 (7:00 pm - ) Veg Speed Dating (Berkeley) City: Berkeley Description: Karine Brighten Events presents our Veg Speed Dating Events, where you can meet a new veg friend or find your veg soul mate! Tuesday, Feb 14th, 2012 at Saturn Cafe in Berkeley, ages 21 - 40 Come join us for an amazing time, with cocktails, vegan appetizers, and some awesome veg-friendly folks! … all for only $30! tickets are limited, SO GET YOURS TODAY! See our promo video @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=-LF1MgZRc3A Cost: 30 Location: Saturn Cafe, Allston Way, Berkeley (map) Contact: Karine Brighten Events, 510-269-7252 Presented by: Karine Brighten Events Websites: http://vegspeeddating.com, http://kbrightenevents.com ............................................. 2/16 Green Pioneers: A Walking Tour of Downtown Berkeley! City: Berkeley Description: Join Bay Area Green Tours on this spectacular Green Walking Tour of Berkeley. Get behind the scenes with this unique opportunity to experience local, pioneering, high impact models of sustainability in one of the nation's environmental epicenters, located in the heart of the East Bay's Green Corridor. Gift certificates and student/senior discounts online. Bring your camera and invite a friend! For your comfort, please wear comfy shoes. Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred. Tour departs rain or shine. Cost: $35 per person Location: Meeting Spot: The Freight & Salvage, 2020 Addison St, Berkeley, CA (just a few steps from Berkeley Downtown BART) Contact: Marissa LaMagna, 510-704-0379, info*bayareagreentours.org Presented by: Bay Area Green Tours Websites: http://bayareagreentours.org/greenberkeley.html, http://www.bayareagreentours.org ............................................. Thursday, February 16, 2012 (8:30 pm - 8:30 pm) Multiple Dates: Thursday, February 16, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm Beyond Cage-Free: A Panel Discussion City: San Francisco Description: What does "cage-free" really mean? Not a whole lot as it turns out. Egg eaters in search of an honest dozen are better off with the "pasture-raised" label. Join CUESA for a discussion with Douglas Gayeton, creator of The Lexicon of Sustainability in conversation with two Ferry Plaza Farmers Market farmers who offer pastured eggs: David Evans of Marin Sun Farms and Charlie Sowell of Rolling Oaks Ranch. This panel discussion is sponsored by the Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture and goes from 6:30 until 8:00. A reception with farmers market refreshments will follow. Cost: $5 donation will be requested at the door (no one turned away). Location: Port Commission Hearing Room, Ferry Building, 2nd floor, The Embarcadero at Market St., San Francisco Contact: Liz Hunt, 415-291-3276 x105, julie*cuesa.org Presented by: CUESA Websites: http://www.cuesa.org/events/2012/beyond-cage-free-panel-discussion, http://www.cuesa.org/ ............................................. Thursday, February 16, 2012 (9:00 pm - 9:00 pm) Human Population and Wildlife Impacts City: Berkeley Description: Golden Gate Audubon's February featured speaker is John Seager. In the wake of the world's population reaching seven billion, John Seager will share his insights on the causes of rapid population growth, its impacts on wildlife, and our options to deal with this challenge. Population Connection (www.popconnect.org) is the national grassroots organization that educates young people and advocates progressive action to stabilize world population at a level that can be sustained by the Earth's resources. The organization focuses on achieving global population stabilization through universal awareness and access to voluntary family planning together with the full empowerment of women. Cost: $5.00 or free for members. Location: Northbrae Community Church, 941 the Alameda, Berkeley Contact: Golden Gate Audubon Society, 510-843-2222, ggas*goldengateaudubon.org Presented by: Golden Gate Audubon Society Websites: http://www.goldengateaudubon.org/education/speaker-series/, http://www.goldengateaudubon.org ............................................. Saturday, February 18, 2012 (10:30 am - 12:00 pm) Weed Appreciation Day! City: Palo Alto, CA Description: To register click http://weedappreciationday.eventbrite.com/ or call 650-493-6072 WEEDS - Eat 'em and Reap! There's another way to deal with plentiful weeds: harvest and eat them! Deva Luna will teach you which weeds are edible, nutritious and safe to eat, share weed recipes and harvesting tips. You will cook and eat some during class! You can bring weeds with you to identify. She will also talk about organic weed control. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em 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://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org/upcomingclasses.htm, http://weedappreciationday.eventbrite.com/ ............................................. Saturday, February 18, 2012 (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm) Story Hunters - Part 3 City: Fremont Description: Discover what stories lie hidden on the Don Edwards Refuge in this new 3-part series by Art Garibaldi. The last of this series will provide you with coordinates that will lead you to the final landmark that embodies the rich human history that helped shaped refuge lands. We’ll begin with a brief introduction on how to use our GPS units. GPS units are available for loan. Call 510-792-0222 ext. 363 for reservations Cost: Free Location: Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Contact: Bryan White, 510-792-0222 ext 363 Presented by: USFWS Websites: ............................................. Saturday, February 18, 2012 (4:30 pm - 6:00 pm) Twilight Marsh Walk City: Fremont Description: Experience the salt marsh at twilight on an easy stroll along Tidelands (1 1/3 mile) Trail. At the setting of the sun we will observe the beginning of nature’s night shift. Come discover the sights, sounds, and smells of the refuge as night descends. Not suitable for young children. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Call 510-792-0222 ext 363. Led by Mary and Gene Bobik. Cost: Free Location: Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Contact: Bryan White, 510-792-0222 ext 363 Presented by: USFWS Websites: ............................................. Tuesday, February 21, 2012 (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm) Transition Berkeley Presents: Understanding Alternative Economies City: Berkeley Description: The Occupy Movement brought much-needed attention to the injustice of our economic system, but what are the alternatives to the status quo? Join Transition Berkeley for an enlightening evening introducing some exciting innovative solutions that help build community and a better world. Meet panelists Marco Vangelisti (Slow Money), Mira Luna (Time Banks-Bay Area Community Exchange), Alpha Lo (Gift Circles), and others - and come away inspired and informed about new ways you can be part of positive alternative economies. Cost: Donations to Transition Berkeley will be gratefully accepted to support our work in the community. Location: Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave (near Dwight Way), Berkeley Contact: Jahan Khalighi, 510-548-2220 ext.226, jahan*ecologycenter.org Presented by: Ecology Center Websites: http://www.ecologycenter.org ............................................. Tuesday, February 21, 2012 (9:00 pm - 9:00 pm) Moveable Feast: A Sustainable Restaurant Tour of Berkeley City: Berkeley Description: 3-Course Progressive Dinner w/ Cutting Edge Speakers, featuring extraordinary fare from 3 model sustainable restaurants: Gather, Five & Revival Bar + Kitchen. Within 3 blocks participants will meet award winning chefs/owners & savor their local, seasonal food. Network, make new friends, indulge yourself & learn about Slow Money, Slow Food and local, sustainable food! Menu: organic pizzas; rainbow trout w/ turnip, chard & red mustard or roasted chicken w/ mushrooms & sunchokes; butterscotch pudding w/ peanut brittle, pecan pie, apple cinnamon cake, whoopie pie; wine/beer, coffee/tea. Cost includes food, tax, tip, speakers, networking. Gift certificates, student/senior discounts. Cost: $85. Location: Gather Restaurant, 2200 Oxford Street, Berkeley Contact: Monique Isenheim, 510-704-0379, info*bayareagreentours.org Presented by: Bay Area Green Tours Websites: http://www.bayareagreentours.org ............................................. Thursday, February 23, 2012 (8:30 am - 9:30 am) Talk: Social & Environmental Impact of Solar & Electronic Products City: Saratoga Description: Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition (SVTC) Executive Director, Sheila Davis, will discuss SVTC’s landmark work in electronic waste recycling and SVTC’s newest campaign to promote environmental health and safety and responsible recycling in the solar industry. Cost: Free Location: Saratoga Federated Church, Richards Hall, 20390 Park Place, Saratoga, CA 95070, Enter on west side, corner of Oak Place and Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd (hiway 9). (map) Contact: M.L.Shek, meilingshek*yahoo.com Presented by: Sheila Davis, Executive Director, Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition Websites: http://www.ecogreengroup.org/, http://svtc.org/ ............................................. Thursday, February 23, 2012 (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm) Exploring 7 Billion: Population, Inequities, and our Changing Climate City: Berkeley Description: Join experts from the Institute for Population Studies (IPS), Global Footprint Network and Earth Island Institute as we explore the complex and critical, yet often not discussed, intersection of population growth and climate change and the effects both have on human health, women's rights, and the social and economic issues we face globally and locally. We'll begin with a screening of the internationally acclaimed, award winning film, "Mother: Caring for 7 Billion" (www.motherthefilm.com), and follow with a panel and audience discussion. Cost: Free Location: Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave (near Dwight Way), Berkeley Contact: Jahan Khalighi, 510-548-2220 ext.226, jahan*ecologycenter.org Presented by: Ecology Center Websites: http://www.ecologycenter.org ............................................. Friday, February 24, 2012 (7:00 pm - 9:00 am) Hidden Villa Movie Night City: Los Altos Hills Description: In King Corn, Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis, best friends from college on the East Coast, move to the heartland to learn where their food comes from. With the help of friendly neighbors, genetically modified seeds, and powerful herbicides, they plant and grow a bumper crop of America's most-productive, most-subsidized grain on one acre of Iowa soil. But when they try to follow their pile of corn into the food system, what they find raises troubling questions about how we eat - and what we farm. Join us after the film for a discussion with our farm manager about our local food systems and what you can do to make some changes. Pleae register at www.hiddenvilla.org/calendar Cost: $10 per person Location: Hidden Villa, 26870 Moody Rd, Los Altos Hills CA 94022 Contact: Community Programs, 650-949-9704, cpintern*hiddenvilla.org Presented by: Hidden Villa Websites: http://www.hiddenvilla.org/calendar, http://www.hiddenvilla.org ............................................. Saturday, February 25, 2012 (9:00 am - 3:00 am) Native Plant Sale City: Brisbane Description: Our second annual Spring Native Plant Sale. Cash or check only, please. And bring your own boxes. Cost: Free Location: Mission Blue Nursery, , Mission Blue Nursery is located off of Bayshore Blvd in Brisbane., , Fo directions to the Mission Blue Nursery please visit our website: http://www.mountainwatch.org/stewardship-directions/#nursery (map) Contact: Joe Cannon, 415.467.6631, sanbruno*mountainwatch.org Presented by: San Bruno Mountain Watch Websites: http://www.mountainwatch.org/ ............................................. Sunday, February 25, 2012 (10:30 am - 12:30 pm) Intro to Nature Drawing for City: Fremont Description: Learn the basics of sketching nature. We will learn how to draw with negative shapes and shadows, and how to use light to add dimension. We will discuss how the changing horizon lines can offer depth. There will be opportunities to practice these techniques on the trail. Paper and pencils will be provided. Dress for the weather. Bring binoculars if you have them. Call for reservations at 510-792-0222 ext. 363. Led by Travis Turner. Cost: Free Location: Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Contact: Bryan White, 510-792-0222 ext 363 Presented by: USFWS Websites: ............................................. Saturday, February 25, 2012 (10:30 am - 12:00 pm) Grafting City: Palo Alto, CA Description: To register click http://graftingandscionwood.eventbrite.com/ or call 650-493-6072 Scionwood will be available for each student! Learn about grafting and the important role it plays in plant and tree production. You will receive an overview of budding techniques and practice grafting that you can use on your own trees. There will be several varieties of grafting wood, or scionwood, for you to build your own plum, peach, pear, or heritage apple tree. Rootstocks and grafting knives will be available for purchase at Common Ground. Cost: $35 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://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org/upcomingclasses.htm, http://graftingandscionwood.eventbrite.com/ ............................................. Saturday, February 25, 2012 (12:00 pm - 2:00 pm) Life's a Beach: Searching for Snowy Plovers at Ocean Beach City: San Francisco Description: Join Brent Plater of the Wild Equity Institute as we take a leisurely walk from the San Francisco Zoo to Ocean Beach searching for the threatened snowy plovers. Once we reach Ocean Beach we’ll head north observing wildlife and searching for these cryptic birds. RSVP required: within the trip info – See link below. Bring a lunch. Free. Rain Cancels. Part of the Golden Gate National Parks Endangered Species Big Year, a competitive event to help endangered species recover. For more info: http://wildequity.org/events/3349 Cost: Free, except for a park entrance fee Location: Meet at the San Francisco Zoo Parking Lot Entrance on Sloat Blvd., near the Great Highway, San Francisco, CA 94132 Contact: Wild Equity Institute, 415-349-5787, info*wildequity.org Presented by: Wild Equity Institute Websites: http://wildequity.org/events/3349, http://wildequity.org ............................................. Saturday, February 25, 2012 (2:30 pm - 4:30 pm) Family Bird Walk City: Fremont Description: Let family walks become a shared time of nature learning. We’ll begin by helping kids create their personal bird watching field guides, and then head out onto the trails to find those birds. A limited number of binoculars are available to borrow. Recommended for children ages 5-10. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Call 510-792-0222 ext. 363. Cost: Free Location: Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Contact: Bryan White, 510-792-0222 ext 363 Presented by: USFWS Websites: ............................................. Saturday, February 25, 2012 (2:30 pm - 4:30 pm) Family Bird Walk City: Fremont Description: Let family walks become a shared time of nature learning. We’ll begin by helping kids create their personal bird watching field guides, and then head out onto the trails to find those birds. A limited number of binoculars are available to borrow. Recommended for children ages 5-10. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Call 510-792-0222 ext. 363. Cost: Free Location: Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Contact: Paul Mueller, 510-792-0222 ext. 363 Presented by: USFWS Websites: POSSIBLE DUPLICATE ............................................. Sunday, February 26, 2012 (10:30 am - 12:30 pm) Intro to Nature Drawing City: Fremont Description: Learn the basics of sketching nature. We will learn how to draw with negative shapes and shadows, and how to use light to add dimension. We will discuss how the changing horizon lines can offer depth. There will be opportunities to practice these techniques on the trail. Paper and pencils will be provided. Dress for the weather. Bring binoculars if you have them. Call for reservations at 510-792-0222 ext. 363. Led by Travis Turner. Cost: Free Location: Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Contact: Paul Mueller, 510-792-0222 ext. 363 Presented by: USFWS Websites: ............................................. Smoke-free Palo Alto Lunch Gathering City: Palo Alto, CA Description: City of Palo Alto is revising their current tobacco regulations in order to eliminate smoking in parks, outdoor dining, and service lines to further protect the residents from second hand smoke. Please come out and join Breathe California staffs for lunch at Avenidas Senior Center on Jan. 24 to discuss how to get an improved ordinance adopted. Breathe California would like your insight, even if you do not think improvements are needed. Our goal is more to find out who might object to improvements, and who might be advocates. Lunch provided. RSVP required. Cost: Free Location: Board Room, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto, CA 94301 Contact: Xi Yang, 408-998-5865, xi*lungsrus.org Presented by: Breathe California of the Bay Area Websites: ............................................. Wednesday, February 29, 2012 (8:00 pm - 8:00 pm) Multiple Dates: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 5:30pm - 8:00pm Lady Leap Year Cocktails of the Farmers Market City: San Francisco Description: CUESA and the Northern California chapter of the United States Bartenders Guild (USBG) kick off the 2012 Cocktails of the Farmers Market series with an all-female lineup of star bartenders for "Lady Leap Year." The theme is a nod to a folk tradition from the early 20th Century, when women were encouraged to propose marriage during leap years. We can't promise anyone will pop the question, but we know it will be a most engaging night as guests enjoy 2 full-sized signature cocktails, 10 sample-sized drinks, and bite-sized snacks featuring fresh farmers market produce. Cost: $40. Location: Ferry Building, 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco Contact: Liz Hunt, 415-291-3276 x105, Liz*cuesa.org Presented by: CUESA Websites: http://www.cuesa.org/events/2012/lady-leap-year-cocktails-farmers-market, http://www.cuesa.org/ ............................................. |
