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Wednesday, January 4, 2012 (6:30 pm - 9:00 pm) Dinner Presentation: How to Design an Ecocity City: Palo Alto Description: Dr. James Caldwell will hare the story of working with the policy makers and urban planners of Nansha, China to develop a Green Specification System for the city. He will compare Nansha with several other eco-city developments in China where he consults and also reveal the insights gained from co-organizing and co-hosting a Chinese Mayoral Delegation that came to the Bay Area to compare Eco-City development efforts here with their own in China. Cost: $30 Early Bird / $40 Regular Location: Bay Cafe, Palo Alto Golf Course, 1875 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303 (map) Contact: Michael Ruescher, 650 714 2280, freinds*svii.org Presented by: Silicon Valley Innovation Institute, Sustainovation Websites: http://ecocity.eventbrite.com/, http://sustainovation.org ............................................. Friday, January 6, 2012 (9:00 am - 1:30 pm) Multiple Dates: 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17 Become a Nature Docent in Local Schools City: San Jose Description: Teach kids to love science and nature! In the classroom, the Environmental Volunteers work with small groups of children and involve them in hands-on, discovery-based learning. Using our innovative teaching materials, we teach children about Bay Area environments. How can you become an Environmental Volunteer? It's easy- we train you! Our next volunteer training begins on January 6, 2012 in our San Jose office. This course, entitled “Explorations in Ecology,” covers five of our nine subject areas: Baylands Ecology, Forest and Foothills Ecology, Marine Ecology, Nature in Your Neighborhood, and All About Birds. Additional training modules are being scheduled, so contact us for details. Cost: Please contact us for details Location: 4020 Moorpark Ave, Ste. 105, San Jose, CA 95117 Contact: Brittany Sabol, 408-244-2449, education*evols.org Presented by: Environmental Volunteers Websites: http://www.EVols.org ............................................. Friday, January 6, 2012 (9:30 am - 12:30 pm) Matadero Creek Habitat Restoration • An Acterra Event City: Palo Alto Description: Join us for a few hours of planting native plants on the banks of our local creeks! Help us improve habitat for native insects, birds, fish and other animals as we work to help restore the "bottom of the food chain" - our native plants that support all other native life. Please bring: A reusable water bottle and dress for outdoor work (sturdy shoes and long pants recommended). We provide gloves and tools. Minors under 18 must bring awaiver form signed by a parent. Please register at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2638183879/eorg Cost: Free Location: Bol Park in the Barron Park neighborhood in Palo Alto off of Laguna. We will meet at the stairs leading down into the creek. Contact: Susan Stansbury, stansburysusan*gmail.com Presented by: Acterra Websites: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2638183879/eorg, http://www.acterra.org/programs/stewardship/index.html ............................................. Saturday, January 7, 2012 (9:30 am - 11:30 am) Ethical Bird Photography for Beginners City: Alviso Description: Ever wanted to photograph that snowy egret stalking its dinner in the shallows? Join docent and published wildlife photographer Mark Bohrer to discover where to find those wary birds, what behavior to look for, and how to ethically capture them on pixels or film. You’ll need a lens extending to at least 300mm (400mm or longer preferred) on your digital SLR, or the 35mm-equivalent on your advanced point-and-shoot camera. Tripods are recommended, but not required. Please be familiar with your camera’s operation, dress for muddy conditions, and expect to do some walking. Recommended for ages 16 and up – anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent. Reservations required. 408-262-5513 x102. Cost: Free Location: Environemental Education Center, Don Edwards SF Bay NWR, Alviso, CA (map) Contact: Debra King, 408-262-5513 x102, sfbay_urbanrunoff*yahoo.com Presented by: Don Edwards SF Bay NWR, Watershed Watchers Websites: http://www.fws.gov/desfbay/ ............................................. Saturday, January 7, 2012 (10:30 am - 1:30 pm) Rose Pruning and Care City: Palo Alto Description: To register click http://rosepruningandcare.eventbrite.com/ or call 650-493-6072 Encourage beautiful, profuse fl owering with winter pruning and proper care. Learn about the very best soil and amendments for healthy, happy roses. Mulches are also discussed. The class will go to a nearby garden for a demonstration and some hands-on pruning. YOU BRING a snack; pruning shears are optional. Cost: $38 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 and Native Revival Nursery Websites: http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org/upcomingclasses.htm, http://rosepruningandcare.eventbrite.com/ ............................................. Saturday, January 7, 2012 (10:30 am - 11:30 am) Multiple Dates: Saturday Feb 4th 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: Paul Mueller, 510-792-0222 ext. 363 Presented by: USFWS Websites: ............................................. Sunday, January 8, 2012 (10:30 am - 12:30 pm) Nature Drawing for Kids City: Fremont Description: Does your child have an interest in the arts? Introduce your child to outdoor sketching in this workshop by Travis Turner and increase their observations skills. We will learn how to draw what we see by incorporating common shapes, and learn about shading value. We will then head out onto the trail and practice the various techniques. Paper and pencils will be provided. This program takes place outside so dress warmly. Rain cancels. Kids age 7-12 only! Call for reservations at 510-792-0222 ext. 363. Bring binoculars if you have them. Cost: Free Location: Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Contact: Bryan White, 510-792-0222 ext 363 Presented by: USFWS Websites: ............................................. Sunday, January 8, 2012 (10:30 am - 12:30 pm) Nature Drawing for Kids City: Fremont Description: Does your child have an interest in the arts? Introduce your child to outdoor sketching in this workshop by Travis Turner and increase their observations skills. We will learn how to draw what we see by incorporating common shapes, and learn about shading value. We will then head out onto the trail and practice the various techniques. Paper and pencils will be provided. This program takes place outside so dress warmly. Rain cancels. Kids age 7-12 only! Call for reservations at 510-792-0222 ext. 363. Bring binoculars if you have them. 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 ............................................. Tuesday, January 10, 2012 (6:00 pm - 7:30 pm) Multiple Dates: Tue Jan 17 2012, Tue Jan 24 2012, Tue Jan 31 2012, Tue Feb 7 2012 Ash Kicker's Quit Smoking Program City: San Jose Description: Ash Kickers is an six-session smoking cessation program based on the trans-theoretical model of behavior modification. The program helps smokers travel through the various stages of quitting, which include thinking about quitting, preparing to quit, finally quitting, and preventing relapse. The program also incorporates, tobacco education, group support and tools for maintenance as part of a comprehensive effort to help smokers kick the habit. Cost: $70 adults, $50 Seniors (65+, id required) Location: Breathe California of the Bay Area, Conference Room, 1469 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 Contact: Janet Ghanem, 408-998-5865, info*lungsrus.org Presented by: Breathe California Websites: http://www.lungsrus.org/Events/tobacco_classes.htm, http://www.lungsrus.org ............................................. Wednesday, January 11, 2012 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm) Book Signing: Jack Norris to discuss vegan nutrition and sign copies of Vegan for Life City: San Francisco Description: Are you considering going vegan, but you're not sure how to start? Are you already committed to an animal-free diet, but are unclear how to get the proper nutrients? Come hear Registered Dietician and Vegan for Life author Jack Norris talk about the keys to maintaining a healthy vegan diet and purchase a copy of the book and get it signed by the author! Vegan for Life is your comprehensive, go-to guide for optimal plant-based nutrition. It answers key questions and debunks some of the most persistent myths. Cost: Free Location: Book Passage, 1 Ferry Building (map) Contact: Kristie Middleton, kristielmiddleton*gmail.com Presented by: Book Passage Websites: http://www.bookpassage.com/event/jack-norris-vegan-life-everything-you-need-know-be-healthy-and-fit-plant-based-diet ............................................. Wednesday, January 11, 2012 (9:30 pm - 9:30 pm) Multiple Dates: Course begins January 11, 6:30pm to 9:30pm, please see website for all dates Urban Permaculture Design Course in SF City: San Francisco Description: Register now for the Winter 2012 session of the Urban PDC in San Francisco. The course begins on January 11th, please see our website for all the dates. This training offers the opportunity to develop professional skills and provides valuable education to enhance your current career or prepare you for your next venture or vocation. It is one of the few permaculture design trainings that match the schedule and tuition to the busy lives of urban professionals and full-time students. Through a mix of classroom discussion time, small group work and hands-on activities, we will explore methods of designing and establishing regenerative communities and economies. http://www.upisf.com Cost: $850 with work trade available. Location: 18th & Rhode Island Permaculture Demo Garden, 18th and Rhode Island, San Francisco Contact: David Cody, 415-260-6570, registration*upisf.com Presented by: Urban Permaculture Institute Websites: http://www.upisf.com ............................................. Thursday, January 12, 2012 (7:30 pm - 9:00 pm) San Francisco Naturalist Society Talk: Mushrooms City: San Francisco Description: What is a Mushroom Anyway? J. R. Blair is a past President of the Mycological Society of San Francisco. He is also a Lecturer at San Francisco State University and Director of the Sierra Nevada Field Campus. J.R. will be discussing how mushrooms fit into the scheme of things: what exactly they are, how they fit into the life cycle of the organism, fungal ecology, and how fungi form relationships with other life forms. Cost: Free! Location: Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way 94114 (map) Contact: Patrick Schlemmer, (415) 225-3830, jkodiak*earthlink.net Presented by: San Francisco Naturalist Society Websites: http://www.sfns.org ............................................. Saturday, January 14, 2012 (9:30 am - 12:00 pm) Multiple Dates: Sat. Feb 11th Community Service City: Fremont Description: If you are interested in improving the refuge for visitors and for wildlife alike, join us for a community service project. We will do either a trash cleanup or a planting/weeding project. Dress appropriately for the task and for the weather. We will have gloves to lend and will provide the tools. Bring your own water bottle. Meet in the parking lot at the Visitor Center. Driving an additional 2.5 miles may be required since the project may be a different location. For more information, or to make reservations, 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: ............................................. Saturday, January 14, 2012 (9:30 am - 12:30 pm) Matadero Creek Habitat Restoration • An Acterra Event City: Palo Alto Description: What: Join us for a few hours of planting native plants on the banks of our local creeks! Help us improve habitat for native insects, birds, fish and other animals as we work to help restore the "bottom of the food chain" - our native plants that support all other native life. Please bring: A reusable water bottle and dress for outdoor work (sturdy shoes and long pants recommended). We provide gloves and tools. Minors under 18 must bring awaiver form signed by a parent. Please register at: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2638183879/eorg Cost: Free Location: Bol Park in Barron Park neighborhood off of Laguna. We will meet at the stairs that lead down into the creek halfway between Laguna and the donkeys Contact: Susan Stansbury, stansburysusan*gmail.com Presented by: Acterra Websites: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2638183879/eorg, http://www.acterra.org/programs/stewardship/index.html ............................................. Saturday, January 14, 2012 (10:00 am - 3:00 pm) Multiple Dates: Feb. 11, Mar 3, Mar 24, Apr 14 EDIBLE GARDEN SERIES: FROM DESIGN TO HARVEST City: Palo Alto Description: To register click http://ediblegardenseriesdesigntoharvest.eventbrite.com/ or call 650-493-6072 Learn garden design and planning, composting, soil testing and preparation, seed propagation and transplanting, watering and how to nurture healthy edible crops. You can create a garden oasis of beautiful edibles in the front, side or back of the home. Master harvesting techniques and learn what compost crops to plant after harvest. Permaculture design and GROW BIOINTENSIVE methods harmonize together in this special series. Homeowners and professional landscape designers will gain valuable knowledge to create gardens of nutritious and delicious organic food in your homes and communities. Cost: $325 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 and Native Revival Nursery Websites: http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org/upcomingclasses.htm, http://ediblegardenseriesdesigntoharvest.eventbrite.com/:// ............................................. Saturday, January 14, 2012 (10:00 am - 12:00 pm) Birds of Bedwell Bayfront Park City: Menlo Park Description: Join Friends of Bedwell Bayfront Park for close-up looks at winter birds–ducks, egrets, and more. Why do some ducks dive underwater and others don’t? Why does a flock of birds suddenly take flight? Stop by to look and learn about Menlo Park's open space park with its ducks, hawks, and small brown birds. Bring your curiosity and questions and enjoy looking at some of the birds that winter here. Experienced birders will be available to show close-up views of different birds. 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: Chris, 650-325-7841, friendsofbayfrontpark*gmail.com Presented by: Friends of Bedwell Bayfront Park Websites: http://www.friendsofbayfrontpark.org ............................................. Workshop: Native Plants in Containers City: San Jose Description: Pete Villeaux, owner of East Bay Wilds, shows us dozens of ways to have beautiful native plants in containers, as well as successful techniques for growing natives in the ground. The Workshop fee is $30. For members of the California Native Garden Foundation (CNGF), the cost is $20. (Join CNGF at the workshop for $38 and save $10 on this class and 30% on workshops all year!) RSVP at info@cngf.org with "Container Gardening" in the subject line. Payment can be made in advance through Paypal using the Donate button on the cngf.org website or at the event upon arrival. Cost: $30; $20 for CNGF members Location: Middlebrook Gardens/ELSEE and CNGF Headqtrs, 76 Race Street, San Jose, CA 95126 (map) Contact: info@cngf.org, 4082929993, info*cngf.org Presented by: Pete Villeaux of East Bay Wilds Websites: http://www.cngf.org, http://eastbaywilds.com ............................................. Saturday, January 14, 2012 (4:00 pm - 5:30 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: ............................................. Saturday, January 14, 2012 (4:00 pm - 5:30 pm) Multiple Dates: Sat. Feb 18th 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: Paul Mueller, 510-792-0222 ext. 363 Presented by: USFWS Websites: POSSIBLE DUPLICATE ............................................. Sunday, January 15, 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 Wildife Refuge Contact: Bryan White, 510-792-0222 ext 363 Presented by: USFWS Websites: ............................................. Sunday, January 15, 2012 (10:00 am - 11:30 pm) Multiple Dates: Sun Feb 5th 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: Paul Mueller, 510-792-0222 ext 363 Presented by: USFWS Websites: POSSIBLE DUPLICATE ............................................. Sunday, January 15, 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 Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Contact: Bryan White, 510-792-0222 ext 363 Presented by: USFWS Websites: ............................................. Sunday, January 15, 2012 (2:00 pm - 3:30 pm) Multiple Dates: Sunday Feb 12th 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 in the pavilion 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 Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Contact: Paul Mueller, 510-792-0222 ext. 363 Presented by: USFWS Websites: POSSIBLE DUPLICATE ............................................. Monday, January 16, 2012 (9:00 am - 1:30 pm) MLK Celebration & Volunteer Event City: Marin City, CA Description: PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: André Morrow, Special Events & Outreach Coordinator Conservation Corps North Bay Office: 415-454-4554- ext. 276 amorrow@conservationcorpsnorthbay.org Redeem the Dream – MLK Celebration ment of social equity in our communities as we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King's life and legacy with a few hours of service followed by a community-wide celebration. -11:00 am: Community Service Project - Hosted by Conservation Corps North Bay Where: Mattie and Clarence Boatman Community Garden, Cole Drive, Marin City Cost: Free Location: Mattie and Clarence Boatman Community Garden, Cole Drive, Marin City Contact: Andre Morrow, amorrow*conservationcorpsnorthbay.org Presented by: Marin City MLK Jr. Celebration Committee Websites: ............................................. Multiple Dates: Wed, Feb 22 2012 Green Tour: Berkeley Moveable Feast! City: Berkeley CA Description: It’s a delicious 3-Course Progressive Dinner! Our January feast features fare from three model sustainable restaurants: Gather, Five, & Revival Bar + Kitchen, and a speaker from the Community Alliance of Family Farmers. Meet award winning chefs and savor their local, seasonal food. Network, meet new friends, and learn about Slow Money, Slow Food, local farms, sustainable food sources and more! Menu: organic, locally sourced seasonal pizzas; rainbow trout with turnip, chard and red mustard or roasted chicken with local mushrooms and sunchokes; butterscotch pudding with peanut brittle and tastes of pecan pie, apple cinnamon cake and whoopie pie. Wine/beer and coffee/tea. Cost: $85 per person Location: Meeting Spot: Gather Restaurant, 2200 Oxford Street, Berkeley (just a few steps from Berkeley Downtown BART) Contact: Bay Area Green Tours, (510) 704-0379, info*bayareagreentours.org Presented by: Bay Area Green Tours Websites: http://www.bayareagreentours.org/mfeast.html ............................................. Tuesday, January 17, 2012 (9:00 pm - 9:00 pm) Multiple Dates: Jan 17, Feb 21, March 20 (different featured speakers), 6pm to 9pm 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 ............................................. Wednesday, January 18, 2012 (5:30 pm - 9:30 pm) Multiple Dates: Jan. 25, 2012 Green@Home Volunteer Training • An Acterra Event City: Redwood City Description: Become a Green@Home Volunteer, Learn to Save Energy and Help Your Neighbors Save Energy! Volunteer with Acterra’s Green@Home program! Take action to reduce climate change by helping people in your community save energy and money. Register to attend this HouseCall volunteer training event in Redwood City! Sign up online at http://greenathometrainingrc.eventbrite.com/ Cost: Free (But need to register) Location: Register for location information. Contact: Elizabeth Sarmiento, 650.962.9876 x 354, elizabeths*acterra.org Presented by: Acterra: Green@Home Websites: http://www.acterra.org/programs/greenathome/index.html ............................................. Thursday, January 19, 2012 (2:30 pm - 5:30 pm) Multiple Dates: 2/16/2012 Green Pioneers: A Walking Tour of Downtown Berkeley City: Berkeley CA Description: Join us to experience local, pioneering, high impact models of sustainability in the heart of the East Bay's Green Corridor. You'll get an insider's view of green businesses such as: Green Citizen, Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse, Gather Restaurant, Hotel Shattuck Plaza, The Bike Station, East Bay Bicycle Coalition and Pedal Express. We'll also visit The SkyDeck Innovation Center, YMCA's PG&E Teen Center, and The David Brower Center -- a solar powered, LEED certified building that houses world environmental leaders, including the shared work space HUB Berkeley. Gift certificates, student/senior discounts online. Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred. 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) (map) Contact: Bay Area Green Tours, (510) 704-0379, info*bayareagreentours.org Presented by: Bay Area Green Tours Websites: http://bayareagreentours.org/greenberkeley.html ............................................. Thursday, January 19, 2012 (5:30 pm - 5:30 pm) Multiple Dates: Jan 19, Feb 16, March 15, 2:30 to 5:30pm all days 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 and 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! This tour provides face-to-face interaction with Berkeley's local sustainability leaders and entrepreneurs. You'll experience a unique opportunity to meet the staff and get an insider's view of Berkeley's LEED certified buildings, sustainable restaurants, and other businesses involved with green transportation, e-waste recycling, and more. Gift certificates & student/senior discounts online. Cost: $35. Location: Freight & Salvage Coffee House, 2020 Addison Street, Berkeley Contact: Monique Isenheim, 510-704-0379, info*bayareagreentours.org Presented by: Bay Area Green Tours Websites: http://www.bayareagreentours.org POSSIBLE DUPLICATE ............................................. Thursday, January 19, 2012 (7:00 pm - 8:30 pm) GreenTown Los Altos Community Meeting City: Los Altos Description: Kurt Wallace Martin and Amy Harcourt of Bikes Make Life Better will share stories and inspire us to find the joy and freedom of suburban bike commuting for work and errands. Refreshments will be served. Register now for what is sure to be a fun and engaging event: http://bikesmakelifebetter.eventbrite.com/ Cost: Free Location: 359 State Street. Los Altos, CA Contact: Margie Suozzo, 650-383-7640, margie*greentownlosaltos.org Presented by: GreenTown Los Altos Websites: http://bikesmakelifebetter.eventbrite.com/, http://greentownlosaltos.org/ ............................................. Thursday, January 19, 2012 (9:00 pm - 9:00 pm) Golden Gate Park: A Stroll Through History City: San Francisco Description: Golden Gate Audubon's featured speaker in January is Heath Massey. Many dedicated naturalists have left memorable footprints in Golden Gate Park over the years. William Hammond Hall, the park's first superintendent; John McLaren, longtime park superintendent and experimental horticulturalist; and Dr. Luis Baptista, curator of ornithology and mammalogy at the California Academy of Sciences are among them. Heath Massey will recount the stories of these and other fascinating individuals who helped chart the natural history of this remarkable park. Cost: $5.00 or free for members. Location: First Unitarian Universalist Church and Center, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco 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, January 21, 2012 (9:30 am - 11:30 am) Ravenswood Walk City: Menlo Park Description: The 2.3-mile perimeter trail at Bedwell Bayfront Park offers great opportunities to discover winter wildlife and to discuss how future wetlands restoration will shape this piece of the Bay. Offered by the Refuge and the Friends of Bedwell Bayfront Park. Meet at the main parking lot bathrooms at Bedwell Bayfront Park. Call 510-792-0222 x139 for information Cost: Free Location: Bedwell Bayfront Park, Menlo Park, CA Contact: Jennifer Heroux, 510-792-0222 x139, jennifer_heroux*fws.gov Presented by: Don Edwards SF Bay NWR, Friends of Bedwell Bayfront Park Websites: http://www.fws.gov/desfbay/, http://www.friendsofbayfrontpark.org/ ............................................. Saturday, January 21, 2012 (10:30 am - 2:00 pm) FRUIT TREE PRUNING City: Palo Alto Description: To register click http://fruittreepruning2012.eventbrite.com/ or call 650-493-6072 Learn how to maximize tree health, fruit production and to identify dead wood. Espalier care also discussed. Meet at Common Ground and then proceed to a local orchard, rain or shine. YOU BRING: pruning shears, bag lunch and a notebook. Cost: $42 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 and Native Revival Nursery Websites: http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org/upcomingclasses.htm, http://fruittreepruning2012.eventbrite.com/ ............................................. Saturday, January 21, 2012 (10:30 am - 12:30 pm) Ravenswood Hike City: Menlo Park Description: The 2.3-mile perimeter trail at Bedwell Bayfront Park offers great opportunities to discover winter wildlife and to discuss how future wetlands restoration will shape this piece of the Bay. Offered by the refuge and the Friends of Bedwell Bayfront Park. Meet at the main parking lot bathrooms at Bedwell Bayfront Park. Cost: Free Location: Bedwell Bayfront Park, End of Marsh Road at Bayfront Expressway Contact: Don Edwards SF Bay NWR/Friends of Bedwell Bayfront Park, 510-792-0222 x139, friendsofbayfrontpark*gmail.com Presented by: Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge & Friends of Bedwell Bayfront Park Websites: http://www.friendsofbayfrontpark.org, http://www.fws.gov/desfbay/Tideline/Dates/Jan21.htm ............................................. Saturday, January 21, 2012 (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm) Story Hunters - Part 2 City: Fremont Description: Discover what stories lie hidden on the Don Edwards Refuge in this new 3-part series by Art Garibaldi. New coordinates will lead you to two new landmarks that embody 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 Wilife Refuge Contact: Bryan White, 510-792-0222 ext 363 Presented by: USFWS Websites: ............................................. Saturday, January 21, 2012 (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm) Multiple Dates: Saturday Feb 18th Story Hunters 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: Paul Mueller, 510-792-0222 ext 363 Presented by: USFWS Websites: ............................................. Sunday, January 22, 2012 (10:00 am - 12:00 pm) Get Your Spawn On: Searching for Endangered Salmon at Muir Woods City: Mill Valley Description: Join Brent Plater of the Wild Equity Institute as we take an easy stroll through Muir Woods National Monument to search for endangered salmonids in Redwood Creek. We’ll learn about the lives of Coho Salmon and Steelhead as the fish return from the Ocean, and discuss what we all can do to help them recover. Part of the Golden Gate National Parks Endangered Species Big Year, a competition to see and help save the Park’s endangered species. Dress for cold, wet weather. Wear boots, trails may be muddy. RSVP within the trip info on the website calendar. Park entrance fees apply. The hike is free. Cost: Free, except for a park entrance fee Location: Meet at the Dipsea Trail Trailhead within the auxiliary/south parking lot for Muir Woods National Monument, Mill Valley, CA, 94941. See event directions at http://wildequity.org/events/3345. Contact: Wild Equity Institute, 415-349-5787, info*wildequity.org Presented by: Wild Equity Institute Websites: http://wildequity.org/events/3345, http://wildequity.org ............................................. Thursday, January 26, 2012 (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm) Adrift in the Wake of Kyoto: A report-back from the Durban climate talks w/ Andy Katz City: Berkeley Description: The science is clear but there is a serious disconnect with the pace world negotiators are taking to secure a global agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for the grave threats posed by climate change. Join Andy Katz, Sierra Club delegate to the recent UN climate negotiations in Durban and EBMUD Director, for a report-back and conversation about the state of the negotiations. Come hear about the importance of our state and local work for climate protection and where clean energy and jobs fit in. Following a talk and Q&A, we'll engage in discussion about state and regional climate issues and how we can be effective locally in the face of international inertia. Cost: Free Location: 2530 San Pablo Ave,, Berkeley, Ca, 94702 Contact: Debra Berliner, 510-548-2220 ext.233, debra*ecologycenter.org Presented by: Ecology Center Websites: http://www.ecologycenter.org ............................................. Saturday, January 28, 2012 (12:30 am - 12:30 pm) Winter Bird Count for Kids City: Oakland Description: Families are invited to participate in this day of birding and citizen-science! Naturalists will lead a bird walk around Lake Merritt to discover and count winter bird species such as ducks, cormorants and herons! For kids of all ages and their families this FREE event is inspired by the century-old tradition of the Christmas Bird Count. Dress warmly, bring binoculars and field guides if you have them. Binoculars will be available to borrow! Bring water and a lunch. We will share our count totals during lunch. Cost: Free. Location: Lake Merritt - meet in front of Rotary Nature Center, 600 Bellevue, Oakland Contact: Golden Gate Audubon Society, 510-508-1388, ggaseducation*gmail.com Presented by: Golden Gate Audubon Society Websites: http://www.goldengateaudubon.org ............................................. Saturday, January 28, 2012 (9:00 am - 2:00 pm) Winchester Neighborhood Walk to Take Action on Saving Energy City: San Jose Description: Acterra's Green@Home program has moved into the Winchester Neighborhood area of San Jose! In order to spread the word, we are going to walk the entire neighborhood to put flyers on every doorstep! This will be a big event, and we can use anybody and everybody's help! If you live in the San Jose area, want to help Green@Home, or simply want to get some exercise, come to our Winchester Neighorhood Walk to Take Action on Saving Energy on January 28, 2012! To find out more information about this event, please visit our Eventbrite page and sign up at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2551509634 OR contact Moira Hafer at 650-962-9876 x 353 or moirah@acterra.org. Thank you! Cost: Free Location: Marijane Hamann Park, 1227 North Central Ave, San Jose, CA 95128 (map) Contact: Moira Hafer, 650-962-9876, moirah*acterra.org Presented by: Acterra's Green@Home Program Websites: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2551509634 ............................................. Saturday, January 28, 2012 (2:30 pm - 4:30 pm) EDIBLE LANDSCAPING WITH HEIRLOOMS City: Palo Alto, CA Description: Diane Ott Whealy To register click http://ediblelandscapingwithheirlooms.eventbrite.com/ or call 650-493-6072 The class will highlight her experience with designing and planting heirloom seed varieties in her cottage style garden at Seed Savers Exchange Heritage Farm for over 20 years. She will answer questions about choosing, planting, and seed saving to help you create the perfect combination of vegetables, flowers, and herbs for your garden, large or small. Join Diane for conversation and author signing of her newly released book, "Gathering Memoir of a Seed Saver" 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://ediblelandscapingwithheirlooms.eventbrite.com/ ............................................. Sunday, January 29, 2012 (1:00 pm - 2:00 pm) RSI - Refuge Site Investigation City: Fremont Description: The clues are everywhere if you know what to look for. Help Roy Sasai find clues to tell us what has been here, what has been devoured, and which direction it went. We will prepare our investigation by interviewing key eye witnesses who saw them last, and learn how to spot the clues to find their location. We will comb hill and marsh in search of these clues. Geared for the young at heart. Level walking for 1 mile. Wear hiking shoes, dress warmly, bring rain gear, binoculars, notebook, and a camera. Cost: Free Location: Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Contact: Bryan White, 510-792-0222 ext 363 Presented by: USFWS Websites: ............................................. Sunday, January 29, 2012 (1:00 pm - 2:00 pm) RSI - Refuge Site Investigation City: Fremont Description: The clues are everywhere if you know what to look for. Help Roy Sasai find clues to tell us what has been here, what has been devoured, and which direction it went. We will prepare our investigation by interviewing key eye witnesses who saw them last, and learn how to spot the clues to find their location. We will comb hill and marsh in search of these clues. Geared for the young at heart. Level walking for 1 mile. Wear hiking shoes, dress warmly, bring rain gear, binoculars, notebook, and a camera. 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, January 29, 2012 (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm) Call of Life: Facing the Mass Extinction -- a film and discussion City: San Francisco Description: Call of Life: Facing the Mass Extinction is the first feature documentary to investigate the growing threat to Earth’s life support systems from this unprecedented loss of biodiversity. Before the feature presentation, Call of Life, a short clip from a film about Jung called "Matter of Heart" will be presented. Following the screening, there will be a conversation between Call of Life executive producer David Ulansey and a Jungian analyst, Dr. Thomas Singer. Cost: Free Location: Koret Auditorium - Lower Level -- San Francisco Public Library, 100 Larkin Street, SF 94102 Contact: www.sfjung.org, 415-557-4277, ddrummond*sfpl.org Presented by: San Francisco Public Library and C.G. Jung Institute of San Francisco Websites: http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1008573501, http://www.sfjung.org, www.sfpl.org ............................................. |
