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Saturday, June 1, 2013 (3:30 am - 3:30 pm) Green Kids Conference City: Mountain View Description: 3rd Annual, Green Kids Conference! A conference dedicated for children ages 3 to 18 years! Our goal is to educate kids and their families on environmental issues, make them aware of available resources and opportunities, and also to promote, encourage, and reward new innovative ideas. Come and explore the latest developments and opportunities in the following areas: 1. Education and Research 2. Clean Technology and Alternative Resources 3. Climate Science 4. Waste Management 5. Air Quality 6. Land / Nature Preservation 7. Energy / Water Conservation 8. Biomimicry REGISTER NOW!!! Cost: Free Location: Microsoft Silicon Valley Campus, 1065 La Avenida, Building 1, Mountain View Contact: Shanti Balaraman, 510-793-1343, info*greenkidsconference.org Presented by: Green Kids Now, Inc. Websites: http://greenkidsconference.org, http://greenkidsnow.org ............................................. Saturday, June 1, 2013 (10:30 am - 2:00 pm) Wild Plants as Food, Medicine and More Class City: Palo Alto Description: Plants commonly referred to as weeds have many beneficial uses. Learn what they are telling us about the health of the soil. Learn how to harvest and process them for food and medicine, as well as tips on how to discourage the weeds you don’t want in your garden and how to encourage those you do. This class will start with a slideshow in the classroom and then venture out to a local garden for hands-on learning and to sample edible weeds provided by the instructor. 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://wildplantasfoodmedicineandsoilindicators.eventbrite.com/#, http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org/upcomingclasses.htm ............................................. Tuesday, June 4, 2013 (12:00 pm - 1:30 pm) Free Screening: 'Plastic Paradise' City: San Francisco Description: Join us at the 3rd SF Green Film Festival for this special free event! Travel with filmmaker Angela Sun to Midway Atoll, a remote island in the Pacific, as she seeks to uncover the mystery behind the island of garbage that everyone has heard of but no one truly understands. Along the way Sun speaks to scientists, environmental activists, the plastic bag guy, marine researchers, plastics industry representatives, even Jack Johnson, to get a sense of how our obsession with plastic began, where it all went wrong and how we can fix it. Discussion following films. While we particularly encourage youth participants, all are welcome to attend this free festival program. Cost: Free admission Location: Koret Auditorium, San Francisco Public Library - Main Branch, 100 Larkin St., San Francisco, CA 94102, (Near Civic Center BART) Contact: SF Green Film Festival, (415) 742-1394, info*sfgreenfilmfest.org Presented by: San Francisco Green Film Festival & Green Stacks Program of the SF Public Library Websites: http://sfgreenfilmfest.org ............................................. Saturday, June 8, 2013 (7:00 am - 6:30 pm) Legacy of Health, Wellness & Education Symposium with Dr. Oz and Deepak Chopra City: Redwood City Description: Th e Peninsula Special Interest Lions Club (©PSILC) is proud to announce its second annual symposium at the Oracle Conference Center in Redwood City. We’ve assembled an esteemed panel of health experts such as Dr. Mehmet Oz, his wife Lisa Oz, and Deepak Chopra, to provide a day of invaluable instruction, demonstration, tools, and resources to parents and professionals who work with and care for children. Along with other renowned health and wellness experts, you will learn the tools to better care for yourself as well as positively affect children in your care. Cost: $40-$150 Location: Oracle Convention Center, 350 Oracle Parkway, Redwood City, CA 94065 Contact: Ora Seyler, 650-346-3954 Presented by: Peninsula Special Interest Lions Club Websites: http://www.psilcsymposium.org, http://legacyofhealthwellnessandeduction.eventbrite.com ............................................. Saturday, June 8, 2013 (10:30 am - 12:30 pm) Graywater City: Palo Alto Description: Go Graywater! A simple graywater irrigation system is easy to install and can save you 6,000 to 11,000 gallons of water per year. Learn about the different types of graywater systems, how to install a simple one, what to do, what not to do, and what plants and products are most compatible with graywater. Also discussed will be the permitting required for different types of systems. 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://graywaterirrigation.eventbrite.com/#, http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org/upcomingclasses.htm ............................................. Multiple Dates: June 22, June 29, July 5, July 13, July 20, July 27, August 3, August 10, August 17, August 24 Baylands Watercolors - Exhibit by Earl Junghans City: Palo Alto Description: See the Baylands through the eyes of watercolor artist Earl Junghans, who has been painting Bay Area landscapes since the 1960s. The exhibit is open during EcoCenter open hours. EcoCenter Open Hours: Monday, Thursday, Friday: 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Exhibit will be on display from June 3 - August 28. Cost: Free Location: 2560 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 (map) Contact: Kristi Moos, 650-493-8000 Presented by: Environmental Volunteers Websites: http://www.evols.org/baylands-watercolors---exhibit-by-earl-junghans, http://www.evols.org ............................................. Saturday, June 15, 2013 (10:30 am - 12:30 pm) All about Grow Biointensive – Part 1 Class City: Palo Alto Description: A Sustainable Solution to Growing Food! With John’s leadership and guidance, the Ecology Action Team dedicates teaching and practical research to rediscovering the scientific principles that underlie millennia-old traditional farming systems. These have guided us to the eight essential aspects that are the foundation of GROW BIOINTENSIVE. Learn about each important aspect and why they are effective. 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://growbiointensivepart1.eventbrite.com/#, http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org/upcomingclasses.htm ............................................. Saturday, June 15, 2013 (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) All about Grow Biointensive – Part 2 Class City: Palo Alto Description: The living legend John Jeavons will present the philosophy and history of GROW BIOINTENSIVE. It all began in Palo Alto in 1972! Where we can go from here? Learn what is growing great and happening in other areas of California and around the world using this method. Learn about in-depth studies and GROW BIOINTENSIVE internships. Is an internship right for you? Ask your questions in this informal setting. 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://growbiointensivepart2.eventbrite.com/#, http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org/upcomingclasses.htm ............................................. Monday, June 17, 2013 (9:00 am - 5:00 pm) Multiple Dates: Jun 17-July 26 Youth Summer Programs: Environmental Volunteers City: Palo Alto Description: Fill your child's summer with fun and learning with the Environmental Volunteers! Registration is now OPEN for our 2013 S.N.A.K.E. Camp (Grades 1-5) and Explore! (Grades 6-8) summer programs. Registration closes JUNE 1. For more information, please contact the Summer Programs Director at SummerPrograms@EVols.org or visit us at http://www.evols.org/community-and-family-programs. Hope to see you this summer! Cost: Please see website Location: Barron Park Elementary School, Palo Alto, CA Contact: Environmental Volunteers, (650) 493-8000 Presented by: Environmental Volunteers Websites: http://www.evols.org/community-and-family-programs, http://www.evols.org/ ............................................. Monday, June 17, 2013 (11:00 am - 1:30 pm) Multiple Dates: Jun 24, July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12, August 19, August 26 Baylands Watercolors - Exhibit by Earl Junghans City: Palo Alto Description: See the Baylands through the eyes of watercolor artist Earl Junghans, who has been painting Bay Area landscapes since the 1960s. The exhibit is open during EcoCenter open hours. EcoCenter Hours: Monday, Thursday, Friday: 11 am - 1:30 pm Saturday: 10 am - 3 pm The Exhibit will be on display from June 3 - August 28. Cost: Free Location: 2560 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 (map) Contact: Kristi Moos, 650-493-8000 Presented by: Environmental Volunteers Websites: http://www.evols.org/baylands-watercolors---exhibit-by-earl-junghans, http://www.evols.org ............................................. Tuesday, June 18, 2013 (2:00 pm - 6:00 pm) Plastic-Free Crafting and Info Swap City: Berkeley Description: The East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse will guide us in a hands-on activity making our own grocery and produce bags from t-shirts, and other plastic-replacing crafts. The Ecology Center=92s Info Desk staff will be on hand to answer all your questions about plastics. We=92ll share our popular Farmers=92 Market tip sheet on How to Store Veggies Without Plastic plus other fact sheets and handouts. There=92ll be raffles, games, and prizes throughout the day! Cost: Free. Preregistration ensures a spot. register@ecologycenter.org Location: Tuesday Farmers Market, Adeline St. at 63rd Street (just south of Alcatraz Ave.), Berkeley, 94703 Contact: Beck Cowles, 510-548-2220 ext.233, beck*ecologycenter.org Presented by: Ecology Center Websites: http://www.ecologycenter.org/, http://www.ecologycenter.org ............................................. Thursday, June 20, 2013 (11:00 am - 1:30 pm) Multiple Dates: June 27, July 4, July 11, July 18, July 25 Baylands Watercolors - Exhibit by Earl Junghans City: Palo Alto Description: See the Baylands through the eyes of watercolor artist Earl Junghans, who has been painting Bay Area landscapes since the 1960s. The exhibit is open during EcoCenter open hours. EcoCenter Open Hours: Monday, Thursday, Friday: 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Exhibit will be on display from June 3 - August 28. Cost: Free Location: 2560 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 (map) Contact: Kristi Moos, 650-493-8000 Presented by: Environmental Volunteers Websites: http://www.evols.org/baylands-watercolors---exhibit-by-earl-junghans, http://www.evols.org ............................................. Thursday, June 20, 2013 (9:30 pm - 9:30 pm) Last Call at the Oasis Screening City: Oakland Description: Brought to you by the company responsible for AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH, FOOD, INC. and WAITING FOR "SUPERMAN", LAST CALL AT THE OASIS presents a powerful argument for why the global water crisis will be the central issue facing our world this century. We can manage this problem, but only if we are willing to act now. Join Clean Water Action for a screening of this powerful new documentary that shatters myths behind our most precious resource. The screening will be followed by an expert-moderated discussion. Snacks and wine will be served. Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Location: SoleSpace, 1714 Telegraph Ave., Oakland Contact: Clean Water Action Presented by: Clean Water Action Websites: http://cleanwater.org ............................................. Saturday, June 21, 2013 (9:30 am - 5:00 pm) Multiple Dates: June 21 - 23, 2013 Workshop: Healing Through Food & Gardening at OAEC City: Occidental Description: During this hands-on residential course at the Occidental Arts & Ecology Center, explore the wisdom of food as medicine, medicinal herbs and oils, and gardening as a practical and spiritual practice. We will gather in OAEC=92s Mother Garden for this 3-day workshop to remember our connection with the Earth, the soil, the food that nourishes us, and the healing ways of the plant world. Cost: $445-495. Includes lodging and organic, homemade meals Location: Occidental Arts & Ecology Center, 15290 Coleman Valley Rd, Occidental, CA 95465 (map) Contact: Phil Tymon, 7078741557, oaec*oaec.org Presented by: Occidental Arts & Ecology Center Websites: http://oaec.org/mother-garden/healing-through-food-gardening-herbs-and-cere=, http://www.oaec.org ............................................. Friday, June 21, 2013 (11:00 am - 1:30 pm) Multiple Dates: June 28, July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23 Baylands Watercolors - Exhibit by Earl Junghans City: Palo Alto Description: See the Baylands through the eyes of watercolor artist Earl Junghans, who has been painting Bay Area landscapes since the 1960s. The exhibit is open during EcoCenter open hours. EcoCenter Open Hours: Monday, Thursday, Friday: 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Exhibit will be on display from June 3 - August 28. Cost: Free Location: 2560 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 (map) Contact: Kristi Moos, 650-493-8000 Presented by: Environmental Volunteers Websites: http://www.evols.org/baylands-watercolors---exhibit-by-earl-junghans, http://www.evols.org ............................................. Saturday, June 22, 2013 (10:30 am - 1:30 pm) Backyard Chickens City: Palo Alto Description: Learn everything you need to raise happy hens: the coop, nesting boxes, feed and water. Class includes caring for your hens and chicks, easy chicken coop care, growing a “chicken” garden for your hens, and all about eggs. See how easy it is to raise chickens and how great a role they play in creating a healthy organic garden. We give them food scraps and garden greens—they give us eggs and fertilizer. Meet at Common Ground then carpool to Jody’s Garden and Hen House. Cost: $41 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://backyardchickensmorning.eventbrite.com/#, http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org/upcomingclasses.htm ............................................. Saturday, June 22, 2013 (2:00 pm - 5:00 pm) Backyard Chickens Class Afternoon City: Palo Alto Description: Learn everything you need to raise happy hens: the coop, nesting boxes, feed and water. Class includes caring for your hens and chicks, easy chicken coop care, growing a “chicken” garden for your hens, and all about eggs. See how easy it is to raise chickens and how great a role they play in creating a healthy organic garden. We give them food scraps and garden greens—they give us eggs and fertilizer. Meet at Common Ground then carpool to Jody’s Garden and Hen House. Cost: $41 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://backyardchickensafternoon.eventbrite.com/#, http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org/upcomingclasses.htm ............................................. Saturday, June 22, 2013 (6:00 pm - 10:00 pm) ELSEE Fundraiser: "Eating California" Summer Solstice Festival City: San Jose Description: Another =93Eating California=94 Event! Please join us for our Summer Solstice dinner, wine tasting and silent auction. Chef Tess Middlebrook, who you may have seen on the Food Network=92s CHOPPED, and Chef Matthias Froeschl, of Naschmarkt Restaurant in Campbell will be creating recipes designed specifically for this event using all native California ingredients. In addition to native freshwater fish and elk. All proceeds go to helping our Internship program flourish, which keeps ELSEE and its mission moving forward! Tickets to the event are on sale now for $75 per person including the gourmet meal. Wine tasting and wine purchase of sustainable local wine will be available at an additional charge. Cost: $75 Location: The Middlebrook Center, 76 Race St, San Jose, CA (map) Contact: info@cngf.org, 408.292.9993, sheena*middlebrookcenter.com Presented by: California Native Garden Foundation Websites: http://middlebrookcenter.com/elsee/?p=3D1191, http://middlebrookcenter.com/cngf/ ............................................. Wednesday, June 26, 2013 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm) Free Movie Screening: San Francisco - Still Wild at Heart City: San Francisco Description: Please join us for a screening of San Francisco—Still Wild At Heart, the award winning documentary directed by Melissa Peabody. Still Wild at Heart is a virtual case study of the arrival of coyotes in our urban communities. This film has been described as “uplifting, lyrical, moving” and “an absolute treasure of a film.” Unfolding first in San Francisco, the film follows the story of the coyote across the national canvas—to New York City’s Central Park; to Chicago, where more than 2,000 coyotes live today; and to rural California, where sheep ranchers find promise in innovative non-lethal predator control methods to protect their livestock. RSVP requested Light refreshments provided. Cost: Free Location: Wild Equity Institute, 474 Valencia Street, Suite 295, San Francisco, (Near 16th Street BART) (map) Contact: Amy, azehring*wildequity.org Presented by: Wild Equity Institute Websites: http://wildequity.org/events/3418, http://wildequity.org/ ............................................. Wednesday, June 26, 2013 (9:30 pm - 9:30 pm) Urban Permaculture Design Course in SF City: San Francisco Description: Register now for the Summer 2013 session of the Urban PDC in San Francisco. The course begins on June 26th, 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. 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 ............................................. Friday, June 28, 2013 (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm) The Greened House Effect: Renovating Your Home with a Deep Energy Retrofit City: Berkeley Description: Please join HGTV and diy network host Jeff Wilson for a multimedia presentation on how his family completed a Deep Energy Retrofit on their 70 year old home and reduced their energy bills by 85%, bringing their old, drafty home into the 21st century. Jeff will go over how to test the energy efficiency of your home and learn where improvements need to be made. He'll discuss major components of the DER, such as roofs, exterior walls, basements, and whole house systems. Cost: Free. Preregistration ensures a spot. register@ecologycenter.org Location: 2530 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94702 Contact: Ecology Center Store, (510) 548-3402, store*ecologycenter.org Presented by: Jeff Wilson (HGTV), Ecology Center, Transition Berkeley Websites: http://ecologycenter.org/events/the-greened-house-effect-renovating-your-home-with-a-deep-energy-retrofit/ ............................................. |
