Ongoing Multiple Dates: until filled Environmental Leaders Needed City:
choose Description: We want to
meet with potential environmental leaders who want to serve on the
executive committee of the Stevens & Permanente Creeks
Watershed Council. Let's talk.
Cost:
we need a volunteer Location: We can
pick a convenient place together Contact:
Mondy Lariz, (408) 356-8258, ed*spcwc.org Presented by: Stevens &
Permanente Creeks Watershed Council a fiscal project of Acterra Websites: http://www.spcwc.org .............................................
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
(1:00 pm - 3:00 pm) Native Plant Nursery Wednesday Workdays City: Oakland Description: With the help of volunteers like you, the
Native Plant Nurseries allow us to grow native wetland plants onsite
for our restoration projects. Activities include plant propagation and
transplanting, seed collection and sowing, watering, and other
maintenance associated with growing native wetland plants. Later in the
spring and summer, volunteers will focus their efforts on removing
non-native plants like pepperweed and fennel to allow for our native
plants to thrive. Late summer and fall are the busiest times in our
nurseries as we are growing plants to be out-planted the upcoming
winter!
Saturday, June 7, 2008
(5:00 am - 5:00 pm) Multiple Dates: Six Weekend Course This Summer Starting June 7th and 8th, 9am-5pm Urban Permaculture Design Certification Course City: San Francisco Description: This course puts a particular emphasis on Urban issues including access to land, economic and legal constraints, social and environmental justice, ecovillage and ecocity planning and the new green job market. Permaculture offers a new way to look at designing practical systems for providing our food, medicine, energy and shelter in a truly sustainable fashion.
Open to all levels of experience. Participants completing the course & group design project will receive a certificate. A payment plan is available to those who wish to stagger the payment of their course fees over the summer. Fee: $950
Cost: $950. Location: Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way, San Francisco Contact: Fred Bove, 415-225-7941, fred*fredbove.com Presented by: Urban Permaculture Guild Websites: http://www.urbanpermacultureguild.org/sf/
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Saturday, June 7, 2008
(9:00 am - 12:00 pm) Restore Wetlands at Martin Luther King Jr. Shoreline Park City: Oakland Description: Wetland restoration activities change with
the seasons and this spring we will continue planting native plants
into the wetlands until the winter rains subside. Late spring and early
summer we will focus our efforts on removing non-native plants like
fennel, mustard, pepperweed and thistle. Removing these weeds helps our
recently planted native plants establish themselves in the marsh,
reducing resource competition and allowing them to thrive. Volunteers
will also help with site monitoring, continuing shoreline clean-up and
seed collection.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
(9:00 am - 12:00 pm) Weed and Restore San Francisquito Creek City: Palo Alto Description: Help Save the Bay restore this beautiful site
by tending to the native plants that make up this critical wetland
habitat. Volunteers will weed the wetlands by removing non-native
species like horehound and Russian thistle to make way for healthy
wetlands. Projects may also include site monitoring, collecting native
seeds, making plant cuttings and work in our on-site native plant
nursery.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
(9:30 am - 12:30 pm) Multiple Dates: Aug 2 & Sept 6 Listening to Nature - Walk in the Redwood Forest City: Santa Cruz Mountains Description: Walk with us in the forest of the San Lorenzo River Redwoods of Castle Rock State park. Slow down, become silent and focus. Docents facilitate activities that encourage hikers to go inward to "listen" to what nature has to tell us about beauty, strength, joy and stillness. Activities are inspired by “Listening to Nature” by Joseph Cornell, founder of the Sharing Nature Foundation and author of several nature activity books for adults and children.
The walk is 2 miles roundtrip, modest elevation gain, sensible pace, mildly strenuous.
Reservations are required. Call, email or go on line to sign up.
Cost: Free, reservation required Location: Meeting Location - Sempervirens Point on Hwy 9, 1.8 miles west of Skyline Blvd. All meeting and trail info will be sent to you upon reservation. Contact: Melanie Kimbel, 650-968-4509, mkimbel*sempervirens.org Presented by: Sempervirens Fund Websites: http://www.sempervirens.org
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Wednesday, June 11, 2008
(1:00 pm - 3:00 pm) Native Plan Nursery Wednesday Workdays City: Palo Alto Description: With the help of volunteers like you, the
Native Plant Nurseries allow us to grow native wetland plants onsite
for our restoration projects. Activities include plant propagation and
transplanting, seed collection and sowing, watering, and other
maintenance associated with growing native wetland plants. Later in the
spring and summer, volunteers will focus their efforts on removing
non-native plants like pepperweed and fennel to allow for our native
plants to thrive. Late summer and fall are the busiest times in our
nurseries as we are growing plants to be out-planted the upcoming
winter!
Thursday, June 12, 2008
(7:30 pm - 9:30 pm) Fun Informative Food Films City: Palo Alto Description: Enjoy movies about growing local food in a global food economy.
June 12: The Real Dirt on Farmer John. Meet Farmer John, the incredible
human being whose inspirational story of revolutionizing his family
farm and redeeming his own life has won accolades and awards at film
festivals around the world.
Cost: $5 - $10, Sliding Scale Location: Conexions Center, 1023 Corporation Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303 (map) Contact: Susan Stansbury, 650.938.9300 x11, sstansbury*conexions.org Presented by: Valley of Heart's Delight Websites: http://www.conexions.org/vhd/events
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Saturday, June 14, 2008
(9:00 am - 2:30 pm) Bair Island Canoe and Restoration Projects with Save the Bay City: Redwood City Description: Discover the Bay and help to restore it all
in one trip! These outings are unique opportunities that combine a
scenic paddle with valuable restoration work at protected island sites
that are inaccessible and off-limits to the general public. Join Save
The Bay for a canoe trip to Bair Island. Once on these remote islands
volunteers are needed to help us restore the islands' native vegetation
by removing non-native plants, collecting native plant seeds and
through early spring, planting native plants into the ground. All canoe
and restoration equipment is provided.
Cost: $25 for members, $35 for non-members Location: Directions provided upon registration Contact: Sarah Lyons, 510-452-9261 x119, bayevents*savesfbay.org Presented by: Save the Bay, Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Websites: http://www.savesfbay.org/bayevents, http://www.savesfbay.org
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Saturday, June 14, 2008
(10:00 am - 12:30 pm) More than Your Standard Garden City: Berkeley Description: We’ll help you design and build a green
school garden from the ground up in this half-day course. Learn how to
plan your garden space, obtain and use recycled building materials in
your garden, and how to set-up your own drip irrigation system.
You will receive a course binder that includes basic layout and
elements of school garden planning, finding and using recycled
materials in building your garden, how to prepare and care for your
soil using compost and other amendments, and strategies for water
conservation (including drip irrigation).
Contact us at 510.665.3430/ anu@thewatershedproject.com with any questions or to sign up for the workshops.
Cost: Sliding scale fees: $29/$44/$58. Location: MLK Middle School, Berkeley, CA Contact: Anu Basnet, 510-665-3430, anu*thewatershedproject.org Presented by: the Watershed Project Websites: http://www.thewatershedproject.org
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Sunday, June 15, 2008
(1:30 pm - 4:00 pm) Solar Electric and Solar Hot Water Workshop City: Los Altos Description: Solar electric information is presented by
Bill Bach and Kurt Newick. Environmental benefits, system sizing, how
to select a solar contractor, financial aspects, including life cycle
payback, home value increase, solar rebates and an overview of the
system installation process are featured from 1:30 PM to 2:45 PM.
Solar hot water experts Jim Schwerm and Bruce Gordon will present
information and answer questions on solar hot water heating systems for
homes from 2:45 PM to 4 PM
Special father's day event, bring your favorite dad!
Cost: Free Location: Los Altos Library, Community Room, 13 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos, CA Contact: Kurt Newick, 408-761-2029, KurtNewick*yahoo.com Presented by: Sierra Club, Loma Prieta Chapter Websites: http://www.gosolarnow.com/pgmore.html
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Thursday, June 19, 2008
(9:00 am - 4:00 pm) Kids in Gardens City: Oakland Description: Check out The Watershed Project’s FREE program offered in Marin County this summer.
We will teach you the basic gardening techniques & concepts
you’ll need to create & sustain your school garden. With
presentations, demonstrations & hands-on learning, you will explore
examples of successful school gardens, learn soil science, practice
vermicomposting & basic composting and propagate plants.
We’ll show you how to eliminate pests without harmful chemicals,
reduce waste, conserve water & create a wildlife habitat.
You will receive a course binder.You’ll go home with plants,
seeds & lots more. Participants from Marin County will also be
eligible for up to $2000 in grant monies.
Cost: Sliding scale fees: $49/$74/$98. Location: Melrose Leadership Academy, Oakland, CA Contact: Anu Basnet, 510-665-3430, anu*thewatershedproject.org Presented by: the Watershed Project Websites: http://www.thewatershedproject.org
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Saturday, June 21, 2008
(9:00 am - 12:00 pm) Restore Wetlands at Martin Luther King Jr. Shoreline Park City: Oakland Description: Wetland restoration activities change with
the seasons and this spring we will continue planting native plants
into the wetlands until the winter rains subside. Late spring and early
summer we will focus our efforts on removing non-native plants like
fennel, mustard, pepperweed and thistle. Removing these weeds helps our
recently planted native plants establish themselves in the marsh,
reducing resource competition and allowing them to thrive. Volunteers
will also help with site monitoring, continuing shoreline clean-up and
seed collection.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
(11:00 am - 12:00 pm) Docent-Led Walk, Shoreline at Mountain View City: Mountain View Description: Shoreline at Mountain View is a 750-acre wildlife and recreation area with an innovative past. Join us for this
pilot program effort to learn about the area's: maritime history; landfill legacy; and unique ecosystems and environmental
processes, including birds, wildlife and even flood control!
Layered clothing, walking shoes and binoculars are suggested, but not required. Groups are encouraged to call in advance.
Volunteers are continually sought for this position, as well as others, throughout Shoreline at Mountain View.
Cost: Free Location: Begins at Rengstorff House, 3070 N. Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043 (map) Contact: Kristina Rockhold, (650) 903-6073, Kristina.Rockhold*mountainview.gov Presented by: City of Mountain View Websites:
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Sunday, June 22, 2008
(6:00 pm - 9:00 pm) Canopy Presents An Evening with Remarkable Trees City: Palo Alto Description: Canopy hosts an elegant dinner talk amidst beautiful trees, featuring renowned author and photographer Thomas Pakenham. Proceeds will fund Canopy’s work with community trees.
Cost: $250 Location: Mitchell Park Bowl, Mitchell Park Bowl, 600 East Meadow Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, 94309 (map) Contact: Canopy, 650-964-6110, anwyn*canopy.org Presented by: Canopy Websites: http://canopy.org
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Thursday, June 26, 2008
(10:00 am - 12:30 pm) Watching For Wildlife City: San Jose Description: Activate student learning with hands-on, nature-based Activities!
Introduce your students to creek habitats in the South Bay with our
interdisciplinary curriculum. We’ll help you identify wildlife
tracks & other animal clues, explore the riparian web of life,
& study basic behavior of riparian birds, invertebrates,
amphibians, reptiles & mammals.
Includes FREE course reader with interdisciplinary activities
correlated to California state content standards. Suitable for K-12.
Activities support standards in science, math and language arts, with a
special emphasis on life sciences, investigation, experimentation,
& ecology.
Cost: Sliding scale fees: $49/$74/$98. Location: Coyote Hellyer Regional Park, San Jose, CA Contact: Anu Basnet, 510.665.3430, anu*thewatershedproject.org Presented by: the Watershed Project Websites: http://www.thewatershedproject.org
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Saturday, June 28, 2008
(9:00 am - 12:00 pm) Weed and Restore San Francisquito Creek City: Palo Alto Description: Help Save the Bay restore this beautiful site
by tending to the native plants that make up this critical wetland
habitat. Volunteers will weed the wetlands by removing non-native
species like horehound and Russian thistle to make way for healthy
wetlands. Projects may also include site monitoring, collecting native
seeds, making plant cuttings and work in our on-site native plant
nursery.
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