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San Francisco Lessingia Habitat Restoration City: San Francisco Description: Join the Presidio Park Stewards and Michael Chassé of the National Park Service in Lobos Creek Valley to help restore habitat for the San Francisco Lessingia. Meet at the Presidio Transit Center, 215 Lincoln Blvd. at Graham Street, San Francisco, CA 94129, across from the Fire Station and near the Presidio Main Post. RSVP: Call 415-561-2857 or email michael_chasse[at]nps[dot]gov. Part of the GGNP Endangered Species Big Year, a race against time to see and save the Park’s endangered species. For more info: http://wildequity.org and see the calendar for upcoming Big Year trips and activities. Cost: Free Location: Meet at the Presidio Transit Center, 215 Lincoln Blvd. at Graham Street, San Francisco, CA 94129, across from the Fire Station and near the Presidio Main Post. See event directions at http://wildequity.org/events. Contact: Barbara Beth, info*wildequity.org Presented by: Wild Equity Institute Websites: http://wildequity.org ............................................. Wednesday, June 2, 2010 (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm) Wednesday Workday at Save The Bay’s Native Plant Nursery City: Oakland Description: Join us for a weekday gardening session! Volunteers will learn about local, native plants like gumplant, jaumea and salt grass as they sow the seeds for next years planting season at our on-site nursery. Other activities include shoreline clean up and general maintenance. Due to the sensitive nature of the restoration site, space is limited and RSVP is requested. If you have filled out a form on one of our partner websites it does not mean that you will be included in our event. You must sign up on Save The Bay’s website at www.savesfbay.org/bayevents. Cost: Free Location: Directions will be provided upon registration. (map) Contact: Natalie Lavan, 510-452-9261 X109, natalie*savesfbay.org Presented by: Save The Bay Websites: http://www.savesfbay.org/bayevents, http://www.savesfbay.org ............................................. Saturday, June 5, 2010 (6:00 am - 6:00 pm) Multiple Dates: Saturday June 5 & Sunday June 6th, 10am to 6pm San Francisco's Union Street Eco-Urban Festival City: San Francisco Description: In its 33rd year, The Union Street Eco-Urban Festival is one of San Francisco's largest free annual events. In 2008 we added an eco-zone to the event where we reserved two blocks of the six block Festival for green exhibitors, businesses and educational displays. This year the east entrance of the Festival, (beginning at Gough) will again feature arts and crafts created with recycled and sustainable materials and eco-friendly exhibits. Additionally, the Festival showcases 150 arts & crafts booths, 25 gourmet food booths, two stages of live entertainment and bistro style cafes. Cost: FREE! Location: Union Street Gough to Steiner, Union Street Gough to Steiner, San Francisco Contact: The Union Street Association, 800-310-6563 Presented by: The Union Street Association Websites: http://www.unionstreetfestival.com/ ............................................. Saturday, June 5, 2010 (10:00 am - 12:30 pm) Twain's Frog and the Beautiful Serpent City: Pacifica Description: Join Brent Plater of the Wild Equity Institute to search for two of the most imperiled vertebrate species on the San Francisco peninsula: the California red-legged frog and the San Francisco garter snake. Take a leisurely walk to enjoy the restoration work being conducted at Mori Point and to learn about the bold steps being taken to save both species from the brink of extinction. RSVP: website calendar > trip info. Rain or Shine. More info: http://wildequity.org. Cost: Free Location: Meet at the Mori Point Trailhead, Pacifica, CA, 94044. Take the Sharp Park exit off Hwy. 1 and continue south on Bradford Way about 0.5 mile to the gate/trailhead at Mori Point Rd. Roadside parking is limited; carpooling is encouraged. Samtrans buses #110 and #112 stop nearby. Contact: Barbara Beth, info*wildequity.org Presented by: Wild Equity Institute Websites: http://wildequity.org ............................................. Saturday, June 5, 2010 (10:30 am - 12:30 pm) Yoga For Gardeners City: Palo Alto Description: Please bring your yoga mat. Come and play, learn balanced body techniques and have fun! Growing food, herbs, and flowers is rich and satisfying and even more enjoyable when your body feels good. This class will teach you yoga techniques to lovingly better care for your back, shoulders, knees and body. You'll learn basic stretches for fitness and fun! There will be time to discuss good alignment principals. All levels welcome ... if you can smile and breathe you can do Yoga! Cost: $31 Location: 559 College Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, 94306 Contact: http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org/upcomingclasses.htm, 650-493-6072 Presented by: Common Ground Garden Supply and Education Center Websites: http://yogagardeners.eventbrite.com, http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org/index.htm ............................................. Saturday, June 5, 2010 (10:30 am - 11:30 am) Toddler Trek, a nature walk City: Morgan Hill Description: Explore nature with your little one on a safe and gentle walk with an open space docent. The world of flowers, insects, birds and other wonders will intrigue and delight children. The program is designed for toddlers ages 1 to 3, but babies and older children are welcome. Parents and caregivers should bring water, snacks, sun protection and dress children in closed-toe shoes. No pets please. A restroom is available but plan to pack out your trash. Meet at the Casa Loma Road parking lot. Cost: free Location: Rancho Canada del Oro Open Space Preserve, Casa Loma Road, End of public access (map) Contact: Teri Rogoway, 408-224-7476, trogoway*openspaceauthority.org Presented by: Santa Clara County Open Space Authority Websites: http://www.openspaceauthority.org ............................................. Tuesday, June 8, 2010 (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm) Multiple Dates: Tue, June 15, 2010 Free Climate Action Workshop Series City: Berkeley Description: During two weekly workshop sessions (attendance at both is requested), you will join with a small group of Bay Area residents to calculate your carbon footprint, create a measurable personal action plan to reduce your footprint and make substantive changes in your community. Participation is free. A $10 fee (at cost) will be charged for the Low Carbon Diet workbook. No one turned away for lack of funds. How do I sign up? Write to debra@ecologycenter.org and pass on this message to your friends and colleagues. For more information, visit http://www.ecologycenter.org Cost: Free Location: Ecology Center - 2530 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley (between Dwight and Parker) Contact: Debra Berliner, 510-548-2220 x240, debra*ecologycenter.org Presented by: Ecology Center Websites: http://www.ecologycenter.org/ ............................................. Wednesday, June 9, 2010 (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm) Native Plant Nursery Workday Wednesday City: Palo Alto Description: Join us for a weekday gardening session! Volunteers will learn about local, native plants like gumplant, jaumea and salt grass as they sow the seeds for next years planting season at our on-site nursery. Other activities include shoreline clean up and general maintenance. Due to the sensitive nature of the restoration site, space is limited and RSVP is requested. If you have filled out a form on one of our partner websites it does not mean that you will be included in our event. You must sign up on Save The Bay’s website at www.savesfbay.org/bayevents. Cost: Free Location: Directions will be provided upon registration. (map) Contact: Natalie Lavan, 510-452-9261 X109, natalie*savesfbay.org Presented by: Save The Bay Websites: http://www.savesfbay.org/bayevents, http://www.savesfbay.org ............................................. Wednesday, June 9, 2010 (6:30 pm - 9:30 pm) From The Ground Up: IDEX Celebrates Grassroots Action City: San Francisco Description: You are cordially invited to join us to celebrate the success of our local partners in Africa, Asia and Latin America in building sustainable community solutions to poverty and developing flourishing livelihoods. Join us for special guest speakers, Rajasvini Bhansali, IDEX’s new Executive Director, and Prativa Subedi, Founder and President of IDEX’s Partner Women’s Awareness Center, Nepal. • Learn about IDEX’s current partners • Bid on incredible gifts at the IDEX Silent Auction • Reconnect with your friends at IDEX • Enjoy appetizers, wine and beer, and music We hope to see you there! Cost: $45 if buy before May 28, thereafter $60 Location: The Solarium, 55 Second Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 (map) Contact: Gillian Wilson, (415) 824-8384, idexevents*idex.org Presented by: IDEX Websites: http://idexfromthegroundup.eventbrite.com/ ............................................. Monday, June 9, 2010 (6:30 pm - 8:00 pm) Peace Corps Information Session City: Oakland Description: Peace Corps can only fulfill its mission with a corps of volunteers that reflect and celebrate the diversity of America! Come learn about the many faces of Peace Corps at this special information session. Also, learn how Volunteers live and work with their host communities to create sustainable projects around the globe. Cost: FREE Location: Laurel Bookstore, 4100 MacArthur Boulevard, (at 39th Avenue) Contact: Nathan Hale Sargent, (510) 452-8442, sfevents*peacecorps.gov Presented by: Peace Corps Websites: http://www.peacecorps.gov ............................................. Wednesday, June 9, 2010 (7:30 pm - 9:00 pm) Reversing Global Warming & Nuclear Proliferation City: Palo Alto Description: An illustrated talk by Dr. Alex Cannara on climate, energy, & safe nuclear power generation -- thorium molten-salt reactors: the best means now available for eliminating power generation using coal and oil, the biggest producers of the CO2 that is largely responsible for global warming. A thorium-fueled nuclear reactor generates the same power as a uranium, gas, or coal plant but produces no CO2 & can even consume existing nuclear waste. It has other advantages that will be shown in this presentation. Cost: Free Location: Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, Fireside Room., 505 Charleston Road, Palo Alto (two blocks west of Middlefield Road) Contact: Church office, 650-494-0541, uucpa*uucpa.org Presented by: The Green Sanctuary Committee of the Unitarian Universaalist Church of Palo Alto Websites: http://www.uucpa.org ............................................. Saturday, June 10, 2010 (10:00 am - 12:00 pm) Free Canopy Neighborhood Tree Walk City: Palo Alto Description: Treat yourself to some fresh air, a healthy walk and a new perspective. This month's free Canopy Tree Walk offers an informative guided tour of the Greenmeadow neighborhood with Leading Arborist John McClenahan. Meet at the end of Greenmeadow Way next to the Greenmeadow Community Center. Cost: Free! Location: Greenmeadow neighborhood—Meet at the end of Greenmeadow Way next to the Greenmeadow Community Center. Contact: Sharon Kelly, 650-964-6110, info*canopy.org Presented by: Leading Arborist John McClenahan Websites: http://www.canopy.org ............................................. Thursday, June 10, 2010 (10:30 am - 11:30 am) Toddler Trek, a nature walk City: Morgan Hill Description: Explore nature with your little one on a safe and gentle walk with an open space docent. The world of flowers, insects, birds and other wonders will intrigue and delight children. The program is designed for toddlers ages 1 to 3, but babies and older children are welcome. Parents and caregivers should bring water, snacks, sun protection and dress children in closed-toe shoes. No pets please. A restroom is available but plan to pack out your trash. Meet at the Casa Loma Road parking lot. Cost: free Location: Rancho Canada del Oro Open Space Preserve, Casa Loma Road, end of public access (map) Contact: Teri Rogoway, 408-224-7476, trogoway*openspaceauthority.org Presented by: Santa Clara County Open Space Authority Websites: http://www.openspaceauthority.org ............................................. Thursday, June 10, 2010 (6:30 pm - 9:00 pm) Water, Rivers and People / Agua, Ríos y Pueblos: Images of the global effort to defend rivers and human rights City: Berkeley Description: Photography exhibit opening and discussion This international collaboration is an homage to those to fight to defend rivers and the people who depend on them. Though striking imagery by celebrated photographers and bilingual documentation, the exhibition charts inspiring examples of rivers that have been protected by citizen action, and of community-led efforts to provide water for people in affordable, sustainable and effective ways. The exhibit opening includes a talk led by international water rights activists and participating photographers at 6:30 pm. Exhibit showcased through August 31. Cost: Free Location: The David Brower Center, 2150 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704, (Near Downtown Berkeley BART) (map) Contact: Amy Tobin, 510-809-0900 Presented by: The David Brower Center in partnership with International Rivers and the Madera Group Websites: http://www.browercenter.org/exhibitions/upcoming ............................................. Thursday, June 10, 2010 (7:30 pm - 8:30 pm) Bay Area Raccoons City: San Francisco Description: What does a mother raccoon do when her baby is dangling 15 feet up from the end of a beam? How much do we have to worry about raccoon roundworm? Do raccoons make good pets? Raccoons are a ubiquitous and easily-seen wildlife neighbor. Characterized as vicious, greedy, mischievous, smart or adorable, depending on who you talk to, raccoons occupy a prominent place in urban wildlife lore. But what are they really like? Raccoons have some amazing physical traits and behaviors that aren't commonly known. Come hear Megan Isadore, a naturalist and wildlife rehabilitator with Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue tell stories, show slides and answer questions about our masked wildlife neighbors. Cost: Free. Location: Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way Contact: Patrick Schlemmer, (415) 225-3830, jkodiak*earthlink.net Presented by: San Francisco Naturalist Society Websites: http://www.sfns.org ............................................. Saturday, June 11, 2010 (10:30 am - 12:30 pm) Herbs in the Garden, Herbs in the Kitchen City: Palo Alto Description: Time to plant an organic herb garden! Bring a beautiful diversity to your garden with a variety of culinary and medicinal herbs. They bring harmony and health to us and our gardens. Their beauty, fragrance, flowers (that attract beneficial insects) and everlasting qualities enable them to be brought indoors to share and enjoy. Learn how to grow and harvest perennial and annual herbs, herbs in containers, and essential herbs for the kitchen. You will take home herb cuttings, recipes and plant lists. Cost: $31 + $5 materials fee Location: 559 College Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, 94306 Contact: http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org/upcomingclasses.htm, 650-493-6072 Presented by: Common Ground Garden Supply and Education Center Websites: http://herbskitchen.eventbrite.com, http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org/index.htm ............................................. Saturday, June 12, 2010 (2:00 am - 2:00 pm) Multiple Dates: Saturday, June 12, 10am - 2pm, and weekly Sustainable, Localist, Lifestyle Beehive Market City: Berkeley Description: Beehive Market is a weekly, localist, sustainable lifestyle market at the Berkeley Adult School that features organic produce, an epicurean organic food court, and sustainable products from local companies including alternative transportation, childrens' and pet products, apparel, personal care, and garden products. Vendors will include Frog Hollow Farm, City Car Share, O Chame, Mind Your Tongue, Langier Farms, A1 Sun, Kinesys, Grateful Body, Embodies , and McEvoy/Sapothecary. Indie Bands will play every week beginning with Jahlectrik (Emo Reggae,) on opening day, B-Players (Hillbilly Swing) on June 19th and Victoria avec Zweng (Post Modern Cabaret) on the 26th of June. Cost: Free. Location: Berkeley Adult School Parking Lot, 1701 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley Contact: Isaac Cronin, 510-644-9517, icpr1*sbcglobal.net Presented by: Beehive Market Websites: http://www.thebeehivemarket.com ............................................. Saturday, June 12, 2010 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm) New Moon Weeding at the Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline City: Oakland Description: Celebrate the beginning of a new lunar cycle and pull some weeds at the Martin Luther King Jr. Shoreline! Volunteers will increase habitat for endangered birds and wildlife like the salt marsh harvest mouse and the California clapper rail. Other activities include collecting native seeds and shoreline clean up. Due to the sensitive nature of the restoration site, space is limited and RSVP is requested. If you have filled out a form on one of our partner websites it does not mean that you will be included in our event. You must sign up on Save The Bay’s website at www.savesfbay.org/bayevents. Cost: Free Location: Directions will be provided upon registration. (map) Contact: Natalie Lavan, 510-452-9261 X109, natalie*savesfbay.org Presented by: Save The Bay Websites: http://www.savesfbay.org/bayevents, http://www.savesfbay.org ............................................. Saturday, June 12, 2010 (9:00 am - 1:00 pm) Saturday Habitat Restoration Day • An Acterra Event City: Palo Alto Description: Restore habitat, enjoy yourself and breathe the fresh air at the lovely Pearson-Arastradero Preserve! 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month (2nd and 3rd in Nov and Dec) from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm unless otherwise noted. No experience is necessary. We will meet at the Gateway Facility, down the trail from the Pearson-Arastradero Preserve parking lot on Arastradero Road, just north of Page Mill Road. We start promptly at 9:00 am. Cost: Free Location: 1530 Arastradero Rd. Palo Alto, CA 94304 (map) Contact: Verna Kirkendall, 650-962-9876 x315, vernak*acterra.org Presented by: Acterra Websites: http://www.acterra.org/programs/stewardship/get_involved.html#restoration, http://www.acterra.org ............................................. Saturday, June 12, 2010 (10:00 am - 5:00 pm) seminar on edible and medicinal plants of Bay Area City: Sunnyvale, CA Description: Bay Area herbalist/botanist Tellur Fenner will give a seminar on how to identify and use weeds commonly found in our backyards and our area. The two-part event will include a side show in the morning of about 25 of the most common weeds and give ideas on how to use them instead of spraying. After a brief lunch, we will head to Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve to identify plants, discuss methods of preparation, harvesting ethics, and issues of botanical safety. Cost: $40 with preregistration, $45 at the door Location: Conference Room, Toyota of Sunnyvale, 898 West El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 (map) Contact: Tellur Fenner, fragrantgarden*yahoo.com Presented by: Tellur Fenner Websites: http://www.bluewindbmc.com/ ............................................. Saturday, June 12, 2010 (10:00 am - 3:30 pm) Fountain Thistle Walk and Restoration City: San Mateo Description: Join Ken Himes and Jake Sigg for a stroll into the usually inaccessible Crystal Springs Watershed to search for the endangered Fountain Thistle. Then after lunch at 1pm, join in on a restoration work party on nearby Caltrans land at highways 92/280 to remove pampas grass and shrub seedlings on a steep hillside that is mostly wet and slippery, so sturdy boots with good traction are a necessity. Gloves and tools will be provided. The work party is from 1 pm to 3.30 pm. See event directions at http://wildequity.org/events. RSVP required: e-mail jakesigg[at]earthlink[dot]net. Cost: Free Location: The 10 a.m. meeting location for the walk is the Lexington Avenue Gate: South end of Lexington Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94402. Take Bunker Hill Drive exit from Interstate 280, go east on Bunker Hill, take the first right turn onto Lexington Avenue. Take Lexington Avenue to its southern terminus. Park on Lexington Ave. Contact: Barbara Beth, info*wildequity.org Presented by: Wild Equity Institute Websites: http://wildequity.org ............................................. Saturday, June 12, 2010 (10:30 am - 12:30 pm) Herbs in the Garden, Herbs in the Kitchen City: Palo Alto Description: Time to plant an organic herb garden! Bring a beautiful diversity to your garden with a variety of culinary and medicinal herbs. They bring harmony and health to us and our gardens. Their beauty, fragrance, flowers (that attract beneficial insects) and everlasting qualities enable them to be brought indoors to share and enjoy. Learn how to grow and harvest perennial and annual herbs, herbs in containers, and essential herbs for the kitchen. You will take home herb cuttings, recipes and plant lists. Cost: $31 + $5 materials fee Location: 559 College Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, 94306 (map) Contact: http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org/upcomingclasses.htm, 650-493-6072, info*commongroundinpaloalto.org Presented by: Common Ground Garden Supply and Education Center Websites: http://herbskitchen.eventbrite.com, http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org/index.htm ............................................. Saturday, June 12, 2010 (8:30 pm - 10:30 pm) Starry Nights City: Morgan Hill Description: Join OSA staff and docents for an evening under the stars. See the constellations through our telescopes or set up your own. Stargazers of all stripes from experienced astronomers to the simply curious are invited to take advantage of Rancho Cañada del Oro’s dark skies. Bring binoculars, beach chairs, warm clothes and flashlights with red cellophane to protect your night vision. Pets and alcohol are prohibited. Meet at the Casa Loma Road parking lot. Cost: free Location: Rancho Canada del Oro Open Space Preserve, Casa Loma Road, end of public access Contact: Teri Rogoway, 408-224-7476, trogoway*openspaceauthority.org Presented by: Santa Clara County Open Space Authority Websites: http://www.openspaceauthority.org ............................................. Multiple Dates: Registration deadline: Sun, June 13; Course runs June 16th - August 28th, Wed 6:30-9:30pm, Sat 9am-5pm Urban Permaculture Design Course in SF City: San Francisco Description: Deadline for registration: June 13th Join us for our Summer session of the Urban PDC in San Francisco. The course begins on June 16th and runs on Wednesday evening 6:30pm-9:30pm and Saturday all day from 9am-5pm Our classroom/garden in Potrero Hill has undergone a transformation. Featuring over 70 fruit and nut trees on just 5,000 square feet and dense plantings http://www.18thandrhodeisland.org Our second site of interest is the Hayes Valley Farm which just begun a few weeks ago and is transforming the old Central Freeway in the heart of SF into a productive site and education center http://www.hayesvalleyfarm.com Cost: $750 with sliding scale. Location: 18th & Rhode Island Permaculture Demo Garden, 18th and Rhode Island, San Francisco Contact: David Cody, 415-260-6570, dcody99*hotmail.com Presented by: Urban Permaculture Institute Websites: http://www.permaculture-sf.org/urban-pdc.html ............................................. Wednesday, June 16, 2010 (6:00 pm - 7:00 pm) Lecture on Creating a Healthier & More Sustainable Lifestyle City: Burlingame Description: Did you know that for every 600 square feet of turf you will pay $1000 a year to maintain it? Do you want to get rid of it? Frank Niccoli will discuss how to accomplish that goal by informing you what to plant and how to water efficiently. Please bring your questions. Cost: Free Location: Where: Burlingame Main Library, 480 Primrose Avenue, Lane Room. Please use the Bellevue Avenue entrance. Contact: Kathy Aird, kathyaird*aol.com Presented by: Citizens Environmental Council of Burlingame Websites: ............................................. Wednesday, June 16, 2010 (9:30 pm - 9:30 pm) Multiple Dates: Wed, June 16 through Sat, Aug 28, most weeks Wed 6:30-9:30pm & Sat 9am-5pm; 85 hour course Urban Permaculture Design Course in SF City: San Francisco Description: Join us for our Summer session of the Urban PDC in San Francisco. Join us for our Summer session of the Urban PDC in San Francisco. The course begins on June 16th and runs on Wednesday evening 6:30pm-9:30pm and Saturday all day from 9am-5pm Our classroom/garden in Potrero Hill has undergone a transformation. Featuring over 70 fruit and nut trees on just 5,000 square feet and dense plantings http://www.18thandrhodeisland.org Our second site of interest is the Hayes Valley Farm which just begun a few weeks ago and is transforming the old Central Freeway in the heart of SF into a productive site and education center http://www.hayesvalleyfarm.com Cost: $750 with sliding scale. Location: 18th & Rhode Island Permaculture Demo Garden, 18th and Rhode Island, San Francisco Contact: David Cody, 415-260-6570, dcody99*hotmail.com Presented by: Urban Permaculture Institute Websites: http://www.permaculture-sf.org/urban-pdc.html ............................................. Saturday, June 19, 2010 (5:00 am - 5:00 pm) Solar Energy and Efficiency Fair City: Santa Rosa Description: This offers opportunities to learn about solar energy,energy efficiency,and financing options, including the popular*Pathway to Clean Energy*, a step-by-step educational experience about how to "First Reduce,Then Produce".The theme "Make the Move To Clean Energy," will offer people to talk to experts on solar installations,energy efficiency projects, and financing institutions.The fair includes keynote speakers,panel discussions,workshops, displays, energy efficiency information,solar vendor booths,nonprofit/public agency educational booths,a green jobs zone, live local music, local food vendors, local wines, organic beer, and a family fun area in one convenient venue and free to the public. Cost: Free. Location: Finley Park, 1800 W College Ave, Santa Rosa Contact: Michelle Deem, 707-284-9799 Presented by: Solar Sonoma County Websites: http://solarsonomacounty.org/ ............................................. Saturday, June 19, 2010 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) Youth Conference: Breaking Ground City: San Francisco Description: SFPT invites you to Breaking Ground Urban Gardening Youth Conference! It is free, and open to all Bay Area high school students. Registration is from 9-10am, & the conference runs 10-4pm. Why should YOU attend? -Our workshops are by youth, for youth and feature hands-on, learn-to-do-it-yourself activities -Discover our Green Jobs panel offering tons of jobs and internship opportunities. -Enjoy excellent food and live entertainment! -Learn how to get involved in projects improving YOUR community! Register in seconds at http://tiny.cc/xrvm3. You can be the first to know about our newest workshop updates by “liking” our facebook fan page at http://tiny.cc/sumta Cost: Free for all Bay Area high school students! Location: San Francisco County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park, just next to Strybing Arboretum (9th Ave @ Lincoln Way)., , Taking public transportation? The 71, 16X, 44, 43, and 6 buses as well as the N Judah all stop within 2 blocks of your destination! Contact: Shamsi, 415 750 5110, intern*sfpt.org Presented by: San Francisco Parks Trust, San Francisco Department of Public Works, San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department Websites: http://tiny.cc/xrvm3, http://www.sfpt.org ............................................. Saturday, June 19, 2010 (9:00 am - 2:30 pm) Coyote Valley Wildlife Corridor Tour City: Coyote Valley Description: Join us for a bus tour of Coyote Valley. In addition to being the last remaining piece of the Valley of Heart’s Delight this land is a wildlife corridor for mountain lions, coyotes, bobcats, badgers, and other species to roam between the Santa Cruz Mountains and the Mt. Hamilton range. Committee for Green Foothills has long advocated for the preservation of Coyote Valley. Speakers from CGF, De Anza, SCVWD, Santa Clara County Creeks Coalition and Silicon Valley Land Conservancy will cover: Gavilan’s proposed new campus, High Speed Rail, the creeks corridor, mammal and bird migration patterns, and the planning and land use plans that continue to threaten this area. Cost: $85; $65 for CGF Members Location: Bus tour of the Coyote Valley Wildlife Corridor from Cupertino through Morgan Hill. (map) Contact: Wendee Crofoot, (650) 968-7243 x314, info*greenfoothills.org Presented by: Committee for Green Foothills Websites: http://greenfoothills.org ............................................. Saturday, June 19, 2010 (10:00 am - 1:00 pm) Workshop: Gardening from the Ground Up City: Palo Alto Description: Healthy soil is the foundation of a healthy garden. Understanding your soil will help you grow a blossoming garden this season and for seasons to come. Backyard composting, sheet mulching basics and other soil building techniques will be covered during this workshop. After attending this workshop, Palo Alto residents will receive a voucher for a Biostack™ compost bin provided at a reduced cost by the City. Pre-register with the Santa Clara County Home Composting Program at www.ReduceWaste.org or call 408-918-4640 - classes with low sign-ups will be cancelled. Cost: $20 materials fee, which includes a Bay-Friendly Gardening Book Location: Palo Alto Art Center Auditorium, 1313 Newell Rd, Palo Alto (weather permitting, we will be at Community Garden next door) Contact: Composting Program Staff, 408-918-4640 Presented by: Santa Clara County Home Composting Program in partnership with Acterra Stewardship Websites: http://www.ReduceWaste.org ............................................. Saturday, June 19, 2010 (10:30 am - 12:30 pm) Gopher and Mole Control City: Palo Alto Description: Gardeners, farmers and landscapers will learn humane tools for control of gophers and moles. Barriers ranging from gopher baskets to underground fence designs will be discussed. Thomas will discuss the ways to attract natural predators and examine the many types of gopher repellents and trapping techniques, live and fatal. Urban myths will also be covered. Special emphasis will be on the "Surface Method" of trapping gophers and moles that requires very little digging or disturbance of landscapes. Tracking and animal identification and biology will also be presented. Cost: $31 Location: 559 College Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, 94306 Contact: http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org/upcomingclasses.htm, 650-493-6072 Presented by: Common Ground Garden Supply and Education Center Websites: http://gophercontrol.eventbrite.com, http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org/index.htm ............................................. Saturday, June 19, 2010 (9:00 pm - 12:00 pm) California Seablite Habitat Restoration City: San Francisco Description: Join Michael Chassé of the National Park Service to restore Crissy Field Marsh and create habitat for reintroduction of the endangered California Seablite. Meet at the Presidio Transit Center, 215 Lincoln Blvd at Graham Street, San Francisco, CA 94129, across from the Fire Station and near the Presidio Main Post. RSVP: Call 415-561-2857 or email michael_chasse[at]nps[dot]gov. Part of the GGNP Endangered Species Big Year, a race against time to see and save the Park’s endangered species. For more info: http://wildequity.org and see the calendar for upcoming Big Year trips and activities. Cost: Free Location: Meet at the Presidio Transit Center, 215 Lincoln Blvd at Graham Street, San Francisco, CA 94129, across from the Fire Station and near the Presidio Main Post. Contact: Barbara Beth, info*wildequity.org Presented by: Wild Equity Institute Websites: http://wildequity.org ............................................. Sunday, June 20, 2010 (9:00 am - 1:00 pm) Hike: Solstice Here and Now City: San Jose Description: Join OSA docents on a Solstice hike to focus your senses, get in touch with your environment and learn about the significance of the Solstice in different cultures. This 5.6-mile hike on Sierra Vista’s Boccardo Trail is suitable for adults and children 8 and older. The mostly sunny trail involves a 1,250-foot elevation gain. Wear sun protection, bring water and a snack and consider hiking poles. Meet at Alum Rock Park across from YSI. $6 parking fee. Cost: $6 parking fee Location: Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve, Access through Alum Rock Park, Penitencia Creek Road Contact: Teri Rogoway, 408-224-7476, trogoway*openspaceauthority.org Presented by: Santa Clara County Open Space Authority Websites: http://www.openspaceauthority.org ............................................. Monday, June 21, 2010 (1:00 pm - 1:30 pm) Multiple Dates: June 23, June 24 Talk on the Buzz on Bees City: San Jose Description: Happy Hollow Park & Zoo is celebrating “National Pollinator Week” with Bee Talks given by our resident Bee Keeper, Steve Demkowski. Come learn about these important pollinators, their fascinating lives, how vital they are to our ecosystem and what we can all do to help save these critical creatures. In 2007, National Pollinator Week was officially declared by the U.S. Senate in order to recognize the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture and to support efforts to increase awareness about pollinators. Cost: Included with admission $12 Location: Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (map) Contact: Vanessa Rogier, 408-794-6404, Vanessa*bayarea.net Presented by: Happy Hollow Park & Zoo and Willow Glen Honey Websites: http://www.hhpz.org ............................................. Tuesday, June 22, 2010 (10:00 am - 11:00 am) Free Webinar: California's New Mandatory Commercial Recycling Rule City: Online Description: Will you be in compliance? Join us on June 22nd to learn about the implications of California's AB32 Mandatory Commercial Recycling Measure, including when it goes into effect and what it means for your business. Learn about compliance issues, savings opportunities from increased diversion, and the 7 steps of a successful waste reduction program. Cost: Free Location: Register now at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/968727992 (map) Contact: Janine Kubert, 415-332-9977, support*ireuse.com Presented by: iReuse Websites: http://www.ireuse.com ............................................. Tuesday, June 22, 2010 (9:00 pm - 9:00 pm) EcoTuesday :: Featuring Amazon Watch :: June 22nd City: San Francisco Description: EcoTuesday, a unique, structured monthly networking event for sustainable business leaders held concurrently in eight cities across the country, will feature Paul Paz y Mino and Cyndie Berg of Amazon Watch as our speakers for the June event in San Francisco. EcoTuesday is a networking event for sustainable business. Every event features a 20 minute keynote by an industry thought-leader, followed by the hallmark "Introduction Circle" where all participants have an opportunity to share about their about passion and find like-minded collaborators. Events take place nationwide on the fourth Tuesday of the month. Cost: $5 with online registration ($10 at the door). Location: The Box SF, 1069 Howard Street, San Francisco Contact: EcoTuesday :: The Sustainable Business Leader's Networking Forum, ecotuesday*ecotuesday.com Presented by: EcoTuesday :: The Sustainable Business Leader's Networking Forum Websites: http://ecotuesday.com, http://www.ecotuesday.com ............................................. Meet the Author: Eric Pooley, "The CLimate War" City: Palo Alto Description: Why has the United States, almost alone in the industrial world, not even started to reduce carbon emissions? Eric Pooley is the author of THE CLIMATE WAR, the first-ever narrative about the campaign to get serious about global warming. Bill Clinton calls it "riveting." Time Magazine calls it "masterful." David Roberts of Grist calls it "storytelling alchemy, apage-turner and a must-read." Come hear Eric read from his new book and discuss the oil spill, the climate bill, and the politics that so far have stopped us from taking action. Cost: Free Location: Books Inc, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, California 94301 Contact: Books Inc, 650-321-0600 Presented by: Books Inc Websites: http://www.booksinc.net/event/eric-pooley ............................................. Thursday, June 24, 2010 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm) Art Auction: Ecocity Dreamin' City: San Francisco Description: First annual silent art auction benefit for Ecocity Builders. 6pm hors d'oeuveres 6-9pm silent auction 7pm artist talk by Richard Register followed by a live auction of a Richard Register drawing 8:30pm bidding closes for silent auction, winners announced Ecocity Builders is a non-profit organization dedicated to reshaping cities, towns and villages for the long-term health of human and natural systems. www.ecocitybuilders.org register online: www.regonline.com/ecocity_builders_benefit Cost: $50 (fee goes towards bidding) Location: SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission St. (map) Contact: Kirstin Miller, 510-452-9522, kirstin*ecocitybuilders.org Presented by: Ecocity Builders Websites: http://ecocitybuilders.org, http://www.ecocitybuilders.org/calendar.html ............................................. Thursday, June 24, 2010 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm) Reading and Discussion: Eric Pooley's The Climate War City: San Francisco Description: Why has our political system been unable to respond to the threat of global climate change? Will the horrific oil spill make it easier or harder to pass climate legislation? Eric Pooley is the author of THE CLIMATE WAR -- a narrative about the people who are trying to get this done, and the people who are trying to stop them. Bill Clinton calls it "riveting." TIME calls it "masterful." Come hear Eric read and discuss his book. Cost: $7 students, $12 members, $20 non-members Location: The Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94105-2885 (map) Contact: The Commonwealth Club, (415) 597-6724 Presented by: The Commonwealth Club Websites: http://tickets.commonwealthclub.org/ ............................................. Friday, June 25, 2010 (5:30 am - 5:30 pm) Elements: An Eco-Art Conference City: Berkeley Description: Participate in Elements, an Eco-Art Conference for artists, ecologists and everyone concerned with the environment. Enjoy eco-art panels, film festival, discussion groups, art-making, performance art and activism awards. Think Green! Bring recycled registration badge, postcards made with recycled material, your own waterbottle, seek alternatives to driving solo. Take home a piece of art - swap your handmade recycled postcards at the trading wall, make a prayer flag, decorate your registration badge. Enjoy organic, sustainable food by Back to Earth. Register online at http://elements.eventbrite.com and spend a day being "green!" Cost: $90.00. Location: David Brower Center, 2150 Allston Way, Berkeley Contact: Susan Kraft, 650-444-1354, szn.art*gmail.com Presented by: Women's Caucus for Art Websites: http://sbawca.org/blue_planet/index.html, http://www.nationalwca.org/ ............................................. Saturday, June 26, 2010 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm) Summer Weeding at the Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline (Oakland) City: Oakland Description: The sun is shining and the tide is high! Come out and help us pull invasive weeds at the Martin Luther King Jr. Shoreline in Oakland. Our work ensures that endangered species such as the California clapper rail will have a place to call home. The MLK Jr. Shoreline is host to a number of scenic views, walking paths and picnic sites, so plan to stay and enjoy this lovely summer day! Cost: Free Location: Directions will be provided upon registration (map) Contact: Natalie Lavan, 510-452-9261 X109, bayevents*savesfbay.org Presented by: SAVE THE BAY Websites: http://http:/www.savesfbay.org/bayevents ............................................. Saturday, June 26, 2010 (10:30 am - 12:30 pm) Wisdom Shoes City: Palo Alto 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: $30 Location: 559 College Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, 94306 Contact: http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org/upcomingclasses.htm, 650-493-6072 Presented by: Common Ground Garden Supply and Education Center Websites: http://wisdomshoes.eventbrite.com, http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org/index.htm ............................................. Saturday, June 26, 2010 (7:00 pm - 7:00 pm) Multiple Dates: Reception Saturday, Jun 26, 5-7pm; Public showing from Jun 19 - 26 Blue Planet Reception City: San Francisco Description: The Pacific Region Women's Caucus for Art presents "Blue Planet," a national juried eco-art exhibition. "Blue Planet" examines and explores social, political and economic issues related to water. Given that water covers 70% of our "Blue Planet," this exhibition is an opportunity to re-envision, reclaim, remediate and restore our relationships with this most precious resource. Southern California eco-artist and juror, Kim Abeles, has selected 56 artists, whose works range from video to traditional media. Kim Abeles has received fellowships from J. Paul Getty Trust Fund for the Visual Arts, Pollack-Krasner Foundation, and others. Public showing from Jun 19 - 26. Cost: 0.00. Location: SOMARTS Cultural Center, 934 Brannan St, San Francisco Contact: Susan Kraft, 650-444-1354, szn.art*gmail.com Presented by: Women's Caucus for Art Websites: http://sbawca.org/blue_planet/art_exibition.html, http://www.nationalwca.org/ ............................................. |
