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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
Websiteshttp://www.spcwc.org
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Saturday,  March 1, 2008   (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Remove invasive weeds at Eden Landing Ecological Reserve
City: Hayward
Description:  Be one of the first volunteers to restore this former salt pond and important habitat area by helping us remove non-native plants such as fennel and salt bush. No experience necessary, all ages welcome. Gloves, tools and all instruction are provided. Each event is led by Save The Bay staff, who are certified in CPR and Wilderness First Aid, all site projects have been planned to insure safety.
This project is in partnership with the California Department of Fish and Game. Due to the sensitive nature of the restoration site, space is limited and RSVP is requested.

Cost: Free
Location: Directions will be provided upon RSVP.  
Contact: Jennie Pardi, 510 452 9261 x119, bayevents*savesfbay.org
Presented by: Save The Bay
Websiteshttp://www.savesfbay.org/bayevents
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Saturday,  March 1, 2008   (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Late winter planting project at San Francisquito Creek
City: Palo Alto
Description:  We are in the final days of planting season, and we need your help to reach our goal of planting 27,000 plants Bay-wide. Join us this day to plant natives like tufted hairgrass and blue elderberry along the paths at the Baylands.
This program is part of Save The Bay’s ongoing wetland restoration projects with our site partner the City of Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve.

No experience necessary, all ages welcome.
Due to the sensitive nature of the restoration site, space is limited and RSVP is requested. Please signup online at www.saveSFbay.org/bayevents or contact Jennie Pardi

Cost: Free
Location: Directions will be provided upon RSVP.  
Contact: Jennie Pardi, 510 452 9261 x119, bayevents*savesfbay.org
Presented by: Save The Bay
Websiteshttp://www.savesfbay.org/bayevents
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Saturday,  March 1, 2008   (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Workshop: How to Make and Use Biodeisel
City: San Francisco
Description:  Is it really possible to transform everyday cooking oil into safe and reliable fuel?

Yes—and in this popular class you’ll learn everything you need to run your vehicle on 100% biodiesel, from testing the fuel, brewing the biodiesel, washing it, filtering it, and putting it in your vehicle.

In this hands-on class, you’ll also learn:
• How to make fuel from fresh vegetable oil or restaurant waste oil
• How a biodiesel processor works
• How to maintain your biodiesel vehicle

Cost: $125.00
Location: Exact Location to be announced, call the Solar Living Center 707-744-2017 for information.  
Contact: Solar Living Center, 707-744-2017, sli*solarliving.org
Presented by: Solar Living Institute
Websiteshttp://solarliving.org
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Saturday,  March 1, 2008   (9:00 am - 12:30 pm)
Getting Started School Garden Design
City: oakland
Description:  GETTING STARTED SCHOOL GARDEN DESIGN
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).

Cost: $29.00
Location: Saint Elizabeth High School, Oakland, CA  
Contact: Anu Basnet, 510 665 3430, anu*thewatershedproject.org
Presented by: theWatershedproject
Websiteshttp://www.watershedproject.org, http://www.thewatershedproject.org
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Saturday,  March 1, 2008   (9:30 am - 3:00 pm)
Mountain Bike Tour on Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail
City: north of Santa Cruz
Description:  Mountain Bike from Waddell Beach to beautiful Berry Creek Falls in Big Basin Redwoods State Park. First 6.4 miles in are by bike, then lock bikes and hike remaining half mile to falls. Trail surface alternates between dirt, gravel and compressed needles-- muddy and narrow in places, and loose rocks and branches litter trail, so no beginner cyclists, please! Two river crossings with no bridge, so proper footwear and adventurous spirit essential.Sign up to hike at http://www.sempervirens.org/hikes.htm.

Cost: Free, but reservations are required.
Location: Waddell Beach, Highway 1 - directions will be sent upon reservation  
Contact: Melanie Kimbel, 650-968-4509, mkimbel*sempervirens.org
Presented by: Sempervirens Fund
Websiteshttp://www.sempervirens.org
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Saturday,  March 1, 2008   (9:30 am - 1:30 pm)
Multiple Dates: Sat Apr 12, Sat May 31
Hike the Lompico Headwaters Forest
City: Felton
Description:  Are you looking for a slow paced hike where you can enjoy the beauty of Lompico Headwaters? This is the hike for you! As Lompico residents, we will be honored to host you on this hike and provide time at the turnaround spot for photography (low light conditions), sketching, or just enjoying the wonderful solitude the redwood forest within this steep canyon. Bring a walking stick if this is appropriate for you, and shoes that work well in slippery conditions.

Please note: Due to the quiet nature of this hike, it is not suitable for most younger children or those looking more for a vigorous outing.

Call, email or go online to make a hike reservation.

Cost: Free, but reservations are required.
Location: Trail head is hidden and hard to find. Meeting site will be sent to you upon reservation.  
Contact: Melanie Kimbel, 650-968-4509, mkimbel*sempervirens.org
Presented by: Sempervirens Fund
Websiteshttp://www.sempervirens.org
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Saturday,  March 1, 2008   (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Class - Blueberries & other small fruits
City: Palo Alto
Description:  You will learn how to select, plant, and maintain blueberries and other wonderful small fruits for home growing. Nancy will cover her favorite delectables such as Chilean guavas, mulberries, autumn olives (Eleagnus multiflora), raspberries and white sapote. Included in the instruction will be special soil preparations, best varieties for the Peninsula and South Bay, and trellising techniques for raspberries. (1.5 CEUs). To register call 650-493-6072.

Cost: $25
Location: 559 College Avenue, Palo Alto, 94306  
Contact: Patricia Becker, 650-493-6072, manager*commongroundinpaloalto.org
Presented by: Common Ground
Websiteshttp://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org
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Sunday,  March 2, 2008   (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Workshop: Find Your Dream Job in Biodiesel
City: San Francisco
Description:  The explosive growth in demand for biodiesel has created unique opportunities for career seekers and entrepreneurs alike. This course will provide insight into the burgeoning biodiesel industry with an insider’s view of benefits and challenges.

We will focus on where your skills and interests may be applicable – from crop production to distribution and education to policy.

Course topics include:
• An overview of the industry
• Finding your opportunity
• Future of the industry: best career choices and entrepreneurial opportunities

Cost: $125.00
Location: Exact Location TBA, call 707-744-2017 for more info.  
Contact: Solar Living Institute, 707-744-2017, sli*solarliving.org
Presented by: Solar Living Institute
Websiteshttp://www.solarliving.org
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Wednesday,  March 5, 2008   (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
Native Plant Nursery Days
City: Oakland
Description:  Volunteers will plant upland species like California poppy, western goldenrod, California bee plant and sticky monkey flower that will showcase beautiful flowers and provide habitat and food resources for pollinators and other animals. This program is part of Save The Bay’s ongoing wetland restoration projects with our site partner East Bay Regional Park District.
No experience necessary, all ages welcome.
Due to the sensitive nature of the restoration site, space is limited and RSVP is requested. Please signup online at www.saveSFbay.org/bayevents or contact Jennie Pardi.

Cost: Free
Location: Directions will be provided upon RSVP.  
Contact: Jennie Pardi, 510 452 9261 x119, bayevents*savesfbay.org
Presented by: Save The Bay
Websiteshttp://www.savesfbay.org/bayevents
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Thursday,  March 6, 2008   (10:00 am - 12:30 pm)
Multiple Dates: Repeats Wed Mar 19
Docent-Led Hikes in Little Basin
City: Boulder Creek
Description:  Hike the 2-mile Tanbark Trail through mighty redwoods, peeling madrones, and primeval ferns. Little Basin is home to deer, bobcats, coyotes, hawks, salamanders and so much more. Spectacular redwood groves await your visit to this magical place. Explore the campground and trail before it becomes the newest addition to Big Basin Redwoods State Park. Sign up to hike at http://www.sempervirens.org/hikes.htm

Cost: Free, but reservations are required.
Location: Little Basin, 21700 Little Basin Road, Boulder Creek – directions will be sent upon reservation  
Contact: Melanie Kimbel, 650-968-4509, mkimbel*sempervirens.org
Presented by: Sempervirens Fund
Websiteshttp://www.sempervirens.org
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Thursday,  March 6, 2008   (7:00 pm - 8:30 pm)
Multiple Dates: (every 2 weeks) 3/20; 4/3; and 4/17
The Low Carbon Diet--"Lose 5000 pounds in a month!"
City: Palo Alto, Stanford campus
Description:  Acterra and Stanford Health Improvement Program are co-sponsoring an action-oriented class to help individuals and communities reduce their "carbon footprints" which contribute to climate change--in a practical, fun way. The 4-session (meeting every other week) course will utilize the illustrated Low Carbon Diet reader from Empowerment Institute to help guide the class. More than a list of eco-friendly actions, the class helps you actually implement changes, including calculating current CO2 footprint, supporting your efforts at reduction, and tracking progress. Pls. register by 2/25 to be assured of receiving a reader.

Cost: $65 (includes reader)
Location: Hoover Pavilion, 211 Quarry, Palo Alto, 94304  
Contact: Health Improvement Program/ Jane, (650) 498-4744
Presented by: Acterra and Stanford Health Improvement Program
Websiteshttp://hip.stanford.edu (go to "classes", use code lcd-01)
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Saturday,  March 8, 2008   (1:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Fun: Kudos for Trees
City: Palo Alto
Description:  Come celebrate trees on Arbor Day with Canopy. There will be tree art, acorn planting and plenty of tree stories to go around.

Cost: free
Location: The Children's Library, 1276 Harriet Stree  (map)
Contact: genevra ornelas, 650-964-6110, genevra*canopy.org
Presented by: canopy
Websiteshttp://www.canopy.org
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Saturday,  March 8, 2008   (9:00 am - 2:30 pm)
Plant and Paddle Bair Island with Save The Bay
City: Redwood City
Description:  Join us as we paddle canoes out to Middle Bair Island and help restore native wetland habitat at this site that is normally off-limits to the public. Our goal is to plant 2,500 native plants like gumplant, alkali health and jaumea this winter and you will be part of this exciting process!

All canoe and restoration equipment is provided, minimum age 10. Each event is led by Save The Bay staff trained in CPR and Wilderness First Aid and all sites have been scouted for a safe journey. RSVP is required.

Cost: $25 Save The Bay members, $35 Non-members
Location: Directions will be provided upon RSVP.  
Contact: Jennie Pardi, 510 452 9261 x119, bayevents*savesfbay.org
Presented by: Save The Bay
Websiteshttp://www.savesfbay.org/bayevents
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Saturday,  March 8, 2008   (10:00 am - 12:30 pm)
Groceries From The Garden
City: richmond
Description:  GROCERIES FROM THE GARDEN
Do your students know far food travels from the farm to their forks. This workshop will provide you with ideas and activities that illustrate the benefits of local, sustainable agriculture. In this course you will:
• Learn to map where your food comes from
• Explore the essentials for a classroom cooking kit
• Test kid-friendly, healthy recipes using food from the garden

You will receive ACTIVITIES to link your garden to curriculum appropriate to your grade level & correlated to state standards
• COURSE READER with lesson plans
• SEEDS for your garden
• EASY RECIPES you can follow with your students

Cost: $29
Location: UC Berkeley Field Station, Richmond, CA  
Contact: Anu Basnet, 510 665 3430, anu*thewatershedproject.org
Presented by: thewatershedproject.org
Websiteshttp://www.thewatershedproject.org
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Saturday,  March 8, 2008   (10:30 am - 12:30 pm)
Class - Growing terrific tomatoes
City: Palo Alto
Description:  Learn which tomatoes have really great flavor, reliable production and the ability to hold up under regular garden conditions. You will learn her favorite trellising methods, soil preparation and what NOT to do, and how to avoid the brown crispy-foliage-blues so a bountiful harvest will be yours until frost. Tomatoes featured will be the result of her 25 years of hands-on tomato research. (1 CEU). To register call 650-493-6072.

Cost: $25
Location: 559 College Avenue, Palo Alto, 94306  
Contact: Patricia Becker, 650-493-6072, manager*commongroundinpaloalto.org
Presented by: Common Ground
Websiteshttp://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org
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Saturday,  March 8, 2008   (11:00 am - 1:00 pm)
Celebrate Arbor Day in Mountain View
City: Mountain View
Description:  Enjoy free activities such as children’s arts and crafts, face painting, a guided tree walk in Pioneer Park and complimentary hot dogs and drinks. Various public agencies and volunteer environmental groups will have information booths set up to learn more about trees, composting and much, much more. A tree climbing demonstration by the City of Mountain View’s Forestry Division is also scheduled. To musically complement the day, the lively bluegrass group ‘bout Time! will perform.

Cost: Free
Location: Pioneer Park, between City Hall and Mountain View Public Library  
Contact: Bruce Hulburt, 650 903-6262, bruce.hurlburt*mountainview.gov
Presented by: City of Mountain View
Websiteshttp://www.ci.mtnview.ca.us/news/displaynews.asp?NewsID=114, http://www.ci.mtnview.ca.us/
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Saturday,  March 8, 2008   (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Arbor Day Celebration at Palo Alto Children’s Library
City: Palo Alto
Description:  Kids can engage in an array of fun, hands-on activities at the Arbor Day celebration organized by Canopy and the Children’s Library. Grades K-5 and their families will be able to enjoy various tree themed activities including:
• A tree book display
• Tree story time
• A brief Arbor Day ceremony
• A romping neighborhood tree walk
• Fun, hands-on acorn and tree activities
• Hand-outs for coloring and informational pieces about trees

Cost: Free
Location: Palo Alto Children’s Library, 1276 Harriet Street, Palo Alto, 94303, 650.329.2436  
Contact: Genevra Ornelas at Canopy, 650-964-6110, Genevra*canopy.org
Presented by: Canopy and the Palo Alto Children’s Library
Websiteshttp://canopy.org, http://www.canopy.org
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Saturday,  March 8, 2008   (5:30 pm - 7:00 pm)
Twilight Marsh Walk
City: Fremont
Description:  Experience the salt marsh at twilight on an easy stroll along Tidelands (1 1/3 mile) Trail. At the setting of the sun we will observe the beginning of nature’s night shift. Come discover the sights, sounds, and smells of the refuge as night descends. Meet at the observation deck. Not suitable for young children. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Call 510-792-0222 ext. 43. Led by Mary and Gene Bobik.

Cost: Free
Location: Visitor Center, 1 Marshlands Rd  
Contact: Mary,Gene Bobik, 510-792-0222,ext 43
Presented by: Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Websiteshttp://www.fws.gov/desfbay/directions.htm
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Sunday,  March 9, 2008   (10:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Webelos Naturalist Program
City: Fremont
Description:  Attention Webelos! Earn your naturalist badge in just two hours. During this hike, learn about birds, flyways, food chains, and the importance of wetlands. Bring your binoculars, or borrow one of ours. Space is limited to 15 Webelos. Call 510-792-0222 ext. 43. Led by June Smith.

Cost: Free
Location: Visitor Center, 1 Marshlands Rd  (map)
Contact: visitor center desk, 510-792-0222,ext 43
Presented by: Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Websiteshttp://WWW.FWS.GOV/DESFBAY
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Monday,  March 10, 2008   (6:30 pm - )
Expanding Awarenessof Place and Purpose through Wildlife Tracking
City: Palo Alto
Description:  Enjoy an evening with Jon Young as he explores the many ways in which wildlife tracking can help you increase your awareness and understanding of Mother Earth and guide you to a greater sense of belonging here in the Earth community.
Inspired by his childhood mentoring with tracker and author Tom Brown Jr., Jon has pioneered blending native mentoring techniques from around the world with the tools of modern field ecology. Under Jon's guidance, the Wilderness Awareness School has grown to reach students all around the world with its programs that help people reconnect with their native environments. Jon Young is founder of the Shikari Tracking Guild and OWLink Media.

Cost: $25 Advance registration ($20 Conexion members) $30 at the door
Location: Conexions Center, 1023 Corporation Way,, Palo Alto  (map)
Contact: Judy Cronin, 650-938-9300 ext. 12, jcronin*exploringsenseofplace.org
Presented by: Exploring a Sense of Place
Websiteshttp://exploringsenseofplace.org/
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Monday,  March 10, 2008   (7:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
Science at the Theater - Free Community Lecture with Mary Ann Piette: Saving Power at Peak Hours
City: Berkeley
Description:  MARY ANN PIETTE: Saving Power at Peak Hours

California needs new, responsive demand-side energy technologies, to ensure that periods of tight electricity supply on the grid don't turn into power outages. Led by Berkeley Lab's Mary Ann Piette, the California Energy Commission has established a Demand Response Research Center that addresses two motivations for adopting demand responsiveness: reducing average electricity prices, and preventing future electricity crises. The research seeks to understand factors that influence "what works" in Demand Response.

Cost: FREE Event - No RSVP or Tickets Required!
Location: Berkeley Repertory Theater (Thrust Stage), 2025 Addison Street, Berkeley  
Contact: Beverly Harris, 510-486-7292, friendsofscience*lbl.gov
Presented by: Berkeley Lab Friends of Science
Websiteshttp://www.lbl.gov/friendsofscience/
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Tuesday,  March 11, 2008   (6:00 pm - )
Global Warming: Lessons From the Past to Predict the Future
City: San Francisco
Description:  Who: Brian Fagan

Event: Anthropologist and historian Brian Fagan joins the Council to discuss how the earth’s previous global warming phase—a millennium ago—might have reshaped human societies and how these subtle changes in the environment had far-reaching effects on human life from the Arctic to the Sahara to the Indian Ocean.

When: Registration: 5:30pm; Program: 6pm

Cost: Council Members: FREE; Students: $5; Nonmembers: $15
Location: World Affairs Council, 312 Sutter Street, Suite 200, San Francisco, California 94108  
Contact: Savilla Pitt, 415.293.4600, info*wacsf.org
Presented by: The World Affairs Council of Northern California
Websiteshttp://www.itsyourworld.org/
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Tuesday,  March 11, 2008   (7:00 pm - )
The Banff Mountain Film Festival
City: San Rafael
Description:  Benefitting the Marin Conservation Corps, Marin’s screening of the 2007 Banff Mountain Film Festival features a collection of the most inspiring and thought-provoking action, environmental and adventure mountain films. From traveling to remote landscapes and cultures to up close and personal stories with adrenaline-packed action sports, the film festival is an exhilarating and provocative exploration of the mountain world. Hosted by REI, tickets can be purchased from REI or the Rafael Film Center. For more information, call 415-454-4554 ext. 274. www.marincc.org.

Cost: $18
Location: Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth Street  
Contact: Laura J. Giacomini, 415-454-4554, lgiacomini*marincc.org
Presented by: REI
Websiteshttp://www.marincc.org, http://www.rei.com/stores
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Wednesday,  March 12, 2008   (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
Save The Bay Native Plant Nursery
City: Palo Alto
Description:  Winter rains make it the perfect time to plant in the wetlands and this season we need your help to plant 8,000 native plants in the Baylands! Volunteers will plant species like blue-eyed grass, white yarrow, and sea lavender.
No experience necessary, all ages welcome. Due to the sensitive nature of the restoration site, space is limited and RSVP is requested. Please signup online at www.saveSFbay.org/bayevents or contact Jennie Pardi.

Cost: Free
Location: Directions will be provide upon RSVP.  
Contact: Jennie Pardi, 510 452 9261 x119, bayevents*savesfbay.org
Presented by: Save The Bay
Websiteshttp://www.savesfbay.org/bayevents
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Thursday,  March 13, 2008   (6:30 pm - 9:00 pm)
Green Building Exchange: Accelerating the Transition to a Green Market Economy
City: Palo Alto
Description:  William Coleman will describe the challenge of trying to integrate a nascent industry, the economic opportunities associated with getting it right, and the implications of success in terms of ecological integrity and quality of life.

William G. Coleman serves as President & Chief Operating Officer for the Green Building Exchange, the first green industry clearinghouse linking companies, agencies & consumers on topics of environmentally friendly construction, energy, transportation, and retail products & services.

Cost: $15 (Conexions members $12)
Location: Conexions Offices, 1023 Corporation Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303 (just off E. Bayshore between Embarcadero and San Antonio )  
Contact: Samantha Schoenfeld, 650-938-9300 x10, sschoenfeld*conexions.org
Presented by: Sustainovation
Websiteshttp://www.conexions.org
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Thursday,  March 13, 2008   (7:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
Free EcoNow Event - Biofuels: Energy, Food and People
City: Berkeley
Description:  Free EcoNow Event - Biofuels: Energy, Food and People www.EcoNowUSA.org Education. Community. Opportunity. Now.

Speakers: Tad Patzek, Professor of Geoengineering at UC Berkeley. Miguel Altieri, Professor of Agroecology at UC Berkeley. Eric Holt-Giménez, Executive Director of Food First/Institute for Food and Development Policy. Judith Mayer, Project Coordinator of the Borneo Project. Free Sustainable Wine tasting generously provided by Parducci Wine Cellars, the first American carbon neutral winery, and Wine.com For more info and to Register for this event visit www.EcoNowUSA.org

Cost: Free ($20 Suggested Donation)
Location: Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar St. (at Spruce), Berkeley, Ca 94709  
Contact: EcoNow, (888) EcoNow2
Presented by: EcoNow
Websiteshttp://www.EcoNowUSA.org
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Friday,  March 14, 2008   (9:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
Workshop: Intro to LEED & Commercial Green Building
City: Redwood City
Description:  If you’re a builder or are looking to get into the green building industry, this unique course is for you. You will be introduced to the six key categories used by the USGBC’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program for rating green buildings, including:
•Sustainable site selection
•Water efficiency measures
•Energy efficiency
•Eco-friendly building materials
•Indoor/outdoor air quality
•Innovative design

Participants will examine several fascinating case studies of commercial green buildings to learn how these techniques have been employed.

To register, visit www.solarliving.org or calll 707-744-2017.

Cost: $125.00
Location: The Green Building Exchange, 305 Main Street, Redwood City CA 94063  (map)
Contact: Jamie Eldrett, 707-744-2017, jamie.eldrett*solarliving.org
Presented by: The Solar Living Institute
Websiteshttp://www.solarliving.org
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Saturday,  March 15, 2008   (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Weed the wetlands at Santa Venetia Marsh
City: San Rafael
Description:  We need volunteers to help weed out invasive plants such as mustard, fennel and pepperweed at this beautiful site on Gallinas Creek. Learn about the history of wetland protection near the Marin Civic Center. This project is in partnership with Marin County Department of Parks and Open Space.

No experience necessary, all ages welcome. Due to the sensitive nature of the restoration site, space is limited and RSVP is requested. Please signup online at www.saveSFbay.org/bayevents or contact Jennie Pardi.

Cost: Free
Location: Diections provided upon RSVP.  
Contact: Jennie Pardi, 510 452 9261 x119, bayevents*savesfbay.org
Presented by: Save The Bay
Websiteshttp://www.savesfbay.org/bayevents
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Saturday,  March 15, 2008   (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Kids in Gardens
City: San Rafael
Description:  KIDS IN GARDENS
We will teach you the basic gardening techniques and concepts to create and sustain your school garden. With presentations, demonstrations & hands-on learning, you will explore examples of successful school gardens, learn soil science, practice vermicomposting and 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 that includes background information & many state standard correlated activities you can do with students. Participants from Marin County will also be eligible for up to $2000 in grant monies.

Cost: $49.00
Location: Miller Creek Middle School, San Rafael, CA  
Contact: Anu Basnet, 510 665 3430, anu*thewatershedproject.org
Presented by: thewatershedproject.org
Websiteshttp://www.thewatershedproject.org
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Saturday,  March 15, 2008   (9:00 am - 3:00 pm)
Multiple Dates: Sun, March 16, 2009
E-Waste Recycling Event in Burlingame
City: City of Burlingame
Description:  FREE E-Waste Recycling at the City of Burlingame. The public is encouraged to dispose of their electronic wastes for recycling. For a list of e-wastes accepted please visit www.unwaste.com. NOTE: Household hazardous wastes will not be accepted at this event.

Cost: FREE
Location: City of Burlingame Municipal Parking Lot O,, 400 Block of California Drive.  (map)
Contact: www.unwaste.com, 1-888-832-9839, info*unwaste.com
Presented by: The City of Burlingame and Universal Waste Management, Inc.
Websiteshttp://www.unwaste.com
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Saturday,  March 15, 2008   (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Workshop: Intro to Green Renovations
City: Redwood City
Description:  Preparing to embark on a kitchen, bathroom or other home renovation project? There are many exciting and rewarding materials and techniques you can employ to make your home more eco friendly and healthy for your family.
Course topics include:
•The negative impacts of many conventional building materials & techniques
•Intelligent alternatives to common products and where to find them
•How to get your interior designer or contractor to be environmentally aware
•Design principles that make your green house a more warm and natural home

Cost: $125.00
Location: The Green Building Exchange, 305 Main Street, Redwood City CA 94063  (map)
Contact: Jamie Eldrett, 707-744-2017, jamie.eldrett*solarliving.org
Presented by: The Solar Living Institute
Websiteshttp://www.solarliving.org
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Saturday,  March 15, 2008   (10:00 am - 2:00 pm)
Workshop: Mountain View Walkability
City: Mountain View
Description:  The Mountain View community is invited to an interactive workshop that will examine how development, planning, traffic, and safety impact pedestrian and bike access to stores, parks, and public transit. RSVP: mvwalkability@gmail.com.

Cost: Free, Suggested Donation to cover costs
Location: MV Community Center, 201 Rengstorff Ave. Room 3, Mountain View, CA  (map)
Contact: Mountain View Walkability, 650-968-0272, mvwalkability*gmail.com
Presented by: Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, Liz Kniss
Websites
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Saturday,  March 15, 2008   (10:30 am - 12:00 pm)
Class - Companion planting
City: Palo Alto
Description:  Discover how to enhance your garden's health and productivity while attracting a beneficial insect population. Learn how to make efficient use of your garden space and the plants' natural properties by using methods that have been used for centuries. (1.5 CEUs). To register call 650-493-6072.

Cost: $22
Location: 559 College Avenue, Palo Alto, 94306  
Contact: Patricia Becker, 650-493-6072, manager*commongroundinpaloalto.org
Presented by: Common Ground
Websiteshttp://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org
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Saturday,  March 15, 2008   (11:00 am - 2:00 pm)
Sail the Bay on a Beautiful Schooner Replica (Sausalito)
City: Sausalito
Description:  This is your chance to turn back time while sailing on the Bay! The Gas Light is a beautiful 50-foot replica of a nineteenth century San Francisco hay scow schooner, a type of boat that used to play a critical role in the transportation of goods throughout the Bay and Delta. On this adventure, we will sail from Sausalito to San Francisco, pass through the Golden Gate, explore the City shoreline and possibly cruise around Alcatraz and Angel Island. No minimum age, snacks provided.

Cost: $50 Save The Bay members, $60 non-members
Location: Directions will be provided upon RSVP.  
Contact: Jennie Pardi, 510 452 9261 x119, bayevents*savesfbay.org
Presented by: Save The Bay
Websiteshttp://www.savesfbay.org/bayevents
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Saturday,  March 15, 2008   (1:30 pm - 3:30 pm)
Class - Planning your garden
City: Palo Alto
Description:  Learn to use the charts in How To Grow More Vegetables. Getting seedlings started at the right time and in the right quantities can help you make the best use of garden space. YOU BRING: a copy of How to Grow More Vegetables 7th edition (always available at Common Ground), a sharp pencil and a calculator. (1 CEU). To register call 650-493-6072.

Cost: $25
Location: 559 College Avenue, Palo Alto, 94306  
Contact: Patricia Becker, 650-493-6072, manager*commongroundinpaloalto.org
Presented by: Common Ground
Websiteshttp://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org
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Saturday,  March 15, 2008   (8:00 pm - 11:00 pm)
Benefit Concert for Irresponsible Logging Practices
City: Los Gatos
Description:  A concert to benefit the Neighbors Against Irresponsible Logging (NAIL) is set to bring awareness to the mudslides, floods and destruction of the local watershed brought about by irresponsible logging practices.

Featuring Bay Area rockers and DigNit discoveries, Shrink Circus with special psychobilly guest MotorPunx, also a DigNit artist, will perform beginning at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 15th at The Venue in Los Gatos. Tickets are available on-line at DigNit for $10.00 with all ticket and concession proceeds going to NAIL.

Cost: $10
Location: The Venue, 4 New York Ave. (behind the Los Gatos High School), Los Gatos  (map)
Contact: Cindy Cooper, 408 806 4683, queenbeecooper*yahoo.com
Presented by: DigNit for Neighbors Against Irresponsible Logging
Websiteshttp://www.dignit.com, http://www.mountainresource.org/nail
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Sunday,  March 16, 2008   (8:30 am - 2:00 pm)
Docent-Led Hike on Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail
City: above Saratoga
Description:  Explore the magnificent Skyline-to-the-Sea trail in manageable sections. This first hike is 7-miles and takes you from Saratoga Gap to Waterman Gap, traversing ridges and side canyons. Look for early wildflowers and observe the spring forest waking up. Sturdy footwear required.

Cost: Free, but reservations are required.
Location: Meet at the intersection of Highway 9 and Skyline Blvd. Car shuttle will be coordinated before hiking begins.  
Contact: Melanie Kimbel, 650-968-4509, mkimbel*sempervirens.org
Presented by: Sempervirens Fund
Websiteshttp://www.sempervirens.org
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Sunday,  March 16, 2008   (11:00 am - 12:30 pm)
Edible Plants on the Refuge
City: Fremont
Description:  Take a guided walk on Tidelands Trail and discover which plants are edible or have medicinal uses. We’ll taste some of these plants on the refuge, or in commercially made products. Led by Carmen Minch.

Cost: Free
Location: Visitor Center, 1 Marshlands Rd  
Contact: Visitor Desk, 510-792-0222,ext 43
Presented by: Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Websiteshttp://www.fws.gov/desfbay
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Monday,  March 17, 2008   (9:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
Amphibians & Pesticides - Why Humans Should Be Concerned
City: San Francisco
Description:  Aerial spraying of pesticides has once again hit the Bay Area. This month, we will focus on a particular pesticide, atrazine. It is a potent endocrine disrupter that feminizes exposed male amphibians. Atrazine exposure results in neural damage, hyperactivity, and leads to possible retarded growth and development.

Pesticides like atrazine are persistent contaminants, though more pronounced in amphibians, the effects occur in all vertebrate classes (fish, reptiles, and mammals). Many agencies (US EPA) are ill-equipped to deal with this emergent science and translate it efficiently into health-protective policies.

Dr. Hayes will discuss pesticides and the potential impact on humans.

Cost: Free.
Location: Atlas Cafe, 3049 20th St, San Francisco  
Contact: Kishore Hari, 415-440-1792, info*sciencecafesf.com
Presented by: Down to a Science
Websiteshttp://www.sciencecafesf.com
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Wednesday,  March 19, 2008   (10:00 am - 12:30 pm)
Docent-Led Hikes in Little Basin
City: Boulder Creek
Description:  Hike the 2-mile Tanbark Trail through mighty redwoods, peeling madrones, and primeval ferns. Little Basin is home to deer, bobcats, coyotes, hawks, salamanders and so much more. Spectacular redwood groves await your visit to this magical place. Explore the campground and trail before it becomes the newest addition to Big Basin Redwoods State Park. Sign up to hike at http://www.sempervirens.org/hikes.htm

Cost: Free, but reservations are required.
Location: Little Basin, 21700 Little Basin Road, Boulder Creek – directions will be sent upon reservation  
Contact: Melanie Kimbel, 650-968-4509, mkimbel*sempervirens.org
Presented by: Sempervirens Fund
Websiteshttp://www.sempervirens.org
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Wednesday,  March 19, 2008   (5:30 pm - 8:30 pm)
Green Your Career: An Acterra Greening Your Life Forum  • An Acterra Event
City: Redwood City
Description:  Dr. Carol McClelland of Green Career Central will host a panel of five speakers representing different industries that are seeing a boom in green job opportunities. Learn how they got onto the green career path and how you can also plug into the green economy. Join the discussion about how to find green jobs in almost any field. Light refreshments served. RSVP to Ellen Wilkinson, ellenw@acterra.org, 650-962-9876 x306

Cost: $5 for Acterra members, $10 for general public. Or join Acterra this night and admission is free!
Location: Green Building Exchange, 305 Main Street, Redwood City, CA 94063  (map)
Contact: Ellen Wilkinson, 650-962-9876 x306, ellenw*acterra.org
Presented by: Acterra, Green Building Exchange
Websiteshttp://www.acterra.org, http://www.greenbuildingexchange.com
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Thursday,  March 20, 2008   (5:30 pm - 9:30 pm)
Urban Bicycling Street Skills Class
City: San Francisco
Description:  This four hour in-classroom course teaches the basics of safe and enjoyable cycling, including riding in traffic, necessary equipment, crash avoidance, and legal rights and responsibilities. Open to bicyclists 14 and over. Bicycle not required, but please bring your dinner. Note: this is the "day 1" course for League of American Bicyclists' Bike Ed Road I certification.

Each class is free, but you must register at https://www.sfbike.org/?edu

Cost: Free
Location: Gallanter Hall, Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 3200 California Street  (map)
Contact: San Franciso Bicycle Coalition, (415) 431-2453, BikeEd*sfbike.org
Presented by: San Francisco Bicycle Coalition and Jewish Community Center of San Francisco
Websiteshttp://https://www.sfbike.org/?edu
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Friday,  March 21, 2008   (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
Full Moon Salt Pond Walk at Eden Landing
City: Hayward
Description:  Join us for an evening stroll at this salt pond site and see how the landscape is transformed under moonlight. Learn about the South Bay Salt Ponds Restoration Project, which will protect 15,000 acres in wetlands and managed ponds, and the exciting restoration progress at Eden Landing Ecological Reserve. Program content most appropriate for adult participants.

Cost: Free to Save The Bay members, Non-members join us for $25
Location: Directions will be provided upon RSVP.  
Contact: Jennie Pardi, 510 452 9261 x119, bayevents*savesfbay.org
Presented by: Save The Bay
Websiteshttp://www.savesfbay.org/bayevents
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Saturday,  March 22, 2008   (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Spring Weeding Projects at the Martin Luther King Jr. Shoreline Park
City: Oakland
Description:  Thanks to winter rains the plants are growing – including the weeds! Help Save The Bay remove non-native vegetation and promote the health of our recently planted native plants like sticky gumplant, California sagebrush, and marsh coyote bush. This program is part of Save The Bay’s ongoing wetland restoration projects with our site partner East Bay Regional Park District.
No experience necessary, all ages welcome.
Due to the sensitive nature of the restoration site, space is limited and RSVP is requested. Please signup online at www.saveSFbay.org/bayevents or contact Jennie Pardi.

Cost: Free
Location: Directions will be provided upon RSVP.  
Contact: Jennie Pardi, 510 452 9261 x119, bayevents*savesfbay.org
Presented by: Save The Bay
Websiteshttp://www.savesfbay.org/bayevents
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Saturday,  March 22, 2008   (9:00 am - 3:30 pm)
Kayak and Restoration Trip at Marin Islands
City: San Rafael
Description:  Discover the Bay and help restore it, all in one trip! Welcome spring on a kayak trip to the Marin Islands National Wildlife Refuge in San Pablo Bay, home to thousands of nesting herons and egrets. Once on the island you will help our restoration efforts by removing non-native French broom and planting native plants on East Marin Island. Minimum age is 16, all equipment and instruction are provided. Each event is led by Save The Bay staff trained in CPR and Wilderness First Aid and all sites have been scouted for a safe journey.
RSVP is required.

Cost: $50 Save The Bay members, $60 non-members
Location: Directions will be provided upon RSVP.  
Contact: Jennie Pardi, 510 452 9261 x119, bayevents*savesfbay.org
Presented by: Save The Bay
Websiteshttp://www.savesfbay.org/bayevents
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Saturday,  March 22, 2008   (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Birding by Canoe at the Palo Alto Baylands
City: Palo Alto
Description:  One million migratory birds utilize the Bay each winter and spring! Learn why our Bay is critical to their survival as we identify and observe these special visitors in this early spring canoe trip at the Baylands Preserve. This should be a great day “for the birds” as we start with 0.9 foot tide and watch the water level rise to almost 7 feet, thanks to the recent Full Moon. Minimum age is 10.

Cost: $35 Save The Bay members, $45 Non-members
Location: Directions will be provided upon RSVP.  
Contact: Jennie Pardi, 510 452 9261 x119, bayevents*savesfbay.org
Presented by: Save The Bay
Websiteshttp://www.savesfbay.org/bayevents
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Saturday,  March 22, 2008   (10:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Family Bird Walk
City: Fremont
Description:  Let family walks become a shared time of nature learning. We’ll begin by helping kids create their personal bird watching field guides, and then head out onto the trails to find those birds. Learn about the salt marsh habitat along the way. A limited number of binoculars are available to borrow. Recommended for children ages 5-10. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Call 510-792-0222 ext. 43.

Cost: Free
Location: Visitor Center, 1 Marshlands Rd  
Contact: Visitor Center Desk, 510-792-0222 ext.43
Presented by: Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Websiteshttp:// www.fws.gov/desfbay
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Saturday,  March 22, 2008   (10:30 am - 12:00 pm)
Class - Spring gardening ideas
City: Palo Alto
Description:  Come explore this most fascinating of endeavors, growing veggies year-round. You can grow many wonderful plants, both edible and ornamental, with a little bit of practical know-how and observation of your own growing conditions. (1 CEU). To register call 650-493-6072.

Cost: $22
Location: 559 College Avenue, Palo Alto, 94306  
Contact: Patricia Becker, 650-493-6072, manager*commongroundinpaloalto.org
Presented by: Common Ground
Websiteshttp://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org
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Saturday,  March 22, 2008   (11:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Workshop - Butterflies: Visionaries of Transformation
City: Redwood City
Description:  In the butterfly, we find a guide who's been immersed in transformation sincethe beginning of its time on earth. Through SoulCollage®?, we'll tap into the astonishing process of transformation that offers a model for changing our own lives.

Cost: $50 general, $40 seniors
Location: RedMorton Community Center  
Contact: Red Morton Community Center, 650-780-7311, freyjand*comcast.net
Presented by: Ginny Anderson, Ph.D., psycholgist and author
Websiteshttp://www.redwoodcity.org, http://www.circlingsanfranciscobay.com
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Saturday,  March 22, 2008   (12:00 pm - 2:30 pm)
Workshop: Sustainable Sites & Ecological Landscaping
City: Redwood City
Description:  Instructors will provide a broad introduction to the latest in green landscaping and how you can begin to use ecologically-sound systems and materials in your work, helping you earn points on the LEED and GreenPoint rated checklists.

Cost: $25
Location: Green Building Exchange, 305 Main Street  (map)
Contact: Lindsay Germain, (650) 369-4900, lgermain*greenbuildingexchange.com
Presented by: Green Building Exchange, County of San Mateo RecycleWorks
Websiteshttp://www.greenbuildingexchange.com
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Saturday,  March 22, 2008   (12:00 pm - 2:30 pm)
Workshop: Green Landscaping 101
City: Green Building Exchange
Description:  This interactive class targets landscapers, designers, landscape architects and contractors who are not currently using green techniques and materials or who are just getting started. The workshop will provide a broad introduction to the latest in green landscaping and how you can begin to use ecologically-sound systems and materials in your work.

Topics include:

- Professional certs
- Working with LEED & GreenPoint stds
- Designing sites & managing water & soils
- Native plants
- Green roofs, materials & supplies
- Additional resources

Instructors:
Josh Fodor, Central Coast Wilds
Terry Lyngso, Lyngso Garden Materials

Register:
www.greenlandscapes.eventbrite.com

Cost: $25
Location: 305 Main Street,, Redwood City, CA 94063, www.greenbuildingexchange.com  (map)
Contact: Lindsay Germain, (650)369-4900, lgermain*greenbuildingexchange.com
Presented by: Green Building Exchange, Recycle Works (San Mateo County)
Websiteshttp://www.greenbuildingexchange.com, http://www.greenlandscapes.eventbrite.com
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Tuesday,  March 25, 2008   (7:00 pm - 9:30 pm)
Multiple Dates: Lat Tuesday of the Month
Presidio Dialogues
City: San Francisco
Description:  Topic: "Going Green: Awareness to Action"

Conversation Starters: Dr. John Adams PhD, Professor of Organizational Systems, Saybrook Graduate School & Research Center.

$20 - in advance by registering online http://www.thepresidiodialogues.org/

$30 - at the door.

Cost: $20 - advanced; $30 - at the door
Location: Saybrook Graduate School & Research Center, 747 Front Str., 3rd Floor, San Francisco  (map)
Contact: Jennique Radde, 415-433-9200, jradde*saybrook.edu
Presented by: The Presidio Dialogues
Websiteshttp://www.thepresidiodialogues.org/cal/20080325.htm, http://www.thepresidiodialogues.org/
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Thursday,  March 27, 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.
March 27: Eat at Bill’s: Life in the Monterey Market. Bill’s determination to support the maximum number of small growers and his passion for connecting customers with the very best has attracted a small army of restaurant customers.
April 17: Broken Limbs:Apples, Agriculture and the New American Farmer
May 22: King Corn
June 12: The Real Dirt on Farmer John

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
Websiteshttp://www.conexions.org/vhd/events
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Saturday,  March 29, 2008   (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Remove invasive weeds at Eden Landing Ecological Reserve
City: Hayward
Description:  Be one of the first volunteers to restore this former salt pond and important habitat area by helping us remove non-native plants such as fennel and salt bush. No experience necessary, all ages welcome. Gloves, tools and all instruction are provided. Each event is led by Save The Bay staff, who are certified in CPR and Wilderness First Aid, and all site projects have been planned to insure safety.
This project is in partnership with the California Department of Fish and Game. Due to the sensitive nature of the restoration site, space is limited and RSVP is requested.

Cost: Free
Location: Directions will be provided upon RSVP.  
Contact: Jennie Pardi, 510 452 9261 x119, bayevents*savesfbay.org
Presented by: Save The Bay
Websiteshttp://www.savesfbay.org/bayevents
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Saturday,  March 29, 2008   (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Late winter planting project at San Francisquito Creek
City: Palo Alto
Description:  We are in the final days of planting season, and we need your help to reach our goal of planting 27,000 plants Bay-wide. Join us this day to plant natives like tufted hairgrass and blue elderberry along the paths at the Baylands.
This program is part of Save The Bay’s ongoing wetland restoration projects with our site partner the City of Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve.

No experience necessary, all ages welcome.
Due to the sensitive nature of the restoration site, space is limited and RSVP is requested. Please signup online at www.saveSFbay.org/bayevents or contact Jennie Pardi

Cost: Free
Location: Directions will be provided upon RSVP.  
Contact: Jennie Pardi, 510 452 9261 x119, bayevents*savesfbay.org
Presented by: Save The Bay
Websiteshttp://www.savesfbay.org/bayevents
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Saturday,  March 29, 2008   (10:30 am - 12:30 pm)
Class - Starting your spring garden
City: Palo Alto
Description:  Be inspired to grow vegetables and herbs all year round. Learn exactly what plants thrive now, and how to grow them. Many seeds are eager to germinate at this time of year. You will get plenty of ideas and instructions on direct sowing, transplanting, creating healthy soil, and harvesting. (1CEU). To register call 650-493-6072.

Cost: $25
Location: 559 College Avenue, Palo Alto, 94306  
Contact: Patricia Becker, 650-493-6072, manager*commongroundinpaloalto.org
Presented by: Common Ground
Websiteshttp://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org
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Sunday,  March 30, 2008   (9:00 am - 11:00 am)
Environmental Docent Training - Shoreline at Mountain View
City: Mountain View
Description:  Environmental Docent training for a new, pilot program at Shoreline at Mountain View, our region's 750-acre wildlife and recreation area.

If you enjoy nature, hiking, social interaction and have a willingness to learn, experience, as well as an interest in imparting new knowledge to others, then this program could be for you!

This new program will highlight the area’s history and introduce the public to the diversity of flora, fauna and varied ecosystems in your own backyard. Volunteer positions are flexible, however a minimum commitment of six months is requested. Please RSVP in advance to attend our upcoming training and test walk -- a terrific time and opportunity to get involved!

Cost: Free
Location: Rengstorff House and the outdoor environment of Shoreline at Mountain View!  (map)
Contact: Kristina Rockhold, (650) 903-6073, Kristina_Rockhold*mountainview.gov
Presented by: City of Mountain View, Shoreline Division
Websiteshttp://www.ci.mtnview.ca.us/city_hall/comm_services/shoreline_regional_wildlife_area/default.asp
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