Ongoing Multiple Dates: until filled Environmental Leaders Needed City:
choose Description: We want to
meet with potential environmental leaders who want to serve on the
executive committee of the Stevens & Permanente Creeks
Watershed Council. Let's talk.
Cost:
we need a volunteer Location: We can
pick a convenient place together Contact:
Mondy Lariz, (408) 356-8258, ed*spcwc.org Presented by: Stevens &
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Thursday, May 1, 2008
(12:00 pm - 2:00 pm) Can GM Really Be Green Motors? City: San Francisco Description: Rick Wagoner, Chairman and CEO, General Motors
General Motors will bring 16 new hybrids to market in the next few
years, including a futuristic plug-in. Has the world's largest car
maker turned the corner on climate change? The Detroit automaker still
doesn't like some of California's environmental laws, but it now
recognizes that climate change is a real problem to be solved. The
answer, Wagoner says, is to diversify fuel sources to include ethanol,
hybrids and one day even hydrogen.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
(5:30 pm - 8:30 pm) Green Building Professionals Career Panel City: Redwood City Description: Are wondering if there's a place for you in
the green building industry? Join Dr. Carol McClelland and a panel of
speakers as they talk about what they do and how they entered the
field. During the evening you'll learn more about the green building
industry as a whole, future trends, and new opportunities within this
growing industry.
Cost: $10 Reserved $13 Door Location: The Green Building Exchange 305 Main Street Contact: green career central, 650-322-8661 Presented by: Green Career Central, Green Building Exchange Websites: http://www.greenbuildingcareers.eventbrite.com
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Thursday, May 1, 2008
(7:30 pm - 9:00 pm) Speaker: Last Child in the Woods? City: Mill Valley Description: Richard Louv has drawn the world's attention
to the transformation in the relationship between children and nature,
how society is teaching young people to avoid direct experience in
nature. To stimulate a "Leave No Child Inside" movement, he offers
practical suggestions for action by parents, grandparents, government
agencies, conservationists, urban planners, educators and others
concerned about the future of childhood and the earth itself.
Richard Louv will be speaking at the Mill Valley Community Center on
May 1st between 7:30-9:00 pm. To learn more visit www.eecom.net.
Cost: $18 Location: 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA 94941 Contact: Catriona MacGregor Glazebrook, (415) 485-4908, support*eecom.net Presented by: EECOM and REI Corte Madera Websites: http://www.eecom.net
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Thursday, May 1, 2008
(8:30 pm - 8:30 pm) Green and Clean Dinner Series City: Menlo Park Description: Opportunities for Startups in Green IT
In this second evening, the program will focus on how start-ups and
started-ups are providing solutions and technologies to the
infrastructure challenges facing enterprises of all sizes- energy
efficiency, virtualization, green telephony, cooling of data centers
and more. What problems are these companies trying to solve and what's
coming? What is the perspective of the venture community? Our panel
will provide insights and learning lessons from the entrepreneurial
perspective as well as from leading vv investors in the industry.
Panel Discussion: Chris Beekhuis, Fat Spaniel Andy Leventhal, EcoSynergyInc Mitchell Zuklie, Orrick
Friday, May 2, 2008
(8:00 am - 5:30 pm) Conference: Sustainable Enterprise 2008 City: Rohnert Park, CA Description: Sustainable Enterprise 2008: Tools for the
Transition is the 3rd annual conference focused on innovative and
sustainable business practices and opportunities for the North Bay.
Expert and inspiring keynote speakers, case studies and workshops
address the specific needs of today’s enterprise.
Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities are available.
~Register before March 31 to receive an Early Bird Rate!~
Cost: Cost dependent on organization size. Early bird special ends March 31! Location: Sonoma Mountain Village (map) Contact: Sustainable Enterprise 2008, 888.497.3222, info*contactsec.com Presented by: Sustainable Enterprise Coaliton, Sonoma State University, greenMBA, and Leadership Institute for Ecology and the Economy Websites: http://www.SustainableEnterpriseConference.com
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Friday, May 2, 2008
(8:00 am - 8:00 pm) Multiple Dates: - May 4 Indigenous Permaculture: 2008 Rancheria Ride Bike Fundraiser City: Sonoma County, CA Description: "Rancheria Ride" will raise funds for
Indigenous Permaculture and promote awareness of California Indian
Tribes. The ride will wend through northern Sonoma County and feature
travel to the Kashaya Pomo reservation. This is an unsupported ride. We
are asking for donations to support projects in Sonsonate, El Salvador
and Pine Ridge Reservation.
Cost: $70 suggested, anything is welcome Location: Meet at downtown Santa Rosa Transit Center (Third St) on Friday, May 2 Contact: David Jaber, 510-540-5728, djaber*california.com Presented by: Indigenous Permaculture Websites: http://www.indigenous-permaculture.org
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Saturday, May 3, 2008
(9:30 am - 12:30 pm) Multiple Dates: June 7, Aug 2, Sept 6 Listening to Nature - Walk in the Redwood Forest City: Santa Cruz Mountains Description: Walk with us in the forest of the San Lorenzo
River Redwoods of Castle Rock State park. Slow down, become silent and
focus. Docents facilitate activities that encourage hikers to go inward
to "listen" to what nature has to tell us about beauty, strength, joy
and stillness. Activities are inspired by “Listening to
Nature” by Joseph Cornell, founder of the Sharing Nature
Foundation and author of several nature activity books for adults and
children.
The walk is 2 miles roundtrip, modest elevation gain, sensible pace, mildly strenuous.
Reservations are required. Call, email or go on line to sign up.
Cost: Free, but reservations are required. Location: Meeting Location: Sempervirens Point on Hwy 9, 1.8
miles west of Skyline Blvd. All meeting and trail info will be sent to
you upon reservation. Contact: Melanie Kimbel, 650-968-4509, mkimbel*sempervirens.org Presented by: Sempervirens Fund Websites: http://www.sempervirens.org
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Sunday, May 4, 2008
(10:00 am - 5:00 pm) People Paddle for AIDS City: San Francisco Description: May 4, 2008 -- Third annual People Paddle for
AIDS, San Francisco, California 10am-1pm Paddling, Noon-5pm Festival.
San Francisco’s most colorful paddlecraft fundraiser and
after-party/festival. Up to 200 kayakers and outrigger canoeists will
converge on Pier 40 at historic South Beach Harbor, paddling to raise
pledges to fight AIDS. Join us for the after-party/festival at South
Beach Harbor Park, between Pier 40 and AT&T/Giant's Park. Proceeds
benefit up to 30 Northern California AIDS service organizations. Paddle
to the People! People Paddle!
Monday, May 5, 2008
(9:00 am - 12:00 pm) Multiple Dates: 5 Day Training - May 5-9 Training: "Organzing for Social Change" City: Burlingame Description: The Midwest Academy offers a five day,
residential, comprehensive "Organizing for Social Change" training
throughout the country. Participants come from a wide variety of
organizations. Most are working on specific issue campaigns and
building powerful, progressive organizations. The training helps them
to be more strategic in their fight for social, economic, racial and
environmental justice.
Monday, May 5, 2008
(9:00 am - 5:00 pm) Multiple Dates: through May 10th, 2008 Natural Building Intensive City: Hopland Description: In this hands-on, intensive setting, you will
learn the basic skills you need to help you design and construct your
own natural building. Course topics include: A variety of building
techniques including cob, wattle and daub, slipstraw, and how to
integrate them with each other; How to determine what techniques and
materials are appropriate for each situation; Passive solar design
& site analysis; Alternative foundations & materials;
Sustainable plasters and paints; Energy efficient design; Recycled and
non-toxic materials.
Cost: $600 Location: The Solar Living Center, 13771 S. Highway 101, Hopland, CA 95449 (map) Contact: Jamie Eldrett, 707.744.2017, sli*solarliving.org Presented by: The Solar Living Institute Websites: http://www.solarliving.org
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Tuesday, May 6, 2008
(5:30 pm - 7:00 pm) Panel Event: Climate Change and Computers City: San Francisco Description: Panelists:
- Bill Weihl, Green Energy Czar, Google
- Chris Geiger, Municipal Toxics Reduction Coordinator, San Francisco Department of the Environment
- Subodh Bapat, Vice President of Eco-Computing and a Sun Distinguished Engineer, Sun Microsystems
Moderator:
- Wally McGuire, Executive Director, Flex Your Power
How do computers affect our planet? The digital age is improving the
quality of our lives in many ways, but with advanced technology also
comes greater energy consumption and an impact on our environment. Join
us as this distinguished panel explores how computers contribute to and
can help solve today's most urgent environmental challenges.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
(6:00 pm - 8:00 pm) Multiple Dates: May 14; May 28, 2008 Informational meeting: BE THE CHANGE environmental leadership program • An Acterra Event City: Redwood City Description: Acterra's BE THE CHANGE environmental
leadership program prepares emerging social change innovators to take
action within the organizations where they work, live, worship and play
to "green" our world from the inside out. Attend this meeting to find
out how you can participate in this 10-month program offering seminars,
field trips, mentoring by expert advisors , practical applications and
networking.
If you're unable to attend this meeting, 2 more will be held on May 14 and 28. Please RSVP.
Cost: Free Location: Green Building Exchange, 305 Main Street, Redwood City Contact: Rebecca Araiz Iverson, Director, 650-962-9876 x 345, rebeccaai*acterra.org Presented by: Acterra Websites: http://www.acterra.org
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Saturday, May 10, 2008
(9:00 am - 12:00 pm) Weed and Restore San Francisquito Creek City: Palo Alto Description: Help Save the Bay restore this beautiful site
by tending to the native plants that make up this critical wetland
habitat. Volunteers will weed the wetlands by removing non-native
species like horehound and Russian thistle to make way for heatlhy
wetlands. Projects may also include site monitoring, collecting native
seeds, making plant cuttings and work in our on-site native plant
nursery.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
(9:00 am - 5:00 pm) Forum: Championing Sustainability City: Redwood City Description: Is your organization moving fast enough to adapt to the new global realities of sustainability?
Do you want to learn practical and innovative strategies for taking on the role of a sustainability leader?
We invite you to a one-day creative forum to help your company or
non-profit integrate sustainability principles into its organization.
By the end of the day, you will learn innovative strategies and
frameworks for launching an effective sustainability initiative,
practical commitments to implement in your organization, and new
personal and professional connections.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
(9:00 am - 3:00 pm) Multiple Dates: Sun, May 11, 2008 Free Electronic Waste Recycling City: Fremont Description: Weibel Elementary School is hosting a free
electronic waste collection event for businesses and residents of the
bay area. This event is scheduled to run from 9 am to 3 pm both
Saturday and Sunday, May 10th and 11th.
For detail’s about this event and a complete listing of what they
will be accepting log on to www.unwaste.com or call (888) 832-9839.
Cost: Free Location: Weibel Elementary School -, 45135 S. Grimmer, Fremont, CA 94539 Contact: Fahria Khan, fahria_khan*yahoo.com Presented by: Weibel Elementary School, Universal Waste Management Websites:
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Saturday, May 10, 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: $6.00 parking fee Location: 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 Websites: http://www.sempervirens.org
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Saturday, May 10, 2008
(10:00 am - 1:00 pm) Springtime Stroll At Rancho City: San Jose Description: Join Open Space volunteers and staff for a
springtime walk along the trails of the Rancho Cañada del Oro
Open Space Preserve. See wildflowers in bloom and other signs of the
spring awakening. The 4.5-mile hike includes an elevation gain of 500
feet along the gently rising Mayfair Ranch Trail. At the top,
you’ll stop and rest in the shade of a blue oak forest. Bring
plenty of water and a picnic lunch. Because much of the trail is
exposed, sunscreen is also recommended.
Cost: Free Location: Rancho Canada Del Oro Open Space Preserve, off Casa Loma Road in South San Jose Contact: Teri Rogoway, 408 224-7476, Trogoway*openspaceauthority.org Presented by: Docent Paul Billig Websites: http://www.openspaceauthority.org
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Saturday, May 10, 2008
(10:30 am - 12:00 pm) A Trip Back in Time City: Fremont Description: Revive the vanishing knowledge of the history
of the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge grounds
by strolling the trails with docent Ray Studer. Using a collection of
old photographs, the last vestiges of a way of life can be traced back
to the 1850s that led to the construction of the town of Newark in
1876. No reservations needed.
Cost: Free Location: Visitor Center, 1 Marshlands Rd, Fremont, CA 94536 Contact: Visitor Services Desk, 510-792-0222, ext.43 Presented by: Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Websites:
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Sunday, May 11, 2008
(9:30 am - 4:00 pm) Docent-Led Hike on Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail City: Boulder Creek Description: Explore the magnificent Skyline-to-the-Sea
trail in manageable sections. This second hike is 9.5 miles and takes
you from Waterman Gap to Big Basin State Park headquarters. We'll start
hiking through lush redwood forests over rolling terrain, then mostly
downhill into classic Big Basin country. Bring lunch and plenty of
water. Sturdy footwear required.
Cost: $6.00 parking fee. Reservations required. Location: Meet at the Big Basin State Park headquarters. Car shuttle will be coordinated before hiking begins. Contact: Melanie Kimbel, 650-968-4509, mkimbel*sempervirens.org Presented by: Sempervirens Fund Websites: http://www.sempervirens.org
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Sunday, May 11, 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. No reservations needed. Led by Carmen Minch.
Cost: Free Location: Visitor Center, 1 Marshlands Rd, Fremont, CA 94536 Contact: Visitor Center Desk, 510-792-0222, ext.43 Presented by: Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Websites:
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Monday, May 12, 2008
(7:00 pm - 7:00 pm) Capturing Solar Energy for Energy Fuel City: Berkeley Description: Dr. Nate Lewis' talk will look at the
challenge of capturing solar energy and storing it as an affordable
transportation fuel - all on a scale necessary to reduce global
warming. Overcoming this challenge will require developing new
materials that can use abundant and inexpensive elements rather than
costly and rare materials.
Please join us to learn more about the promise of new materials in the development of carbon-free alternatives to fossil fuel.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
(6:30 pm - 8:00 pm) Panel Discussion: "The Damages of Development: Environmental Justice & Indigenous Rights in Guatemala" City: San Francisco Description: Join the Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala (NISGUA) us for a special discussion featuring:
Fausto Valiente of the Pastoral Commission for Peace and Ecology and Luis Solano, economist and journalist.
Fausto Valiente will describe the devastating effects of mining on
rural communities and address the role of international actors and
"Free Trade" in facilitating the entry of Northern mining companies in
Guatemala.
Luis Solano will discuss local opposition to the Xalalá dam, a
contentious mega-"development" project that threatens to displace 30
indigenous communities and damage the ecosystem.
Cost: Free. Donations appreciated. Location: The Women's Building- 2nd Floor, 3543 18th Street (@ Valencia), (three blocks of 16th and Mission BART) (map) Contact: Jillian Tuck, 510-238-8400, jillian*nisgua.org Presented by: Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala Websites: http://www.nisgua.org/get_involved/speakers_tour/Spring2008.asp
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Tuesday, May 13, 2008
(6:30 pm - 9:00 pm) CHINA: A Dragon Turning Green City: Redwood City Description: Sustainovation In-depth dialogue
Green Dragon Film
We have a rare opportunity to view this revealing new documentary and meet the creative group
behind it. Chinese government officials and industry professionals share the extraordinary pace of
change within China’s green building industry.
Cost: $25 early registration, $30 day of event Location: Green Building Exchange, 305 Main Street, Redwood City, CA 94063 Contact: Samantha Schoenfeld, 650-938-9300, ext 10 Presented by: Sustainovation and Green Building Exchange Websites:
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Wednesday, May 14, 2008
(1:00 pm - 3:00 pm) Native Plant Nursery Wednesday Workdays City: Oakland Description: With the help of volunteers like you, the
Native Plant Nurseries allow us to grow native wetland plants onsite
for our restoration projects. Activities include plant propagation and
transplanting, seed collection and sowing, watering, and other
maintenance associated with growing native wetland plants. Later in the
spring and summer, volunteers will focus their efforts on removing
non-native plants like pepperweed and fennel to allow for our native
plants to thrive. Late summer and fall are the busiest times in our
nurseries as we are growing plants to be out-planted the upcoming
winter!
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
(6:00 pm - 8:00 pm) Multiple Dates: May, 6, May 28, 2008 Informational meeting: BE THE CHANGE environmental leadership program • An Acterra Event City: TBD Description: Acterra's BE THE CHANGE environmental
leadership program prepares emerging social change innovators to take
action within the organizations where they work, live, worship and play
to "green" our world from the inside out. Attend this meeting to find
out how you can participate in this 10-month program offering seminars,
field trips, mentoring by expert advisors, practical applications and
networking.
If you're unable to attend this meeting, 1 more will be held on May 28. Please RSVP.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
(7:00 pm - 9:00 pm) 2008 Sustainable Gardening Lecture Series City: San Mateo Description: Controlling Pests with Common Sense
Tanya Drlik is author, researcher and lecturer for B.I.R.C.,
(Bio-Integral Resource Center) of Berkeley, CA. She is one of the
nation's experts on Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Don't miss this
rarae opportunity to expand your knowledge of insect biology, least
toxic product use and amny organic tips for gardening in a sustainable
manner.
Cost: Free and open to the public. No advance reservations necessary Location: San Mateo Garden Center, 605 Parkside Way Contact: Jacqueline Rosine, 650/599-1498, jrosine*co.sanmateo.ca.us Presented by: San Mateo County RecycleWorks Websites: http://www.recycleworks.org
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Thursday, May 15, 2008
(7:30 pm - 7:30 pm) The Impact Fund's Fifteenth Anniversary Gala City: San Francisco Description: This year we honor:
New Mexico Environmental Law Center for their outstanding environmental
justice work on behalf of Native Americans, Latinos and other
underrepresented communities
and
Holly Near, Singer, Songwriter & Activist for thirty years of
dedication to social change and mentoring a new generation of
singer-activists
and
to celebrate our Fifteenth Anniversary, we will debut a short
documentary by local film-maker Abby Ginzberg about the real life
struggles and successes of Impact Fund grantees and plaintiffs.
Cost: $150; nonprofit staff $35. Sponsorships available from $350-$10,000. Location: Westin St. Francis Hotel, 335 Powell St., San Francisco Contact: Kiki Poe, 510-845-3473, impactfund*impactfund.org Presented by: The Impact Fund Websites: http://www.impactfund.org
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Saturday, May 17, 2008
(8:00 am - 10:00 am) A Casual Hike with Cait City: San Jose Description: Are you looking for a gentle hike through
Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve? Our volunteers are
the perfect guides for you! Join volunteers for a leisurely hike
through the park to observe wildlife and learn about plants. The hike
is about 5 miles long so sturdy shoes and layers are recommended. Bring
a light snack, water and sunscreen for this weekend adventure.
Cost: Free Location: Rancho Canada del Oro Open Space Preserve off Casa Loma Road in South San Jose Contact: Teri Rogoway, 408 224-7476, Trogoway*openspaceauthority.org Presented by: Cait Hutnik Photographer Extraordinnaire Websites: http://www.openspaceauthority.org
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Saturday, May 17, 2008
(9:00 am - 12:00 pm) Restore Former Salt Ponds at Eden Landing Ecological Reserve City: Hayward/Union City Description: Wetland restoration activities change with
the seasons and we will continue planting native plants into the
wetlands until the winter rains subside. Late spring and early summer
we will focus out efforts on removing non-native plants Removing these
weeds helps our recently planted native plants establish themselves in
the marsh, reducing resource competition and allowing them to thrive.
Volunteers will also help with site monitoring, continuing shoreline
clean-up and seed collection. This site is normally off limits to the
public and is a great opportunity for participants to learn about the
exciting future of south bay salt pond restoration.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
(9:00 am - 12:00 pm) Restore Wetlands at Martin Luther King Jr. Shoreline Park City: Oakland Description: Wetland restoration activities change with
the seasons and this spring we will continue planting native plants
into the wetlands until the winter rains subside. Late spring and early
summer we will focus our efforts on removing non-native plants like
fennel, mustard, pepperweed and thistle. Removing these weeds helps our
recently planted native plants establish themselves in the marsh,
reducing resource competition and allowing them to thrive. Volunteers
will also help with site monitoring, continuing shoreline clean-up and
seed collection.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
(9:00 am - 12:00 pm) National River Cleanup Day City: Palo Alto Description: Come help us keep San Francisquito Creek clean and healthy!
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The San Francisquito Watershed Council is hosting a site for this
year's National River Cleanup day on Saturday, May 19th, 2007 in Palo
Alto.
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You'll be helping us remove trash and debris from the creek bed and
creek bank. You'll also be helping us preserve a beautiful piece of the
San Francisquito Watershed.
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Bring old clothes, some sturdy shoes, and we'll provide the rest.
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Visit http://www.cleanacreek.org/ for more details.
Cost: Free Location: Meet on the Corner of Woodland Ave. and Manhattan Ave. (map) Contact: Ryan, 650.961.1035, ryan*sanfrancisquito.org Presented by: The San Francisquito Watershed Council Websites: http://SanFrancisquito.org
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Saturday, May 17, 2008
(1:00 pm - 3:00 pm) Endangered Species Day City: Fremont Description: Come to the refuge and celebrate Endangered
Species Day! Meet and greet K-6 artists who entered the 26th Annual
Endangered Species Poster Contest from the Fremont, Newark and New
Haven Unified School Districts. The artists’ work will be on
display in the Visitor Center Auditorium. Refreshments will be served.
Cost: Free Location: Visitor Center, 1 Marshlands Rd, Fremont, CA 94536 Contact: Visitor Center Desk, 510-792-0222, ext.43 Presented by: Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Websites:
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Saturday, May 17, 2008
(2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) Multiple Dates: Sunday May 18, 2008 10am-4pm Ranches & Rolling Hills Art Show & Sale City: Nicasio, CA Description: Marin Agricultural Land Trust's Ranches &
Rolling Hills annual landscape art show and sale of western Marin
County landscape paintings features more than 250 images of natural and
working landscapes, including many of the 61 family farms that have
been permanently protected by Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT). The
work of 39 outstanding artists is included in this significant West
Coast exhibit.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
(7:00 pm - 8:30 pm) Twilight Marsh Walk City: Fremont Description: Experience the salt marsh at twilight on an
easy stroll along Tidelands (1 1/3 mile) Trail. At the setting of the
sun we will observe the beginning of nature’s night shift. Come
discover the sights, sounds, and smells of the refuge as night
descends. 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, Fremont, CA 94536 Contact: Visitor Center Desk, 510-792-0222, ext.43 Presented by: Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Websites:
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Sunday, May 18, 2008
(11:30 am - 2:30 pm) Event: Endangered Species Day Celebration! City: Sausalito Description: The GGNRA contains more endangered species
than any other national park in continental North America. Come
celebrate these species with the GGNRA Endangered Species Big Year for
an Endangered Species Day Celebration! We'll have informational
displays about the GGNRA's work to protect these endangered species and
the special places they call home. We'll go on a naturalist-led hike to
search for the endangered tidewater goby, a small, nest-building fish
that calls the GGNRA's Rodeo Lagoon home! Free snacks and drinks will
be provided.
Take Muni Bus #76 to Fort Cronkhite Parking Lot
Cost: Free Location: Mitchell Rd. and Fort Cronkhite (map) Contact: Brent Plater, bplater*ggnrabigyear.org Presented by: GGNRA Endangered Species BIG YEAR Websites: http://www.ggnrabigyear.org
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Tuesday, May 20, 2008
(6:30 pm - 9:30 pm) Full Moon Hike City: Palo Alto Description: Join the Acterra Stewardship Program for a
full moon hike on the Pearson-Arastradero Preserve with Astronomer Joe
Jordan. We will be serving dessert and a hot beverage too! Bring a
flashlight, jacket and your friends or family! This is your chance to
hike on the Preserve at night after it's closed to the public. Please
RSVP for this event and email us with any questions. Hope to see you
there!
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
(1:00 pm - 3:00 pm) Native Plant Nursery Wednesday Workdays City: Palo Alto Description: With the help of volunteers like you, the
Native Plant Nurseries allow us to grow native wetland plants onsite
for our restoration projects. Activities include plant propagation and
transplanting, seed collection and sowing, watering, and other
maintenance associated with growing native wetland plants. Later in the
spring and summer, volunteers will focus their efforts on removing
non-native plants like pepperweed and fennel to allow for our native
plants to thrive. Late summer and fall are the busiest times in our
nurseries as we are growing plants to be out-planted the upcoming
winter!
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
(9:00 pm - 9:00 pm) CTO's 2008 California Competition Executive Summary Workshop City: Palo Alto Description: Enter the Clean Tech Open's 2008 California Competition
If you need help or guidance, join us for the first Executive Summary Workshop.
This event is designed to help contestants and interested parties build
and improve Executive Summaries required for entering the competition.
Questions about applications and judging criteria will be answered. The
event will also include a session on Sustainability, how to incorporate
it into business practices, and metrics for measurement.
Thursday, May 22, 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.
May 22: King Corn. King Corn is a feature documentary about two
friends, one acre of corn, and the subsidized crop that drives our
fast-food nation. With the help of friendly neighbors, genetically
modified seeds, and powerful herbicides, two friends plant and grow a
bumper crop of America’s most-productive, most-subsidized grain
on one acre of Iowa soil. But when they try to follow their pile of
corn into the food system, what they find raises troubling questions
about how we eat-and how we farm.
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 Websites: http://www.conexions.org/vhd/events
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Friday, May 23, 2008
(5:00 pm - 9:00 pm) Multiple Dates: Sat. May 24 from 1 - 5 pm Carnival at the Dump with Paul Cesewski City: San Francisco Description: Tinkerer and kinetic artist extraordinaire,
Paul Cesewski recreates an old-fashioned carnival midway at the dump as
the latest artist-in-residence at SF Recycling and Disposal. The
exhibition will feature pedal powered mechanical marvels and other
games of amusement made from found and recycled materials.
The artist-in-residence program at San Francisco’s dump is a one
of a kind program started in 1990 to encourage people to conserve
natural resources and instill in children and adults an increased
appreciation for the environment as well as art.
Cost: Free Location: 503 Tunnel Ave, SF CA 94134 (map) Contact: Deborah Munk, 415 330 1415, art*sfrecycling.com Presented by: SF Recycling & Disposal, Inc Websites: http://www.sfrecycling.com/AIR
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Wednesday, May 28, 2008
(6:00 pm - 8:00 pm) Informational meeting: BE THE CHANGE environmental leadership program • An Acterra Event City: Palo Alto Description: Acterra's BE THE CHANGE environmental
leadership program prepares emerging social change innovators to take
action within the organizations where they work, live, worship and play
to "green" our world from the inside out. Attend this meeting to find
out how you can participate in this 10-month program offering seminars,
field trips, mentoring by expert advisors, practical applications and
networking.
Please RSVP.
Cost: Free Location: at Acterra, 3921 E. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto Contact: Rebecca Araiz Iverson, Director, 650-962-9876 x 345, rebeccaai*acterra.org Presented by: Acterra Websites: http://www.acterra.org
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Current Events
Friday, May 30, 2008
(6:00 pm - 7:30 am) Sustainable Building Advisor Info Session City: Redwood City Description: Find out how to join one of the region’s fastest growing professional fields and earn the Sustainable Building Advisor (SBA) Certificate. The SBA Course is a nine-month certification course that introduces working professionals to an integrated approach of environmentally responsible planning, design and construction. The course covers the core components of sustainable building: site assessment, energy efficiency, green material selection, water management and conservation, sustainable building operations and management, construction practices and indoor environmental quality. Space is limited, RSVP by email or by phone.
Cost: Free Location: Green Building Exchange, 305 Main Street Contact: Jana Boring, 510) 273-2450, jb*unifiedsys.com Presented by: Green Building Exhcange, Bay Area SBA Course Websites: http://bayareasba.org
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Saturday, May 31, 2008
(9:00 am - 12:00 pm) Weed and Restore San Francisquito Creek City: Palo Alto Description: Help Save the Bay restore this beautiful site
by tending to the native plants that make up this critical wetland
habitat. Volunteers will weed the wetlands by removing non-native
species like horehound and Russian thistle to make way for healthy
wetlands. Projects may also include site monitoring, collecting native
seeds, making plant cuttings and work in our on-site native plant
nursery.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
(9:00 am - 2:30 pm) Saturday Paddle & Restoration at Bair Island City: Redwood City Description: Discover the Bay and help to restore it all
in one trip! These outings are unique opportunities that combine a
scenic paddle with valuable restoration work at protected island sites
that are inaccessible and off-limits to the general public. Join Save
The Bay for a canoe trip to Bair Island. Once on these remote islands
volunteers are needed to help us restore the islands' native vegetation
by removing non-native plants, collecting native plant seeds and
through early spring, planting native plants into the ground. All canoe
and restoration equipment is provided.
Cost: $25 for members, $35 for non-members Location: Directions provided upon registration Contact: Sarah Lyons, 510-452-9261 x119, bayevents*savesfbay.org Presented by: Save the Bay, Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Websites: http://www.savesfbay.org/bayevents, http://www/savesfbay.org
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Saturday, May 31, 2008
(9:30 am - 1:30 pm) Leisurely & Relaxing Lompico Headwaters Hike 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! Lompico residents 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 of Lompico Headwaters.
Call or go online to sign up. 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.
Cost: Free, but reservations are required. Location: We'll meet at the Mountain Roastings Coffee House in Felton, and carpool or caravan to the trailhead. Directions will be sent upon reservation. Contact: Melanie Kimbel, 650-968-4509, mkimbel*sempervirens.org Presented by: Sempervirens Fund Websites: http://www.sempervirens.org
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Saturday, May 31, 2008
(1:00 pm - 3:00 pm) Exploring Owls City: Fremont Description: Owls have captivated human imagination for
centuries. Curious about how they hunt, see and hear ? Come listen to a
presentation, view owl body parts, listen to their calls, and dissect
their pellets to see what they eat. Recommended for ages 7 and up. Led
by Paul Bridges. Reservations Required.
Cost: Free Location: Visitor Center, 1 Marshlands Rd, Fremont, CA 94536 Contact: Visitor Center Desk, 510-792-0222, ext.43 Presented by: Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Websites:
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Saturday, May 31, 2008
(8:00 pm - 10:30 pm) Stargazing Rocks at Rancho! City: San Jose Description: If you have never been to Rancho for a
stargazing event, you are missing out on a real treat. Join us this
evening for a quiet night gazing at the stars in a beautiful and
wonderfully dark location that promises lots and lots of stars! Learn
about the night skies with park staff. A telescope will be provided,
but you are more than welcome to bring your own. Dress warmly and bring
a blanket or beach chair to recline and observe the night sky.
Cost: Free Location: Rancho Canada del Oro Open Space Preserve off Casa Loma Road in South San Jose Contact: Teri Rogoway, 408 224-7476, Trogoway*openspaceauthority.org Presented by: Teri Rogoway Websites: http://www.openspaceauthority.org
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