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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Saturday, November 1, 2008
(9:30 am - 12:30 pm) Multiple Dates: 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 12/6, 12/13 Sausal Creek Planting Workdays • An Acterra Event City: Portola Valley Description: Join us for this free community event! We will plant native plants at the new Portola Valley Town Center, along the newly-daylighted Sausal Creek. Gloves, plants, tools and snacks provided; wear old clothes, sturdy shoes and bring your enthusiasm!
Cost: Free Location: 765 Portola Rd., at the new Town Center Contact: Arnie Thompson, 650.962.9876 x310, arniet*acterra.org Presented by: Acterra Stewardship Program Websites: http://acterra.org/watershed
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Current Events
Saturday, November 1, 2008
(12:00 pm - 4:00 pm) Watershed Environmental Poetry Festival City: Berkeley Description: Robert Hass (Pulitzer Prize winner this year), Jane
Hirshfield, Brenda Hillman, Al Young (California Poet Laureate) with
bassist Dan Robbins, Dungy, Chris Olander, Mike Tuggle (Sonoma County
Poet Laureate), Avotcja with bassist Eugene Warren,The Two Graces: GraceFae & Grace Tea, & More
Environmental Updates: Dr. Eugene Cordero (co-author, COOL CUISINE:Taking the Bite Out of Global Warming), Kirsten Miller (Ecocity Builders) with architect Walter Hood
Cost: Free Location: Martin Luther King, Jr. CIVIC CENTER PARK, Center St. at MLK, Jr. Way Contact: Mark Baldridge, (510) 526-9105, kirk*ecologycenter.org Presented by: Ecology Center, Poetry Flash, & EcoCity Builders Websites: http://www.poetryflash.org, http://www.ecologycenter.org
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Current Events
Sunday, November 2, 2008
(6:30 pm - ) Hurricane Season City: San Jose Description: Hurricane Season interweaves spoken word poetry, sound collage, shadow art, dance, film and animation to explore critical issues facing humanity through the kaleidoscope of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath, namely: land rights and housing rights; water access and food justice; over-policing and mass-incarceration; state violence and militarization; racism, classism, sexism, and homophobia; environmental justice and climate change; globalization, migration, and economic justice - as they manifest from one gulf to another, with a powerful tale of resistance, resilience, creativity and survival.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
(12:00 pm - 1:00 pm) Noontime Lecture Series - Global Climate Change and the Environment City: San Francisco Description: With climate change becoming a major problem, we need solutions to alter the very way we think of climate change. Dr. Sally Benson provides thoughtful solutions from her past experience as a groundwater hydrologist and reservoir engineer that has conducted research to address a range of issues related to energy and the environment, including environmental remediation, gas storage, and geothermal energy production.
Check-in: 11:30 PM; Program: 12:00 PM
Cost: Council Members: Free, Students: Free, Nonmembers: $5 Location: World Affairs Council Auditorium, 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor, 94108 Contact: Alexander Lewis, 415-293-4600, info*wacsf.org Presented by: World Affairs Council of Northern California Websites: http://www.itsyourworld.org
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Thursday, November 6, 2008
(6:30 pm - 9:00 pm) The Nature of Your Brand City: Palo Alto Description: Sustainovation In-depth Dialogue with Pam Van Orden, president of Enlightened Brand.
Your brand is part of an intricately interconnected world, an ecosystem shaped by forces both in and out of your control. Learn how systems thinking, and systems feeling, is helping companies to create compelling and sustainable brands. Take away principles and practices for better understanding how your brand fits into the world. Understand the importance of context and connections to knowing and expressing the true nature of your brand.
Cost: $20 (Conexions members $15) 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, extension Presented by: Sustainovation Websites: http://www.conexions.org
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Thursday, November 6, 2008
(7:30 pm - ) Cool Cuisine - Taking the Bite out of Global Warming with Laura Stec & Dr. Eugene Cordero • An Acterra Event City: Menlo Park Description: What we eat does have an impact on our planet, and you can have better-tasting, higher-quality food by following the advice in this book.
Stec runs her own personal chef/catering business, is Culinary Health Educator for Kaiser Permanente Medical Group, works with Acterra and partners with EcoSpeakers.com
Cordero is an associate professor in the Meteorology Dept. at San Jose State. His research focuses on understanding the natural and anthropogenic processes responsible for long-term changes in climate.
Light refreshments/recipes served from the book. Portion of book sales go to environmental organization Acterra.
Cost: Free Location: Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real (between Santa Cruz and Ravenswood Avenues), (map) Contact: Susan Lider, 650-321-2084, susan*sliderassociates.com Presented by: Kepler's and Acterra Websites: http://www.keplers.com, http://acterra.org
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Friday, November 7, 2008
(8:00 am - 5:00 pm) Multiple Dates: 11/7/08-11/9/08 Workshop: Grow Biointensive Sustainable Mini-Farming City: Willits, CA Description: Pre-reading and pre-registration required. In-depth learning of GROW BIOINTENSIVE philosophy and techniques, including lecture, discussion, and demonstration. Topics include: soil preparation, compost, sustainable soil fertility, fertilization, efficient resource use, diet crops, and more.
Cost: $350 before October 10 Location: Brooktrails Community Center Contact: Ecology Action, 707-459-0150 Presented by: Ecology Action: John Jeavons and Carol Cox presenters Websites: http://www.growbiointensive.org
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Saturday, November 8, 2008
(8:00 am - 2:00 pm) Presidio Endangered Species Expedition City: San Francisco Description: Join local naturalist Matt Zlatunich on a 5-mile hike through the Presidio's diverse habitats in search of endangered species including Brown Pelican, Western Snowy Plover, San Francisco Lessingia and Southern Sea Otter. Bring food and water.
Cost: Free Location: Baker Beach North Parking Lot in the Presidio (map) Contact: Matt Zlatunich, 415-572-6989, mbzlat*yahoo.com Presented by: GGNRA Endangered Species Big Year Websites: http://www.ggnrabigyear.org
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Saturday, November 8, 2008
(10:00 am - 12:00 pm) Canopy Tree Walk City: Palo Alto Description: Canopy Tree Walk: Arborist Michael Young will lead an informative tree tour through the Old Palo Alto neighborhood. Meet at the Gamble Garden Churchill Street parking lot entrance. Please rsvp to sharon@canopy.org if possible. Free.
Cost: Free! Location: Old Palo Alto neighborhood. Meet at the Gamble Garden Churchill Street parking lot entrance. Contact: Sharon Kelly, 650-964-6110, sharon*canopy.org Presented by: Canopy Websites: http://canopy.org
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Current Events
Saturday, November 8, 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: The Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 1 Marshlands rd (map) Contact: Elana Garfinkle, 510 792 0222 ext 37, vs_intern*yahoo.com Presented by: Visitor Services Intern Websites: http://www.fws.gov/desfbay
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Sunday, November 9, 2008
(9:00 am - 12:00 pm) Least Tern Nesting Habitat Restoration City: Alameda Description: Help prepare habitat for the California Least Tern nesting season with Friends of the Alameda Wildlife Refuge.
Cost: Free Location: Meet at the main refuge gate at the northwest corner of the former Alameda Naval Air Station in Alameda. (map) Contact: Leora, 510-522-0601, leoraalameda*att.net Presented by: GGNRA Endangered Species Big Year Websites: http://www.ggnrabigyear.org
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Current Events
Monday, November 9, 2008
(3:00 pm - 5:00 pm) GUIDE to Greening Your Small Business Workshop City: San Francisco Description: Guide to Greening Your Small Business: How Urban Solutions and Partnering Agencies Can Help Green Your Small Business At No Charge
The workshop will help small business owners and entrepreneurs gain access to money-saving FREE services from the SFPUC, Norcal Waste and SF Energy Watch. It will educate small businesses on how to take low cost, high impact measures to better the environment. Urban Solutions helps implement each step free of charge!
Urban Solutions is dedicated to fostering the well-being of disadvantaged communities by helping to increase neighborhood commercial vitality, strengthen small businesses, create jobs and encourage diversity.
Cost: Free Location: Muse/Dekker Studio, 224 6th Street, Accessible by BART/Muni light-rail Civic Center and Powell stops & Muni Buslines 12, 14, 26, 9X, 19, 27 (map) Contact: Tida Infahsaeng, 415.553.4433, tida*urbansolutionssf.org Presented by: Urban Solutions Green Business Initiative Websites: http://www.urbansolutionsSF.org
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Current Events
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
(9:30 pm - 9:30 pm) The Green Collar Economy: How 1 Solution Can Fix Our Biggest Problems City: Oakland Description: VAN JONES, with a special spoken word performance by Aya De Leon With Congresswoman Barbara Lee and Actor Danny Glover Introduced by Aimee Allison
Tickets: $12 advance, $15 door, at bookstores Or on line: www.kpfa.org/events Benefits Green For All and KPFA Radio
"Van Jones demonstrates conclusively that the best solutions for the survivability of our planet are also the best solutions for everyday Americans." -Al Gore
Van Jones is the founder of Green For All which is building an inclusive green economy strong enough to lift millions of people out of poverty through green collar jobs and development.
Aya de Leon, the East Bay Express Readers' Pick for Best Slam Poet, 2008
Cost: $12 advance, $15 door. Location: First Congregational Church of Oakland, 2501 Harrison St, Oakland Contact: KPFA Radio 94.1 FM, 510-848-6767 x609 Presented by: KPFA Radio 94.1 FM Websites: http://www.kpfa.org
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Wednesday, November 12, 2008
(6:30 pm - 9:30 pm) Multiple Dates: Wed. Nov. 19, 2008 Training: Volunteer with Green@Home • An Acterra Event City: Palo Alto Description: Green@Home is recruiting volunteers in Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Redwood City and Sunnyvale to meet with residents in their homes to install simple energy-saving devices and perform a free basic energy-saving audit.
Acterra provides volunteer training and scheduling. No experience necessary. Volunteers need to complete the two part training session. Volunteers work in pairs in each 2 to 3 hour HouseCall.
Sign up for our November training in Palo Alto. Registration required.
Cost: Free Location: Cubberley Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA Contact: Liz Muir, 650-962-9876 ext 350, lizm*acterra.org Presented by: Acterra's Green@Home Program Websites: http://acterra.org, http://www.acterra.org
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Wednesday, November 12, 2008
(9:00 pm - 12:00 am) Women's Environmental Network - Drinks at Elixir City: San Francisco Description: Women’s Environmental Network
UPCOMING WEN EVENT: Join WEN for Drinks at Elixir!
Join us as we bartend at Elixir to help raise money for the Women's Environmental Network! Come by anytime throughout the evening, meet other WEN members, learn about upcoming WEN events, order cocktails and tip your WEN bartenders! As guest bartenders for the evening, tips will support WEN and our programs. This is a perfect way to kick off the holidays, learn more about WEN and hang out with friends.
Date and Time: Wednesday, November 12th, starting at 9pm
Cost: Free, tips support our programs! Location: Elixir Bar, 3200 16th Street, San Francisco Contact: WEN, info*wencal.org Presented by: Women's Environmental Netwok Websites: http://www.wencal.org
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Thursday, November 13, 2008
(12:00 pm - 1:00 pm) Security & Energy in the Black Sea Region -- A Romanian Perspective City: San Francisco Description: The Black Sea region has recently been the focus of attention from a political, military and economic standpoint mainly because of the region's geopolitical location as a gateway to energy supplies. Ambassador Adrian Vierita will discuss these topical issues from the perspective of Romania as the largest EU member state in the Black Sea region.
Check-in: 11:30 AM; Program: 12:00 PM
Cost: Council Members: Free, Students: $5, Nonmembers: $15 Location: World Affairs Council Auditorium, 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor Contact: Alexander Lewis, 415-293-4600, info*wacsf.org Presented by: World Affairs Council of Northern California Websites: http://www.itsyourworld.org
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Thursday, November 13, 2008
(5:00 pm - 6:30 pm) Creating Beautiful Water Saving Landscapes City: Redwood City Description: Residential landscape irrigation typically uses more than 25% of the total water
consumed in a home and landscaping is usually overwatered by 30-40%. Chip Krug,
founder of Turner Fine Gardens, will speak about how you can reduce water usage
through better irrigation systems and practices. He will also talk about how to use
native plants to create vibrant and colorful landscaping.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
(6:30 pm - 8:30 pm) Workshop: Codornices Creek Community Design Workshop City: Albany Description: Come learn about how a once neglected waterway is being transformed into a natural creek channel in west Berkeley and Albany. Find out what the Codornices Creek Watershed Council is planning at this site to help create an inviting place for nature education serving the community. Project elements being considered include an outdoor classroom, a wall mural, and volunteer native planting opportunities.
Join us to brainstorm about how we can best use Codornices Creek for educational purposes and how to improve access to its visitors. This will be a fun, interactive workshop and will lead to a second one early next year.
Cost: Free Location: Four Corners Room, University Village, 1123 Jackson St., Albany (map) Contact: Pam Boyle, 510-759-1689, codornicescreekwc*gmail.com Presented by: Codornices Creek Watershed Council Websites: http://www.codornicescreekwatershed.org
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Friday, November 14, 2008
(7:00 pm - 9:00 pm) 100-mile Thanksgiving Celebration City: Palo Alto Description: A typical ingredient in a modern meal travels 1500 miles from the farmer to your table. Support local farmers, the local economy, and the environment by celebrating the bounty of fresh, local, and organically-grown autumn food. Taste an abundance of Thanksgiving dishes prepared by Chef Tod Nysether and the Valley of Heart's Delight Team. At the end of the evening, you'll head home nourished and inspired to create your own local Thanksgiving celebration. The menu, recipes, and local food source list will be available for you to use while creating your own festivities.
Pre-Registration Required
Generous donations: Produce from High Ground Organics in Watsonville.
Cost: $50 per person; $45 for Conexions members, seniors Location: Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, 505 Charleston Road, Palo Alto, 94306. Contact: Susan Stansbury, 650-938-9300 x11, sstansbury*conexions.org Presented by: Valley of Heart's Delight Websites: http://www.conexions.org/vhd/thanksgiving, http://www.conexions.org
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Saturday, November 15, 2008
(4:00 am - 5:30 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 smellsof the refuge as night descends. Meet at the observation
deck in front of the Visitor Center. Not suitable
for young children. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Call
510-792-0222 ext. 43.
Cost: free Location: The Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1 Marshland Rd (map) Contact: Elana Garfinkle, 510 792 0222 ext 37, vs_intern*yahoo.com Presented by: Led by Mary and Gene Bobik. Websites: http://www.fws.gov/desfbay
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Saturday, November 15, 2008
(9:00 am - 2:00 pm) Second Annual Pilgrim Planting City: Petaluma Description: Come and join our effort to restore and enhance natural habitat for wildlife on the refuge. Space is limited and reservations are required. Check out http://www.fws.gov/desfbay/Tideline.htm for the latest edition of Tideline and further information.
Cost: Free!! Location: San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Located 1/2 a mile east of Lakeville Highway on Highway 37. If you are coming from the east you will pass us and turn around at Lakeville Highway. Look for the old farm site on your right and an event sign. Contact: Environmental Education Intern, (510)792-4275 x42, ee.refuge*yahoo.com Presented by: San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex Websites: http://www.fws.gov/sfbayrefuges
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Saturday, November 15, 2008
(9:00 am - 2:30 pm) REI Ridge Trail Service Day City: Portola Valley Description: In honor of the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council's 20th anniversary, REI will partner with land management agencies throughout the nine-county Bay Area for a morning of volunteer work on the Bay Area Ridge Trail. Come lend a hand on November 15 at Windy Hill Open Space Preserve in Portola Valley. REI and Bay Area Ridge Trail Council (BARTC) will team up with Mid-peninsula Regional Open Space District to restore sections of the Anniversary, Hamms Gulch or Lost Trail. Work will include a variety of activities dependent on the weather, such as repairing trail tread and building water bars to ensure proper drainage. No experience is necessary; park staff will provide tools and project supervision.
Cost: Free! Location: Windy Hill Open Space Preserve, Parking for the upper portion of the preserve, the Spring Ridge parking area, is located on Skyline Boulevard (Highway 35), 2.3 miles south of Highway 84 (La Honda Road) and 4.9 miles north of Page Mill Road. (map) Contact: Joel Gartland, (415) 561-2595, volunteer*ridgetrail.org Presented by: REI, BARTC, MPOSD Websites: http://ridgetrail.org/about/news_detail.cfm?id=124, http://www.rei.com/mountainview
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Saturday, November 15, 2008
(9:30 am - 12:30 pm) Multiple Dates: 11/15/, 11/22, 12/6, 12/13 Sausal Creek Planting Workday • An Acterra Event City: Portola Valley Description: Join us for this community event! We will plant native plants at the new Portola Valley Town Center, along the newly-daylighted Sausal Creek. Gloves, plants, tools and snacks provided; wear old clothes, sturdy shoes and bring your enthusiasm!
Cost: Free Location: 765 Portola Rd. At the new Portola Valley Town Center. Look for our banner on the fence. Contact: Arnie Thompson, 650.962.9876 x310, arnie*acterra.org Presented by: Acterra and Friends of Sausal Creek Websites: http://acterra.org/watershed
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Saturday, November 15, 2008
(10:00 am - 5:00 pm) Grow Local: A Workshop on Land Access for Urban Agriculture City: Oakland, CA Description: If we are to build the thriving, community-driven and fair urban agriculture system we need we must have land.
Join us for a day of information, sharing and discussion on how we can secure land for food production to increase access to healthy food for all, including low-income/food stamp eligible communities.
Topics to be covered in the workshop include: accessing public and private land, zoning and planning laws, community organizing strategies and easements and policies we can pass to help grow urban agriculture.
Registration is required.
Cost: $20 CFJC Members, $40 Non-Members, scholarships available Location: Alameda County Public Health Department, 1000 Broadway, Suite 500 Contact: Jessica Bell, 510 704 0245, jessicabell*cafoodjustice.org Presented by: The California Food and Justice Coalition, cosponsored by Oakland Food Connection, OBUGS, People's Grocery, Alemany Farm Websites: http://www.cafoodjustice.org
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Saturday, November 15, 2008
(10:00 am - 1:00 pm) GGNRA Endangered Species Big Year Steelhead Salmon Habitat Restoration City: Muir Woods Banducci Restoration Site Description: Join the Parks Conservancy in the GGNRA's majestic Marin redwoods to complete your Central California Coast Steelhead action item: protecting and enhancing the species' habitat within the GGNRA. Learn how to grow and care for native riparian plants and help plant and maintain the species' restoration sites. RSVP: Call (415) 383-4390. Meet at the Banducci Restoration Site. Part of the GGNRA Endangered Species Big Year: www.ggnrabigyear.org.
Cost: Free Location: Muir Woods Drive @ Hwy 1 (map) Contact: Chris F., 415-383-4390 Presented by: GGNRA Endangered Species Big Year Websites: http://www.ggnrabigyear.org
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Saturday, November 15, 2008
(10:00 am - 2:00 pm) America Recycles 2008 City: San Rafael Description: Celebrate America Recycles Day with a day of educational activities and live music at McNear’s Beach in San Rafael. Stuart Moody, the Plastics Campaign Director of Green Sangha, will lead a talk about “Rethinking Plastics”. In addition an expert from Marin Treks will host an educational live show of reptiles and how our actions can promote the conservation of species.
There will be a live performance from Environmental Rapper “Virtuous” followed by a beach clean up from 12 to 1pm . There will also be information about local organizations and Eco-Arts & Crafts for the kids.
Monday, November 17, 2008
(8:30 am - 3:15 pm) Multiple Dates: Nov 17-19 Introduction to Recycling, LA City: Santa Fe Springs Description: WHY THIS COURSE?
NCRA offers this inexpensive three-day course at a convenient location to help train people who would like a quick overview of the current recycling industry and a view of its near-term future developments.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The course is designed for newcomers to the recycling field and is an ideal orientation for many people
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
(6:30 pm - 9:00 pm) Business Networking: EcoTuesday City: Palo Alto Description: EcoTuesday is a monthly structured networking event for business leaders, job seekers and concerned citizens interested in sustainability. Each event features a prominent speaker and chance for everyone to introduce themselves and meet other attendees.
The guest speaker for November is Mike Hannigan, co-founder of Give Something Back, the Oakland-based office supply company that competes successfully with big-box retailers and donates more than half of their profits to charity.
Cost: $10 in advance, $20 at the door Location: Crown Plaza Hotel at 4290 El Camino Real (map) Contact: Alexia Marcous, 650-286-9200, amarcous*dharmams.com Presented by: EcoTuesday Silicon Valley Websites: http://www.ecotuesday.com
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Thursday, November 20, 2008
(4:00 am - 4:00 pm) Multiple Dates: Nov 20th 2008, Feb 5, 2009 & March 26, 2009 - 8:30am to 4:00pm Emerging Topics in Engineering - Photovoltaic Technology City: Santa Clara Description: INSTRUCTOR BIO Dr. Peter Borden is a leading technologist and Distinguished MTS with the Solar Business Group of Applied Materials. Dr. Borden holds Ph. D. in Applied Physics from Stanford, and EE degree from MIT, he has over 80 publications and 30 patents.
Daily Schedule 8:30 - 9 am Continental Breakfast 9 - 10:30 am Morning Session 1 10:45 am - Noon Morning Session 2 Noon Lunch 1 - 2:30 pm Afternoon Session 1 2:45 - 4 pm Afternoon Session 2 4 pm Awarding of Certificates followed by a social event
COURSE OBJECTIVE This is the first of three classes, with the objective of giving the students an understanding of how PV components and systems work and PV applications.
Cost: $695. Location: Santa Clara University, Benson Parlors B&C, SCU, 500 East El Camino Real, Santa Clara Contact: Santa Clara University, School of Engineering, 408-554-4313 Presented by: Santa Clara University, School of Engineering Websites: http://www.scu.edu/ete
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Thursday, November 20, 2008
(6:00 pm - 9:30 pm) An Evening with Owls City: Ross Description: We’ll have owl stories, short educational talks, a silent auction featuring fine art & photography donated by local artists, the opportunity to purchase gifts for the holidays & you’ll meet the stars of the show - live owls! We’ll share information & see photos from this year’s activities. Mingle with other owl enthusiasts, nibble, drink wine, have fun & leave with a sense of wonder. Join us for an event featuring savory & sweet treats accompanied by excellent local wine and other beverages. Food & drink will be served on biodegradable products. This event is a fundraiser to continue our work with schools & the public.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
(7:30 pm - ) R.J. Ruppenthal: Fresh Food from Small Spaces: The Square Inch Gardener's Guide to Year-Round Growing, Fermenting and Sprouting City: Menlo Park, CA Description: Books on container gardening have been wildly popular with urban and suburban readers, but until now, there has been no comprehensive "how-to" guide for growing fresh food in the absence of open land. Fresh Food from Small Spaces fills the gap as a practical, comprehensive, and downright fun guide to growing food in small spaces.
Author R. J. Ruppenthal worked on an organic vegetable farm in his youth, but his expertise in urban and indoor gardening has been hard-won through years of trial-and-error experience.
Cost: Free Location: Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real (between Santa Cruz and Ravenswood Avenues), Menlo Park, CA 94025, 650-324-4321, www.keplers.com (map) Contact: Susan Lider, 650-321-2084, susan*sliderassociates.com Presented by: Kepler's Websites: http://www.keplers.com
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Saturday, November 22, 2008
(8:00 am - 7:00 pm) Green Career Conference City: Berkeley, CA Description: Join us for our 3rd Annual Green Career Conference:
-Learn practical tools for finding and getting your dream job.
-Hear insider perspectives from industry experts.
-Learn how to use the skills you have to get the green job you want.
-Meet employers looking to hire now.
-Learn crucial tips for successful career transition
-Learn strategic education and training options, and much more!
Register before Nov. 1 and receive $50 off. Enter coupon code "futurejobs" on checkout.
Register at greencareerconference.org or call 707-472-2455.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
(9:00 am - 5:00 pm) Boat Trip: Birds of San Pablo Bay City: Berkeley Description: Join biologist Pamela Llewellyn and Dolphin Charters as we cruise from Berkeley to Point Bonita and north into San Pablo Bay, hugging the shorelines that are home to thousands of wintering birds. Leaving from Berkeley, we will pass Alcatraz and head toward Point Bonita, where we will tour the southern edge of the Marin Headlands and, weather permitting, travel under the Golden Gate Bridge to the point. Continuing on our exploration, we will travel along the shore of Angel Island, under the Richmond/San Rafael Bridge, past the Marin Islands, the Brothers and Sisters Islands, over to Red Rock and back down along the Richmond shoreline.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
(11:00 am - 12:00 pm) Salt Pond 101: An Introduction to the Project City: Alviso Description: Restoration of 15,100 acres of south San Francisco Bay salt ponds to wetlands habitats has begun. Please join us for overview of this incredible project happening in our backyard. Program will be held indoors in the auditorium. All are welcome! For directions or more information, please call.
Cost: Free Location: Evironmental Education Center, Don Edwards SFB NWR (map) Contact: Jennifer, 408-262-5513 x106, jennifer_heroux*fws.gov Presented by: Don Edwards SFB NWR, South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project Websites: http://www.southbayrestoration.org/
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Saturday, November 23, 2008
(10:00 am - 11:30 am) Introduction to Ducks City: Fremont Description: Thousands of ducks winter in the San Francisco Bay
every year. View a short slide show on duck identification. Then we’ll head out on the trail to try your new skills. A limited number of binoculars are available to borrow. Led by Carmen Minch.
Cost: free Location: The Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 1 Marshland Rd (map) Contact: Carmen Minch, 510 792 0222 ext 38, vs_intern*yahoo.com Presented by: carmen minch Websites: http://www.fws.gov/desfbay
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Sunday, November 23, 2008
(11:00 am - 12:00 pm) Shoreline at Mountain View - Environmental Docent-Led Walk City: MountainView Description: The City of Mountain View’s Environmental Docent program highlighs Shoreline at Mountain View's: maritime history; landfill legacy; unique ecosystems; environmental processes; birds, wildlife; and even flood control!
For more information, or for group reservations, please contact the Shoreline office: (650) 903-6392. Walks depart from Rengstorff House and are expected to last approximately one hour. Bring/Wear: layered clothing, walking shoes and/or binoculars.
Cost: Free Location: Rengstorff House, 3070 N. Shoreline Boulevard, Mountain View, CA 94043 Contact: Kristina Rockhold, (650) 903-6073, Kristina.Rockhold*mountainview.gov Presented by: City of Mountain View Websites: http://ci.mtnview.ca.us
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