april 2010 newsletter ~ san francisco bay area women's environmental network

8/9/2019 April 2010 Newsletter ~ San Francisco Bay Area Women's Environmental Network

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April 2010 NEWSLETTERwww.wencal.org

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IN THIS NEWSLETTER:ANNOUNCEMENTS..................................................................................................................... 3

WEN Newsletter Changes: 1st of the Month Delivery and Improved Formatting ..................... 3Join WENs Facebook Page! ...................................................................................................... 3

WEN Member Spotlight: Carolina Morgan-Riggs, Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan .............. 3Non-Profit Spotlight: The Environmental Forum of Marin........................................................ 3Ecology Center Calendar: Events and Lectures.......................................................................... 4Workshops: Solar Living Institute.............................................................................................. 4WEN Email List.......................................................................................................................... 4

EVENTS ......................................................................................................................................... 4Panel D: Food, Culture and Identity in a Global Society East Bay, Friday, April 2, 2010 ........ 4SPAWN Native Plant Nursery Workday North Bay, Friday April 2, 2010 ............................... 5Party: Taste for Artisans East Bay, Saturday April 3, 2010 ....................................................... 5Class: Solar Power Basics San Francisco, Saturday April 3, 2010 ............................................ 5Workshop: Creating Year-Round Edible Gardens East Bay, Saturday April 3, 2010 ............... 5Pier 94 Wetlands Restoration Workday San Francisco, Saturday April 3, 2010 ....................... 5Volunteer: Creekside Habitat Restoration with SPAWN North Bay, Saturday April 3, 2010... 5

Climate Change Action Workshop at Ashkenaz East Bay, Monday April 5-April 12, 2010..... 6Talk: Water Harvesting for the Landscape, North Bay, Tues April 6, 2010 .............................. 6Women of Wind Event: Are Western RPS Standards Feasible Wed, April 7, 2010.............. 6Discussion with Farmers in the Heart of the City East Bay, Wednesday April 7, 2010 ............ 6Panel Discussion: The Human Cost of Food, San Francisco, Wednesday April 7, 2010 .......... 6Lecture: Coastal Communities and the Blue Planet East Bay, Thursday April 8, 2010............. 6Western Wilderness Conference East Bay, Thursday April 8-April Sunday April 11, 2010..... 7Green Friday Potluck: Beyond Recycling, Zero Waste East Bay, Friday April 9, 2010............ 7North Bay Watershed Conference North Bay, Friday April 9, 2010.......................................... 7SPAWN Native Plant Nursery Workday North Bay, Friday April 9, 2010 ............................... 7Conference: California Co-op North Bay, Friday April 9, 2010-Saturday April 10, 2010 ........ 7Earth Day Celebration On The Richmond Greenway East Bay, Saturday April 10, 2010 ........ 7Class: Beneficial Insects - Their Jobs, Identification & Attractors, Saturday April 10, 2010.... 8

Volunteer: Creek Habitat Restoration with SPAWN North Bay, Saturday April 10, 2010 ....... 8Oyster Reef Building Campaign Marin County, Saturday April 10 & Sun April 11, 2010....... 8San Francisco Green Festival, San Francisco, Saturday April 10 & Sunday April 11, 2010..... 8Program: Salt Pond Restoration 101, South Bay, Saturday April 10, 2010 ............................... 9Volunteer: Creek Stewardship Work Day East Bay, Saturday April 10, 2010 ......................... 9Occidental Arts and Ecology Center Spring Plant Sale, Saturday April 10 & Sun April 11 ..... 9Class: Backyard Beekeeping & Honey Extraction East Bay, Sunday April 11, 2010 ............... 9Slow Drinks with Slow Food Berkeley East Bay Sunday April 11, 2010.................................. 9Movie & Presentation: The Joy of Life on Two Wheels East Bay Sunday April 11, 2010 ..... 10


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Expedition: Pacific Environment's Vessel Watch San Francisco Sunday April 11, 2010 ...... 10Program: Mysteries of Wastewater Treatment South Bay Sunday April 11, 2010.................. 10Presentation and Hike: Life at the Bottom of the Foodchain East Bay, Sun April 11, 2010.... 10Talk: The Global Footprint of Food San Francisco, Monday April 12, 2010 .......................... 10Discussion: What's Happening With AB32 San Francisco, Tuesday April 13, 2010 .............. 11Solar Hot Water Basics for Residential Customers San Francisco, Tuesday April 13, 2010... 11

Green Initiatives in the Workplace: HR's Perspective North Bay, Tuesday April 13, 2010.... 11Meet the Filmmaker: Mai Iskander of "Garbage Dreams" North Bay, Wed April 14, 2010 ... 11Oakland EarthEXPO East Bay, Wednesday April 14, 2010 .................................................... 11SPAWN Native Plant Nursery Workday North Bay, Friday April 16, 2010 ........................... 12Earth Day -- Richmond East Bay, Saturday April 17, 2010..................................................... 12Beekeeping in the City: Introduction to Hive Management, SF, Saturday April 17, 2010...... 12Volunteer: Earth Day Cleanup at Ravenswood Point Peninsula, Saturday April 17, 2010...... 12Volunteer: Ivan Dickson State Trail Day Project East Bay, Saturday April 17, 2010 ............. 12Volunteer: Quail Rangers East Bay, Saturday April 17, 2010 ................................................. 12Activity: Earth Day -- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle East Bay, Saturday April 17, 2010............... 13Volunteer: Creek Habitat Restoration with SPAWN North Bay, Saturday April 17, 2010 ..... 13Earth Day Fair -- Santa Rosa North Bay, Saturday April 17, 2010.......................................... 13Berkeley Shoreline Cleanup East Bay, Saturday April 17, 2010 ............................................. 13

Community Resilience Workshop San Francisco, Saturday April 17, 2010............................ 13Emeryville's Earth Day Celebration East Bay, Saturday April 17, 2010.................................. 13Expedition: Pacific Environment's Vessel Watch San Francisco, Friday April 23, 2010........ 14Point Reyes Birding & Nature Festival North Bay, Friday April 23-Monday April 26, 2010. 14Class: Lawn Removal, Alternatives and Management South Bay, Saturday April 24, 2010... 14Earth Day -- El Cerrito East Bay, Saturday April 24, 2010...................................................... 14Presentation: All About Owls South Bay, Saturday April 24, 2010......................................... 14Class: Bees and Beekeeping East Bay, Saturday April 24, 2010 ............................................. 15Waterwise Landscaping Conference South Bay, Saturday April 24, 2010 .............................. 15Help Restore Habitat for the California Quail San Francisco, Saturday April 24, 2010.......... 15Volunteer: Creek Habitat Restoration with SPAWN North Bay, Saturday April 24, 2010 ..... 15Class: Gardening for Wildlife with California Native Plants North Bay, Sat April 24, 2010.. 16Volunteer: Ivan Dickson Earth Day Project East Bay, Saturday April 24, 2010 ..................... 16

Volunteer: Earth Day Celebration and Clean Up East Bay, Saturday April 24, 2010 ............. 16Berkeley Earth Day East Bay, Saturday April 24, 2010........................................................... 16Workshop: Planting For Pollinators East Bay, Saturday April 24, 2010.................................. 16Earth Day Walkabout: Mt. Tamalpais Hike North Bay, Saturday April 24, 2010 ................... 16Earth Day Creeks Challenge East Bay, Saturday April 24, 2010............................................. 16Earth Day Marin Marin County, Saturday April 24, 2010 ....................................................... 17Cultivating Women's Leadership Sonoma County, Sunday April 25-April 30, 2010.............. 17Earth Day Walkabout: Grand Mother Tree Hike North Bay, Sunday April 25, 2010 ............. 17Workshop: Rain Barrels and Water-Harvesting Earthworks, Sunday April 25, 2010 ............. 17Bay-Friendly Garden Tour East Bay, Sunday April 25, 2010.................................................. 17Celebrate People's Earth Day! San Francisco, Sunday April 25, 2010 .................................... 18Andrew Revkin In conversation with Healy Hamilton San Francisco, Tues. April 27, 2010.. 18Discussion: Nature in Cities San Francisco, Wednesday April 28, 2010................................. 18

Discussion: Ecology Emerges #3: Bay Area as Incubator Wednesday, April 28, 2010 .......... 18Presentation: Food Manufacturing in The Bay Area, San Francisco, Wed. April 28, 2010..... 19Green Chefs of the East Bay East Bay, Thursday April 29, 2010 ............................................ 19Wild Quest Adventure, Palo Alto BayLands, Sunday May 2, 2010......................................... 19

JOBS ............................................................................................................................................. 19 NatureBridge: Grants Manager................................................................................................. 19Sempervirens Fund: Development Associate ........................................................................... 20Food & Water Watch: Senior Communications Associate, Western Region........................... 20The Pachamama Alliance: Development Director ................................................................... 20Janikin Rooke: Carbon / Emissions Broker .............................................................................. 21


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PG&E: Integrated Demand Side Management - Green Communities Intern........................... 21Save the Redwoods League: Director of Science ..................................................................... 21The Pacific Forest Trust: Vice President of Conservation........................................................ 21Trust for Conservation Innovation: Accounting Manager........................................................ 22Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation: Program Associate, Andes Amazon Initiative ............ 22The Nature Conservancy: Director of Institutional Giving ...................................................... 23

ANNOUNCEMENTS

WEN Newsletter Changes: 1st

of the Month Delivery and Improved FormattingTo better serve our members, the WEN Board of Directors has developed a strategic plan torevise the formatting and delivery schedule for our monthly newsletter over the coming months.This restructuring will make information of interest more easily accessible, help highlight WENactivities and simplify events calendar management for newsletter readers. While previouslydistributed on the 15

thof each month, WEN will henceforth send out the newsletter on the 1

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each month. WEN will continue to solicit event and job postings and include them in theappropriate edition of the newsletter. Further formatting changes will be announced in thecoming months. To offer any comments or suggestions about this process, please contact theWEN Board of Directors at [email protected].

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join WENs Facebook Page!Would you like to be friends with the Womens Environmental Network? If you answered yes,you are in luck! The Womens Environmental Network has a Facebook page where you can findinformation regarding upcoming events, add the organization to your list of friends and discusstopics. To see the Womens Environmental Network Facebook page, please clickhere.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

WEN Member Spotlight: Carolina Morgan-Riggs, Post, Buckley,

Schuh & JerniganThis months WEN Member Spotlight highlights Carolina Morgan-Riggs, who works in the San Francisco office of Post, Buckley,Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., an environmental consulting firm. Her mainrole is project management and client service. Her most interestingprojects have focused on achieving synergies between smart growthand sustainable transportation, while protecting our naturalresources. To view her entire feature, clickhere.

Each month, WEN spotlights one members story in order to explorethe wide array of careers and career paths related to the environment.Please contact us at [email protected] if youd like to be spotlightedor if youd like to nominate someone. Your spotlight will be

displayed on our website, www.wencal.org and will be highlighted in our newsletter, with areadership of almost 2,000 members.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Non-Profit Spotlight: The Environmental Forum of MarinThe Environmental Forum of Marinpromotes a sustainable world throughenvironmental education. EFM is dedicated to the protection and enhancementof the environment by educating its members and the Marin citizenry aboutenvironmental issues. In furtherance of its mission, EFM annually conducts twoeducational programs, Sustainable Earth Forum and Sustainable CommunitiesSeminar, and provides continuing education for its members and the public atlarge.


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Sustainable Communities Seminar, consisting of eight Saturday morning workshops, is theintroductory program. It provides a public forum to explore the main aspects of sustainabilityand how sustainable practices can be incorporated at the individual, city, and county level.

The more advanced Sustainable Earth Forum is geared for those with a passion for

environmentalism and sustainability. It consists of eighteen one-day-a-week classes and fieldtrips throughout Marin County focusing on the natural world and Marin ecosystems, humanimpact on the environment, resource management, individual and community action, andsustainability practices. Students are trained in advocacy and complete projects designed toimpact county sustainability indicators. More than 100 people contribute their services to providethis comprehensive and highly regarded environmental education program.

The Environmental Forum was founded in 1972 by five directors of Audubon Canyon Ranch,including Dr. Marty Griffin, to train a cadre of volunteers to be effective and influential workersand speakers in the field of environmental planning and quality. It was the first experiment of itskind in the United States, which in time became an independent entity.

From its early concerns with land use and planning, the Environmental Forum has expanded to

address issues relating to water, waste reduction, transportation, energy, land use, environmentalethics, sustainable practices and the economics of sustainability through discussions lead byexperts and practitioners in each area. Its focus today is to provide the passion, skills andopportunities for its students to be activist advocates in one or more of these areas.

One unknown fact about the Environmental Forum is how many of the environmental advocatesactive in the county today have passed through its program.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Ecology Center Calendar: Events and LecturesFor a complete listing of classes, events and lectures at the Ecology Center visit:http://www.ecologycenter.org/calendar/~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Workshops: Solar Living Institute

For a complete listing of exciting workshops at the Solar Living Institute, visit:http://www.solarliving.org/workshops/.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~WEN Email ListAs a reminder, you can manage your email subscription change your email address, subscribe,unsubscribe by using the link at the bottom of each email, or by going to the WEN website(www.wencal.org). Forward your newsletter on to women who you think might be interested inWEN keep the list growing!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

EVENTSPanel D: Food, Culture and Identity in a Global Society East Bay, Friday, April 2, 2010Darra Goldstein is one of the most prominent scholars in food studies today. As the founding

editor of Gastronomica she has transformed academic food writing into a genre that can beenjoyed by non-academic readers as well. In conversation with Barry Glassner Darra Goldsteinwill speak about issues of food and identity in both the US and abroad and discuss ways in whichfood can be used to promote tolerance and diversity. They will consider the cultural dimensionsthat underlie food in different societies and look at the role of food politics in our increasinglyglobalized world. Location: UC Berkeley Campus, Dwinelle Hall, 3335 Dwinelle Hall, Berkeley.Time: Noon. Info: [email protected],http://events.berkeley.edu/?event_ID=28658&date=2010-04-02&tab=all_events.


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SPAWN Native Plant Nursery Workday North Bay, Friday April 2, 2010Join SPAWN every Friday to prepare seeds, sow and tend native plants we are growing in our

watershed nursery for local stream restoration projects. We will work with over 26 differentspecies including maples, oaks, hazelnut, all kinds of berries, ferns, willows, dogwoods,redwoods and more. Workdays range from cold wintery days to hot summer days, so comeprepared with appropriate clothing, snacks and water. All training provided. First time volunteers

are required to RSVP, to sign up and to receive directions to our nursery in Lagunitas, pleaseemail or call Blaine Vossler. Location: Lagunitas. Time: 10am - 1pm. Cost: Free. Info: 415-663-8590 e t. 118, [email protected], http://www.spawnusa.org/upcomingevents/number-48.

Party: Taste for Artisans East Bay, Saturday April 3, 2010The East Bay Express is celebrating things handmade by throwing a party for 100's of Artisans

at Oakland's Jack London Square with free admission. Learn about making cool stuff and enjoymusic, food, and drink. East Bay Bicycle Coalition will support their efforts with free bike valetparking. Location: Jack London Square, Downtown, Oakland. Time: 5pm - 11pm. Info:http://www.eastbayexpress.com/ebx/Event?oid=1623477.

Class: Solar Power Basics San Francisco, Saturday April 3, 2010Hear about current market-ready solar power technologies and the key steps necessary to own a

solar electric system for your home. Become familiar with the solar power installation processand how to reduce energy costs, and get answers to frequently asked questions. This shortoverview is for residential customers interested in learning the fundamentals of solar power forsmall grid-tied systems. Register online. Location: Pacific Energy Center, 851 Howard St.,between 4th & 5th, San Francisco. Time: 10am - Noon. Cost: Free. Info:http://www.pge.com/mybusiness/edusafety/training/pec/classes/index.jsp?reqType=detail&ID=3942&db=PEC3942.csv&pageTitle=Class%20Details%20and%20Registration&postback=yess.

Workshop: Creating Year-Round Edible Gardens East Bay, Saturday April 3, 2010This hands-on workshop will offer vegetable gardening basics including: soil preparation, when

and what to plant for our local climate, companion planting and pest control, plus creative waysto use your bountiful harvest. Seeds, catalogs, regional food source information, and otherhandouts will be provided. Registration starts March 22. Location: Wente Vineyard , 5050Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Time: 10am - 1pm. Info: 510-444-7645,http://www.stopwaste.org/home/index.asp?page=625.

Pier 94 Wetlands Restoration Workday San Francisco, Saturday April 3, 2010As part of our ongoing efforts to restore wetlands in San Francisco Bay, we will continue our

efforts at Pier 94, throughout the year. Activities include invasive plant removal, trash pickup,monitoring, and planting in the fall. The site is home to native California Sea-blite, as well asnesting shorebirds. Refreshments will be provided. Public Transit: The Muni Metro T-Line stopsat Marin, which is located a couple blocks before Cargo Way on Third Street. Location: Pier 94,480 Amador St. in San Francisco, The entrance to Pier 94 is near 480 Amador St. in SanFrancisco, San Francisco. Time: 9am - Noon. Info: [email protected],http://www.goldengateaudubon.org/volunteer/.

Volunteer: Creekside Habitat Restoration with SPAWN North Bay, Saturday April 3, 2010Join SPAWN, The Salmon Protection and Watershed Network, for some fun work out along the

creeks every Saturday in the San Geronimo Valley. Help us remove invasive plants and plantnative trees and shrubs grown in our local native plant nursery. Learn about Marin's salmonpopulations, how to ID native plants and birds, and gather with a great group of volunteers!Every Saturday, rain or shine! Location: Varies weekly, see website for details! If you need anymore info or want to join a nursery workday please contact Blaine by email. What to bring:Protective clothing (rain gear), including work gloves and sturdy shoes. Water & snacks. If you


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have your own shovels or clippers, bring those too! Location: San Geronimo Valley. Time: 10am- 1pm. Info: [email protected], http://www.spawnusa.org/upcomingevents/number-5.

Climate Change Action Workshop at Ashkenaz East Bay, Monday April 5-April 12, 20102-session Climate Change Action Workshop at Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center.

Contact Kristen to sign up! Location: Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center, 1317 San

Pablo Ave., @ Gilman, Berkeley. Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Info: 510-525-5099 ext. 2#,[email protected], http://www.ashkenaz.com/.

Talk: Water Harvesting for the Landscape, North Bay, Tues April 6, 2010Guest Speaker: Elizabeth Dougherty, Wholly H20 "Rainwater, Graywater and Low Impact

Development: Strategies for California's Water Security." Additional Topics will Include City ofSanta Rosa's -- Rainwater Harvesting Rebate Program; Graywater Rebate Program; RecycledWater Program; Landscape Water Conservation Programs. Complimentary coffee and bagelsprovided. Call or email Debra Lane for more info. Location: City of Santa Rosa Transit Building,45 Stony Point Road, Santa Rosa. Time: 9am - 11am. Cost: Free. Info: 707-543-4506,[email protected], http://www.whollyh2o.org/.

Women of Wind Event: Are Western RPS Standards Feasible Wed, April 7, 2010

April On Wednesday, April 7 from 6:30 PM-8:00 PM BLACK & VEATCH, a leading globalengineering, consulting, and construction company, has generously offered to host the firstWoWE event of 2010 at their offices at 650 California Street, 5th Floor, in San Francisco.RYAN J. PLETKA, Director of Renewables Planning and Strategy for Black & Veatch andJOSHUA S. FINN, Renewable Energy Specialist for Black and Veatch, will be making apresentation entitled ARE WESTERN RPS STANDARDS TECHNICALLY FEASIBLE?This event is free of charge but space is limited, so please make your reservation as soon aspossible by emailing Andrea at [email protected].

Discussion with Farmers in the Heart of the City East Bay, Wednesday April 7, 2010Agrariana and the Community Alliance with Family Farmers present an evening with urban

agriculturists. Novella Carpenter, author of Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farmer willbe joined by Nathan McClintock, doctoral candidate in geography at UC Berkeley and memberof the Oakland Food Policy Council, to discuss the past, present, and future of farming in citiesand the trials of agricultural production in urban places. For disability accommodation requestsand information visit http://access.berkeley.edu or please contact Danny Kodmur at (510) 643-6456 (voice) or (510) 642-6376 (TTY) or [email protected] for communicationservices and mobility services. Please try to make your service request with as much advancenotice as possible. Meet in Room 101. Location: UC Berkeley -- Morgan Hall, Berkeley. Time:7:30pm. Cost: $5 donation, no one turned away for lack of funds. Info: 510-325-6973,http://agrariana.org/speakers

Panel Discussion: The Human Cost of Food, San Francisco, Wednesday April 7, 2010Please join Green Caf Network, Mission Pie and two local farmers for an evening of

discussion and exploration. They will explore different models of farm labor structure and hearfrom farmers about the history, rewards and challenges of their decisions. They will also discusshow individual consumers, cafes and restaurants can integrate such knowledge into theirsourcing decisions and methods. Location: Mission Pie, 2901 Mission Street, San Francisco.Time: 6:30pm. Cost: $5-$10 donation requested, no one turned away for lack of funds. Info: 415-282-1500, http://greencafenetwork.org/

Lecture: Coastal Communities and the Blue Planet East Bay, Thursday April 8, 2010Speaker: Meg Caldwell, Woods Institute for the Environment, Stanford University. Part of the

California Colloquium on Water -- Educating ourselves to better appreciate our precious water.5-5:30pm - Reception and meet the speaker, outside of Room 250, Goldman School of Public


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Policy (2607 Hearst Ave at LeRoy). 5:30-7pm - Lecture, including a post-lecture question andanswer session with the speaker. Lectures will be held in Room 250, Goldman School of PublicPolicy. Location: Goldman School of Public Policy, Corner of Hearst Ave and LeRoy Ave,Berkeley. Time: 5:30pm - 7pm. Info: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/WRCA/ccow.html.

Western Wilderness Conference East Bay, Thursday April 8-April Sunday April 11, 2010

Wilderness preservation has never been more important -- or more possible. In the last 4 years,wilderness advocates have succeeded in establishing over 2 million acres of protectedwilderness. Curious about what it takes to succeed on this scale? Come to the WesternWilderness Conference. Sponsored by the California Wilderness Coalition and the Sierra Club,the Western Wilderness Conference highlights organizations from all twelve western states,including Alaska. Meet new allies and discover strategic tips to strengthen your ownenvironmental campaign. Together we can preserve the wilderness. Schedule and list of speakersonline. Register online. Location: Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Union, UC Berkeley Campus,Bancroft & Telegraph, Berkeley. Cost: Single day: $80 in advance, $100 at door; Fullconference: $160/$200. Info: http://westernwilderness.org/

Green Friday Potluck: Beyond Recycling, Zero Waste East Bay, Friday April 9, 2010The Northern Alameda County Group's "Green Friday" events combine interesting speakers

with potlucks; please bring a healthy dish to share. Beverages and tableware provided. Thespeaker for this event will be Michael Siminitus, founder of Waste Busters, and he will lead adiscussion about why the Zero Waste principle is important and what we can do to support theparadigm shift. RSVP by phone or email. Location: Sierra Club SF Bay Chapter, 2530 San PabloAve., near Dwight, Berkeley. Time: 6pm. Cost: $2 suggested donation + food to share. Info:510-549-2525, [email protected], http://sfbay.sierraclub.org/yodeler/

North Bay Watershed Conference North Bay, Friday April 9, 2010Conference Objective: To explore water supply innovations, recycling advancements,

watersheds, and green infrastructure. Who Will Attend: Public officials, leaders in business,science and environmental organizations, interested members of the public. Register online.Location: Sheraton Petaluma, 745 Baywood Drive, Petaluma. Time: 8:30am - 4:15pm. Cost:$80. Info: 415-945-1475, http://nbwatershed.org/pages/2010conf.php.


watershed nursery for local stream restoration projects. We will work with over 26 differentspecies including maples, oaks, hazelnut, all kinds of berries, ferns, willows, dogwoods,redwoods and more. Workdays range from cold wintery days to hot summer days, so comeprepared with appropriate clothing, snacks and water. All training provided. First time volunteersare required to RSVP, to sign up and to receive directions to our nursery in Lagunitas, pleaseemail or call Blaine Vossler. Location: Lagunitas. Time: 10am - 1pm. Cost: Free. Info: 415-663-8590 e t. 118, [email protected], http://www.spawnusa.org/upcomingevents/number-48.

Conference: California Co-op North Bay, Friday April 9, 2010-Saturday April 10, 2010This is a two day long, multi-sector, statewide training event for cooperative directors,

members, staff, and developers. Learn about cooperative finance, governance, best practices andmore. Discover how Californians are rebuilding our economy through local currencies, foodsystems, and cooperatives. You must register for this event through the California Center forCooperative Development by 3/1/10. Location: Glaser Center, 547 Mendocino Avenue, SantaRosa, CA . Time: 9am. Cost: $140-$250. Info: 530-297-1032, [email protected],http://www.cccd.coop/announcements/posts/321

Earth Day Celebration On The Richmond Greenway East Bay, Saturday April 10, 2010


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Join us at the Richmond Greenway for an early Earth Day celebration! There will be free food,music, entertainment, volunteer projects, and fresh tomato starts! Additionally, the City OfRichmond (through Bay Worms) will be hosting a composting workshop where you can learn tocreate soil in your own home instead of buying it! Feel free to bring vegetables from your owngardens, or any other food items you wish to share with the community! Please wear sturdyshoes and dress in layers. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. For more

information on this event and others, please visit our website or you can contact Tania Pulido:[email protected] or Adam Boisvert: (858) 344-6929, [email protected] Location:Richmond Greenway, 6th Street, (Between Ohio and Chancellor near Lincoln ElementarySchool), Richmond. Time: 10am - 2pm. Info: http://www.urbantilth.org/.

Class: Beneficial Insects - Their Jobs, Identification & Attractors, Saturday April 10, 2010Grow Your Own Dinner -- a series of Food Gardening and Sustainable Living classes.

Instructor: Alameda County Master Gardener & Dimond Resident, Kelly Harvey. Time will begiven for questions and discussion at every meeting. For everyone over 12 years of age, whetheryou have land or not. 16 Classes: Starting Nov. 7 through June 22, 2010. Registration required.Register for Activity #90123.501 in advance online by contacting Michelle Doppelt by phone, orcome 15 minutes early to register at the door. Meet in the Dimond Recreation Center ClubRoom. Location: Dimond Park Recreation Center, 3860 Hanly Rd., Oakland. Time: 10am -

Noon. Cost: $5/class. Info: 510-482-7831, http://www.oaklandnet.com/parks/.

Volunteer: Creek Habitat Restoration with SPAWN North Bay, Saturday April 10, 2010Join SPAWN, The Salmon Protection and Watershed Network, for some fun work out along the

creeks every Saturday in the San Geronimo Valley. Help us remove invasive plants and plantnative trees and shrubs grown in our local native plant nursery. Learn about Marin's salmonpopulations, how to ID native plants and birds, and gather with a great group of volunteers!Every Saturday, rain or shine! Location: Varies weekly, see website for details! If you need anymore info or want to join a nursery workday please contact Blaine by email. What to bring:Protective clothing (rain gear), including work gloves and sturdy shoes. Water & snacks. If youhave your own shovels or clippers, bring those too! Location: San Geronimo Valley. Time: 10am- 1pm. Info: [email protected], http://www.spawnusa.org/upcomingevents/number-5.

Oyster Reef Building Campaign Marin County, Saturday April 10 & Sun April 11, 2010Join The Watershed Project's Native Oyster Restoration and Monitoring efforts. As a volunteer,

you will have the opportunity to meet local marine scientists and learn about an ongoing programto restore the Bay's native oyster population. This project will generate usable data for the NativeOyster Working Group. Be prepared to work outdoors at Drakes Bay Oyster Company with thepossibility of getting wet. If you have rain gear and rubber boots, please bring them. Some liftingmay be required. We are building the components of an artificial oyster reef that will be installedin the Bay! Fill oyster shell bags with oyster cultch and palletize for transport to the deploymentsite in Richardson Bay and San Pablo Bay. A farm and oyster hatchery tour is part of the plannedactivities. Carpooling from the Richmond Field Station is available and encouraged. RSVP byemail. Time: 10am - 2pm. Info: [email protected],http://www.thewatershedproject.org/events.html#oyster.

San Francisco Green Festival, San Francisco, Saturday April 10 & Sunday April 11, 2010This festival is in honor of Earth Day's 40th Anniversary, and is made help you discover what

inspires you to motivate, participate and activate. There will be over 225 visionary Speakers andArtists to motivate you, hands-on workshops to keep you participating in the process, and planet-friendly choices to help you activate your goals every day. American Sign Languageinterpretation is also available. Location: Concourse Exhibition Center, 8th & Brannan, SanFrancisco. Time: 10am Sat., 11am Sun. - 7pm Sat., 6pm Sun.. Cost: $15 weekend pass ($10 oneday pass). Info: 800-584-7336, http://www.greenfestivals.org/san-francisco-spring/.


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Program: Salt Pond Restoration 101, South Bay, Saturday April 10, 2010Restoration of 15,100 acres of South San Francisco Bay salt ponds to wetlands habitats has

begun. Please join in for an overview of this incredible project happening in our backyard.Program will begin indoors but will move outside via an easy 1/4 mile trail to a view of the saltponds. All are welcome! Location: Environmental Education Center, Alviso, 1751 GrandBoulevard, Alviso. Time: 11am - Noon. Info: 408-262-5513,

http://www.fws.gov/desfbay/Tideline/Dates/Apr10.htm.

Volunteer: Creek Stewardship Work Day East Bay, Saturday April 10, 2010This spring, San Pablo Watershed Neighbors Education and Restoration Society are caring for

our newly planted restoration site along Appian Creek. Help transform this forgotten stretch ofcreek into a blooming and healthy place for kids to play and learn. You will be weeding outinvasive grasses and shrubs, building a footpath to the creek, and planting native trees andflowers. All ages welcome. No training necessary. Please wear sturdy shoes and comfortablework clothes. Tools, gloves and refreshments provided. RSVP for groups of 5 or more people.Location: Boys & Girls Club, 4660 Appian Way, El Sobrante. Time: 9:30am - Noon. Info: 510-665-3538, [email protected], http://www.spawners.org/events.html.

Occidental Arts and Ecology Center Spring Plant Sale, Saturday April 10 & Sun April 11

The Occidental Arts and Ecology Center will be selling hundreds of open-pollinated, heirloomand rare varieties -- all California Certified Organic -- many started from our own seedcollection. All have been trialed, tasted, and savored for years in our demonstration gardens andkitchen. This sale features early Spring crops such as lettuces, peas, broccoli, kale, cabbage,chards, onions, leeks, and herbs. We will also offer many ornamental sages and other interestingperennials, as well as traditional annual and perennial food crops of the Andes. Please seewebsite for a detailed list. The OAEC garden staff will be on hand to tell you about our diverseselections and offer a tour of our gardens, where many of these plants are featured. One-hourtours will be offered at 11am and 1pm each day. In addition, there will be a Spanish languagetour on Saturday, April 10 at 2pm. Also, for the first time, we will have a "Second Chance" saleon Friday, April 16, 9am-5pm for those who may have missed the weekend sale. Location:Occidental Arts and Ecology Center, 15290 Coleman Valley Rd., Occidental. Time: 9am - 5pm.Cost: Free Admission. Info: 707-8741557 x201, [email protected], http://www.oaec.org/plant-

sales.

Class: Backyard Beekeeping & Honey Extraction East Bay, Sunday April 11, 20109am-12:30pm: Honey bees are a joy to keep in the backyard simply for their buzzing presence

and, on hot days, the smell of honey, wafting through the air within ten feet of the hive. Theyincrease pollination in your yard and therefore increase your yields from fruit trees andvegetables. You may also harvest honey (gallons per year), beeswax, pollen, and propolis fromthe hive. We'll cover what you need to know to feel ready to have a Langstroth backyard beehive-- how to get bees, what equipment you need, where to put the hive, how to extract honey andupkeep the hive. There will be local honey to try. At the class break, we will take a short walkover to a local beehive. Instructors: Jennifer Radtke and Margaret Farrow. 1:30pm-3:30pm: Forthe afternoon honey extraction, we'll travel to a North Oakland backyard hive about a mile awayfrom the BioFuel Oasis and go into the hive briefly. Then, we'll learn how to uncap the honey

and spin the frames in an extractor. To enroll: send email with the subject name of the class youwould like to take, and your name and phone number. After emailing us, please click the "PayNow" button below the class description to reserve your spot in the class via credit card or debitcard. Location: BioFuel Oasis -- Ashby, 1441 Ashby Avenue, (@ Sacramento St.), Berkeley.Time: 9am - 3:30pm. Cost: $30 w/o honey extraction, $50 with honey extraction. Info: 510-665-5509, [email protected], http://www.biofueloasis.com/.

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Join Slow Food Berkeley for an informal social gathering of Slow Foodies. Stay connected withwhat's happening in the Slow Food universe; meet-and-greet the Slow Food Berkeley leadership;give feedback and input on chapter events and activities. 2nd Sunday of every month. Less than1/2 mile north of the Lake Merritt BART station. Location: Lake Chalet Bar & Grill, 1520Lakeside Drive, Oakland. Time: 3pm - 6pm. Info:http://www.slowfoodberkeley.com/wordpress/.

Movie & Presentation: The Joy of Life on Two Wheels East Bay Sunday April 11, 2010Movie, Presentation, Inspiration with Albany Strollers & Rollers. A short film about bike

sharing from the PBS Series, E2. An inspiring talk by Laura McCamy, East Bay BicycleCoalition's "Bicycle Commuter of the Year, 2009, Alameda County". A presentation on howAlbany's proposed Master Bicycle Plan will make cycling in the city safer and easier. And anopportunity to show off and try out some of the most practical non-motorized run-around-townvehicles. If you use your bike for errands, bring it along; there'll be someone to watch it duringthe movie and the talks. Meet in the Edith Stone Room. Location: Albany Public Library, 1247Marin Ave, Albany. Time: 1:30pm - 4:30pm. Info: http://www.albanystrollroll.org/.

Expedition: Pacific Environment's Vessel Watch San Francisco Sunday April 11, 2010The expeditions are a great way to learn about the ocean we are working to protect. Trips are

one-day long, educational journeys into the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary.Participants will see whales and listen to the underwater world they live in, look out for ships,and learn about the impacts of shipping traffic on our beautiful marine life! Cost includes 65'Catamaran, Naturalist, Pacific Environment's Marine Sanctuaries expert, and Captain "Joe".Space is limited. Spring trips are scheduled to take us on a northward journey just past theGolden Gate up to Pt. Reyes where we hope to glimpse the migration of gray whales with theirnew calves in tow. Location: Pier 39, Beach and Embarcadero Streets, San Francisco. Time: 8am- 3pm. Cost: $85. Info: 415-399-8850 ext. 312,http://www.pacificenvironment.org/article.php?id=3241.

Program: Mysteries of Wastewater Treatment South Bay Sunday April 11, 2010Do you know where your water goes after you take a shower? Flush the toilet? Wash the

dishes? What happens to all of that dirty water anyway? Come and find out in this interactive

program. You will explore the treatment processes used to clean over 100 million gallons ofwastewater at the San Jose-Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant. Reservations Required -All ages are welcome. Call for reservation. Location: Environmental Education Center, Alviso,1751 Grand Boulevard, Alviso. Time: 1pm - 2:30pm. Info: 408-262-5513 ext. 104,http://www.fws.gov/desfbay/Tideline/Dates/Apr11.htm.

Presentation and Hike: Life at the Bottom of the Foodchain East Bay, Sun April 11, 2010Wetlands microbes are often called "the lungs of the earth". Explore the dynamics of microbial

communities in LaRiviere Marsh ponds. Join microbiologist Wayne Lanier, PhD, for a briefpresentation in the Visitor Center; then a microscope hike to LaRiviere Marsh where we willsample and view the most ancient creatures on earth. See how they produce the oxygen webreath and take up the carbon dioxide we produce. Easy short hiking level. Ages 9-90 years. Callfor reservations. Location: Visitor Center, Fremont, 2 Marshlands Road, Fremont. Time: 10am -

Noon. Info: 510-792-0222 ext. 363, http://www.fws.gov/desfbay/Tideline/Dates/Apr11.htm.

Talk: The Global Footprint of Food San Francisco, Monday April 12, 2010Speaker: Anna Lapp. The global food system has been cited as a major contributor to climate

change, producing as much as one-third of greenhouse gas emissions. How we farm, what weeat, and how our food gets to the table all have an impact. With a look at government and foodindustry interests, she will highlight the major players that are avoiding calls for system-widereform and demonstrate how food can be a powerful starting point for solutions to globalenvironmental problems. Register online. Location: World Affairs Council of Northern


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California, 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco. Time: 11:30am check-in; Noon program- 1pm. Cost: $15 general. Info: 415-293-4600, [email protected],http://www.itsyourworld.org/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=2700&utm_campaign=Upcoming%20Events&utm_content=&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=VerticalResponse&utm_term=THE%20GLOBAL%20FOOTPRINT%20OF%20FOOD.

Discussion: What's Happening With AB32 San Francisco, Tuesday April 13, 2010Join the Green Chamber of Commerce for a discussion with Wade Crowfoot fromEnvironmental Defense Fund on why the implementation of AB32 will be economicallybeneficial. 2010 is going to be an important year for AB32 as it faces serious push back fromseveral special interest groups. Come hear about what's happening and what it all means. WadeCrowfoot served as Gavin Newsom's senior environmental advisor and as director of climateprotection initiatives for the city and county of San Francisco. Light-fare and beverages will beserved. Register online. Location: New Resource Bank, 405 Howard Street, Suite 110, SanFrancisco. Time: 6pm - 8pm. Cost: $10 Green Chamber member; $15 non-members; $5 more atthe door. Info: http://greenchamberofcommerce.net/whats-happening-ab32/.

Solar Hot Water Basics for Residential Customers San Francisco, Tuesday April 13, 2010An overview of the design, specification, and installation aspects of solar water heating systems

for residential applications. We will cover different system types (open-loop, closed-loop, anddrainback), focusing on each system's particular advantages and disadvantages. We will givebasic cost information and payback scenarios. This is a basic course for homeowners and anyoneinterested in solar water heating. No previous knowledge of the topic is required. Register online.Location: Pacific Energy Center, 851 Howard St., between 4th & 5th, San Francisco. Time: 6pm- 8pm. Cost: Free. Info: 415-973-2277,http://www.pge.com/mybusiness/edusafety/training/pec/classes/index.jsp?reqType=detail&ID=3943&db=PEC3943.csv&pageTitle=Class%20Details%20and%20Registration&postback=yes.

Green Initiatives in the Workplace: HR's Perspective North Bay, Tuesday April 13, 2010Described as perhaps humanity's greatest challenge in the 21st century, climate change directly

impacts jobs, in numbers, types, skills and locations. The employment and training implicationsof the transition to a low carbon economy are profound. And at the same time, workplaces can

make a huge contribution to increased sustainability. Developing sustainable workplaces bringsglobal problems down to workplace level. Register online. Location: Redwood Credit Union,3033 Cleveland Ave, Suite 100, Santa Rosa. Time: 8am - 9:30am. Cost: $35 general, $25NCHRA members. Info: 415-291-1992, [email protected],https://www.nchra.org/source/meetings/cMeetingFunctionDetail.cfm?PRODUCT_MAJOR=CH100804&ion=events.

Meet the Filmmaker: Mai Iskander of "Garbage Dreams" North Bay, Wed April 14, 2010Garbage Dreams follows three teenage boys born into the trash trade and growing up in the

world's largest garbage village, on the outskirts of Cairo. It is home to 60,000 Zaballeen, Arabicfor "garbage people". Far ahead of any modern "Green" initiatives, the Zaballeen survive byrecycling 80 percent of the garbage they collect. When the community is suddenly faced with theglobalization of its trade, each of the teenage boys is faced to make choices that will impact his

future and the survival of his community. Following the screening of the film, Producer,Director, and Cinemetographer Mai Iskander will join us for a discussion about the issuespresented in the film. Registration required -- purchase tickets online. Location: Cavallo Point,601 Murray Circle, Fort Baker, Sausalito. Time: 7:30pm - 9pm. Cost: $15. Info: 415-561-3560,[email protected], http://www.parksconservancy.org/calendar/institute-events/turning-the-tide-events/featured-film-garbage-dreams.html.

Oakland EarthEXPO East Bay, Wednesday April 14, 2010


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Visit over 100 dynamic local green exhibitors: green businesses; environmental and socialchange organizations; artists; government agencies; community groups. Find tips, products andpartners to: reduce waste; compost; green your workplace; drive less; build or remodel green;reduce energy use; become a smarter consumer; bring your own bag; conserve water; practicebay-friendly gardening; hold a ZeroWaste event; reduce your carbon footprint; restore ourcreeks; eat seasonally; volunteer; much more! We can help you recycle too: Exchange your

mercury thermometer for a digital thermometer. Bring it in a zipper bag to prevent spills. Alsorecycle your used household batteries, old cell phones and cell phone batteries at the EXPO.Location: Frank Ogawa Plaza, Downtown, 14th and Broadway, Oakland. Time: 10am - 2pm.Cost: Free. Info: [email protected], http://www.oaklandpw.com/Page291.aspx.


watershed nursery for local stream restoration projects. We will work with over 26 differentspecies including maples, oaks, hazelnut, all kinds of berries, ferns, willows, dogwoods,redwoods and more. Workdays range from cold wintery days to hot summer days, so comeprepared with appropriate clothing, snacks and water. All training provided. First time volunteersare required to RSVP, to sign up and to receive directions to our nursery in Lagunitas, pleaseemail or call Blaine Vossler. Location: Lagunitas. Time: 10am - 1pm. Cost: Free. Info: 415-663-

8590 e t. 118, [email protected], http://www.spawnusa.org/upcomingevents/number-48.

Earth Day -- Richmond East Bay, Saturday April 17, 2010Annual Earth Day will take place at the Recycling Center. Location: West Contra Costa County

Recycling Center, 101 Pittsburg Ave., Richmond. Info: 510-215 - 3125,http://www.recyclemore.com/.

Beekeeping in the City: Introduction to Hive Management, SF, Saturday April 17, 2010Class will cover: Hive Health (First Inspection and Hive Maintenance), Honey Production and

Storage, Extraction Techniques. Proceeds will help cover the cost of implementing a rooftopbeehive as part of Graze the Roof, an education and demonstration rooftop container vegetablegarden on the roof of Glide Foundation. RSVP by email. Location: Glide Foundation, 330 EllisSt., @ Taylor St., San Francisco. Time: 11am - 1pm. Cost: $15 suggested donation, No one

turned away for lack of funds. Info: [email protected],http://grazetheroof.blogspot.com/.

Volunteer: Earth Day Cleanup at Ravenswood Point Peninsula, Saturday April 17, 2010Help to protect wildlife and the environment while enjoying great Bay views! Join us on our

Annual Earth Day Cleanup at Ravenswood Point in East Palo Alto. They will supply latex glovesand trash bags. Wear sturdy shoes, a hat, and sunscreen. Prepare to work hard and get dirty!Reservations Required! Call to sign up. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Space islimited to 50 people. Location: Ravenswood Point, East Palo Alto. Time: 8:30am - 11:30am.Info: 408-262-5513 ext. 106, http://www.southbayrestoration.org/events/Events-earthday.html.

Volunteer: Ivan Dickson State Trail Day Project East Bay, Saturday April 17, 2010Help with trail improvements. Tools/instruction provided. Wear sturdy shoes, long pants, long

sleeved shirt, hat and gloves. Please remember to bring water, snacks and sunscreen. Lunchprovided. Ages 10 years and older. Youth under 18 require an adult to work alongside. No dogs,please. Registration is required, call to register. Location: Del Valle Regional Park, 7000 DelValle Rd, Livermore. Time: 8:30am - 1:30pm. Info: 510-544-2631,http://www.ebparks.org/getinvolved/volunteer/trail.

Volunteer: Quail Rangers East Bay, Saturday April 17, 2010Join in some family fun as we improve the Park's habitat for the State Bird. Each participant

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rest and nest. Parent participation is required. Registration required, call to register. Location:Contra Loma Regional Park, Frederickson Lane, Antioch. Time: 9:30am - Noon. Info: 510-544-2340,http://www.classweb.ebparks.org/eConnect5.2/Activities/ActivitiesDetails.asp?ProcessWait=N&aid=218.

Activity: Earth Day -- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle East Bay, Saturday April 17, 2010Learn about the care of our precious planet. Enjoy family fun while creating your own litter bugcraft, see an environmental puppet show and play recycle games. Make a difference! All ages.Parking fees apply where charged. Disabled accessible. Meet in the Coyote Hills Visitor Center.This is a drop in program; no registration is required. Location: Coyote Hills Regional Park,8000 Patterson Ranch Rd, Fremont. Time: 9:30am - Noon. Info: 510-544-3220,http://www.classweb.ebparks.org/eConnect5.2/Activities/ActivitiesDetails.asp?ProcessWait=N&aid=4110.


creeks every Saturday in the San Geronimo Valley. Help us remove invasive plants and plantnative trees and shrubs grown in our local native plant nursery. Learn about Marin's salmon

populations, how to ID native plants and birds, and gather with a great group of volunteers!Every Saturday, rain or shine! Location: Varies weekly, see website for details! If you need anymore info or want to join a nursery workday please contact Blaine by email. What to bring:Protective clothing (rain gear), including work gloves and sturdy shoes. Water & snacks. If youhave your own shovels or clippers, bring those too! Location: San Geronimo Valley. Time: 10am- 1pm. Info: [email protected], http://www.spawnusa.org/upcomingevents/number-5.

Earth Day Fair -- Santa Rosa North Bay, Saturday April 17, 2010The City of Santa Rosa will host an Earth Day Fair in Courthouse Square. This event will

celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day as well as inspire awareness and protection of ourenvironment. All are invited to come downtown and enjoy food, music, eco-friendly crafts andactivities for kids, volunteer opportunities, local vendors, and environmental organizations. Inaddition, residents can take advantage of available City resources and help Santa Rosa reach its

greenhouse gas reduction target. Location: Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa. Time: Noon - 4pm.Info: http://ci.santa-rosa.ca.us/news/Pages/EarthDayCelebration.aspx.

Berkeley Shoreline Cleanup East Bay, Saturday April 17, 2010Join with others on this global day of service to cleanup our shoreline. We provide your group

with a map of the location, bags, some gloves and sharps containers. If you can provide yourown gloves and a reusable bucket it helps even more. Please bring signed waivers (on website)with you at time of cleanup. If you are bringing children under 18 here to do a clean-up, pleasehave their parents sign the waiver form for the day of your clean-up. Register online -- aconfirmation email will confirm your participation. Location: Berkeley. Time: 9am - 3:30pm.Info: http://bayareaearthday.org/berkeleyshorelinecleanup/index.html.

Community Resilience Workshop San Francisco, Saturday April 17, 2010Recession, rising prices, climate change: our communities are feeling the crunch. How do we

build stronger communities in tough times? Support our families in ways that help our planetinstead of harming it? Develop solutions to multiple challenges at once? If you're active in yourcommunity, you're probably thinking about these questions. RSVP by phone or email. Location:California Pacific Medical Center, 2333 Buchanan St., Enright Room, San Francisco. Time:9:30am - 5pm. Cost: donations encouraged. Info: 415-819-9663, [email protected],http://www.baylocalize.org/.

Emeryville's Earth Day Celebration East Bay, Saturday April 17, 2010


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Join the City of Emeryville as we create our largest community gathering to celebrate EarthDay 2010! Doyle-Hollis Park will be transformed into a unique Earth Day party andenvironmental education center. Highlights of this festival include: Enjoy special environmentalpresentations and booths by local environmental organizations and the City of Emeryville; Visit'green' vendors from all over the Bay Area to see the latest and greatest products and servicesthat are saving our planet; Kids of all ages will enjoy our array of bounce houses, eco-friendly

arts and crafts, and interactive games; Sample a variety of local food and treat booths to stayenergized; Listen, dance or lounge to a diverse offering of live local music. Location: Doyle-Hollis Park, b/w 61st, 62nd, Doyle, and Hollis Streets, Emeryville. Time: Noon - 4pm. Cost:Free. Info: http://www.ci.emeryville.ca.us/index.aspx?NID=192.

Expedition: Pacific Environment's Vessel Watch San Francisco, Friday April 23, 2010The expeditions are a great way to learn about the ocean we are working to protect. Trips are

one-day long, educational journeys into the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary.Participants will see whales and listen to the underwater world they live in, look out for ships,and learn about the impacts of shipping traffic on our beautiful marine life! Cost includes 65'Catamaran, Naturalist, Pacific Environment's Marine Sanctuaries expert, and Captain "Joe".Space is limited. Spring trips are scheduled to take us on a northward journey just past theGolden Gate up to Pt. Reyes where we hope to glimpse the migration of gray whales with their

new calves in tow. Location: Pier 39, Beach and Embarcadero Streets, San Francisco. Time: 8am- 3pm. Cost: $85. Info: 415-399-8850 ext. 312,http://www.pacificenvironment.org/article.php?id=3241.

Point Reyes Birding & Nature Festival North Bay, Friday April 23-Monday April 26, 2010The Point Reyes region is endowed with a unique geography and extensive wildlands and

ranches. Its pristine coastline, beaches, dunes, mudflats, bays, estuaries, freshwater wetlands,forests, tidal marsh, grasslands, coastal bluffs and chaparral together support one of the highestlevels of bird diversity in the country. As home base for some of the nation's top birders andnaturalists, it offers the ideal setting for a spring festival for bird and nature enthusiasts of alllevels. The event will feature a variety of birding outings, led by highly skilled and well-knownbirders and naturalists, including Rich Stallcup, Jules Evens, David Wimpfheimer, Keith Hansen,Allen Fish and many more. Half and full day trips will cover the region's best birding hotspots,

including Bodega Bay, Bolinas Lagoon, Tomales Bay, Abbott's Lagoon, the Giacomini Wetland,Chimney Rock, Cordell Bank (weather permitting) and many other locations. Other outings willfeature marine mammals, wildflowers and butterflies. There will be birding-by-ear classes, twoevening programs and informative indoor talks and workshops on a variety of topics such asdigi-scoping, drawing nature, bird research and conservation issues. A silent auction, live birdshow and vendor display will round out the festivities. Schedule and tickets available online.Cost: varies. Info: 415-663-9312, [email protected],http://www.pointreyesbirdingfestival.org/site/.

Class: Lawn Removal, Alternatives and Management South Bay, Saturday April 24, 2010Replacing lawn appropriately provide beautiful landscape and reduce maintenance costs.

Registration is required -- call to RSVP. Location: Hayward. Time: 9am - Noon. Cost: Free.Info: 650-349-3000, [email protected], http://bawsca.org/

Earth Day -- El Cerrito East Bay, Saturday April 24, 2010Work Parties: 9am-Noon; Volunteer Appreciation Lunch: Noon-1:20pm. Where: Work parties

throughout El Cerrito followed by volunteer appreciation lunch at the Community Center, 7007Moeser Lane, El Cerrito. Pre-register for the event today -- online, by phone, or by email.Location: El Cerrito. Time: 9am - 1:20pm. Info: 510-215-4354, [email protected],http://www.el-cerrito.org/esd/earthday.html.

Presentation: All About Owls South Bay, Saturday April 24, 2010


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Learn all that you've ever wanted to know about owls at the refuge! What and where do owlseat? How do we not hear them when they flap their wings? Through an interactive presentationand owl pellet dissection, you will find the answers to all these questions! Paul Bridges will leadthe way. Call for reservations. Location: Environmental Education Center, Alviso, 1751 GrandBoulevard, Alviso. Time: 10am - Noon. Info: 408-262-5513 ext. 102,http://www.fws.gov/desfbay/Tideline/Dates/Apr24.htm.

Class: Bees and Beekeeping East Bay, Saturday April 24, 2010Grow Your Own Dinner -- a series of Food Gardening and Sustainable Living classes.

Instructor: Alameda County Master Gardener & Dimond Resident, Kelly Harvey. Time will begiven for questions and discussion at every meeting. For everyone over 12 years of age, whetheryou have land or not. 16 Classes: Starting Nov. 7 through June 22, 2010. Registration required.Register for Activity #90123.501 in advance online by contacting Michelle Doppelt by phone, orcome 15 minutes early to register at the door. Meet in the Dimond Recreation Center ClubRoom. Location: Dimond Park Recreation Center, 3860 Hanly Rd., Oakland. Time: 10am -Noon. Cost: $5/class. Info: 510-482-7831, http://www.oaklandnet.com/parks/.

Waterwise Landscaping Conference South Bay, Saturday April 24, 2010The Foothill College Environmental Horticulture & Design Department presents the one-day

Waterwise Landscaping Conference at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills. The conference willfeature green industry professionals who will teach creative options for residential landscapewater use. Lecture topics include lawn conversion, water harvesting, xeriscaping, how to analyzea water bill and more. Demonstrations and workshops will guide participants through planning awater-wise garden, scheduling irrigation controllers, modernizing existing equipment, plusplanting and mulching techniques to ensure healthy installations. Residents can meet waterdistrict representatives to learn about upcoming mandates and incentive programs. The event willalso feature Foothill's popular Environmental Horticulture & Design Department spring plantsale, with a spotlight on drought-tolerant and native plants, and hard-to-find greenery. Saleproceeds benefit the Environmental Horticulture & Design Department. Participants mustpurchase a campus parking permit for $2 from yellow dispensers in student parking lots. Lots 7and 8 provide easy access to conference location. Register online. Location: Foothill College,12345 El Monte Rd, Los Altos Hills. Time: 9am - 3pm. Cost: $45 before 4/1, $55 after 4/2,

includes conference materials and box lunch. Info: 415-987-9509, [email protected],http://www.foothill.edu/news/newsfmt.php?sr=2&rec_id=1731.

Help Restore Habitat for the California Quail San Francisco, Saturday April 24, 2010Each month Golden Gate Audubon sponsors workdays where volunteers help restore habitat for

the California Quail, the official bird of the City and County of San Francisco and of the State ofCalifornia. We plant native species, remove invasives, and do general maintenance at HardingPark, next to Lake Merced. This program is currently a part of a National Audubon programcalled Together Green Volunteer Days, inspiring people everywhere to take action to improvethe health of our environment. RSVP by email. Location: Harding Park, Sunset @ Lake MercedBoulevards, Meet in the large parking lot where Sunset and Lake Merced Boulevards meet. , SanFrancisco. Time: 9am - Noon. Info: 510-843-2222, [email protected],http://www.goldengateaudubon.org/volunteer/.


creeks every Saturday in the San Geronimo Valley. Help us remove invasive plants and plantnative trees and shrubs grown in our local native plant nursery. Learn about Marin's salmonpopulations, how to ID native plants and birds, and gather with a great group of volunteers!Every Saturday, rain or shine! Location: Varies weekly, see website for details! If you need anymore info or want to join a nursery workday please contact Blaine by email. What to bring:Protective clothing (rain gear), including work gloves and sturdy shoes. Water & snacks. If you


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have your own shovels or clippers, bring those too! Location: San Geronimo Valley. Time: 10am- 1pm. Info: [email protected], http://www.spawnusa.org/upcomingevents/number-5.

Class: Gardening for Wildlife with California Native Plants North Bay, Sat April 24, 2010A garden rich in native plants helps to ensure that the native animals, such as birds, native bees,

beetles, tiny beneficial wasps, and butterflies, can maintain the relationship they require

throughout their lifestyles. You will review a number of California natives and see some visualsfrom a local plant expert. Location: Harmony Farm Supply, 3244 Gravenstein Hwy N,Sebastopol. Time: 10am - Noon. Info: 707-823-9125, http://www.harmonyfarm.com/.

Volunteer: Ivan Dickson Earth Day Project East Bay, Saturday April 24, 2010Help with trail improvements. Tools/instruction provided. Wear sturdy shoes, long pants, long

sleeved shirt, hat and gloves. Please remember to bring water, snacks and sunscreen. Lunchprovided. Youth under 18 require an adult to work alongside. No dogs, please. Registration isrequired, call to register. Location: Anthony Chabot Regional Park, 9999 Redwood Road, CastroValley, CA . Time: 8:30am - 1:30pm. Info: 510-544-2631,http://www.ebparks.org/getinvolved/volunteer/trail.

Volunteer: Earth Day Celebration and Clean Up East Bay, Saturday April 24, 2010

Celebrate Earth Day and San Pablo Watershed Neighbors Education and Restoration Society'sten year anniversary of community-based action to protect San Pablo Creek. They will behosting a creek clean up in the morning as part of the county-wide Creeks Challenge, followedby a community BBQ for all clean up participants. Prizes, educational activities for kids, freefood, and the chance to help make our community a cleaner and healthier place make this a veryspecial event. Location: El Sobrante Boys and Girls Club, 4660 Appian Way, El Sobrante. Time:9am - Noon. Info: 510-655-3538, [email protected],http://www.spawners.org/events.html.

Berkeley Earth Day East Bay, Saturday April 24, 2010Cultural performers, activities, and organizational booths. Location: Civic Center Park, Martin

Luther King, Jr. Way, Center Street , Berkeley. Time: Noon - 5pm. Cost: Free. Info:http://www.hesternet.net/events.html.

Workshop: Planting For Pollinators East Bay, Saturday April 24, 2010Attract birds, butterflies and beneficial insects. Learn to diversify your garden by including

California native plants that provide food, shelter, and nesting places for wildlife. Registrationstarts March 22. Location: Harvest Park Middle School, 4900 Valley Avenue, Pleasanton. Time:10am - 1pm. Info: 510-444-7645, http://www.stopwaste.org/home/index.asp?page=625.

Earth Day Walkabout: Mt. Tamalpais Hike North Bay, Saturday April 24, 2010Walkabouts are for everyone who wants to celebrate Earth day by connecting with and

honoring the Earth. Lead by Visionary Nature Quest Leader, Catriona MacGregor. Email formore info. Location: Mount Tamalpais. Time: 10am - 1pm. Cost: Free. Info:[email protected], http://www.naturalpathfinder.com/.

Earth Day Creeks Challenge East Bay, Saturday April 24, 2010Earth Day is an opportunity for citizens to take action to fight environmental problems caused

by trash and marine debris in their local watershed. Take the The Watershed Project's challenge!Join with your family, friends and neighbors to help clean our local creeks and shoreline.Individuals or groups can join a Shoreline and Creeks Challenge Team at one of the followingsites: * Wildcat Creek: Meet at 23rd St. and Brookside Ave, San Pablo (near Grocery Outlet). *Wildcat Creek: Meet at Verde Elementary, 2000 Giaramita St., Richmond. * Wildcat Creek:Meet at East Bay Regional Park - Wildcat Staging Area, located off the Richmond Parkwaybetween Gertrude Ave. and Pittsburg Ave. * Baxter Creek: Meet at Richmond Gateway, 11965


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San Pablo Ave. * San Pablo Creek: Meet at The Boys and Girls Club, 4660 Appian Way, ElSobrante. * Albany Shoreline: Meet at end of Buchanan St. on the Albany Waterfront. *Shimada Friendship Park: Meet at the Shimada parking lot by taking the I-580 to S. 23rdSt./Marina Bay Parkway exit, continuing onto Marina Bay Parkway, left after Breakers into theShimada parking lot. * Cerrito Creek: Meet at Talbot Ave. next to the El Cerrito Plaza Parkinglot. Please wear sturdy shoes, a hat and sunscreen. Bring your own water bottle and work gloves

if you have them. Please consider riding a bike or walking to the event. Children must beaccompanied by an adult. RSVP for groups of 10+ by phone or email. Time: 9am - 12:30pm.Info: 510-665-3597, [email protected],http://www.thewatershedproject.org/events.html#ed2010.

Earth Day Marin Marin County, Saturday April 24, 2010A fun festival day celebrating the 40th anniversary of Earth Day brought to you by Marin

County Bicycle Coalition, Marin Agricultural Land Trust, Next Generation, and Hannah DoressEvents. This event is a sponsored project of MarinLink. Time: 11am - 6pm. Info:http://www.EarthDayMarin.org.

Cultivating Women's Leadership Sonoma County, Sunday April 25-April 30, 2010Cultivating Women's Leadership brings together women of diverse cultures, ages and

backgrounds to learn from and with each other. Emphasizing the unique qualities andopportunities that women bring to leadership, this training will help you learn practical skills to:Develop greater clarity about your own purpose, the source of authentic leadership; Learn toolsand practices to continue to refine and cultivate your own leadership; Explore the nature ofshared leadership and practice reclaiming your own inner authority; Hone your relationalintelligence, helping you navigate differences to enhance collaborations; Experience howpowerfully women can help in form, grow and strengthen each other; Investigate challenges withcompetition, power, self-limiting stories and internalized oppression. For more information andto receive a registration application, please call or email. Location: Westerbeke Ranch, Sonoma.Cost: Tuition, Lodging and Meals: $1450 actual cost, with a Sliding Scale, $200-$2700. Info:505-986-0366 ext. 129, [email protected], http://www.bioneers.org/campaigns/cultivating-womens-leadership.

Earth Day Walkabout: Grand Mother Tree Hike North Bay, Sunday April 25, 2010Walkabouts are for everyone who wants to celebrate Earth day by connecting with and

honoring the Earth. Lead by Visionary Nature Quest Leader, Catriona MacGregor. Email formore info. Location: Samuel P. Taylor State Park, Lagunitas. Time: 10am - 12:30pm. Cost: Free.Info: [email protected], http://www.naturalpathfinder.com/.

Workshop: Rain Barrels and Water-Harvesting Earthworks, Sunday April 25, 2010Simple, low-cost rainwater catchment systems can increase your backyard harvest, reduce

storm runoff, recharge the aquifer, and lower your water bill. Students will learn how to designsystems that conserve water by integrating greywater recycling, rainwater harvesting, and water-wise gardens. In this hands-on workshop, we'll divert roof runoff through a "daisy chain" of rainbarrels into a series of infiltration basins. For more information, or to sign up, emailwaterunderground*at*gmail.com Time: 10am - 4pm. Cost: $30-$100 sliding scale. Info:

http://greywateraction.org/workshop/2010/04/25/rain-barrels-and-water-harvesting-earthworks.

Bay-Friendly Garden Tour East Bay, Sunday April 25, 2010The 7th annual free tour continues to celebrate the diverse styles of Bay-Friendly with 40

private gardens will be featured in geographic clusters throughout Alameda County inEmeryville, Oakland, Alameda and Fremont. Several of the garden clusters are walkable and/orbikeable. This year's tour continues to celebrate the diverse styles of Bay-Friendly gardens.Come see how gardeners have removed concrete and reused creatively, replaced lawns andinstalled year-round edible gardens. Locally-owned businesses and non-profits will also be


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hosting plant sales on tour day. This means you'll have the chance to not only see a tremendouspalette of plants, but also the opportunity to bring some home. Some of the organizationsparticipating in tour day plant sales include LEAF (Local Ecology and Agriculture Fremont), theEmeryville Community Garden and Handsown Nursery. Registration for the tour is required.Visit website by April 15, 2010 to register for the tour. Registrants will receive a tour guide bookwith garden directions and descriptions by mail. Registration and a sneak preview of the 2010

gardens are available online. Volunteers are needed for the day of the tour. If interested, pleasecontact Adrienne Ramirez by email or phone. Time: 10am - 4pm. Cost: Free. Info: 510-891-6500, [email protected], http://www.stopwaste.org/home/index.asp?page=617.

Celebrate People's Earth Day! San Francisco, Sunday April 25, 2010Join Greenaction for an afternoon of live theater, local foods, and solidarity with young

environmental justice activists from Kettleman City and Bayview Hunters Point. Schedule: 2pm:Enjoy lunch from San Francisco's restaurants, beverages, and a donation bar. See videohighlights of Greenaction's work and hear from youth environmental justice activists. 3pm:"Birthing the Truth: Mothers Speak Out about Environmental Toxins." Special performance bythe Kairos Theater Ensemble, presenting Playback Theatre, an interactive theater that reenactscommunity stories using sound, spoken word, and movement. In this performance, the KairosTheater Ensemble will showcase the stories of activist mothers and youth from Kettleman City

and BVHP. Proceeds will benefit Greenaction's youth leadership programs. Near 16th St MissionBART. Location: Women's Building, 3543 18th St., between Valencia & Guerrero, SanFrancisco. Time: 2pm - 5pm. Cost: $10-$50 sliding scale. Info: 415-248-5010,[email protected], http://www.greenaction.org/

Andrew Revkin In conversation with Healy Hamilton San Francisco, Tues. April 27, 2010An award winning journalist for The New York Times, Andrew C. Revkin reports on the global

environment in print and on his New York Times online blog. Dot Earth focuses on theprojection that by 2050 or so, the world population is expected to reach nine billion people.Those additional billions will be seeking food, water and other resources on a planet where,scientists say, humans are already shaping climate and the web of life. Revkin examines effortsto balance human affairs with the planet's limits. He has spent over 25 years coveringenvironmental and social subjects ranging from Hurricane Katrina and the Asian tsunami to the

assault on the Amazon and the troubled relationship of climate science and politics. Purchasetickets online. Location: Herbst Theatre, War Memorial Performing Arts Center, 401 Van NessAve, @ McAllister, San Francisco. Time: 8pm. Cost: $20. Info: 415-392-4400,http://www.cityarts.net/n.revkin.html.

Discussion: Nature in Cities San Francisco, Wednesday April 28, 2010Nature in Cities, the third of four talks, will consider urbanization as a global crisis/ anopportunity. Understanding the restorative, regenerative, and imaginative possibilities of a newintegration of urban and rural through local agriculture, human-powered transport (e.g. walking,biking), etc. Jon Christensen, Executive Director of the Bill Lane Center for the American Westat Stanford University, will host the speakers, conversing with them and the audience. Location:CounterPULSE, 1310 Mission Street , (near 9th), San Francisco. Time: 7:30pm. Info: 415-881-7579, http://www.shapingsf.org/ecology_emerges.html.

Discussion: Ecology Emerges #3: Bay Area as Incubator Wednesday, April 28, 2010Ecology Emerges will consider urbanization as a global crisis/an opportunity and discuss anunderstanding of the restorative, regenerative, and imaginative possibilities of a new integrationof urban and rural through local agriculture, human-powered transport (e.g. walking, biking), etc.With Peter Berg, Miya Yoshitani, Jason Mark, and host Jon Christensen. Presented by ShapingSan Francisco.Time: 7:30 PMLocation: CounterPULSE, 1310 Mission St (at 9th)


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Cost: FreeInfo: www.shapingsf.org/ecology_emerges.html

Presentation: Food Manufacturing in The Bay Area, San Francisco, Wed. April 28, 2010While recent attention has been paid to the emerging foods trends and small manufacturers in

the Bay Area (from cheese in Point Reyes to artisan bread in Emeryville to chocolate in San

Francisco), the Bay Area has a much longer history as a center of food manufacturing. Case inpoint: Mother's Cookies was founded in Oakland in 1914 and Del Monte foods is stillheadquartered in San Francisco. Come hear about this rich and interesting history from UCBerkeley geography professor Dick Walker. Okay to bring lunch. Location: SPUR Urban Center,654 Mission Street, San Francisco. Time: 12:30pm. Cost: $5 for non SPUR members. Info: 415-781-8726,http://spur.org/events/calendar/food_manufacturing_bay_area_conversation_dick_walker.

Green Chefs of the East Bay East Bay, Thursday April 29, 2010An Alameda County Green Business Program Special Event! Tapas * Networking *

Celebration. Welcome by Ari Derfel, Co-Founder/Co-Owner of Back to Earth Organic Cateringand Gather restaurant. Other Participating chefs & caterers: Amanda's Restaurant; ArizmendiBakery; Blue Heron Catering, Inc & Royal Raspberry; Checkers Catering; Chef K; Digs Bistro;

Grace Street Catering; Henry's; Hugh Groman Catering & Greenleaf Platters; La Bonne Cuisine;Picante; Razan's; The Bread Workshop. Sample great cuisine by 'green' local chefs. CelebrateEnvironmental Values at Work with other new Green Businesses. Network with like-mindedbusiness leaders. RSVP online. Location: StopWaste.org Office, 1537 Webster Street, Oakland.Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Cost: $10 pre-registered SBA & Green Chamber Members, $15 nonmembers, $20 at the door. Info: http://www.sustainablebusinessalliance.org/.

Wild Quest Adventure, Palo Alto BayLands, Sunday May 2, 2010Join the Environmental Volunteers Wild Quest scavenger hunt, an amazing afternoon gamewhere small teams will compete for fun prizes while helping raise funds. Wild Quest will giveadults the chance to experience our brand of hands-on learning by solving science-based riddles,brainy puzzles and curious conundrums in the natural setting of the Palo Alto Baylands. Eventhighlights: Amazing scavenger hunt race featuring team collaboration, Fun prizes in multiplecategories. Cool raffle items and unique silent auction packages, Food and refreshment in thelovely Baylands setting, The game presents adult-level challenges that will be fun for all agesdown to about 10 years. Families with younger children will enjoy EV hands-on activities andcan compete for family-team prizes. Sign up as an individual and be placed on a team. Formyour own team of 4-8 with friends and coworkers or Join an existing team. Families welcome you can opt for the family-friendly pace of activities. Ticket and raffle sales support EVPrograms: Cost $50/adult $20 for youth 10 17 yrs. Free for children under 9 with familyRegistration begins March 8, 2010. Time: starts at 1pm.

JOBSNatureBridge: Grants ManagerSan Francisco, CAThis is a full-time position working out of NatureBridges national office in San Francisco.NatureBridge, formerly Yosemite National Institutes, is committed to educating the nextgeneration of leaders to respect the natural world, understand the scientific principles that rule it,and preserve it for future generations. We are the largest nonprofit residential environmental andfield-science organization in California and Washington, and the largest residential educationalpartner of the National Park Service.

The Grants Manager will lead a robust grants program that secures NatureBridge-widesupport from foundations, corporations, and governmental agencies to meet the organizationsoperating and capital needs. The Grants Manager will manage a team of experienced grantwriters with a track record of success and build upon past achievements to meet the increasing


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funding opportunities in experiential education. The position requires a strategic thinker eager tocontribute and excel in a dynamic work environment. The Grants Manager is the day-to-dayoperational lead for the institutional fundraising team. Based in the national office in SanFrancisco, this position supervises a professional staff of Grant Relation Officers located inCalifornia and Washington. The Grants Manager also conducts prospect research; writes,organizes and manages grant proposals; assists in planning and budget development; and writes

other materials as needed. This position reports to the Development Director. A complete jobdescription can be found here. Last day to apply is May 14th.

Sempervirens Fund: Development AssociateLos Altos, CA.Sempervirens Fund protects and permanently preserves redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) forests,wildlife habitat, watersheds, and other important natural features of Californias Santa CruzMountains, and encourages people to appreciate and enjoy this environment. Since our foundingin 1900, we have protected 25,000 acres of redwood forests, planted more than 23,000 trees, andbuilt and maintained more than 60 miles of hiking trails.

Part of the Development team and reporting to the Annual Giving Manager, this positionis responsible for maintaining donor records in Raisers Edge, generating acknowledgements andcomputer reports, using the database to support development, and conducting research. A

complete job description can be found here. Last day to apply is May 1st

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Food & Water Watch: Senior Communications Associate, Western RegionSan Francisco, CAFood & Water Watch is a nonprofit consumer rights organization that challenges the corporatecontrol and abuse of our food supply, oceans and water resources. We are seeking a SeniorCommunications Associate to implement media outreach strategies for regional, state and localcampaigns in the Western Region.

The Senior Communications Associate will serve as the media point person for Food &Water Watchs Western Region. Specifically, this person will be responsible for developingmedia messages and outreach strategies for water, food and fish-related issues relevant to theWestern Region. This person will write all press materials for the region, including pressreleases, news advisories, pitch letters, talking points, letters to the editor, op-eds, Web site text

and responses to Web news or blogs. The Senior Communications Associate will also workclosely with the Communications Director and Western Region staff to plan and coordinate allmedia projects. More information about the qualifications for this position can be found here.Last day to apply is May 16

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The Pachamama Alliance: Development DirectorSan Francisco, CA. Salary $90k - $120k.The Pachamama Alliance is a U.S. based not-for-profit organization that was born out of arelationship developed between a group of people from the modern world and the leaders ofremote indigenous groups in the Amazon region of Ecuador. This relationship was actuallyinitiated by the indigenous elders and shamans themselves who, out of their deep concern for thegrowing threat to their ancient way of life, and their recognition that the roots of this threat layfar beyond their rainforest home, actively sought the partnership of committed individuals living

in the modern world.The Director of Development will provide the leadership, strategic direction,

management and coordination for all fundraising efforts in accordance with a donor-centeredculture. The Director will create advancement strategies that increase the organization's financialsupport from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other sources. The Director ofDevelopment plays a key role in identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major donorsfor annual, special, capital and planned gifts. The Director will work in close collaboration withthe Executive Director and other senior staff and key volunteer leadership to achieve the


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fundraising goals of the organization. A complete job description can be found here. Last day toapply is April 24th.

Janikin Rooke: Carbon / Emissions BrokerSan Francisco, CAAward winning international brokerage are looking for an experienced Co2 products broker to

compliment its thriving San Francisco, California office. The products being brokered will beCarbon Offsets inclusive of ERCs and Reclaim. Ideally 2-5 years experience in an energybrokerage or related outfit. Someone hungry, well spoken, confident with a good track recordin dealing with customers from financial, energy and environmental. Team player with abilityto work in a high pressured envionment and perform under pressure. Sound sales skills and verymarket savvy. Excellent package available for the right candidate. More information aboutJanikin Rooke and this position can be found here. Last day to apply is April 26th.

PG&E: Integrated Demand Side Management - Green Communities InternSan Francisco, CAPacific Gas and Electric Company, incorporated in California in 1905, is one of the largestcombination natural gas and electric utilities in the United States. Based in San Francisco, thecompany is a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation. There are approximately 20,000 employees who

carry out Pacific Gas and Electric Company's primary businessthe transmission and deliveryof energy. The company provides natural gas and electric service to approximately 15 millionpeople throughout a 70,000-square-mile service area in northern and central California.

The Intern is responsible for monitoring and responding to requests for energy usage datafrom city and county governments for the purposes of greenhouse gas (GHG) planning. Theprimary focus of work will be reviewing and formatting data in Excel spreadsheets under theguidance of a Project Manager who is responsible for overall GHG data requests. A complete listof responsibilities and qualifications can be found here. Last day to apply is April 22nd.

Save the Redwoods League: Director of ScienceSan Francisco, CASince 1918, Save the Redwoods League has saved ancient redwood forests and redwoodecosystems to ensure that current and future generations can feel the awe and peace that these

precious natural wonders inspire. We also save redwoods because they are rare their naturalrange is only in central and

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