february 2007 newsletter ~ san francisco bay area women's environmental network

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Womens Environmental NetworkFEBRUARY 2007 NEWSLETTER

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ANNOUNCEMENTS ................................................................................................................... 5Recent WEN Speaker Event a Success! ..................................................................................... 5

Mark Your Calendars: WEN Happy Hour coming up on Thursday, March 1, 2007!................ 5Registration is now open for the Third Annual Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour:Sunday, May 6, 2007 ............................................................................................. 5

Save the Date -- Bay-Friendly Garden Tour: Sunday, April 29 2007 ........................................ 6East Bay Green Drinks: Every 3rd Wednesday of the Month .................................................... 6Sustainable Business Happy Hour (San Francisco): Every 2nd Thursday of the Month ........... 6WEN Email List.......................................................................................................................... 6

EVENTS......................................................................................................................................... 8The Commonwealth Club Presents Ralph Nader: Thursday, February 15, 2007....................... 8Panel: How Green is Our Valley? Thursday, February 15, 2007 ............................................... 8Rebuilding with Straw Bale in Earthquake Affected Pakistan: Thursday, February 15, 2007 .. 8Speaker: Sustainability as a Strategy: Thursday, February 15, 2007...................................... 8Video from Bioneers and Discussion: Amy Goodman and Tom Linzey:

Thursday, February 15, 2007 ................................................................................. 9Lecture: Amphibian Declines in the Sierra Nevada: Thursday, February 15, 2007 ............... 9Speaker: Mike Glad -- Recycled Life: Thursday, February 15, 2007..................................... 9Class: Pregnancy, Nutrition, and Environmental Health Issues:

Thursday, February 15, 2007 ................................................................................. 9Presentation on Energy: Passive Survivability: Thursday, February 15, 2007....................... 9Presentation: Towards Energy Autonomy...: Thursday, February 15, 2007......................... 10Talk: Wildlife and Native American History: Thursday, February 15, 2007 ....................... 10Workshop: Regional Climate Change Strategy: Friday, February 16, 2007......................... 10Teachings: What the Turtle Tells Us: February 15 and 22; March 1, and 8, 2007............... 10Great Backyard Bird Count: Friday, February 16, 2007 - Monday, February 19, 2007 .......... 11National Conference: Filipino/American Coalition for Environmental Solidarity:

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Presentation The Bears of North America: Friday, February 16, 2007 ................................ 11Class: Whats New in Green Building Products: Friday, February 16, 2007 ....................... 11Class: Seed Starting and Seed Care: Saturday, February 17, 2007....................................... 11Class: Beginning Biodiesel: Saturday, February 17, 2007.................................................... 11Educational Adventure: Treads N Tracks: Saturday, February 17, 2007........................... 12Class: Alternatives to Water Needy Lawns and Landscapes: Saturday, February 17, 2007 12Volunteer: Bernal Heights Tree Planting with Friends of the Urban Forest:

Saturday, February 17, 2007................................................................................ 12Volunteer: Bair Island Canoe and Restoration: Saturday, February 17, 2007...................... 12Open House and Volunteer Opportunity at Gateway Park: Saturday, February 17, 2007 ....... 12
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Debut: The Green Seed Radio Hour: Saturday, February 17, 2007...................................... 13Volunteer: Palo Alto Winter Planting Project: Saturday, February 17, 2007 ....................... 13Class: Lead-Safe Painting and Remodeling: Saturday, February 17, 2007 .......................... 13Canopy Seed Planting Day: Saturday, February 17, 2007........................................................ 13South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Presentation: Saturday, February 17, 2007 ......................... 13Volunteer: Ulistac Restoration Work Day: Sunday, February 18, 2007 ................................. 14

Educational Adventure: Newt Hunt: Sunday, February 18, 2007......................................... 14Hike: Winter on San Bruno: Sunday, February 18, 2007 ..................................................... 14Volunteer: Bernal Hilltop Native Grassland Restoration: Sunday, February 18, 2007 ........ 14Benefit: Sustainable Harvest Compilation for Camp Winnarainbow:

Sunday, February 18, 2007 .................................................................................. 14Town Hall: Communicating and Learning About Global Climate Change:

Sunday, February 18, 2007 .................................................................................. 14Workshop: More Than Your Standard Garden: Monday, February 19, 2007 ...................... 15Seminar: Creating An Ecological House: Monday, February 19, 2007................................ 15Class: Introduction to Urban Agro Ecology: Tuesday, February 20, 2007........................... 15Volunteer: Noe Valley CBD Tree Planting with Friends of the Urban Forest:

Tuesday, February 20, 2007................................................................................. 15Workshop: Redeveloping Californias Brownfields: Wednesday, February 21, 2007......... 15

Summit: Marin Community Green Action Alliance: Wednesday, February 21, 2007......... 16Tri-Valley Sustainable Business Alliance Networking Lunch: Thursday February 22, 2007 . 16UAS Meeting: Building Climate-Friendly Communities: Thursday, February 22, 2007..... 16Speaker: Seafood Watch: Thursday, February 22, 2007....................................................... 16Video from Bioneers and Discussion: Sofia Quintero and Rachel Naomi Remen:

Thursday, February 22, 2007 ............................................................................... 16Benefit: Insects Make the Green World Go Round: Thursday, February 22, 2007.............. 16Workshop: Applying for the Instructional School Garden Program:

Thursday, February 22, 2007 ............................................................................... 17Workshop: Solidarity with Mother Nature: Friday, February 23, 2007................................ 17Workshop: Payback: The Financial Case for Solar: Friday, February 23, 2007................... 17Free Compost for Berkeley Residents: Friday, February 23, 2007 .......................................... 17Workshop: Spring Gardening Ideas: Friday, February 23, 2007 .......................................... 17

Class: Introduction to Irrigation Systems: Saturday, February 24, 2007 .............................. 18Class: Gardening and Composting Educator Training Program:Saturday, February 24, 2007................................................................................ 18

Workshop: Getting Started Garden Design: Saturday, February 24, 2007........................... 18Volunteer: Cerrito Creek Work Party: Saturday, February 24, 2007.................................... 18Volunteer: Restoration Parties at Arastradero Preserve: Saturday, February 24, 2007 ........ 18Volunteer: Winter Planting at Eden Landing: Saturday, February 24, 2007 ........................ 18Class: Advanced Biodiesel: Saturday, February 24, 2007 .................................................... 19Volunteer: Bayview Tree Care with Friends of the Urban Forest:

Saturday, February 24, 2007................................................................................ 19Volunteer: Potrero Hill Tree Care with Friends of the Urban Forest:

Saturday, February 24, 2007................................................................................ 19Tour: Tilden Regional Park Botanic Garden: Saturday, February 24, 2007......................... 19

Educator Workshop: Waves, Wetlands, and Watersheds: Saturday, February 24, 2007...... 19Workshop: PV 311: Breakthrough Solar Sales and Marketing: Saturday, February 24, 2007.............................................................................................................................. 20

Volunteer: Corona Heights Habitat Restoration Work Party: Saturday, February 24, 2007 20Open House and Volunteer Opportunity at Gateway Park: Saturday, February 24, 2007 ....... 20Recycled Art: Saturday, February 24, 2007.............................................................................. 20Finding Ones Role in the Great Turning- A Deep Ecology Workshop:

Saturday, February 24, 2007................................................................................ 20Volunteer: Restore Wetlands at Santa Venetia Marsh: Saturday, February 24, 2007 .......... 21Canopy Seed Planting Day: Saturday, February 24, 2007........................................................ 21

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Class - Compost crops and rotations: Saturday, February 24, 2007......................................... 21Class - Insect life for a healthier garden: Saturday, February 24, 2007.................................... 21Salt Pond Tour: Sunday, February 25, 2007............................................................................. 21Tour: The EcoHouses Groundbreaking Greywater System: Sunday, February 25, 2007....... 22Workshop: Find Your Dream Job in Solar: Sunday, February 25, 2007 .............................. 22Seminar: Stalking The Wild Mushroom: Sunday, February 25, 2007.................................. 22

Volunteer: French Broom Removal: Sunday, February 25, 2007......................................... 22GreenUP Consultant Training: February 26th & 27th & March 5 th, 2007 ............................... 22Land Use and Transportation: Tuesday February 27, 2007...................................................... 23The Commonwealth Club Presents: Roger Kennedy Politics of Disaster:

Wednesday, February 28, 2007 ........................................................................... 23Predicting Climate Change with a Hazy Crystal Ball: The Effects of Aerosols on Climate:

Thursday, March 1, 2007 ..................................................................................... 23Class: PV 101: Intro to Grid-Tied PV: March 2-3, 2007.......................................................... 238th Annual Seed Swap: Saturday, March 3, 2007.................................................................... 24Class: PV 102: Wire Your Grid-Tied PV System: March 4, 2007........................................... 24Santa Venetia Winter Planting: Friday, March 3, 2007............................................................ 24Brooks Island Kayak Tour: Saturday, March 3, 2007 .............................................................. 24Birding for Everyone: Saturday, March 3, 2007....................................................................... 24

The Natural History of the Klamath-Siskiyou Bioregion: Thursday, March 8, 2007 .............. 24Free Lecture and Films - Above the Nests: Thursday, March 8, 2007 ................................. 25Class: BD 101: How to Make and Use Biodiesel: March 9, 2007 ........................................... 25Arbor Day events at Willie Brown Jr Academy: Saturday, March 10, 2007 ........................... 25Adventure: Owls: Saturday, March 10, 2007 ........................................................................... 25Workshop: Whales & Seals with John Klobas: Saturday, March 10, 2007.......................... 25Class: BD 201: Build Your Own Biodiesel Processor: March 10, 2007 .................................. 26Let Worms Eat Your Garbage: Saturday, March 10, 2007....................................................... 26Oakland Winter Planting Project: Friday, March 10, 2007 ...................................................... 26Spring Weeding at Palo Alto Baylands: Saturday, March 10, 2007......................................... 26Class: Double-digging and bed preparation: Saturday, March 10, 2007.................................. 27Class - Seed propagation: Saturday, March 10, 2007............................................................... 27Class: BD 111: Find Your Dream Job in Biodiesel, March 11, 2007 ...................................... 27

HOMEX 2007 Conference: Wednesday March 14, 2007 ........................................................ 27Annual Meeting of the Berkeley Environmental Alumni Network (BEAN):Thursday, March 15, 2007 ................................................................................... 28

Friends of Sausal Creeks Tenth Anniversary Party: Saturday, March 24, 2007..................... 28The Transportation and Land Use Coalitions 10th Annual Summit: Bay Area Solutions to

Global Warming Cooling the Planet with Walkable Communities and WorldClass Transit: Saturday, March 24, 2007 ........................................................... 28

Northern California Recycling Associations Recycling Update XI:Tuesday, March 27, 2007.............................................................................................................................. 29

Class: Environmental and Toxics Regulatory Update: Tuesday, March 27, 2007................... 29Planning and Conservation Leagues Annual Environmental Legislative Symposium:

Saturday, April 14, 2007...................................................................................... 29JOBS ....................................................................................................................................... 30

Law Office of Michael R. Lozeau: Associate Attorney ........................................................... 30The Jenifer Altman Foundation (JAF): Temporary Part-time Administrative Assistant ......... 30Rainforest Action Network: Global Finance Campaign Director............................................. 31Care2: Online Campaign Manager ........................................................................................... 32Pesticide Action Network North America (PANNA): Development Associate ...................... 33Sierra Club: Associate Press Secretary ..................................................................................... 34California Environmental Associates: Associate...................................................................... 34Presidio Trust: Biological Science Technician (Seasonal) ....................................................... 35Environmental Justice Working Group: Coordinator ............................................................... 36Communities for a Better Environment: Community Organizer.............................................. 37

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Communities for a Better Environment: Community Organizer.............................................. 38Heal the Bay: Science & Policy Director (Santa Monica)........................................................ 39Amazon Watch: Environmental and Human Rights Campaigner ............................................ 40Community Conservancy International: Administrative Director (Los Angeles).................... 41Greenbelt Alliance: Office Manager......................................................................................... 42Coyote Point Museum for Environmental Education: Development Manager........................ 43

San Diego Coastkeeper: CFO/Controller (San Diego) ............................................................. 44The Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL): Major Gifts Campaign Director ..................................... 44International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council: Program / Administrative Assistant................ 45The Pacific Forest Trust: Senior Public Affairs Director ......................................................... 46The Pacific Forest Trust: Development Associate.................................................................... 48Rainforest Action Network: Communications Manager .......................................................... 49American Land Conservancy: Land Conservation Program Director...................................... 50California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC): Engineers and Regulatory Analysts ........... 51National Wildlife Federation: Global Warming Scientist ........................................................ 52Golden Gate Audubon: Conservation Director......................................................................... 53Waste Management: Recycling Coordinator ............................................................................ 53San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory: Outreach Specialist ...................................................... 54Wall of Hope: Part-Time Assistant to the Founder (Danville) ................................................. 55

California Coastal Commission: Environmental Intern............................................................ 56Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy: Director of Government Relations &Strategic Alliances ............................................................................................... 57

Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy: Program Manager The Institute at Fort Baker .. 58Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy: Associate Director of Communications ............... 60Richardson Bay Audubon Center and Sanctuary: Teacher Naturalist...................................... 61Restore Hetch Hetchy: San Francisco Outreach Coordinator................................................... 62Greenbelt Alliance: Bookkeeper/Accountant ........................................................................... 62International Rivers Network: IT Administrator (Part-time).................................................... 63Global Greengrants Fund: Major Gifts Officer (San Francisco) .............................................. 64Urban Habitat: Associate Director............................................................................................ 65Earth Island Institute: Executive Director/Publishing Director ................................................ 66Business for Social Responsibility: Biofuels Project Manager (contract)................................ 68

Business for Social Responsibility: Environmental Strategy Associate................................... 68California Environmental Associates: Project Assistant .......................................................... 70WRA, Inc.: Biological Technician............................................................................................ 71ReMetrix LLC: GIS Specialist / Ecologist ............................................................................... 71Schaaf & Wheeler: Restoration Ecologist (Wetlands and Riparian)........................................ 72

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Recent WEN Speaker Event a Success!Thanks to all who came out to the Lindsay Wildlife Museum on January 31st! Sonya Lunder ofthe Environmental Working Group gave an excellent talk about the harmful effects of chemicals

in our cosmetics and personal care products and the steps we can take to remove them to anenergized and engaged group of over 70 people. We enjoyed delicious sushi and wine, and hadseveral lucky raffle winners of safe cosmetic bags, WEN t-shirts and lavender sachets. It wasgreat to see you all there! And a BIG thank you to Sonya!

If you are interested in this topic, you can read more about it here. Grist, the environmentalnews service, also recently ran a short piece about this very subject. You can read the articlehere.

Mark Your Calendars: WEN Happy Hour coming up on Thursday, March 1, 2007!Well be meeting from 5:00 8:00 pm at Varnish Fine Art, located in the heart of downtown SanFrancisco at 77 Natoma Street at 2nd Street.Hope to see you there!

Registration is now open for the Third Annual Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour:

Sunday, May 6, 2007When:

- Sunday, May 6, 2007 - Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour- Saturday and Sunday, May 5 and 6 - Native Plant Sale Extravaganza- Saturdays, April 28 and May 5 - Select Tours

What: Registration for the third annual Bringing Back the Native Garden Tour is now open. The2007 Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour will take place on Sunday, May 6, from 10:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. This free, self-guided tour showcases 60 pesticide-free, water-conserving East Baygardens that provide habitat for wildlife and contain 30% or more native plants. Two newfeatures will be offered for the first time this year.

The first, a series of Select Toursexclusive, guided tours of inspirational native plantgardenswill take place on consecutive Saturdays, April 28 and May 5. Gardening experts willlead small groups to selected native plant gardens for an in-depth look at native plantings in avariety of settings. The second new Tour feature is the Native Plant Sale Extravaganza, whichwill take place on Saturday and Sunday, May 5 and 6. The Extravaganza sale features nativeplant nurseries many not normally open to the general publicwhich carry large quantities ofhard-to-find California natives.

Where: The free Bringing Back the Native Garden Tour showcases sixty beautiful gardens innearly two dozen East Bay cities. (These are Alameda, Berkeley, Castro Valley, Clayton,Danville, El Cerrito, El Sobrante, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward, Hercules, Livermore,Martinez, Moraga, Oakland, Orinda, Pinole, Richmond, San Leandro, Walnut Creek.)

Cost: The Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour and the Native Plant Sale Extravaganza areboth free. Tickets for the Select Tours will be available for $30 per person, with a limit of 30participants per group.

Registration: The registration deadline for both the Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour andthe Select Native Garden Tours is April 25 and can be done online atwww.BringingBackTheNatives.net. Both Tours expected to fill up quickly. Early registration issuggested to ensure a place.

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Save the Date -- Bay-Friendly Garden Tour: Sunday, April 29 2007Fourth Annual Bay-Friendly Garden TourSunday, April 29 2007 10:00AM to 4:00PM

Showcasing Natural Gardening Techniques

Visit a wide assortment of Bay-Friendly Gardens on this FREE, self-guided tour. Over 40 publicand private gardens will be featured throughout Alameda County, including an entirely new cropof gardens! Several of the garden clusters are walkable and/or bikeable.

This years tour continues to celebrate the diverse styles of Bay-Friendly gardens. East Baygardeners replace front lawns with vibrant perennials. Children and pets play in organic spacesthat are healthy for the whole family. Backyard orchards complement floweringornamentals and offer delicious fruit. Terraced hillsides provide places to gather and enjoyvisiting butterflies and hummingbirds. Bay-Friendly Gardens offer something for everyone--come and discover ideas for creating your perfect retreat.

Registration for the tour is required. Registrants will receive a tour guide book with gardendirections and descriptions by mail. Native plants, vegetable starts and Mediterraneanperennials can be purchased at select sites on the tour.

Online registration and a sneak preview of the 2007 gardens will be posted atwww.BayFriendly.org by Thanksgiving. Volunteers are needed for the day of the tour. Ifinterested, please contact Lawrence Grodeska at [email protected] or 510-614-1699.

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East Bay Green Drinks: Every 3rd Wednesday of the MonthEast Bay Green Drinks is a monthly gathering of people interested in sustainability, includinggreen business, architecture, design, building, organics, clean energy and other topics.

Thank you to everyone who attends and sustains our monthly event. Join 70+ fine people in goodspirits and community! As always, Triple Rock Brewery is taking $2 off pitchers for our group!

Weds, Feb. 21st from 5:30-8pmTriple Rock Brewery1920 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley(at Hearst, two blocks north of University Ave, near the downtown Berkeley Bart station)

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Sustainable Business Happy Hour (San Francisco): Every 2nd Thursday of the MonthVery casual monthly meeting of people interested in sustainable business. We meet 6:00 - 8:00

the 2nd Thursday of each month at Elixir on Guerrero and 16th in the Mission.www.elixirsf.com.

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EVENTS

The Commonwealth Club Presents Ralph Nader: Thursday, February 15, 2007Attorney; Political Activist; Green Party Presidential Candidate, 2004Nader is relentless on issues from auto safety to congressional ethics and is a four-time

presidential candidate, but his life story has been shrouded in mystery. In a rare look backward,Nader will reflect on growing up in Winsted, Connecticut, and the lessons he learned from hisexperiences. He will blend memoir and quiet insight as he revisits 17 traditions he learned fromhis parents, siblings and rural Connecticut upbringing.Time: 11:30 a.m., Check-in, 12:00 p.m., ProgramLocation: Club office, 595 Market St., 2nd Floor, San FranciscoCost: $8 for Members, $15 for Non-MembersCo-sponsored by Staceys BooksInfo: http://commonwealthclub.org/featured/

Panel: How Green is Our Valley? Thursday, February 15, 2007An unprecedented amount of investment capital is flowing into so-called green tech from SiliconValley. What are the trends that venture capitalists are betting on? Have Silicon Valleycompanies actually gone into production of their new clean products, or is real production a far-off promise? This is the first event in the Digital Crossroads: Where Technology Meets OurEveryday Lives series.Panelists: Vinod Khosla, Founder, Khosla Ventures

T.J. Rodgers, Founder & CEO, SolarPoint & Cypress SemiconductorsDr. Gloria Duffy, President & CEO, The Commonwealth Club of California -Moderator

Time: 6:15PM - Check-in and networking reception7:00PM - Program

Location: Computer History Museum, 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain ViewCost: $15 for Commonwealth Club Members, $25 for Non-MembersDirections: to map directions to this program, visit Google Maps.Presented by Microsoft. Co-sponsor: The Computer History Museum.

Rebuilding with Straw Bale in Earthquake Affected Pakistan: Thursday, February 15,

2007Berkeley architect Martin Hammer recently returned from Pakistan where he isworking to bring straw bale construction to the mountainous region devastated by the 2005earthquake that was responsible for over 80,000 deaths, and left millions without permanentshelter. Straw bale construction is earthquake resistant, energy and resource efficient, and anaffordable solution to northern Pakistans enormous reconstruction needs. Martin Hammer hasbeen involved with the design, engineering, and construction of straw bale buildings for over 10years, has written extensively about straw bale construction, and is the lead author of the recentlyproposed straw bale building code for the State of California. Come join us for this informativetalk and slideshow.

Location: Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave, near Dwight Way, Berkeley.Time: 7pm - 9pm.Cost: Free.Info: Beck, 510-548-2220 x233, [email protected] , ecologycenter.org

Speaker: Sustainability as a Strategy: Thursday, February 15, 2007The Association for Strategic Planning and Benziger Winery presents Sustainability as aStrategy. Join Chris Benziger, Managing Partner, Benziger Family Winery & John Garn,

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Principal, ViewCraft as they explain how greening a company can be good for the bottom line,and what sustainable practices have to do with brand identity and market penetration.Location: Stanford Research Institute, 333 Ravenswood Avenue, Menlo Park.Time: 8am - 10:15am.Cost: $35 in advance, $40 at door.Info: 925-962-9561, [email protected] , http://www.strategyplus.org/.

Video from Bioneers and Discussion: Amy Goodman and Tom Linzey: Thursday,February 15, 2007From the 2006 Bioneers conference, Amy Goodman: Government Liars, Media Cheerleadersand the People Who Fight Back, and Tom Linzey: Challenging Corporations and Creating Self-Governance. Discussion follows videos. Light refreshments. RSVP by phone.Location: Conexions, 1023 Corporation Way, around the corner from Acterras offices, PaloAlto.Time: 7pm - 9pm.Cost: $10.Info: 650-938-9300 ext. 10, http://www.conexions.org/.

Lecture: Amphibian Declines in the Sierra Nevada: Thursday, February 15, 2007

Where Have All the Frogs Gone? Frog populations throughout the Sierra Nevada have beendeclining at an alarming rate, particularly in our largest parks and wilderness areas. Dr. GaryFellers from the USGS Biological Resources Division in Point Reyes looks at the problem.Location: Oakland Museum of CA, 1000 Oak St., @ 10th St., Oakland.Time: 12:30pm.Cost: Included with museum admission.Info: 510-238-7001, http://www.museumca.org/cal-public/index.cgi .

Speaker: Mike Glad -- Recycled Life: Thursday, February 15, 2007Two thousand families have lived and worked in the Guatemala City Dump for the last 60 years,thriving even in the most toxic dump in Central America. For these guajeros, shunned by otherGuatemalans and ignored by the government, trash is treasure. Recycled Life contrasts theguajeros spirit with the horror outsiders see. This documentary has been nominated for an

Academy Award in the Best Documentary Short Subject category. Register online.Location: Commonwealth Club of California, 595 Market St. 2nd floor, SF.Time: Reception: 4:45PM; Program: 5:15PM.Cost: $15.Info: 510-238-7001, http://www.commonwealthclub.org/mlf/index.php#glad .

Class: Pregnancy, Nutrition, and Environmental Health Issues: Thursday, February 15,2007Certified nutrition consultant Emily Bender will present a detailed, four-step plan for the parent-to-be. The workshop will cover cleaning up your body and your home to support a healthypregnancy, as well as diet, herbs and supplements.Location: Elephant Pharmacy - San Rafael, 909 Grand Ave., San Rafael.Time: 7pm - 8pm.

Cost: Free.Info: 415-453-8160, http://www.gourmethelping.com .

Presentation on Energy: Passive Survivability: Thursday, February 15, 2007Alex Wilson, Executive Editor of Environmental Building News, will discuss theconcept of passive survivability (a buildings ability to maintain critical life-support conditions ifservices such as power, heating fuel, or water are lost) and why it should become a standarddesign criterion for houses, apartment buildings, schools, and certain other building types. Co-

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sponsored with Architects/Designers/Planners forSocial Responsibility (ADPSR).Location: Pacific Energy Center, 851 Howard St., between 4th & 5th, SF.Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm.Cost: Free.Info: 415-453-8160, http://www.buildinggreen.com/.

Presentation: Towards Energy Autonomy...: Thursday, February 15, 2007GABA (German American Business Association) presents: Towards Energy Autonomy - NewPolitics for Renewable Energy. Speaker: Hermann Scheer, member of the German Bundestag(Parliament), President of EuroSolar, the European Association for Renewable Energy andGeneral Chairman of the World Council for Renewable Energy. In a career devoted to thereplacement of nuclear and fossil fuels with environmentally sound energy sources, Dr. Scheerhas received numerous awards, including the World Solar Prizeand the Alternative Nobel Prize.Location: Google, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View.Time: 6pm - 9pm.Cost: $20 at the door, $15 in advance.Info: 650-386-5015, [email protected] , http://www.gaba-network.org .

Talk: Wildlife and Native American History: Thursday, February 15, 2007Wildlife biologist and ethnologist Jim Hale, Ph.D.., will speak at the Berkeley Path WanderersAssociation meeting. An expert on local wildlife and rare and endangered species, Jim hascontributed to more than 500 Environmental Impact Reports. Refreshments will be served. Inconjunction with his lecture, Jim will lead a walk in Wildcat Canyon Regional Park on 2/10.Location: Redwood Gardens, 2951 Derby St., Berkeley.Time: 7pm - 9pm.Cost: Free.Info: 650-386-5015, [email protected], http://www.berkeleypaths.org/events/meetings.htmWorkshop: Regional Climate Change Strategy: Friday, February 16, 2007The Joint Policy Committee, including the Association of Bay Area Governments, Bay Area Air

Quality Management District and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, is developinginitiatives which the Bay Area can undertake collectively as a region to deal with climate changeand global warming. To receive ideas from the public and stakeholders.Location: Lawrence D. Dahms Auditorium, Joseph P. Bort MetroCenter, 101 8th St.,across from Lake Merritt BART, Oakland.Time: 9am - noon.Info: 650-386-5015, http://www.abag.ca.gov/jointpolicy/jpc_climate_change.htmTeachings: What the Turtle Tells Us: February 15 and 22; March 1, and 8, 2007Teachings from various shamanic traditions guide us on shamanic journeys, developingrelationships with nature allies in non-ordinary reality. On the last day of 2006, in a publicceremony at the edge of San Francisco Bay, we called out for allies from the world of nature topartner with us as we take our places in the transformation of life as we know it on the planet.Through these unique partnerships, we can find effective ways to participate in that

transformation that goes beyond the usual human limitations. Come find out that the turtle andother allies tell us! Bring a frame drum or a rattle. If you have no previous experience inshamanic journeys, a pre-series session can prepare you to join us.Dates: Thursdays, Feb 15, 22; March 1, and 8Time: 7:30 9:30 PMLocation: Palo Alto area; address given to participantsFee: $100 for the series; scholarships availableContact: Ginny Anderson 650-323-4494 or email [email protected]

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Great Backyard Bird Count: Friday, February 16, 2007 - Monday, February 19, 2007The success of the Great Backyard Bird Count depends on participants from every community tocount birds across the United States and Canada. Help spread the word in your town by askingpeople to count birds for at least 15 minutes during February 16 - 19. Its fun, easy, raisesawareness of birds, and provides an important record of where the birds are--a record thatscientists can use to track how birds are faring as their environments change.

Info: 650-386-5015, http://www.birdsource.org/gbbc .National Conference: Filipino/American Coalition for Environmental Solidarity: Friday,February 16, 2007Join FACES for its 4th Biennial National Conference reflecting on the past two years,celebrating accomplishments, and planning for the coming years. All are welcome. Pleasecontact FACES by email to confirm overnight lodging ASAP.Location: Center for Third World Organizing, 1218 East 21st Street, Oakland.Cost: $25 - $100 sliding scale for full conference (see website for single day rates and otheroptions).Info: 650-386-5015, [email protected], http://www.facessolidarity.org/.

Presentation The Bears of North America: Friday, February 16, 2007

Learn how bears have adapted to their environments and the great conservation challenges ofmaintaining them in our ecosystems in the face of human encroachment and global warming.Discover the physiological marvels of hibernation, why some bears are more dangerous thanothers, how to identify bear signs, and how to minimize your risks in the event of encounteringbears in the wild.Location: San Geronimo Valley Cultural Center, 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Geronimo.Time: 7pm.Cost: Free - donations welcome.Info: 415-488-0370, [email protected], http://www.spawnusa.org/.

Class: Whats New in Green Building Products: Friday, February 16, 2007In this informal program, Alex Wilson of Environmental Building News will describe new greenbuilding products and lead a discussion with participants. The

discussion will focus on new products, their pros and cons, and approaches to incorporating newproducts into projects.Location: Pacific Energy Center, 851 Howard St., between 4th & 5th, SF.Time: 9am - noon.Cost: Free.Info: 415-973.7257, [email protected], http://www.pge.com .

Class: Seed Starting and Seed Care: Saturday, February 17, 2007Learn how to start varieties not found in the nursery and learn just how amazing those little seedsreally are! If you have seeds you would like to start, bring them and we will plant them in classwith recycled containers you can take home. Topics will include seed selection, soil mixes andgermination requirements, potting up and caring for your seedlings as well as an introduction toGFEs Seed Library. Pre-registration required.

Location: Garden for the Environment, 7th Ave., @ Lawton St., SF.Time: 10am - noon.Cost: $15 (no one turned away).Info: 415-731-5627, http://www.gardenfortheenvironment.org .

Class: Beginning Biodiesel: Saturday, February 17, 2007The class includes biodiesel chemistry, and an opportunity to build an Appleseed biodieselprocessor if you want to buy a B100supply.com kit of parts for one. An introduction toequipment design, quality testing and control, the scientific process,common pitfalls, recovery from emulsions, the factors that influence conversion, drawbacks

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and advantages of biodiesel, and discussions of biodiesel versus solvent thinning or SVOtechnologies. Basic safety practices are stressed. Class is a combination of lecture and hands-inlab, with equipment building at the end. Dwight Way near Sacramento Ave. See website forexact location.Location: Berkeley.Time: 10am - 4pm.

Cost: $120.Info: 415-731-5627, http://www.girlmark.com/.

Educational Adventure: Treads N Tracks: Saturday, February 17, 2007Animals we dont see leave behind clues of where they have been, and where they are going.Well search for tracks, then make some of our own to take home.Location: Tilden Nature Area, in Tilden Park, Berkeley.Time: 2pm - 3:30pm.Info: 510-525-2233, [email protected] .

Class: Alternatives to Water Needy Lawns and Landscapes: Saturday, February 17,2007Find those alternatives that can make your landscape interesting, ecological (less

water and fertilizer needy) and minimize your turf by using attractive hardscape, ground coversand new design ideas. How about a meadow?Location: Magic Gardens (Berkeley), 729 Heinz Ave, Berkeley.Time: 10am - 11am.Cost: Free.Info: 510-644-2351, [email protected],http://magicgardens.com/classes.htm .

Volunteer: Bernal Heights Tree Planting with Friends of the Urban Forest: Saturday,February 17, 2007We need volunteers to help plant trees. Breakfast / lunch is provided. RSVP by phone. Meetinglocation TBA.Location: SF.

Time: 9am - noon.Info: 415-561-6890 ext. 100, http://www.fuf.net/calendar_news/index.html .

Volunteer: Bair Island Canoe and Restoration: Saturday, February 17, 2007This canoe and restoration trip will explore Redwood Citys Bair Island, a unique baygem with a history that includes use as a salt pond, a cattle grazing farm and now protected aspart of the Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge. This winter our goal is to plant 2,000 nativeslike gumplant, alkali health and jaumea on Middle Bair Island. Directions and more info will beprovided upon RSVP.Location: Redwood City.Time: 9am - 2:30pm.Cost: $35.Info: 510-452-9261 ext. 109,[email protected], http://www.savesfbay.org/.

Open House and Volunteer Opportunity at Gateway Park: Saturday, February 17, 2007The open house series showcases the ongoing restoration activities and establishmentof El Cerritos newest natural city park. Learn about the Baxter Creek Watershed Stewards.Dress to participate in weeding and planting activities. Tools and gloves provided. Bring snacks,drinks, friends and family. The Gateway site is located on the right-hand side of Key Blvd. at theend of the Ohlone Greenway. Its a 5 minute walk north from the El Cerrito Del Norte BART.Location: El Cerrito.Time: 9:30am- 12:30pm.

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Info: 510-665-3686, [email protected], http://www.thewatershedproject.org/.

Debut: The Green Seed Radio Hour: Saturday, February 17, 2007Green Building Exchange is pleased to announce a new radio show focusing on the burgeoninggreen building industry. The show will be broadcasting every Saturday afternoon from 2pm to3pm PST on radio station KQKE 960 AM (The Quake). The show will feature interviews with

prominent people in the green building industry along with current news events relating toenvironmentally sustainable building practices. The Green Seed offers a roundtable wherehomeowners and business professionals can learn and share information, insights, and the latestnews and discoveries in greenbuilding and living.Time: 2pm - 3pm.Info: 650-369-4900, [email protected], http://www.greenbuildingexchange.com

Volunteer: Palo Alto Winter Planting Project: Saturday, February 17, 2007Help us plant 10,000 native seedlings at the Palo Alto Baylands this winter. During the winter wewill focus on planting native plants, removing non-native invasive weeds and continuingshoreline clean-up. These programs are part of our ongoing wetland restoration projects with oursite partner, the Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve. RSVP requested.

Location: Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve, End of Embarcadero Rd., Palo Alto. Time: 9am -noon.Info: 510-452-9261 ext. 109,[email protected], http://www.savesfbay.org/bayevents

Class: Lead-Safe Painting and Remodeling: Saturday, February 17, 2007Learn how to detect and remedy lead hazards and conduct lead-safe renovations for your olderhome. Sponsored by the Alameda County Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. Location:Temescal Library, 5205 Telegraph Ave., Oakland.Time: 10am - noon.Cost: Free.Info: 510-567-8280, http://www.aclppp.orgCanopy Seed Planting Day: Saturday, February 17, 2007

Canopy will be planting seeds along East and West Bayshore Road to for two reasons. One, toobtain species that are not easy to find in the tree nursery trade and two, to have fun doing it.Come help us plant the seeds of Prunus lyonii and the acorns of Quercus parvula. We will alsobe providing the seeds and acorns with little protection shelters.Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pmCost: FreeLocation: East Palo Alto; Location to be announced at a later date. Please RSVP if you can makeit, provide your email address and a map will be emailed to you as the details come up.Info: Genevra Ornelas, 650-964-6110, [email protected], http://www.Canopy.orgPresented by: Canopy

South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Presentation: Saturday, February 17, 2007The South Bay Restoration Project will transform South San Francisco Bay in the next few

decades. How will this affect habitat, wildlife, and wildlife-oriented recreation? In this slidepresentation, learn about the project, the role of the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay NationalWildlife Refuge, and how you can become involved with the largest tidal wetland restorationproject on the West Coast. Geared for ages 12 and older. Call 510-792-0222 ext. 43 forreservations.Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pmCost: FreeLocation: Visitor Center Auditorium, Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National WildlifeRefuge, 1 Marshlands Rd, Fremont, CA 94560

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Info: Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 510.792.0222 x43Presented by: Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife RefugeWebsites: http://www.fws.gov/desfbay

Volunteer: Ulistac Restoration Work Day: Sunday, February 18, 2007Volunteers work together on the 1st Saturday and 3rd Sunday of every month at Ulistac Natural

Area. Work day projects typically include weeding, watering and mulching. The UlistacNatural Area Restoration and Education Project (UNA-REP) is a community-driven educationproject that teaches people of all ages about the Santa Clara Valleys natural and human history,primarily through habitat restoration.Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pmCost: Free - all ages welcomeLocation: Lick Mill Blvd, between Hope Dr. and Tasman Dr., across from Lick Mill Park (SantaClara)Info: Lindsey Cromwell, 408-554-5419, [email protected] by: Ulistac Natural Area Restoration and Education ProjectWebsites: http://www.scu.edu/envs/ulistac

Educational Adventure: Newt Hunt: Sunday, February 18, 2007

Every winter, newts return to our freshwater ponds to breed. Catch a glimpse of the incrediblemating behavior of newts!Location: Tilden Nature Area, in Tilden Park, Berkeley.Time: 2pm - 4pm.Info: 510-636-1684, [email protected], http://www.ebparks.org .

Hike: Winter on San Bruno: Sunday, February 18, 2007Visit a seasonal waterfall and an Ohlone shellmound as we travel along an ancient creek bedheading toward the summit of San Bruno Mountain. Learn about the mountains history andwildlife diversity. Call for location and directions. Reservationrequired.Time: 10am - 2pm.Info: 415-255-3233, http://www.greenbelt.org .

Volunteer: Bernal Hilltop Native Grassland Restoration: Sunday, February 18, 2007Meet at the foot of road leading to phone company microwave tower near southwestroad closure off Bernal Heights Blvd. Bring your own clippers/tools if possible.Location: SF.Time: 11 am.Info: 415-282-5066, [email protected] .

Benefit: Sustainable Harvest Compilation for Camp Winnarainbow: Sunday, February18, 2007Future Builders releases One note at a time..., a compilation of local bands produced entirelyby Bay Area teens to benefit Sustainable Harvest International, which that plants trees, protectsland and supports small organic sustenance farmers in deforested areas of South America. The

concert features Duct Tape Mafia, The Rage, Hijinks, Silhouette and Secret Cat. Proceedsbenefit the Camp Winnarainbow scholarship fund.Location: 201 Broadway, Oakland.Time: 7pm.Cost: $8.Info: 510-636-1684, http://www.future-builders.org/FB/index.php .

Town Hall: Communicating and Learning About Global Climate Change: Sunday,February 18, 2007

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The climate-change town hall is intended to serve a broad range of audiences -- from K-12teachers and their students, to scientists, policy-makers, business leaders, science-centerprofessionals, and others. Teachers who attend the event will receive a letter of participation,reflecting three hours worth of professional development. Registration required. Register online.Location: San Francisco Hilton, 333 OFarrell St., SF.Time: 1:15pm - 5:30pm.

Cost: Free.Info: 202-326-6421, [email protected],http://www.aaas.org/news/press_room/climate_change/mtg_200702.shtml .

Workshop: More Than Your Standard Garden: Monday, February 19, 2007Your school garden can be an outdoor classroom for science, math, or language arts. Learn howto develop standards-based lesson plans and link existing activities to California ContentStandards. Register online.Location: Watershed Project, 1327 S 46th St. Bldg. #155, Richmond.Time: 10am - noon.Cost: $25 (scholarships available).Info: 510-665-3430, [email protected], http://www.thewatershedproject.org .

Seminar: Creating An Ecological House: Monday, February 19, 2007Author Skip Wenz (Adding To A House and Ecotecture: Designing a Sustainable Future)discusses modeling houses on ecosystems, natural building materials, solar design andalternative construction methods. Wenz was a Global Exchange delegate at an Ecology andSustainable Development conference in Havana, Cuba.Location: Building Education Center, 812 Page St., Berkeley.Time: 10am - 5pm.Cost: $85.Info: 510-525-7610.

Class: Introduction to Urban Agro Ecology: Tuesday, February 20, 2007Production and distribution of healthy food and environmentally sustainableagriculture in and near cities: Organic and intensive agriculture. Code M1236. Meets Tuesdays

6:30-9:30pm: 2/20 - 5/22; Saturdays 10:00-2:00pm: 4/21; 5/5,15.Location: Merritt College campus, Self-Reliant House and Environmental Center, 12500Campus Drive , Oakland.Cost: $60 (3 units).Info: 510-434-3840 , [email protected], http://www.peralta.cc.ca.us .

Volunteer: Noe Valley CBD Tree Planting with Friends of the Urban Forest: Tuesday,February 20, 2007We need volunteers to help plant trees. Breakfast / lunch is provided. RSVP by phone. Meetinglocation TBA.Location: SF.Time: 9am - noon.Info: 415-561-6890 ext. 111, http://www.fuf.net/calendar_news/index.html .

Workshop: Redeveloping Californias Brownfields: Wednesday, February 21, 2007The workshop is designed for project managers involved in redeveloping environmentallyimpaired properties. Recycling abandoned or underutilized propertiesrequires knowledge and skill. Since 2000, CCLR has provided communities with the mostcurrent technical, regulatory and financial information available for managing the environmentalchallenges of land recycling. The Port Commission Room, 2nd Floor. Location: Ferry Building,Embarcadero & Market, SF.Time: 8am - 4pm.

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Cost: $75 Nonprofit (includes CDCs and EDCs) $185 Government $350 Private Sector. Info:415-398.1080 ext. 104, http://www.cclr.org/brownfields_101.htm .

Summit: Marin Community Green Action Alliance: Wednesday, February 21, 2007This second summit will move us beyond our positive vision to choosing action steps andfollow-through. RSVP ASAP by phone or email.

Location: Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross.Time: 9am - 4pm.Info: 415-485-4908, [email protected], http://www.eecom.net/updates/mcgaa.html

Tri-Valley Sustainable Business Alliance Networking Lunch: Thursday February 22, 2007TVSBA is a non-profit membership organization committed to sustainable business policies andpractices. Many members are Alameda & Contra Costa certified Green Businesses.Time: 12:00 to 1:30pmLocation: varies (Pleasant Asian Cuisine 5901 Owens Drive, Pleasanton)RSVP: Steve Melgoza 925-371-6732Cost: $12.00RSVP: [email protected]

UAS Meeting: Building Climate-Friendly Communities: Thursday, February 22, 2007Learn how climate change may impact the Bay Area in the near and long term, and hear aboutsolutions for business, local and regional government and communities. We will also discusshow we can work together as a region to build more climate-friendly communities, exploringoptions for partnering and sharing resources. RSVP by 2/9. Location: Lawrence D. DahmsAuditorium, Joseph P. Bort MetroCenter, 101 8th St., across from Lake Merritt BART, Oakland.Time: 1pm - 3:30pm.Info: 415-352-3648, [email protected] , http://www.uas.coop/node/382 .

Speaker: Seafood Watch: Thursday, February 22, 2007Learn about the status of the oceans and how you can make sustainable seafood choices throughMonterey Bay Aquariums program. Registration required.Location: Tilden Nature Area, in Tilden Park, Berkeley.

Time: 5pm - 6pm.Info: 510-636-1684, [email protected], http://www.ebparks.org .

Video from Bioneers and Discussion: Sofia Quintero and Rachel Naomi Remen:Thursday, February 22, 2007From the 2006 Bioneers conference, Sofia Quintero: Women Telling Our Stories and PromotingJustice, and Rachel Naomi Remen: Living As If Your Life Makes a Difference. Discussionfollows videos. Light refreshments. RSVP by phone.Location: Conexions, 1023 Corporation Way, around the corner from Acterras offices, PaloAlto.Time: 7pm - 9pm.Cost: $10.Info: 650- 938-9300 ext. 10, http://www.conexions.org/.

Benefit: Insects Make the Green World Go Round: Thursday, February 22, 2007A presentation on conserving invertebrate biodiversity with entomologist Leslie Saul-Gershenzand special insect guests. Doors open at 6:30, reception begins at 7.Location: Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Rd, in Knowland Park, Oakland.Time: 6:30pm.Cost: $12 - 20 suggested donation.Info: 510-632-9525 ext.122, http://www.oaklandzoo.org .

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Workshop: Applying for the Instructional School Garden Program: Thursday, February22, 2007California has launched a program to provide $2,500 to $5,000 to schools to start or expandschool gardens. An experienced grant writer will walk you through the application form. We willgive you budgeting tips, examples of garden curriculum, and the ABCs of setting up aneducational garden. Each participant will be given a $25 gift

certificate to Ploughshares Nursery to use towards your school garden project. RSVP by 2/15.Space limited.Location: Alameda Point Collaborative, 677 W. Ranger Ave, Alameda.Time: 5pm - 6:30pm.Cost: Free.Info: 510-898-7811, [email protected],http://www.ploughsharesnursery.com/.

Workshop: Solidarity with Mother Nature: Friday, February 23, 2007We will be reconnecting with Mother Nature to promote community interaction, friendship,health, family continuity, intergenerational respect, alternatives to negative behaviors, and a pathto sustainable health. Introduction 2/23, 9am - noon: restoration of the human equilibrium withmother earth -- using the universal language of our way of life and respect. 2pm - 4pm:

discussion. 6:30pm - 9pm: dinner, cultural event. 2/24, 8am-noon and 1pm - 3pm: practice oftraditional and ecological inner gardening, a path to sustainable health, using traditional farmingand water. Noon - 1pm: lunch. 4pm: discussion and closure. RSVP by 2/10. Camping groundswill be provided, so please bring your tents, sleeping bags, winter-clothes, and your own food forthe BBQ and potluck. All proceeds support the Indigenous Permaculture Program. This is analcohol-free and drug-free event.Cost: $100.Info: 415-370-1657, [email protected] , http://www.indigenous-permaculture.org/.

Workshop: Payback: The Financial Case for Solar: Friday, February 23, 2007Most customers know that solar electric is a good environmental choice, but few are aware that itcan also be a remarkably sound investment. This interactive workshop is designed to helpdealers, installers, and salespeople make the most accurate and compelling financial case for the

value of PV systems.Location: IBEW local 332, 2125 Canoas Garden Ave, San Jos.Time: 9am - 5pm.Cost: $162.Info: 707-744-2017, [email protected],http://www.solarliving.org/store/product.asp?catid=13&pid=1547 .

Free Compost for Berkeley Residents: Friday, February 23, 2007Weather permitting. First priority is given to Berkeley Unified School District and BerkeleyCommunity Gardens. Tractor operator on site between 8:45am-11:45am.General public (self-serve), 11:45am-2:45pm. Please complete sign-in log before loadingcompost.Location: Berkeley Marina Maintenance Yard, 201 University Ave, Next to Adventure

Playground, Berkeley.Time: 8:45am - 2:45pm.Info: 510-644-6566.

Workshop: Spring Gardening Ideas: Friday, February 23, 2007Gamble Garden and Common Ground offer this class. Explore this most fascinating ofendeavors, growing veggies year-round. You can grow many wonderful plants, both edible andornamental, with a little bit of practical know-how and observation of your own growingconditions. About the Instructor: at 83, local artist Adrienne Duncan and her husband eat a diet

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of homegrown vegetables and fruits grown on their one-fifth of an acre in Palo Alto. Registerand pay in advance. Common Ground is a project of the 501 (c) (3) non-profit Ecology Action.Location: Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley St., Palo Alto.Time: 10:30am - noon.Cost: $21.Info: 650-493-6072, http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org .

Class: Introduction to Irrigation Systems: Saturday, February 24, 2007Join GFE and the Urban Farmer Store for this workshop on the basics of installing an irrigationsystem. Learn the most effective and efficient ways to deliver water to your landscape withminimal waste! Pre-registration required.Location: Garden for the Environment, 7th Ave., @ Lawton St., SF.Time: 10am - 1pm.Cost: Free.Info: 415-731-5627, http://www.gardenfortheenvironment.org .

Class: Gardening and Composting Educator Training Program: Saturday, February 24,2007This program gives San Francisco residents the skills to become effective educators who teach

environmentally-safe gardening and composting to communities throughout San Francisco. Inaddition to coursework, each student must conduct a 50-hour (minimum) gardening-relatedcommunity service project. 10am - 4pm Saturdays, and six Wednesdays from 6:30pm - 9pm.Applications due 2/10.Location: Garden for the Environment, 7th Avenue @ Lawton Street, SF.Cost: $100 materials fee. Info: 415-731-5627, http://www.gardenfortheenvironment.org/.

Workshop: Getting Started Garden Design: Saturday, February 24, 2007Well help you design and build a green school garden from the ground up in this half-daycourse. Learn how to obtain and use recycled building materials in your garden and how to set-up your own drip irrigation system. Register online.Location: Chabot Elementary, 19104 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley.Time: 9am - 12:30pm.

Cost: $25 (scholarships available).Info: 510-665-3430, [email protected], http://www.thewatershedproject.org .

Volunteer: Cerrito Creek Work Party: Saturday, February 24, 2007Join Friends of Five Creeks to help remove invasive weeds to restore a creekside willow grove.Wear shoes with good traction and clothes that can get dirty.Location: Creekside Park, south end of Santa Clara Ave., El Cerrito.Time: 10am.Info: 510-848-9358, [email protected] , http://www.fivecreeks.org .

Volunteer: Restoration Parties at Arastradero Preserve: Saturday, February 24, 2007Saturday restoration parties on second and fourth Saturdays from 9-1. For the near future, wewill continue to plant our exciting new creek site. RSVP by phone. Please let us know when

youll be volunteering. Wear long pants, sturdy shoes (no open-toed shoes please), rubber bootsfor the mud, and bring sunscreen, hat, and water. We will provide tools, gloves, water, andhealthy snacks.Location: Pearson-Arastradero Parking Lot, 1530 Arastradero Road , Palo Alto.Time: 9am - 1pm.Info: 650-962 - 9876 ext. 311, [email protected], http://www.arastradero.org .

Volunteer: Winter Planting at Eden Landing: Saturday, February 24, 2007Join Save The Bay and the CA Department of Fish and Game to help restore 300 acres ofwetlands on the East Bay Shoreline in Hayward/Union City. Help plant 5,000 native wetland

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plants at Eden Landing this winter. Other duties include cleaning up debris, removing non-nativeplants, gathering native plant cuttings and collecting seeds in preparation for wetland restoration.This site is normally off-limits to the public and access is granted only to volunteers during theseselected dates. RSVP requested. Location: Eden Landing Ecological Reserve.Time: 9am - noon.Info: 510-452-9261 ext. 109,[email protected], http://www.savesfbay.org .

Class: Advanced Biodiesel: Saturday, February 24, 2007Advanced biodiesel production techniques for those who are already proficient at basictransesterification, or those who have already taken a one- or two-day hands-on class from ateacher working from the http://biodieselcommunity.org curriculum (Jennifer Radtke, JohnBush, Steve Fugate, BioLyle Rudensey, Piedmont Biofuels, Matt Steiman, and others). Inaddition to advanced techniques, this class focuses on better quality control and safer practices,with a focus on the scientific process that goes along with better troubleshooting. We focus onbetter understanding the variables that affect biodiesel quality, and how to design experimentsand troubleshooting protocols to isolate those variables when something goes wrong with yourproduction quality. Register online.Location: Berkeley.Cost: $120.

Info: 510-452-9261 ext. 109, http://www.girlmark.com/tour .Volunteer: Bayview Tree Care with Friends of the Urban Forest: Saturday, February 24,2007This is not planting! Tree care is less physical, more cerebral, but just as much fun. Learn thetricks of the pros and the science of trees by working on trees planted by FUF either 3 years or18 months ago. New volunteers attend a workshop during the workday to learn what its allabout. Meeting location TBA. RSVP by phone. Rain cancels.Location: SF.Time: 9am - 12:30pm.Info: 415-561-6890 ext. 102, http://www.fuf.net/calendar_news/index.html .

Volunteer: Potrero Hill Tree Care with Friends of the Urban Forest: Saturday,

February 24, 2007This is not planting! Tree care is less physical, more cerebral, but just as much fun. Learn thetricks of the pros and the science of trees by working on trees planted by FUF either 3 years or18 months ago. New volunteers attend a workshop during the workday to learn what its allabout. Meeting location TBA. RSVP by phone. Rain cancels.Location: SF.Time: 9am - 12:30pm.Info: 415-561-6890 ext. 102, http://www.fuf.net/calendar_news/index.html .

Tour: Tilden Regional Park Botanic Garden: Saturday, February 24, 2007Join Bay Nature and docents from the Regional Parks Botanic Garden for a tour of NorthernCalifornias only public garden devoted entirely to California native plants. Well meet at thewest entrance to the garden (on Anza View Road) to break into smaller groups and proceed on

our tour of the garden.Location: Regional Parks Botanical Garden, in Tilden Park, Wildcat Canyon Road and SouthPark Drive, Berkeley.Time: 1pm - 2:30pm.Info: 510-528-8550, [email protected], http://www.baynature.com/events.html .

Educator Workshop: Waves, Wetlands, and Watersheds: Saturday, February 24, 2007Attend this workshop and receive a free copy of the California Coastal Commissions scienceactivity guide for teachers, Waves, Wetlands, and Watersheds. Youll try out some of theactivities and get an overview of other free educational resources the Coastal Commission offers.

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You will be eligible for professional growth credit from University of the Pacific uponcompleting additional work. Register by 2/20.Location: Coyote Pt. Museum for Environmental Education, 1651 Coyote Point Dr., San Mateo.Time: 10am - noon.Cost: Free.Info: 415-597-5888, [email protected] .

Workshop: PV 311: Breakthrough Solar Sales and Marketing: Saturday, February 24,2007In this intensive and interactive workshop, experienced PV salesperson and marketer AndyBlack will share his secrets for creating and closing business in the solar industry. This class isfor both solar salespeople and sales management/owners. You will learn how to build positiverelationships with clear and fair agreements so that each party can avoid lost businessopportunities, lost assets, and expensive trips to the lawyer. This course qualifies for NABCEPcontinuing education credit. Prerequisite: PV212. Location: IBEW local 332, 2125 CanoasGarden Ave, San Jos.Time: 9am - 5pm.Cost: $216.Info: 707-744-2017, [email protected],

http://www.solarliving.org/store/product.asp?catid=13&pid=1551 .Volunteer: Corona Heights Habitat Restoration Work Party: Saturday, February 24,2007Help the Friends of Corona Heights Habitat Restoration weed out nonnative plants in one of SanFranciscos prime native habitat areas. Meet at the north side of the Randall Museum, dress inlayers, wear a hat, sunscreen, and sturdy shoes, and bring water. Tools and disposable glovesprovided.Location: Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way, SF.Time: 10am - noon.Cost: Free.Info: 415-552-3542.

Open House and Volunteer Opportunity at Gateway Park: Saturday, February 24, 2007The open house series showcases the ongoing restoration activities and establishmentof El Cerritos newest natural city park. Learn about the Baxter Creek Watershed Stewards.Dress to participate in weeding and planting activities. Tools and gloves provided. Bring snacks,drinks, friends and family. The Gateway site is located on the right-hand side of Key Blvd. at theend of the Ohlone Greenway. Its a 5 minute walk north from the El Cerrito Del Norte BART.Location: El Cerrito.Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm.Info: 510-665-3686, [email protected], http://www.thewatershedproject.org/.

Recycled Art: Saturday, February 24, 2007Reuse some of your regular throwaways to make birdhouses, collages, masks, and more duringthis open art opportunity. Creativity a must. All ages welcome.

Location: Tilden Nature Area, in Tilden Park, Berkeley.Time: 2pm - 4pm.Info: 510-525-2233, [email protected] .

Finding Ones Role in the Great Turning- A Deep Ecology Workshop: Saturday, February24, 2007This workshop will explore both our own unique gifts and the worlds need, to discover whereand how we are each called to serve and find fulfillment. Molly Brown incorporates the spiritualpsychology of psychosynthesis with her work in Deep Ecology. Call for more details.

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Location: Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center, 211 East Alma, Mount Shasta. Time: 9am -7pm.Cost: $100 suggested donation.Info: 530-926-5655.

Volunteer: Restore Wetlands at Santa Venetia Marsh: Saturday, February 24, 2007

Join Save The Bay and the Marin County Open Space District in our efforts to restorethe wetlands and upland habitat at Santa Venetia Marsh on Gallinas Creek in San Rafael, nearthe Marin Civic Center. Learn about the history of this tidal salt marsh. This winter, Save TheBay volunteers are helping with the effort to plant 10,000 plants at Santa Venetia Marsh. RSVPrequested.Location: San Rafael.Time: 9am - noon.Info: 510-452-9261 ext. 109,[email protected], http://www.savesfbay.org/bayeventsCanopy Seed Planting Day: Saturday, February 24, 2007Canopy will be planting seeds along East and West Bayshore Road to for two reasons. One, toobtain species that are not easy to find in the tree nursery trade and two, to have fun doing it.Come help us plant the seeds of Prunus lyonii and the acorns of Quercus parvula. We will also

be providing the seeds and acorns with little protection shelters.Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pmCost: FreeLocation: East Palo Alto; Location to be announced at a later date. Please RSVP, provide anemail address and a map will be mailed to you when a location is obtained.Info: Genevra Ornelas, 650-964-6110, [email protected] by: CanopyWebsites: http://www.canopy.orgClass - Compost crops and rotations: Saturday, February 24, 2007Learn how to grow the most food, calories, and soil-nourishing compost materials for thissummers garden with a dynamic plan for the health of your garden over the next 3 years. JohnJeavons is the Executive Director of Ecology Action and author of How to Grow More

Vegetables, now in its 7TH edition, and is used in over 130 countries around the world.Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pmCost: $24Location: Common Ground, 559 College Ave, Palo Alto CA 94306Info: Patricia Becker, 650-493-6072Presented by: Common GroundWebsites: http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.orgClass - Insect life for a healthier garden: Saturday, February 24, 2007Learn how to maximize the eco-system diversity that produces the best garden, as well as simplesteps to take if an insect challenge occurs. Insectary (host) plants will be discussed, along withthe beneficial organisms that they attract.Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Cost: $24Location: Common Ground, 559 College Ave, Palo Alto CA 94306Info: Patricia Becker, 650-493-6072Presented by: Common GroundWebsites: http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org

Salt Pond Tour: Sunday, February 25, 2007Did you know that the largest tidal wetland restoration project on the West Coast is happeningright here in San Francisco Bay? Hear more about this project and view some of the salt pondsacquired by the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Geared toward

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adults. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Call 510-792-0222 ext. 43 for reservations anddirections.Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmCost: FreeLocation: Bayfront Park, Back Parking Lot (Menlo Park)Info: Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 510.792.0222 x43

Presented by: Refuge DocentWebsites: http://www.fws.gov/desfbayTour: The EcoHouses Groundbreaking Greywater System: Sunday, February 25, 2007Water is life! Learn how to use waste water from your bathroom sink, shower andwashing machine to safely irrigate your garden. Save precious drinking water and money. Thisworkshop will take you step by step through the process of designing and building a Californiacode approved greywater/ constructed wetland system. Slideshow presentation and walk throughof the system. Teachers: John Russell and Babak Jacinto Tondre. Location: Berkeley EcoHouse,1305 Hopkins St., Berkeley.Time: 10am - 2pm.Cost: $15 sliding scale, no one turned away.Info: 510-548-2220 ext. 242, [email protected] .

Workshop: Find Your Dream Job in Solar: Sunday, February 25, 2007California is one of the hottest markets for the rapidly growing solar industry. Industry insiderLiz Merry will share some of the secrets for finding a lucrative and fulfilling job in solar. Besidesdiscussing key trends and opportunities, Liz will provide a holistic understanding of the industrythat includes economics, trends, regulatory environment, marketing, and technologydevelopment. If youve dreamed of working in solar, this workshop is a great way to startmaking that dream a reality.Location: IBEW local 332, 2125 Canoas Garden Ave, San Jos.Time: 9am - 5pm.Cost: $108.Info: 707-744-2017, [email protected],http://www.solarliving.org/store/product.asp?catid=13&pid=1530 .

Seminar: Stalking The Wild Mushroom: Sunday, February 25, 2007Explore the mysterious world of wild mushrooms. Well begin indoors with a discussion ofidentification methods, followed by a foray into the nearby woods to continue our discussionsand hunt for mushrooms to examine and collect. In addition to talking about the local edible andpoisonous varieties, we will address the vital roles that mushrooms play in the planetsecosystems, along with uses of native mushrooms for medicines, paper making, and colorfuldyeing. Students are encouraged to bring specimens foridentification and discussion. Pre-registration required.Location: Pt. Reyes Station.Time: 10am - 4:30pm.Cost: $55.Info: 415-663-1200, http://www.ptreyes.org .

Volunteer: French Broom Removal: Sunday, February 25, 2007Lend a hand pulling out exotic broom plants so our native grasses and shrubs have a fightingchance. Bring gloves. Well provide hand tools and refreshments. This is a drop in program; noregistration is required.Location: Tilden Nature Area, in Tilden Park, Berkeley.Time: 1:30pm - 4pm.Info: 510-525-2233, http://www.ebparks.orgGreenUP Consultant Training: February 26th & 27th & March 5

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Sustainable Spaces is offering a 3 day training course designed to give motivated individuals theskills necessary to conducts whole-house home performance GreenUP assessments. We willprovide you with everything you need to analyze a house as a system and help homeownerssolve their homes energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and comfort issues.Location: 221 14th StreetInfo: 415.294.5380

Cost: $150.00 lunch & books includedRSVP: [email protected]

Land Use and Transportation: Tuesday February 27, 2007Don Weden, retired Santa Clara County planner and Michelle Beasely, Greenbelt AllianceTime: 7 9 pmLocation: Acterra Conference Room, 3921 E. Bayshore Road, Palo AltoCost: FREE to Acterra members; $5 non-membersInfo: (650) 903-3419 or [email protected] Commonwealth Club Presents: Roger Kennedy Politics of Disaster: Wednesday,

February 28, 2007Former Director, National Park Service; Author, Wildfire and Americans

Californians know how dangerous a wildfire can be, but not necessarily how close it can get totheir homes. Since 1950, half of U.S. population growth has been in the fire-endangered Westernstates. Regulations have encouraged this growth blindly, says Kennedy. Natural disasters cannotbe stopped, he argues, but their high cost - to us and to the planet - can be mitigated andcontrolled.Time: 5:30 p.m., Wine and cheese reception; 6:00 p.m., ProgramLocation: Club office, 595 Market St., 2nd Floor, San FranciscoCost: $12 for Members, $18 for Non-MembersCo-sponsored by Books Inc.Info: http://commonwealthclub.org/featured/

NASA Ames Environmental Services Division Presents - Predicting Climate Change witha Hazy Crystal Ball: The Effects of Aerosols on Climate: Thursday, March 1, 2007

Climate change has received considerable attention by the media recently. One of the largestsources of uncertainty in assessing climate change is the effect that aerosols have on climate.This seminar will provide a framework for understanding the role of aerosols based on basicconcepts of climate change. Dr. A. W. Strawa, an atmospheric scientist in the Earth ScienceDivision at NASA Ames who been studying the effects of aerosols and clouds on climate for thepast 15 years, will discuss what aerosols are, their sources and trends, how they affect climate,and the difficulty in assessing their effect on climate. Finally, he will discuss some strategies forcontrolling aerosols emissions and the effect these have on future climate conditions. Dr. Strawahas over 30 scientific publications.Location: NASA Ames Conference Center (Bldg. 3) Patio Room, NASA Ames Research CenterTime: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Please RSVP via email to Stacy St. Louis at [email protected].

Class: PV 101: Intro to Grid-Tied PV: March 2-3, 2007If you want to build your own grid-tied PV system, or want to know if grid-tied solar makessense for you before you talk to a contractor, this 2-day workshop is for you. This course is alsoan introduction to grid-tied solar for contractors and solar career seekers who have littlebackground in the specifics of grid-tied PV or electricity.Location: Hopland, CACost: $216Info: http://www.solarliving.org/store/product.asp?catid=13&pid=1580

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