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Womens Environmental Network

JULY 2007 NEWSLETTER

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ANNOUNCEMENTS..................................................................................................................... 4Come Sail with WEN on the San Francisco Bay........................................................................ 4Photo Contest: Picturing the Future of the Bay Area ................................................................. 4East Bay Green Drinks: Every 3rd Wednesday of the Month.................................................... 4Workshops: Solar Living Institute.............................................................................................. 5WEN Email List.......................................................................................................................... 5

EVENTS ......................................................................................................................................... 6The Auditing Roundtable West Coast Regional Meeting: July 16 17, 2007........................ 6Urban and Organic Agriculture in Cuba A Talk by Dr. Sinan Koont: Monday, July 16,2007............................................................................................................................................. 6The Pit Stop: Peaches & Barbecue at the Tuesday Berkeley Farmers Market: Tuesday, July17, 2007....................................................................................................................................... 6

Green Building 101: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 ........................................................................ 7Volunteer: Native Nursery in Palo Alto: Wednesday, July 18, 2007...................................... 7First Annual Fundraising Summit: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 .................................................. 7Workshop: Smart Energy Management in Agriculture: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 .............. 7Symposium: Green Homes and Sustainable Communities 2007: Thursday, July 19, 2007 -Friday, July 20, 2007 .................................................................................................................. 8Transportation Commission Workshop: Climate Protection Strategies in the TransportationSector: Thursday, July 19, 2007 ................................................................................................. 8UAS Green Movie Night - Point of Return & Escape from Affluenza: Thursday, July 19,2007.......................................................................................................................................... ... 8Panel: A Day in the Life of Social Entrepreneurs: Young Women Social Entrepreneurs-SFEvent: Thursday, July 19 ............................................................................................................ 9Circling San Bruno Mountain - A Walk-a-thon: Saturday, July 21, 2007 ................................. 9

Volunteer: Lower Haight Tree Planting with Friends of the Urban Forest: Saturday, July 21,2007............................................................................................................................................. 9Workshop: Introduction to Alameda County Bioregional Ecology: Saturday, July 21, 2007 ... 9Volunteer: Marin Islands Kayak and Restoration: Saturday, July 21, 2007 ......................... 10EcoHouse Workshop: Local Medicinal Herbs and Your Health: Sunday, July 22, 2007........ 10EcoTuesday Networking Forum: Tuesday, July 24, 2007........................................................ 10Salmon River Dives and Spring-run Chinook Symposium: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - Friday,July 27, 2007............................................................................................................................. 10New College School Open House: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 ................................................ 11Green Building 101: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 ...................................................................... 11
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Womens Environmental NetworkJULY 2007 NEWSLETTER

Tri-Valley Sustainable Business Alliance Networking Lunch: Thursday, July 26, 2007 ........ 11Full Moon Feast: Food and the Hunger for Connection: Thursday, July 26, 2007 .................. 11Free Compost for Berkeley Residents: Friday, July 27, 2007.................................................. 12Greenbelt Outing: Greenway Getaway in Contra Costa County: Saturday, July 28, 2007...... 12Volunteer: Richmond Tree Planting with Friends of the Urban Forest: Saturday, July 28, 2007................................................................................................................................................... 12

Workshop for Educators: Getting Started Garden Design: Saturday, July 28, 2007 ............ 12Volunteer: Bair Island Canoe and Restoration: Saturday, July 28, 2007.............................. 12Edible Landscaping Tour: Saturday, July 28, 2007.................................................................. 12McNears Beach Full Moon Kayak: Saturday, July 28, 2007 ................................................... 13Volunteer: Restore Wetlands in San Rafael: Saturday, July 28, 2007 .................................. 13Green Building Exchange Open House: Saturday, July 28, 207 .............................................. 13Sylvia Earle A Celebration of Oceans: Wednesday, August 1, 2007 ................................ 13Commercial Green Building: Wednesday, August 1, 2007...................................................... 14San Francisco Green Drinks: Wednesday, August 1, 2007...................................................... 14Application Deadline: Hosts sought for 2008 Bay-Friendly Garden Tour: Friday, August 3,2007........................................................................................................................................... 14Container Gardening for Renters or Those with Limited Space: Saturday, August 4, 2007.... 14Save the Bay: Improve Wetland Habitat at MLK Jr. Shoreline Park: Saturday, August 4, 2007

................................................................................................................................................... 15Advanced Certified Green Building Professional Training: Saturday, August 4, 2007........... 15Home Graywater Systems & EcoHouse/ Graywater Tour: Sunday, August 5, 2007............... 15Building Green: Wednesday, August 8, 2007 .......................................................................... 15Workshop: Watershed Teaching Tools for Educators: Monday, August 6, 2007 - Friday,August 10, 2007........................................................................................................................ 16Introduction to Permaculture: Saturday, August 11, 2007 ....................................................... 16Save the Bay: Remove Nonnative Plants at Eden Landing: Saturday, August 11, 2007 ......... 16Apartment Farming: Saturday, August 11, 2007 ...................................................................... 16Volunteer: Quail Habitat Restoration: Saturday, August 11, 2007 .......................................... 17HIKE: Young Women Social Entrepreneurs: East Bay Hike, Sunday, August 12, 2007 ........ 17UAS Green Movie Night - Suzuki Speaks: Thursday, August 16, 2007............................... 17Delta Doomed? The Sustainability of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and the Peripheral

Canal: Thursday, August 16, 2007 ........................................................................................... 1710th Annual Coho Confab: Friday, August 17, 2007 - Sunday, August 19, 2007 ................... 18Volunteer: Habitat restoration and planting at Lands End: Saturday, August 18, 2007 ....... 18Volunteer: Bernal Hilltop Native Grassland Restoration: Sunday, August 19, 2007 ........... 18Solar Living Institutes SolFest XII: August 18-19, 2007........................................................ 18Berkeley City College Global Studies Program: The Developing World: Wednesday, August22, 2007..................................................................................................................................... 19Dinner & Auction: Alameda Creek Alliance 10th Anniversary: Friday, August 24, 2007 .. 19Point Reyes Field Seminar: Native Trees and Shrubs: Saturday, August 25, 2007 ................. 19Workshop: Photovoltaic Design for Engineers & Designers: Monday, August 27, 2007 -Thursday, August 30, 2007....................................................................................................... 19Retreat: Young Women Social Entrepreneurs Annual Retreat: Living Your Vision from theInside Out: Saturday, September 8- Sunday, September 9, 2007............................................. 20

Climate Protection Leadership Group Workshop: September 18, 2007................................... 20Overview of Environmental Laws and Regulations: Friday, September 21, 2007 .................. 21Hazardous Waste Management: Tuesday, October 9, 2007..................................................... 22Global Warming: What It Means for You: Thursday, October 11, 2007................................. 22Environmental Laws and Auditing: Friday, November 2 and Saturday, November 3, 2007... 23

JOBS ....................................................................................................................................... 24California Public Utilities Commission: Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst.......................... 24California Public Utilities Commission: Utilities Engineer...................................................... 24Sierra Club: Environmental Community Organizer ................................................................. 24San Francisco Department of the Environment: Urban Forestry Assistant.............................. 25

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Redefining Progress: EJCC Research Associate ...................................................................... 25Amazon Watch: Development Manager................................................................................... 26The Energy Foundation: Assistant to the Vice President for U.S. Programs ........................... 26Regional Director: Roots & Shoots .......................................................................................... 27Marin Conservation Corps: Natural Resources Crew Supervisor ............................................ 27Friends of Sausal Creek (FOSC): Native Plant Nursery Manager ........................................... 27

Global Footprint Network: Director of Development .............................................................. 28Hesperian Foundation: Institutional Fundraising Manager ...................................................... 28Global Footprint Network: Grant Writer .................................................................................. 29The Sierra Club Foundation: Grants/Compliance Manager ..................................................... 29Trust for Public Land: Planned Giving Counsel....................................................................... 29United Way of the Bay Area: Interim VP, Brand Management ............................................... 30The Wilderness Society: Office Administrator......................................................................... 30The Wilderness Society: California Wild Heritage Campaign Coordinator ............................ 30David Brower Center: Administrative Assistant ...................................................................... 31David Brower Center: Communications and Development Associate..................................... 31Community Clean Water Institute: Program Manager ............................................................. 31San Francisco SPCA: Individual Gifts Manager ...................................................................... 32San Francisco Urban Service Project: Corps Member ............................................................. 32

Womens Initiative for Self-Employment: Development Director .......................................... 32Catalog Choice: Project Coordinator ........................................................................................ 33Public Health Institute: CA Healthy Cities & Communities Program Coordinator ................. 33Tuolumne River Trust: Bay Area Program Director ................................................................ 34Breast Cancer Fund: Communications Coordinator ................................................................. 34OASES: Elementary Enrichment Instructor ............................................................................. 34Creating Economic Opportunities for Women (C.E.O. Women): Technical AssistanceProvider - Entrepreneurship and ESL....................................................................................... 34The Watershed Project: Full Time Paid Internship................................................................... 35Build It Green: Membership & Events Internship.................................................................... 35Earthjustice: Associate Attorney............................................................................................... 35Berkeley Unified School District: Garden, Education, Network Program Intern .................... 36Sempervirens Fund: Development Associate ........................................................................... 37

National Resources Defense Council: Policy Advocate Attorney............................................ 37Breast Cancer Action: Director of Development...................................................................... 37South Yuba River Citizens League: Director of Finance and Administration ......................... 37Breast Cancer Fund: Communications Coordinator ................................................................. 38Coyote Point Museum for Environmental Education: Visitor Services Manager.................... 38Global Footprint Network: Research Associate ....................................................................... 39In Defense of Animals: Development Director ........................................................................ 39Muir Heritage Land Trust: Bookkeeper Administrative Assistant ........................................... 39Hesperian Foundation: Book Publicist ..................................................................................... 39Union of Concerned Scientists: California Program Assistant................................................. 40Sierra Club: Brochure Editor/Outdoor Activity Webmaster .................................................... 40LSA Associates, Inc.: Senior Planner & Planner...................................................................... 41US PIRG: California Campus Field Organizer......................................................................... 41

M+R Strategic Services: eCampaigns Associate - Berkeley, CA............................................. 42Clean Water Action: Part-Time Phone Canvasser.................................................................... 42Natural Resources Defense Council: Program Assistant for Litigation Team ......................... 43Sierra Club HQ HRD: Executive Director............................................................................. 43Mendocino Land Trust: Development Coordinator.................................................................. 43

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Come Sail with WEN on the San Francisco Bay

Thursday, July 26, 6-8 PM

Join WEN for a sunset sail on the San Francisco Bay on Thursday, July 26th from 6-8pm: 1-1/2hours of spectacular sail time, drinks, and hors d'oeuvres on the beautiful catamaran AdventureCat. Bring your family and friends and meet us at Pier 39, Dock I on the outer left side pier ofPier 39 in San Francisco. The boat leaves at 6:30 PM sharp so make sure you leave time to findthe Pier!

We highly encourage public transportation to this event. For bus, BART, MUNI, ferry and cablecar routes and maps, please visit www.511.org. For those coming on BART, please get off at theEmbarcadero station and transfer to the F Muni line (the historic street cars) for transportation tothe Pier.

Space is very limited! Only 30 tickets are available for this unique event. Purchase tickets for$42.00 online at http://wensailingaugust07.eventbrite.com.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Photo Contest: Picturing the Future of the Bay Area

Attention amateur and professional photographers! Do you have photos of trains, bicyclists,open space, and streetscapes in the Bay Area? The Transportation and Land Use Coalition(TALC) is looking for images that capture our vision for a Bay Area: a region with world-classpublic transportation connecting communities that are great places to walk, bike, live, work, andplay. The grand prize for the photo contest is a lifetime free SmugMug Pro account (aprofessional-quality, online photo storage and sharing service worth $150 per year) and $250cash. Six other winners will win prizes from Patagonia, Photoworks, A1 Photo & Video Labs,and others. Entries are due August 15 and will be on display at TALCs ten-year anniversaryevent on October 18, 2007 at the Oakland Museum of California.Learn more: www.talcphotocontest.smugmug.com

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~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. We gettogether the third Wednesday of the month, on the beautiful rooftop garden at:

Triple Rock Brewery1920 Shattuck Avenue (at Hearst Ave) Berkeley, CA(two blocks north of University Ave, near the downtown Berkeley Bart station)

The next East Bay Green Drinks is:Weds, July 18

th, 5:30pm-8pm

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Grow a Greener Community! Become a Master ComposterInspire others and make a difference in your community. The annual Master Composter TrainingProgram is currently accepting applications for the 2008 Class.Participants will:

Attend weekly classes from February to May Learn compost and Bay-Friendly Gardening theory and practice Give back to the community by completing a compost outreach project Receive a compost bin and helpful reference books Gain valuable job skills Earn College Credit

Teachers who complete the program are eligible for a $200 stipend to use towards school gardenand/or classroom compost activities. Stopwaste.org offers this extensive training andenvironmental education program to promote the recycling of organic materials on thecommunity level. Applications are due by January 11, 2008; visit our website at

www.BayFriendly.org to apply on-line or download an application. For more information, pleasecontact call (510) 444-SOIL or visit www.BayFriendly.org and look for Master ComposterTraining in the Whats New section.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Workshops: Solar Living Institute

For a complete listing of exciting summer workshops at the Solar Living Institute, visit:http://www.solarliving.org/workshops/.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~WEN Email List

As a reminder, you can manage your email subscription change your email address, subscribe,

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(www.wencal.org). Forward your newsletter on to women who you think might be interested inWEN keep the list growing!

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EVENTS

The Auditing Roundtable West Coast Regional Meeting: July 16 17, 2007

The Auditing Roundtables West Coast Regional meeting will focus on Climate Change:

regulatory requirements; company imperatives; business opportunities and challenges - and newdata to be audited! The meeting will include a CEU course on legislative and regulatory drivers,free to Auditing Roundtable members. The meeting will also include facilitated industry sectorbreakout groups to allow attendees to compare their own practices, share observations, and raiseissues for further consideration. Well also continue with our famous California regulatoryupdate for all matters related to Environmental, Health and Safety - and may even have asurprise or two.Location: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Three Embarcadero Center, 20th floor. San FranciscoTime: Monday Registration: 12:30PM - 1:30 PM

Course: 1:30PM - 5 PMTuesday Course: 8:30AM 4:00PM

Cost: $125 Auditing Roundtable members; $195 all others.For more information and to find out how to register: http://www.auditing-roundtable.org/fw/main/West_Coast_Regional_Meeting_5_29_2007_[featured_5_29_2007-17.html?ModKey=mk$cmsc&CntID=177&LayoutID=2.

Urban and Organic Agriculture in Cuba A Talk by Dr. Sinan Koont: Monday, July 16,

2007

Cuba faced a period of serious crisis after the collapse of the Soviet Union. To overcome thecrisis and to feed its people, it directed its energies to developing urban and organic agriculture.It was not only able to solve all its agricultural problems, but became the world leader in thefield. Dr. Koont will tell about Cubas achievements and how Venezuela has also been learningfrom them. Dr. Sinan Koont teaches economics at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvaniawhere he has written extensively on Latin America, including two papers on Cuba in MonthlyReview. He spent three and a half months (January-May 2007) in Cuba researching urbanagriculture and food security and three weeks in Venezuela.Time: 6:30 pm - Light refreshments and reception

7:00 pm - Presentation by Dr. Sinan KoontLocation: San Jos Peace Center, 48 South Seventh St. San JosCost: $5 - $10 donation Students free (No one turned away for lack of funds).Info: South Bay Mobilization ([email protected]) - www.sbm4peace.org

San Jos Peace Center (www.sanjosepeace.org)

The Pit Stop: Peaches & Barbecue at the Tuesday Berkeley Farmers Market: Tuesday,

July 17, 2007

Featuring Frog Hollow Peach Cobbler, Sizzling Market Meats and Fish, and BBQ Veggie Treatsby Bryant Terry. Celebrating 20 years as a program of the Ecology Center, the BerkeleyFarmers Markets offer a wide range of mostly organic produce and healthy, locally-producedfoods. Tuesday Berkeley Farmers Market is near Ashby BART and buses on MLK andShattuck, street parking. Location: Tuesday Berkeley Farmers Market, Derby St. at MLK, Jr.Way, Berkeley. Time: 3pm - 7pm.

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Cost: Free.Info: 510-548-3333, www.ecologycenter.org/bfm.

Green Building 101: Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Presented by USGBC- Redwood Empire Chapter in partnership with the City of San Rafael, CA.

An overview of what green building is and what it has to do with reducing green houseemissions gases (GHG). We look at the big picture context, financial benefits, current nationaland local Green Building adoptions and programs.Location: City of San Rafael Council Chambers, 1400 5th Ave. in San Rafael, CA 94901Time: 7:00 to 8:30 PMCost: $20/sliding scale, payable at the door with cash or check. After dinner refreshments served.Info: Elizabeth Durney at (510) 891-0446 or [email protected]: Native Nursery in Palo Alto: Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Save The Bay grows native wetland plants from locally collected seed in our nursery located atthe Palo Alto Baylands. Volunteers help with plant propagation and transplanting, watering, and

other maintenance associated with growing native wetland plants. Part of ongoing wetlandrestoration with our site partner, the Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve. RSVP.Time: 1pm - 3pm.Location: Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve, End of Embarcadero Rd., Palo Alto.Info: 510-452-9261, [email protected], http://www.savesfbay.org/bayevents.

First Annual Fundraising Summit: Wednesday, July 18, 2007

The Center for Nonprofit Success is pleased to invite you to the first annual Fundraising Summit.The Summit brings together an impressive group of experts in a highly interactive format todiscuss the latest developments in grantmaking and fundraising, and how your nonprofit can takeadvantage of them. Since attendance for this unusual event is limited, early registration isstrongly encouraged.Location: California State East Bay Conference Center, 1000 Broadway, Ste 109, OaklandCost: $55 per seminar.Summit Schedule:

FIRST DAY: 9-5PMSECOND DAY: 8 5pm

For a complete schedule and more information: http://cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspxFor more information contact: Ivor Heyman, The Center for Nonprofit [email protected]://cfnps.org/sanfrancisco.aspxhttp://cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspxWorkshop: Smart Energy Management in Agriculture: Wednesday, July 18, 2007

A training program for farmers, dairies, ranchers, and wineries. How to save money throughenergy efficiency and renewable energy sources. Get updates on incentives/financing. Meetenergy consultants. Fee covers lunch, materials, and farm tour. Required pre-registration byphone or email.Time: 8:30am - 5:30pm.Location: Livingston.

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Info: go to http://www.UAS.coop/join. Prolong the conversation by walking down the block toELIXIR, San Franciscos 2nd oldest saloon. ELIXIR offers $1 off any organic beer, wine ormixed drink when you show your UAS Green Movie Night ticket stub.

Panel: A Day in the Life of Social Entrepreneurs: Young Women Social Entrepreneurs-SF

Event: Thursday, July 19A panel of women social entrepreneurs share their stories, obstacles and triumphs in setting upbusinesses and managing socially-conscious companies. These inspiring women will talk abouthow they have paved their own way - from founding a leader development program for youngprofessional women to promoting organic and fair trade baby clothing. Extended Q&A after thepanel shares their stories. Panelists include: Lauren Travis, founder and director of Women of theWorld Exchange; Liz Maw, executive director of Net Impact; Rachel Pearson, creative captainof speesees, a line of organic & fair trade baby clothing.Location: Speeses office at 2325 3rd Street #342 at 20th(MUNI T Line Light Rail from Downtown BART stations - 3rd St & 20th St Station)Time: 6 pm to 8 pm

Cost: Free for Young Women Social Entrepreneurs members (www.ywse.org), $15 for non-membersTo register: https://www.123signup.com/event?id=xmxqdCircling San Bruno Mountain - A Walk-a-thon: Saturday, July 21, 2007

At San Bruno Mountain, one of the worlds 18 hot spots of biodiversity walk all or part of a 12mile circle around the mountain. Participants are asked to raise at least $120 each for MountainWatch education and restoration programs. Ginny Anderson, author of Circling San FranciscoBay, will lead the hike. She and other Mountain Watch board members will support participantsin deepening their experience of nature by connecting with the past, noticing whats oftenoverlooked, focusing on a sense of place and forging a new understanding of the mountain at ourdoorstep.Location: Well meet at the San Bruno Mountain Watch office, 44 Visitacion Ave., second floor,in Brisbane, Ca. at 8:00 on July 21, finishing with dinner at a 5000 year old shell mound.Cost: send a $25 deposit to San Bruno Mountain Watch, 44 Visitacion Ave., Brisbane, Ca.94005, with the balance due by July 14.For further information, go to www.mountainwatch.org, or call Ginny Anderson (650-323-4494).

Volunteer: Lower Haight Tree Planting with Friends of the Urban Forest: Saturday, July

21, 2007

We need volunteers to help plant trees. Meeting location: TBA. RSVP by phone.Time: 9am - noon.Location: San Francisco.Info: 415-561-6890 ext. 110, http://www.fuf.net/calendar_news/index.html.

Workshop: Introduction to Alameda County Bioregional Ecology: Saturday, July 21, 2007

This field immersion workshop in Sausal Creek Restoration Area, providing a wholisticecological approach to understanding Northern Californias climate, weather, soil, landforms,watersheds, and native wildlife. Emphasis is on observation of natural characteristics, discussing

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interrelationships, and practicing hands-on learning techniques and restoration. Meet at SausalCreek restoration area in Dimond Park at 8:30am and join Friends of Sausal Creek for restorationactivities. Bring a bag lunch, good walking or hiking shoes, and work gloves (optional). Limitedscholarships and work exchanges available. Register via email or phone.Time: 8:30am - 5pm.

Location: Dimond Park, Oakland.Cost: $35-50 sliding scale.Info: 415-285-6556, [email protected], www.planetdrum.org.

Volunteer: Marin Islands Kayak and Restoration: Saturday, July 21, 2007

Learn about and actively participate in the restoration of a local National Wildlife Refuge that isoff-limits to the public.Volunteers help restore the islands native vegetation by planting nativeplants and removing non-natives. Directions and more info will be provided upon RSVP.Time: 9am - 3:30pm.Location: San Rafael.Cost: $65.

Info: 510-452-9261, [email protected], http://www.savesfbay.org/bayevents.

EcoHouse Workshop: Local Medicinal Herbs and Your Health: Sunday, July 22, 2007

Learn the benefits of herbs and their use in western herbal medicine from a practicing Bay Areaherbalist. Take an herb walk around the local community gardens and leave with a cutting of aneasy to grow herb and tincture. We will discuss the use of herbs in health care, their growthhabits, their distribution throughout the wild, and the practice methods through which medicineis extracted from them. Bring small pots and hand shovels and leave with an easy to growmedicinal herb. Taught by Joshua Muscat, Western Herbalist. Near North Berkeley BART.RSVP via phone or email by 5:00 on 7/20/07.Location: EcoHouse, 1305 Hopkins St., Berkeley.Time: 10am - 3pm.Cost: $15 sliding scale, no one refused for lack of funds.Info: 510-548-2220 ext. 242, [email protected] .

EcoTuesday Networking Forum: Tuesday, July 24, 2007

EcoTuesday is a forum to network, collaborate, and engage with environmental and sociallyresponsible business leaders. Each month we will create an interactive dialogue and feature avisionary speaker from the sustainable business world.Location: Serrano Hotel, 405 Taylor StreetTime: Time: 7pm - 9pmRSVP: www.ecotuesday.comCost: FREEInfo: [email protected] River Dives and Spring-run Chinook Symposium: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - Friday,

July 27, 2007

Salmonid Restoration Federation is proud to join with the Salmon River Restoration Council inoffering the 2nd Annual Spring-run Chinook Symposium in concert with the Salmon RiverSpring Chinook Dives. Includes training and dives, workshops, field tours and presentations on

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challenges and tools specific to Spring-run Chinook restoration in California, including fishidentification, snorkel surveys, fish habitat improvement and fish passage barrier removalprojects. Fisheries biologist, Peter Moyle, will offer a presentation on Spring-run Chinookrecovery efforts. Stay Saturday July 28 for the Jammin for the Salmon benefit concert. Registervia phone or email.

Info: 707-923-7501, [email protected].

New College School Open House: Wednesday, July 25, 2007

The New College MBA and School of Humanities invites you to an Open House to learn moreabout how you can advance environmental and social justiceTime: 6:00PMLocation: 777 Valencia Street, San FranciscoRSVP: [email protected]: FreeInfo: www.newcollege.edu/mba

Green Building 101: Wednesday, July 25, 2007Presented by USGBC- Redwood Empire Chapter in partnership with the City of San Rafael, CA.Targeted to both homeowners and builders, this workshop introduces the Green Points Checklist(the current standard in most North Bay municipalities). LEED for homes (the next step) as wellas our own short list of strategies and solutions with the lowest cost and the largest impact.Location: City of San Rafael Council Chambers, 1400 5th Ave. in San Rafael, CA 94901Time: 7:00 to 8:30 PMCost: $20/sliding scale, payable at the door with cash or check. After dinner refreshments served.Info: Elizabeth Durney at (510) 891-0446 or [email protected] Sustainable Business Alliance Networking Lunch: Thursday, July 26, 2007

TVSBA is a non-profit membership organization committed to sustainable business policies andpractices. Many members are Alameda & Contra Costa certified Green Businesses.Location: varies (Pleasant Asian Cuisine 5901 Owens Drive, PleasantonRSVP: Steve Melgoza 925-371-6732COST: $12.00Time: 12:00 to 1:30pm

Full Moon Feast: Food and the Hunger for Connection: Thursday, July 26, 2007

The book Full Moon Feast: Food and the Hunger for Connection invites us to a table brimmingwith locally grown foods, radical wisdom, and communal nourishment. In Full Moon Feast,accomplished chef and passionate food activist Jessica Prentice champions locally grown,humanely raised, nutrient-rich foods and traditional cooking methods. The book follows thethirteen lunar cycles of an agrarian year. Each chapter includes recipes that display the richlysatisfying flavors of foods tied to the ancient rhythm of the seasons.Time: 8:00 p.m.COST: Free, Light refreshments will be provided.INFO: http://www.keplers.comLocation: Keplers, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park

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Free Compost for Berkeley Residents: Friday, July 27, 2007

Weather 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 loading compost.Time: 8:45am - 2:45pm.

Location: Berkeley Marina Maintenance Yard, 201 University Ave, Next to AdventurePlayground, Berkeley.Info: 510-644-6566

Greenbelt Outing: Greenway Getaway in Contra Costa County: Saturday, July 28, 2007

This six-mile walk will explore the Ohlone Greenway in El Cerrito. Visit a restored creek, viewpublic art, and hike the Hillside Nature Area. A BART ride brings participants back to thebeginning. Reservations (required) and directions to the event are available online or by phone.Time: 9am - 12:30pm.Location: El Cerrito.Cost: free.

Info: 415-255-3233, http://www.greenbelt.org.

Volunteer: Richmond Tree Planting with Friends of the Urban Forest: Saturday, July 28,

2007

We need volunteers to help plant trees. Meeting location: TBA. RSVP by phone.Time: 9am - noon.Location: San Francisco.Info: 415-561-6890 ext. 100, http://www.fuf.net/calendar_news/index.html.

Workshop for Educators: Getting Started Garden Design: Saturday, July 28, 2007

Well help you design and build a green school garden from the ground up. Learn how to obtainand use recycled building materials in your garden and how to set up your own drip irrigationsystem. Includes course readerTime: 9:30am - 1pm.Location: Youth Science Institute, 16055 Sanborn Road, Saratoga.Cost: $25 (scholarships available).Info: 510-665-3430, [email protected], http://www.thewatershedproject.org/.

Volunteer: Bair Island Canoe and Restoration: Saturday, July 28, 2007

This canoe and restoration trip will explore Redwood Citys Bair Island, a unique bay gem witha history that includes use as a salt pond, a cattle grazing farm and now protected as part of theDon Edwards National Wildlife Refuge. This spring and summer we will be removing non-native invasive plants to make room for our native wetland plantings in the fall and winter.Directions and more info will be provided upon RSVP.Time: 11am - 4:30pm.Location: Redwood City.Cost: $35.Info: 510-452-9261, [email protected], http://www.savesfbay.org/bayevents.

Edible Landscaping Tour: Saturday, July 28, 2007

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Enjoy this self-guided and bicycle-friendly tour in and around Palo Alto. Learn what motivatesyour neighbors to grow their own food! Discover how folks weave edible plants into both gardenbeds and the landscape! Meet the gardeners and get inspired by the special features of theirgardens! Maps and garden descriptions given at check in. Check in time: 10:30am -- 3:00pm atCommon Ground Organic Garden Supply and Education Center, 559 College Avenue, Palo Alto,

CA 94306. Register online or by phone.Time: 11am - 4pm.Location: Palo Alto.Cost: $35.Info: 650-493-6072, http://www.conexions.org/wordpress/?page_id=156.

McNears Beach Full Moon Kayak: Saturday, July 28, 2007

Join us for a hearty paddle and picnic dinner. Watch the full moon rise over the Bay on ourpaddle back. All kayak equipment and instruction is provided. No experience necessary butparticipants should be in good physical shape. Directions and more info will be provided uponRSVP. Minimum age: 16.

Time: 5:30pm - 10pm.Location: San Rafael.Cost: $65.Info: 510-452-9261, [email protected], http://www.savesfbay.org/bayevents.

Volunteer: Restore Wetlands in San Rafael: Saturday, July 28, 2007

Join Save The Bay and the Marin County Open Space District in our efforts to restore thewetlands and upland habitat at Santa Venetia Marsh on Gallinas Creek in San Rafael, near theMarin Civic Center. We will continue planting native plants until the winter rains subside. Laterin the spring and early summer we will focus on removing non-native plants like fennel,mustard, pepperweed, and thistle. Volunteers will also help with site monitoring, continuingshoreline clean-up, and seed collection. RSVP.Time: 9am - noon.Location: San Rafael.Info: 510-452-9261, [email protected], http://www.savesfbay.org/bayevents.

Green Building Exchange Open House: Saturday, July 28, 207

See some of the best green building products and hear from the leaders in green buildingmovement. Eric Corey Freed will be lecturing at noon.Time: 11am 4pmCost: FreeLocation: Green Building Exchange, Inc., 305 Main Street, Redwood City, CA 94063Info: 650 369 4900

Sylvia Earle A Celebration of Oceans: Wednesday, August 1, 2007

Oceanographer; Deep-Sea Diver; Time magazine Hero of the PlanetCome help celebrate the kickoff of The Commonwealth Clubs Cool, Clear Water series andmeet Earle, a champion of the oceans and an iconic environmental figure. Learn about theoutlook for the worlds oceans, hear plans to make the Aquarium of the Bay one of the leadingsalt water aquariums in the world, and help us honor the late Jean Auer.

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Time: 5:15pm - Wine and Hors doeuvres Reception6:00 p.m. Program

Location: Aquarium of the Bay, Pier 39, San FranciscoCost: $15 for Club/Bay Institute Members, $30 for Non-MembersDirections: to map directions to this program, visit Google Maps.

In association with The Bay Institute

Commercial Green Building: Wednesday, August 1, 2007

A workshop for businesses, school administrators, facilities managers, and others. Starting withan understanding of the overwhelming financial benefits of Green Building, we discuss simplemoney-saving strategies that have huge environmental benefits while making our workplacesand schools healthier and more productive.Location: City of San Rafael Council Chambers, 1400 5th Ave. in San Rafael, CA 94901Time: 7:00 to 8:30 PMCost: $20/sliding scale, payable at the door with cash or check. After dinner refreshments served.Info: Elizabeth Durney at (510) 891-0446 or [email protected]

Directions: www.usgbc-rec.org.

San Francisco Green Drinks: Wednesday, August 1, 2007

The monthly social gathering of environmental folksTime: 5:30-7:30 p.m.Location: Varnish, 77 Natoma St, Nr HowardINFO: Alex Tynberg, Trust for Public Land, [email protected] or 415-495-5660 ext.523

Climate Change - Carbon Trading: Thursday August 2, 2007Bay Area LEED Users GroupUS Green Building CouncilTime: 4:30 6:00 pmLEED Online: a discussion of the new green certification process.COST: Donations accepted ($1-$5) - Snacks included!LOCATION: USGBC Office, 130 Sutter Street, 6th Floor at MontgomeryRSVP: [email protected]

Application Deadline: Hosts sought for 2008 Bay-Friendly Garden Tour: Friday, August

3, 2007

The Bay-Friendly Gardening Program is looking for residential gardens located in AlamedaCounty to feature on the 5Th annual Bay-Friendly Garden Tour. Plant enthusiasts, wildlifegardeners, urban food growers, and other natural gardeners are encouraged to apply. Hostgardeners receive a t-shirt, tote bag, compost bin, Bay-Friendly Gardening Guide, Bay-FriendlyGarden registration sign and other garden gifts in appreciation of participation. The tour will beheld Sunday, April 27, 2008. Apply online.Info: 510-444-SOIL,[email protected], http://recycle.stopwaste.org/gardentour/bfgt-host-application.asp.

Container Gardening for Renters or Those with Limited Space: Saturday, August 4, 2007

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This low-cost workshop will be for people without much garden space. It will include strategieson growing in various vessels with information on compost, soils, compost teas, seasonalplanting, and more. Taught by Christopher Shein, of Merritt College and Wildheart Gardens.Time: 10am - 1pm.Location: 1526 Fairview St, between Sacramento and California St, Berkeley.

Cost: $15 general, $10 Ecology Center members, no one turned away for lack of funds.Info: 510-548-2220 x233.

Save the Bay: Improve Wetland Habitat at MLK Jr. Shoreline Park: Saturday, August 4,

2007

Lend a hand along the Oakland shoreline. Volunteers will help remove nonnative plants like bulland Russian thistle and pick up trash.Time: 9am - 12pm.Location: Martin Luther King, Jr. Regional Shoreline, Oakland.Cost: Free.Info: 510-452-9261, http://savesfbay.org.

Advanced Certified Green Building Professional Training: Saturday, August 4, 2007

This day-long class will expand on the basic Certified Green Building Professional Class andprovides 8 CEU credits towards recertification, including Energy/Building Science, Materials/Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), and Site/Landscaping/Water. All participants receive a resourcebinder that includes all course presentation materials. Continental breakfast and lunch provided.Register online.Location: StopWaste.org, 1537 Webster Street, Oakland.Cost: $245, $195 for Build It Green members.Info: 510-845-0472 ext. 603, [email protected],http://www.builditgreen.org/guild/index.cfm?fuseaction=become_pro#trainingdates.

Home Graywater Systems & EcoHouse/ Graywater Tour: Sunday, August 5, 2007

Learn about the first permitted residential constructed wetland graywater system at theEcohouse. We will discuss the principles and process of safely irrigating with shower, bathroomsink, and laundry waste water. Workshop includes a 1 hour slide show presentation of graywaterdesign and the application process. Return home with ideas and plans of your own! Limitedseating during presentations so please schedule for a time slot offered at 10:00 and 1:00.Teachers: John Russell, Graywater Designer/ Babak Jacinto Tondre Graywater Coordinator.Near North Berkeley BART. Pre-registration required. RSVP by 5pm 8/3/07.Location: EcoHouse, 1305 Hopkins St., Berkeley.Time: 10am - 3pm.Cost: $15 sliding scale, no one turned away. Info: 510-548-2220 ext. 242,[email protected] Green: Wednesday, August 8, 2007

Green building is a design and construction practice that promotes the economic health and well-being of the family, the community and the environment. In this session, hear from a number ofgreen building specialists, including:

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Susan Davis: Spectrum Fine Homes Sustainable Spaces; Building Performance - a foundation for Green Remodeling andGreen Building David Edwards, PhD.: Earth Bound Construction Brian Sullivan: Solar City

There will be table displays by Eco Design Resources, Green Building Exchange and City ofMenlo Park.Time: 8:00 p.mLocation: Keplers, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo ParkCost: Free, Light refreshments will be provided.Info: http://www.keplers.comWorkshop: Watershed Teaching Tools for Educators: Monday, August 6, 2007 - Friday,

August 10, 2007

This week-long training gives you all the tools you need to begin a program at your school.Comprehensive environmental training includes information and activities about watersheds and

creek ecology of the San Francisco Bay, creating and maintaining a school garden and muchmore. Includes resource binders, plants and seeds, and more. Register online.Time: 9:30am - 3pm.Location: Richmond Field Station, 1301 S 46th St., Richmond.Cost: $75 (scholarships available).Info: 510-665-3430, [email protected], http://www.thewatershedproject.org.

Introduction to Permaculture: Saturday, August 11, 2007

Come find out about using permaculture principles in your garden in this introductory class -great for beginners and intermediate permaculture designers. Well cover the philosophy, ethics,and principles of permaculture. With a working permaculture garden tour. The class is taught byChristopher Shein. Christopher runs Wildheart Gardens, an edible & native permaculturenursery, design and landscaping business in Oakland. He teaches at Merritt College, and helpsrun other urban agriculture projects. Contact us to register.Time: 10 am - 1 pm.Cost: $10 EC members, $15 general, no one turned away for lack of funds.Info: 510-548-2220 x233.

Save the Bay: Remove Nonnative Plants at Eden Landing: Saturday, August 11, 2007

Help Save the Bay restore these inactive salt ponds to tidal wetland habitat. We will removeinvasive weeds and pick up trash to make way for winter planting projects.Time: 9am - 12pm.Location: Eden Landing Ecological Reserve, Hayward.Cost: Free.Info: 510-452-9261, http://savesfbay.org.

Apartment Farming: Saturday, August 11, 2007

Discover the variety of crops you can grow in your indoor space or apartment complex with SaiDuhamel of Crops of the World.Time: 10am - 12pm.

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We are already in full swing in preparation for SolFest XII to be held Aug. 18-19, 2007. AmyGoodman, Alice Walker, Bruce Cockburn, Dar Williams, and others will appear this year on theSolFest main stage. For those of you who want to exhibit at the event this year, we anticipatebrisk booth sales and encourage you to line up your booth early. For more information on beingan exhibitor at this years event, continue to check the Exhibitor page on our website. To reserve

your booth, call Travis OGuin at 1-888-821-2132 ext. 113. This years exhibitor site map andexhibitor brochure are downloadable from our website. Tickets for this years SolFest are nowavailable on our website. Get your tickets early for SolFest XII which promises to be the bestSolFest yet!

Berkeley City College Global Studies Program: The Developing World: Wednesday,

August 22, 2007

Be a part of Berkeley City Colleges new Global Studies program. Joan Berezins course on TheDeveloping World surveys the historical evolution of developing regions of the world: theirinfrastructures, political stability, economic development, acquisition of technology,environmental problems, and roles in the global economy and international community.

Semester begins August 22 (register soon!) but this course begins September 10 and meetsweekly 1pm-4:30pm through December 21.Location: Berkeley City College, 2050 Center Street, Berkeley.Info: 510-981-2884,[email protected], http://www.peralta.edu.

Dinner & Auction: Alameda Creek Alliance 10th Anniversary: Friday, August 24, 2007

The Alameda Creek Alliance will celebrate our 10th anniversary in August with a celebrationdinner and silent auction fundraiser. Celebrate a decade of protecting and restoring the naturalecosystems of the Alameda Creek watershed. Event will feature food, Chouinard wine, livemusic, local celebrity speakers and the silent auction. Location: Chouinard Winery alongStonybrook Creek in Niles Canyon.Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm.Info: 510-499-9185, www.alamedacreek.org.

Point Reyes Field Seminar: Native Trees and Shrubs: Saturday, August 25, 2007

This course will focus on how to recognize the rich assortment of woody plants and their roles inthe Point Reyes ecosystems. Instructor Glenn Keator will present slides from around thePeninsula and lead a four-mile field excursion to present as much variety as possible.Time: 9:30am - 3:30pm.Location: Point Reyes National Seashore, Pt. Reyes Station.Cost: $55/$53 members.Info: 415-663-1200, http://www.ptreyes.org.

Workshop: Photovoltaic Design for Engineers & Designers: Monday, August 27, 2007 -

Thursday, August 30, 2007

High Sun Engineering presents a 4-Day Course on Producing PV Design Documents. This is anintensive solar workshop for design professionals on the specific skills needed to produce highquality feasibility reports, drawings and specifications that are currently in high demand byarchitectural design teams, engineering firms, developers, and discerning property owners. Thisclass will refine your skills and help you confidently negotiate through design development,

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stringent building dept & DSA reviews, the bidding process, and construction administration.Learn How To: assess solar site conditions; determine optimal PV technology options; performPV sizing calculations and create computer models, produce accurate PV feasibility reports,create professional PV construction drawings and specs that ensure smooth approval by buildingofficials, quality installations, & maximum PV energy production; coordinate with architectural

design teams; manage PV construction projects including bidding, installation oversight, andverification of system performance. Who Should Attend: electrical & mechanical engineers &designers wishing to gain valuable solar design skills; contractors engineers & designers seekinga competitive edge; industry professionals wanting insight on the design process; engineeringstudents & graduates wanting to start off in the solar industry & make a positive impact on thefuture of energy. You also get course materials including: workbook with course topics, quickreferences & calculation tools; CD-R with pdf drawing sets of various sample project types touse as reference for your future designs; full-size drawing set for in-depth study during class.This is not a hands-on class for installers or homeowners, but is geared towards professionals andis a strong complement to the many basic PV classes available. Held at the solar-powered BayConference Center in Tiburon, CA with beautiful grounds overlooking San Francisco Bay.

Register early for discount. $200 discount for registered college students. Fee includes classes,course materials & lunches. Register online.Location: Tiburon.Cost: $1,100.Info: 707-869-9391, christina@sunengineer, http://sunengineer.com/workshops.htm.

Retreat: Young Women Social Entrepreneurs Annual Retreat: Living Your Vision from

the Inside Out: Saturday, September 8- Sunday, September 9, 2007

Discover your vision, unlock your potential, and chart your path to creating a more vibrantfuture. The beautiful retreat location is perfect for meeting other visionary, socially consciousand inspired young women (20s and 30s) while enjoying the fresh air, nearby beach, hiking,organic local buffet meals, and a campfire. An exceptional opportunity for: professional andpersonal development and skill-building, rejuvenation and reflection, and networking with otheramazing mission-driven women. Workshops led by a diverse group of local trainers build skillsin Welcoming Abundance, Managing for Impact, Clarifying Your Vision, Leading Change fromthe Inside, Negotiating Salary with Confidence, and Maximizing Your Network. (All speakersdonate their time to propel and support young women social entrepreneurs.) Capacity limited to30, so register now!Cost: Early bird rate through 8/13: $150 YWSE members, $175 non-members (includes allmeals, workshops, and overnight accomodations)Location: Headlands Institute Retreat Center, just across the Golden Gate Bridge from SanFrancisco (YWSE will facilitate carpools)To register: https://www.123signup.com/event?id=xthzcClimate Protection Leadership Group Workshop: September 18, 2007

Climate Change issues are here to stay, requiring focus on greenhouse gas emissions, carbonfootprints, cap and trade mechanisms, and carbon offsets. What you need is a reliable source ofinformation -- not in a single seminar or briefing, but an ongoing stream of information, keepingyou updated on the best practices and innovations as well as the regulatory developments: What

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is the ARB doing now and what are they likely to do soon? Will emission reductions bemandatory of voluntary? What about our local air district? How will the BAAQMD-JPC ClimateProtection Initiative affect me? Should I inventory now or wait until the ARB issues guidelines?Beyond Compliance, LLC is convening a group of committed and responsible environmentalprofessionals and companies to share information on climate protection strategies: legislative and

regulatory developments, progress reports on ARB and the AB32 developments, analysis of theimpacts of these requirements on operations, information on new technologies, review of GHGchemistry, case studies and successful reduction strategies. Once a quarter, this ClimateProtection Leadership Group (CPLG) will meet for a three hour workshop, with programsarranged by the CPLG Partners: Gary Lucks, JD, Principal of Beyond Compliance and Co-Founder of Sustainable Earth Initiative, co-author of Guide to California EnvironmentalLaw and California Environmental Auditing, Jon Elliott, JD, President of TouchstoneEnvironmental, environmental attorney and author of the Hazardous Materials Program Matrixand a dozen books on compliance and liability management, and Susan Sakaki, Principal ofEnviroSystems Group and Co-Founder of Sustainable Earth Initiative. In addition to thenetworking and mutual problem solving opportunities of the quarterly meetings, CPLG members

will receive quarterly electronic newsletters. Membership (12 months) is open to both public andprivate sector organizations and individuals.Time: 7:30 AM to 10:30 AMLocation: Oakland Marriott HotelCost: $40.00Info: to reserve your space at the workshop, contact Wendy Matthews at Beyond Compliance,510-268-9210.

Overview of Environmental Laws and Regulations: Friday, September 21, 2007

RCRA, CERCLA, NEPA, CEQA, SARA, and ISO 14000--what do they all mean? And how dothey affect us? Understanding them can be of vital importance to environmental managers,government regulators, planners, environmental consultants, elected officials, and citizenactivists alike. This course provides a basic overview of the major federal and Californiaenvironmental regulatory requirements. Specific regulations pertaining to air quality, waterquality, toxic materials, and hazardous wastes (among others) are discussed. Significantemphasis is given to the key elements of the regulatory programs from a compliance perspective.Price includes course notes. GARY LUCKS, J.D., CPEA, is a principal attorney and scientistwith Beyond Compliance LLC, where he advises clients on multimedia environmentalmanagement systems (EMS) and environmental compliance matters. He is a CertifiedProfessional Environmental Auditor with more than 20 years of environmental regulatorycompliance and sustainability experience. Lucks specializes in environmental complianceauditing, compliance management systems (CMS), compliance counseling, EMS, environmentaltraining, environmental permitting, greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory and reduction, andpollution prevention. He is also a co-founder of the Sustainable Earth Initiative, a non-profitspecializing in EMS and dedicated to helping public agencies improve their environmentalperformance.Time: 8:30 am-5 pmLocation: San Francisco: Room 807, UC Berkeley Extension Downtown Center, 425 Market St.,8th Floor (enter on Fremont St.)Cost: $395 (EDP 311134)

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Environmental Laws and Auditing: Friday, November 2 and Saturday, November 3, 2007Examine the key federal, state and local environmental regulatory programs that environmentalmanagers, consultants, planners, citizen activists, and regulators need to know to remaincompliant. This course provides a basic overview of the major environmental laws andpermitting requirements governing industrial processes and activities. Learn about the specificregulations pertaining to air quality, water quality, toxic materials, and hazardous wastes.Significant emphasis is given to the key elements of the regulatory programs from complianceand auditing perspective. Students will have a basic understanding of audit approaches andtechniques as well as the environmental rules and work practices that are scrutinized during anenvironmental audit. This course is oriented to industrial processes and compliance and notdesigned to cover or address programs governing natural resources, threatened or endangered

wetlands, or land-use considerations. GARY LUCKS, J.D., CPEA, is a principal attorney andscientist with Beyond Compliance LLC, where he advises clients on multimedia environmentalmanagement systems (EMS) and environmental compliance matters. He is a CertifiedProfessional Environmental Auditor with more than 20 years of environmental regulatorycompliance and sustainability experience. Lucks specializes in environmental complianceauditing, compliance management systems (CMS), compliance counseling, EMS, environmentaltraining, environmental permitting, greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory and reduction, andpollution prevention. He is also a co-founder of the Sustainable Earth Initiative, a non-profitspecializing in EMS and dedicated to helping public agencies improve their environmentalperformance.Time: 8:30 am-5 pmLocation: San Francisco: Room 810, UC Berkeley Extension Downtown Center, 425 Market St.,8th Floor (enter on Fremont St.)Cost: $525 (EDP 321380)More info: http://www.unex.berkeley.edu/cat/course1553.html##

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JOBS ______

California Public Utilities Commission: Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), one of the nations leading regulatory

agencies, is actively recruiting public policy analysts. The CPUC is recognized internationallyfor its innovative policy initiatives. The policy standards we create for California often influencenational regulatory trends and federal policies. Join our team of talented staff and commissionersto help launch programs such as: climate change, consumer protection, renewable energy, energyefficiency, and many other important issues that are shaping Californias future.

The Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst (PURA) positions provide an opportunity to performpolicy research, analysis and development on a wide variety of issues pertaining to publicutilities or transportation regulation. A PURA will analyze, evaluate, develop and recommendalternatives on a wide range of regulatory issues and consult with and advise Commissionmanagement, staff and other interested parties. For more information and a detailed job

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California Public Utilities Commission: Utilities Engineer

A Utilities Engineer (UE) performs technical engineering work to develop recommendations andregulations, examine proposed utility projects, and analyze complex, controversial issues in theenergy, and water areas. Engineers may work independently, as part of a team of engineers, oras part of a multi-disciplinary task force consisting of engineers, accountants, regulatoryanalysts, and/or attorneys. The incumbent may be required to travel on a frequent basis,including overnight stays, and on occasion will be required to work unusual hours. Openings areavailable in the following Divisions: Energy, Water, and Ratepayer Advocates. The salary rangeis $3838 to $6844/mo (depending on qualifications). Individuals with a Bachelors or Mastersdegree in Civil or Mechancial Engineering are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have anability and desire to perform a wide variety of tasks in a team setting, as well as workindependently on individual assignments. Excellent oral and written communication skills areessential. Research and statistical skills and a knowledge of computers and software systems arehighly desirable. We offer excellent benefits, including medical and dental insurance and visioncare, 14 paid holidays per year, a leave plan, deferred compensation plans (401k and /or 457), aretirement plan, transit subsidy of up to $65 per month, employee assistance program, on-sitechild care, optional group legal services plan, optional long-term disability plan, and flexibleschedule and telecommuting opportunities. Visit http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/static/jobs/index.htmto learn about applying for a job within the CPUC. At this site you can learn about our examprocess, view the current exams available, get dates of examinations and download a copy of thestate application. The requirements, location, and complete job description for each position canalso be found here.

Sierra Club: Environmental Community Organizer

The Sierra Club, the nations oldest and largest environmental group, is seeking anenvironmental community organizer for our Bay Chapter office located in Berkeley. This is anoutstanding opportunity for the experienced organizer interested in local grassrootsenvironmental politics. The Sierra Club, San Francisco Bay Chapter serves four Bay Area

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provides a place to reflect on the impact our individual and collective choices have on theenvironment, food and health. Slide Ranch participants experience a deeper connection to thenatural systems of the Earth, its soil, water, sun and the human efforts that bring food to thetable. The Ranch Facilities Manager reports to the Director of Ranch Operations, and is part ofthe Ranch Management Team, which also includes a Garden Manager and an Animal Care

Manager. The Ranch Facilities Manager is responsible for day-to-day upkeep, maintenance andrepair of the farm facilities in a manner that is safe and appropriate for housing the staff andproviding hands-on educational programs to the public. The Ranch Facilities Manager alsocoordinates regularly with the Ranch Management Team to assist or seek help with chores andmaintenance tasks as needed or directed. This position requires living on-site in housingprovided by Slide Ranch. For more information and a detailed job description:www.slideranch.org.

Amazon Watch: Development Manager

Join our dynamic organization that has led the way to ground breaking victories for indigenouspeoples rights and the environment (www.amazonwatch.org). We are looking for a skilled and

experienced Development Manager to oversee Amazon Watchs fundraising programs, includingfoundation and individual donor support and fundraising events. This is a full-time seniormanagement position. The Development Manager is responsible for the implementation of theoverall annual development plan, which includes fundraising by the development, executive, andcampaign staff. Amazon Watch is 10 years old, has a stable funding base and is a growingorganization. As our budget nears the million-dollar mark, we have a new need for adevelopment backbone for the organization. This is an exciting new position at Amazon Watchthat will be best filled by an experienced, organized, ambitious, strategic and motivated personwho believes strongly in the importance of our mission to defend the rights of indigenouspeoples and protect the Amazon rainforest. The Development Manager is supported by staffmembers (equal to 1.5 full time staff) as well as members of the advisory board and the board ofdirectors. This position will report directly to the Executive Director. For more information anda detailed job description: www.amazonwatch.org.

The Energy Foundation: Assistant to the Vice President for U.S. Programs

The Energy Foundation is a private grant-making foundation whose mission is to assist in anational, and ultimately a global, transition to a sustainable energy future by promoting energyefficiency and renewable energy. The Foundations U.S. office has a dedicated staff of 23 and adynamic, positive work environment. The office is located in the Presidio of San Francisco.

We seek a responsible, energetic, and highly professional individual with a strong interest in theclean energy mission of the Foundation. This person will report to the Vice President for U.S.Programs and will work closely with other Program staff. For more information and a detailedjob description: www.ef.org

The Source Group: Entry to Mid Level Environmental Scientist, Geologist/Hydrogeologist

(Pleasant Hill)

BS/MS in Geology/Hydrogeology, Environmental Sciences, Civil, Chemical, or EnvironmentalEngineering. Ideal candidates will have the following qualities:- Experience with soil and groundwater cleanup projects

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- Environmental Drilling Experience- Soil and groundwater sampling experience- Mechanical aptitude- Good writing and communications skills- Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel

- OSHA 40 hour safety training- Honest, reliable, resourceful and motivated individual- Willing to work in both office and field environments- Willing to travel occasionallyThe Source Group employs a staff of seasoned professionals from all environmental andbusiness disciplines including geologists, engineers, hydrogeologists, toxicologists, hydrologists,construction management, and business professionals. We provide technical consulting forenvironmental restoration projects and environmental management services. We offer ouremployees competitive salaries and excellent benefits. For more information and a detailed jobdescription: http://www.thesourcegroup.net/careers_openings.html.Reply to Tania Cowden [email protected].

Regional Director: Roots & Shoots

The Jane Goodall Institute is seeking an entrepreneurial leader to manage our Roots & ShootsCalifornia regional office and to provide strategic direction for the growth of the Roots & Shootsyouth network in the state. Founded in 1991 by Dr. Jane Goodall and a group of Tanzanianstudents, Roots & Shoots is about making positive change happenfor people, animals and theenvironment. With nearly 100,000 young people in more than 100 countries, the Roots & Shootsnetwork branches out across the globe, connecting youth of all ages who share a common desireto help make the world a better place. Roots & Shoots fosters a fun, flexible and supportiveenvironment where young people and adults alike come together to share ideas and inspiration,implement service-learning projects and participate in special events and global campaigns. Thepowerful, interactive Roots & Shoots website (www.rootsandshoots.org) supplies helpful onlinetools that allow members to connect globally and take action to make a difference. For moreinformation and a detailed job description:http://www.rootsandshoots.org/aboutus/careers#California.

Marin Conservation Corps: Natural Resources Crew Supervisor

Marin Conservation Corps mission is to develop youth and conserve natural resources for astrong, sustainable community. The Natural Resources Crew Supervisor will make significantcontributions to providing a positive work environment that values diversity and fosters acommitment to teamwork and learning. The NRCS will empower members to achieve theireducational goals and assist the education department in teaching classes in field and classroomsettings. For more information and a detailed job description:http://www.marincc.org/jobs_staff.html#NRCS.

Friends of Sausal Creek (FOSC): Native Plant Nursery Manager

The Friends of Sausal Creek (FOSC) is seeking a Nursery Manager to direct and manage theJoaquin Miller Native Plant Nursery (JMNPN). The JMNPN is a volunteer-based nurserysupporting the watershed restoration efforts of FOSC and other Oakland-based creek groups.FOSC is a community based partnership of residents, teachers, students, merchants, and elected

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officials working together to improve the Sausal Creek Watershed, with an ultimate vision of ahealthy riparian corridor linking the hills and the Bay. The Friends of Sausal Creeks JoaquinMiller Native Plant Nursery Manager will be responsible for direction and management of theactivities and programs at the Joaquin Miller Native Plant Nursery. The work includes localnative plant production, education, data recording, outreach, and facility management and

development. The Nursery Manger will work closely with the Restoration Coordinator and theRestoration Committee to develop planting plans and production schedules for FOSC restorationprojects and a yearly native plant sale. The Nursery Manger will supervise and train interns andvolunteers, and coordinate efforts with partners. Since FOSCs programs rely on volunteerlabor, outreach to and coordination of volunteers is an essential part of the job. For moreinformation and a detailed job description: http://www.sausalcreek.org/about/jobs.html.

Global Footprint Network: Director of Development

Global Footprint Network is a growing, international non-profit organization that promotes asustainable economy by advancing the Ecological Footprint, a tool that makes sustainabilitymeasurable. The Ecological Footprint has become one of the most widely used sustainability

metric worldwide. It is the only tool that comprehensively measures human demand on theplanet against what the planet can supply, and it is therefore critical to the success of sustainabledevelopment. Global Footprint Networks founders, Susan Burns and Mathis Wackernagel,recently won a 2007 Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship, putting the organization in frontof new international audiences and creating unprecedented opportunities for growth. To makethe most of this critical time, Global Footprint Network is seeking a full-time DevelopmentDirector to provide insight and leadership for the development team. The Director ofDevelopment is responsible for leading the growth and aggressive expansion of Global FootprintNetworks fundraising programs. In addition to performing the foundational tasks outlinedbelow, the Development Director is expected to effectively move the organization to the nextlevel of visibility and success within the foundation and philanthropic communities. A criticalaspect of the job is to seek out new opportunities for funding and to bring innovative ideasforward for consideration by the Executive Director and Board. For more information and adetailed job description: http://www.footprintnetwork.org/gfn_sub.php?content=jobs#Comm.

Hesperian Foundation: Institutional Fundraising Manager

The non-profit Hesperian Foundation is one of the worlds leading creators of books andeducational materials that help poor people from around the world take greater control of theirhealth and their lives. Combining elements of both a small press and an internationaldevelopment organization, Hesperian works in partnership with grassroots organizations topromote greater community access to health and self-reliance. Our publications (including thosein development) address general health, dentistry, womens health, midwifery, disability,environmental health, the health and safety of workers in export processing zones, andHIV/AIDS. Hesperian seeks an experienced Institutional Fundraising Manager, responsible forgrantwriting and foundation relations efforts to raise approximately $1 million annually fromdiverse new and existing institutional sources including private foundations, government,international development organizations, and bilateral agencies. This is a senior position and willreport directly to the Executive Director. The Institutional Fundraising Manager will superviseone full-time Foundations Associate. We are looking for someone with a successful track recordin all aspects of institutional and foundation fundraising research, building and sustaining

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relationships with foundation staff, proposal and report writing and editing, and strategicplanning for fundraising programs. This is a full-time position. For more information and adetailed job description: http://www.hesperian.org/about_jobs.php.

Global Footprint Network: Grant Writer

Global Footprint Network is a growing, international non-profit organization that promotes asustainable economy by advancing the Ecological Footprint, a tool that makes sustainabilitymeasurable. Globally, the Ecological Footprint has become the most widely used sustainabilitymetric. It is the only tool that comprehensively measures human demand on the planet againstwhat the planet can supply, and it is therefore critical to the success of sustainable development.Global Footprint Network is four years old and the founders, Susan Burns and MathisWackernagel, recently won a 2007 Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship, putting theorganization in front of new international audiences and creating unprecedented opportunities forgrowth. To make the most of this critical time, Global Footprint Network is seeking anexperienced Grantwriter to start work immediately and to provide essential support to thedevelopment team. The Grantwriter is responsible for managing and executing all activities

related to grant submissionsLOIs, applications, and reportsfor Global Footprint Networksfoundation fundraising program. This position reports to the Development Director and worksclosely with the finance team, Executive Director, and program staff. For more information anda detailed job description: http://www.footprintnetwork.org/gfn_sub.php?content=jobs#grant.

The Sierra Club Foundation: Grants/Compliance Manager

The Sierra Club Foundation (The Foundation) was founded in 1960 to administer funds insupport of scientific, educational, charitable, and literary efforts to preserve, protect, and restorethe natural environment. The mission of The Foundation is to advance the preservation andprotection of the natural environment by empowering the citizenry, especially democratically-based grassroots organizations, with charitable resources to further the cause of environmentalprotection. The Sierra Club is the vehicle through which The Sierra Club Foundation generallyfulfills its charitable mission. The Grants/Compliance Manager will be responsible foradministering the fiscal sponsorship relationship with the Sierra Club which includes insuring501(c)(3), 501 (c)(4) compliance with IR