March 2007 Newsletter ~ San Francisco Bay Area Women's Environmental Network

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Womens Environmental NetworkMARCH 2007 NEWSLETTER

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IN THIS NEWSLETTER:

ANNOUNCEMENTS ................................................................................................................... 5Upcoming WEN Event: Socially Responsible Investing: April 2007........................................ 5

Volunteer: Wildlife Care Network ............................................................................................. 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 ........................................ 5East 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......................................................................................................................................... 7Annual Meeting of the Berkeley Environmental Alumni Network (BEAN):

Thursday, March 15, 2007.............................................................................................. 7Sustainable MBA Open House: Presidio School of Management: Thursday, March 15, 2007. 7UAS Green Movie Night - Ayurveda: The Art of Being: Thursday, March 15......................... 7Benefit Dance Party: 9th Annual Stomp the Stumps: Friday, March 16, 2007...................... 8

Films: Kilowatt Ours and The Vineyard Energy Project: Friday, March 16, 2007............. 8Talk: Visioning a Green Community for Marin: Friday, March 16, 2007.............................. 8Submission Deadline: Building Materials Reuse Association 2007 Awards:

Friday, March 16, 2007................................................................................................... 8Investing for a Green Economy: A Workshop Presented by the Solar Living Institute:

Saturday, March 17, 2007............................................................................................... 8Free Lead-Safe Painting and Remodeling Class: Saturday, March 17, 2007............................. 9Workshop: Growing Terrific Tomatoes: Saturday, March 17, 2007...................................... 9Workshop: Blueberries and Raspberries: Saturday, March 17, 2007 ..................................... 9Class: Natural Pest Control: Saturday, March 17, 2007 ......................................................... 9Volunteer: Winter Planting at Eden Landing: Saturday, March 17, 2007 ............................ 10Class: Living Roof Demonstration and Workshop: Saturday, March 17, 2007 ................... 10Whale Watching: Pt. Reyes Whale and Elephant Seal Spotting: Saturday, March 17, 200710

Volunteer: Visitacion Valley Greenway Project Work Party: Saturday, March 17, 2007.... 10Youth Workshop: Green Food Festival: Saturday, March 17, 2007..................................... 10Art and Celebration to Protect the Oaks: Saturday, March 17, 2007 ....................................... 10Class and Hike: Wild Plants: Saturday, March 17, 2007...................................................... 11Forum: Developing Livable Communities...: Saturday, March 17, 2007............................. 11Volunteer: Bair Island Canoe and Restoration: Saturday, March 17, 2007.......................... 11Canoe Outing: St. Patrick's Day at Arrowhead Marsh: Saturday, March 17, 2007.............. 11Meeting: Stop the Logging of Ancient Redwoods in Bohemian Grove:

Sunday, March 18, 2007 ............................................................................................... 11Presentation and Rally: Unite to Fight Global Warming: Sunday, March 18, 2007............. 12
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Heal the Bay: Development Associate (Santa Monica)............................................................ 23Save The Bay: Program Assistant (Oakland) ........................................................................... 24Save the Bay: Education Director............................................................................................. 25Union of Concerned Scientists: California Climate Scientist................................................... 26Breast Cancer Fund: Database and IT Manager (San Francisco)............................................. 27Rainforest Action Network: Rainforest Agribusiness Campaigner (San Francisco) ............... 29

Exploratorium: Research Associate (San Francisco)................................................................ 30Strategic Energy Innovations: Assistant Project Coordinator (San Rafael) ............................. 31Center for Environmental Health: Pollution Prevention Program Coordinator ....................... 32American Cetacean Society: Executive Director (San Pedro).................................................. 34Community Alliance with Family Farmers: Institutional Outreach Coordinator..................... 34Community Alliance with Family Farmers: Program Assistant............................................... 35Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation: Senior Officer, Financial Monitoring &

Evaluation Department ................................................................................................. 35Urban Sprouts: Board Member (Seeking Advisory Board Members) ..................................... 37International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council: Program / Administrative Assistant................ 38YMCA of the Redwoods, Camp Campbell: Administrative Manager (Boulder Creek).......... 39YMCA of the Redwoods, Camp Campbell: Office Assistant II (Boulder Creek) ................... 39YMCA of the Redwoods, Camp Campbell: Senior Program Director

Camp and Conferences (Boulder Creek) ...................................................................... 40ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability U.S.A.: Accounting Clerk.............................. 41Sierra Watch: Field Director..................................................................................................... 42Community Alliance with Family Farmers: Operations Manager

(Sacramento Valley Growers Collaborative)................................................................ 43Muir Heritage Land Trust: Administrative Manager................................................................ 44Presidio Trust: Volunteer Coordinator ..................................................................................... 45Sierra Club: Web Producer ....................................................................................................... 46CA Association of Food Banks: Farm Bill Organizer .............................................................. 46Surfrider Foundation: Litigation Manager................................................................................ 47California Ocean Science Trust: Program Associate................................................................ 47Save-the-Redwoods League: Land Project Manager................................................................ 48Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition: Associate Director................................................................ 49

Environmental Defense: Economist - Climate Program........................................................... 50The Pachamama Alliance: Development Associate ................................................................. 51TransFair USA: Development Assistant - fair trade organization............................................ 52Rainforest Action Network: Foundations Manager.................................................................. 53US PIRG: CA Campus Organizer - Work for a Better Future (Berkeley) ............................... 54Greenpeace: Student Organizer (DC or San Francisco) ........................................................... 55Clean Water Action: Phone outreach/fund-raising................................................................... 57Program Assistant: Save-the-Redwoods League ...................................................................... 58East Bay Community Foundation: President and Chief Executive Officer.............................. 59Esalen Institute: Director of Marketing .................................................................................... 61Urban Habitat: Associate Director............................................................................................ 62Earthjustice: Development Associate ....................................................................................... 63Sotoyome Resource Conservation District: Program Manager ................................................ 65

3 Phases Climate Solutions, Inc.: Part-time Accountant .......................................................... 66Portland Energy Conservation, Inc.: Field Energy Analyst...................................................... 67Celilo Group Media: Sustainable Business Accounts Manager ............................................... 69Enovity, Inc.: Project Manager ................................................................................................. 70Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects: Intermediate Architect / Job Captain .................................. 71Office of Charles F Bloszies, AIA, Ltd: Project Architect/Designer ....................................... 71Student Conservation Association: Project Leader, Pacific Crest Trail, California................. 72Mitchell Kapor Foundation: Grants Fellow.............................................................................. 74Borrego Solar Systems, Inc: Solar PV System Designer.......................................................... 75Exploratorium: Staff Accountant - Payroll............................................................................... 76

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Greenpeace USA: Student Organizer - SF ............................................................................... 77Sierra Club: Advancement Assistant to SW Region, Donor Programs and Gift Planning ...... 79Department (LA)....................................................................................................................... 79California Food and Justice Coalition: Organizer .................................................................... 79Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC): Receptionist Position ...................................... 80Amazon Watch: Executive and Development Assistant .......................................................... 81

Sierra Club: Entertainment Liaison (LA) ................................................................................. 83Breast Cancer Fund: Finance Associate ................................................................................... 83City of Oakland: Recycling Specialist...................................................................................... 84Sierra Club: Campaign Coordinator (SF) ................................................................................. 84Sierra Club: Director, Foundation and Corporate Relations Department (DC or SF).............. 85Sierra Club: Director of Donor Programs (SF)......................................................................... 85Sierra Club: Editor in Chief, Sierra Magazine.......................................................................... 85Public Interest Law: Legal Assistant ........................................................................................ 86Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation: Development Director ................................... 86Breast Cancer Action: Communications Manager ................................................................... 88Save-the-Redwoods League: Program Assistant...................................................................... 89Creating Economic Opportunities for Women (C.E.O. Women): Business Manager ............. 90Creating Economic Opportunities for Women (C.E.O. Women): Director of Development .. 91

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Upcoming WEN Event: Socially Responsible Investing: April 2007Details to follow stay tuned!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Volunteer: Wildlife Care NetworkSpring is just around the corner and that is our busy season at the Wildlife Care Network. Weneed volunteers to help feed the nestling and fledgling birds, orphaned and injured mammals andbirds that are brought to us. This is your chance to get up close to the amazing wildlife in yourown backyard. There are various volunteer opportunities at the Center including animal care,receiving phone calls, transporting animals, administrative, housekeeping, and computer work.For more information contact Julia Parker, Director of Animal Affairs by email atjparker@sbwcn, by phone at 966-9005 or come by our new location in the Fairview ShoppingCenter at 139 No. Fairview in Goleta.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~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 a

variety 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.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Save the Date -- Bay-Friendly Garden Tour: Sunday, April 29 2007Fourth Annual Bay-Friendly Garden TourSunday, April 29 2007 10:00AM to 4:00PMShowcasing Natural Gardening Techniques

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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 year's tour continues to celebrate the diverse styles of Bay-Friendly gardens. East Bay

gardeners 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.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~East Bay Green Drinks: Every 3rd Wednesday of the MonthAs always, Triple Rock Brewery is taking $2 off pitchers for our group!

East Bay Green Drinks is a monthly gathering of people interested in sustainability, includinggreen business, architecture, design, building, organics, clean energy and other topics.

5:30-8pmTriple Rock Brewery, 1920 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley(at Hearst, two blocks north of University Ave, near the downtown Berkeley Bart station)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~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.

Come join us!Info: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SustainableBusinessHappyHourSF/~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~WEN Email ListAs a reminder, you can manage your email subscription change your email address, subscribe,unsubscribe by using the link at the bottom of each email, or by going to the WEN website(www.wencal.org). Forward your newsletter on to women who you think might be interested inWEN keep the list growing!

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EVENTS

Annual Meeting of the Berkeley Environmental Alumni Network (BEAN): Thursday,March 15, 2007Please join us for a night of networking and an opportunity to learn about current sustainability

leadership efforts at Cal.Who: Cal Alumni and other campus-affiliated persons interested in environmental sustainabilityWhat: Refreshments (provided, donations accepted), networking hour, and confirmed speakersincluding:

- Nathan Brostrom, Vice Chancellor for Administration- Tuck Coop, Executive Director, California Alumni Association- Ed Denton, Vice Chancellor for Facilities Services- Fahmida Ahmed, Manager for Cal Climate Action Partnership (developing a climate

action plan for the campus)- Green Fund grantees will talk about their projects (funded by the Chancellors Green

Development Fund)Time: 6-8 p.m.Where: Alumni House, UC Berkeley campus

Why: Because climate change and sustainability have entered the mainstream - now it's timeto do something about it!

Please RSVP for this event by emailing [email protected]. For more information, please visitwww.calbean.org. Please spread this announcement far and wide - we are seeking a largeattendance at the event.

Sustainable MBA Open House: Presidio School of Management: Thursday, March 15,2007Please join us for a Sustainable MBA Open House on Thursday, March 15. Reception starts at6:00pm, program at 6:30pm. Hear an inspiring faculty panel presentation, including Dr. RonNahser, Presidio Provost; and Hunter Lovins, Presidio MBA faculty member.

Learn about the Presidio MBA in Sustainable Management program integrating environmentaland socially responsible values into every course. You'll also meet students and graduates andget your questions answered during the 30-minute Q&A. With a Presidio MBA, you'll gain thepractical business skills you need to create a more sustainable world as well as further yourcareer goals.

Time: 6:00PM to 8:00PMEvent Location: Fort Mason Center, Building A, Golden Gate Room. Entrance is at theintersection of Marina Blvd. & Buchanan St.San FranciscoRSVP by Tuesday, March 13: [email protected] or (415) 561-6555Directions & public transportation info: http://www.fortmason.org/directions/index.shtml . Lightrefreshments will be served.

UAS Green Movie Night - Ayurveda: The Art of Being: Thursday, March 15Come absorb some of the most insightful films, documentaries and commentaries across a widespectrum of relevant topics of today and tomorrow. UAS Green Movie Night provides a casualspace for you to meet others in the local sustainability movement and encourages lively, opendiscussion. Local organizations working on the current theme participate in a Q/A discussionlooking to create collaborations and solutions. Afterwards, conversation continues down theblock at Elixir (www.elixirsf.com), a Green-Certified business offering Green Movie Nightattendees $1 off any organic beer, wine or mixed drink with your ticket stub.

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Movie Night Details:Doors open at 6pm, speakers and film start at 6:30pm. Seating is limited and we'll start promptlyso you are encouraged to come early. Admission is $8 or $4 for students/seniors, payable at theRoxie box office two doors down. This month UAS is honored to co-host Green Movie Nightwith special guests Namrata Patel of Teleosis (www.teleosis.org) and Michael Green fromCenter for Environmental Health (www.cehca.org).

Info: http://www.uas.coop/node/405Movie Description:Ayurveda: The Art of Beinga film by Pan Nalin 102 minutes / 35 mm / Color / Dolby SR

A historical account of the ancient holistic practice, Ayurveda. Originating in India and thenspreading to Egypt, Greece, Rome, Tibet, China, Russia and Japan, Ayurveda is probably theworld's oldest continually practiced holistic healthcare system.

Benefit Dance Party: 9th Annual Stomp the Stumps: Friday, March 16, 2007Performers include Workingman's Ed, Funky Nixons (political satire folk rock), Gary GatesBand (live band with a Dead flavor). Videos and info about north coast forests. Auction.

Proceeds benefit the Bay Area Coalition for Headwaters and Earth First! Location: Ashkenaz,1317 San Pablo Ave., @ Gilman, Berkeley. Time: 8pm - 2am. Cost: $12 - $15 sliding scale, $10with student ID. Info: 510-548-3113, [email protected], http://www.ashkenaz.com/.Films: Kilowatt Ours and The Vineyard Energy Project: Friday, March 16, 2007Presented by the Northern California Sierra Club. Kilowatt Ours takes us on a journey from thecoal mines of West Virginia to the solar panel fields of Florida. The filmmakers share a plan toeliminate their use of coal and nuclear power at home by employing energy conservation,efficiency, and renewable resources. The Vineyard Energy Project explores Martha Vineyard'sshift to sustainable energy through the use of solar power. The same solutions can be applied inother communities. Before and after the film, everyone's invited to our Humanist Tea House.Location: Humanist Hall, 390 27th St. & 411 28th St., Between Telegraph & Broadway, belowPill Hill, Oakland.

Time: 7:30pm.Cost: $5 donations are accepted.Info: 510-393-5685, http://www.sierraclub.org/scp/filmfest .

Talk: Visioning a Green Community for Marin: Friday, March 16, 2007County Supervisor Charles McGlashan believes that we can improve our quality of life throughgreen business practices. Together we can ease traffic congestion, provide transit-orientedhousing for Marin workers, and foster a vital economy, all while protecting and restoring Marin'smajestic environment. Olney Hall Auditorium.Location: College of Marin, 835 College Ave, Kentfield.Time: 7pm.Info: 415-485-9528, [email protected] .

Submission Deadline: Building Materials Reuse Association 2007 Awards: Friday,March 16, 2007Each year the Building Materials Reuse Association honors those who have made a contributionto the field of deconstruction and reuse of building materials. The BMRA is currently seekingnominations for two annual awards. Nominees do not have to be BMRA members. Submissionsby email only.Info: 415-485-9528, [email protected], http://www.buildingreuse.org/.

Investing for a Green Economy: A Workshop Presented by the Solar Living Institute:Saturday, March 17, 2007

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How can we redirect millions of investment dollars towards building a green economy?Join cutting edge financial professionals and visionaries (Rudolf Steiner Foundation, BALLE,New Resource Bank, Progressive Asset Management, Kranenburg Capital Management, andCenter for the Development of Social Finance) in an interactive day that will educate andempower you to re-direct your investment dollars into building a green economy.Time: 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Location: Fort Mason, San FranciscoFor more information: http://www.solarliving.org/store/product.asp?catid=13&pid=1542 or 707-744-2017

Free Lead-Safe Painting and Remodeling Class: Saturday, March 17, 2007Come take this free class hosted by the Alameda County Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.Did you know that many older buildings in Alameda County contain lead-based paint under thesurface layers and when the paint peels or is disturbed during renovations, children and workerscan become lead poisoned? To better protect yourself and your children from lead poisoning,Alameda County is sponsoring this class, which will teach property owners how to detect andremedy lead hazards in the home. This class is taught by expert staff and will offer simplesolutions to property owners on how to safely repaint and remodel their homes.

Time: 10am - 12pmLocation: Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave, near Dwight Way, Berkeley.Cost: Free.Info: 510-548-2220 x233, [email protected].

Workshop: Growing Terrific Tomatoes: Saturday, March 17, 2007Learn which tomatoes have great flavor, consistent production, and are able to hold up underregular garden conditions. You will learn trellising methods, soil preparation, and the bestplanting locations for a bountiful harvest. Register and pay in advance. Common Ground is aproject of the 501 (c) (3) non-profit Ecology Action.Location: Common Ground, 559 College Ave, Palo Alto.Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm +.Cost: $24.

Info: 650-493-6072, http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org .Workshop: Blueberries and Raspberries: Saturday, March 17, 2007You will learn how to select, plant, and maintain blueberries and raspberries for home growingof more than 30 varieties. Included will be special soil preparations, best varieties for thePeninsula and South Bay, and trellising techniques for raspberries. Register and pay in advance.Common Ground is a project of the 501 (c) (3) non-profit Ecology Action.Location: Common Ground, 559 College Ave, Palo Alto.Time: 2pm - 4pm.Cost: $24.Info: 650-493-6072, http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org .

Class: Natural Pest Control: Saturday, March 17, 2007

Do pests devour your garden veggies before you do? Are your plants covered with powderymildew? Learn how to manage garden pests and common plant diseases with non-toxic methodsat the Natural Pest Control workshop. This workshop will cover the basics of organic pest anddisease control, including the benefits of attracting beneficial insects and creating a healthygarden eco-system. Part of the Resource Efficient Landscaping Education Program.Pre-registration required.Location: Garden for the Environment, 7

thAve., @ Lawton St., SF.

Time: 10am - 1pm.Cost: Free.

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Info: 415-731-5627, http://www.gardenfortheenvironment.org .

Volunteer: Winter Planting at Eden Landing: Saturday, March 17, 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 wetlandplants at Eden Landing this winter. Other duties include cleaning up debris, removing non-native

plants, 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: Living Roof Demonstration and Workshop: Saturday, March 17, 2007Living architecture designers demonstrate the latest living roof techniques for bothpublic and private spaces.Location: Strybing Arboretum, 9th Ave @ Lincoln Way , SF.Time: 10am - 1pm.Cost: $35.

Info: 415-661 -1316 ext. 354, http://www.sfbotanicalgardensociety.org .Whale Watching: Pt. Reyes Whale and Elephant Seal Spotting: Saturday, March 17,2007Join the Gay and Lesbian Sierrans in the Point Reyes Headlands at the peak of gray whalemigration, when elephant seals and wildflowers are also out in force. Meet in the Drakes Beachparking lot and take the shuttle bus to Chimney Rock Trailhead. A 2-mile round trip, with morehiking along the Drakes Beach trail if time allows.Location: Point Reyes National Seashore, Pt. Reyes Station.Time: 10:30am.Cost: $5 for the shuttle bus.Info: 415-281-5666, http://www.glshikes.org .

Volunteer: Visitacion Valley Greenway Project Work Party: Saturday, March 17, 2007Help the Gay and Lesbian Sierrans celebrate St. Patrick's Day by making something green! Helpcreate a green recreational space and thoroughfare. Work will end between 1 and 2 pm. RSVP by3/15. Meet at the Cable Car turnaround above the Embarcadero BART station.Location: SF.Time: 9am.Info: 415-281-5666,[email protected], http://www.glshikes.org .

Youth Workshop: Green Food Festival: Saturday, March 17, 2007Turn asparagus into ravioli, spinach into spanikopita, and more with Chef Sarah Klein in acelebration of the green bounty of spring. Ages 8 - 12. Register online.Location: Crissy Field Center, Presidio, Bldg. 603, @ Mason & Halleck, SF.Time: 10am - noon.

Cost: $23 per person (includes $15 food fee).Info: 415-561-7690, http://www.crissyfield.org/center/winterspring07.htm#317 .

Art and Celebration to Protect the Oaks: Saturday, March 17, 2007Support the ongoing efforts of the UC Berkeley tree sit to save a grove of oak trees fromdestruction. Join hundreds of fellow tree lovers in an unusual, exciting, peaceful community artevent, the making of a TreeSpirit Project. In TreeSpirit images, people commune naked amongtrees to demonstrate our vulnerable interdependence with trees.Location: Memorial Oak Grove, East side of UC campus just off of Gayley Road, Berkeley.Time: 10am - noon.

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Info: 925-376-0727,[email protected],http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/eve/290243531.html .

Class and Hike: Wild Plants: Saturday, March 17, 2007Rain or shine! Join Kevin Feinstein, MA, to learn which plants are good to eat (and which onesare poisonous), how they are good for you, and ways to prepare them. We'll hike through the

Lafayette hills, concluding at the Merriewood Children's Garden. There will be time to nibble onfresh plants, sample some prepared wild foods, and discuss how wild foods can make us moresustainable and healthy. Bring a bagged lunch/snack, water, and weather protection if necessary.Location: Lafayette Community Center, 500 St. Mary's Road, Lafayette.Time: 10am - 3pm.Cost: $10 - $25 sliding scale.Info: 925-376-0727, [email protected] .

Forum: Developing Livable Communities...: Saturday, March 17, 2007An ULTRA forum (Urbanists for a Livable Temescal Rockridge Area). Co-sponsored by TheElla Baker Center for Human Rights and The Sierra Club. Please bring a brown bag lunch.Pastries, drinks and other snacks will be provided.Location: North Oakland Senior Center, 5714 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, entrance at parking

lot at 58th Street, Oakland.Time: 10am - 2pm.Info: 925-376-0727, [email protected] , http://www.ultraoakland.org .

Volunteer: Bair Island Canoe and Restoration: Saturday, March 17, 2007This canoe and restoration trip will explore Redwood City's Bair Island, a unique bay gem with ahistory that includes use as a salt pond, a cattle grazing farm and now protected as part of theDon Edwards National Wildlife Refuge. This winter our goal is to plant 2,000 natives likegumplant, 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/.Canoe Outing: St. Patrick's Day at Arrowhead Marsh: Saturday, March 17, 2007Save The Bay has been showing off the marshes in the Oakland estuary to school andcommunity groups for ten years. Join us to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and explore these wetlandsand learn about how one lucky rainstorm may have helped form Arrowhead Marsh. Enjoy aleisurely canoe trip filled with Bay information and adventure. All equipment is provided.Directions and more info provided upon RSVP.Location: Arrowhead Marsh, Oakland.Time: 9am - 2:30pm.Cost: $40. Info: 510-452-9261 ext. 109,[email protected], http://www.savesfbay.orgMeeting: Stop the Logging of Ancient Redwoods in Bohemian Grove: Sunday, March 18,

2007Forest Unlimited will host this informational and organizing meeting regarding the BohemianGrove Non-Industrial Timber Management Plan (NTMP). The plan is a disaster in the making.The Bohemian Grove proposes to triple the cut from previous levels and log above homes onRailroad Ave. in Monte Rio. Old growth is slated for removal. Such severe cutting will increasefire danger and contribute sediment to both the Russian River and Dutch Bill Creek.Location: 900 Austin Creek Road, Cazadero.Time: 2pm.Info: 707-632-6070, [email protected], http://www.townhallcoalition.org .

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Presentation and Rally: Unite to Fight Global Warming: Sunday, March 18, 2007As population and living standards continue to rise, we face a historic challenge: meeting theworld's rapidly growing energy needs without causing major changes in the climate of Earth. Bytaking action now to reduce energy use and to switch to carbon dioxide-free energy sources, wecan have a major effect. Register online.Location: Sequoia High School, 1201 Brewster Avenue, Historic Carrington Hall, Redwood

City.Time: 2:30pm - 4:30pm.Cost: Free.Info: 707-632-6070, http://www.lomaprietaglobalwarming.sierraclub.org/.

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

Artist's Talk: Small Farmers Art Exhibit: Sunday, March 18, 2007

The Struggle of Small Farmers in the 21st Century is a photo documentary project exploringthe contradictions and consequences of food production in Honduras, presented by Jennifer Tongand Michael Courville. Photo Exhibition 3/2 - 4/18, first floor Catalog Lobby. Artist's Talk in theCommunity Meeting Room.Location: Berkeley Public Library, 3rd Floor, 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley.Time: 2pm.Info: 415-821 - 6545, http://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/.

Discussion: Bill McKibben and Michael Pollan: Monday, March 19, 2007Bill McKibben is the author of The End of Nature, written in 1989 and regarded as the first bookfor a general audience about climate change. His new book is Deep Economy: The Wealth ofCommunities and the Durable Future. Michael Pollan is the author, most recently, of TheOmnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals.

Location: First Congregational Church of Berkeley, 2345 Channing Way, entrance on Dana,Berkeley.Time: 7pm.Cost: $10 in advance, $12 at door ($students $5 at the door).Info: 415-255-7296 ext. 253, http://www.globalexchange.org/mckibbenevent .

Panel for Activists: Start and Fund Community Projects: Monday, March 19, 2007At Berkeley Partners for Park's meeting, a panel of local grant-givers including upcoming UCBerkeley Community Partnership Grants (deadline April 30) and Northern California GrassrootsFund (applications every quarter) will outline their funding opportunities. Activist members ofBPFP will offer tips on forming partnerships, finding sponsors, attracting volunteers, andworking with agencies.Location: Berkeley Public Works Green Room, 1326 Allston Street, below Acton, Berkeley.

Time: 7pm - 9pm.Info: 510-848 9358, http://bpfp.org/news/?p=98Class: Solar Power Basics for Residential Customers: Tuesday, March 20, 2007Join the United States Green Building Council--Northern California Chapter (USGBC-NCC) andthe Pacific Energy Center for an update on the LEED Green Building Criteria and changes on thehorizon. The group of expert panelists will also discuss the latest updates to the LEEDCurriculum, pilot programs, and the USGBC's Living Building Challenge.Location: Pacific Energy Center, 851 Howard St., between 4th & 5th, SF.Time: 6pm - 8pm.

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Cost: Free.Info: 415-973-2277, [email protected], http://www.pge.com .

Deadline: Nominations for 2007 Lewis Mumford Awards: Tuesday, March 20, 2007Each year, Architects/ Designers/ Planners for Social Responsibility (ADPSR) recognizes andhonors individuals and organizations that further our mission of Peace, Sustainable

Development, and the Environment. The National Board requests your assistance in nominationsfor the 2007 Lewis Mumford Awards. Winners are invited to attend our next Mumford AwardsCeremony, which will be held 6/2 in New Orleans.Info: 510-558-1076, [email protected] , http://www.adpsr.org/.

Hearing: Food Safety in Oakland: Tuesday, March 20, 2007The Food and Drug Administration presents this public hearing on the safety of fresh produce.The purpose of the hearings is for FDA to share information about recent outbreaks of food-borne illnesses associated with microbial contamination of fresh produce, and to solicitcomments on and measures the FDA can take to enhance the safety of fresh produce.Location: Federal Building, Oakland, 13th St., at Clay, Oakland.Time: 9am - 5pm.Info: 202-314- 4713, [email protected] .

Course: The Ecological City Structure: Tuesday, March 20, 2007The course addresses the challenge of how to reshape current car-based, land and energyhogging cities into healthy pedestrian-based cities that can run on renewables and restore thenatural environment. Especially suitable for professionals and students in landscape architecture,urban design, watershed restoration and community-based participatory planning. The classcounts for credit towards the Professional Sequence in Sustainable Environment Design andStewardship Program and one semester unit in the Landscape Architecture Program. CourseInstructor: Kirstin Miller, Ecocity Builders. Register online.Location: UC Extension, 95 Third Street, SF.Time: Tuesdays, 6:30pm - 9:30pm.Cost: $560.Info: 510-419-0850, [email protected],

http://www.unex.berkeley.edu/cat/course1139.html .Teach-in: Food Rules: the 2007 Farm Bill: Wednesday, March 21, 2007Michael Pollan will moderate a panel discussion of the 2007 farm bill, now being debated, withguests Dan Imhoff, the author of Food Fight: A Citizen's Guide to the Farm Bill;, George Naylor,Iowa corn farmer and president of the National Family Farms Coalition; Ann Cooper, Director ofNutrition Services for the Berkeley school system, and other leaders, in the effort to reformfederal agricultural policies.Location: Wheeler Auditorium, UC Berkeley campus, Berkeley.Time: 7pm - 9pm.Cost: $5 (UCB students free).Info: 510-642 - 9988, [email protected],http://journalism.berkeley.edu/events/details.php?ID=369 .

Solar Power Update: Californias Moment in the Sun: Wednesday, March 21, 2007DAVID EDWARDS, Managing Director, ThinkEquity Partners LLCMICHAEL HALL, Chief Marketing Officer, Borrego SolarMARTIN ROSCHEISEN, CEO, Nanosolar, Inc.J.P. ROSS, Director of Programs, Vote SolarARNO HARRIS, CEO, Recurrent Energy, Inc. - Moderator

While still a small fraction of total energy production, solar power is experiencing explosiveglobal growth. The California Solar Initiative is the biggest solar program in the country and,after Germany, the second largest in the world. Learn from industry experts about the many

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challenges, huge opportunities and latest developments of solar power. Panelists will alsohighlight the substantial benefits, including job creation, environmental protection and energyindependence.

Time: 5:30 p.m., Reception; 6:00 p.m., ProgramLocation: Club office, 595 Market St., 2nd Floor, San Francisco

Cost: $8 for Members, $15 for Non-MembersProgram Organizer: Tom WallerInfo: http://commonwealthclub.org/mlf/Lecture: Seasons and Seabirds of the Farallon Islands: Thursday, March 22, 2007As the manager of the Farallon National Wildlife Refuge, Joelle Buffa has first-hand experiencewith determined gulls, hidden ashy storm-petrels, and burrowing owls, as well as other species ofbreeding birds and the many avian visitors to this protected group of islands. Buffa will givean insider's look at this special part of San Francisco that is reserved just for wildlife.Location: Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way, SF.Time: 7:30pm.Info: 415-554-9600, http://www.randallmuseum.org .

Discussion: Grassroots Journalism: Thursday, March 22, 2007A discussion of Grassroots Journalism (revised, second edition published 2007) with EeshaWilliams, the author. This event is sponsored by Global Exchange, the New College MediaStudies Program, and Media Alliance.Location: New College Theater, 777 Valencia St., SF.Time: 7pm.Cost: free.Info: 415-575-5542, [email protected],http://www.globalexchange.org/getInvolved/bayarea.php?uid=7033 .

Stopping the Destruction of Our Sierra Nevada Forests: Thursday, March 22, 2007The Sierra Nevada is a natural treasure with wonders such as Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, and theGiant Sequoia Trees. Unfortunately, the forests of the Sierra are being clear-cut by logging giant

Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI). This destructive activity threatens endangered wildlife, dumpssediment into streams and lakes and even increases fire risks for local communities. Come to apresentation by the folks from Forest Ethics (forestethics.org) to learn more about this issue, andabout where this wood is going, and what you can do to help stop it.Location: Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave, near Dwight Way, Berkeley.Time: 7pm - 9pm.Cost: Free.Info: 510-548-2220 x233.

Talk: Food and Farming on the Urban Edge: Thursday, March 22, 2007The evening will describe the efforts of activists like author Amy Meyer to establish a nationalpark that stretches from Tomales Bay to beyond the Golden Gate. GGNRA's SuperintendentBrian O'Neill will provide insights into the park and its relationship with ranching families

within its jurisdiction. One of those ranchers, JoAnn Stewart of Olema, will discuss theimportance of sustainable agriculture to the health of people and the environment. Alocal food and wine reception will follow the talk, and Ms. Meyer will be available to autographher book: New Guardians for the Golden Gate: How America Got a Great National Park. Pre-registration requested. Location: Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.,Ross. Time: 7pm.Cost: Free.Info: 415-663-1158.

Water Conservation Showcase: Thursday, March 22, 2007

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The Showcase will feature the latest products and services available to help conserve and wiselymanage our most abused and critical natural resource. Presentations by government and industryleaders will address recent research, new water policies, and technological developments.Register online.Location: Pacific Energy Center, 851 Howard St., between 4th & 5th, SF.Time: 10am - 7:30pm.

Cost: Free.Info: 415-663-1158, http://www.pge.com/pec/water/.

Film: Homeland: Friday, March 23, 2007Presented by the Northern California Sierra Club. The documentary shows how NativeAmerican activists are successfully preventing multinational oil, methane gas, and uraniumcompanies from overrunning the reservations left to them by corrupt U.S. administrations thatdrove them off their native lands. With the support of their communities, activist leaders are ableto reject the current dismantling of thirty years of environmental laws by the current corrupt U.S.administration. Before and after the film, everyone's invited to our Humanist Tea House.Location: Humanist Hall, 390 27th St. & 411 28th St., Between Telegraph & Broadway, belowPill Hill, Oakland.Time: 7:30pm.

Cost: $5 donations are accepted .Info: 510-393-5685, http://www.bullfrogfilms.com/catalog/hland.html .

Workshop: GB 101: Intro to LEED and Commercial Green Building: Friday, March 23,2007If you're a builder or looking to get into the green building industry, this unique course is foryou. You will be introduced to the six key categories used by the USGBC's Leadership in Energyand Environmental Design (LEED) program for rating green buildings. Room C230.Location: Fort Mason Center, Building C, Marina and Laguna, Presidio, SF.Time: 9am - 5pm.Cost: $120.Info: 707-744-2017, [email protected],http://www.solarliving.org/store/product.asp?catid=13&pid=1594 .

Class: Photovoltaic Systems: Saturday, March 24, 2007Students will learn to design and install their own solar system and obtain skills for employment.No previous experience required.Location: Diablo Valley College, 321 Golf Club Rd., Pleasant Hill.Cost: $40($20/unit).Info: 925-685-1230 ext.2039, http://www.dvc.edu/weekend .

Volunteer: 25th Ave Tree Planting with Friends of the Urban Forest: Saturday, March24, 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: Cerrito Creek Work Party: Saturday, March 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 .

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Fundraiser: Bowl-the-Planet: Saturday, March 24, 2007Food, rock & roll and glow-bowling! Proceeds benefit the Center for Ecosystem Survival (CES),dedicated to creating global partnerships to inspire broadbased participation in the preservationof biological diversity through ecosystem protection worldwide. Help save rainforests and coralreefs!Location: Serra Bowl, 3301 Junipero Serra Blvd., Daly City.

Time: 5pm - 8pm.Cost: $35 registration ($30 in advance).Info: 415-.648-3392, http://www.savenature.org/.

Workshop: GB 102: Intro to Green Renovations: Saturday, March 24, 2007There are many materials and techniques you can employ to make your home moreeco-friendly and healthy for your family. In some cases, simple measures such as replacing oldwindows or installing awnings will also yield significant cost savings over time. Take this coursewith GB 101 (3/23) for an overview of green building techniques for both residential andcommercial buildings.Location: Fort Mason Center, Building C, Marina and Laguna, Presidio, SF.Time: 9am - 5pm.Cost: $120.

Info: 707-744-2017, [email protected],http://www.solarliving.org/store/product.asp?catid=13&pid=1596 .

Workshop: Propagation Basics: Saturday, March 24, 2007Planting seed is but one of many different means to producing plants for your garden or formarket. We will discuss various types of cuttings, layering, divisions, and grafting. This classwill have hands-on practice, so bring your clippers, gloves, and questions. Register and pay inadvance. Common Ground is a project of the 501 (c) (3) non-profit Ecology Action.Location: Common Ground, 559 College Ave, Palo Alto.Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm.Cost: $24.Info: 650-493-6072, http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org .

Volunteer: Potrero Hill Tree Care with Friends of the Urban Forest: Saturday, March24, 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 it's 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 .

SCRAP Workshop: Lamp Rewiring: Saturday, March 24, 2007Light up your life, turn form into function and employ treasured (or not so treasured) objectsfrom wherever they might be found. Learn to make lamps from everyday objects and learn some

not so shocking facts about electricity, how it works, and how it doesn't. Call to reserve a space.Location: SCRAP, 801 Toland St., entrance on Newcomb, between Toland and Selby, SF.Time: 1pm - 4pm.Cost: $15.Info: 415-647-1746, [email protected], http://www.scrap-sf.org/.

Friends of Sausal Creek's Tenth Anniversary Party: Saturday, March 24, 2007Help the Friends of Sausal Creek celebrate its Tenth Anniversary, on March 24, from 4:00-7:00p.m., at the Joaquin Miller Community Center (just inside the park, located off JM Drive). Comemingle with your fellow creek-freaks, and hear from two great local celebrities: Wendy Tokuda,

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KRON anchor and watershed activist, and Malcolm Margolin, Heyday Books Publisher andraconteur extraordinaire. Listen to the jazzy three-piece Aaron Cohen Trio, imbibe wine, beerand other beverages, snack on hors d'oeuvres, and bid on the fun items offered at the silentauction. Tickets are $20 a person, which includes one free drink. To purchase advance tickets,RSVP, or for more information, contact Sara Marcellino at 510-501-3672 [email protected]. Don't miss it!

The Transportation and Land Use Coalition's 10th Annual Summit: Bay Area Solutionsto Global Warming Cooling the Planet with Walkable Communities and World ClassTransit: Saturday, March 24, 2007Transportation is responsible for half of all greenhouse gas emissions in the Bay Area. Whilenew technologies can help reduce emissions, they will not solve the problem. We must make iteasier, even desirable, for people to drive less. The Bay Area can lead the way by turning the tideon sprawl and creating a region of walkable neighborhoods connected by fast, convenient transit.TALC's 10th Annual Summit on Saturday, March 24, 2007 from 9:30 - 4:00 will focus on theinterconnected issues of smart growth, public transportation, bicycle/pedestrian safety, affordablehousing, and community health, and how they relate to global warming. Whether you are new tothese issues or a longtime TALC supporter; whether you are a citizen activist, elected official, orplanner; TALC's Summit is the place to get involved, strategize, network, and hone your

advocacy skills in the movement for a better Bay Area.Time: 9:30AM to 4:00PMLocation: First Unitarian Church, 685 14th St. (corner of Castro St.) - Downtown Oakland (near12th St. BART and many AC Transit lines)Cost: $15 with pre-registration, including lunch and materials ($30 at the door, space permitting)For more info: www.transcoalition.org, (510) 740-3150, [email protected]: American Clay: Sunday, March 25, 2007Orit Yanai, the American Clay Artisan, will teach you how to apply this beautiful wall finish andtransform your walls into works of art that are breathable, livable, and rich in texture andcharacter. Clay plasters can be integrated into modern and old architecture. No previousexperience necessary!Location: Ecohome Improvement, 2619 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley.

Time: 9am - 4:30pm.Cost: $230.Info: 510-326-0209, http://www.ecohomeimprovement.com/newsletter_feburary_2007 .

Workshop: GB 111: Find Your Dream Job in Green Building: Sunday, March 25, 2007As the demand for residential, commercial and institutional green buildings increases,opportunities for career seekers and entrepreneurs are also expanding. This workshop willexplore challenging and rewarding opportunities in a range of fields. We will equip you with anarray of informational resources to help you find the career or business that's right for you.Completion of Green Building 101 (3/23) is highly recommended but not required for thisworkshop.Location: Fort Mason Center, Building C, Marina and Laguna, Presidio, SF.Time: 9am - 5pm.

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Authors' Discussion: Socially Responsible Shopping and Business Practices: Sunday,March 25, 2007What can we do as consumers, employees, and business owners to promote human rights, fairlabor practices, environmental responsibility, and democratic principles? Black Oak is pleased tohost a discussion of socially responsible shopping habits and business practices with authorsRichie Unterberger (The Rough Guide to Shopping With a Conscience), Ellis Jones (The Better

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World Shopping Guide: Every Dollar Makes a Difference), and Allan Holender(Zentrepreneurism: A Twenty-First Century Guide to the World of Business).Location: Black Oak Books, 1491 Shattuck Ave., @ Vine, Berkeley.Time: 6pm.Cost: Free.Info: 510-486-0698, [email protected], http://www.blackoakbooks.com/calendar.html .

Seminar: Alternative Materials Cob and Strawbale: Sunday, March 25, 2007Two natural building methods are currently undergoing renewed popularity. Cob is anancient technique using a mixture of earth, sand and straw; it requires only simple handtools andcan easily be shaped into imaginative structures. Strawbales are highly insulative and create anOld World character of thick walls and deepset windows. The methods are gaining building codeapproval in many communities.Location: Building Education Center, 812 Page St., Berkeley.Time: 10am - 5pm.Cost: $85.Info: 510-525-7610, http://www.bldgeductr.org/seminars.html .

Permaculture Bike Tour: Sunday, March 25, 2007

The East Bay Permaculture Guild presents this bike tour. Please join us in a visit to gardens andsites involved in the Food and Environmental Justice movement in West Oakland, featuringexamples of urban farming, remediation of toxic soil, green and natural building, graywatersystems, neighbor cooperation, and community activism.Location: West Oakland BART Station, Oakland.Time: 1pm.Info: 510-295-2641, [email protected] California Recycling Associations Recycling Update XI:Tuesday, March 27,2007Go from out of touch to up-to-date in one work day. It's NCRA's Annual Conference, this year atthe Oakland State Office Building. To register, visit: http://www.ncrarecycles.org/ru/ru-promote.html

Time: 8:45AM to 4:30PMLocation: 1515 Clay Street, Oakland.Cost: $65 for NCRA members, $80 for non-members (includes catered lunch). Paymentrequired before the conference or at the door. We will NOT be invoicing for payment after theevent, so be sure to bring a check if you don't pre-pay.

Federal and State Policy Directions for Addressing Climate Change: Thursday, March27. 2007MICHAEL GELOBTER, Executive Director, Redefining Progress; Board Member, NaturalResources Defense Council - ModeratorOther Panelists TBAAre things looking greener in society, or is it a case of rose-colored glasses? Experiencedacademic, activist, administrator and writer Gelobter will lead a panel of experts in discussion

about policy alternatives designed to address the problems of climate change and greenhouse gasemissions in California and the United States. Bring your burning questions concerningenvironmental justice, post-Kyoto solutions, cap and trade markets, carbon offsets, taxationpolicy, and upcoming federal and state legislation.

Time: 5:30 p.m., Reception, 6:00 p.m., ProgramLocation: Commonwealth Club office, 595 Market St., 2nd Floor, San FranciscoCost: $8 for Members, $15 for Non-MembersProgram Organizer: Carol DiBenedettoInfo: http://commonwealthclub.org/mlf/

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The New Environmentalism: Using Corporate Power for Social Change: Thursday,March 29, 2007TODD PAGLIA, Executive Director, ForestEthicsGreen activists can't afford to solely focus on legislation, litigation and regulation, says Paglia,who says harnessing the power of corporations is the new frontier of social change. He calls

working with companies that are ready to protect the earth - while publicly campaigning againstcompanies that aren't - a delicate balance essential to the future of activism.

Time: 5:15 p.m., Reception; 5:45 p.m., ProgramLocation: Commonwealth Club office, 595 Market St., 2nd Floor, San FranciscoCost: $8 for Members, $15 for Non-MembersProgram Organizer: Kerry CurtisCo-sponsored by ForestEthics.Info: http://commonwealthclub.org/mlf/Planning and Conservation Leagues Annual Environmental Legislative Symposium:Saturday, April 14, 2007On April 14, the Planning and Conservation League (PCL) will host its annual Environmental

Legislative Symposium in Sacramento. This year it is entitled How To. Win TheEnvironmental Battles That Test This Generation. The economic, environmental, and socialequity challenges that confront California are putting this generation to a test. Theseenvironmental policy issues include climate change, flood protection, and land use reform. As aleague of environmental organizations from across California, PCL wants you to hear the latestinformation on these environmental issues and to walk away with the tools to be an effectiveenvironmental advocate in your region. Information and registration opportunities will beavailable on their website soon. Learn more: www.pcl.orgBasic Composting Workshop: Sunday, April 15, 2007Join the Ecology Center's resident Master Composter, Carrie Bennett, for a free Basic Compostworkshop (at Elephant Pharmacy) and discover amazing resources in your own backyard. Withordinary yard and kitchen trimmings, home composters can make a free soil booster. Using

homemade compost will cut down on the amount of fertilizer and water we needed in yourgarden. Compost makes soil more fertile and helps gardens and lawns become healthy and lush.Composting is easy -- anyone can learn to compost by following some basic steps. Give acompost pile about six months and get back a crumbly, sweet smelling compost that looks andfeels like soil. Home composting is good for the environment, good for your yard, and easy todo!Location: Elephant Pharmacy, 1607 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley.Time: 11am - 12:30pm.Cost: Free.Info: 510-868-3034.

Green Capital: Profit and the Planet: Wednesday, April 18, 2007Can sustainable business renew our economy and save the planet? Can activists ethically exploit

market systems? Who's in bed with whom as green gets red hot, and where can we best focus ourpersonal and financial energies to create real and lasting change? Join environmental pioneers,from corporations to conservationists, as they bust the myths and reveal the realities of profitableenvironmental solutions and the unexpected new alliances making them possible.Speakers include:

PETER LIU, Founder and Vice Chairman, New Resource BankHUNTER LOVINS, President, Natural Capitalism, Inc.; Author, Natural CapitalismSTEVE PINETTI, Senior Vice President, Kimpton HotelsWILL ROGERS, President, The Trust for Public LandCHRISTIE DAMES, Partner, TechTalk / Studio Moderator

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Time: 6:30 p.m., Program, 7:30 p.m., Book signing and receptionLocation: Commonwealth Club office, 595 Market St., 2nd Floor, San FranciscoCost: $8 for Members, $15 for Non-MembersInfo: http://commonwealthclub.org/mlf/

UC Berkeley Earthweek 2007: April 16 20, 2007Earthweek is both a celebration of the environmental movement as well as an excellentopportunity for discussion of environmental issues and solutions. Earthweek is organized by theSustainability Team, in the office of the President of ASUC (UC Berkeley's Student Union), asone of our students' efforts to increase the community's awareness of our environment and topromote sustainability.

If you are interested in participating in Earthweek 2007, please contact Nicky Crummett [email protected].

For more information and a calendar of events, visit: http://earthweek.berkeley.edu/.

4th Annual Bay-Friendly Garden Tour : Sunday, April 29 2007

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 year's tour continues to celebrate the diverse styles of Bay-Friendly gardens. Youll seeexamples of front lawns replaced with vibrant perennials, backyard orchards, terraced hillsides,unique play spaces for children and pets and urban farms replete with chickens and bees. Bay-Friendly Gardens offer something for everyone--come and discover ideas for creating yourperfect retreat.

Time: 10:00AM to 4:00PM

Registration for the tour is required. Registrants will receive a tour guide book with garden

directions 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 are available atwww.BayFriendly.org. Please register by April 19th so that you can receive a tour guide book.

Want to be more involved?Volunteers are also needed for the day of the tour. In just a 3.5 hour shift, volunteers will helpthe host gardeners by greeting guests, distributing information and answering questions. We willdo our best to match volunteers to the gardens and/or location of their choice. Volunteers willmeet other gardeners and receive Bay-Friendly Gardening cotton t-shirt, an advanced copy of thetour book, and garden gifts while furthering the goals of Bay-Friendly Gardeningencouragingthe use of ecological gardening practices in order to conserve local resources and protect the

Bay.For more information or to register for a volunteer slot, please visit our websitehttp://recycle.stopwaste.org/gardentour/gtvolunteer.asp. You can also contact LawrenceGrodeska: [email protected] or (510) 614-1699.

Support Strokes: Saturday, May 19th, 2007California Canoe & Kayak (CCK) is proud to sponsor the 7th Annual Support Strokes Race andFundraiser, a challenging, 15.5-mile sea kayak and canoe paddle around Alameda Island to raisemoney for breast cancer advocacy, research, and treatment. During the last 6 years, determined

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and dedicated paddlers have made it possible for Support Strokes to raise over $145,000 to fightbreast cancer. Please join us in continuing the fight. This event is in memory of Lore Hogan, afriend and fellow paddler who lost her battle with breast cancer in May of 2001. All proceedsbenefit local Bay Area non-profit organizations working to help women with cancer. Come joinus in a paddle for life!For more information: https://www.calkayak.com/SupportStrokes/index.cfm?go=home

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California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC): Engineers and Regulatory AnalystsThe California Public Utilities Commission, CPUC, one of the nations leading regulatoryagencies is actively recruiting for Engineers and Public Utility Regulatory Analysts. The CPUC

is recognized internationally for its innovative policy initiatives. The policy standards we createfor California often influence national regulatory trends and federal policies. Join our team oftalented staff and commissioners to help launch programs such as: climate change, consumerprotection, renewable energy, energy efficiency, rail safety, and many other important issues thatare shaping California's future.

The Utilities Engineer (UE) positions perform technical engineering work to developrecommendations and regulations, examine proposed utility projects, and analyze complex,controversial issues in the telecommunication, energy, and water areas. Engineers may workindependently, as part of a team of engineers, or as part of a multi-disciplinary task forceconsisting of engineers, accountants, regulatory analysts, and/or attorneys. The incumbent maybe required to travel on a frequent basis, including overnight stays, and on occasion will berequired to work unusual hours. The salary range is $3838 to $6844/mo (depending on

qualifications)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. The salary range is $2842-$7181/mo (dependingon qualifications)

Engineers and PURAS work in the following areas: Industry Divisions (Energy,Telecommunications, Water, Rail Safety and Carriers), Office of Ratepayer Advocates,Consumer Services Division, and Division of Strategic Planning. Individuals with a Bachelorsor Masters degree in finance, economics, public policy, engineering or a closely related field are

encouraged to apply. Individuals with any Bachelors or Masters degree with at least twenty-four semester units or 36 quarter units of upper division coursework in these subject areas arealso encouraged to apply. All interested individuals will be required to submit a comprehensivelist of completed coursework.

Applicants must have an ability and desire to perform a wide variety of tasks in a team setting, aswell as work independently on individual assignments. Excellent oral and writtencommunication skills are essential. Research and statistical skills and a knowledge of computersand software systems are highly desirable. We offer excellent benefits, including medicaland dental insurance and vision care, 14 paid holidays per year, a leave plan, deferredcompensation plans (401k and /or 457), a retirement plan, transit subsidy of up to $65 per month,employee assistance program, on-site child care, optional group legal services plan, optionallong-term disability plan, and flexible schedule and telecommuting opportunities.

Visit http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/static/jobs/index.htm to find out about our exam process, to viewthe current exams available, to get dates of examinations and to download a copy of the stateapplication. For information specific to the Utilities Engineer examination, visithttp://www.cpuc.ca.gov/static/jobs/openexam/050124_utility+engineer.htm to viewrequirements, get a copy of our application and view the supplemental questionnaire. Note: Youmust turn in an application form (including answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire) to beconsidered for any of our examinations.

Fill out a State Application form and mail it to:

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California Public Utilities Commission505 Van Ness AvenueRoom 3008San Francisco, CA 94102

If you are unsure about what exams or positions you qualify for, for an initial review of your

application or resume, or for more employment information, contact us [email protected], or call Richard Oppenheim at (866)652-3977.

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC): Environmental Scientist,Recycling and Sustainability (Oakland, CA)Science Applications International Corporations (SAIC) Oakland, CA office is looking for ajunior level person to work on sustainability, recycling, waste prevention and recycling marketdevelopment programs in the San Francisco Bay Area. The responsibilities would also includeworking on other compliance activities as needed. This position could be part-time or full-time,from 24 40 hours/week.

Job Responsibilities Include: working with clients to identify and implement sustainability,recycling, and waste prevention opportunities; performing recycling market development

research and analysis; and working on compliance, sustainability and recycling activities asdirected by the project manager. Knowledge of and experience with the some or all of thefollowing subject areas are a plus: corporate social responsibility, life cycle analyses, wasteprevention best practices, energy efficiency, alternative energy, LEED, compliance audits, andpollution prevention.

This position requires two to four years of experience with sustainability or waste reduction(prevention, reuse and recycling). The ability to work creatively and proactively as a member ofa team is very important. Excellent quantitative, writing, communication, and presentation skillsare also highly valued. Working knowledge of MS Word processing and Excel spreadsheets isimportant. Submit short (one to three pages) writing sample with resume.

Work will occur primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area. Candidate must be available to travel

periodically to perform work and maintain a valid U.S. drivers license.To apply, please visit the SAIC website at http://www.saic.com/career/and search for jobs inOakland, CA and click on Environmental Scientist position. You can also contact PrestonSchultz at [email protected] with any questions. This position will remain open until filled.

Heal the Bay: Development Associate (Santa Monica)The Development Associate is responsible for supporting successful implementation of allfundraising programs for the organization including annual dinner, member benefits, donorrecognition, retail, non-Heal the Bay produced events (3rd Party Fundraising), Heal the Baynewsletter, and assisting the Development Director as needed with major donor, direct mail,corporate sponsorship, financial planning, board relations, and relationship-building with diverseconstituencies.

Functions Include: Managing, promoting, and attending outside events to benefit Heal the Bay; Creating and nurturing current and new relationships with potential board members,corporations and major donors through hand-written acknowledgements, giveaways, and otherrelated tasks; Implementing retail and giveaway plan, including purchasing, inventory, marketing and salescomponents; Getting products and services donated in-kind; Plan and coordinate Dinner Committee and Development Committee meetings;

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Management of all Development mailings and coordination of volunteers for this purpose; Maintaining and creating membership discount opportunities (member benefits); Managing all donor recognition display areas; Contributing writer for direct mail, newsletter, annual report, development brochure, web site,invitations, tribute journal, 3rd party contracts, and other materials as needed; Filing annual combined federal campaign application for workplace giving;

Collaborating with other departments to fulfill 30 service hours for Earth Share of Californiaeach year; Supervision of Development Interns when appropriate; Assisting Director of Development as needed.

Additional Qualifications: Work experience in development or event production required; Excellent organizational and communication skills; Excellent editing skills and penmanship; Experience working with budgets and timelines; Knowledge in Microsoft Office, Publisher, Adobe a plus; Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities; Ability to work independently and cooperatively with colleagues;

Outgoing, personable and articulate personality; Interest in Heal the Bays environmental mission or passion for the ocean; Retail and Inventory experience desirable; Occasional evening and weekend work on Heal the Bay fundraising events andeducation/environmental programs is required.

How to Apply:Heal the Bay is an equal opportunity employer and actively recruits to promote diversity in ourworkforce. Salary and full benefits. Please forward cover letter, resume and salary requirementsto:

Development Associate PositionHeal the Bay, 1444 9th StreetSanta Monica, CA 90401

Or visit www.healthebay.org/jobsSave The Bay: Program Assistant (Oakland)Save The Bay seeks a part-time Program Assistant to provide administrative support ourEducation and Administration Departments. The Assistant will provide excellent customerservice to Save The Bay members and program participants through direct phone and emailcontact, especially for our award-winning school and community education, restoration andoutings programs. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication, organization, andmulti-tasking skills, with attention to detail and ability to self-direct. This position is five hoursdaily, five days a week with some flexibility in scheduling. This is a great opportunity for anexperienced office administrator who would like to work part time for a great cause.

About Save The Bay

Save The Bay is the oldest and largest membership organization working exclusively to protect,restore and celebrate San Francisco Bay since 1961. As its premier champion, Save The Bay isdedicated to making the Bay cleaner and healthier and connecting residents to it. Save The Baywages effective advocacy campaigns to increase public access to the Bay and protect the Bayfrom todays greatest threats urban sprawl and pollution, and we build connections betweenpeople and the Bay through hands-on education, restoration and recreation programs.

Save The Bays education programs engage more than 10,000 students and adults on the Bayevery year. Canoes In Sloughs teaches middle and high school students Bay history, ecology,and the impacts of urbanization and pollution. Discover The Bay outings offer fun and

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educational Bay adventures that connect area residents to the Bay. Community-basedRestoration programs engage thousands of volunteers in hands-on restoration and stewardshipactivities along the shoreline. Learn more about our programs and history of achievement atwww.saveSFbay.org.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide overall office support including distributing mail, answering phones and email, andother tasksAnswer Save The Bay incoming operator line to provide general support and information ortransfer calls as appropriateProvide phone and email supp

Documents

March 2007 Newsletter ~ San Francisco Bay Area Women's Environmental Network