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

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Womens Environmental NetworkMAY 2007 NEWSLETTER

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ANNOUNCEMENTS..................................................................................................................... 4Womens Policy Institute Fellows.............................................................................................. 4

East Bay Green Drinks: Every 3rd Wednesday of the Month.................................................... 4Workshops: Solar Living Institute.............................................................................................. 4WEN Email List.......................................................................................................................... 4

EVENTS ......................................................................................................................................... 5Meeting: Alameda County Plutonium Action Taskforce: Tuesday, May 15, 2007................ 5Visit the Conservatory of Flowers: Tuesday, May 15, 2007...................................................... 6Riparian Re-Leaf: Wednesday, May 16, 2007............................................................................ 6Volunteer: Native Nursery in Palo Alto: Wednesday, May 16, 2007..................................... 6Volunteer: Quail Habitat Restoration: Wednesday, May 16, 2007......................................... 7Green Energy: Wednesday, May 16, 2007.............................................................................. 7The Business and Shareholder Value of a Carbon Footprint: Thursday, May 17, 2007............ 7Bike to Work Day: Thursday, May 17, 2007.............................................................................. 8Sustainability and the Natural Step (TNS): Thursday, May 17, 2007........................................ 8

Ecocity Film and Art Event: Curitiba: Thursday, May 17, 2007............................................ 8Meeting and Potluck: Berkeley Community Gardening Collaborative: Thursday, May 17,2007............................................................................................................................................. 9Urban Alliance for Sustainability Green Movie Night: Thursday, May 17, 2007 ..................... 9Cooking for Solutions Tour 2007: Friday and Saturday, May 18-19, 2007............................... 9Volunteer: Endangered Salmon Need You!: Friday, May 18, 2007 - Saturday, May 19, 2007..................................................................................................................................................... 9Volunteer: Mission Basin Expansion with Friends of the Urban Forest: Saturday, May 19,2007........................................................................................................................................... 10Volunteer: Golden Gate National Parks Trails Forever Team: Saturday, May 19, 2007 .... 11Volunteer: Restore Wetlands in San Rafael: Saturday, May 19, 2007 ................................. 13REI Berkeley Flat Repair Class: Sunday, May 20, 2007.......................................................... 14Hidden Gems of Berkeley Bike Family Ride: Sunday, May 20, 2007..................................... 14

Green Home Tour / Green Building Fair: Sunday, May 20, 2007 ........................................... 14Harvesting Art from the Land: Sunday, May 20, 2007 ............................................................ 14EarthTeams Environmental Film Festival and Awards Ceremony: Sunday, May 20, 2007... 144th Annual PIBA Regulatory Conference: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 ........................................ 162007 Bay Area Vendor Fair: Thursday, May 24, 2007 ............................................................ 16Beyond Green - Drawing on Nature: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 ................................................. 16Toxic Chemicals and Pesticides - Biomonitoring the Chemicals in Your Body: Tuesday, May22, 2007..................................................................................................................................... 16Tri-Valley Sustainable Business Alliance Networking Lunch: Thursday, May 23, 2007........ 17Cleantech 2007 Conference: Thursday, May 23-24, 2007 ....................................................... 17
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Interface Green Film Series presents: Design e2, narrated by Brad Pitt: Thursday, May 24,2007........................................................................................................................................... 17Green Building 101: Wednesday, May 30, 2007...................................................................... 17East Bay Sustainable Business Summit: Thursday, May 31, 2007 .......................................... 18Global Exchanges 7th Annual Human Rights Awards: Thursday, May 31, 2007.................. 182007 BALLE Conference 5th International Gathering: May 31-June 2, 2007...................... 18

25th Annual California League of Conservation Voters Environmental Leadership AwardsGala: Friday, June 1, 2007 ........................................................................................................ 18SBA Monthly Networking Lunch: Friday, June 1, 2007.......................................................... 18E-Waste Recycling Events: Friday June 1, 2007 and Saturday June 2, 2007 .......................... 19Ecology Centers Berkeley Farmers Markets presents Strawberry Family Fun Fest:Saturday, June 2, 2007.............................................................................................................. 19Remodeling: One Green Room at a Time: Saturday, June 2, 2007.......................................... 19Greening Albany A Community Works to Fight Global Warming: Sunday, June 3, 2007 .. 19UC Davis Extension - Hazardous Waste Generator Training: Wednesday, June 6, 2007 ....... 19Residential Green Building Summit 2007: Thursday, June 7, 2007......................................... 20Green with Style: Thursday, June 7, 2007................................................................................ 20Impact of Climate Change on North America: Thursday June 7, 2007.................................... 20Championing Sustainability Workshop: Friday, June 8, 2007................................................. 20

House as a System: Saturday, June 9, 2007.............................................................................. 20Economic Summit 2007: Monday, June 11, 2007.................................................................... 21Remodeling: One Green Room at a Time: Saturday, June 16, 2007........................................ 21Green with Style: Thursday, June 21, 2007.............................................................................. 21

JOBS ....................................................................................................................................... 22Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition: Associate Director................................................................ 22Global Footprint Network: Director of Research & Standards ................................................ 22Global Footprint Network: Research Associate ....................................................................... 22Fenton Communications: Senior Vice President ...................................................................... 22Fenton Communications: Graphic Designer............................................................................. 23Fenton Communications: Vice President (Los Angeles or San Francisco).............................. 23California Public Utilities Commission: Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst.......................... 23Homeless Garden Project: Executive Director ......................................................................... 23

Sierra Club: Assistant Webmaster ............................................................................................ 24Center for Resource Solutions: Program Director (Climate Change, Renewable Energy, andEnergy Efficiency) .................................................................................................................... 24Exploratorium: Life Sciences Weekend Technician................................................................. 24International Rivers Network: Web Manager........................................................................... 24Care2.com: Online Campaigner................................................................................................ 24Natural Resources Defense Council: Environmental Attorney (Santa Monica) ...................... 24Headlands Institute: Executive Director ................................................................................... 25Headlands Institute: Scheduling and Contracts Coordinator .................................................... 25Headlands Institute: Education Manager .................................................................................. 25Sun Light and Power Co.: (Several Openings)......................................................................... 25Golden Gate Audubon Society: Eco-Oakland Program Coordinator ....................................... 26San Francisco Bicycle Coalition: Part-Time Community Organizer ....................................... 26

San Francisco Bicycle Coalition: Communications & Outreach Director ............................... 26Peninsula Open Space Trust: (Various Positions) .................................................................... 26Build It Green: Government Relations Manager ...................................................................... 27ForestEthics: Communications Deputy Director ...................................................................... 27The David and Lucile Packard Foundation: Associate Program Officer - Gulf of CA............ 27Breast Cancer Fund: (Various Positions).................................................................................. 28Rainforest Action Network: Online Organizer ......................................................................... 28Urban Habitat: Leadership Institute Coordinator ..................................................................... 29Rising Sun Energy Center: (Various Positions)....................................................................... 29Hayward Department of Public Works: Recycling/Solid Waste Intern ................................... 29

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Greenpeace: Office Assistant.................................................................................................... 30Neighborhood Parks Council: (Various Positions)................................................................... 30Environmental Defense: Development Assistant ..................................................................... 30The Ruckus Society: Program Director .................................................................................... 31Earthjustice: Senior Marketing Consultant............................................................................... 31Tides: Executive Assistant (Publishing & Reporting) .............................................................. 31

San Francisco Planning and Urban Research (Various Positions) ........................................... 31Save The Bay: Restoration Projects Manager .......................................................................... 32Care2.com: Activism List Growth Manager............................................................................. 32Sustainable Agriculture Education (SAGE): Administrative Assistant.................................... 32Golden Gate Audubon Society: Office Manager...................................................................... 33The Womens Foundation of California: Development and Communications Officer............ 33Roots of Change: Executive Assistant...................................................................................... 33San Francisco Department of the Environment: Environmental Associate.............................. 33California Trout: Director of Development .............................................................................. 33The Watershed Project: Program Assistant .............................................................................. 34Allison & Partners: Assistant Account Executive/Account Executive..................................... 34Center for Environmental Health: Summer 2007 Internship.................................................... 34

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Womens Policy Institute FellowsWe are pleased to announce that the Womens Policy Institute (WPI) is now acceptingapplications for its fifth class of fellows. The only program of its kind in the nation, the vision for

the Institute is to increase the number of community-based women leaders in California who areactively involved in shaping and implementing policies that affect the health and well-being ofwomen and girls. The program provides intensive advocacy and leadership training each yearfor a diverse group of up to 28 California women who are leading non-profit organizations andseek to act as a bridge between the needs of communities and policymakers. In just the first threeyears, the WPI has trained over 100 women, and fellows have helped to pass ten new laws thatpositively impact womens lives throughout California. Areas of focus for the 2007-2008program are: womens health, economic justice, environmental health, criminal justice andreproductive health & justice. The Womens Policy Institute is a program of the WomensFoundation of California. For more information:http://www.womensfoundca.org/site/c.aqKGLROAIrH/b.982363/k.A67F/WPI__How_to_Apply.htm.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~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, May 16

th, 5:30pm-8pm

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Workshops: Solar Living InstituteFor a complete listing of exciting summer workshops at the Solar Living Institute, visit:http://www.solarliving.org/workshops/.

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

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EVENTS

Meeting: Alameda County Plutonium Action Taskforce: Tuesday, May 15, 2007The task force is a group of residents and state and county health agencies addressing the hazardsposed by the distribution of plutonium-contaminated sludge to area residents.

Location: Supervisor Scott Haggertys Office, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton.Time: 4pm.Info: 925-443-7148, [email protected], http://www.trivalleycares.org .

Farmers Market Tour: Tuesday, May 15, 2007Join us for a beautiful and informative trip to the Berkeley Farmers market. Enjoy the smellsand tastes of spring while learning how to recognize and pick organic produce. Bring cash topurchase your delicious vegetables and fruit. Please be prompt. RSVP by 5/12.Location: Tuesday Berkeley Farmers Market, Derby St. at MLK, Jr. Way, Berkeley.Time: 5:30pm.Cost: $20.Info: 510-393-0437,[email protected] .

Barbara Kingsolver Presentation: a Benefit for the Ecology Center: Tuesday, May 15, 2007Bestselling author Barbara Kingsolver and her husband Steven Hopp have written a new book,Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life. Kingsolvers first book of narrative nonfictionis an absorbing and provocative chronicle of how she and her family vowed to spend a yeareating a locally-produced diet. The authors will give a talk, presentation, and book signing.Proceeds will benefit the Ecology Centers Berkeley Farmers Markets and the EdibleSchoolyard. Tickets available at Codys on May 1, or by phone.Location: First Congregational Church of Berkeley, 2345 Channing Way, Entrance on Dana,Berkeley.Time: 7:30pm.Cost: $15 ($40 ticket admits two with preferred seating, and includes a copy of the book).Info: 510-845-9092, http://www.kingsolver.com/home/index.asp .

Lecture: Birds and Bears of Churchill, Manitoba: Tuesday, May 15, 2007Join photographer Eleanor Briccetti as she shares enchanting stories of Manitobas wildlife.Included in her northern journey are Arctic foxes, a release of rehabilitated snowy owls, andpolar bears as they await the freezing of Hudson Bay and the chance to feed on fur seals. [email protected] with Birds and Bears in the subject line for a chance to win twotickets!Location: California Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard Street, SF.Time: 2pm and 7:30pm.Cost: $8Info: http://www.calacademy.org/lectures/.

Application Deadline: Student Activist Training, 7/20 - 7/26: Tuesday, May 15, 2007The Change It program is an all-expenses-paid week of grassroots educational training led by

experts from Greenpeace. The program will teach 200 dedicated full- and part-time students,ages 18 to 24, how to take on the toughest global challenges of our time. Apply online.Location: Washington, DC.Info: [email protected], http://www.changeit07.org .

Application Deadline: Kids for the Bay Summer Camp: Tuesday, May 15, 2007Join KIDS for the Bay for a week of hands-on science in the outdoors, studying the localenvironment of the San Francisco Bay Area. Get ready for playful investigation and scientificadventure. Ages 4-10. 5-day sessions.

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East Bay and San Francisco Locations. Camp programs start on 6/18 and go into August.Cost: $200-285 / week.Info: 510-985-4259, http://www.kidsforthebay.org .

Conference and Exhibition: Ecobuild America: Tuesday, May 15, 2007Ecobuild America and AEC-ST is an annual event covering green building, sustainable design,

renewable energy, and environmental planning. Attendees include design and constructiondecision-makers, AEC professionals, owners,developers, and facility managers. The exhibit features the latest green and sustainable buildingproducts, technologies, developments, and services, as well as IT solutions to help AECprofessionals design, specify, and manage their projects.Location: Anaheim Convention Center, 800 West Katella Avenue, Anaheim.Cost: $595 ($495 until 4/9 -- see website for other discounts and options).Info: 781-769-8950 ext. 11, [email protected] , http://www.ecobuildamerica.com/.

Application Deadline: 2007 Brower Youth Award: Tuesday, May 15, 2007Anyone aged 13 to 22 (as of 7/1/07) living in North America is eligible for this annual prize,awarded to six individuals who have produced results in the conservation, preservation, orrestoration of the environment. The winners receive $3000 in cash, a trip to California for the

award ceremony and wilderness camping trip, and ongoing access to resources at Earth IslandInstitute. Application must be postmarked or emailed by 5/15/07.Info: 415-788-3666 ext. 144, [email protected].

Visit the Conservatory of Flowers: Tuesday, May 15, 2007Learn about the rapid changes in tropical habitats worldwide and efforts under way to conservethese special places while viewing almost 2,000 living plant species in the conservatorysexhibits and floral displays.Time: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Cost: $1.50-$5.Location: Conservatory of Flowers, 501 Stanyan St., Golden Gate Park, S.F.Tel. (415) 666-7001Web site: www.conservatoryofflowers.org

Riparian Re-Leaf: Wednesday, May 16, 2007A hands-on habitat restoration effort to enhance the plant life found along a 3,500-foot stretch ofstream that has in-stream plunge pools designed for the threatened California red-legged frog.Parent participation required. Wear outdoors clothing (long pants), hiking/mud boots (waterprooffootwear), gloves, hats, water, insect repellant, and sunscreen. Registration is required.Time: 9:00 a.m.-noon.Location: Diablo Foothills Regional Park, 1700 Castle Rock Rd., Walnut Creek.Tel. (510) 544-2340Web site: www.ebparks.org/volunter/wildlifevolhtm

Volunteer: Native Nursery in Palo Alto: Wednesday, May 16, 2007Save 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, andother maintenance associated with growing native wetland plants. Part of ongoing wetlandrestoration with our site partner, the Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve. RSVP.Location: Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve, End of Embarcadero Rd., Palo Alto.Time: 1pm - 3pm.Info: 510-452-9261, [email protected] , http://www.savesfbay.org/bayevents .

International Permaculture Conference: Wednesday, May 16, 2007

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The theme of the conference will be: Greening our Economy with the Principles ofPermaculture. The Conference will be organized around three panels, each covering six themes.The panels are: Successful Banking Strategies, Successful Business Strategies and SuccessfulInnovative Strategies. Participants must reserve and pay for tickets on-line. For those who cannotpay online, special arrangements can be made with the IPC8 secretariat. Some tickets will alsobe available at the door.

Info: http://www.ipc8.org/entrypage.php .Gathering: Green Drinks: Wednesday, May 16, 2007East Bay Green Drinks is a monthly gathering of people interested in sustainability, includinggreen business, architecture, design, organics, clean energy and other topics. We get togetherevery third Wednesday of every month, at the beautiful rooftop garden at Triple Rock Brewery.As always, Triple Rock Brewery is taking $2 off pitchers for our group.Location: Triple Rock Brewery, 1920 Shattuck Avenue, at Hearst Street, Berkeley.Time: 5:30pm - 8pm.Info: 510-282-5151, [email protected] .

Volunteer: Quail Habitat Restoration: Wednesday, May 16, 2007Save the Quail habitat restoration workday.

Location: Harding Park, corner of Sunset Blvd. and Lake Merced Blvd., SF.Time: 10am - 1pm.Info: 510-843.2222, [email protected].

Green Energy: Wednesday, May 16, 2007An Introduction to Renewable Energy Technologies by Alfredo Zaparolli. Join us for anenlightening seminar about current renewable energy technologies. See various technologiesfrom geothermal to photovoltaic and explain how they are applied to our life.Time: 6:00pm - Hors dOeuvre & Wine ReceptionLocation: TECHLINEA, 577 Howard StreetCost: FreeInfo: 415.836.9140, www.techlinea.comRSVP: [email protected]

Sustainable MBA OPEN HOUSE: Wednesday, May 16, 2007Hear an inspiring faculty panel presentation and learn about the MBA in SustainableManagement program integrating environmental and socially responsible values into everycourse. Meet current students and graduates and get your questions answered during the 30-minute Q&A time. With a Presidio MBA, youll gain the practical business skills you need tocreate a more sustainable world as well as further your career goals.Location: Presidio School of Management, Fort Mason Center, Golden Gate Roomat the intersection of Marina Blvd. & Buchanan St.Time: 6-8PMRSVP: [email protected] or (415) 561-6555Cost: Free, Light refreshments will be served.

The Business and Shareholder Value of a Carbon Footprint: Thursday, May 17, 2007Panelists:

- Pacific Gas & Electric - featured in the recent CalPERS/CalSTRS investor study on theutility sector, Wendy Pulling, Director of Environmental Policy

- Forward Management investment advisors to the Sierra Club Mutual Funds, GarvinJarbusch, Director

- TruCost a leading environmental research firm, Mike Wallace, Vice President, NorthAmerican Operations

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- Moderator: Elliot Hoffman, President, New Voice of BusinessSponsored by the Bay Area Alliance for Sustainable Communities, New Voice of Business,Business Council on Climate Change, and Environmental EntrepreneursTime: 9am to 11amLocation: San Francisco TBDCost: $15

RSVP: [email protected]: 415-352-3648

Bike to Work Day: Thursday, May 17, 2007Celebrate bicycling as a healthy and viable form of transportation. On where to find an energizerstation near you or other Bike to Work Day activities go to www.EBBC.org or www.511.org.

Sustainability and the Natural Step (TNS): Thursday, May 17, 2007Right now, there are many changes occurring in the world, the most obvious is climate changeand the new mainstream attention towards sustainability. There are dozens of frameworks andstrategies for dealing with these changes, and yet there is little discussion about the meaning ofsustainability for individuals and organizations. If we want to move in a sustainable direction wemust first understand what it means at a basic level: what is sustainability in principle, and how

can we develop technologies and cultures that are sustainable? As business leaders, we have animportant role in shaping the emerging paradigm. This presentation will focus on understandingprinciples for sustainability so that we can design from a whole systems perspective and truly becreative. Strategic Sustainability Consulting is pleased to offer Principles of Sustainability, aninteractive webinar designed to help participants understand a conceptual model forsustainability so that our decisions are rooted in conscious actions.Time: 1:00PM 2:30PM ESTCost: $50Register www.sustainabilityconsulting.com (click Events)

Ecocity Film and Art Event: Curitiba: Thursday, May 17, 2007Convenient truths: urban solutions from Curitiba, Brazil with the film makers. Also, art, music,dance, poetry, and painting with optional audience participation. A brief auction of artwork willbenefit Curitiba.Location: Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave, near Dwight Way, Berkeley.Time: 7pm - 10pm.Cost: requested donation $5 and up - no one turned away.Info: 510-663-2594, [email protected] .

Workshop: PV 201: Intro to PV Design and Installation: Thursday, May 17, 2007 Designed for contractors, electricians and others with electrical backgrounds who are interestedin PVas well as handy homeowners who will actively participate in their solar systeminstallation. The first day will quickly review the material from PV 101 in an intensive format,with more detail on the more advanced topics such as equipment selection, overview of codeissues, battery back up, and system sizing based on financial returns. The second day will be anintensive hands-on session quickly assembling a non-battery system, and then assembling a

typical battery based system. If you feel confident with the basics of PV, electricity andefficiency, start with this course or the non-hands-on version, PV 203. For the beginner, thiscourse works as a sequel to the PV 101 and 102 series. Prerequisite: PV 101 and 102, orequivalent experience.Location: Real Goods Solar Living Center, 13771 S. Highway 101, Hopland.Time: 9am - 5pm.Cost: $240.Info: 707-744-2017, [email protected],http://solarliving.org/store/product.asp?catid=13&pid=1628 .

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Panel: Business and the Carbon Footprint: Thursday, May 17, 2007Interested in reducing your carbon footprint, but unsure of the costs and benefits? Learn how toincrease profitability (and investor returns) by going green. Businesses: hear from a best-in-classgreen business about measuring, managing and reducing your carbon footprint, effectivereporting of carbon footprints to key stakeholders, and assessing the financial and reputational

benefits. Investors: learn how to evaluate the carbon footprint of your portfolio and assess bothrisk and environmental benefit. RSVP via email.Location: SF.Time: 9am - 11am.Cost: $15.Info: 415-352-3648, [email protected].

Meeting and Potluck: Berkeley Community Gardening Collaborative: Thursday, May

17, 2007Please bring something to share. We will pack in and pack out our trash, and in case of rain wewill meet in the cooking classroom.Location: LeConte Elementary School Garden, 2241 Russell St., Berkeley.Time: 6:30pm.

Info: 510-883-9096,http://www.ecologycenter.org/bcgc/.

Urban Alliance for Sustainability Green Movie Night: Thursday, May 17, 2007Earth Walls: Cob and Straw Bale Construction in WisconsinOrganizers, entrepreneurs, and community volunteers at Madisons Willy St. Co-op and in ruralWisconsin build with cob for a community place-making project. Participants celebrate the funof natural building and talk about how to change conventional construction so that similarprojects can catch on in cities. Includes demonstrations of foundations, cob mixing and wall-building, and lime plastering.Placemaking: An Antidote to SprawlPlacemaking--local efforts involving residents, city government, the business community, andother stakeholders to identify and revitalize underutilized public spaces--can provide aframework for design improvements that will transform a communitys public spaces into a

network of vital, comfortable community places. The process upgrades existing public spacesthrough small-scale, short-term projects such as traffic calming, pedestrian improvements andstreet furniture. In partnership with Livable Oregon, The Project for Public Spaces conductedplacemaking workshops in cities and towns across the state of Oregon, and this 15-minute videouses these towns as case studies to illustrate the principles of placemaking.

Time: Doors @ 6pm, Movie @ 6:30, discussion to followLocation: Little Roxie Theater, 3125 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103For more information: http://www.uas.coop/node/541Cost: $8 or $4 for students/seniors

Cooking for Solutions Tour 2007: Friday and Saturday, May 18-19, 2007Too Hot Tamales chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger create gourmet dishes, host food

and wine adventures, and present cooking demonstrations that feature sustainable seafood andorganic ingredients. Proceeds benefit the aquariums Seafood Watch program.Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Location: Monterey Bay Aquarium, 886 Cannery Row, Monterey.Tel. (831) 648-4888

Volunteer: Endangered Salmon Need You!: Friday, May 18, 2007 - Saturday, May 19,

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Take action on Endangered Species Day, May 18th, with the Salmon Protection and WatershedNetwork (SPAWN). This years event will be part of a first-ever national celebration of thecommitment to protect and recover endangered species. Help protect and restore criticalstreamside habitats that are home to Marins endangered Coho salmon and threatened steelheadtrout. Work gloves and snacks provided. Dress in layers and bring water for work in the sun.Location: Roys Pools, San Geronimo Valley Golf Course, San Geronimo Valley Dr., San

Geronimo.Time: 10am - 2pm.Info: 415- 488-0370 ext. 112, http://www.spawnusa.org/.

National River Rally 2007: Friday, May 18, 2007River Networks National River Rally 2007 will help grassroots groups harness the power ofcitizen involvement to protect rivers and build healthier communities and watersheds. It willbring together hundreds of friends of rivers, water keepers, monitors, watchdogs, stewards,guardians and others involved in watershed protection and restoration.Location: Dolce Skamania Lodge, 1131 Skamania Lodge Way, Stevenson, WA.Info: 503-241-3506, http://www.rivernetwork.org/rally .

Volunteer: Native Nursery in Sonoma: Friday, May 18, 2007

Volunteers help with plant propagation, transplanting, watering, and other maintenanceassociated with growing native wetland plants. The nursery is managed by the SanPablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge, with support from other groups. Restoration takes placealong Tolay Creek and other wetland sites in the Refuge. RSVP.Location: San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge.Time: 1pm - 3pm.Info: 510-452-9261, [email protected], http://www.savesfbay.org/bayevents .

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, determinedand dedicated paddlers have made it possible for Support Strokes to raise over $145,000 to fight

breast 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

Volunteer: Mission Basin Expansion with Friends of the Urban Forest: Saturday, May

19, 2007Breakfast / lunch provided. RSVP by phone. Meeting location TBA.Location: SF.Time: 9am - noon.Info: 415-561-6890 ext. 110, http://www.fuf.net/calendar_news/index.html .

EcoVillages Earth Day and Spring Festival: Saturday, May 19, 2007Keynote speaker: Carl Anthony, Senior Ford Foundation Fellow, environmentalist, and socialjustice leader. 10 - 12 environmental and social justice workshops, and a healthy, deliciousluncheon.Location: EcoVillage Farm Learning Center, 21 Laurel Lane, Richmond.Time: 10am - 4pm.Cost: $25 (seniors and students $15, children under 8 free).

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Info: 510-329-1314, [email protected] , http://www.ecovillagefarm.org/.

Walk: The Santa Fe Right-of-Way: Saturday, May 19, 2007Berkeley Path Wanderers Assn. leads a 5-mile, level walk to discover art, gardens, creeks, andplay areas along the historic Santa Fe Right of Way, from University Avenue north to restoredBaxter Creek at the Richmond border. Meet at the ball court at the south end of Strawberry

Creek Park, west of Berkeley Corporation Yard. Return most of the way on BART from ElCerrito Del Norte ($1.40 fare). Bring water and snack. Wheelchairs and strollers can make thiswalk with a 3-block detour.Location: Strawberry Creek Park, Bancroft, below Acton, Berkeley.Time: 10am.Cost: Free.Info: 510-540 7223, [email protected], http://www.berkeleypaths.org/events/meetings.htm

Volunteer: Golden Gate National Parks Trails Forever Team: Saturday, May 19, 2007Help repair and maintain trails, construct new routes, and protect sensitive natural habitat inMarin, the Presidio, San Francisco, and San Mateo. Your stewardship will help create andmaintain a world-class trail system for our community to enjoy. Enjoy a fun and rewardingexperience, and meet others, like you, who love the trails!

Location: SF.Time: 9am - noon.Info: 415-561-3068, [email protected],http://www.parksconservancy.org/calendar/index.asp?event=296 .

Volunteer: Marina Tree Care with Friends of the Urban Forest: Saturday, May 19, 2007This is not planting! Tree care is less physical, more cerebral, but just as much fun. Learn thetricks of the pros and the science of trees by working on trees planted by FUF either 3 years or18 months ago. New volunteers attend a workshop during the workday to learn what its allabout. Meeting location TBA. RSVP by phone. Rain cancels.Location: SF.Time: 9am - 12:30pm.Info: 415-561-6890 ext. 102, http://www.fuf.net/calendar_news/index.html .

Fundraiser: Ride for the Wild!: Saturday, May 19, 2007A 35-mile ride through the scenic backroads of Nevada Countys Gold Country to supportCalifornias last wild places. Fee includes an afternoon barbeque reception with food and localwine at Suncrest Vineyards in Penn Valley. Bring three or more friends and receive the Party of4 reduced rate of $75 each. The ride will begin and end at Suncrest Vineyards. You will windthrough the rolling Sierra Nevada foothills with a stop in historic downtown Nevada City.Location: Suncrest Vineyards, in Penn Valley.Time: 9am.Cost: $100 tax-deductible Registration Fee.Info: 510-451-1450, http://www.calwild.org/action/alert_3.6.07.php .

Workshop: Introduction to Alameda County Bioregional Ecology: Saturday, May 19,

2007A field immersion workshop conveniently located in the Sausal Creek restoration area ofDimond Park (Fruitvale Avenue at Lyman entrance) in Oakland. A holistic ecological approachto identifying and understanding Northern Californias unique climate, weather, soil,landforms, watersheds, and native wildlife. Emphasis is on observation of natural characteristics,discussing interrelationships, and practicing hands-on learning techniques in the beautifulenvironment along Sausal Creek. RSVP.Location: Dimond Park, Oakland.Cost: $35 - $75 sliding scale (limited scholarships and exchanges available).

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Info: 415-285-6556, [email protected] , http://www.planetdrum.org/.

Art Exhibit: Yosemite: Art of an American Icon: Saturday, May 19, 2007Organized by the Museum of the American West, Autry National Center, in Los Angeles, theexhibition looks at Yosemites changing visual identity and cultural role as a national andinternational destination, and the response by artists to its transition from an ideal of wilderness

to a commercial and often congested venue.Location: Oakland Museum of CA, 1000 Oak St., @ 10th St., Oakland.Cost: Free with museum admission.Info: 510-238-4740, [email protected] , http://www.museumca.org/.

Medicine Disposal, Thermometer Exchange, and E-Waste Collection: Saturday, May 19,2007Thermometers: Bring any number of mercury (silver liquid) thermometers in two plastic zipperbags, and receive a free digital thermometer. Medicine: Bring any medication in originalcontainers with personal information marked out. Acceptable e-waste: computer monitors,computers/computer components, televisions, VCR & DVD players, toner cartridges, printers,fax machines, copiers, telephone equipment, cell phones, MP3 players. Unacceptable e-waste:No appliances, batteries, microwaves, paints, pesticides, etc. For these items, contact your local

household hazardous waste facility.Location: 6475 Christie Way, at 65th Street, Emeryville.Time: 9am - 3pm.Info: 866-335-3373, http://www.noewaste.com/index.php .

Class: Bike Safety Part 2: On-Road Instruction: Saturday, May 19, 2007The class provides an opportunity to put into practice what was learned in the Day 1Street Skills class, including emergency maneuvers and riding in various traffic conditions, totest your knowledge of vehicular cycling skills. Bicycle required.Location: MTC Conference Room, 101 Eighth St., at Lake Merritt BART, Oakland.Time: 10am - 4pm.Cost: Free.Info: 510-548-7433, [email protected] , http://www.ebbc.org/.

Berkeley Climate Action Kick-Off: Saturday, May 19, 2007Hear concrete ideas for reducing your emissions, take a pledge to do your part to meet ourcommunitys emissions reduction goals, brainstorm on how we can meet our Measure Ggreenhouse gas reduction targets, and take home free energy-efficient light bulbs and giftcertificates! The events co-sponsors include: Mayor Tom Bates, KyotoUSA, The Sierra Club,Sustainable Berkeley, Shotgun Players, The Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, The EcologyCenter, StopWaste.org, and the Transportation and Land Use Coalition.Location: Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Ave, @ MLK, Berkeley.Time: 10am - noon.Cost: Free.Info: 510-981-7100, http://www.cityofberkeley.info/mayor/GHG/index.htm .

Workshop: Solar Ovens: Cooking, Building, and Buying: Saturday, May 19, 2007Learn how to prepare healthy vegetables, grains, and beans, as well as tender meat dishes andbread with the Suns energy. You can modify your favorite recipes for use in your solar oven.Learn heating and aiming techniques. Construction principles, various designs, and materials willbe covered. Solar ovens and cookbooks will be available for purchase. 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: 10:30am - 12:30pm.Cost: $24.

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Info: 650-493-6072, http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org .

Open House: New College School of Humanities: Saturday, May 19, 2007Get a Degree to Change the World! School of Humanities cordially invites you to ourUndergraduate and Graduate Open House. Admissions Application Fee waived for all attendees.Faculty, students, alumni, and staff will be present to address questions. Refreshments served.

RSVP via email.Location: New College of California Creamery, 780 Valencia St., between 18th and 19th, SF.Time: 12:30pm.Info: [email protected] , http://www.newcollege.edu .

Performance to Save the Oaks: Rockin Solidarity Labor Chorus: Saturday, May 19,2007The Bay Area Rockin Solidarity Labor Chorus and the Freedom Song Network will perform atthe Memorial Oak Grove in Berkeley. This performance is to show solidarity with the tree sittersand the wider community of local citizens, UC Berkeley students, staff, faculty, and alumni inthe struggle to save this irreplaceable ecosystem and to site the building of the athletic facility atan alternative site away from the earthquake fault.Location: Memorial Oak Grove, East side of UC campus just off of Gayley Road, Berkeley.

Time: 2pm - 3:30pm.Cost: Free.Info: 510-649-1423, [email protected] .

Volunteer: Bird Count: Saturday, May 19, 2007Working in small teams, youll choose one of eight routes to observe and record approximately20 species that indicate the health of the Presidios bird habitat. Snacks and monitoringclipboards (with map route, bird visuals, and recording forms) provided. Meet on steps withbinoculars, comfortable walking shoes, and a water bottle. RSVP by phone.Location: Crissy Field Center, Presidio, Bldg. 603, @ Mason & Halleck, SF.Time: 8:30am - noon.Info: 415-561-4449.

Volunteer: Restore Wetlands in San Rafael: Saturday, May 19, 2007Join 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.Location: San Rafael.Time: 9am - noon.Info: 510-452-9261, [email protected] , http://www.savesfbay.org/bayevents .

Opening: Green Fusion Design Centers Gallery Space: Saturday, May 19, 2007We are grateful to all the people who have supported us over the years and helped make this

expansion possible. Meet our green community and help celebrate with good food, great peopleand lots of fun. Please register by phone.Location: Green Fusion Design Center, 14 Greenfield Ave, San Anselmo.Time: 5pm - 8pm.Cost: Free.Info: 415-454-0174, http://www.greenfusiondesigncenter.com/.

Save the Bay Restoration Projects: Saturday, May 19, 2007Restore wetland habitat at various habitats throughout the Bay Area. Go to the Web site forschedule and signup. RSVP required. Free. Web site: www.savesfbay.org/bayevents.

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Green Fusion Design Center Grand Opening Party: Saturday, May 19, 2007Look for exciting new additions in bedding, flooring, walls finishes, countertops and cabinetry.Come help celebrate with good food, great people and lots fun!Time: 5:00-8:00pmLocation: 20 Greenfield Avenue directly in front of our current showroom at 14 Greenfield

Avenue (San Anselmo)RSVP: (415) 454-0174Info: www.gfdc1.comCOST: free

REI Berkeley Flat Repair Class: Sunday, May 20, 2007Location: 1338San Pablo Ave http://rei.com/berkeley or 510.527.4140Time: 10:00am-2:00pmMore information posted on www.EBBC.org.

Hidden Gems of Berkeley Bike Family Ride: Sunday, May 20, 2007Cycling tour of Berkeleys strange and unfamiliar, cultural and natural features Ride has minorinclines. Bring a lunch, snack, and water. Meet at Halcyon Court (Prince Street, west of

Telegraph).Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.More information posted on www.EBBC.org.

Green Home Tour / Green Building Fair: Sunday, May 20, 2007Green Home Tour in Marin and Sonoma Counties Build It Green returns to the North Bay tooffer the second Green Home Tour in Marin and Sonoma Counties. The self-guided tour willshowcase 15 green homes throughout the two counties. Guidebooks are now available online oryou can purchase them at local retail locations beginning 4/23. Volunteers needed!Time: 10am - 5pm.Cost: $15.Info: 510-845-0472 ext. 106, [email protected],http://www.builditgreen.org/tours/index.cfm?fuseaction=marin_sonoma ..

Harvesting Art from the Land: Sunday, May 20, 2007Marin Agricultural Land Trusts 10th anniversary show and sale of western Marin Countylandscape art, including paintings of the 58 family farms that have been permanently protectedby Marin Agricultural Land Trust.Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Cost: Free.Location: Druids Hall, Town Square, Nicasio Valley Rd., Nicasio.For more information: (415) 663-1158; www.malt.orgEarthTeams Environmental Film Festival and Awards Ceremony: Sunday, May 20, 2007Join us for a screening of the student- created Our School/Our Planet videos, a viewing of TheGreen Screen, the opening of the 2007-08 Visuals and Voices, eco-Art, poetry, photographytraveling show, silent auction, refreshments, and mingling with EarthTeam students andteachers! Film festival from 2pm - 4pm, reception from 4pm - 5pm.Location: Expression College for Digital Arts, 6601 Shellmound St., Emeryville.Time: 2pm - 5pm.Info: 510-704-4030, [email protected] .

Sustainable Samplings from the Sea: Sunday, May 20, 2007

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Taste a savory selection from the sea! On 5/6, 6/13, and 5/20, the Academy will highlightsustainable food options associated with the ocean, including fresh oysters from Ports Seafood(May 6 & 13).Location: California Academy of Sciences, 875 Howard Street, SF.Time: 1pm - 3pm.Info: http://www.calacademy.org/events/calendar/.

Bike Tour of Oakland: Sunday, May 20, 2007Explore Oakland and its environs with the museums bike-tripping docents. This months trip isto Arrowhead Marsh. The leisurely paced tours are about five miles long, with no hills. Meet at10th Street entrance. Reservations required.Location: Oakland Museum of CA, 1000 Oak St., @ 10th St., Oakland.Time: 10am - noon.Cost: Free.Info: 510-238-3514, [email protected], http://www.museumca.org/cal-public/index.cgi .

EcoHouse Greywater Tour: Sunday, May 20, 2007Learn about the first permitted residential constructed wetland greywater system in California!We will discuss the principles and process of safely irrigating with shower, bathroom sink, and

laundry waste water. Workshop includes a 1 hour slide show on graywater design and theapplication process. Limited seating during presentations so please schedule for a time slotoffered every hour. Return home with ideas and plans of your own. Teacher: John Russell,greywater designer, with Babak Jacinto Tondre, graywater organizer.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] .

Kensington Farmers Market Smart and Green Day: Sunday, May 20, 2007Home energy audit sign-up, halogen torchiere exchange (both 10am-12noon only - bring PG&Ebill copy), mercury thermometer exchange (seal in two Ziploc bags), compact fluorescent lightbulb giveaway and free East Bay Bicycle Map. Quantities are limited. Program sponsored by

California Youth Energy Services, Save The Bay, 511.org, PG&E, EBMUD, Kensington GirlScout Troop 24 and Arlington Ace Hardware.Location: Kensington Farmers Market, Arlington @ Amherst, Kensington.Time: 10am - 2pm.Cost: Free.Info: Kay Reed, 510-528-7215.

Green Building Fair: Sunday, May 20, 2007Learn more about the latest green products, materials and technologies. Purchase the home tourguidebook. Enjoy morning refreshments. Experience green product demonstrations. Meetmanufacturer reps and other industry leaders.Location: Goodman Building Supply, 775 Redwood Highway, Mill Valley.Time: 10am - 3pm.

Cost: Free.Info: 510-845-0472 ext. 106, [email protected],http://www.builditgreen.org/tours/index.cfm?fuseaction=marin_sonoma .

Celebration and Exhibit Opening: From Creeks to Coastline: ... Bay Watershed:Sunday, May 20, 2007Celebrate and learn about our local San Francisco Bay Watershed. Enjoy hands-on art activities,informal tours by 5th grade Oakland student guides in the Natural Sciences Gallery, and theopening of a student exhibition on local watershed stewardship.

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Location: Oakland Museum of CA, 1000 Oak St., @ 10th St., Oakland.Time: 1pm - 4pm.Cost: Included with museum admission.Info: http://www.museumca.org/cal-public/index.cgi .

4th Annual PIBA Regulatory Conference: Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Attendees will be provided with comprehensive and focused discussions from regulatoryrepresentatives and subject matter experts on pertinent issues that all of our businesses, clients,EH&S and consulting professionals face on a daily basis.Location: Applied Materials, 3050 Bowers Ave., Building 1, Santa Clara, CA 95054. Proceedbetween Buildings 1 and 2, follow signs to AGU Parking/AGU Lobby (do not use main lobbyentrance)Time: 8:15AM 3:45PMCost: $55 Members; $195 Non-membersFor more information: http://www.piba.org/pdfs/PIBA_4th_Annual_Regulatory_Flyer.pdf2007 Bay Area Vendor Fair: Thursday, May 24, 2007The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District, City of Oakland, City & County of SanFrancisco, Port of Oakland, East Bay Municipal Utility District, State of California Department

of General Services (DGS), Bechtel, California Department of Transportation, URS Corporation,Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Alameda County, U. S. Department of Commerce - MinorityBusiness Development Agency and U. S. Small Business Administration, San Francisco BayArea Water Transit Authority, Alameda County, General Services, Small BusinessAdministration, San Francisco District Office, San Francisco Metropolitan Transit Authority,East Bay Small Business Development Center, Joe Partida & Associates are proud to present theBay Area Vendor Fair 2007. This years theme New Perspectives for Growth and Successfocuses on continuing to move the small business community ahead towards a more positive andprogressive business and economic future. Promoting partnerships, generating contractingopportunities with both private and public sectors, and offering business solutions are just a fewexamples of the hosting agencies commitment to growth. Join us and capitalize on this uniqueopportunity for your business to grow to the next level.Time: 8:30AM 3:30PM

Location: Oakland Marriott City Center, 1001 Broadway, Oakland, CAFor more information: 510-464-6950 or http://www.bayareavendorfair.com/.

Beyond Green - Drawing on Nature: Tuesday, May 22, 2007Current green practice is primarily directed at mitigating the environmental impacts of buildings.Though this is an important beginning, a transition to an environmentally sustainable future willinvariably parallel the rate and extent to which we model all human enterprise, includingbuildings, infrastructure, and settlement patterns on natural systems and processes. Dr. Ray Cole,Professor and Director of the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture at theUniversity of British Columbia, will discuss theories and case studies of buildings, exploringcurrent green design, industrial and construction ecology, biophylia and biomimicry, adaptive,restorative, and regenerative design. Dr. Cole will review the ways and extent that naturalsystems and processes are evidenced in current green design, and he will explore the lessons that

can be drawn from nature as we look for legitimate concepts and models to shape future practice.Instructor: Raymond Cole, Ph.D.Time: 9:00 am to 12:30 pmLOCATION: PG&Es Pacific Energy Center 851 Howard Street, b/t 4th and 5th (SF)Info: http://www.pge.com/pecCost: Free

Toxic Chemicals and Pesticides - Biomonitoring the Chemicals in Your Body: Tuesday,

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Davis Baltz, Commonweal/Health Care Without HarmTime: 7 9 pmLocation: Acterra Conference Room 3921 E. Bayshore Road, Palo AltoCost: Free to Acterra members; $5 non-membersInfo: (650) 903-3419 or [email protected]

EcoTuesday Networking Forum: Tuesday, May 22, 2007EcoTuesday 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.Time: 7pm - 9pmLocation: Serrano Hotel, 405 Taylor Street, San FranciscoRSVP: www.ecotuesday.comCost: FREEInfo: [email protected] Sustainable Business Alliance Networking Lunch: Thursday, May 23, 2007Time: 12:00 to 1:30pmLocation: varies - Pleasant Asian Cuisine 5901 Owens Drive, Pleasanton

RSVP: Steve Melgoza 925-371-6732COST: $12.00TVSBA is a non-profit membership organization committed to sustainable business policies andpractices. Many members are Alameda & Contra Costa certified Green Businesses.RSVP: [email protected] 2007 Conference: Thursday, May 23-24, 2007Cleantech 2007 is the worlds largest multi-disciplinary and multi-sector conference on globalsustainability addressing advancements in traditional technologies, emerging technologies andclean business practices. Cleantech 2007 is co-located with the 10th annual Nanotech 2007,TechConnect 2007 and associated Trade Show and Venture Programs.Location: Santa Clara Convention CenterInfo: www.Cleantech2007.com

Interface Green Film Series presents: Design e2, narrated by Brad Pitt: Thursday, May 24,

2007A new episode will be shown each month.Time: 5pm (Wine and light fare) 6pm Film Showing (30 minutes)Location: InterfaceFLOR Showroom, 564 Pacific Avenue at Kearny (SF)COST: FreeINFO: [email protected] Building 101: Wednesday, May 30, 2007This workshop introduces basic concepts, techniques, products, and benefits for building orremodeling a green home. Topics covered include energy and water conservation, selectinggreen materials, and indoor air quality issues. The workshop will also provide ways to startthinking green and asking a builder the right questions to ultimately get a higher quality home.To register for this event click here.Time: 7:00pm-9:00pmCost: $20.00Location: San Rafael City Hall, 1400 5th Avenue, San Rafael, CAPresenter: Marc RichmondInfo: http://www.builditgreen.org/registration/index.cfm?fuseaction=moreinfo

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This workshop introduces basic concepts, techniques, products, and benefits for building orremodeling a green home. Topics covered include energy and water conservation, selectinggreen materials, and indoor air quality issues. The workshop will also provide ways to startthinking green and asking a builder the right questions to ultimately get a higher quality home.Registration opening soonTime: 7:00pm-9:00pm

Cost: $20.00Location: Petaluma Community Center, 320 North McDowell Boulevard, Petaluma, CAPresenter: Marc RichmondInfo: http://www.builditgreen.org/registration/index.cfm?fuseaction=moreinfoEast Bay Sustainable Business Summit: Thursday, May 31, 2007We have entered the era of green business, and no region of the country takes this movementmore seriously than the Bay Area. So does the East Bay Business Times, which is why ourpublication - in conjunction with title sponsor Community Bank of the Bay - will be staging itsfirst green business event, The East Bay Sustainable Business Summit. The gathering -- alsosponsored by Argo Insurance Group, StopWaste.org, Guava Films, Studio Blue and the law firmof Wendel Rosen Black and Dean -- will be staged Thursday, May 31, 5:30-8 p.m. at thePleasanton Hilton, 7050 Johnson Road. Featured will be food, drink and networking, followed

by an interactive panel discussion with audience participation from start to finish.

Global Exchanges 7th Annual Human Rights Awards: Thursday, May 31, 2007Global Exchanges Human Rights Awards are grounded in our commitment to ensuring that therights outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights are respected and upheld by ourworlds governments and private institutions. Since our founding in1988, we have partnered withindividuals and organizations throughout the world to educate about threats to political,economic, social and environmental justice and activate individuals and communities to confrontthese effectively. With these annual awards, Global Exchange recognizes the contributions ofindividuals and organizations to human rights in their own countries and around the world.Location: Giftcenter Pavilion, 888 Brannan St., San Francisco, CA 94103Time: Reception (6:30pm); Prize Drawing (6:30-9:45pm); Dinner Program (7:30-9:30pm);Dancing until 10:30pm

For more information: http://www.humanrightsaward.org/index.

2007 BALLE Conference 5th International Gathering: May 31-June 2, 2007The BALLE 5th Annual Conference will bring together innovators and entrepreneurs whobelieve in developing local living economies. The conference will facilitate the sharing andlearning of ideas on creating an economy that preserves community character and vitality,promotes economic justice, and protects ecological health and diversity. Featured speakersinclude author and entrepreneur Paul Hawken, of the Natural Capital Institute; lawyer andactivist Van Jones of Ella Baker Center for Human Rights; author David Korten of Yes!Magazine, and many moreLocation: Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley; 2220 Piedmont Ave.Berkeley, CAFor more information: http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/162287/.

25th Annual California League of Conservation Voters Environmental Leadership Awards

Gala: Friday, June 1, 2007Time: 6PM Reception; 7PM Dinner.Location: Sofitel San Francisco Bay, Redwood City, CAInfo: ecovote.org/awards

SBA Monthly Networking Lunch: Friday, June 1, 2007

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Time: 12:00 - 1:30PMLocation: Swans Market Co-Housing, 930 Clay Street, downtown Oakland. Near 12th StreetBART

E-Waste Recycling Events: Friday June 1, 2007 and Saturday June 2, 2007Got E-Waste? Recycle unwanted electronic equipment at a FREE e-waste recycling event

happening at Electronic Waste Management, 1900 Marina Blvd., Suite B (enter from MercedSt.), in San Leandro, on Friday, June 1st from 12:00PM until 5:00PM, and Saturday, June 2ndfrom 9:00AM until 3:00PM. Drop off is FREE and all items will be recycled. Visitwww.noewaste.com or call toll free, (866) 335-3373 for electronic items accepted and eventinfo. Sponsored by Electronic Waste Management, a state-approved e-waste collector.

Ecology Centers Berkeley Farmers Markets presents Strawberry Family Fun Fest:

Saturday, June 2, 2007Strawberry Family Fun Festival a whole day of free fun for the whole family-a part ofcelebrating 20 years of the Ecology Centers Berkeley Farmers Markets. Featuring liveperformances and hands-on activities, and strawberry shortcake (there will be four other 20thanniversary events). Co-sponsored by Bananas (a non-profit child care referral and supportagency), Parents Press (The SF Bay Areas Locally Owned Parent Newspaper), and the

Downtown Berkeley YMCA.Time: 10 am to 3 pmLocation: Center St @ MLK (Berkeley)For more information: http://www.ecologycenter.org/bfm/2007strawberryfest.html.

Remodeling: One Green Room at a Time: Saturday, June 2, 2007Learn a comprehensive approach to remodeling that creates comfort and value through abuilding thats healthier, more energy-efficient, resource conserving, and affordable to operateand maintain. This workshop focuses on key aspects of the building, including foundations,framing, plumbing, windows, flooring, heating, and finishes. Registration opening soonTime: 9:00am-12:30pmCost: $40.00Location: San Rafael City Hall, 1400 5th Avenue, San Rafael, CAPresenter: David JohnstonInfo: http://www.builditgreen.org/registration/index.cfm?fuseaction=moreinfoGreening Albany A Community Works to Fight Global Warming: Sunday, June 3, 2007Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Location: Albany Middle School.For more information: http://www.albanyca.org/.

UC Davis Extension - Hazardous Waste Generator Training: Wednesday, June 6, 2007State and federal law requires annual and initial hazardous waste training for generators ofhazardous waste, which this course fulfills. Learn about federal, state and local hazardous wasteregulatory requirements as they relate to shop level; environmental managers hazardous waste

compliance activities; relevant hazardous waste rules, with a particular focus on hazardous wastegenerator requirements; typical hazardous waste notices of violation and audit findings;container management and accumulation requirements; shop level emergency response; as wellas waste minimization goals and requirements.Location: Sutter Square Galleria, 2901 K Street, Sacramento CATime: 9AM 4PMCost: $265.00For more information:http://extension.ucdavis.edu/unit/environmental_health_and_safety/course/description/?type=A&unit=occupationalandenvironmentalmanagement&SectionID=134205&prglist=HSD

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Residential Green Building Summit 2007: Thursday, June 7, 2007Learn about the latest Green building technologies and practices. See what home buildingindustry leaders are doing to create healthier, greener homes. Join builders, developers, propertyowners, designers, facility managers,brokers, and financiers.

Time: 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 PMLocation: San Jose City Hall Rotunda, San JoseCost: $100Info: [email protected] or (408) 535-8550.

Green with Style: Thursday, June 7, 2007This workshop will present information and tools that will enable participants to integrate greenstrategies and materials into their interior finish projects and create healthy, attractive, andresource-efficient spaces. Invited speakers are recognized experts in their respective fields.Topics include: comparison of green and conventional materials, benefits and drawbacks ofspecific materials, durability, maintenance, and installation info, health considerations and costrange and availability. Registration opening soonTime: 6:30pm-9:00pm

Cost: $20.00Location: Green Fusion Design Center, 14 Greenfield Avenue, San Anselmo, CAPresenter: Katy HollbacherInfo: http://www.builditgreen.org/registration/index.cfm?fuseaction=moreinfoImpact of Climate Change on North America: Thursday June 7, 2007Chris Field, founding director of the Carnegie Institutions Department of Global Ecology andProfessor of Biological Sciences at Stanford University, will discuss how rising levels ofgreenhouse gases in the atmosphere will shape climate in coming decades. For more information,on Dr. Fields work, see his biography below.Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pmCost: FreeLocation: Pacific Energy Center, 851 Howard Street, b/t 4th and 5th (SF)

Info: http://www.pge.com/pec

Championing Sustainability Workshop: Friday, June 8, 2007Championing Sustainability facilitators Miriam Karell, M.S, Kathia C. Laszlo, Ph.D., andAlexander Laszlo, Ph.D., bring decades of experience to the field of sustainability managementas consultants, researchers, and educators. They are committed to helping leaders facilitate thetransition to a sustainable economy. Learn more about their work at: www.syntonyquest.orgTime: 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.Location: Bay Conference Center, Tiburon, CAFor more information:http://www.syntonyquest.org/storage/files/Championing%20Sustainability.pdf.Register at: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaID=134817House as a System: Saturday, June 9, 2007Your home is a system and all of its parts interact with one another. Homeowners depend heavilyon a homes systems and its components, such as heating, cooling, plumbing, water heating, andelectrical. Most have little knowledge of how they operate or how they can easily be improved.This workshop covers how these systems work, how you should operate them, how you can testthem, and what basic improvements can be made. With this knowledge, you can save money onutility bills, improve indoor air quality, and conserve resources while raising your homescomfort and performance. Registration opening soonTime: 9:00am-12:30pm

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Cost: $40.00Location: Petaluma Regional Library, 100 Fairgrounds Drive, Petaluma, CAPresenter: Matt GoldenInfo: http://www.builditgreen.org/registration/index.cfm?fuseaction=moreinfoEconomic Summit 2007: Monday, June 11, 2007

Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, and Social Responsibility presented by the Cal State East BaySmall Business Development Center (SBDC), brings together small business owners,entrepreneurs, corporations, non-profits, government agencies, trade associations, and theacademic community for a series of four Sessions focused on small business growth andsustainable economic development. Each session features an afternoon of panels, workshops,keynote speakers, and a closing networking reception. A print journal accompanies each Session.Time: 12:30pm - 7pmLocation: de Young Museum, San FranciscoInfo: http://www.economicsummit2007.org

Remodeling: One Green Room at a Time: Saturday, June 16, 2007Learn a comprehensive approach to remodeling that creates comfort and value through abuilding thats healthier, more energy-efficient, resource conserving, and affordable to operate

and maintain. This workshop focuses on key aspects of the building, including foundations,framing, plumbing, windows, flooring, heating, and finishes. Registration opening soonTime: 9:00am-12:30pmCost: $40.00Location: Environmental Technology Center (ETC) at Sonoma State University, 1801 EastCotati Avenue, Rohnert Park, CAPresenter: Marc RichmondInfo: http://www.builditgreen.org/registration/index.cfm?fuseaction=moreinfoGreen with Style: Thursday, June 21, 2007This workshop will present information and tools that will enable participants to integrate greenstrategies and materials into their interior finish projects and create healthy, attractive, andresource-efficient spaces. Invited speakers are recognized experts in their respective fields.

Topics include: comparison of green and conventional materials, benefits and drawbacks ofspecific materials, durability, maintenance, and installation info, health considerations and costrange and availability. Registration opening soonTime: 6:30pm-9:00pmCost: $20.00Location: Municipal Service Center - South (MSCS), 69 Stony Circle, Santa Rosa, CAPresenter: Katy HollbacherInfo: http://www.builditgreen.org/registration/index.cfm?fuseaction=moreinfo

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JOBS ______

Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition: Associate DirectorSilicon Valley Toxics Coalition (SVTC) is a diverse grassroots coalition that engages in

research, advocacy, and organizing around the environmental and human health problems causedby the rapid growth of the high-tech electronics industry. SVTC is committed to administrativeand programmatic excellence and is seeking a self-starter who can anticipate challenges and whotakes initiative to promote systemic change. SVTC is seeking an experienced and dynamicmanager for the position of Associate Director (AD). As the leader of SVTCs managementteam, the AD is responsible for implementing, maintaining and revising office managementsystems as necessary, and is responsible for ensuring the efficient day-to-day office operations.In particular, the AD is responsible for SVTCs Finance, Operations and Human Resourcesfunctions. The AD is instrumental in meeting this commitment and maintaining SVTCsexcellence as a premier environmental health and justice organization. For more information anda detailed job description:http://svtc.etoxics.org/site/PageServer?pagename=svtc_associate_director_job_posting.

Global Footprint Network: Director of Research & StandardsGlobal Footprint Network promotes a sustainable economy by advancing the EcologicalFootprint, a tool that makes sustainability measurable. Together with our partners, we coordinateresearch, develop methodological standards, and provide decision makers with robust resourceaccounts to help the human economy operate within the Earths ecological limits. This is anexciting opportunity to spearhead the development of our core technical programs and lead atalented and growing team at Global Footprint Network. The ideal candidate will be a seasonedmanager, skilled at building consensus within diverse scientific communities, and will have aproven trackrecord of leadership during rapid growth. For more information and a detailed jobdescription: http://www.footprintnetwork.org/gfn_sub.php?content=jobs#ResearchDirector.

Global Footprint Network: Research AssociateGlobal Footprint Network is seeking Research Associates to perform research and conduct dataanalysis in support of Ecological Footprint studies. Working in teams, the Research Associatewill contribute to a variety of projects with partners and clients worldwide. A young and growingnonprofit, Global Footprint Network uses the Ecological Footprint as a metric of sustainability toinform decision-making in business and government. Working with more than 70 partnerorganizations around the world, and serving clients ranging from WWF to the EuropeanEnvironmental Agency to major corporations, our impact is large compared to the size of ourorganization. The successful candidate will have the solid quantitative and software skillsneeded to manage and conduct Ecological Footprint assessment projects, such as the Footprint ofbusiness operations, and to develop Footprint modeling applications, such as calculators, for bothstand-alone and web-based platforms. For more information and a detailed job description:http://www.footprintnetwork.org/gfn_sub.php?content=jobs#RS.

Fenton Communications: Senior Vice PresidentFenton Communications, one of the leading public interest PR firms in the country, with officesin San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and New York, is seeking a Senior Vice President for theSan Francisco office. We develop and execute strategic communications campaigns onenvironmental, public health and social justice issues, including educational equity, workplaceprotection and labor standards, child welfare, LGBT rights and land conservation. The SeniorVice President (SVP) is responsible for all aspects of management and administration forassigned clients and ensures clients receive excellent creative, high-impact, quality service fromFenton Communications. The SVP must attract and service major clients, must possess high-level issue expertise in his/her field, must provide clients with unparalleled funding and issue

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strategy counsel, and must manage and mentor assigned staff. For more information and adetailed job description: http://www.fenton.com/pages/1_about/careers.htm#svpsf.

Fenton Communications: Graphic DesignerFenton Communications, one of the countrys leading public-interest PR firms with offices inNew York, Washington, D.C., and San Francisco, seeks a strong graphic designer for full-time

employment. Applicants in all three cities are encouraged to apply. Fenton develops andexecutes strategic media campaigns on environmen

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