May 2008 Newsletter ~ San Francisco Bay Area Women's Environmental Network

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Womens Environmental NetworkMAY 2008 NEWSLETTER

EcoHouse Workshop: Local Medicinal Herbs and Your Health: Sunday, May 18, 2008 ....... 11Party with Grandmothers for the Oaks: Sunday, May 18, 2008............................................... 11Volunteer: Bernal Hilltop Native Grassland Restoration: Sunday, May 18, 2008................... 12Endangered Species Day Celebration: Sunday, May 18, 2008 ................................................ 12Mountain Bike Film Festival and Party: Sunday, May 18, 2008 ............................................. 12Bike Tour: In Search of Good Food: Sunday, May 18, 2008................................................... 12

Select Walking Tour of Native Gardens: Berkeley: Sunday, May 18, 2008............................ 13Berkeley Green Mondays: Monday May 19, 2008................................................................... 13Workshop: Marin County Transportation 2035: Monday, May 19, 2008................................ 13Class: Encouraging Healthy Eating in kids -- Seasonal Fruit Pies: Monday, May 19, 2008 ... 13Panel: Cheese in the Raw, Evaluating Risks and Rewards: Monday, May 19, 2008............... 13Films: "Greening of Cuba" & "Cerro Pelado": Monday, May 19, 2008 .................................. 14Talk: How California Can Lead In Averting Catastrophic Climate Change: Monday, May 19,2008........................................................................................................................................... 14Strawberry Tasting at the Tuesday Berkeley Farmers' Market: Tuesday, May 20, 2008......... 14Lecture: Environmental Impact--Environmental Justice: Looking into the Future: Tuesday,May 20, 2008 ............................................................................................................................ 14Workshop: Napa County Transportation 2035: Tuesday, May 20, 2008................................. 15Application Deadline: Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards: Tuesday,

May 20, 2008 ............................................................................................................................ 15East Bay Green Drinks: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 ................................................................ 15Volunteer: Native Plant Nursery Workday: Wednesday, May 21, 2008.................................. 15Regional Meeting: Transportation and Land Use Coalition (TALC): Wednesday, May 21,2008........................................................................................................................................... 15Open Space Conference: Nature Within Reach: Wednesday, May 21, 2008........................... 16Simplicity Forum: Living on the Road and Tiny Houses: Wednesday, May 21, 2008............ 16Our Greenprint for a New Clean Energy Infrastructure in the East Bay: Thursday, May 22,2008........................................................................................................................................... 16Workshop: City and County of San Francisco Transportation 2035: Thursday, May 22, 2008................................................................................................................................................... 17Exploratorium Webcast: Ice Stories: Dispatches from Polar Scientists: Thursday, May 22,2008 - Sunday, June 22, 2008................................................................................................... 17

Volunteer: SPAWN Native Plant Nursery: Friday, May 23, 2008........................................... 17Art Exhibit: "Midway Mechanique" by Paul Cesewski: Friday, May 23, 2008 - Saturday, May24, 2008..................................................................................................................................... 17Class: Introduction to the Living Food Lifestyle -- Fruit Cobblers: Saturday, May 24, 2008 . 18Class: "Solar Power Basics for Residential Customers": Saturday, May 24, 2008.................. 18Volunteer: Save the Quail Habitat Restoration Workday: Saturday, May 24, 2008 ................ 18Workshop: Vermicomposting: Saturday, May 24, 2008 .......................................................... 18Green Carnaval: "Zona Verde": Saturday, May 24, 2008 - Sunday, May 25, 2008................. 18Class: Gardening for Butterflies: Saturday, May 24, 2008....................................................... 19Hands-on Native Bee Workshop with Dr. Gordon Frankie: Saturday, May 24, 2008............. 19Two-Day Introduction to Permaculture: Saturday, May 24, 2008 ........................................... 19Strawberry Tasting at the Saturday Berkeley Farmers' Market: Saturday, May 24, 2008 ....... 19Volunteer: Habitat Restoration at San Geronimo Creek: Saturday, May 24, 2008.................. 20

Class: "Urban Bike Safety": Saturday, May 24, 2008 .............................................................. 20Vegetarian Cooking Class: Burgers & Backyard Bites: Saturday, May 24, 2008 ................... 20Wanted: Environmental Writing, Art and Photography by Youth: Sunday, May 25, 2008..... 20Party with Grandmothers for the Oaks: Sunday, May 25, 2008............................................... 20GGNRA Big Year Endangered Butterfly Hike: Sunday, May 25, 2008 .................................. 21Select Biking Tour of Native Gardens: Under the Oaks in Oakland: Sunday, May 25, 2008 . 21From the Tuolumne to the Tap: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 ......................................................... 21WEN Presents a Green Collar Jobs Discussion with Raquel Rivera-Pinderhuges: Thursday,May 29, 2008 ............................................................................................................................ 21Sustainable Building Advisor Certificate: May 30

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Sustainable Brands Conference 2008: June 2-5, 2008.............................................................. 22The Islands of San Francisco Bay: Tuesday, June 17, 2008..................................................... 22Pacific Coast Builders Conference: June 24-27, 2008 ............................................................ 22

JOBS ______....................................................................................................................... 23San Francisco Foundation: Receptionist................................................................................... 23TransFair USA: Various Openings........................................................................................... 24

Acterra: San Francisquito Watershed Council Project Director (Full-Time Position)............. 24Earthjustice: Various Openings ................................................................................................ 25Blueprint Research & Design, Inc: Analyst & Summer Associate .......................................... 25Global Fund for Women: IT Operations Manager ................................................................... 26Hesperian Foundation: Various Openings ................................................................................ 26Save the Bay: Various Openings .............................................................................................. 26Build It Green: Development Manager & Program Assistant .................................................. 27Tuolumne River Trust: Development Director......................................................................... 28Sierra Club: Various Openings ................................................................................................. 28Urban Solutions: Various Openings ......................................................................................... 29Green for All: Development Associate & Administrative Assistant........................................ 29David and Lucile Packard Foundation: Program Associate Local Grantmaking .................. 30Pacific Environment: Program Associates................................................................................ 30

Global Partners for Development: Program Coordinator ......................................................... 30Peninsula Open Space Trust: Various Openings ...................................................................... 31Center for Environmental Health: Assistant to the Executive Director.................................... 32Global Footprint Network: Various Openings.......................................................................... 32Tides Foundation: Junior Accountant ....................................................................................... 32Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District: Communications Specialist.............................. 32Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District: Real Property Specialist ................................... 33Impact Fund: Administrative Assistant .................................................................................... 33Acterra: Business Manager ....................................................................................................... 33The Watershed Project: Finance and Operations Manager....................................................... 34Center for Resource Solutions: Various Openings ................................................................... 34Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition: Project Manager ................................................................... 34California League of Conservation Voters: Communications Director ................................... 34

ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability U.S.A.: Communications Officer & IT Manager................................................................................................................................................... 35Alliance for Climate Protection: Various Openings ................................................................. 35San Francisco Parks Trust: Chief Financial Officer ................................................................. 36

ANNOUNCEMENTS

WEN Presents a Green Collar Jobs Discussion with Raquel Rivera-Pinderhuges:

Thursday, May 29, 2008

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Join WEN as we continue our popular speaker series with a discussion of Green Collar Jobs withRaquel Rivera-Pinderhughes. Dr. Rivera-Pinderhughes is a professor of Urban Studies at SanFrancisco State University and is an expert on green collar jobs, coining the term in 2004 todescribe manual labor jobs related to improvements in environmental quality. Dr. Rivera-Pinderhughes will discuss her research, including the landmark study, Green Collar Jobs: AnAnalysis of the Capacity of Green Business to Provide High Quality Jobs for Men and Women

with Barriers to Employment. Following her presentation, Dr. Rivera-Pinderhughes will lead adiscussion about the potential to harness green business growth to fight both pollution andpoverty.Time: 6:00PM 8:00PMLocation: Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists.(1924 Cedar Street at Bonita inBerkeley)

Purchase tickets for $10.00 online at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/115124340Or buy tickets at the door if the event is not sold out.

** Wine and Hors d'oeuvres will be provided by WEN **This will be a Zero Waste event

For more information: www.wencal.org or contact WEN at [email protected]~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

WEN Member SpotlightThis month's WEN Member Spotlight highlightsIlana Guassof the San FranciscoDepartment of Public Health's Green Programs group. To see the current WEN MonthlyMember Spotlight, click here.

Each month, WEN spotlights one member's story in order to explore the wide array of careersand career paths related to the environment. Please contact us at [email protected] if you'd like tobe spotlighted or if you'd like to nominate someone. Your spotlight will be displayed on ourwebsite, www.wencal.org and will be highlighted in our newsletter, with a readership of almost2,000 members.

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Volunteers and/or Board Members - League of Woman VotersThe League of Women Voters of Oakland and the League of Women Voters of Berkeley-Albany-Emeryville are looking for community leaders to serve as volunteers and/or BoardMembers. The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan, multi-issue organization thatencourages citizens to become actively involved in government. We educate and inform so thatpeople can make a difference in the community. We are active during elections and throughoutthe year. We produce programs in print, on TV, on the web, and in neighborhoods throughoutSan Francisco. We are POLITICAL and take action on issues after careful study, but we do notendorse candidates or parties. We are an inclusive and diverse organization that invites women,men, youth, and people from all communities as members and board leaders. The League hastwo distinct components: a 501(c)(3) non-profit devoted to education and a 501(c)(4) devoted toadvocacy and political action.What you get?

- The opportunity to lead highly visible projects.- A chance to engage with community leaders and elected officials.- Board experience with a venerable and respected organization.- The chance to make a real difference in the political future of your community.

If you live in Oakland and want to find out more about the League of Woman Voters of Oaklandvisit www.lwvoakland.org or contact Nikki Harris at [email protected] or (510) 704-8286. Ifyou live in Berkeley, Albany or Emeryville and want to find out more about the League of

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Woman Voters of Berkeley-Albany-Emeryville visit www.lwvbae.org or contact Jean Safir [email protected] or (510) 524-9088.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Free Green Career ResourceThe Green Careers Resource Guide was originally developed in 2007 by Jim Cassio as a free e-

book/resource guide for attendees of the 2007 International Career Development Conference.However, due to the demand for the material, Cassio has continued to make it available as a freedownload on his website - www.cassio.com - and has now updated it with new content (as ofMay 1, 2008). The resource guide has proved popular to career counselors, workforcedevelopment professionals, students, job seekers and career explorers throughout the U.S. - alllooking for the latest information on green jobs and careers. Can you help with a referral?Cassio is now also looking for potential interviewees who are green and work in the followingoccupations. If you can help with one or more referrals, please contact Jim Cassio at (916) 984-9615.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Help Me Rhonda! Help Help Me Rhonda!Rhonda Chaikin, owner of HMR Associates (Help Me Rhonda!) and WEN member, specializes

in providing business and marketing consulting services to help establish and promote green andsustainable practices and opportunities. Working with the business community, governmentalagencies, and non-profit organizations, HMR Associates (Help Me Rhonda!) offers thefollowing services:

- Assists businesses and organizations wishing to implement or expand green businesspractices

- Establishes and implements innovative and creative marketing strategies to promotegreen and socially-responsible events, programs, and services

- Serves as an eclectic source for connecting businesses with information and resources inthe green community

For more info, please visit www.hmrassociates.net or contact Rhonda at (925) 284-0705; [email protected] offer for WEN members- hour free telephone consultation.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Volunteer: Weed Warriors and Wonder WomenHave you wanted to participate in habitat restoration, but not been able to find the time on aSaturday morning? Now is your chance! Acterra is taking advantage of the lovely Springweather and later daylight hours to offer Wednesday night Weed Warriors and Wonder Women(Wowkids 12 and up are also welcome.) From 6:00 - 8:00 PM every Wednesday starting April 2we will meet at the Gateway Facility on Pearson-Arastradero Preserve to conduct habitatrestoration, get great exercise, and meet new friends! Participants will assist Acterra'sStewardship Program by spreading mulch, pulling weeds, clipping seed-heads of invasive plants,eradicating pioneer populations in sensitive areas, and caretaking planted native plants. Tools,training, gloves and snacks will be provided. Please bring your own refillable water bottles.Online RSVP's are not required, but if you can drop a line to [email protected] to let us

know you are coming, it will help us ensure to have enough materials for everyone. Spring is aGORGEOUS time to be on the Preserve, and evenings are particularly lovely because theweather is cooler and the animals start to come out! Take advantage of this convenient and funvolunteer opportunity to learn about our local ecology and do something good for the earth...andfor yourself! Feel free to email with any questions - and be sure to bring your friends andfamily!

What: Wednesday evening Weed Warriors & Wonderwomen (& Wowkids over 12.)When: Wednesday evenings from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, beginning April 2.

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Where: Gateway Facility, Pearson-Arastradero Preserve, 1530 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto CA94304.Why: Good exercise, great people, educational, fun, and environmentally beneficial!Who to contact for more info: Email [email protected], or visithttp://www.arastradero.org

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Architects / Designers / Planners for Social Responsibility: The Big One Connectivity SeriesArchitects / Designers / Planners for Social Responsibility (ADPSR) works for peace,environmental protection, ecological building, social justice, and the development of healthycommunities. We believe that design practitioners have a significant role to play in the well-being of our communities. Do you want to change the world? Join ADPSR and The Big OneConnectivity Series called "The New Me is We":

- June 4~ Take Back the Commons: Dwayne Jones and Chris Carlsson ...creating socialspaces where ever you go

Time: 6-9:30 beginning with a pot luck, Pacific Energy Center, 851 Howard Street , SFRSVP: Saba Malik at [email protected]

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

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

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EVENTS

Volunteer: SPAWN Native Plant Nursery: Friday, May 16, 2008Volunteer at SPAWN's Native Plant Nursery on Fridays. All plants from Nursery will be used tohelp restore local watersheds. Bring Gloves, weather appropriate clothing, water. RSVP via

email.Location: Lagunitas.Time: 10am - 1pm.Info: 415-663-8590 x107,[email protected] , http://www.spawnusa.org/.

Workshop: Elemental Alchemy: Permaculture: Friday, May 16, 2008An immersive and experiential environment for the exchange and exploration of skills andknowledge essential to actualizing a regenerative, solutions-based post-industrial society. Ourgoals for the course are: To encourage the development of critical, creative, and empathicsolutions; To highlight the fundamental pitfalls of the scarcity model and to reframe humancivilization in a regenerative model; To investigate the concepts of symbiosis and mutualinterdependence through biological and spiritual frameworks; To identify and emulate patternsinherent in nature in art, building, and community design; To marry the similarities of engaging

with the earth through permaculture practices and engaging with the soul through alchemicaltransformation. Camping accommodations and organic meals included. Details and applicationavailable online.Cost: $995.Info: [email protected] ,http://www.transformationecology.org/public/cw_info.php?id=1

Book Event: "Stuffed and Starved": Friday, May 16, 2008Half the world is malnourished, the other half obese-both symptoms of the corporate foodmonopoly. To show how a few powerful distributors control the health of the entire world, RajPatel conducts a global investigation. What he uncovers is shocking-the real reasons for faminein Asia and Africa, an epidemic of farmer suicides, and the false choices and conveniences insupermarkets. Yet he also finds hope-in international resistance movements working to create amore democratic, sustainable, and joyful food system. From seed to store to plate, "Stuffed andStarved" explains the steps to regain control of the global food economy, stop the exploitation offarmers and consumers, and rebalance global sustenance.Location: Cody's Books -- Downtown Berkeley, 2201 Shattuck @ Allston, Berkeley.Time: 7pm - 9pm.Cost: Free.Info: 510-559-9500, http://www.codysbooks.com/.

Workshop: Advanced Composting & Bin Design: Saturday, May 17, 2008You've set up your compost bin and made some of that delicious Gardener's Gold. Now you'reready to take it to the next level! Learn about do-it-yourself compost bin designs from reclaimedmaterials and participate in the hands-on construction of a bin made from salvaged materials.Further, we'll discuss urban sources for the greens and browns your compost pile needs and learnthe science behind Carbon / Nitrogen ratios, both in the pile and of individual materials. ROTON! Pre-register by phone or email.Location: Garden for the Environment, 7th Ave., @ Lawton St., SF.Time: 10am - Noon.Cost: $5, no one turned away for lack of funds.Info: 415-731-5627, [email protected] ,http://www.gardenfortheenvironment.org/.

Volunteer: Habitat Restoration for Endangered Species: Saturday, May 17, 2008

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The GGNRA Big Year is a race against time to see-- and save-- the park's endangered species.Join Greg Reza of the Marin Open Space District to restore habitat for the endangered TiburonPaintbrush and to enjoy the great outdoors in your local park! RSVP required.Location: 125 Endeavor Dr., Corte Madera.Time: 9am - 1pm.Info: 415-507-2818, http://www.ggnrabigyear.org/.

Workshop: Plant Propagation and Container Gardening: Saturday, May 17, 2008The Source collective will be holding events every Saturday in May. Stop by our blanket (youcan locate us by the giant dandelion near the palm trees) to learn new skills and meet other folksinterested in urban food systems. We'll show you how to take cuttings, make divisions, collectseeds and share other methods of creating plants for free. We'll also demonstrate how oldcontainers can be reused for planting.Location: Dolores Park, between 19th & 20th, SF.Time: 1pm - 3pm.Cost: Free.Info: [email protected] , http://bayareasource.googlepages.com/.

Volunteer: Habitat Restoration at San Geronimo Creek: Saturday, May 17, 2008

Volunteers needed to help restore native habitat in Marin County's San Geronimo Creek. We willmeet at Roy's Pools on the San Geronimo Valley Golf Course. Directions from 101: Take SirFrancis Drake to Fairfax. Continue on SF Drake ~5 mi West of Fairfax (over the big hill, past theGolf Course). Just past the golf course, make a left onto Nicasio Valley Drive, then left onto SanGeronimo Valley Drive. Roy's Pools is on the left hand side. What to bring: Warm clothing, longpants, long sleeves, work gloves, sturdy shoes, a water bottle, or any other appropriate gear forweather conditions. Call or email for more information. Rain cancels.Time: 10am - 1pm.Info: 415-663-8590 x107, [email protected] , www.spawnusa.org .

Volunteer: Work Party at Cerrito Creek: Saturday, May 17, 2008Friends of Five Creeks volunteers return to Cerrito Creek at the foot of Albany Hill. We'll wrapup spring weeding and move downstream, freeing a beautiful stretch of low bank and willows

from invasive evergreen thornless blackberry. Fun for families! Online maps search: 3499 SantaClara Ave., El Cerrito.Location: Creekside Park, south end of Santa Clara Ave., El Cerrito.Time: 10am.Info: 510-848-9358, [email protected] , http://www.fivecreeks.org/.

Tuolomne River Trust Big Bend Bash: Saturday, May 17, 2008Tuolumne River Trust hosts the 2nd Annual Big Bend Bash along the lower banks of theTuolumne River. This year's Bash is sure to be an evening of fun for all. There'll be barbequecatered by Tresetti's World Caffe, beverages to quench your thirst, tours of the restoration site,games to play, canoe rides on the Tuolumne River itself, kayak demos by REI, and live music byBay Area musician Elliot Randall. So gather your friends and family and join us for an eveningof fun on the River. Adult tickets purchased in advance of the event will be offered at a $5

discount. Tickets are available by calling or emailing with "BBB Tickets" in the subject line.Location: 4507 Broyle Road, Modesto.Time: 4pm - 8pm.Cost: $30 general, $25 members, $10 children 7-12: Free for children 6 and younger.Info: 415-292-3531, [email protected] , http://www.tuolumne.org/content/.

Art Show: Marin Agricultural Land Trust's Ranches & Rolling Hills: Saturday, May 17,

2008 - Sunday, May 18, 2008

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Show features more than 250 images of natural and working landscapes, including many of the61 family farms that have been permanently protected by Marin Agricultural Land Trust(MALT). The work of 39 artists is included in this exhibit. Ranches & Rolling Hills paintings,prints, and photographs depict farms protected by MALT easements, ranches located on otherprivate farmlands, and historic ranches in Point Reyes National Seashoreall of them reflectingthe human and natural history of West Marin. Sat: 2pm-5pm, Sun: 10am-4pm.

Location: Druid's Hall, Nicasio.Cost: no admission charge.Info: 415-663-1158, [email protected] , http://www.malt.org/.

Marin Garden Tour: Saturday, May 17, 2008Take a peek into some of Marin's earth-friendly gardens. In the self-guided tour, expect to seegreat examples of habitat gardens, fire resistant plantings, medicinal and edibles, homecomposting systems, permeable paths, low-water gardens, deer-resistant plantings, creeksidesettings, and more. Docents will be available for questions. On May 18 there will be an exclusivenative plant sale at the Marin Art & Garden Center from 2pm-4pm for those registered for thetour. Tour is co-sponsored by the Marin Art & Garden Center and the Marin County StormwaterPollution Prevention Program, and it is offered through the College of Marin. Pre-registration isrequired through the College of Marin. Call to register.

Time: 10am - 2pm.Cost: $15.Info: 415-499-3202, http://www.magc.org/.

Fruitvale Street Theater Festival: Sacred Mother Earth: Saturday, May 17, 2008headRush is collaborating with La Carpa del Feo, Libros Arte y Cultura, the City of Oakland,and some of the Bay's finest street theatre performers, poets, musicians, dancers, and visualartists to create a multi-generational, inter-cultural performance-based community dialogue abouta different issue each Saturday of the 3-day Festival at the Fruitvale Placita: On Saturday, May3rd: No Borders - Oakland families continue to be targeted by Ice Raids; on Saturday, May 10:Peace Power - Mother's Day began as an anti-war protest by thousands of mothers; on Saturday,May 17: The Sacred Mother - Reclaiming our Legacy as the Caretakers of the Earth. Each day ofthe Festival: live art, community art project, image theatre for all, community organizations,

ways to get involved, live musicLocation: La Placita Fruitvale, in front of Fruitvale BART, Oakland.Time: 12pm - 2pm.Info: headrushcrew.com/.

Workshop: Edible Landscaping: Saturday, May 17, 2008Your edible garden need not be relegated to the back corner of your property. It can be integratedseamlessly into the whole landscape design. Beautification, screening, shading, directingcirculation and controlling erosion can all be fulfilled with plants that also provide you withorganic food. You will learn and taste which edible trees, shrubs and flowers grow well in oururban landscapes. List of recommended plants included. (2 CEUs) Instructor Deva Luna.Location: Common Ground, 559 College Ave, Palo Alto.Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm.

Cost: $27.Info: 650-493-6072, http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org/.

People's Grub Party: Saturday, May 17, 2008Join People's Grocery for this fun and nutritious event! Location: deFremery Park, Oakland.Time: 11am - 2pm.Info: 510-652-7607,[email protected] , http://www.peoplesgrocery.org/.

Tour: Marin Eco-Friendly Gardens: Saturday, May 17, 2008 - Sunday, May 18, 2008

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Join this self-paced tour featuring ten of Marin's most wonderful gardens and see "eco-friendly"methods in action. At each garden, a certified landscape professional will be available to answerquestions and discuss that garden's unique features. Pre-registration is required -- call Gina at theMarin County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (415 499-3202).Time: 10am - 2pm.Cost: $15.

Info: http://www.marincommunityed.org .

The Third Annual Great Compost Giveaway: Saturday, May 17, 20085 to 10 gallons per person. Bring your own bucket! Four San Francisco locations for yourconvenience:McLaren Park: Amphitheater Parking Lot, F. Shelley Dr. at Mansell StreetStern Grove: Vale Avenue Parking LotThe Little Marina Green: West End of Marina Yacht Harbor, Marina Blvd. at Lyon St.S.F. Recycling and Disposal, Inc.: 401 Tunnel Ave.Location: SF.Time: 8am - noon.Cost: Free.Info: 415-330-1300, http://www.sfenvironment.org .

Volunteer: Alameda & Contra Costa Green Home Tour Prep: Saturday, May 17, 2008Help prepare for the third Build It Green Home Tour in Alameda & Contra Costa Counties.Special Pre-tour Volunteer Opportunity (~5-10 volunteers needed) We'll have an assembly lineof volunteers helping us put together boxes of supplies, gifts and tour day materials. It will be afun day and you'll help us accomplish a lot in just one afternoon! Volunteers who help out onthis day will get a guidebook good for one admission to the Green Home Tour. BIG office islocated four blocks from North Berkeley BART. Volunteer applications available online.Location: Build It Green, 1434 University Ave., Berkeley.Time: 1pm - 5pm.Info: 510-845-0472 ext 119, [email protected] , http://www.builditgreen.org/

Volunteer: Outer Sunset Tree Planting with Friends of the Urban Forest: Saturday, May

17, 2008Breakfast/lunch is provided! Call for meeting location and to RSVP.Location: SF. Time: 9am - Noon.Info: 415-561-6890 ext 110, http://www.fuf.net/calendar_news/index.html .

Volunteer: Habitat Restoration with GGNRA: Saturday, May 17, 2008Check out the late wildflower bloom and views of SF Bay atop the ridges of Oakwood Valleywhile restoring habitat for the endangered mission blue butterfly. Join Sue Gardner as we removeinvasive plants that are encroaching on the grasslands this species needs for survival. We'll take aspecial walk beyond the fence lines to spy these blue flyers in their natural habitat. Dress inwarm layers, wear sturdy shoes and bring lots of friends! We provide snacks, tools and gloves. Acarpool from Fort Mason Bldg. 34 (leaving at 9:15am) is available. RSVP required.

Location: Oakwood Valley.Time: 10am - 1pm.Info: 415-561-3067, http://www.ggnrabigyear.org/.

Volunteer: Western Addition Tree Care with Friends of the Urban Forest: Saturday, May

17, 2008Learn the tricks of the pros and the science of trees by working on trees planted by FUF either 3years or 18 months ago. New volunteers, attend a workshop to learn what it's all about. Raincancels. Space limited, please Meeting place TDB. RSVP.

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Location: SF. Time: 9am - 12:30pm.Info: 415-561-6890 ext.102, http://www.fuf.net/calendar_news/index.html

Volunteer: Restoration Project: Saturday, May 17, 2008Help remove non-native vegetation and promote the health of recently planted native plants likeCalifornia bee plant, blue-eyed grass, and sticky monkey flower. Other activities include

shoreline cleanup, collecting native seeds, making plant cuttings and work in our on-site nativeplant nursery. This urban area includes some of the last remaining wetland habitat in the EastBay and is home to the endangered California clapper rail and burrowing owls. Part of Save TheBay's ongoing wetland restoration projects with the East Bay Regional Park District.Location: Martin Luther King, Jr. Regional Shoreline, Oakland.Time: 9am - Noon.Info: 510-452-9261 x119, [email protected] , http://www.savesfbay.org/bayevents

Volunteer: Native Planting at Eden Landing: Saturday, May 17, 2008Restoring this former salt pond will increase habitat for endangered waterfowl, shorebirds andfish, and provide recreation for residents who have been walled off from the shoreline fordecades. Help remove non-native plants such as fennel, mustard, and iceplant. Other activitiesinclude planting native plants, picking up trash and debris, and collecting seeds and plant

cuttings. Part of Save The Bay's ongoing wetland restoration projects with the CaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Game. RSVP.Location: Eden Landing Ecological Reserve, Hayward.Time: 9am - noon.Info: 510-452-9261 x119, [email protected] , http://www.savesfbay.org .

Workshop: "Design a Bay-Friendly Garden": Saturday, May 17, 2008Design a Bay-Friendly Garden that meets your needs. Landscape designers will be on hand toadvise and troubleshoot. The Bay-Friendly Gardening Basics class is a prerequisite. Someadvance homework. Advance registration and $15 non-refundable fee required.Location: Alden Lane Nursery, 981 Alden Lane, Livermore.Time: 10am - 1pm.Cost: $15.

Info: 510-444-7645, http://www.bayfriendly.org .

EcoHouse Workshop: Local Medicinal Herbs and Your Health: Sunday, May 18, 2008Learn the benefits of herbs and their use in western herbal medicine from a practicing Bay Areaherbalist. Take an herb walk around the local community gardens and leave with a cutting of aneasy to grow herb and tincture. We will discuss the use of herbs in health care, their growthhabits, their distribution throughout the wild, and the practice methods through which medicineis extracted from them. Bring small pots and hand shovels and leave with an easy to growmedicinal herb. Taught by Joshua Muscat, Western Herbalist. Near North Berkeley BART.RSVP via phone or email by 5:00 on 5/15/08.Location: EcoHouse, 1305 Hopkins St., (enter via garden entrance on Peralta), Berkeley.Time: 10am - 3pm.Cost: $15 (plus $5 optional materials fee), no one turned away for lack of funds.

Info: 510-548-2220 ext. 242, [email protected] .

Party with Grandmothers for the Oaks: Sunday, May 18, 2008Join Berkeley Grandmothers for the Oaks for a Party at the Oak Grove. Bring songs, musicalinstruments, and lots of food and water. We're going to sing our little hearts out ya hear?Location: Memorial Oak Grove, (on Piedmont, just north of Bancroft), Berkeley.Time: 2pm.Cost: Donations of food and water appreciated.

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Info: http://www.saveoaks.com/SaveOaks/Main.html .

Volunteer: Bernal Hilltop Native Grassland Restoration: Sunday, May 18, 2008Join volunteers working to control invasive weeds, pick up trash, maintain restoration areas, andenjoy the spring wildflower bloom at this award-winning urban natural area restoration project.Meet at the foot of the road leading to the phone company microwave tower near the southwest

road closure of Bernal Heights Boulevard. Bring your own clippers/tools if possible.Location: Bernal Hilltop Native Grassland, Bernal Heights Boulevard southwest terminus, SF.Time: 11am.Info: 415-831-6328, [email protected] .

Endangered Species Day Celebration: Sunday, May 18, 2008The Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) contains more endangered species thanany other national park in continental North America. Celebrate these species with the GGNRAEndangered Species Big Year! We'll have informational displays about the GGNRA's work toprotect these endangered species and the special places they call home. We'll go on a naturalist-led hike to search for the endangered tidewater goby, a small, nest-building fish that calls theGGNRA's Rodeo Lagoon home! Snacks and drinks will be provided. Public transportation: MuniBus #76 to Rodeo Lagoon.

Location: Rodeo Lagoon, Mitchell Rd. and Fort Cronkhite, Sausalito.Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm.Cost: Free.Info: http://www.ggnrabigyear.org/endangeredspeciesday.html .

Mountain Bike Film Festival and Party: Sunday, May 18, 2008Join Access4Bikes and the Bicycle Trails Council of Marin for a night of food, drink, andentertainment provided by independent filmmakers and bike enthusiasts. The evening willfeature the Marin premieres of "The Way Bobby Sees It" and "Seasons". "The Way Bobby SeesIt" is a documentary about Bobby McMullen, a blind mountain bike racer on a mission to racethe Downieville Downhill, the most difficult downhill mountain bike course in the country! Thefilm was created by Marin County filmmakers Wendy Todd and Jason Watkins([email protected] ). "Seasons" is the third film from The Collective, a

consortium of mountain bike filmmakers, and follows seven of the world's top mountain bikersthrough the course of four seasons of one year. The film explores what it means to be a full timerider as told through the lives of downhill racers, slopestyle competitors, and big mountainfreeriders. (http://www.thecollectivefilm.com/). Several short films will also be screenedincluding Trial and Error, Stronger Than Dirt and Hiker Biker Conflict, Mountain Mayhem.Proceeds from the event will benefit Access4Bikes, a Marin County IMBA (InternationalMountain Bicycling Association) affiliate organization that is working to establish equitableaccess for bikes on the public trails of Marin. Doors open: 5pm (happy hour and dinner);Showtime: 6:30pm-9pm.Location: San Rafael Community Center, 618 B Street, Auditorium, San Rafael.Time: 5pm - 9pm.Cost: $25 includes dinner, beverages and movies.Info: http://www.access4bikes.com/.

Bike Tour: In Search of Good Food: Sunday, May 18, 2008The documentary film project, In Search of Good Food, and the San Francisco Bicycle Coalitionare hosting a bike ride to visit sites of interest that relate to the history, past and present, ofpeople trying to eat Good Food in San Francisco. Beginning at 16th and Mission, the ride willmeander around the Mission and southeast portions of the city for about two hours before endingup at Alemany Farm, in time for a workday. RSVP by email.Location: 16th St. & Mission St., SF.Time: 1pm.

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Info: [email protected] , http://insearchofgoodfood.blogspot.com/.

Select Walking Tour of Native Gardens: Berkeley: Sunday, May 18, 2008The Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tours now include select tours of smaller size to allowcloser exploration of some of the Bay Area's most successful native gardens. This three-milewalking tour will visit three native gardens in Berkeley. Space is limited; register online to

reserve a spot and receive details about the event.Time: 9:30am - 3pm.Cost: $30.Info: http://www.bringingbackthenatives.net/selecttour.html .

Berkeley Green Mondays: Monday May 19, 2008Time: 7:30pm to 9:30pmLocation: Anna's Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704Presentation: Berkeley Green Monday: "The selection before the election"Speaker: Larry Shoup, Author, Historian, and Journalist, 2002 GP Secretary of StateCost: Free. Open to allWebsite: www.berkeleygreens.org

Workshop: Marin County Transportation 2035: Monday, May 19, 2008Starting in 2007, MTC is undertaking a major update to its regional transportation plan, knownas Transportation 2035. Unlike recent plans, which focused first on budgets, this effort willdefine a vision for what the region's transportation network should encompass by the year 2035.Problems addressed will include: how can we reduce greenhouse gas emissions fromtransportation sources, and respond to the effects of global warming already underway; howshould we harness the power of the marketplace and of cutting-edge technology to deal withcongestion; and how do we make policy and investment choices that yield equitable benefits toall residents? RSVP by phone or email: leave your name, address, phone number and email, andlet us know which workshop you plan to attend.Location: San Rafael Community Center, 618 B Street, Auditorium, San Rafael.Time: 6pm - 8pm.Info: 510-817-5981, [email protected] , http://www.mtc.ca.gov/planning/2035_plan/.

Class: Encouraging Healthy Eating in kids -- Seasonal Fruit Pies: Monday, May 19, 2008This class is for parents and grandparents. Learn to create beautiful, delicious, healthy, uncookedrecipes with your little ones. These recipes are gluten, dairy, and sugar free. Share with yourchildren the health benefits of fresh, organic ingredients. Awaken their taste buds to whole foodand invite them to eat consciously. Help them care for our world. You will taste these recipes atthe end of the class. Register by phone or online.Location: 4th Street Yoga, 1809 4th Street, Berkeley.Time: 3:45pm - 4:45pm.Cost: $30.Info: 510-526-8467, http://www.EmotionalSerenity.com .

Panel: Cheese in the Raw, Evaluating Risks and Rewards: Monday, May 19, 2008Drawing on their professional experience in the industry and up-to-date research on dairyproduction, this Commonwealth Club panel of five experts will separate fact from fiction in theongoing controversy surrounding the production and sale of raw-milk cheeses. They will respondto criticism from pasteurization advocates about the risks of raw milk, and they will give theiropinions on the government's current 60-day rule, which specifies that raw-milk cheese must bematured longer than 60 days. You'll have a chance to consider their arguments while enjoying adistinctive selection of artisanal cheese.Location: Port Commission Hearing Room, 2nd Floor.Location: Ferry Building, Embarcadero & Market, SF.

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Time: 5:45pm.Cost: $15/$8 members.Info: http://www.commonwealthclub.org .

Films: "Greening of Cuba" & "Cerro Pelado": Monday, May 19, 2008Short films from and about Cuba. The Greening of Cuba: When trade relations with the socialist

bloc collapsed in 1990, Cuba lost 80 percent of its pesticide and fertilizer imports and half itspetroleum--the mainstays of its highly industrialized agriculture. Challenged with growing foodfor 11 million in the face of the continuing US embargo, Cuba embarked on the largestconversion to organic farming ever attempted. Told in the voices of the women and men--thecampesino, researchers, and organic gardeners--who are leading the organic agriculturemovement, this film reminds us that developed and developing nations alike can choose ahealthier environment and still feed their people. Cerro Pelado: Filmed in Puerto Rico andaboard the ship that took dozens of Cuban athletes to the 1966 Central American and CaribbeanGames, this film illustrates the resistance of the Cuban athletes and the Cuban people to U.S.intervention. 522 Valencia is not wheelchair accessible. Discussion to follow films.Location: 522 Valencia St., @16th, SF.Time: 7pm.Cost: $5-$10 donation requested, no one turned away for lack of funds.

Info: 415-431-1918, [email protected] , http://www.politicaleducation.org/.

Talk: How California Can Lead In Averting Catastrophic Climate Change: Monday, May

19, 2008California Energy Commissioner Dr. Arthur Rosenfeld will discuss steps California can take toset an example for the nation and the world of an advanced economy that is energy-efficient withdramatically reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Register online. Event will also be broadcastonline; details online.Location: Pacific Energy Center, 851 Howard St., between 4th & 5th, SF.Time: 6:30pm - 8pm.Cost: free.Info: 415-973-2277, http://tinyurl.com/3omgc3 .

Strawberry Tasting at the Tuesday Berkeley Farmers' Market: Tuesday, May 20, 2008At one table, free strawberry samples from all of the growers that sell strawberries at theTuesday Berkeley Farmers' Market. Everyone coming to Market this day is eligible to fill in acard with their name, address, & phone number to be entered in a free drawing to win a $50 firstprize, $25 second price, or a tote bag as a third prize. About the Berkeley Farmers' Markets: Aprogram of the Ecology Center since 1987, the Berkeley Farmers' Markets offer a wide range ofmostly organic produce and healthy, locally-produced foods. Also featuring educational events,cooking demonstrations and live music, these award-winning markets serve as a central meetingplace for members of our diverse and vibrant community. Please note: all three BerkeleyFarmers' Markets are at different locations. Convenient public transportation, near Ashby BARTand buses on MLK and Shattuck / street parking.Location: Tuesday Berkeley Farmers' Market, Derby St. at MLK, Jr. Way, Berkeley.Time: 2pm - 7pm.

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

Lecture: Environmental Impact--Environmental Justice: Looking into the Future:

Tuesday, May 20, 2008Series of five programs with Berkeley historian Chuck Wollenberg, featuring local experts.Guests this week: Shyaam Shabaka, Ecovillage Farm Learning Center; Raquel Pinderhughes,Urban Studies Professor, SF State University; Beck Cowles, Ecology Center; Timothy

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Burroughs, Berkeley Office of Energy and Sustainable Development. Meet in the CentralLibrary Meeting Room.Location: Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge, @ Shattuck, Berkeley.Time: 7pm - 8:30pm.Cost: Free.Info: http://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/.

Workshop: Napa County Transportation 2035: Tuesday, May 20, 2008Starting in 2007, MTC is undertaking a major update to its regional transportation plan, knownas Transportation 2035. Unlike recent plans, which focused first on budgets, this effort willdefine a vision for what the region's transportation network should encompass by the year 2035.Problems addressed will include: how can we reduce greenhouse gas emissions fromtransportation sources, and respond to the effects of global warming already underway; howshould we harness the power of the marketplace and of cutting-edge technology to deal withcongestion; and how do we make policy and investment choices that yield equitable benefits toall residents? RSVP by phone or email: leave your name, address, phone number and email, andlet us know which workshop you plan to attend.Location: Napa City-County Library, 580 Coombs Street, Community Meeting Room, Napa.Time: 6pm - 8pm.

Info: 510-817-5981, [email protected] , http://www.mtc.ca.gov/planning/2035_plan/

Application Deadline: Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards:

Tuesday, May 20, 2008The annual Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Award Program isadministered by the California Environmental Protection Agency and Resources Agency, inpartnership with the Department of Food and Agriculture, Business, Transportation and HousingAgency, and the State and Consumer Services Agency. This is the State of California's highestand most prestigious environmental honor. The program recognizes individuals, organizations,and businesses that have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made notable contributions inconserving California's precious resources, protecting and enhancing our environment, andbuilding public-private partnerships. Application and details available online.Info: http://www.calepa.ca.gov/awards/GEELA/.

East Bay Green Drinks: Wednesday, May 21, 2008East Bay Green Drinks is a monthly gathering of people interested in sustainability, includinggreen business, architecture, design, building, organics, clean energy and other topics. Take Backthe Filter is this months sponsor.Location: Bobby G's Pizzeria, 2072 University Ave, Berkeley.Time: 5:30pm - 8pm.Info: http://www.sustainablebiz.org/

Volunteer: Native Plant Nursery Workday: Wednesday, May 21, 2008Learn about habitat restoration as you help propagate native plants like sea lavender and meadowbarley in our on-site nursery. We may also be working directly in the wetlands weeding out non-native species. This unique wetland habitat was saved from development in the 1950s byconcerned citizens and is now home to many native species, including shorebirds andanadromous fish such as steelhead trout. Part of Save The Bay's ongoing wetland restorationprojects with the City of Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve.Location: Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve, End of Embarcadero Rd., Palo Alto.Time: 1pm - 3pm.Info: 510-452-9261 ext. 119, [email protected], http://www.savesfbay.org/bayevents .

Regional Meeting: Transportation and Land Use Coalition (TALC): Wednesday, May 21,

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If there ever was a critical TALC regional meeting for you to attend, it's this one! And it's notjust because we'll be providing free food (we won't even pass the hat). The May regional meetingwill be an interactive discussion looking at what campaign opportunities exist across the regionover the next five years and which ones you think the coalition should prioritize working ontogether. We'll also talk about what has worked well in past coalition campaigns and how TALCcan better support future ones. The discussion will feed directly into TALC's 2009-2012 strategic

planning process, which is underway. Location: third-floor conference room. Near theMontgomery BART/Muni station. RSVP by phone or email.Location: Sierra Club Headquarters, 85 Second St., @ Mission St., SF.Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm.Cost: Free.Info: 510-740-3150 x319, [email protected] , http://www.transcoalition.org/.

Open Space Conference: Nature Within Reach: Wednesday, May 21, 2008Featuring speakers and presentations showcasing regional planning efforts and demonstratingcreative approaches to ensuring both cultural and biological diversity. Learn abouttransformational leadership involving individuals and groups coming together to change theeconomic, environmental, and social landscapes of their regions by rediscovering theircommunities' visions and developing new paths and unconventional alliances to reach their

goals. Agenda highlights include speakers on Agriculture, Environmental Education,Biodiversity and Collaboration. Two Exhibit Halls will be filled with displays about agencies,organizations, professionals and businesses that protect and manage the region's diverse parksand open spaces. Also featuring images from Christopher Beaver's book After the Storm: BobWalker and the East Bay Regional Park District. Pre-registration required.Location: Presidio, Golden Gate Club, SF.Time: 8am - 4:30pm.Cost: $65 / $75 4/18-5/9.Info: 415-235-2756, [email protected] ,http://openspacecouncil.org/conference/annual-conference-2008/

Simplicity Forum: Living on the Road and Tiny Houses: Wednesday, May 21, 2008Katherine McKay will talk about the growing contingent of people who live full-time or part-

time on the road in America, traveling in RVs, vans or campers, either by themselves or with agroup of others. They stay in national and state parks, national forests, or private campgrounds,and move on when they feel like it. Some work on the road or act as hosts in campgrounds. Evenfamilies with children (homeschooled) are part of the community of "dashboarders." Katherinewill talk about technical problems of living in this way (off all grids) and solutions she has foundover a period of decades of long-term camping. She will also have her camper van to be viewed.A related and partly overlapping topic is that of Tiny Houses. Many architects are now designingand building tiny houses for those who wish to simplify their living arrangements. Some of thesevery small houses are built on trailers or can be easily disassembled, allowing for almost thesame mobility as living in RVs. They have the advantages of inexpensive construction, lowresource use, quick cleaning, and, in some cases, bypassing of local construction codes.Location: Berkeley Public Library, Claremont Branch, 2940 Benvenue Ave., @ Ashby,Berkeley.

Time: 6:30pm - 8pm.Cost: Free.Info: [email protected] , http://www.simpleliving.net/main/.

Our Greenprint for a New Clean Energy Infrastructure in the East Bay: Thursday, May

22, 2008Join the Local Clean Energy Alliance for the release of its "21st Century Greenprint for the EastBay." The Greenprint charts the most effective path for the East Bay to ramp up renewableenergy production and efficiency programs. The Alliance promotes a vision of a new clean

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energy infrastructure that brings the East Bay community together by creating hundreds ofmeaningful green collar jobs and powers the way for electrified transport. Our long term goal isfor the East Bay to use 100% renewable energy. Our near term goal is 50% renewable energy by2017 with high priority placed on local generation. The closer the Bay Area gets to 100%renewable energy, the less vulnerability to the rising costs and environmental impacts of fossilfuel and nuclear energy. The Greenprint discusses the alliance's policy platform which includes:

A Community Choice energy purchasing program which will support local investment inrenewable energy; Allowing homeowners with solar to sell their unused electricity; Strongincentives for homeowners to install solar, as Berkeley is now considering; Programs forneighbors to collectively purchase solar panels. Join us and find out how you can plug in andsupport a local clean energy future for the Bay Area!Location: Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave, near Dwight Way, Berkeley.Time: 7pm - 9pm.Cost: Free.Info: 510-548-2220 x233.

Workshop: City and County of San Francisco Transportation 2035: Thursday, May 22,

2008Starting in 2007, MTC is undertaking a major update to its regional transportation plan, known

as Transportation 2035. Unlike recent plans, which focused first on budgets, this effort willdefine a vision for what the region's transportation network should encompass by the year 2035.Problems addressed will include: how can we reduce greenhouse gas emissions fromtransportation sources, and respond to the effects of global warming already underway; howshould we harness the power of the marketplace and of cutting-edge technology to deal withcongestion; and how do we make policy and investment choices that yield equitable benefits toall residents? RSVP by phone or email: leave your name, address, phone number and email, andlet us know which workshop you plan to attendLocation: San Francisco State Downtown Campus, 835 Market Street, Room E673, SF.Time: 6pm - 8pm.Info: 510-817-5981, [email protected] , http://www.mtc.ca.gov/planning/2035_plan/

Exploratorium Webcast: Ice Stories: Dispatches from Polar Scientists: Thursday, May 22,

2008 - Sunday, June 22, 2008The Exploratorium sends its Live@ team to broadcast from the Arctic, where they'll interviewpolar scientists doing research on climate change and in geology, oceanography, biology, andarchaeology.Info: http://www.exploratorium.edu/poles/index.php .

Volunteer: SPAWN Native Plant Nursery: Friday, May 23, 2008Volunteer at SPAWN's Native Plant Nursery on Fridays. All plants from Nursery will be used tohelp restore local watersheds. Bring Gloves, weather appropriate clothing, water. RSVP viaemail.Location: Lagunitas.Time: 10am - 1pm.Info: 415-663-8590 x107,[email protected] , http://www.spawnusa.org/.

Art Exhibit: "Midway Mechanique" by Paul Cesewski: Friday, May 23, 2008 - Saturday,

May 24, 2008Tinkerer and kinetic artist Paul Cesewski recreates an old-fashioned carnival midway at thedump as the latest artist-in-residence at SF Recycling and Disposal. The exhibition will featurethe ambiance of a carnival, employing a series of mechanically heavy-handed entertainmentdevices imbued with a lighthearted sense of nostalgia. Using all found gadgetry to create hispieces, Cesewski harks back to a simpler and more innocent time. His motto, "Fun is theuniversal language", becomes obvious in the bicycle powered kinetic sculpture he created while

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at the dump. The artist-in-residence program at San Francisco's dump is a one of a kind programstarted in 1990 to encourage people to conserve natural resources and instill in children andadults an increased appreciation for the environment as well as art. Over 65 professional BayArea artists have completed residencies. Applications are accepted annually (in August) fromprofessional artists from the Bay Area. Artist In Residence exhibits at the company's art studioare held for two days only, on a Friday evening (5pm-9pm) and Saturday afternoon (1pm-5pm)

at the end of each residency period.Location: SF Recycling & Disposal, 503 Tunnel Ave., SF.Cost: Free.Info: 415-330-1415, http://www.sfrecycling.com/AIR/nextshow.php?t=d

Class: Introduction to the Living Food Lifestyle -- Fruit Cobblers: Saturday, May 24, 2008You will learn healthy, delicious, beautiful, uncooked recipes. These are low glycemic, low carb,gluten, dairy and sugar free. Learn the health benefits of the fresh, organic ingredients used inthese recipes. Learn to eat consciously, mindfully, and wisely while caring for our world. Youwill taste these recipes at the end of each class. Register by phone or online.Location: 4th Street Yoga, 1809 4th Street, Berkeley.Time: 3pm - 4pm.Cost: $30.

Info: 510-526-8467, http://www.EmotionalSerenity.com .

Class: "Solar Power Basics for Residential Customers": Saturday, May 24, 2008Become familiar with the solar power installation process and how to reduce energy costs. Getanswers to frequently asked questions, such as: How much will it cost? What incentives exist?How much space will I need? Will PG&E pay me for the energy I produce? How can PG&Ehelp me install solar? Learn the key factors of a successful project, and bring your solarquestions. Space limited; register online.Location: Pacific Energy Center, 851 Howard St., between 4th & 5th, SF.Time: 10am - noon.Cost: Free.Info: 415-973-2277, http://www.pge.com/education_training/classes/energy_efficiency/

Volunteer: Save the Quail Habitat Restoration Workday: Saturday, May 24, 2008Meet at parking lot at corner of Sunset Blvd. and Lake Merced Blvd. at the statue. RSVP byemail or phone.Location: Harding Park, SF.Time: 9am - Noon.Info: 510-919-5873,[email protected] .

Workshop: Vermicomposting: Saturday, May 24, 2008The Source collective will be holding events every Saturday in May. Stop by our blanket (youcan locate us by the giant dandelion near the palm trees) to learn new skills and meet other folksinterested in urban food systems. Come by and see how you can use simple worm bins tocompost your food scraps at home while producing amazing fertilizer.Location: Dolores Park, between 19th & 20th, SF.

Time: 1pm - 3pm.Cost: Free.Info: [email protected] , http://bayareasource.googlepages.com/.

Green Carnaval: "Zona Verde": Saturday, May 24, 2008 - Sunday, May 25, 2008An eco-friendly zone will spread over one square block between Harrison and Treat at 17thStreet, making this the largest outdoor green event in the city's history. Zona Verda is anexplosion of education, celebration, and healing dedicated to protecting our urban and naturalenvironment.

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Location: SF.Info: http://www.carnavalsf.com .

Class: Gardening for Butterflies: Saturday, May 24, 2008Join Marin Art & Garden Center's Garden Education Manager Charlotte Torgovitsy for a day ofbutterflies. Learn how to identify different species and recognize their amazing life cycles.

Butterflies are indicators of a healthy environment; come learn how easy it is to entice thesegorgeous creatures into your garden. Register online through the College of Marin, course#8223.Location: Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross.Time: 10am - 3pm.Cost: $45.Info: 415-455-5260, http://www.marincommunityed.org/.

Hands-on Native Bee Workshop with Dr. Gordon Frankie: Saturday, May 24, 2008At his research garden in Berkeley, Dr. Frankie will demonstrate his collecting methods.Participants will enjoy close observations of bee behavior at flowers of different species. Topicswill include bee habitat gardening and bee identification. There will be ample time to askquestions. If there are areas of particular interest to those enrolling, send a note in with your

registration, as Dr. Frankie is happy to speak on any bee related subject. Participants can choosefrom one of two sessions, 10am-Noon, or 1pm-3pm. To register, email or write to BPWAsecretary, Marilyn Siegel, with your first preference for morning or afternoon session andwhether you can attend the other session if you don't get your first choice. Send a check for $15made out to "BPWA". You will be sent directions to location of event. Address to use is: 1442AWalnut St. #354, Berkeley, CA 94709. Sessions limited to 20 participants each. Registration willclose May 20. Please email or phone to make sure there are still openings before mailing check.Location: Berkeley.Cost: $15.Info: 510-549-2908, [email protected] , http://nature.berkeley.edu/urbanbeegardens/

Two-Day Introduction to Permaculture: Saturday, May 24, 2008Learn the tools to create a sustainable future in your backyard and beyond. Permaculture is a

holistic approach to land use and design, based on patterns found in the natural world andecological principles. We use a solutions-based method to harmoniously integrate the land withpeople. This course will cover sustainable living systems including food systems, waterharvesting, waste cycling, home design, climate care, holistic land management, natural buildingand observation techniques. Participants will take part in a hands-on Permaculture project inCommon Ground's Demonstration Garden to put theory into practice. (8 CEUs) Instructors:Doniga Markegard and Drew Harwell.Location: Common Ground, 559 College Ave, Palo Alto.Time: 10:30am - 4:30pm.Cost: $160.Info: 650-493-6072, http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org/.

Strawberry Tasting at the Saturday Berkeley Farmers' Market: Saturday, May 24, 2008

Annual Strawberry Tasting at the Saturday Berkeley Farmers' Market plus a musicalperformance by the World Harmony Chorus. World Harmony Chorus performs at Noon. At onetable, free strawberry samples from all of the growers that sell strawberries at the SaturdayBerkeley Farmers' Market. World Harmony Chorus performs vocal music from around theworld. Drawn from a wide variety of ethnic sources and folk traditions, including hymns fromMadagascar and Zimbabwe, Eastern European kolos, Latin American choral works, and Englishand American folk music, their repertoire is exciting and rich in harmony and polyrhythm. Aboutthe Berkeley Farmer' Markets: A program of the Ecology Center since 1987, the BerkeleyFarmers' Markets offer a wide range of mostly organic produce and healthy, locally-produced

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foods. Also featuring educational events, cooking demonstrations and live music, these award-winning markets serve as a central meeting place for members of our diverse and vibrantcommunity. Please note: all three Berkeley Farmers' Markets are at different locations.Convenient public transportation (1 block from downtown "Berkeley" BART), street and lotparking.Location: Saturday Berkeley Farmers' Market, Center St. at MLK Jr. Way, Berkeley.

Time: 10am - 3pm.Cost: Free.Info: 510-548-3333, http://www.ecologycenter.org/.

Volunteer: Habitat Restoration at San Geronimo Creek: Saturday, May 24, 2008Volunteers needed to help restore native habitat in Marin County's San Geronimo Creek. We willmeet at Roy's Pools on the San Geronimo Valley Golf Course. Directions from 101: Take SirFrancis Drake to Fairfax. Continue on SF Drake ~5 mi West of Fairfax (over the big hill, past theGolf Course). Just past the golf course, make a left onto Nicasio Valley Drive, then left onto SanGeronimo Valley Drive. Roy's Pools is on the left hand side. What to bring: Warm clothing, longpants, long sleeves, work gloves, sturdy shoes, a water bottle, or any other appropriate gear forweather conditions. Call or email for more information. Rain cancels.Time: 10am - 1pm.

Info: 415-663-8590 x107, [email protected] , www.spawnusa.org .

Class: "Urban Bike Safety": Saturday, May 24, 2008Day Two: On-Road Instruction. 6-hour on-road course provides an opportunity to put intopractice what was learned in the Day 1 Street Skills class, including emergency maneuvers andriding in various traffic conditions, to test your knowledge of vehicular cycling skills. Bicyclerequired for Day Two.Location: Family Resource Center, 39155 Liberty Street, a few blocks from Fremont BART,Fremont.Time: 10am - 4pm.Cost: Free.Info: 510-548-7433, [email protected] , http://www.ebbc.org/?q=safety .

Vegetarian Cooking Class: Burgers & Backyard Bites: Saturday, May 24, 2008Join Compassionate Cooks' founder Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, author of The Joy of VeganBaking, for cooking classes that celebrate healthful and humane eating, featuring local, seasonal,mostly organic ingredients. During this class, she will demonstrate five fantastic dishes for alfresco dining, including Potato and Seed Pate, Japanese Soba Noodle Salad, Tempeh PecanBurgers, Savory Cashew Burgers, and a Flourless Chocolate Tart. Register online or by phone.Location: First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th St., at Castro, Oakland.Time: 10am - 1pm.Cost: $50 (in advance) + $5 food/materials fee (due on day of class).Info: 510-531-2665, http://www.compassionatecooks.com/.

Wanted: Environmental Writing, Art and Photography by Youth: Sunday, May 25, 2008Students: Become a member of "The Green News" Team! Deadline to submit writing, art, and

photography to The Green News is the 25th of each month. We're looking for environmentally-focused photography, poetry, book reviews, articles, opinion pieces, cartoons, and more.Info: 510-219-1571, [email protected] , http://earthteam.net/green_news/index.php

Party with Grandmothers for the Oaks: Sunday, May 25, 2008Join Berkeley Grandmothers for the Oaks for a Party at the Oak Grove. Bring songs, musicalinstruments, and lots of food and water. We're going to sing our little hearts out ya hear?Location: Memorial Oak Grove, (on Piedmont, just north of Bancroft), Berkeley.Time: 2pm.

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Cost: Donations of food and water appreciated.Info: http://www.saveoaks.com/SaveOaks/Main.html .

GGNRA Big Year Endangered Butterfly Hike: Sunday, May 25, 2008The GGNRA Big Year is a race against time to see-- and save-- the park's endangered species.Join Liam O'Brien for a trip to search for and see the beautiful and endangered Mission Blue

Butterfly. Meet at Marin Headlands Golden Gate Parking Lot Overlook. RSVP by phonerequired.Location: Marin Headlands.Time: 10am - 1pm.Info: 415-572-6989, http://www.ggnrabigyear.org/.

Select Biking Tour of Native Gardens: Under the Oaks in Oakland: Sunday, May 25, 2008The Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tours now include select tours of smaller size to allowcloser exploration of some of the Bay Area's most successful native gardens. Jeff Jerge will leadthis seven-mile bike tour to visit two successful oak-shaded native gardens. Space is limited;register online to reserve a spot and receive details about the event.Time: 9:30am - 3pm.Cost: $30.

Info: http://www.bringingbackthenatives.net/selecttour.html

From the Tuolumne to the Tap: Tuesday, May 27, 2008Peter Drekmeier, Bay Area Program Director, Tuolumne River TrustThe Tuolumne River, originating in Yosemite, is designated as a "wild and scenic river," yetmore than half of its water is already diverted for agricultural and urban users, including 2.4million people in the Bay Area. Despite dramatic declines in Chinook salmon and steelheadtrout, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission is proposing to divert an additional 25million gallons of water per day from the river. Does this make sense, or does it conflict with anagenda of focusing major attention on water conservation, efficiency and recycling? Come hearabout the Tuolumne and the efforts to protect it.Location: Commonwealth Club Office - 595 Market Street (2nd Floor), San FranciscoTime: 5:15 p.m. reception, 5:45 p.m. program

Cost: $8 members, $15 non-members

WEN Presents a Green Collar Jobs Discussion with Raquel Rivera-Pinderhuges:

Thursday, May 29, 2008Join WEN as we continue our popular speaker series with a discussion of Green Collar Jobs withRaquel Rivera-Pinderhughes. Dr. Rivera-Pinderhughes is a professor of Urban Studies at SanFrancisco State University and is an expert on green collar jobs, coining the term in 2004 todescribe manual labor jobs related to improvements in environmental quality. Dr. Rivera-Pinderhughes will discuss her research, including the landmark study, Green Collar Jobs: AnAnalysis of the Capacity of Green Business to Provide High Quality Jobs for Men and Womenwith Barriers to Employment. Following her presentation, Dr. Rivera-Pinderhughes will lead adiscussion about the potential to harness green business growth to fight both pollution andpoverty.Time: 6:00PM 8:00PMLocation: Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists.(1924 Cedar Street at Bonita inBerkeley)Purchase tickets for $10.00 online at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/115124340. Or buytickets at the door if the event is not sold out.** Wine and Hors d'oeuvres will be provided by WEN **This will be a Zero Waste event.For more information: www.wencal.org or contact WEN at [email protected]

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Sustainable Building Advisor Certificate: May 30th

, 2008Join one of the regions fasted growing professional fields. Learn to improve a buildingseconomic and environmental performance. Gain an understanding of current green buildingstandards. Reduce long term cost and liability for owners, operators and tenants. Improve theenvironmental, social and economic viability of the region. Enhance your career with thiscomprehensive and in-depth training program. The SBA Program is a nine month certification

course that introduces working professionals to the integrated approach of environmentallyresponsible planning, design and construction. The course covers the primary components ofsustainable building including : site assessment, energy efficiency, green materials selection,water management and conservation, sustainable building operations and management,construction practices, and indoor environmental quality. You're invited to attend an eveninginformation session to learn more about the Sustainable Building Advisor Program offered at theGreen Building Exchange (305 Main Street Redwood City).Time: Time: 6-7:30Please RSVP Jana Boring [email protected] or call 510.273.2450.For more information go to, www.BayAreaSBA.org

Sustainable Brands Conference 2008: June 2-5, 2008The global move toward innovation for sustainability is alive and well, and companies big and

small are capitalizing on this new opportunity to build sales and brand equity. How can you jointheir ranks? Come find out at Sustainable Brands 08. Dive under the surface with a world-classfaculty who will share inspirational stories, lessons learned, and emerging best practices on theroad to building more sustainable products and brands.Location: Hyatt Regency, MontereyInfo: http://www.sustainablebrands08.com/

The Islands of San Francisco Bay: Tuesday, June 17, 2008James Martin, Photojournalist; Author, The Islands of San Francisco BayDo you know that there are 48 ecologically diverse and historically fascinating islands in SanFrancisco Bay? Martin is a longtime rock climber, hiker and photographer who hasphotographed all 48 of these islands. Come see his stunning photographs and hear about thenatural setting we often take for granted.

Location: Commonwealth Club Office - 595 Market Street (2nd Floor), San FranciscoTime: 5:15 p.m. reception, 5:45 p.m. programCost: $8 members, $15 non-members

Pacific Coast Builders Conference: June 24-27, 2008The environment. The economy. Affordability. Consumer confidence. Land scarcity. Changinglifestyles. Shifting generations. There have never been so many reasons to start thinking outsidethe box. Way outside. PCBC 2008 a four-day exploration and your opportunity to makepersonal connections with remarkable thinkers, doers, leaders and change agents. This is wherethe homebuilding industry comes to ask the critical questions, to learn and to network. Ourmultidiscipline educational programs target the core issues driving creativity, productivity andprofitability. Choose from a variety of educational options, including our full conferenceprograms (55 educational sessions covering six important subject tracks), specialized pre-

conference intensives and executive-level programs on multifamily, sustainability andleadership. At PCBC, education doesnt stop in the classroom. This is your once-a-year chanceto meet directly with over 600 manufacturers and suppliers showcasing an astounding array ofinnovative products. From the latest advances in home technology to the explosion of new greenproducts, youll have three days to discover whats next in homebuilding solutions. Its a toughmarket and you need all the intelligence you can get. Well help you get product smart fast. Getthe tools, knowledge and inspiration you need to flourish in a brave new world.Location: Moscone Center, San FranciscoInfo: http://www.pcbc.com/

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San Francisco Foundation: ReceptionistWe are a leading agent of Bay Area philanthropy. We rank among the largest of the nationscommunity foundations in grantmaking and assets. We cultivate a family of donors who share a

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commitment to the Bay Area. Together, we give millions of dollars a year to build on communityassets, respond to community needs, and elevate public awareness. The receptionist greets andextends hospitality to all Foundation visitors including presenting a warm, knowledgeable,positive impression by phone and in person, while directing incoming calls. The receptionistserves as the initial point of contact for all queries regarding the application process and generalquestions about the six program areas, fellowships, other awards programs, and Philanthropic

Services. Provides some logistical support for large and small meetings and convenings,in

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May 2008 Newsletter ~ San Francisco Bay Area Women's Environmental Network