May 2010 Newsletter ~ San Francisco Bay Area Women's Environmental Network

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May 2010 NEWSLETTER

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IN THIS NEWSLETTER:ANNOUNCEMENTS..................................................................................................................... 3

Save the Date: WEN Sunset Cruise of San Francisco Bay, June 12 .......................................... 3WEN Member Spotlight: Uta Jehnich, State of the World Forum............................................. 3Non-Profit Spotlight: Contra Costa County Climate Leaders (4CL) Program........................... 3Join WENs Facebook Page! ...................................................................................................... 4Ecology Center Calendar: Events and Lectures.......................................................................... 4WEN Email List.......................................................................................................................... 5

EVENTS ......................................................................................................................................... 5Discussion: Landscape-Expanding Our View of Nature, East Bay, Monday May 3, 2010....... 5Talk: Wildlife Corridors, East Bay, Monday May 3, 2010 to May 24 2010 .............................. 5Film Screening Benefit: Food INC, Benefit For Pie Ranch, SF, Tuesday May 4, 2010............ 5Talk: The Plundered Planet, SF Tuesday May 4, 2010 .............................................................. 5

Discussion: Youth Leaders Speak Up on Driving Down Carbon, SF, Tuesday May 4 ............. 5History of a Ground Water Cleanup Project: LLNL Livermore Site, Tuesday May 4 .............. 6Presentation: The Plundered Planet, San Francisco, Wednesday May 5, 2010.......................... 6Presentation: Pop-up Storefronts and a Farm in Hayes Valley, SF, Wed, May 5, 2010 ............ 6Lecture: Sneaky Sea Slugs! San Francisco, Wed. May 5, 2010................................................. 6Panel: Feeding 9 Billion with the Challenges of Climate Change, Wed. May 5, 2010.............. 7Author Event: "Transforming Power" San Francisco, Wed, May 5, 2010................................. 7Berkeley Stanford CleanTech Conference: Car 2.0, SF, Wednesday May 5, 2010 .................. 7FREE Reusable Transport Packaging Workshop: 5 May, 2010................................................. 7SDForum's Green Evening: 'The Modern Green Supply Chain' Thursday May 6, 2010........... 8Tour: Green Corridor, East Bay, Thursday May 6, 2010 ........................................................... 8CA Trout Benefit Gala & Auction: California Blue Ribbon Waters, SF, Friday May 7............ 8Art Opening: FRESH DIGS, East Bay, Friday May 7, 2010 ..................................................... 8Sustainable Enterprise Conference, North Bay, Friday May 7, 2010......................................... 9Workshop: Let Worms Eat Your Garbage, East Bay, Saturday May 8, 2010............................ 9Volunteer: Creekside Habitat Restoration with SPAWN, North Bay, Saturday May 8............. 9OBUGS' Spring Community Planting Event: "Spring into the Garden" Saturday May 8 ......... 9Concert: Junkestra by Nathaniel Stookey, San Francisco, Sunday May 9, 2010 ....................... 9Author Event: "Toxic Loopholes", San Francisco, Monday May 10, 2010............................. 10An Evening Dedicated to the Protection of The White Lions, Peninsula, Tues. May 11......... 10Event: A Conversation With Ernest Callenbach and Novella Carpenter, SF, Tues. May 11... 10Panel: Navigating the Road to Sustainability, San Francisco, Wed. May 12, 2010................ 10
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Discussion: The Urban Farming Movement, San Francisco, Wed. May 12, 2010 .................. 11NorCal SETAC Annual Meeting, Berkeley, May 12-13, 2010................................................ 11Volunteer: Bike to Work Day San Francisco Bay Area, Thursday May 13, 2010................... 11San Francisco Bay Area Women of Wind Energy, East Bay, Thursday May 13, 2010........... 12Volunteer: White-Crowned Sparrow Habitat Restoration, SF, Saturday May 15, 2010.......... 12Workshop: Bees in the City, San Francisco, Saturday May 15, 2010...................................... 12Lecture: What Makes Water Wet? East Bay, Saturday May 15, 2010..................................... 12

Volunteer: Creekside Habitat Restoration with SPAWN, North Bay, Sat. May 15, 2010....... 13Volunteer: Martin Luther King Jr. Shore Restoration, East Bay, Saturday May 15, 2010 ...... 13Event: La Pena's Food Justice Series Presents: Foodshare, Sunday May 16, 2010.................. 13Discussion: Economies of Nature, San Francisco, Monday May 17, 2010.............................. 13Local Food Currency: BACE Project Roundtable Meeting, San Francisco, Tues. May 18..... 13Presentation: Cars in the City: With Traffic Engineer Jack Fleck, Tuesday, May 18, 2010.... 14Presentation: Owls and Bats, East Bay, Wednesday May 19, 2010......................................... 14Bay Area Open Space Council Conference, San Francisco, Thursday May 20, 2010............. 14Lecture: The Natural History and Future of California Condors, SF, Thursday May 20......... 14Sustainable Communities Best Practices Forum, SF, Thursday May 20, 2010 ....................... 15Discussion: Can You Be a Good Environmentalist and Still Eat Meat? Thurs. May 20 ......... 15Volunteer: Creekside Habitat Restoration with SPAWN, Sat. May 22, 2010.......................... 15Class: New Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance, South Bay, Sat. May 22, 2010 ................ 15

Class: California Natives Water Conserving Strategies, South Bay, Sat. May 22, 2010 ......... 16Volunteer at Indian Valley Organic Farm and Garden, North Bay, Sat. May 22, 2010........... 16Photography Activity: "Shoot the Shed" East Bay, Sat. May 22, 2010.................................... 16Help Restore Habitat for the California Quail, San Francisco, Sat, May 22, 2010 .................. 16Annual Strawberry Tasting at the Saturday Berkeley Farmers' Market, Sat,. May 22, 2010... 16Marking the Moment: 20 Years After the Bombing of Judi Bari, Monday May 24, 2010 ...... 17Party: Women's Earth Alliance, Weaving the Worlds Gala, SF, Wednesday May 26, 2010... 17Discussion: Growth and Planning: San Francisco's Role in the Region, SF, Wed. May 26 .... 17Greywater Roundtable: Lessons From a Greywater-Friendly State, Thursday May 27........... 17Volunteer: Creekside Habitat Restoration with SPAWN, Saturday May 29, 2010.................. 18Class: Climate and MicroClimate For Gardeners, Peninsula, Saturday May 29, 2010............ 18Wise Water Management Course, North Bay, Saturday May 29, 2010................................... 18

JOBS ............................................................................................................................................. 18

Farallones Marine Sanctuary Association: Beach Watch Manager......................................... 18Greenbelt Alliance: Membership and Database Manager ........................................................ 19The Sierra Club: Clean Air Act Enforcement Attorney............................................................ 19ClimateWorks Foundation: Office Manager ............................................................................ 19The Nature Conservancy: Associate Project Director ............................................................. 20Greenaction for Health and Environmental: Development and Administrative Manager ....... 20The David and Lucile Packard Foundation: Program Associate - Western Conservation....... 20Acre Resources: Director, Environmental Operations.............................................................. 20Sequence Systems: Environmental Transportation Planning Associate................................... 21Green Science Policy Institute: Executive Director.................................................................. 21Natural Resources Defense Council: Development Director ................................................... 21Sierra Club: Executive Coordinator for the Chairman and Board of Directors........................ 22NatureBridge/Headlands Institute: Institute Director ............................................................... 22

Strategic Energy Innovations: Project Coordinator .................................................................. 23NatureBridge: Individual Giving Officer.................................................................................. 23NatureBridge: Director of Programs......................................................................................... 23Global Footprint Network: Director of Development .............................................................. 23Green for All: Online Organizer ............................................................................................... 24Peninsula Open Space Trust: Grants Officer ............................................................................ 24Earthjustice: Associate Attorney............................................................................................... 24Urban Habitat: Climate Policy and Research Coordinator....................................................... 25Pesticide Action Network North America: Volunteer Executive Assistant ............................. 25


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______________________________ANNOUNCEMENTS

Save the Date: WEN Sunset Cruise of San Francisco Bay, June 12

Join WEN on Saturday, June 12 for a beautiful sunset cruise on the San Francisco Bay! Bringcolleagues and friends along for a spectacular boat ride, stunning sunset and coastal views,libations, and hors d'oeuvres on the 64 foot white Hatteras power boat, The Creative Spirit,complete with solar panels on its roof. We will set on the water from the Marina Plaza Harbor inSausalito around 5pm (final time TBA). More details to follow in the coming weeks monitoryour inbox and the WEN website for event and registration information.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~WEN Member Spotlight: Uta Jehnich, State of the World Forum

This months WEN Member Spotlight highlights Uta Jehnich,who volunteers for the State of the World Forum. SoWFholds conferences to gather those with expertise in mitigatingclimate crisis. Uta acts as liaison and logistics coordinator forthe 85 international attendees. To view her entire feature,clickhere.

Each month WEN spotlights one members story in order toexplore the wide array of careers and career paths related tothe environment. Please contact us at [email protected] if

youd like to be spotlighted or if youd like to nominate someone. Your spotlight will bedisplayed on our website, www.wencal.org and will be highlighted in our newsletter, with areadership of almost 2,000 members.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Non-Profit Spotlight: Contra Costa County Climate Leaders (4CL) Program

What is the mission of your organization?Generation Green educates and inspires Contra Costa Countyto: Reduce our impact on the earth, reuse our materials, respectour planet, and empower citizens to act sustainable and reducetheir carbon footprint.

What is the history of the organization?

Since 1990, Generation Green (a 501(c)3 nonprofit

organization) has sought to inform and encourageenvironmental action in Contra Costa County (CCC). Generation Green has hosted dozens ofworkshops and attended countless events. Our efforts have reached all segments of thecommunity. From local arts and crafts classes to attendance at City Council meetings--our goalis to educate all residents in the county about environmental issues. Generation Green iscurrently the fiscal sponsor for four environmentally -conscious education programs in ContraCosta County:
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o Dumpster Diversion Project (DDP): Discover the process of creative reuse through arts& crafts with the Dumpster Diversion Project. We promote the principles ofconservation, recycling and reuse. Children and adults of all ages can enjoy usingordinary discarded materials to create unique works of art! Dumpster Diversion discussesthe ways of constructing arts/crafts pieces and facilitates and inspires construction ofothers. Participants quickly learn that it is important to think before you toss anything

away! Learn more by visiting the website: http://www.generationgreen.com/text/art_workshops.html.

o Green Rheem: Monthly Green Rheem film nights are a chance to socialize with friendsat the historical Rheem Theatre in Moraga, CA. Participants enjoy local wine andappetizers before the film and then watch an educational environmental documentary.Organized by a collection of Lamorinda community organizations (Sustainable Moraga,Sustainable Lafayette, and Parents for a Safer Environment) attendees learn about keyissues facing the health of our community. Find out about the upcoming events athttp://www.sustainablelafayette.net/events/green-rheem.html.

o Contra Costa County Climate Leaders (4CL) Program: Local Governments are takingthe lead to create sustainable communities and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissionsin Contra Costa County (CCC). To facilitate, track and measure regional action, 4CL

monitors activities, provides free resources and tools and provides a multimediacommunications strategy that ensures best practices are shared and implemented. Electedofficials and staff receive a monthly newsletter, attend workshops and share successes online. Learn more at www.cccclimateleaders.org.

o Sustainable Contra Costa (SCOCO) : Sustainable Contra Costa (SCOCO) provideseducation, inspiration and tools to individuals and organizations that help them to liveand operate in a way that sustains the health and wellbeing of our society, environment,and economy. The Annual Sustainable Contra Costa Awards recognize localcommitments to sustainability. Learn more at www.sustainablecoco.org.

What is the current top priority for your organization?

Contra Costa Climate Leaders (4CL) program is this years top priority. Working to educate

local elected officials and city staff on policies and ordinances that reduce GHG emissions inContra Costa County!

What is one unknown fact about your organization?

That we have been around since 1990! A lot of folks know about our recent efforts, i.e. after Iserved as the mayor of Moraga, thats when we started the climate leaders program,http://www.cagreens.org/greenfocus/spring_09/deschambault.html. But the Dumpster Diva andour recycle art workshops and trashy fashion shows have been around since 1990!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join WENs Facebook Page!

Would you like to be friends with the Womens Environmental Network? If you answered yes,

you are in luck! The Womens Environmental Network has a Facebook page where you can findinformation regarding upcoming events, add the organization to your list of friends and discusstopics. To see the Womens Environmental Network Facebook page, please clickhere.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Ecology Center Calendar: Events and Lectures

For a complete listing of classes, events and lectures at the Ecology Center visit:http://www.ecologycenter.org/calendar/~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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WEN Email List

As 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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Discussion: Landscape-Expanding Our View of Nature, East Bay, Monday May 3, 2010

This will be an illustrated talk by photographer Treve Johnson, a former biologist, who has 40years of experience with photography, including training with Ansel Adams and work for NatureConservancy. Besides Treve's work, the talk will include a brief history of panoramicphotography, the role of photography in conservation, and tips on creating panoramas andcompelling photos of people in nature. All are welcome, refreshments served. Location: AlbanyCommunity Center, 1249 Marin Ave, (@ Masonic), Albany. Time: 7pm - 9pm. Cost: Free. Info:510-848-9358, [email protected], http://www.fivecreeks.org/.

Talk: Wildlife Corridors, East Bay, Monday May 3, 2010 to May 24 2010

This is the first of ten monthly Monday talks, as part of a talk series, offered by Close To Home,Seeing Connections on Nature. This talk will be given by Jim Hale, a wildlife biologist, currentlytracking cougars, badgers and river otters in East Bay hills. Location: Montclair PresbyterianChurch, 5701 Thornhill Drive, Oakland. Time: 7:30pm. Cost: $7 each talk or 10 talks for $50.Info: 510-655-6658, http://close-to-home.org/specs.htm.

Film Screening Benefit: Food INC, Benefit For Pie Ranch, SF, Tuesday May 4, 2010

This screening of Food Inc. is a benefit for Pie Ranch, a thriving, hands-on farm and foodsystem education center on Highway 1 near Pescadero, CA. Food Inc. is a riveting and thought-provoking documentary that lifts the veil on our nation's food industry. (94 min) 5:30 -Reception featuring great food and drink from Alembic and Magnolia. 7:00 - Pie RanchPresentation. 7:30 - Movie Screening Location: Red Vic Movie House, 1727 Haight St., SanFrancisco. Time: 5:30pm. Cost: $25. Info: 415-668-3994,

Talk: The Plundered Planet, SF Tuesday May 4, 2010

Speaker: Paul Collier, Director, Center for the Study of African Economies, Oxford University.Register online. Location: World Affairs Council of Northern California, 312 Sutter Street, 2ndFloor, San Francisco. Time: Check in: 5:30pm; Program: 6pm - 7pm. Cost: $15 general, free formembers. Info: 415-293-4600,http://www.itsyourworld.org/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=2734&utm_campaign=Featured%20Upcoming%20Events&utm_content=&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=VerticalResponse&utm_term=HT

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Discussion: Youth Leaders Speak Up on Driving Down Carbon, SF, Tuesday May 4

What would the move to a clean-energy economy look like if your kids were driving? Businessand policy leaders often talk about preserving natural resources for future generations, and yetyouth are rarely part of the conversation. In fact, they usually are on the margins or not even inthe room. The discussion will address that by presenting three youth advocates working on thelocal and international levels to change policy and lifestyles, build models that work, and
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demonstrate that young people don't need to wait until they have wrinkles to flex their power.Leading figures from business, government and civil society will be invited to join the audiencewhile the kids take the stage. After they tell their stories, live audience questions from everyoneare welcome in a Town Hall format. Join in to listen, learn, question and be inspired. 6pm:program, 7pm: wine and cheese reception, 8pm: SF Green drinks at 111 Minna. Location:

Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco. Time: 6pm. Cost: $20. Info:415-597-6700, [email protected] andhttp://tickets.commonwealthclub.org/auto_choose_ga.asp?area=1&shcode=1754.

History of a Ground Water Cleanup Project: LLNL Livermore Site, Tuesday May 4

Part of the California Colloquium on Water. Speaker: Peter McKereghan. 5-5:30pm - Receptionand meet the speaker, outside of Room 250, Goldman School of Public Policy; 5:30-7pm -Lecture, including a post-lecture question and answer session with the speaker. Location:Goldman School of Public Policy, Corner of Hearst Ave and LeRoy Ave, Berkeley. Time: 5pm -7pm. Info: 510-642-2666, http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/WRCA/ccow.html.

Presentation: The Plundered Planet, San Francisco, Wednesday May 5, 2010Paul Collier, a professor of economics at Oxford University, charts a course between uncheckedprofiteering on the one hand and environmental romanticism on the other to offer what he saysare realistic and sustainable solutions to dauntingly complex issues. Come hear about a wayforward that could avoid the mismanagement of the natural world that threatens our future.Location: Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco. Time: 6pm. Cost:$20. Info: 415-597-6700, [email protected],http://tickets.commonwealthclub.org/auto_choose_ga.asp?area=2&shcode=1744.

Presentation: Pop-up Storefronts and a Farm in Hayes Valley, SF, Wed, May 5, 2010

Presentation: Taking (Temporary) Root: Pop-up Storefronts and an Urban Farm in Hayes ValleyLearn about two innovative ideas for "interim uses" for vacant lots in San Francisco. Oneconcept, called "Proxy," developed by envelope A + D would install portable retail, restaurantand gallery structures on two lots along Octavia Boulevard. Another, proposed by the HayesValley Neighborhood Association, calls for a community farm on a 1.5-acre lot where theCentral Freeway used to touch down. In support of these proposals, the City is proposing a newpiece of legislation that would encourage land owners to offer up their vacant lots for temporary,public-oriented uses. With Douglas Burnham of envelope A+D, Aaron Hulme of Suppenkuche(a "Proxy" participant), Jay Rosenberg of Hayes Valley Farm and Rich Hillis of the Mayor'sOffice of Workforce and Economic Development. Location: SPUR Urban Center, 654 MissionStreet, San Francisco. Time: 12:30. Cost: $5 for non SPUR members. Info: 415-781-8726,http://spur.org/events/calendar/taking_temporary_root_popup_storefronts_and_urban_farm_hayes_valley.

Lecture: Sneaky Sea Slugs! San Francisco, Wed. May 5, 2010

Three tales of tidepool thievery. Learn about the astounding biology of a diversity ofnudibranchs (sea slugs.) Discover how these colorful mollusks use their food to defendthemselves from predators! With Dr. Rebecca Johnson, Academy Invertebrate Zoologist. Seatingis limited. Reserve a space online or by phone. Location: California Academy of Sciences, 55Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. Time: 2:30pm. Cost: Free with
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admission: $24.95 adult; $19.95 youth/student/senior; $14.95 child. Info: 800-794-7576,http://www.calacademy.org/.

Panel: Feeding 9 Billion with the Challenges of Climate Change, Wed. May 5, 2010

The challenges for agricultural production over the next few decades will require not marginal

changes in response, but fundamental re-thinking of food systems to accommodate largeincreases in demand in the context of climate change. Adapting and improving crop varieties willbe one part of the solution, but re-shaping the agroecosystems and associated markets withinwhich they are grown will be more profound and requires the greater emphasis in research andinvestment. Mobilizing diversity within agro-ecosystems and across landscapes in highly cost-effective ways that suit both local and global markets will be key. The talk will highlight some ofthe technical ecological, institutional and policy solutions that are emerging. Location: UCBerkeley Campus- Sibley Auditorium , Bechtel Engineering Center, Berkeley. Time: 2:30pm -5pm. Info: 510-642-2163, [email protected],http://bie.berkeley.edu/farmsys/may5.

Author Event: "Transforming Power" San Francisco, Wed, May 5, 2010In her new book, Transforming Power: From the Personal to the Political, veteran activist JudyRebick explains how globalization and mass communication technology are revolutionizing ourunderstanding of power and producing profound new ideas about social and political life.Whether it's the US Social Forum, the rise of democracy in Bolivia, or the success of Wikipedia,it's the process that's key: bringing communities of people together to produce something new.Meaningful response to the environmental crisis and social injustice requires substantial,sustainable change at every level, which can only come through building power from the grassroots, from the people most impacted. In Transforming Power we discover the ideas, the peopleand the practices that can provide the paths to the change we need. Location: Modern TimesBookstore, 888 Valencia St., at 20th St., San Francisco. Time: 7pm. Info: 415-282-9246,[email protected], http://www.mtbs.com/.

Berkeley Stanford CleanTech Conference: Car 2.0, SF, Wednesday May 5, 2010

Berkeley Stanford CleanTech Conference: Car 2.0, The Race for Electric TransportationLeadership. Berkeley-Stanford CleanTech Conference (BSCC) announces the fifth in acontinuing series of focused conferences highlighting clean technology solutions to addressmultifaceted global energy challenges. Three extraordinary panels will discuss the exciting newinnovations in electric vehicle technology, the opportunities and challenges from China, and thepolicies and economics that are paving the way for a transformation of the automobile sector. Forparticipants, this is an excellent opportunity to network and discover opportunities in this sector.Location: PG&E Headquarters, 77 Beale St., @ Market, San Francisco. Time: 11am - 6pm. Info:[email protected], http://events.berkeley.edu/?event_ID=30805&date=2010-05-05&tab=all_events.

FREE Reusable Transport Packaging Workshop: 5 May, 2010

Learn to save money by shipping and storing products in reusable containers rather than limited-use pallets and boxes during a free workshop sponsored by StopWaste.Org.Studies have shown that reusables generate 95% less waste, 29% fewer greenhouse gasemissions, and require 39% less energy than limited-use packaging.
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Reusables improve ergonomics and worker safety, reduce shipping errors, provide betterprotection of goods, and reduce packaging material and waste costs.* Learn about new trends* Hear success stories* Discover savings potential

* Consult 1-on-1 with experts* Network with other business leadersTime: 10:00am-12:30pm Location: Roche Palo Alto LLC, 3431 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, CA94304 Cost: Free (RSVP Required)Info: http://www.UseReusables.org

SDForum's Green Evening: 'The Modern Green Supply Chain' Thursday May 6, 2010

The high-tech industry has put forth significant effort in the last 5-years to define sustainability,its impact on key ICT industries and impact on the world economies. However, when it comes tosustainable supply chains, various High tech sectors are just now coming alive. Find out how youcan benefit from the work of EICC and GeSI, the tools for sustainable self-assessment and how

sustainability supply chain plans and even audits can make you an ideal business partner. Whenit comes to supply chains, you can become a top business contender. Come with your questions(including what all these abbreviations mean...), your challenges regarding Sustainable SupplyChains - the place where leveragable sustainability impact happens in the global market. Registeronline. Location: Orrick, 1000 Marsh Road, Menlo Park. Time: 6pm - 8:30pm. Cost: $40. Info:408-414-5950, [email protected],http://www.sdforum.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.ViewPage&PageID=911.

Tour: Green Corridor, East Bay, Thursday May 6, 2010

An inspiring look at the East Bay's "Green Corridor." Meet leaders of sustainability face to face,discover what it takes to be green certified, learn about cutting edge energy and resourceefficiency buildings and take home a personal action plan. Itinerarary: Oakland: Numi Tea, EcoOptions, City Slicker Farms, Ironhorse green building/apartments. Optional Lunch at GatherRestaurant or Amanda's Feel Good Fresh Food. Berkeley: The Brower Center, The Green Housethat looks like a boat, Metro Lighting, Eco Home Improvement, Kruse Plumbing. Time: 9am -5pm. Cost: $30-$90. Info: 510-704-0379, http://ebgt.org/tourTopics.html.

CA Trout Benefit Gala & Auction: California Blue Ribbon Waters, SF, Friday May 7

Come talk up your favorite California river. Fine wines, auction and dinner. 6pm: Reception &Silent Auction; 7:30pm: Dinner & Live Auction. Cocktail Attire. Purchase tickets online.Location: Julia Morgan Ballroom, 465 California Street, San Francisco. Time: 6pm. Cost: $300.Info: 415-392-8887, http://www.caltrout.org/article.asp?id=417&bc=1.

Art Opening: FRESH DIGS, East Bay, Friday May 7, 2010

Art that addresses environmental and social justice issues by Laney College students from theEco Art Matters class. Show runs May 7 through 28, 2010. Opening Reception Friday, May 7 inconjunction with Oakland's Art Murmur. Artists: Phoebe Ackley, Balint Onida Acs, MarkenyaBroughton, Neftali Carreira, Aryana Gauder, Mary Grant, Amelia Land, Jade Leith, Alida Line,Deva Lowenthal, Leah Markos, Victoria Sawicki, Anna Vaughan, Michael Walker, KristinaYates. Guest Curator: Lauren Elder. Visiting artists: Raheleh Zomorridinia. Instructor: Andre
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Singer Thompson. With gratitude to our generous, talented Garden manager and renownedpublic artist: Vickie Jo Sowell. Location: Big Daddy's Complete Rejuvenating CommunityGarden, 3601 Peralta Street, (corner of 36th and Peralta), Emeryville. Time: 4pm - 8pm. Info:http://www.andreesingerthompson.com/pages/teaching.html.

Sustainable Enterprise Conference, North Bay, Friday May 7, 2010A day-long learning and networking conference dedicated to helping North Bay businesses,nonprofits, and other organizations transition to economic, environmental and socialsustainability. Register online. Location: Sonoma Mountain Village Event Center, 1100 ValleyHouse Drive, Rohnert Park. Time: 7am - 7pm. Cost: $159. Info:http://sustainableenterpriseconference.com/.

Workshop: Let Worms Eat Your Garbage, East Bay, Saturday May 8, 2010

If you want an inexpensive but highly valuable organic fertilizer for your garden - wormcastings are the way to go. This class goes step by step through the fundamentals of compostingwith red wiggler worms - the best digesters in nature. Registration starts March 22. Location:

Lakeside Park Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Avenue, (Off Grand Ave.), Oakland. Time: 10am -12pm. Info: 510-444-7645, http://www.stopwaste.org/home/index.asp?page=625.

Volunteer: Creekside Habitat Restoration with SPAWN, North Bay, Saturday May 8

Join SPAWN, The Salmon Protection and Watershed Network, for some fun work out along thecreeks every Saturday in the San Geronimo Valley. Help us remove invasive plants and plantnative trees and shrubs grown in our local native plant nursery. Learn about Marin's salmonpopulations, how to ID native plants and birds, and gather with a great group of volunteers!Every Saturday, rain or shine! Location: Varies weekly, see website for details! If you need anymore info or want to join a nursery workday please contact Blaine by email. What to bring:Protective clothing (rain gear), including work gloves and sturdy shoes. Water & snacks. If youhave your own shovels or clippers, bring those too! Location: San Geronimo Valley. Time: 10am- 1pm. Info: [email protected], http://www.spawnusa.org/upcomingevents/number-5.

OBUGS' Spring Community Planting Event: "Spring into the Garden" Saturday May 8

Spring into the Garden will combine fun activities, nutrition, farming-related themes and lots ofdigging in the dirt! Included will be a multi-lingual garden tour, vegetable and herb planting forcommunity members of all ages, old-fashioned ice cream making using seasonal fruits, raffle,and the "Farming Olympics," complete with potato sack races. The event will featurecollaboration from other local non-profits whose missions are also centered around sustainableagriculture and the promotion of responsible nutrition. Location: Marston Campbell Park, (Nextto Lafayette Elementary School, 1700 Market Street, cross street 18th), Oakland. Time: 1pm -5pm. Info: http://www.obugs.org/.

Concert: Junkestra by Nathaniel Stookey, San Francisco, Sunday May 9, 2010

Nathaniel Stookey's Junkestra, composed during his 2007 artist residency at Recology SanFrancisco, will be presented by the San Francisco Symphony. The work in three movements isperformed with percussion instruments created from materials Stookey scavenged from thedump. It has been presented many times over, most notably to mark the opening of the newCalifornia Academy of Sciences building in Golden Gate Park. Location: Davies Symphony
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Hall, Van Ness, at Grove, San Francisco. Time: 2pm. Cost: $35. Info: 415-864-6000,http://www.sfsymphony.org/UploadedFiles/about/press/PressReleases/Nat%20Stookey%20Chamber%20Music%20Concert.pdf.

Author Event: "Toxic Loopholes", San Francisco, Monday May 10, 2010

Craig Collins' vividly illustrated PowerPoint presentation will provide us with an insightfulglimpse into his new book, Toxic Loopholes. Instead of a dry treatise on environmental policy,Collins de-mystifies the "environmental protection racket" through dramatic accounts ofcontaminated communities standing up to corporate polluters and corrupt EPA officials in theirquest for environmental justice. Toxic Loopholes blatantly reveals how weak laws, legalloopholes, political collusion and regulatory negligence have rigged a system of bureaucraticbarriers to protect polluters from the wrath of their victims. Location: Modern Times Bookstore,888 Valencia St., at 20th St., San Francisco. Time: 7pm. Info: 415-282-9246,http://bapd.org/n2662.html.

An Evening Dedicated to the Protection of The White Lions, Peninsula, Tues. May 11

With Linda Tucker, author of Mystery of the White Lions: Children of the Sun God, andfounder of the Global White Lion Protection Trust. Lecture, National Geographic Short Film,Book Signing, Light Refreshments. Limited seating -- RSVP with number of guests and creditcard payment by phone. Location: Stillheart Institute, 16350 Skyline Boulevard, Woodside.Time: 5pm - 8pm. Cost: $30. Info: 650-851-6622, http://www.whitelions.org/.

Event: A Conversation With Ernest Callenbach and Novella Carpenter, SF, Tues. May 11

Join us for an on-stage conversation with Ernest Callenbach, author of the cult-classic, Ecotopia,and Novella Carpenter, an urban farmer and author of Farm City. With its vision of whitebicycles, a creek running down Market Street and a female president, Ecotopia (dubbed "thenovel that predicted Portland" by New York Times writer Scott Timberg) has gained renewedattention in recent years as urbanists and naturalists alike consider a dizzying array of strategiesfor living in a resource-constrained world. Where are we now, relative to Callenbach's vision ofthe future? Okay to bring lunch. Location: SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission Street, SanFrancisco. Time: 12:30pm. Cost: $5 for non SPUR members. Info: 415-781-8726,http://spur.org/events/calendar/ecotopia_revisited_conversation_ernest_callanbach_and_novella_carpenter.

Panel: Navigating the Road to Sustainability, San Francisco, Wed. May 12, 2010

Hosted by Green Property Solutions, iReuse and Environmental Building Strategies. TheseCommercial Sustainability Consultants, who focus on maximizing efficiencies in Energy, Waterand Waste, are currently "Navigating the Road to Sustainability" and plan to share how they'redoing it. See the processes and tools they use to bring the concepts of 'transparency andimmediacy' to their consulting assignments. Learn about innovative and proprietary softwaretools designed to measure a client's savings and over-all success. Hear from ENERGY STARand LEED experts who will demonstrate how to recognize the relationship between a buildingoccupant's behaviors, sustainable improvements and enhanced building value by measuring NetPresent Value (NPV) and rates of return (IRR) for clients. And finally, see how all of thesemeasures contribute to a comprehensive sustainability program benefiting building owners,managers, tenants and any corporation interested in operating a more sustainable business while
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enhancing their corporate social responsibility (CSR) brand. Register online. Location:Environmental Building Strategies, 1014 Howard Street, San Francisco. Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm.Cost: $10 members, $15 non-members; $5 more at the door. Info:http://greenchamberofcommerce.net/navigating-road/.

Discussion: The Urban Farming Movement, San Francisco, Wed. May 12, 2010Enterprising city dwellers are bursting from their pre-packaged lives and taking back theirchoices for consumption. Urban farms foster community and healthy eating beneath toweringcity blocks, where fast and easy often supersede fresh and home-grown. Like SF's own AlemanyFarm and Hayes Valley Farm, these urban crop spaces allow neighbors to trade their Swinglinestaplers for pitchforks and break new ground. Fresh, organic veggies are grown and sold, and thelocavore food economy is epitomized. What's the appeal of throwing away the chain grocerystore for the neighborhood till? Come hear from local leaders of the movement like NovellaCarpenter, founder of Oakland's Ghost Town Farm, and trailblazing San Franciscans JasonMark, of Alemany Farm, Christopher Burley, founder of Hayes Valley Farm, and DavidGavrich, "goat whisperer" and founder of City Grazing. They'll discuss the urban farming

movement's place in the world of organic, local-grown culture, and how they're bringing thefarm to the city - goats included! After the panel, you can munch on food from Mission Pies,Bella Viva Orchards, Back to Earth Catering and wine from the Russian Rivery Winery.Purchase tickets online. Location: Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, SanFrancisco. Time: 6pm. Cost: $20. Info: 415-597-6700, [email protected],http://tickets.commonwealthclub.org/auto_choose_ga.asp?area=1&shcode=1778.

NorCal SETAC Annual Meeting, Berkeley, May 12-13, 2010Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Northern California Chapter announcesthe 20th Annual Meeting, May 12 - 13, 2010, at the Clark Kerr Campus of UC Berkeley. Thetheme is "Contaminants of Emerging Concern: Responding to a 21st Century Challenge".Register online for short courses (May 12) and the annual meeting (May 13). Short Coursesinclude (1) Selenium Criteria for Aquatic and Aquatic Dependent Wildlife: Development andImplementation; (2) PPCPs and EDs: Strategies for Evaluating the Biological Effects of EDCs toAquatic Life; (3) Demystifying Toxicity Tests: Understanding, Interpreting and Using BioassayQA/QC Results; and (4) Advances in Analytical Methods: Pharmaceutical and Personal CareProducts, Brominated Fire Retardants, and Air Analyses. The May 13 annual meeting plenarysessions include presentations by Dr. Christian Daughton, USEPA, Office of Research andDevelopment, Chief of the Environmental Chemistry Branch, Environmental Sciences Division,Las Vegas, Nevada; Dr. David Epel, The Jane and Marshall Steel Professor Emeritus ofBiological and Marine Sciences, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California; and Dr. DanielSchlenk, Professor, Aquatic Ecotoxicology, Department of Environmental Sciences, Universityof California, Riverside. Please see the NorCal SETAC website for more details and registrationinformation. Time: May 12: 8:30 to 4:30; May 13: 9:00 to 4:30Location: Clark Kerr Campus,UC Berkeley Cost: Varies, see website for details. Info:http://www.norcalsetac.org/2010_Meeting.php

Volunteer: Bike to Work Day San Francisco Bay Area, Thursday May 13, 2010

Every year, hundreds of volunteers make Bike to Work Day the best day ever for thousands ofcyclists in the East Bay. There are lots of ways to get involved: stuffing the famous musette bags,
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greeting bicyclists at your neighborhood energizer station, getting food and drink donations,rounding up goodies for the musette bags, putting posters and flyers up around town, getting theword out about Bike to Work Day to the media, hauling equipment with a bike trailer, helpingout at the Bike Away from Work Part, and much more. Plus, everyone who volunteers for Biketo Work Day will be invited to a special thank you party in June. Join in! Info: 510-533-7433,

[email protected], http://www.ebbc.org/?q=volunteer.

San Francisco Bay Area Women of Wind Energy, East Bay, Thursday May 13, 2010

Please join Nancy Rader, Executive Director of CalWEA, for a presentation entitled Reflectionson 20 Years of Advocacy for California Wind. Nancy has represented CalWEA since itsinception in 2000, serving as its executive director since 2000. The event will take place from6:00 PM-8:30 PM at Le Cheval restaurant in Berkeley. Please register through Eventbrite athttp://www.wowe5132010.eventbrite.com by May 7. A $20.00 registration fee will include thecost of wine and food. Please contact Andrea Taber at [email protected] for furtherinformation.

Volunteer: White-Crowned Sparrow Habitat Restoration, SF, Saturday May 15, 2010Participate in restoring habitat along Golden Gate Park's bison paddock by planting natives,weeding established sites, and nurturing the area for local White-crowned Sparrows. Close-toedshoes recommended. If you are part of a group of five or more RSVP to the given email.Location: Golden Gate Park Bison Paddock, San Francisco. Time: 9am - Noon. Info: 510-843-2222, [email protected], http://www.goldengateaudubon.org/volunteer/.

Workshop: Bees in the City, San Francisco, Saturday May 15, 2010

Bees of many different species live in abundance all throughout the City! All of these bees arehelping make our neighborhoods more beautiful and bountiful. Join GFE and Susan Prentice andPaul Koski, experienced local beekeepers, as we discover ways you can encourage wildlife,specifically bees, into your gardens. We will discuss urban beekeeping tips as well as ways youcan support native bee populations in your backyard. Time and weather permitting, the class willconclude with a look into the GFE's honeybee hives! Come learn how to bee an advocate! Pre-registration is required, call or email to register. Location: Garden for the Environment, 7th Ave.,@ Lawton St., San Francisco. Time: 10am - Noon. Cost: $15. Info: 415-731-5627,[email protected], http://www.gardenfortheenvironment.org/.

Lecture: What Makes Water Wet? East Bay, Saturday May 15, 2010

Water is the third most abundant molecule in the Universe, and the basis for life as we know it.Despite this profound importance, apparent chemical simplicity, and decades of intense study,the nature of water remains incompletely understood. Current debates include the proposedexistence of 17 forms of ice and two forms of the liquid, and the nature of water in confinedenvironments, like cells and carbon nanotubes. We have accumulated a wealth of new datacharacterizing the nature of water via the study of water clusters in the range of dimer throughhexamer, using Terahertz Laser Vibration-Rotation-Tunneling spectroscopy, which directlyprobes the bends and stretches of the hydrogen bonds. These data provide a good start towards "auniversal first principles" model for water, that can explain all of its unusual properties. Comelearn more about it. Room 100. Location: UC Berkeley Genetics and Plant Biology Bldg,Berkeley. Time: 11am - Noon. Cost: Free. Info: [email protected],
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Volunteer: Creekside Habitat Restoration with SPAWN, North Bay, Sat. May 15, 2010

Join SPAWN, The Salmon Protection and Watershed Network, for some fun work out along thecreeks every Saturday in the San Geronimo Valley. Help us remove invasive plants and plantnative trees and shrubs grown in our local native plant nursery. Learn about Marin's salmon

populations, how to ID native plants and birds, and gather with a great group of volunteers!Every Saturday, rain or shine! Location: Varies weekly, see website for details! If you need anymore info or want to join a nursery workday please contact Blaine by email. What to bring:Protective clothing (rain gear), including work gloves and sturdy shoes. Water & snacks. If youhave your own shovels or clippers, bring those too! Location: San Geronimo Valley. Time: 10am- 1pm. Info: [email protected], http://www.spawnusa.org/upcomingevents/number-5.

Volunteer: Martin Luther King Jr. Shore Restoration, East Bay, Saturday May 15, 2010

Work to plant native shrubs and weed out the invasives at our site adjacent to Arrowhead Marshin East Oakland. Arrowhead Marsh is a one-of-a-kind area to work. Northern Harriers andBrown Pelicans swoop down and Clapper Rails chatter in the marsh. Refreshments provided.

Location: Martin Luther King Shoreline Park, between Coliseum and Oakland Airport, Oakland.Time: 10am - 1pm. Info: 510-843-2222, [email protected],http://www.goldengateaudubon.org/volunteer/.

Event: La Pena's Food Justice Series Presents: Foodshare, Sunday May 16, 2010

This is a community-building event celebrating cutting edge work being done by young peopleand their adult mentors to build a more just and sustainable food system in the Bay Area. Therewill be appetizing drinks, scrumptious food, book signings, visual art presentations & acookbook swap. Location: La Pena Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave., (@ Prince St.),Berkeley. Time: 7pm. Cost: $15. Info: 510-849-2568, [email protected],http://www.lapena.org/event/1483.

Discussion: Economies of Nature, San Francisco, Monday May 17, 2010

Economies of Nature, the fourth of four talks, will question, can there be "sustainability" withina growth-based, capitalist economy? Do "ecosystem services" and "natural capitalism" lead awayfrom our current path, or do they only reinforce it? How does the Utopian imagination affect thenarrow push for Green Survivalism? Jon Christensen, Executive Director of the Bill Lane Centerfor the American West at Stanford University, will host the speakers, conversing with them andthe audience. Location: SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco. Time: 7:30pm.Info: 415-881-7579, http://www.shapingsf.org/ecology_emerges.html.

Local Food Currency: BACE Project Roundtable Meeting, San Francisco, Tues. May 18

This month, we will discuss the potential design for a food currency to support local, sustainablefood production and consumption. Selection of this topic was driven by the interest of severalgroups: Transition towns, Evolver, Hayes Valley Farm, the Underground Farmers Market, etc..Please invite othe potentially interested groups and individuals. The format of this meeting is todiscuss currency projects (established and conceptual), mingle and ponder currency theory, withan extended focus on a particular project to change each month. Please bring food/beverages toshare if you can. 6:30pm - intro to BACE, get to know each other, mingle, etc.. 7pm - check-inand project roundtable (each person gives a brief status update and requests feedback/support if
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needed). 7:30pm - focus on one project for feedback/support. 9pm - social time either at meetinglocation or off to a bar/tea house, etc. Location: Noisebridge, 2169 Mission Street, 3rd floor, inthe back classroom, San Francisco. Time: 7pm - 9:30pm. Info: [email protected],http://sfbace.org/.

Presentation: Cars in the City: With Traffic Engineer Jack Fleck, Tuesday, May 18, 2010For better and worse, cars are a big part of urban life. San Francisco City Traffic Engineer JackFleck will share lessons from a career in the transportation trenchesincluding the contentiousBerkeley traffic diverters, the Embarcadero Freeway replacement project and Third Street LightRail. We'll also hear about some current issuesextending parking meter hours and theTransbay area plan. Also, is there still a case to be made for the electric car? Okay to bring lunch.Location: SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco. Time: 12:30pm. Cost: $5 fornon SPUR members. Info: 415-781-8726,http://spur.org/events/calendar/cars_city_conversation_traffic_engineer_jack_fleck.

Presentation: Owls and Bats, East Bay, Wednesday May 19, 2010

Come learn about the Sausal Creek Watershed's denizens of the night -- owls and bats -- and findout how you can support them. After the presentation, we'll stroll over to Dimond Park to seewhat we can find. Location: Dimond Library, 3565 Fruitvale Ave., Oakland. Time: 7pm - 9pm.Info: 510-501-3672, [email protected], http://www.sausalcreek.org/.

Bay Area Open Space Council Conference, San Francisco, Thursday May 20, 2010

Agenda highlights include presentations on innovative funding, the nexus of housing and landconservation, regional conservation science initiatives, relevancy and re-imagining leadership,communication across barriers, and sustainable communities. Will Shafroth, Principal DeputyAssistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Department of the Interior will be thekeynote speaker and will kick off the day. Two Exhibit Halls will be filled with displays aboutagencies, organizations, professionals and businesses that protect and manage the region'sdiverse parks and open spaces. There will be no conference registration at the door, so you mustpre-register. Early registration opens the first week of April and ends on April 23, and regularregistration ends on May 6. The event has reached capacity for the last several years, so pleasemake sure to reserve your spot early. Register online. Location: Golden Gate Club, 135 FisherLoop, The Presidio, San Francisco. Time: 8am - 4:30pm. Cost: $85. Info:http://www.openspacecouncil.org/upload/page.php?pageid=36.

Lecture: The Natural History and Future of California Condors, SF, Thursday May 20

In 1982, there were only 22 California condors left in the world. Through a successful captivebreeding population and nearly 20 years of efforts to reestablish populations in the wild, there arenow nearly 350 condors, over half of which are free flying in the wild. Five release sites havebeen established in the American West and Baja California. Daniel George is a National ParkService wildlife biologist who has concentrated on endangered species research since 1995. Hejoined Pinnacles National Monument on California Condor recovery efforts in 2006 andcurrently works at Pinnacles as the condor program manager. Socializing and refreshments at7pm; Speaker at 7:30pm. Location: First Unitarian Universalist Church of SF, 1187 Franklin St.,@ Geary, San Francisco. Time: 7pm. Info: 510-843-2222, [email protected],http://www.goldengateaudubon.org/education/speaker-series/.
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Sustainable Communities Best Practices Forum, SF, Thursday May 20, 2010

Bridging the Gap between Green Building and Urban Planning. The development of sustainableurban areas will require the integration of green building design features and green infrastructureat the land use planning phase, yet the worlds of planning and green building design often

function independently. How can developers and planners integrate green building technologiesand infrastructure into their projects and how can building designers start thinking on a planningscale? How can some of the lessons learned from the green building movement, such as theintegrated design process, be incorporated into the land use planning phase? Panelists willdiscuss how to integrate green design features and concepts into land use planning and how thisbenefits the development and the development approval process. Discussion will cover variousBay Area and international projects and speakers will share how their projects are integratinggreen design features into the fabric of large-scale developments, and what sustainability meansfor developers at the building, block and city scale. Register online or by phone. Location:Morrison & Foerster LLP, 425 Market Street, 33rd Floor, San Francisco. Time: 4pm - 5:30pm.Cost: see website for prices. Info: 800-321-5011,

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Discussion: Can You Be a Good Environmentalist and Still Eat Meat? Thurs. May 20

At least since the publication of Diet for a Small Planet, the environmentally conscious haveworried about the impacts of eating meat. Raising livestock is resource-intensive, often polluting,and, as we are beginning to learn, a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. It's alsoone of the ways we've fed ourselves for millennia. So is there an ecologically sustainable way toeat meat? At this public debate, Ari Derfel, co-founder of Gather restaurant in Berkeley willmoderate a conversation with Nicolette Hahn Niman -- a Marin rancher and author of TheRighteous Porkchop -- who will argue that there is and Howard Lyman -- the author of MadCowboy: Plain Truth from the Cattle Rancher Who Won't Eat Meat -- who will disagree. Pleasejoin us for what promises to be a lively and provocative conversation on an issue most of us facethree times a day! Meet in the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Theater. Purchase tickets online.Location: David Brower Center, 2150 Allston Way, Berkeley. Time: 7pm. Cost: $10-$20suggested donation. Info: 510-859-9100,http://www.earthisland.org/index.php/getInvolved/eventsCalendar/.

Volunteer: Creekside Habitat Restoration with SPAWN, Sat. May 22, 2010

Join SPAWN, The Salmon Protection and Watershed Network, for some fun work out along thecreeks every Saturday in the San Geronimo Valley. Help us remove invasive plants and plantnative trees and shrubs grown in our local native plant nursery. Learn about Marin's salmonpopulations, how to ID native plants and birds, and gather with a great group of volunteers!Every Saturday, rain or shine! Location: Varies weekly, see website for details! If you need anymore info or want to join a nursery workday please contact Blaine by email. What to bring:Protective clothing (rain gear), including work gloves and sturdy shoes. Water & snacks. If youhave your own shovels or clippers, bring those too! Location: San Geronimo Valley. Time: 10am- 1pm. Info: [email protected], http://www.spawnusa.org/upcomingevents/number-5.

Class: New Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance, South Bay, Sat. May 22, 2010

Review of the CA. Model Ordinance and the BAWCA Outdoor Model Ordinance. Hands on
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demo and calculations of new requirements. Registration required -- call to register. Location:Palo Alto. Time: 9am - Noon. Cost: Free. Info: 650-349-3000, [email protected],http://bawsca.org/.

Class: California Natives Water Conserving Strategies, South Bay, Sat. May 22, 2010

Learn about the gardens natural cycles for sustainability. California native plants, waterconserving strategies, and the innovative materials. Registration required -- call to RSVP.Location: Milpitas. Time: 10am - 1pm. Cost: Free. Info: 650-349-3000, [email protected],http://bawsca.org/.

Volunteer at Indian Valley Organic Farm and Garden, North Bay, Sat. May 22, 2010

Join Conservation Corps North Bay for a day on the farm. You'll be working side by side withstudents, corpsmembers, expert botanists and community members like yourself to cultivate afresher, healthier future for everyone. Location: Indian Valley Organic Farm & Garden, 1800Ignacio Blvd., Novato. Time: 9am - Noon. Info: 415-454-4554.

Photography Activity: "Shoot the Shed" East Bay, Sat. May 22, 2010Oakland's Sausal Creek Watershed has tremendous biodiversity. That biodiversity is ensured bythe restoration efforts of Friends of Sausal Creek (FOSC). FOSC efforts reclaim habitat lost byurbanization. Shoot the Shed will -- through an organized photographic effort -- capture andcelebrate the flora, fauna, and other features that make the Sausal Creek Watershed unique. Joinus in a photographic survey of the watershed. Meet at the Scout Hut. Contact Eddie Dunbar formore info. Location: Dimond Park, 3860 Hanly Road, Oakland. Time: 9:30am. Info: 510-506-2837, [email protected], http://www.sausalcreek.org/.

Help Restore Habitat for the California Quail, San Francisco, Sat, May 22, 2010

Each month Golden Gate Audubon sponsors workdays where volunteers help restore habitat forthe California Quail, the official bird of the City and County of San Francisco and of the State ofCalifornia. We plant native species, remove invasives, and do general maintenance at HardingPark, next to Lake Merced. This program is currently a part of a National Audubon programcalled Together Green Volunteer Days, inspiring people everywhere to take action to improvethe health of our environment. Refreshments will be provided. RSVP by email. Location:Harding Park, Sunset @ Lake Merced Boulevards, Meet in the large parking lot where Sunsetand Lake Merced Boulevards meet. , San Francisco. Time: 9am - Noon. Info: 510-843-2222,[email protected], http://www.goldengateaudubon.org/volunteer/.

Annual Strawberry Tasting at the Saturday Berkeley Farmers' Market, Sat,. May 22, 2010

At one table, free strawberry samples from all of the growers that sell strawberries at theSaturday Berkeley Farmers' Market. At noon, World Harmony Chorus performs vocal musicfrom around the world. Drawn from a wide variety of ethnic sources and folk traditions,including hymns from Madagascar and Zimbabwe, Eastern European kolos, Latin Americanchoral works, and English and American folk music, their repertoire is rich in harmony andpolyrhythm. 10am to 3pm -- tasting & market hours. One block from downtown BerkeleyBART, street and lot parking. Please note: all three Berkeley Farmers' Markets are at differentlocations. 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/bfm/.
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Marking the Moment: 20 Years After the Bombing of Judi Bari, Monday May 24, 2010

The 20th anniversary of the pipe bomb attack on Judi Bari, Darryl Cherney and attack on EarthFirst! on May 24, 1990 will be recognized in events in the Bay Area. This event is Marking themoment: On May 24, people from near and far will gather to mark the moment of the bomb

explosion (just before noon) at the site in Oakland that it blasted through Judi's car, nearly killingher and forever changing the Earth First! movement. There will be speakers, music, and a speak-out. The site is in front of Oakland High School. We are raising funds to cover expenses of thiscommemoration, including reprinting Judi's essays, hall rental and travel funds for out of townspeakers so that the events can be free and accessible to all. Make tax-deductible donations bygoing to www.HeadwatersPreserve.org and clicking on the "donate" button at the top (enter"Judi Bari" in the notes box on the donation form.) or send a check made out to Earth First! toP.O. Box 210, Canyon, CA 94516 ("Judi Bari" in the memo line.) All funds go directly tosupport the event. Cosponsors include Earth First!, the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW)and the Bay Area Coalition for Headwaters (BACH). Location: Oakland High School, near E.33rd on Park Blvd., Oakland. Time: 11:30am. Cost: donations accepted. Info: 510-548-3113,

http://www.judibari.org/#20yr.

Party: Women's Earth Alliance, Weaving the Worlds Gala, SF, Wednesday May 26, 2010

The Women's Earth Alliance's (WEA) gala event gathers the Bay Area's WEA community inorder to celebrate the work, thank supporters, and invite further participation. Location: Presidio,Golden Gate Club, San Francisco. Time: 6pm. Cost: $125 event ticket. Info: 510-859-9111,[email protected],http://www.womensearthalliance.org/article.php?list=type&type=141.

Discussion: Growth and Planning: San Francisco's Role in the Region, SF, Wed. May 26

Though not the most populous city in the Bay Area, San Francisco is the center of the region.How much should San Francisco grow, both in terms of housing and jobs, relative to the region?How can San Francisco be a leader in implementing SB 375, a new statewide anti-sprawllegislation? How can we work as a region to support localities that accept growth? Join SanFrancisco Planning Director John Rahaim and Association of Bay Area Governments PlanningDirector Ken Kirkey for an exciting discussion about San Francisco's role in the region. Okay tobring lunch. Location: SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco. Time: 12:30pm.Cost: $5 for non SPUR members. Info: 415-781-8726,http://spur.org/events/calendar/growth_and_planning_san_francisco's_role_region.

Greywater Roundtable: Lessons From a Greywater-Friendly State, Thursday May 27

The Greywater Alliance invites you to a five-part series of discussions and presentations for theBay Area greywater community. After the recent improvement to the state greywater code, weare facilitating local action by bringing people and ideas together in five targeted greywaterroundtables, with building professionals, designers, city inspectors and planners, policy makers,water district staff, and greywater advocates. The speaker will be Val Little from WaterCASA,who will present "Lessons from a Pioneer Graywater State" based upon her experiences workingwith graywater in Arizona. Location: EBMUD, 375 11th Street, Second Floor, Oakland. Time:3:30pm - 5pm. Info: http://greywateralliance.org/index.html.
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Volunteer: Creekside Habitat Restoration with SPAWN, Saturday May 29, 2010

Join SPAWN, The Salmon Protection and Watershed Network, for some fun work out along thecreeks every Saturday in the San Geronimo Valley. Help us remove invasive plants and plantnative trees and shrubs grown in our local native plant nursery. Learn about Marin's salmonpopulations, how to ID native plants and birds, and gather with a great group of volunteers!

Every Saturday, rain or shine! Location: Varies weekly, see website for details! If you need anymore info or want to join a nursery workday please contact Blaine by email. What to bring:Protective clothing (rain gear), including work gloves and sturdy shoes. Water & snacks. If youhave your own shovels or clippers, bring those too! Location: San Geronimo Valley. Time: 10am- 1pm. Info: [email protected], http://www.spawnusa.org/upcomingevents/number-5.

Class: Climate and MicroClimate For Gardeners, Peninsula, Saturday May 29, 2010

Mystified by why your garden is warmer in summer than your friend's in the next town over? Orwhy you get fog and they don't? Learn the causes and nature of our region's microclimates, andhow to use this knowledge to grow a successful year-round food or flower garden. You will alsolearn to study the microclimates within your garden. Learn successful plant selection as well as

tricks for placing plants to take advantage of variations in heat and cold, sunlight and shadow.Useful handouts included. Call or go online to register. Location: Common Ground EducationalCenter, 559 College Ave, Palo Alto. Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm. Cost: $31. Info: 650-493-6072,http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org/upcomingclasses.htm.

Wise Water Management Course, North Bay, Saturday May 29, 2010

This half day workshop is for all those interested in how to prevent erosion problems beforethey occur, turn stormwater challenges into benefits and how to safely harvest and store highquality water from your roof for potable and/or landscape use. Go online or call to register.Location: Occidental Arts and Ecology Center, 15290 Coleman Valley Rd., Occidental. Time:10am - 1pm. Cost: $35 (no meal served). Info: 707-874-1557 ext. 218, [email protected],http://www.oaec.org/water-institute/roof-water-catchment-august.

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Farallones Marine Sanctuary Association: Beach Watch Manager

San Francisco, CAThe Farallones Marine Sanctuary Association is a non-profit, cooperating association supportingthe Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary. We collaborate closely with Sanctuarystaff and coordinate and sponsor programming and initiatives that meet the Sanctuarys mission.Our collaboration with the Sanctuary involves education, interpretation, outreach, research andmonitoring as a supporting partner.

Responsibilities include: supervise Research Associate, Data Manager, contractors andinterns of the Beach Watch program; develop annual operating plan and manage $150k annualbudget; manage contract and grant deliverables; assist in state, federal and foundation grant andproposal writing; coordinate and supervise over 100 Beach Watch volunteers in data collectionof bird and marine mammal species abundance, human activity, and oil/tarball deposition on 41beaches between Bodega Head and Ao Nuevo; and coordinate all aspects of Beach Watchtraining including advanced training and enrichment sessions. A complete list of duties andqualifications can be found here. Last day to apply is May 4th.
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Greenbelt Alliance: Membership and Database Manager

Oakland, CAGreenbelt Alliance, the San Francisco Bay Areas advocate for open spaces and vibrant places,seeks an experienced candidate for the position of Membership and Database Manager.

The Membership and Database Manager will be part of Greenbelt AlliancesDevelopment Team, which is responsible for membership outreach and for raising the funds tosupport the organizations advocacy efforts on behalf of land conservation and Smart Growthurban planning throughout the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. Greenbelt Alliance has a$2.3 million annual budget, with financial support derived from foundation grants, major gifts,membership dues and special events. The Membership and Database Manager will work underthe direction of the Development Director and in close coordination with members of theDevelopment, Communications and Programs teams. A complete job description can be foundhere. The last day to apply is May 7th.

The Sierra Club: Clean Air Act Enforcement Attorney

San Francisco, CA or Washington, DCThe Sierra Club is the nation's leader in grassroots environmental litigation, with a legal recordthat has made it a major force to be reckoned with by government officials and industry alike.Law treatises are filled with watershed decisions won by the Sierra Club, and we annually fileover 125 new cases.

The Sierra Club has an immediate opening for a Clean Air Act Enforcement Attorney.Location is flexible, with preference for our headquarters in San Francisco or Washington D.Coffice. As part of the national Club legal team, the Clean Air Enforcement Attorney will litigatekey cases under the Clean Air Act, targeting dirty, old coal plants for cleanup and retirement;help implement strategic legal actions to support the Clubs Beyond Coal Campaign; and helpcoordinate all aspects of the Sierra Clubs Clean Air Act enforcement work. The positioninvolves daily contact with Sierra Club volunteer activists, staff, and attorneys throughout thenation. A complete list of duties and qualifications can be found here. Last day to apply is May7th.

ClimateWorks Foundation: Office Manager

San FranciscoClimateWorks is a worldwide network of philanthropic and non-governmental organizationswhose goal is to prevent dangerous climate change. Our objective is to reduce greenhouse gasemissions by 30 billion metric tons per year by the year 2030, and ensure that global averagetemperatures do not increase by more than 2 Celsius a threshold that most climate scientistsdescribe as a dangerous tipping point. To achieve this objective, ClimateWorks promotes smartgovernment policies that reduce reliance on carbon-intensive energy sources; rapidly deployclean, efficient energy technologies and low-carbon infrastructure; and reduce the rate ofdeforestation in the worlds largest, most threatened tropical forests.

ClimateWorks is seeking a committed, responsible, and dedicated individual to overseeoffice and facilities management. This person will be responsible for the office environment,ensuring it is sustainable, safe, comfortable, and productive. The Office Manager will beresponsible for ClimateWorks visitor and guest experience, ensuring they feel welcomed andtaken care of during their visit. The ideal candidate will be a diplomatic and proactive individual
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with excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with people from all walks of life.A complete list of duties and qualifications can be found here. Last day to apply is May 10th.

The Nature Conservancy: Associate Project Director

Sacramento, CA. Salary $52k - $60k.

The Nature Conservancy the leading conservation organization working around the world toprotect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people.The Nature Conservancy is looking for an Associate Project Director to support

conservation efforts in the San Joaquin Valley. The San Joaquin Valley Associate ProjectDirector will work closely with the Project Director and partners to implement the San JoaquinValley projects land protection, private lands/wildlife-compatible agriculture and water forwetlands strategies. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience completing landtransactions and water transactions, a strong agricultural background, knowledge of NaturalResource Conservation Service (NRCS) programs, strong project management skills and anunderstanding of the issues pertinent to conservation work in the Central Valley of California,especially water policy. For more information, see their website. Last day to apply is May 14th.

Greenaction for Health and Environmental: Development and Administrative Manager

San Francisco, CA. Salary $41k - $45k.Greenaction is a diverse, multiracial, grassroots, activist organization engaged in campaigns forhealth and environmental justice. Greenactions mission is to mobilize community power to winvictories that change industry and government policies and practices to protect health andpromote environmental justice.

Greenaction for Health and Environmental Justice seeks a Development andAdministrative Manager. This position manages Greenactions administrative responsibilitiesand our development and fundraising programs, including: writing grant proposals, planningspecial events, soliciting major donors, managing our individual donor program, overseeing ourvolunteer and intern programs and managing our online presence, including overseeing newwebsite efforts. For a complete list of job requirements, see the website. Last day to apply isMay 14th.

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation: Program Associate - Western Conservation

Los Altos, CA. Salary$44-$55-$66KWe are a private family foundation created in 1964 by David Packard (1912-1996), co-founderof the Hewlett-Packard Company, and Lucile Salter Packard (1914-1987). We provide grants tononprofit organizations in the following core program areas: Conservation and Science;Population and Reproductive Health; and Children, Families, and Communities.

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation seeks an experienced and talented programassociate to work within the Western Conservation subprogram team. This position will focusprimarily on the Colorado Plateau grantmaking and the associated work. The program associateposition is full-time and reports to the program operations manager. This position works withinthe Western Conservation subprogram team to provide associate-level program support. A fulljob description can be found here. Last day to apply is May 14th.

Acre Resources: Director, Environmental Operations

San Francisco, CA. Salary $150,000.
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Our client, one of the largest natural gas & electric utilities in the USA is recruiting for a newlycreated position, the Director of Environmental Operations.

You will be responsible for strategically partnering with the senior management of eachbusiness unit to ensure industry leading environmental programs are efficiently and effectivelymanaged in order to ensure compliance and meet business objectives. The main functions of the

position will be to: implement environmental programs & metrics in accordance with servicelevel agreements between the business unit & environmental services; measure and evaluateenvironmental performance metrics across each business unit; define and communicateenvironmental roles and responsibilities; identify critical skill sets and positions necessary toachieve environmental objectives including the recruitment and development of environmentstaff in each business unit. A complete job description may be found here. Last day to apply isMay 15th.

Sequence Systems: Environmental Transportation Planning Associate

San Francisco, CA. Salary $55k - $80k.Sequence is seeking an Environmental Transportation Planner / Engineer to provide projectmanagement duties and principal technical investigations for various complex transportationprojects within California. The ideal individual would have at least 7+ years of experience inperforming transportation planning and/or engineering studies within small to large CEQA /NEPA documentation projects. Candidates must have abilities to develop and review technicaldocumentation, lead task assignments, assist in the engagement of relations with clients, subconsultants and the public, as well as, keep up to date on new developments in technical traffic /transportation and other related CEQA, NEPA and environmental regulations. For moreinformation, clickhere. Last day to apply is May 31st.

Green Science Policy Institute: Executive Director

Berkeley, CAThe Green Science Policy Institute (GSP) provides unbiased scientific data to government,

industry and non-governmental organizations to reduce the use of toxic chemicals in consumerproducts. We promote research into safer alternatives and advocate for science based chemicalpolicy to protect health and the environment.

GSP is seeking an Executive Director who is passionate about bringing good science intopolicy. Our objective is to reduce the use of toxic chemicals to protect human health and theglobal environment. Work with Advisory Board members, President, and allies to develop astrategic vision and plan for the next 3- 5 years including fundraising and budgeting,communications strategy, organizational development and staffing. For a complete list of jobrequirements, see their website. Last day to apply is June 8th. (We hope to have our ExecutiveDirector in place as soon as possible, so please submit your application by April 23, 2010.However, the position is open until filled and we will read and consider all applications

submitted after that date.)

Natural Resources Defense Council: Development Director

San Francisco, CAThe Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a non-profit national environmentaladvocacy organization with more than 1.3 million members and online activists. Nationally,NRDC seeks to curb global warming, promote a clean energy economy, revive the worlds
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oceans, secure adequate clean water, save endangered wild places, stem the tide of toxicchemicals, and help green China.

NRDC is seeking a full time Regional Development Director in its San Francisco office.The primary responsibility of the Regional Development Director is to help plan and executeNRDCs regional fundraising plan. He/she will work locally with NRDCs Western Director and

with NRDC Program Staff and key volunteers, and nationally with NRDCs Senior Developmentstaff, located in its New York headquarters, to expand philanthropic revenues to NRDC fromprivate sources, particularly in the areas of major individual gifts. This position reports toNRDCs Director of Regional Fundraising in New York and works closely with senior membersof the central Development staff, and NRDCs San Francisco office program staff. The RegionalDevelopment Director oversees the work of assigned support staff. A complete list of duties andqualifications can be found here. Last day to apply is June 14th.

Sierra Club: Executive Coordinator for the Chairman and Board of Directors

San Francisco, CA

Since 1892, the Sierra Club has been working to protect communities, wild places, and the planetitself. We are the oldest, largest, and most influential grassroots environmental organization inthe United States.

Plans and coordinates the Chairmans travel schedule and meeting agendas. Providesadministrative support to the Chairman and Board of Directors. The Executive Coordinator forthe Chairman and Board of Directors performs a variety of administrative duties and isresponsible for coordinating the logist

Documents

May 2010 Newsletter ~ San Francisco Bay Area Women's Environmental Network