march 2008 newsletter ~ san francisco bay area women's environmental network

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Womens Environmental NetworkMARCH 2008 NEWSLETTER

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IN THIS NEWSLETTER:

ANNOUNCEMENTS..................................................................................................................... 5Calling New WEN Board Members!.......................................................................................... 5

WEN Member Spotlight ............................................................................................................. 5Help Me Rhonda! Help Help Me Rhonda! ................................................................................ 5Architects / Designers / Planners for Social Responsibility: The Big One Connectivity Series 5Announcement: The June 2008 Transformative Advocacy Delegation to the U.S. Southwest . 5Workshops: Solar Living Institute.............................................................................................. 6WEN Email List.......................................................................................................................... 6

EVENTS ......................................................................................................................................... 7Workshop: "Lead-Safe Painting & Remodeling": Monday, March 17, 2008 ............................ 7Lecture: The Market Value and Cost of Solar Photovoltaic ElectricityProduction: Monday,March 17, 2008 ........................................................................................................................... 7Talk: Amphibians & Pesticides - Why Humans Should Be Concerned: Monday, March 17,2008............................................................................................................................................. 7Talk: The History of Gardening in the United States: Monday, March 17, 2008 ...................... 7

Public Hearing: "Stop the Bombplex": Tuesday, March 18, 2008 ............................................. 8Panel: Are Pesticides Poisoning Our Children's Future?: Tuesday, March 18, 2008................. 8National Nutrition Month Events at the Tuesday Berkeley Farmers' Market: Tuesday, March18, 2008....................................................................................................................................... 8Sustainability Tools and Green Building: Tuesday, March 18, 2008......................................... 8Seminar: "Road Diets": Wednesday, March 19, 2008................................................................ 9Meeting: Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure Assessment Study: Wednesday, March 19, 20089Panel: Greening Your Career: Wednesday, March 19, 2008...................................................... 9East Bay Green Drinks: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 ............................................................... 9Meeting: SF Green Professionals Guild: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 ..................................... 9Public Hearing: "Stop the Bombplex": Wednesday, March 19, 2008...................................... 10Ocean Protection Council Public Forum on Fisheries: Wednesday, March 19, 2008.............. 10Panel: Microwave Radiation: The Shadow Side of the Wireless Revolution: Wednesday,

March 19, 2008 ......................................................................................................................... 10Presidio School of Management Open House: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 .......................... 10Early Puberty: Why Are Our Girls Growing Up so Fast? Thursday, March 20, 2008............ 11Forum: The West Berkeley Plan and Sustainability: Thursday, March 20, 2008 .................... 11Seminar: The Key to the 2007 California Codes: Thursday, March 20, 2008 ......................... 11Spotted Owl Habitat Restoration at Muir Woods: Thursday, March 20, 2008 ........................ 11The Natural History of the Klamath-Siskiyou Bioregion: Thursday, March 20, 2008 ............ 11Workshop: CEQA and Climate Change: Thursday, March 20, 2008....................................... 12Stomp the Stumps! Benefit Dance Party: Friday, March 21, 2008 .......................................... 12Volunteer: SPAWN Native Plant Nursery: Friday, March 21, 2008........................................ 12
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Registration Deadline: Bioassessment Volunteer Training: Friday, March 21, 2008 .............. 12Common Vision Fruit Tree Tour -- Bay Area: Friday, March 21, 2008 - Tuesday, April 15,2008........................................................................................................................................... 13Green Building 101: Sustainable Sites & Ecological Landscaping: Saturday, March 22, 2008................................................................................................................................................... 13Workshop: Bountiful Container Gardening: Saturday, March 22, 2008 .................................. 13

Workshop: "Native Plants": Saturday, March 22, 2008 ........................................................... 13Workshop: Spring Gardening Ideas: Saturday, March 22, 2008 .............................................. 13Ferment Change! A Benefit for West Oakland's City Slicker Farms: Saturday, March 22, 2008................................................................................................................................................... 14Green Building 101: Sustainable Sites and Ecological Landscaping: Saturday, March 22, 2008................................................................................................................................................... 14Volunteer: Habitat Restoration at San Geronimo Creek: Saturday, March 22, 2008............... 14Volunteer: Quail Habitat Restoration: Saturday, March 22, 2008............................................ 14Workshop: Using Native Plants in the Garden: Saturday, March 22, 2008 ............................. 14Occidental Arts & Ecology Garden Tour: Saturday, March 22, 2008...................................... 14Drumming, Dancing, Digging: Common Vision Fruit Tree Tour: Saturday, March 22, 2008 15Panel Discussion: Food, Farming, and the Future: Saturday, March 22, 2008 ........................ 15Learn to Drive a Bike! Family Bicycle Safety Workshop: Saturday, March 22, 2008............ 15

Volunteer: Kayak and Restoration Trip to the Marin Islands: Saturday, March 22, 2008....... 15Volunteer: Tree Care with Friends of the Urban Forest: Saturday, March 22, 2008 ............... 15Volunteer: Remove Non-native Plants: Saturday, March 22, 2008.......................................... 15Workshop for Children: Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs: Saturday, March 22, 2008................... 16Docent-led Wildflower Walks at Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve: Every Saturday &Sunday, March 15 - June 8 ....................................................................................................... 16Party with Grandmothers for the Oaks: Sunday, March 23, 2008............................................ 16Cafe Night: Cooking for Peace - The Food Not Bombs Presentation: Sunday, March 23, 2008................................................................................................................................................... 16Conversations at the Herbst Theatre: Bill McKibben: Monday, March 24, 2008.................... 16Water Conservation Showcase: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 ...................................................... 17Technical Workshop: Nutrient Load - Water Quality Impact Modeling: Tuesday, March 25,2008........................................................................................................................................... 17

Wanted: Environmental Writing, Art and Photography by Youth: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 17Talk: "Rebuilding Cities in Balance with Nature": Tuesday, March 25, 2008......................... 17Roundtable Discussion: Cities Addressing their Urban Sustainability Challenges: Tuesday,March 25, 2008 ......................................................................................................................... 18Water Conservation Showcase: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 ...................................................... 18National Nutrition Month Events at the Tuesday Berkeley Farmers' Market: Tuesday, March25, 2008..................................................................................................................................... 18Workshop: Green Home Energy Retrofits: Tuesday, March 25, 2008..................................... 18Talk: Twin Peaks Bioregion and the Natural Areas Program: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 .. 19Booksigning and Lecture with Eric Corey Freed: Thursday, March 27, 2008......................... 19Talk: Anatomy of a Green Building: Thursday, March 27, 2008............................................. 19Better Living Show in Portland: Friday, March 28, 2008 - Sunday, March 30, 2008.............. 19Application Deadline: LIF Public Policy Fellowship Program: Friday, March 28, 2008........ 20

Volunteer: SPAWN Native Plant Nursery: Friday, March 28, 2008........................................ 20Radical Eco-Feminist West Coast Spring Tour 2008: Friday, March 28, 2008....................... 20Urban Earth Activist Training: The Resourceful City: Water: Friday, March 28, 2008.......... 20Workshop: Sidewalk Landscaping: Saturday, March 29, 2008................................................ 20Volunteer: Native Planting at Eden Landing: Saturday, March 29, 2008 ................................ 20Volunteer: Weed Removal at Cerrito Creek: Saturday, March 29, 2008................................. 21Class: "Solar Power Basics for Residential Customers": Saturday, March 29, 2008............... 21Workshop: "Go Native - Planting for Pollinators": Saturday, March 29, 2008 ....................... 21Volunteer: Miraloma Tree Planting with Friends of the Urban Forest: Saturday, March 29,2008........................................................................................................................................... 21

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Workshop: "Gardening from the Ground Up": Saturday, March 29, 2008 .............................. 21Workshop: City Chickens and City Ducks: Saturday, March 29, 2008 ................................... 21Volunteer: Mission Tree Care with Friends of the Urban Forest: Saturday, March 29, 2008.. 22Workshop: Starting Your Spring Garden: Saturday, March 29, 2008...................................... 222nd Annual Lakeshore Neighborhood Plant Exchange: Saturday, March 29, 2008 ................ 22Volunteer: Cesar Chavez Day of Celebration and Service: Saturday, March 29, 2008........... 22

Earth Hour: Saturday, March 29, 2008..................................................................................... 22Volunteer: Habitat Restoration at San Geronimo Creek: Saturday, March 29, 2008............... 22Meeting: Envision the Future of the Concord Naval Weapons Station: Saturday, March 29,2008........................................................................................................................................... 23Vegetarian Cooking Class: Demystifying Tofu & Tempeh: Saturday, March 29, 2008.......... 23Volunteer: Late Winter Planting at San Francisquito Creek: Saturday, March 29, 2008......... 23Lights Out San Francisco: Saturday, March 29, 2008.............................................................. 23Compost Give-Away at the Berkeley Farmers' Market: Saturday, March 29, 2008................ 23Really Really Free Market: Sunday, March 30, 2008 .............................................................. 24Workshop: Bees and Backyard Beekeeping: Sunday, March 30, 2008 ................................... 24Workshop: Landscape Watering Systems: Sunday, March 30, 2008....................................... 24What You Can Do To Reduce Global Warming: Wednesday, April 2

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Free Electronic Waste Collection Event: Saturday, April 5, 2008 ........................................... 24

TALC Summit: Healthy Communities, Healthy Planet: Saturday, April 5, 2008.................... 25Home Graywater Systems Slideshow & Tour: Sunday, April 6, 2008 .................................... 25Green at Home Vendor Fair: Thursday, April 10, 2008........................................................... 25"Go Green" An Earth Day Celebration!: Saturday, April 12.................................................... 25Complexity and Sustainability Workshops: April 17, 2008..................................................... 253rd Annual Palo Alto Greenlight Earth Day Film Festival: Thursday, April 17, 2008............ 26Marine Science Institute Earth Day Celebration: Saturday, April 19, 2008............................. 266th Annual Going Native Garden Tour: Sunday, April 20, 2008............................................. 26Woodside Environment Fest: Sunday, April 20, 2008 ............................................................. 2636th Annual Wildflower Show: Saturday, April 26 & Sunday, April 27, 2008....................... 27EECOM Presents Last Child in the Woods: Thursday, May 1, 2008 ................................... 27Graduate Research Symposium: Saturday, May 3rd, 2008...................................................... 273rd Annual People Paddle for AIDS: Sunday, May 4, 2008 ..................................................... 27

JOBS ______....................................................................................................................... 29The David and Lucile Packard Foundation: Associate Program Officers - Marine Fisheries.. 29TransFair USA: Human Resources Senior Manager ................................................................ 29KEMA: Field Technician.......................................................................................................... 29Coyote Point Museum: Environmental Education Day Camp Leader ..................................... 29Sher Leff LLP: Associate Attorney .......................................................................................... 30California Coastal Conservancy: Conservancy Project Development Analyst ........................ 30The Wilderness Society: Development and Office Administrator ........................................... 30Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District: Ranger .............................................................. 30Fenton Communications: Account Coordinator, Health Issues................................................ 31The Greenlining Institute: Health Program Manager ............................................................... 31The Energy Foundation: Program Associate ............................................................................ 31Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation: Various Positions......................................................... 32

Sierra Club: Program Assistant, Grants Administration........................................................... 32New Field Foundation: Administrative Manager ..................................................................... 32Earth Island Institute: Receptionist........................................................................................... 33Sustainable Conservation: Associate Program Director, Sustainable Agriculture ................... 33Resources for Community Development: Director of Resident Services ................................ 33The Bay Institute: Executive Director ...................................................................................... 34StopWaste.Org: Environmental Assistant ................................................................................ 35The Bridgespan Group: Executive Assistant ............................................................................ 35Greenbelt Alliance: East Bay Outreach, Policy Analyst, and Media Internship ...................... 35Stewardship Council: Land Conservation Intern...................................................................... 35

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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks: Executive Director ............................................................ 36Public Policy Institute of California: Production Associate ..................................................... 36Public Policy Institute of California: Graphics Production Associate...................................... 36Tuolumne River Trust: Development Director......................................................................... 37WAGES: Cooperative Business General Manager................................................................... 37Earthjustice: Program Information Analyst .............................................................................. 37

Earthjustice: Web Writer .......................................................................................................... 37Impact Assessment, Inc: Asthma Epidemiologist (Environmental Health InvestigationsBranch)...................................................................................................................................... 38

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Calling New WEN Board Members!Are you interested in becoming a volunteer WEN board member? Send us an email [email protected] and let us know!

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WEN Member SpotlightDo you want to share your story with members of the Womens Environmental Network in ourmonthly Member Spotlight? Each month, WEN spotlights one members story in order toexplore the wide array of careers and career paths related to the environment. Your spotlight willbe displayed on our website, www.wencal.org and will be highlighted in our newsletter, with areadership of almost 2,000 members. Please contact us at [email protected] if youd like to bespotlighted or if youd like to nominate someone. To see the current WEN Monthly MemberSpotlight, click here.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Help Me Rhonda! Help Help Me Rhonda!Rhonda Chaikin, owner of HMR Associates (Help Me Rhonda!) and WEN member, providesmarketing, promotion, networking and communication consulting services to environmentally-focused businesses, governmental agencies, and organizations. Specializing in promotingenvironmental and sustainable events, programs and services, Rhonda and her team of associateswill develop and implement creative and resourceful ways to help you successfully get the wordout to your target audience/community and put you on the map! For more info, please contactRhonda at [email protected] or (925) 284-0705. (Sorry - no website yet. Its beingdeveloped!)Special offer for WEN members - hour free telephone consultation.

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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":

- April 9 ~ Community Prosperity: Raquel Rivera Pinderhughes ...bringing out the best ofpeople and place

- May 14 ~ Post Petroleum Transitopia: Jason Henderson ...reclaiming the joy of mobility- June 4~ Take Back the Commons: Dwayne Jones and Chris Carlsson ...creating social

spaces where ever you goTime: 6-9:30 beginning with a pot luck, Pacific Energy Center, 851 Howard Street , SFRSVP: Saba Malik at [email protected]~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Announcement: The June 2008 Transformative Advocacy Delegation to the U.S. SouthwestTransformative Advocacy, a program of Women's Earth Alliance, seeks women public interestattorneys to join our upcoming Transformative Advocacy delegation to the U.S. Southwest!

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Women's Earth Alliance is a non-profit organization with the mission of strengthening anduniting women-led environmental initiatives around the world, and the TransformativeAdvocacy program convenes women environmental professionals with grassroots activists forjourneys of conscious dialogue, experiential learning, and appropriate advocacy. The June 2008Transformative Advocacy delegation to the U.S. Southwest will convene women public interestattorneys with Native American women working for environmental justice and sustainability in

their communities. From June 7 17, our delegation will travel through the Southwest todialogue with Native American women environmental leaders, learn about the environmentalinjustices facing Native American lands and communities as well as the applicable legal regimes,and develop an understanding of the Native American environmental justice movement withrespect to the larger U.S. After the journey, our delegates will prepare a report sharing theirfindings, locating the issues at stake within a global context and making recommendations forfurther action. Delegates will also participate in the launching of the Women's Earth AllianceAdvocacy Network, an emerging network of attorneys and advocates committed to providingfocused technical assistance to grassroots women environmental leaders around the world. Theparticipants in this journey will affirm their place within the living, growing global network ofwomen working for environmental and social justice. We invite women attorneys with ademonstrated commitment to the public interest, especially in the area of environmental justice,to join our delegation. For more information on how to join this delegation, please contact

Caitlin Sislin, Transformative Advocacy Program Director, at [email protected] forward this announcement widely! www.womensearthalliance.org

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

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WEN Email ListAs a reminder, you can manage your email subscription change your email address, subscribe,

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EVENTS

Workshop: "Lead-Safe Painting & Remodeling": Monday, March 17, 2008Learn to detect and remedy lead hazards in the home to prevent lead poisoning. Taught by expertstaff from the Alameda County Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (ACLPPP), course offers

simple solutions property owners can use to safely repair and renovate their homes. Register byphone or download registration form from website. Location: Dimond Branch Library, 3565Fruitvale Ave., Oakland. Time: 6pm - 8pm. Cost: Free. Info: 510-567-8280,http://www.aclppp.org/homeown.htm.

Lecture: The Market Value and Cost of Solar Photovoltaic ElectricityProduction: Monday,

March 17, 2008Speaker: Severin Borenstein, Director of the Universityof California Energy Institute Sponsor:CITRIS (Ctr for Info Technology Research in the Interest of Society). The high cost ofpowerfrom solar photovoltaic (PV) panels has been a major deterrent to the technology's marketpenetration. Proponents have argued,however, that typical analyses overlook many of the benefits of solar PV. Some of those benefitsare in the realm of environmental and security externalities, but others occur within theelectricity markets. In this talk, Prof. Severin Borenstein will do a more complete marketvaluation of solar PV. Location: 290 Hearst Memorial Mining Bldg., UC Berkeley Campus,Berkeley. Time: 4pm - 5pm. Info: 510-643-4866,http://events.berkeley.edu/?event_ID=6074&date=2008-03-17&tab=lectures.

Talk: Amphibians & Pesticides - Why Humans Should Be Concerned: Monday, March 17,

2008Down to a Science is a casual forum where leading scientists discuss their research with thepublic at a local cafe. After a short presentation from a scientist, we have Q&A leading to adialogue. This month, we will focus on the pesticide atrazine. Atrazine is a potent endocrinedisrupter that chemically castrates and feminizes exposed male amphibians. Further, atrazineexposure results in neural damage, hyperactivity, and leads to possible retarded growth and

development. Pesticides like atrazine are persistent contaminants, though more pronounced inamphibians, the effects occur in all vertebrate classes (fish, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals)examined. With Professor Tyrone Hayes, Professor of Integrative Biology, UC Berkeley.Location: Atlas Cafe, 3049 20th Street, at Alabama St., SF. Time: 7pm - 9pm. Cost: Free. Info:415-440-1792, [email protected], http://www.sciencecafesf.com/.

Lecture: Globalizing Conservation in the Twentieth Century: Oceans, hales, and the 'BluePlanet': Monday, March 17, 2008Speaker: Graham Burnett, Associate Professor of History, Princeton University. Sponsors:Science, Technology, and Society Center (STSC), Office for History of Science and Technology(OHST). Location: 140 Barrows Hall, UC Berkeley Campus, Berkeley. Time: 4pm. Info: 510-642-9656, http://events.berkeley.edu/?event_ID=6499&date=2008-03-17&tab=lectures.

Talk: The History of Gardening in the United States: Monday, March 17, 2008Jenny Rose Carey, Director of the Landscape Arboretum at Temple University, Ambler, PA, andGarden Historian, will present an overview of the more than 400 years of known gardeninghistory in the United States of America, from the sketchy details of pre-colonial gardens throughthe early subsistence gardens to gardens designed purely for pleasure. Each era of AmericanHistory has produced distinctive gardens that are in keeping with the socioeconomic climate ofthe times. Using images from the past and present and from across America, including somefrom the Archive of American Gardens at The Smithsonian, Carey will show how contemporarygarden design is influenced by gardens of the past. Location: County Fair Building in GoldenGate Park, 9th Ave. and Lincoln, SF. Time: 7pm. Cost: $5 (members free)849-2568849-2568.

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Public Hearing: "Stop the Bombplex": Tuesday, March 18, 2008The Department of Energy (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration has released newplans to modernize and "revitalize" the U.S. nuclear weapons research and production complexat 8 locations across the country, including the Bay Area's Livermore Lab. The DOE calls the

plan, "Complex Transformation." We call it "Bombplex." Western States Legal Foundation, Tri-Valley CAREs, Peace Action West, United for Peace and Justice and allied organizations arecalling on all anti-nuclear, anti-war, environmental, and peace and justice activists to turn the"Bombplex" public hearings into a national public referendum on the future of nuclear weapons.Call to RSVP or obtain details. Location: Holiday Inn Express, 3751 North Tracy Boulevard,Tracy. Time: 6pm - 10pm. Info: 925-443-7148, http://www.trivalleycares.org/.

Panel: Are Pesticides Poisoning Our Children's Future?: Tuesday, March 18, 2008There is mounting evidence that man-made chemicals, notably pesticides, are accumulating inour environment, and that these chemicals may be far from benign. Hear from a distinguishedpanel of experts about the nature and magnitude of the potential harm and what we can do aboutit. Guest speakers: Donique Brumley, Activist; Arizona Resident; Tyrone Hayes, Ph.D.,Integrative Biology, UC Berkeley; Susan Kegley, Ph.D., Pesticide Action Network North

America, SF; Gina Solomon, M.D., Natural Resources Defense Council, SF. Time: 5:30pmreception, 6pm program. Location: Commonwealth Club of California, 595 Market St., 2ndFloor, SF. Time: 5:30pm. Cost: $15 general, $8 members. Info: 415-597-6700,http://tickets.commonwealthclub.org/homepage.asp .

National Nutrition Month Events at the Tuesday Berkeley Farmers' Market: Tuesday,March 18, 2008Cooking demonstrations, free samples, and free copies of recipes that are easy, delicious,inexpensive, & seasonal. Cooking Demonstrations at 2:30pm and 3:30pm: Chef Michael Bauce,Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD) cooking instructor at Thousand Oaks School;macrobiotic chef at Manzanita Restaurant, Oakland; and One Peaceful World Private Chef.Preparing: Chinese Greens with Ginger & Sesame Seeds. Sponsored by the Berkeley NutritionCoalition [City of Berkeley Health Dept., Berkeley Unified School District, Ecology

Center/Berkeley Farmers' Market/Farm Fresh Choice, Berkeley Community GardeningCollaborative, and the "Eat Better Today" Farmers' Market Project (a statewide project of theEcology Center promoting nutrition to food stamp recipients and encouraging food stamprecipients to shop at local farmers' markets that accept the EBT food stamp card)] in cooperationwith the Network for a Healthy California (a state program promoting healthy active familiesthrough the daily eating of fresh fruits and vegetables). (Please note that the Tuesday & SaturdayFarmers' Market are at different locations.) Convenient public transportation: 5 blocks from theAshby BART Station, many buses on MLK and Shattuck, street parking. The Berkeley Farmers'Markets proudly accept EBT food stamp cards and WIC farmers' market nutrition programvouchers. Location: Tuesday Berkeley Farmers' Market, Derby St. at MLK, Jr. Way, Berkeley.Time: 2pm - 6pm. Cost: Free (as always). Info: 510-548-3333, http://www.ecologycenter.org/.

Sustainability Tools and Green Building: Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Can you do well by the environment and save money at the same time? Explore the importanceof sustainability tools and learn about the innovative practices being employed by industryleaders and government facilities. This course provides an overview of the InternationalOrganization for Standardization (ISO) 14000, Environmental Management Systems (EMS),Compliance Management Systems (CMS), Corporate Social Responsibility, Life CycleAssessment, Green Building standards, and pollution prevention strategies that will help exceedenvironmental compliance standards, improve environmental performance, and save on thebottom line. This course is recommended for corporate environmental managers, federal facilityenvironmental managers, environmental consultants, environmental policy makers,

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environmental lawyers, and socially responsible investors. Course instructor Gary Lucks, JD,CPEA is a principal attorney and scientist with Beyond Compliance LLC, where he advisesclients on multimedia environmental management systems (EMS) and environmentalcompliance matters.Time: 9 am-5 pmLocation: Room 805, UC Berkeley Extension Downtown Center, 425 Market St., 8th Floor, San

Francisco (enter on Fremont St.)Cost: $395Info: http://www.beyondcompliance.net/training/training.htmlRegister: http://www.unex.berkeley.edu/cat/course1650.htmlSeminar: "Road Diets": Wednesday, March 19, 2008"Road diet" projects often entail the conversion of four-lane undivided roads into three lanes(two through lanes plus a center turn lane). The fourth lane may be used for bicycle lanes,sidewalks, or on-street parking. This seminar will look at examples of road diets, their effect onroad capacity, uses of reallocated right-of-way, public outreach and perceptions, and otherimpacts and benefits. Speakers will focus on lessons learned in San Leandro, Oakland, andSunnyvale. Call to RSVP by 3/14/08. Location: MetroCenter Auditorium, 101 Eighth Street,(across from Lake Merritt BART), Oakland. Time: 10am - 2pm. Cost: Free. Info: 510-817-5748,

http://www.ebbc.org/?q=node/1494 .

Meeting: Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure Assessment Study: Wednesday, March 19,2008The California Air Resources Board, in cooperation with the Bay Area Air Quality ManagementDistrict, the Maritime Port of Oakland, and Union Pacific Railroad will discuss the PreliminarySummary of Results from the Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure Assessment Study for the WestOakland Community. The risk assessment provides estimates of potential health impacts for theWest Oakland community due to diesel PM emissions from ships, trucks, trains, and othersources. The meeting will provide an opportunity for the public to learn about the study, askquestions, and provide input. Key Topics: What the preliminary results showed; How the resultsmay be used; Next steps. Location: West Oakland Senior Center, 1724 Adeline Street, Oakland.Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Info: 916-327-5985, [email protected] ,

http://www.arb.ca.gov/ch/communities/ra/westoakland/westoakland.htm.

Panel: Greening Your Career: Wednesday, March 19, 2008Come learn about "green jobs" and how you can get one! Dr. Carol McClelland of GreenCareer Central will introduce a panel of speakers from a variety of industries as they talk abouthow they found meaningful green careers. Find out more about the green economy and the newwork opportunities opening up in almost every field imaginable. You'll also hear strategies youcan adapt to your particular interests. Light refreshments and reception at 5:30pm. Programbegins at 6:15pm. RSVP by phone or email by 3/17/08. Location: Green Building Exchange, 305Main Street, Redwood City. Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm. Cost: $10/$5 members, or become amember of Acterra and admission is free! Info: 650-962-9876 x306, [email protected] ,http://www.acterra.org/calendar/march.html .

East Bay Green Drinks: Wednesday, March 19, 2008East Bay Green Drinks is a monthly gathering of people interested in sustainability, includinggreen business, architecture, design, building, organics, clean energy and other topics. Bobby G'sPizzeria is a Certified Green Restaurant serving gourmet pizza, pasta and panini. They supportsustainable farming and fair trade coffee, and people's right to make a fair living wage incommunities around the world. Bobby G's is generously discounting all beverages and food until8pm. Come early and enjoy the deal! Location: Bobby G's Pizzeria, 2072 University Ave,Berkeley. Time: 5:30pm - 8pm. Info: http://www.sustainablebiz.org/events/happyHour.html.

Meeting: SF Green Professionals Guild: Wednesday, March 19, 2008

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The San Francisco Green Building Professionals Guild meets monthly on the third Wednesdayof the month. 5:30pm-6pm: Sign in, Food & Drink, Networking; 6pm-7pm: Topic Presentation(will start promptly): Xtreme Energy Efficiency, with Matt Golden of Sustainable Spaces; 7pm-7:30pm: Q&A Open Discussion. Pay by cash or check at the door. A receipt can be provided.A light dinner provided for all attendees based on RSVP's. Pre-registration is required for everymeeting. RSVP by email or phone at least two business days prior to the date of the meeting.

CEU Value: 1.5 Energy/Building Science. Near Civic Center BART Station. Location: SanFrancisco Dept. of Environment, 11 Grove St., SF. Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Cost: $15. Info:510-845-0472 ext. 108, [email protected] , http://www.builditgreen.org/councils/guild-SF

Public Hearing: "Stop the Bombplex": Wednesday, March 19, 2008The Department of Energy (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration has released newplans to modernize and "revitalize" the U.S. nuclear weapons research and production complexat 8 locations across the country, including the Bay Area's Livermore Lab. The DOE calls theplan, "Complex Transformation." We call it "Bombplex." Western States Legal Foundation, Tri-Valley CAREs, Peace Action West, United for Peace and Justice and allied organizations arecalling on all anti-nuclear, anti-war, environmental, and peace and justice activists to turn the"Bombplex" public hearings into a national public referendum on the future of nuclear weapons.Call to RSVP or obtain details. 11am-3pm AND 6pm-10pm. Location: Robert Livermore

Community Center, 4444 East Avenue, Livermore. Info: 925-443-7148,http://www.trivalleycares.org/.

Ocean Protection Council Public Forum on Fisheries: Wednesday, March 19, 2008Please join OPC staff and the Department of Fish and Game to discuss how the OPC might focusit efforts and funding regarding fisheries issues over the next few years. Meet in Room 2.Location: California State Office Bldg., Oakland, 1515 Clay St., Oakland. Time: 1pm - 4:30pm.Info: [email protected] , http://resources.ca.gov/copc/.

Panel: Microwave Radiation: The Shadow Side of the Wireless Revolution: Wednesday,March 19, 2008The European Environmental Agency has called for immediate action to reduce exposure toradiation from Wi-Fi, mobile telephones and their masts, believing that delay could lead to a

health crisis on par with the health side-effects of asbestos, lead poisoning and smoking. Despitethis, cities in the United States and around the world are attempting to "go wireless." This panelof leading experts will discuss what is known about the biological effects of microwave radiationand its possible links with various illnesses. Reception begins 5pm; panel at 6pm. Location:Commonwealth Club of California, 595 Market St., 2nd Floor, SF. Time: 5pm. Cost: $15; $7students; $8 members. Info: 415-597-6700,http://tickets.commonwealthclub.org/auto_choose_ga.asp?area=1.

Presidio School of Management Open House: Wednesday, March 19, 2008Please join us for an Open House where you can learn more about our Executive Program inSustainable Management, meet faculty and network with Bay Area business leaders. Modeledafter our innovative MBA, the 5-month executive certificate program gives business leaders thetools to make a compelling business case for sustainability and discover the impact it can have

on management strategies, practices -- and the bottom line. Participants will see tangible resultsas they identify strategic opportunities within their business and develop an action plan toimplement sustainable initiatives. Early application deadline: March 31. Program starts in Julyand meets in person two days per month with a robust, collaborative online component inbetween sessions. More information at: www.presidiomba.org/certificate If you are unable toattend our Executive Open House, but would like to learn more about the certificate program,contact Diane Mailey at [email protected].

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Time: 5 PM - 7 PMLocation: Law Offices of Hanson Bridgett, 425 Market Street, 26th Floor, San FranciscoRSVP here by March 12.

Early Puberty: Why Are Our Girls Growing Up so Fast? Thursday, March 20, 2008Come hear Jeanne Rizzo, RN, Executive Director of the Breast Cancer Fund, discuss the

environmental causes of early puberty and its connection to breast cancer. Rizzo's grouprecently published "The Falling Age of Puberty," a new study that explores the links betweenexposure to environmental toxins, early puberty and reproductive health risks for girls. Comefind out what you can do to reduce this growing public health problem. Please spread the wordabout free talk, which is part of a lecture series Acterra is sponsoring with Planned ParenthoodMar Monte and the Reproductive Health Technologies Project.Time: 6:30 pmLocation: Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell RoadFor more information on the talk, contact Fran Linkin at (408) 297-9255 x232 or for a copy ofthe report, see http://www.breastcancerfund.org/site/pp.asp?c=kwKXLdPaE&b=3266509

Forum: The West Berkeley Plan and Sustainability: Thursday, March 20, 2008The Berkeley City Planning Department is proposing fundamental changes to The West

Berkeley Plan, the district's guiding zoning document, that may significantly alter the ethnic,economic, and environmental characteristics of the area. A panel of community experts onsustainable development will present concerns and lead discussion about the proposed changes.Location: West Berkeley Senior Center, 1900 6th St., @ Hearst, Berkeley. Time: 6:30pm. Cost:Free. Info: 510-549-3213, http://www.webaic.org .

Seminar: The Key to the 2007 California Codes: Thursday, March 20, 2008A code seminar focusing on the Residential Occupancy Code Changes effective 1/1/08. InJanuary, California finally adopted new codes, the most sweeping changes of any code cycle inour history. Builders Booksource will help you get up to speed with this seminar presented byCode Check's Douglas Hansen. Douglas will focus on residential changes, including: new rulesaffecting seismic design, building setbacks, fire separation, egress, safety glazing, exterior wallcovers, plumbing materials, combustion air, gas appliance venting, and electrical codes. Your fee

includes: A syllabus with a summary of significant changes, a copy of "Code Check" (TauntonPress 2007), and refreshments. Pre-registration and payment is required to hold a space. We havelimited the seminar to the first 50 to register. Register in person or by phone. Location: MIGConference Center, 800 Hearst Ave., (between 5th & 6th), Berkeley. Time: 8am - 4:30pm. Cost:$140. Info: 510-845-6874, http://www.buildersbooksource.com/cgi-bin/booksite/.

Spotted Owl Habitat Restoration at Muir Woods: Thursday, March 20, 2008Meet at Muir Woods National Monument for an afternoon working at the edge of the redwoodforest to remove invasive cape ivy from northern spotted owl habitat. This vine chokes thevegetation prized by dusky-footed woodrats, the spotted owls' choice prey! Bring a bag dinnerand then join a ranger for a night walk into Muir Woods to learn about the park's nightlife, havea chance to check-off northern spotted owls from your Big Year list, and experience the specialqualities of an old-growth forest. Call for reservations. Location: Muir Woods National

Monument. Time: 1pm - 8pm. Cost: Free. Info: 415-388-2596,http://www.ggnrabigyear.org/calendar.html.

The Natural History of the Klamath-Siskiyou Bioregion: Thursday, March 20, 2008In the Klamath-Siskiyous, very unusual natural features, such as metal-rich serpentine andperidotite rocks, multiple climactic influences, and a mixed and jumbled geology create acomplex mosaic of habitats with fascinating plant and animal species. The Klamath-Siskiyousare home to a diversity of bird species, and 280 of the more than 3,100 plant species endemic tothe area. Please join us to learn more about this interesting bioregion from the folks from the

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Siskiyou Field Institute (SFI). The Siskiyou Field Institute (SFI) provides engaging field-scienceprograms about the Klamath-Siskiyou bioregion of southern Oregon and northern California. SFIwill share stories from the field as they take you on a tour of their facility and the natural historyof the Klamath Knot. Location: Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave, near Dwight Way,Berkeley. Time: 7pm - 9pm. Cost: Free. Info: 510-548-2220 x233.

Workshop: CEQA and Climate Change: Thursday, March 20, 2008Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), local agencies have a vital role to playin California's fight against global warming. Local governments are responding quickly to thechallenge of global warming. Through a sum of their individual decisions, they are making asignificant contribution toward moving the State away from "business as usual" and toward alow-carbon future. Many questions have arisen from those cities and counties attempting tocomply with CEQA. This workshop series is intended to address these questions. Mostcommonly asked are: How do we analyze the CO2 impacts of future development? Whatmitigation strategies do we employ? And finally, how can a cash-strapped county or cityundertake this analysis without too much expense? Speakers will include Attorney General JerryBrown and members of his staff, leaders from the Governor's Climate Action Team, andmodeling experts from throughout the State. We will also give local governments ideas forcrafting a highly effective climate action plan by highlighting some of the best local government

plans from throughout the State. Co-hosted by the Local Government Commission and the CAAttorney General's Office. The cost covers the continental breakfast, lunch and afternoonrefreshments. Register online. Location: Elihu Harris Building, 1515 Clay St., Oakland. Time:9:30am - 4:15pm. Cost: $75. Info: 916-448-1198,http://www.lgc.org/climatechange/?page_id=86.

Stomp the Stumps! Benefit Dance Party: Friday, March 21, 2008Celebrate forest activism and the spring equinox dancing to 3 great bands: Grapefruit Ed (specialappearance!), the Funky Nixons and the Gary Gates Band. All ages club. Benefits Bay AreaCoalition for Headwaters & Earth First! Advance tickets at ticketweb.com. Location: Ashkenaz,1317 San Pablo Ave., @ Gilman, Berkeley. Time: 8pm. Cost: $15 at door, $12 in advance andfor students. Info: 510-548-3113, http://www.ashkenaz.com/.

Volunteer: SPAWN Native Plant Nursery: Friday, March 21, 2008Volunteer at SPAWN's Native Plant Nursery. All plants from Nursery will be used to helprestore 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/.

Registration Deadline: Bioassessment Volunteer Training: Friday, March 21, 2008Using aquatic insects as indicators of water quality, volunteers learn more about the health oftheir neighborhood creeks and identify potential problem areas. While water samples yield adetailed identification of the water at the time of sampling, the density and diversity of bugs inour creeks yield a watershed-level perspective of water quality and habitat viability. Communitymembers, local college students, and volunteer groups can help collect specimens foridentification. In order to participate, volunteers must attend one of the two training dates (March

29th or 30th). Both training dates will have the same structure and information, so please selectthe date that works the best for your schedule. Please include in your registration an indication ofwhich creeks you would be interested in sampling, the number of days you would be willing tovolunteer, and the specific dates you are available. Trained volunteers will be expected tocommit to at least one 6-hour sampling day according to their individual availability (weekdaysor weekends). Register online. Time: 5pm. Info: 925-335-1315, http://cocowaterweb.org/get-involved/monitoring/bioassessment.

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Common Vision Fruit Tree Tour -- Bay Area: Friday, March 21, 2008 - Tuesday, April 15,2008Common Vision will run its fifth annual Fruit Tree Tour a 20-city, 70-day tour planting over1000 fruit trees at urban schools and community centers from Los Angeles to Sacramento.Traveling in veggie oil-powered caravan, 25- earth educators from Common Vision will teachstudents about sustainable ecology through a daylong program that includes theatre, drumming,

dancing, storytelling, and earth-conscious hip-hop. Events open to the public: March 22:Community Planting with Daily Acts (Marin); March 24: Community Planting with Daily Acts(Marin); April 5: Community Planting with Merritt College (Bay); April 12: CommunityPlanting with Bay Area Org TBA (Bay). Info:http://www.commonvision.org/calendar/calendar.html.

Green Building 101: Sustainable Sites & Ecological Landscaping: Saturday, March 22,

2008The first in a series of introductory green building workshops, this interactive training targetslandscapers, designers, landscape architects and contractors who are not currently using greentechniques and materials or who are just getting started. Instructors will provide a broadintroduction to the latest in green landscaping and how you can begin to use ecologically-soundsystems and materials in your work, helping you earn points on the LEED and GreenPoint rated

checklists. Fee is $25 per workshop. Professional certifications Working with LEED and GreenPoint standards Designing sites and managing water for ecological health Native plant selection and maintenance Integrating green materials and supplies Green roofs and walls

Time: 12-2:30PMLocation: Green Building Exchange. 305 Main Street, Redwood City, CAFor more information or to register, go to www.greenbuildingexchange.com or contact LindsayGermain (650-369-4900, [email protected]).

Workshop: Bountiful Container Gardening: Saturday, March 22, 2008Ideal for the organic urban gardener, learn what plants do best in containers. You'll be amazed atthe beauty and bounty you can get from container gardening. Pre- registration by email or phonerequired. Location: Garden for the Environment, 7th Ave., @ Lawton St., SF. Time: 10am -Noon. Cost: $15, no one turned away for lack of funds. Info: 415-731-5627,[email protected] , http://www.gardenfortheenvironment.org/.

Workshop: "Native Plants": Saturday, March 22, 2008Get to know the native plants of Arroyo Viejo Creek! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of hands-on activities. Learn to: identify local native plants; use field guides and make your own plantidentification guide; collect and save seeds legally and ethically; grow plants successfully withdivisions and cuttings; take home free native plants. In the Education Building, room TBA.Location: Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Rd, in Knowland Park, Oakland. Time: 10am - 2pm.

Info: 510-665-3508, [email protected] ,http://www.thewatershedproject.org/default/?q=educ_prog.

Workshop: Spring Gardening Ideas: Saturday, March 22, 2008Come explore this most fascinating of endeavors, growing veggies year-round. You can growmany wonderful plants, both edible and ornamental, with a little bit of practical know-how andobservation of your own growing conditions. About the Instructor: At 84, local artist Adrienneand her husband eat a diet of homegrown vegetables and fruits grown on their one-fifth of anacre in Palo Alto. (1 CEU) Location: Common Ground, 559 College Ave, Palo Alto. Time:

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10:30am - Noon. Cost: $22. Info: 650-493-6072, www.commongroundinpaloalto.org/.

Ferment Change! A Benefit for West Oakland's City Slicker Farms: Saturday, March 22,2008Come join us for a fermented food feast and celebration of Urban Agriculture to Benefit WestOakland's City Slicker Farms "growing fresh and affordable produce for West Oakland". There

will be a presentation on the work of City Slicker Farms by founder Willow Roesenthal, a slideshow of international urban agricultural by UCB lecturer Nathan McClintock, live music byZoyres Eastern European Wild Ferment, and a live ferment workshop. Bring a fermented foodand get entered in a drawing to win Homebrew, Sauerkraut, Plant Starts, and Gift Certificates tothe Berkeley Farmer's Market. Location: Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave, near DwightWay, Berkeley. Time: 7pm - 10pm. Cost: A donation of $10-30 sliding scale is requested, no oneturned away due to lack of funds. Info: 510-548-2220 x233, [email protected] .

Green Building 101: Sustainable Sites and Ecological Landscaping: Saturday, March 22,2008Sponsored by the Green Building Exchange and RecycleWorks of San Mateo County, this is thefirst in a series of introductory green building workshops. This interactive class targetslandscapers, designers, landscape architects and contractors who are not currently using green

techniques and materials or who are just getting started. The workshop will provide a broadintroduction to the latest in green landscaping and how you can begin to use ecologically-soundsystems and materials in your work. Workshop topics include professional certifications,working with LEED and GreenPoint standards, designing sites and managing soil and water forecological health, native plant selection and maintenance, integrating green materials andsupplies, green roofs and walls and additional resources and information. Instructors: Josh Fodor,Central Coast Wilds; Terry Lyngso, Lyngso Garden Materials. Location: Green BuildingExchange, 305 Main Street, Redwood City. Time: Noon - 2:30pm. Cost: $25. Info: 650-369-4900, http://www.greenbuildingexchange.com/.

Volunteer: Habitat Restoration at San Geronimo Creek: Saturday, March 22, 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 Sir

Francis 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: Quail Habitat Restoration: Saturday, March 22, 2008This is the last Friends of the Alameda Wildlife Refuge workday before the California LeastTerns return to the refuge. Help us prepare the terns' nesting grounds. Meet at the main refugegate at the northwest corner of former Alameda Naval Air Station. Location: Alameda. Time:9am - noon. Info:[email protected] .

Workshop: Using Native Plants in the Garden: Saturday, March 22, 2008Explore using California native plants for their beauty and appropriateness in our Mediterraneanclimate. Included is an overview of how Native Americans shaped the landscape of California,from creating and restoring habitats for local wildlife to using natives for potential sources offood, dyes, medicines, and fiber. A list and description of natives that work well in the Bay Areawill be included along with cultural information on how to work with them. 1.5 CEUs. Location:Common Ground, 559 College Ave, Palo Alto. Time: 2pm - 4pm. Cost: $25. Info: 650-493-6072, www.commongroundinpaloalto.org/.

Occidental Arts & Ecology Garden Tour: Saturday, March 22, 2008

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Tour participants will be introduced to the Center's organic gardens, which preserve thousandsof varieties of rare and endangered food, medicinal, and ornamental plants. Sturdy shoes,brimmed hat or warm layers (depending on weather), and personal water bottles arerecommended. Location: Occidental Arts and Ecology Center, 15290 Coleman Valley Rd.,Occidental. Time: 1pm. Cost: $10. Info: 707-874-1557 x201, http://www.oaec.org/.

Drumming, Dancing, Digging: Common Vision Fruit Tree Tour: Saturday, March 22, 2008Move over Johnny Appleseed, there's a new tour in town. Daily Acts partners with CommonVision for part of their fifth annual Fruit Tree Tour, a 20-city, 70-day tour extravaganza plantingover 1,000 fruit trees at urban schools and community centers from Los Angeles to Sacramento.Traveling in a veggie-oil-powered caravan, 25 earth educators from Common Vision will teachcommunity members about sustainability through a daylong program that includes planting up to75 fruit trees at the community sites, a 45-minute green theatre performance, drumming andearth-conscious hip-hop. RSVP by phone or email. Location: Petaluma. Time: 10am - 4pm.Cost: $35. Info: 707-789-9664, [email protected] , http://www.commonvision.org/.

Panel Discussion: Food, Farming, and the Future: Saturday, March 22, 2008This celebratory evening will begin with a taste of spring flavors made from local Marin organicproduce and products. The reception will be followed by a lively presentation and dialogue with

our panelists: Wendy Johnson, San Francisco Zen Center meditation and gardening teacher;Janet Brown, organic farmer and teacher, Allstar Organics; and Sara Tashker, organic farmmanager, Green Gulch Zen Center. Johnson will sign copies of her new book, Gardening at theDragon's Gate. Location: Toby's Feed Barn, 11250 Highway 1, Pt. Reyes Station. Time: 5pm.Cost: $10. Info: http://www.marinorganic.org/events.php

Learn to Drive a Bike! Family Bicycle Safety Workshop: Saturday, March 22, 2008Do you want to bike with your family on the streets but feel a bit uneasy? Join Safe Routes toSchools and East Bay Bicycle Coalition for an educational, on-the-bike morning for kids andparents. This workshop offers three hours of drills, games and a neighborhood ride. Learn gamesand techniques to teach and assess your bike handling skills. This training is for parents and kidand is ideal for kids in grades 2 through 5 who can bike over 1 mile. Space limited; sign up by e-mail. Location: Washington School (Berkeley), 2300 MLK, Jr. Way, Berkeley. Time: 9:30am -

12:30pm. Cost: Free. Info: 510-533-7433, [email protected] ,http://www.ebbc.org/?q=safety .

Volunteer: Kayak and Restoration Trip to the Marin Islands: Saturday, March 22, 2008These outings combine a scenic paddle with valuable restoration work at protected island sitesthat are inaccessible and off-limits to the general public. Join Save The Bay for a kayak trip tothe Marin Islands. Volunteers are needed to help plant native plants and remove non-natives. Wehave a special use permit to do habitat restoration work in partnership with the US Fish andWildlife Service at the Marin Islands National Wildlife Refuge. RSVP required, space is limited.Location: Marin Headlands. Time: 9am - 3:30pm. Cost: $60 ($50 members). Info: 510-452-9261x119, [email protected] , http://www.savesfbay.org/bayevents.

Volunteer: Tree Care with Friends of the Urban Forest: Saturday, March 22, 2008

A mixed bag of scheduled tree care visits, call-in emergency rescue, and random acts of treekindness. Flexible schedule of 9am - noon or 1pm - 4pm. Learn the tricks of the pros and thescience of trees by working on trees planted by FUF either 3 years or 18 months ago. Newvolunteers, attend a workshop to learn what it's all about. Space limited: RSVP. Location:Friends of the Urban Forest, Presidio of SF, Bldg. # 1007, SF. Info: 415-561-6890 ext 102,http://www.fuf.net/calendar_news/index.html.

Volunteer: Remove Non-native Plants: Saturday, March 22, 2008

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In partnership with East Bay Regional Park District. Help Save The Bay remove non-nativevegetation and promote the health of our recently planted native plants like sticky gumplant,California sagebrush, and marsh coyote bush. Other activities include planting native plants,shoreline cleanup, and work in our native plant nursery. This area includes some of the lastremaining wetland habitat in the East Bay and is home to the endangered California clapper railand burrowing owls. Location: Martin Luther King, Jr. Regional Shoreline, Oakland. Time: 9am

- Noon. Cost: Free. Info: 510-452-9261 x119, [email protected] ,http://www.savesfbay.org/bayevents .

Workshop for Children: Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs: Saturday, March 22, 2008This hands-on workshop will introduce children to natural dyes while they create their ownbrilliant plant-based colors for their Easter eggs. Price includes one adult and one child. $8 foreach additional child or adult per family. Location: UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Dr.,Berkeley. Time: 2pm - 3pm. Cost: $15. Info: 510-643-2755 x03,http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu.

Docent-led Wildflower Walks at Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve: Every Saturday &

Sunday, March 15 - June 8The lush wildflower carpets and rich biodiversity of Edgewood's serpentine grassland are

renowned throughout California and beyond. You can see more than 50 species of bloomingwildflowers on a single walk! The trails slope gently, the routes are about 2 miles, and thewalking pace is slow. Bring water and a snack, as well as a hat and sunscreen. No reservationsare needed.Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Location: All walks start at the Old Stage Day Camp off Edgewood Rd., Redwood CityFor more information visit the Friends of Edgewood or call (866) Go-Edgewood for moreinformation.

Party with Grandmothers for the Oaks: Sunday, March 23, 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. Info:http://www.saveoaks.com/SaveOaks/Main.html .

Cafe Night: Cooking for Peace - The Food Not Bombs Presentation: Sunday, March 23,

2008Food Not Bombs co-founder Keith McHenry will speak about the history, principles and futureof the global movement. He will also show a dvd of the movement's work in Africa and takequestions. Location: Long Haul Infoshop, 3124 Shattuck Ave., (across from La Pea, 1 blockeast of Ashby BART), Berkeley. Time: 7pm. Info: 510-540-0751, http://www.thelonghaul.org/.

Conversations at the Herbst Theatre: Bill McKibben: Monday, March 24, 2008Bill McKibben is an environmentalist and writer who explores civic engagement on such issuesas global warming, alternative energy, and the risks associated with human genetic engineering.

Imbued with a sense of urgency, his musings offer perspectives on integrating science, societyand environmental policy in a complex and evolving world. In the summer of 2006, he led theorganization of the largest civic demonstrations about climate change in the United States andhas since founded stepitup07.org, a group that pressures Congress to enact curbs on carbonemissions. A prolific writer, McKibben has authored numerous titles that reflect his blend ofcivic engagement, environmental advocacy, and universal yet personal reflections on the nexusof society and the environment. Previous works include The End of Nature, The Age of MissingInformation, and Hope, Human, and Wild. His most recent book, Deep Economy: the Wealth ofCommunities and the Durable Future, addresses what the author sees as shortcomings of the

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growth economy and envisions a transition to more local-scale enterprise. He is a frequentcontributor to various magazines including The New York Times, The Atlantic Monthly,Harper's, Orion Magazine, Mother Jones, The New York Review of Books, Granta, RollingStone, and Outside. He has been awarded Guggenheim and Lyndhurst Fellowships, and won theLannan Prize for nonfiction writing in 2000. Purchase tickets online or by phone. Location:Herbst Theatre, War Memorial Performing Arts Center, 401 Van Ness Ave, @ McAllister, SF.

Time: 8pm. Cost: $19/$17 members. Info: 415-392-4400,http://www.calacademy.org/events/march_2008.php.

Water Conservation Showcase: Tuesday, March 25, 2008The Pacific Energy Center will be hosting the 5th Annual Water Conservation Showcase onMarch 25th. This event will provide information on water-conserving strategies for building andlandscape applications through presentations and exhibitor displays. Many experts believe thatwater will surpass energy as the resource of greatest concern to Californians in the coming years.We live in a state with a growing population, limited water reserves, and unpredictable rainfall.Water use also has significant energy implications. The California State Water Project that isresponsible for moving water from sources to customers is the single largest user of energy in thestate. Additional energy is required to heat, cool, pump and treat water. Reducing water usethrough conservation can extend our limited supply of this resource and produce significant

electricity and natural gas savings. The showcase will include lectures by experts from state andlocal governments, water districts, research institutions and engineering firms. These talks willaddress recent research, new water policies, technological developments, and case studies forboth commercial and residential building projects. The water-energy relationship will beincluded in several of the presentations.Time: 10:00 AM - 07:30 PMLocation: Pacific Energy Center, 851 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103To register for the Water Conservation Showcase, click here.

Technical Workshop: Nutrient Load - Water Quality Impact Modeling: Tuesday, March

25, 2008Excessive aquatic plant nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus compounds) are causing and/orcontributing to several major water quality impairment issues in the Sacramento/San Joaquin

Delta (Delta). On behalf of the California Water and Environmental Modeling Forum(CWEMF), Drs. Anne Jones-Lee and G. Fred Lee have organized a one-day workshop devotedto Delta Nutrient Water Quality Modeling issues. See website for workshop agenda andspeakers. Space is limited. Register via email. Location: California Secretary of State Building,1500 11th St, Sacramento. Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm. Cost: $50 general, $10 student, free formembers. Info: 916-607-0435, [email protected] , http://cwemf.org/.

Wanted: Environmental Writing, Art and Photography by Youth: Tuesday, March 25,

2008Students: Become a member of "The Green News" Team! Deadline to submit writing, art, andphotography 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.

Talk: "Rebuilding Cities in Balance with Nature": Tuesday, March 25, 2008This four-week public lecture series features sustainable development projects from NorthernCalifornia. Each week a different lecturer presents a new ecological urban design and answersquestions from the audience. The events serve as an introduction to the Ecocity World Summit,which will be co-hosted by UC Berkeley Extension, April 22-26. Tonight's talk: RebuildingCities in Balance with Nature, with Richard Register, president, Ecocity Builders. Location: UCBerkeley Extension, 95 Third St, SF. Time: 7pm - 9pm. Cost: Free. Info: 510-642-4111,

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http://www.unex.berkeley.edu/cat/course1564.html .

Roundtable Discussion: Cities Addressing their Urban Sustainability Challenges: Tuesday,March 25, 2008Co-moderated by Prof. Slav Hermanowicz (UC Berkeley) and Gordon Feller (Urban AgeInstitute). Featuring two special guest presenters (each w/ 15 minute presentations), remaining

time for open discussion. Guest presenters: Paul James, Director of the UN Global CompactCities Programme http://www.citiesprogramme.org joins us from Melbourne, Australia, andAnita Palepu, MD MPH FRCPC, Organizing Chair of the 7th International Conference on UrbanHealth http://www.icuh2008.com joins us from Vancouver, Canada. Hosted by the University ofCalifornia/Berkeley Dept of Civil Engineering. Meet in room 150. Parking is available on thesurrounding streets (some metered, some 2 hour free parking) or at the Lower Hearst Garage:Hearst Avenue @ Scenic Avenue, Entrance on Scenic Avenue -- HourlyPay. Parking at all times only in Gold Zone on Level 2. AC Transit buses make numerous stopsclose to the intersection. Location: Goldman School of Public Policy, corner of Hearst Ave andLeRoy Ave, Berkeley. Time: 2pm - 4pm. Info:http://gspp.berkeley.edu/about/docs/map_general.PDF.

Water Conservation Showcase: Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Celebrate World Water Day by attending our 5th Annual Water Conservation Showcase.Through presentations and table-top displays, we will provide information on water-conservingstrategies for building designers, managers and operators. This event is organized through theefforts of the Northern California Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council (www.usgbc-ncc.org ), East Bay Municipal Utility District (www.ebmud.com ), and The Pacific EnergyCenter. Many experts believe that water will surpass energy as the most notorious and covetedresource in California. Unpredictable levels of precipitation and other source issues, climatechange, population growth, and risks to the infrastructure are some of thewater-related concerns facing the state today. This year's showcase will address many of theseissues through presentations and table-top displays. Information on water-conserving strategies,the energy and water relationship, policy updates, technological developments, and case studieswill also be included. Register online. Location: Pacific Energy Center, 851 Howard St., between4th & 5th, SF. Time: 10am - 7:30pm. Cost: Free. Info: 415-973-2277, http://tinyurl.com/2ty25g.

National Nutrition Month Events at the Tuesday Berkeley Farmers' Market: Tuesday,

March 25, 2008Cooking demonstrations, free samples, and free copies of recipes that are easy, delicious,inexpensive, & seasonal. Cooking Demonstrations from 2pm to 4pm: Joy Moore, healthy foodactivist & KPFA Radio personality. Preparing: Beets & Beet Greens. Sponsored by the BerkeleyNutrition Coalition [City of Berkeley Health Dept., Berkeley Unified School District, EcologyCenter/Berkeley Farmers' Market/Farm Fresh Choice, Berkeley Community GardeningCollaborative, and the "Eat Better Today" Farmers' Market Project (a statewide project of theEcology Center promoting nutrition to food stamp recipients and encouraging food stamprecipients to shop at local farmers' markets that accept the EBT food stamp card)] in cooperationwith the Network for a Healthy California (a state program promoting healthy active familiesthrough the daily eating of fresh fruits and vegetables). (Please note that the Tuesday & Saturday

Farmers' Market are at different locations.) Convenient public transportation: 5 blocks from theAshby BART Station, many buses on MLK and Shattuck, street parking. The Berkeley Farmers'Markets proudly accept EBT food stamp cards and WIC farmers' market nutrition programvouchers. Location: Tuesday Berkeley Farmers' Market, Derby St. at MLK, Jr. Way, Berkeley.Time: 2pm - 6pm. Cost: Free (as always). Info: 510-548-3333, http://www.ecologycenter.org/.

Workshop: Green Home Energy Retrofits: Tuesday, March 25, 2008An Introduction for Contractors Together with its site and occupants, each existing home isunique, and most have comfort problems that are difficult to solve (and easy to make worse!)

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unless the house-as-a-system approach is taken. Home performance contracting is an emergingfield that benefits homeowners by solving their comfort and indoor air quality problems, andbenefits contractors by expanding their capabilities. From building science to businessopportunities and site evaluation to diagnostic testing, this class is intended to help interested,quality-oriented contractors decide whether to undertake more comprehensive training. Pre-register online. Location: San Ramon Valley Conference Center, 3301 Crow Canyon Road, San

Ramon. Time: 9am - 4:30pm. Cost: Free. Info: 800-244-9912,http://www.pge.com/mybusiness/edusafety/training/pec/classes/index.jsp#classresults.

Talk: Twin Peaks Bioregion and the Natural Areas Program: Wednesday, March 26, 2008The Franciscan Bioregion is the unique ecological area of Planet Earth and the area of our keeninterest, north of the San Francisco airport, from San Bruno Mountain to the Golden Gate. In theheart of the city is a series of hilltops, e.g., Mt. Davidson, Tank Hill, Corona Heights, as well asGlen Canyon, that are still rich with natural areas, wildlife habitats, and indigenous biodiversity.This "Twin Peaks Bioregion" is severely threatened by noxious weeds and insensitive uses of ourlocal natural habitats. Still, many people are working hard to steward these special places, andthey hold an exciting vision for this area and the whole city as a restored network of wildlifecorridors, nature trails, and livable communities, for example from Golden Gate Park to GlenPark. Tom Radulovich - Livable City, BART Board; Greg Gaar - Natural Historian, Haight-

Ashbury Native Plant Nursery; Craig Dawson - Mt. Sutro Stewards, Inner Sunset MerchantsAssociation. Location: CounterPULSE, 1310 Mission St., at 9th Street, SF. Time: 7:30pm. Cost:Free. Info: 415-626-2060, [email protected] ,http://www.counterpulse.org/calendar.shtml.

Booksigning and Lecture with Eric Corey Freed: Thursday, March 27, 2008Eric Corey Freed is an Architect, the Founder and Principal of organicARCHITECT, a LEEDAccredited Professional and Author of: Green Building and Remodeling for Dummies. Eric alsoteaches sustainable design at the Academy of Art University and the University of California,Berkeley, and sits on the board of numerous environmentally focused nonprofits and museums.In this event you will learn: what makes a building green, including materials, architecture, andconstruction methods behind the concept; and how to: identify and choose the right greenmaterials (and detect greenwashing); put together a green team, including architects and

financing people; work within a budget and save money; use green building methods (framing,natural building, & manufactured systems) and sustainable systems (energy, heating, cooling,water systems, and more) to qualify for the LEED Green Building Rating. RSVP by phone.Location: Green Fusion Design Center, 20 Greenfield Ave, San Anselmo. Time: 6:30pm - 8pm.Cost: Free. Info: 415-454-0174, http://www.greenfusiondesigncenter.com/events.htm .

Talk: Anatomy of a Green Building: Thursday, March 27, 2008What makes a green building successful? Environmental architect Dave Deppen will present acase study of the Kirsch Center at De Anza College, one of the country's most user-friendly andwidely acclaimed green buildings. He will also touch on the broader fields of sustainablebuilding, process, design and technology. Reception begins 5:30pm; program at 6pm. Location:Commonwealth Club of California, 595 Market St., 2nd Floor, SF. Time: 5:30pm. Cost: $15; $7students; $8 members. Info: 415-597-6700,

http://tickets.commonwealthclub.org/auto_choose_ga.asp?area=1.

Better Living Show in Portland: Friday, March 28, 2008 - Sunday, March 30, 2008This sustainable lifestyle show offers access to resources in six core areas: lifestyle,home/garden, food/beverage, transportation, conservation and clean tech. All designed tointroduce you to businesses and groups in the Portland area that can help you make moreecologically sustainable lifestyle choices. Location: Portland Expo

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