March 2010 Newsletter San Francisco Bay Area Women's Environmental Network

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IN THIS NEWSLETTER:
ANNOUNCEMENTS..................................................................................................................... 4
Openings on the WEN Board of Directors, Meet and Greet on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 ....... 4
WEN Newsletter Changes: 1st of the Month Delivery and Improved Formatting ..................... 4
Join WEN’s Facebook Page! ...................................................................................................... 4
Workshops: Solar Living Institute .............................................................................................. 6
Ecology Center Calendar: Events and Lectures.......................................................................... 6
WEN Email List.......................................................................................................................... 6
EVENTS ......................................................................................................................................... 7
TransForay: Movie Night in Uptown Oakland East Bay, Wed. March 17, 2010....................... 7
Presentation hosted by the Friends of Sausal Creek East Bay, Wed. March 17, 2010............... 7
SF Green Building Professionals Guild Meeting: Insulation SF, Wed. March 17, 2010 ........... 7
Film Screening: "Agrarian Utopia" East Bay, Wed. March 17, 2010 ........................................ 7
Fruit Tree Tour 2010 South Bay, Wed. March 17, 2010............................................................ 7
Class: Urban Animal Husbandry East Bay, Wed. March 17, 2010............................................ 8
Grizzly Peak Walk East Bay, Wed. March 17, 2010.................................................................. 8
Colloquium: "It's Not All About You: The Urban Designer's Role ..." EB, Wed. March 17..... 8
Bay Area Greywater Roundtable East Bay, Thurs. March 18, 2010.......................................... 8
Panel: "The Greening of Health: Health & Sustainability" EB, Thurs. March 18 ..................... 8
Discussion: Evolution of Eco-Activism East Bay, Thurs. March 18, 2010 ............................... 9
Climate Change Action Workshop Series (Thurs) East Bay, Thurs. March 18-April 8. ........... 9
Panel: Artisan Manufacturing in San Francisco San Francisco, Thurs. March 18, 2010 .......... 9
Author Event: "A Different Kind of Luxury" East Bay, Thurs. March 18, 2010....................... 9
Stomp the Stumps Benefit Dance Party East Bay, Fri. March 19, 2010 .................................. 10
Volunteer: Berkeley Youth Alternative Gardens East Bay, Fri. March 19, 2010 .................... 10
SPAWN Native Plant Nursery Workday North Bay, Friday March 19, 2010 ......................... 10
Amazon: Defending Rivers and Rights East Bay, Friday March 19, 2010 .............................. 10
Conference: Healthy Harvest: Field to Table Sacramento County, Sat. March 20, 2010 ........ 10
Volunteer: Creekside Habitat Restoration with SPAWN North Bay, Sat. March 20, 2010..... 11
White-Crowned Sparrow Habitat Restoration San Francisco, Sat. March 20, 2010................ 11
Workshop: Advanced Beekeeping Mendocino County, Sat. March 20, 2010 ......................... 11
Workshop: Composting and Vermicompost East Bay, Sat. March 20, 2010........................... 11
Permaculture Design Course North Bay, Sat. March 20-April 2, 2010 ................................... 11
Class: Herbs in the Garden, Herbs in the Kitchen Peninsula, Sat. March 20, 2010 ................. 11
Author Event: Succulent Container Gardens by Debra Lee Baldwin EB, Sat. March 20........ 12
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Workshop: Seed Saving and Seed Swap San Francisco, Sat. March 20, 2010 ........................ 12
Friends of Five Creeks Work Party in Eastshore State Park East Bay, Sat. March 20, 2010... 12
Workshop: Gardening From The Ground Up East Bay, Sat. March 20, 2010 ......................... 12
Workshop: Spring Equinox Gathering East Bay Sat. March 20, 2010..................................... 12
Be Berkeleyan, Be Counted! Picnic East Bay, Sat. March 20, 2010........................................ 12
Workshop: Bay-Friendly Gardening Basics East Bay, Sat. March 20, 2010 ........................... 13
Rooftop Garden Community Workday East Bay, Sat. March 20, 2010................................... 13
Ripple Effects East Bay, Sat. March 20, 2010.......................................................................... 13
Class: Caring for Your Urban Orchard: Tree Management North Bay, Sat. March 20 ........... 13
Bus Tour: Cohousing in the East Bay, Sat. March 20, 2010 .................................................... 14
Occidental Arts and Ecology Center Garden Tour North Bay, Sat. March 20, 2010............... 14
Seminar: A Better Remodel Using Tax Rebates and Incentives East Bay, Sat. March 20 ...... 14
Volunteer: Work Party at Strawberry Creek Lodge East Bay, Sat. March 20, 2010................ 14
Workshop: Diesel Car Maintenance East Bay, Sat. March 20, 2010 ....................................... 14
Program: Sheep to Shawl East Bay, Sun. March 21, 2010....................................................... 15
Annual Meatout Celebration San Francisco, Sun. March 21, 2010.......................................... 15
Class: Backyard Chicken Care South Bay, Sun. March 21, 2010 ............................................ 15
Activity: Edible and Useful Plants Hike East Bay, Sun. March 21, 2010................................ 15
Class: Learning All About Our Native Lilies, Slideshow and Walk East Bay, Sun. March 2116
Rainwater Harvesting for Urban Gardeners East Bay, Sun. March 21, 2010 .......................... 16
Class: Backyard Beekeeping East Bay, Sun. March 21, 2010.................................................. 16
Film Screening: Taking Root -- Green Belt Movement of Kenya SF, Sun. March 21 ............ 16
Friends of Five Creeks Week of Restoration East Bay Mon. March 22-27, 2010 ................... 17
Panel: Corporate Responsibility through Shareholder Activism EB, Mon. March 22............. 17
Seed Swap: Richmond Grows East Bay, Mon. March 22, 2010 .............................................. 17
Water Conservation Showcase San Francisco, Tues. March 23, 2010..................................... 17
Talk: The Future of the Arctic San Francisco, Tues. March 23, 2010 ..................................... 18
Climate Change Action Workshop Series (Tues) East Bay Tues. March 23-April 13, 2010... 18
Merritt College Lectures on Natural Building East Bay, Tues. March 23-May 25, 2010........ 18
Presentation: The North Concord BART Plan San Francisco, Tues. March 23, 2010............. 18
Conference: NCRA Recycling Update East Bay, Tues. March 23, 2010................................. 19
Talk: Linking Deep Scientific Research to the Real World Marin County, Tues. March 23... 19
César Chávez Commemoration at Berkeley Farmers' Market East Bay, Tues. March 23 ....... 19
Film: "Dirt! The Movie" (Oakland) East Bay, Wed. March 24, 2010...................................... 20
Class: Natural Building For a Non-Toxic Home East Bay, Wed. March 24, 2010.................. 20
Learn How to Facilitate Your Own Climate Change Action Group EB, Wed. March 24 ....... 20
Dinner and Program: Finding Connection in Nature East Bay, Thurs. March 25, 2010.......... 20
Women's Bike Traffic Skills 101 Classroom Workshop - Emeryville, Thurs. March 25 ........ 20
Can We Achieve a Sustainable Future? The Role of Green Chemistry EB, Thurs. March 25 21
SPAWN Native Plant Nursery Workday North Bay, Friday March 26, 2010 ......................... 21
Compost Give-away at Berkeley Marina for Berkeley Residents East Bay, Friday March 26 21
Workshop: CA Dept. of Pesticide Regulation on Surface Water Sacramento, Fri March 26 .. 21
Volunteer: Berkeley Youth Alternative Gardens East Bay, Friday March 26, 2010 ............... 21
Women's 2020 Leadership Caucus, Mill Valley, Saturday March 27, 2010............................ 22
Class: Pests & Pesticides (to use or not) East Bay, Sat March 27, 2010 .................................. 22
Solar Electricity For Your Home Seminar East Bay, Sat March 27, 2010............................... 22
Walk: El Cerrito's Hidden Paths, Urban Paths and Mid-Century Marvels, Sat March 27 ....... 22
Volunteer: Creekside Habitat Restoration with SPAWN North Bay, Sat March 27, 2010...... 23
Workshop: Composting and Vermicomposting East Bay, Sat March 27, 2010....................... 23
Class: Growing Great Tomatoes Peninsula, Sat March 27, 2010............................................. 23
Class: Grow Your Own Salad East Bay, Sat March 27, 2010.................................................. 23
Is Nuclear Power a "Clean" Energy Source In Response To Climate Change? March 27....... 23
Free Neighborhood Plant Exchange East Bay, Sat March 27, 2010 ........................................ 24
Class: Urban Food Production San Francisco, Sat March 27, 2010......................................... 24
Workshop: Gardening From The Ground Up East Bay, Sat March 27, 2010 .......................... 24
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Workshop: High-Performance Plants for Low-Water Gardens East Bay, Sat March 27......... 24
Compost Give-Away at the Berkeley Farmers' Market East Bay, Sat March 27, 2010 ........... 24
Habitat Restoration for Mission Blue and San Bruno Elfin Butterflies, Sat March 27 ............ 24
Workshop: Basic Backyard Composting East Bay, Sat March 27, 2010 ................................. 25
Class: Organic Gardening 101 North Oakland, Sat March 27, 2010........................................ 25
4-Seasons Permaculture Certification Course in Bolinas, Sat March 27, 2010-Feb 27, 2011 . 25
Class: Design A Salad and Herb Garden East Bay, Sun March 28, 2010 ................................ 25
Class: Bees and Backyard Beekeeping with the Kenyan Top Bar System EB, Sun March 28 25
Workshop & Field Trip: Learning All About Native Lilies East Bay, Sun March 28, 2010 ... 26
Class: Beginning Beekeeping San Francisco, Sun March 28, 2010 ......................................... 26
Creeks, Dunes and Watersheds -- A Short History of SF's Waterscape, Tues. March 30........ 26
Discussion: Bay Area As Incubator San Francisco, Wed. March 31, 2010 ............................. 26
JOBS ............................................................................................................................................. 27
Amazon Watch: Communications Director.............................................................................. 27
Tetra Tech: Environmental Scientist ........................................................................................ 27
Sierra Club HQ: Grassroots Media Coordinator....................................................................... 27
Sierra Club HQ: Program Assistant, Chapter Funding............................................................. 28
Sierra Club HQ: Associate Advancement Director, Gift Planning........................................... 28
ClimateWorks Foundation: Receptionist & Facilities Assistant .............................................. 28
Climate Works Foundation: Global Research Associate.......................................................... 29
Business for Social Responsibility: Associate, Advisory Services (SF) .................................. 29
Sustainable Sciences Institute: Development Director ............................................................. 30
Urban Forestry Associates, Inc: Associated Forester / Consulting Arborist ............................ 30
ICF Energy Efficiency Strategy and Implementation Consultant ............................................ 30
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability USA: California Regional Manager .............. 31
Future 500: Environmental Foundation Professional ............................................................... 31
PECI: Multiple Positions .......................................................................................................... 31
Peninsula Open Space Trust: Land Assistant ........................................................................... 31
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Openings on the WEN Board of Directors, Meet and Greet on Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Interested in joining the dynamic Women's Environmental Network (WEN) Board? If so, we
want to meet you! WEN is looking for new volunteers to join our Board of Directors and will be
hosting a 'meet and greet' for potential new Board members on March 23rd from 6:30-7:30 pm at
the Bindi restaurant on 2nd Street in San Francisco.
WEN is looking for new Board members to fill the following openings: Events Co-coordinator,
Newsletter Co-coordinator, Webmaster / Technical Chair, and Member at large. The purpose of
the meeting is to give potential new Board members the opportunity to learn more about the
organization, Board member responsibilities, and all current Board openings. It is also a chance
for the Board to get to know you and answer any questions you may have about being a part of
this exciting organization.
Why: "Meet and Greet" for potential new WEN Board members**volunteer positions**
When: March 23, 2010
Where: Bindi, 28 2nd Street, San Francisco (one block from the Montgomery St BART station)
Time: 6:30 - 7:30pm
If you plan to attend, please RSVP to info@wencal.org by March 20, 2010.
Interested volunteers should send a short statement of interest and resume to info@wencal.org.
Please specify the position in which you are interested. If you are not available on March 23rd but
are still interested in learning more about the Board, please email info@wencal.org
Requirements for all positions: WEN Board members must attend the two-thirds of the Board
meetings in a calendar year, held monthly on the first Monday of the month. Each Board member
will have individual WEN responsibilities that demand 8-12 hours a month outside of meetings
and events. All Board members shall also attend a majority of WEN events and activities in a
given year, and participate in strategic planning for WEN once yearly. We ask all new board
members commit to two years of service.
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WEN Newsletter Changes: 1st of the Month Delivery and Improved Formatting
To better serve our members, the WEN Board of Directors has developed a strategic plan to
revise the formatting and delivery schedule for our monthly newsletter over the coming months.
This restructuring will make information of interest more easily accessible, help highlight WEN
activities and simplify events calendar management for newsletter readers. While previously
distributed on the 15th of each month, WEN will henceforth send out the newsletter on the 1st of
each month. WEN will continue to solicit event and job postings and include them in the
appropriate edition of the newsletter. Further formatting changes will be announced in the
coming months. To offer any comments or suggestions about this process, please contact the
WEN Board of Directors at info@wencal.org.
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Join WEN’s Facebook Page!

Would you like to be friends with the Women’s Environmental Network? If you answered yes,
you are in luck! The Women’s Environmental Network has a Facebook page where you can find
information regarding upcoming events, add the organization to your list of friends and discuss
topics. To see the Women’s Environmental Network Facebook page, please click here.
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WEN Member Spotlight: Felicia Madsen, Save The Bay

This month’s WEN Member Spotlight
highlights Felicia Madsen, who works as
Deputy Director for Policy and
Communications at Save The Bay. Her
work currently focuses on efforts to reduce
trash in the Bay, to stop inappropriate
shoreline development, and to secure
policies to re-establish wetlands. To view
her entire feature, click here.
Each month WEN spotlight’s one
member’s story in order to explore the
wide array of careers and career paths
related to the environment. Please contact
us at infor@wencal.org if you’d like to be
spotlighted or if you’d like to nominate someone. Your spotlight will be displayed on our
website, www.wencal.org and will be highlighted in our newsletter, with a readership of almost
2,000 members.
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Non-Profit Spotlight: Local Clean Energy Alliance
What is the mission of your organization?

The mission of the Local Clean Energy Alliance is enact policy and programs that advance
renewable energy, demand reduction, and clean energy jobs in the Bay Area.
What is the history of the organization?
The Local Clean Energy Alliance was founded in 2007 by Bay Localize, Pacific
Environment, and the SF Bay Chapter of the Sierra Club to promote Community Choice
Energy in the East Bay. In May 2008, the alliance broadened it priorities to include clean energy
financing and energy efficiency programs. The alliance now has regional focus, advocating for
strong climate action, clean energy financing, community choice energy, and stopping power
plants in the Bay Area.
What is the current top priority for your organization?
In the short term, our top priority is solidifying the regional reach of the alliance and defeating
Proposition 16, the PG&E Power Grab, which goes to to the voters in June 2010. Our top long
term priority is creating thousands of clean energy jobs in the Bay Area through strong,
equitable, and sustainable climate action and local clean energy generation.
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What is one unknown fact about your organization?

We developed the method for setting municipal science-based GHG emission targets that was
adopted when the Oakland City Council voted unanimously to set a preliminary target of 36%
below 2005 levels by 2020.
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Workshops: Solar Living Institute
For a complete listing of exciting workshops at the Solar Living Institute, visit:
http://www.solarliving.org/workshops/.
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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 in
WEN – keep the list growing!
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EVENTS
TransForay: Movie Night in Uptown Oakland East Bay, Wed. March 17, 2010
Laugh and cry at our big screen movie night. We'll watch the excellent documentary "Taken for
a Ride", which tells the heartbreaking story of how public transportation was systematically
dismantled in the mid-1900's. (Warning: you may cry when you see streetcars being torched.)
Then we'll lighten things up with some hilarious clips from the 1950's promoting the suburbs and
imagining life "in the future". Viewing will run from 6-7:30, with attendees invited to stay and
chat until 8pm. This "TransForay" will be held at the ultra-comfy, high-tech screening room at
the Uptown Apartments in Oakland. Wine, popcorn, and other treats will be served. Two blocks
from the 19th Street BART Station. Register online by March 15 at 11:59pm, please! Events do
sell out. Location: Uptown Apartments, Screening Room 500, William Street, Oakland. Time:
6pm - 8pm. Cost: $5, or get all TransForays and TransForums for free with a $40 TransForm
membership. Info: 510-740-3150, http://transformca.org/events/movie-night-at-the-uptown.
Presentation hosted by the Friends of Sausal Creek East Bay, Wed. March 17, 2010
Oakland geology writer Andrew Alden will talk about the local and regional geologic setting of
Sausal Creek, the rocks underlying its catchment, and the mystery of Dimond Canyon and its
possible relation to the Hayward fault. Contact Kimra for more info. Location: Dimond Library,
3565 Fruitvale Ave., Oakland. Time: 7pm - 9pm. Cost: Free. Info: 510-501-3672,
coordinator@sausalcreek.org, http://www.sausalcreek.org/.
SF Green Building Professionals Guild Meeting: Insulation SF, Wed. March 17, 2010
Insulation is the least understood and most unappreciated component of our buildings. Yet - in
the face of all the other energy efficiency options and in a "return on investment" analysis -
insulation is the most important component and variable in making our buildings safe, healthy,
comfortable and durable - and able to operate at the lowest cost possible. Near Civic Center
BART Station. A light dinner will be provided for all attendees based on RSVP's. Bring business
cards for networking. Pre-registration online or by phone. Location: SFEnvironment EcoCenter,
11 Grove Street, San Francisco. Time: 5:30pm - 8pm. Cost: $25 Cash or check at the door; $20
general, $10 member (with or without meal) pre-registered. Info: 510-845-0472 ext. 105,
GRG@BuildItGreen.org, http://www.builditgreen.org/green-building-professionals/
Film Screening: "Agrarian Utopia" East Bay, Wed. March 17, 2010
"The film follows two farmers and their families through the cycle of a rice crop season.
Strapped by crippling debts and interest rates, the families share a plot of land; the fertile soil
offers them potential riches, but market prices may reduce their crop value to almost nothing.
Creative means are keys to survival; some of the film's most exquisite sequences feature the
harvesting of snakes, honeycomb, frogs and mushrooms, sustenance the land can provide, but the
government cannot. All the while, political turmoil roils distant Bangkok with cries for reform
and fairer agricultural policy, while the city itself provides a further temptation to abandon
agrarian life entirely. A neighboring farmer offers a potential solution through his holistic,
organic approach to farming, but neither of these options can restore a lifestyle that is fast
disappearing. The son of farmers, director Uruphong Raksasad offers an intimate vision of the
Thai countryside, where what is on display is not just a way of life, but also the force of nature
itself. The film's cinematography and time-lapse images capture the sublimity of electrical
storms, morning mist and gathering winds, and present a glimpse of what a utopian agrarian
world could truly look like." -- Chi-Hui Yang Location: Pacific Film Archive Theater, 2575
Bancroft Way, @ Bowditch, Berkeley. Time: 7pm. Cost: $12. Info: 510-642-0808,
http://filmguide.festival.asianamericanmedia.org/tixSYS/2010/xslguide/trailer.php?EventNumbe
r=1005¬epg=1
Fruit Tree Tour 2010 South Bay, Wed. March 17, 2010
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27 eco-educators will arrive at Full Circle Farm in the world's largest veggie-oil-powered
caravan to plant orchard trees, play drums, dance, perform, and write eco-rhymes with youth and
adults! Come ready to plant over 20 orchard trees! This event will teach us about the
environment and food through hands-on planting, dancing, singing, and music! All ages.
Location: Full Circle Farm, 1055 Dunford Way, Sunnyvale. Time: 3pm - 6pm. Cost: Donations
accepted at the door. Info: 408-394-1464, programs@fullcirclesunnyvale.org,
http://www.fullcirclesunnyvale.org/.
Class: Urban Animal Husbandry East Bay, Wed. March 17, 2010
Gavin Raders is teaching a series of urban permaculture classes every Wednesday. In this
course, you will gain practical and tangible knowledge to maximize food production and
sustainability wherever you live. This week: Chickens, worms, bees, rabbits, and fish. Location:
Berkeley Sustainability Institute, 2130 Center Street, Berkeley, CA . Time: 7pm - 9:15pm. Cost:
Donation Based. Info: 510-290-4049, plantjustice@gmail.com,
http://www.plantingjustice.org/about-us/upcoming-events.
Grizzly Peak Walk East Bay, Wed. March 17, 2010

Retrace cofounder Pat DeVito's walk from the Rose Garden to Grizzly Peak and back. Meet
under sign, on Euclid Ave. Location: Berkeley Rose Garden, Berkeley. Time: 10am. Info: 510-
520-3876, keithskinner.public@gmail.com,
http://www.berkeleypaths.org/Walk%20Pages/100317Grizzly%20Peak.htm.
Colloquium: "It's Not All About You: The Urban Designer's Role ..." EB, Wed. March 17
"It's Not All About You: The Urban Designer's Role in Shaping Our Communities and
Changing the World": Christopher Beynon, AICP, is a principal and director of planning and
design Services at MIG, Inc. Beynon oversees a range of other urban planning and design
projects, including city general and comprehensive plans, community specific plans, higher
education campus master plans, and park master plans. This talk is part of the Landscape
Architecture and Environmental Planning Colloquium, an interdisciplinary lecture and
discussion series focusing on current research, theory, planning practice, and design concepts.
315A Wurster Hall. Location: UC Berkeley -- Wurster Hall, (near Bancroft and College),
Berkeley. Time: 1pm - 2pm. Info: 510-642-4022, delapena@berkeley.edu,
http://events.berkeley.edu/?event_ID=28063.
Bay Area Greywater Roundtable East Bay, Thurs. March 18, 2010
The Greywater Alliance invites you to join us for our 2010, five-part series of discussions and
presentations for the Bay Area greywater community. After the recent improvement to the state
greywater code, we are facilitating local action by bringing people and ideas together in five
targeted greywater roundtables, with building professionals, designers, city inspectors and
planners, policy makers, water district staff, and greywater advocates. "The Role of Water
Districts in Promoting Greywater Reuse." Panel Moderator, Richard Harris, EBMUD, Water
Conservation Manager. Daniel Muelrath, Water Conservation Program Coordinator, City of
Santa Rosa: "Santa Rosa's Graywater Rebate Program." Paul Piazzo, Town of Windsor: "Easing
Permitting Restrictions and Greywater Rebates." One block from the 12th St. BART Station.
Location: EBMUD, 375 11th Street, Second Floor, Oakland. Time: 3:30pm - 5pm. Info:
http://greywateraction.org/workshop/2010/03/18/role-water-districts-promoting-greywater-reuse.
Panel: "The Greening of Health: Health & Sustainability" EB, Thurs. March 18
This Berkeley Entrepreneurs Forum is sponsored by the Lester Center for Entrepreneurship and
Innovation. Equipped with more powerful tools from the fields of life sciences, information
technology and social psychology, we are gaining a deeper understanding of the perils of our
actions but also the opportunities for resilience and recovery. An exceptional panel of thought-
leaders from diverse fields will examine the convergence of health and sustainability - sharing
personal stories, business advice and actionable recommendations. In the Andersen Auditorium.
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Location: Haas School of Business, 2220 Piedmont Avenue, UC Berkeley, Berkeley. Time:
6:30pm - 8:30pm. Info: 510-642-4255, lester@haas.berkeley.edu,
http://events.berkeley.edu/?event_ID=28910.
Discussion: Evolution of Eco-Activism East Bay, Thurs. March 18, 2010

Evolution of Eco-Activism, the first of the four talks, will trace the birth of the modern ecology
movement, from conservation and environmentalism, through to today's recognition of the need
for environmental and social justice. Jon Christensen, Executive Director of the Bill Lane Center
for the American West at Stanford University, will host the speakers, conversing with them and
the audience. The event will highlight a short video synthesizing the gathered oral histories and
imagery from the Bay Area. Location: Humanist Hall, 390 27th St. & 411 28th St., Between
Telegraph & Broadway, below Pill Hill, Oakland. Time: 7:30pm. Info: 415-881-7579,
http://humanisthall.net/wp/2010/02/08/forum-ecology-emerges/.
Climate Change Action Workshop Series (Thurs) East Bay, Thurs. March 18-April 8.
How do the Climate Change Action Groups work? During four weekly sessions, you will join
with a small group of Bay Area residents to calculate your carbon footprint, create a measurable
personal action plan to reduce your footprint and make substantive changes in your community.
All participants who have not previously been Ecology Center members will be given free
membership for one year. How do I sign up? Write to debra@ecologycenter.org and pass on this
invitation to your friends and colleagues. This session meets: Thursdays from 6:30-8:30pm:
March 18, 25, April 1, 8. Interested in having the Ecology Center facilitate a group in your
Berkeley community? Invite the Ecology Center to facilitate a Climate Change Action Group at
your workplace, congregation, in your neighborhood, or with another community group. If you
have approximately 10 committed participants and are located in Berkeley or serve a large
number of Berkeley residents, we'll lead a group for you free of charge. Contact Debra Berliner
by email. Location: Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, 1924 Cedar St., @ Bonita,
Berkeley. Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Cost: Participation is free. A $10 fee (at cost) will be charged
for the Low Carbon Diet workbook. No one turned away for lack of funds. Info: 510-548-2220
ext. 240, debra@ecologycenter.org, http://www.ecologycenter.org/.
Panel: Artisan Manufacturing in San Francisco San Francisco, Thurs. March 18, 2010
A new set of nimble, next-generation manufacturers who compete on design, high quality and
small batch production has emerged in San Francisco in the last decade. Do these "artisan"
manufacturers represent the future of a viable manufacturing sector for San Francisco? Join
Rickshaw Bags founder Mark Dwight, development advisor Michael Yarne from the Mayor's
Office of Economic and Workforce Development, and Recchiuti Chocolate founder Michael
Recchiuti as we discuss the needs of the local artisan-manufacturing sector, and debate the land
use policy implications. Moderated by Kate Sofis, Executive Director of SF Made, a new local
trade association designed to support the future of local artisan manufacturing. Okay to bring
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/artisan_manufacturing_san_francisco.
Author Event: "A Different Kind of Luxury" East Bay, Thurs. March 18, 2010
Author and photographer Andy Couturier will discuss his new book of profiles of people living
simple, sustainable, extraordinary lives in rural Japan. A Different Kind of Luxury: Japanese
Lessons in Simple Living and Inner Abundance, just published by Berkeley-based Stone Bridge
Press, lets readers feel the flavor and texture of the lives of a number of fascinating farmers,
artists, philosophers and craftspeople who've chosen lives of reduced consumption and increased
satisfaction. Although raised in the tumult of Japan's industrial powerhouse, each of the men and
women profiled have made the transition to a slower, more deeply satisfying lives with plenty of
time for contemplation and a deeper connection with the natural world. Although the places they
live are beautiful, and many have innovative ways of growing their food and providing for their
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needs, the talk will also touch on the intentional choices these people have made, and the rich
texture of the lives they have created. The author will also show beautiful slides from of these
people's way of life, and there will be a question and answer period at the end. Location: Ecology
Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave, near Dwight Way, Berkeley. Time: 7pm - 9pm. Info: 510-548-
3402, alison@ecologycenter.org, http://www.ecologycenter.org/store/.
Stomp the Stumps Benefit Dance Party East Bay, Fri. March 19, 2010
Bay Area Coalition for Headwaters' 11th annual benefit dance party. Three rockin' bands,
raffle, updates about forest defense. Benefits Earth First!, the Judi Bari 20-year commemoration
and the Coalition for Headwaters. Music from: The Gary Gates Band - rockin' and danceable
Dead covers; The Funky Nixons - political funk/rock/comedy; Quilt - Oakland based R&B
originals. For info and advance tix call or visit website. Location: Ashkenaz Music & Dance
Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Ave., @ Gilman, Berkeley. Time: doors at 8pm; show at
8:30pm. Cost: $10 advance ticket at the Ecology Center in Berkeley (2530 San Pablo; open Tu-
Sat. 11am-6pm); $12-$15 at the door. Info: 510-548-3113, bach@headwaterspreserve.org,
http://www.ashkenaz.com/.
Volunteer: Berkeley Youth Alternative Gardens East Bay, Fri. March 19, 2010
Get your hands dirty in one of Berkeley Youth Alternatives' two large production gardens. Drop
in anytime during volunteer hours. Tasks may include weeding, bed preparation, sowing,
transplanting, composting and harvesting. Some background: The Bancroft Garden was started
in 2003 through a collaboration with Berkeley Youth Alternatives, the surrounding community,
UC Berkeley, and the City of Berkeley. The project transformed a vacant railway corridor into a
burgeoning, productive, and welcoming space. This half acre of land is shared with
neighborhood gardeners and the BYA Garden Program and leased from the City of Berkeley.
The newest features are beehives, a clay oven, and a rainwater catchment system. Our other
garden, the Orchard Garden, is located behind our youth center (formerly a bread factory!) on
Allston Way and contains 34 young fruit trees as well as annual row crops and native perennial
plants. The gardens are tended by high school aged paid interns year-round. We practice
ecologically-friendly management techniques. Call with questions. Location: Berkeley Youth
Alternatives Garden, Bancroft Way, between Bonar and West St., Berkeley. Time: 10am - 1pm.
Info: 510-647-0709, http://www.byaonline.org/heat.html.
SPAWN Native Plant Nursery Workday North Bay, Friday March 19, 2010
Join SPAWN every Friday to prepare seeds, sow and tend native plants we are growing in our
watershed nursery for local stream restoration projects. We will work with over 26 different
species including maples, oaks, hazelnut, all kinds of berries, ferns, willows, dogwoods,
redwoods and more. Workdays range from cold wintery days to hot summer days, so come
prepared with appropriate clothing, snacks and water. All training provided. First time volunteers
are required to RSVP, to sign up and to receive directions to our nursery in Lagunitas, please
email or call Blaine Vossler. Location: Lagunitas. Time: 10am - 1pm. Cost: Free. Info: 415-663-
8590 e t. 118, blaine@tirn.net, http://www.spawnusa.org/upcomingevents/number-48.
Amazon: Defending Rivers and Rights East Bay, Friday March 19, 2010
Celebrate the 13th Annual International Day of Action Against Dams and for People, Water
and Life. This year we're highlighting the struggle to protect the Amazon; the evening will
include a film: Amazonia: Voices from the Rainforest, panel discussion and reception with
Samba Jam's amazing drumming. Tickets available online. Location: Goldman Theater, The
David Brower Center, 2150 Allston Way, Berkeley. Time: 6:30pm. Cost: $15 -- proceeds will
benefit International Rivers' programs to protect rivers and human rights around the world. Info:
510-848-1155, karolo@internationalrivers.org http://www.internationalrivers.org/en/node/5073.
Conference: Healthy Harvest: Field to Table Sacramento County, Sat. March 20, 2010
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This conference brings together farm workers, food lovers, pesticide experts, and community
activists from across the state to learn, share, and break bread together. Location: Sacramento
City College, 3835 Freeport Boulevard, Sacramento. Cost: $20 (scholarships available). Info:
916-551-1883, http://www.pesticidewatch.org/conference.
Volunteer: Creekside Habitat Restoration with SPAWN North Bay, Sat. March 20, 2010
Join SPAWN, The Salmon Protection and Watershed Network, for some fun work out along the
creeks every Saturday in the San Geronimo Valley. Help us remove invasive plants and plant
native 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 any
more 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 you
have your own shovels or clippers, bring those too! Location: San Geronimo Valley. Time: 10am
- 1pm. Info: blaine@tirn.net, http://www.spawnusa.org/upcomingevents/number-5.
White-Crowned Sparrow Habitat Restoration San Francisco, Sat. March 20, 2010
Help restore habitat along Golden Gate Park's Bison Paddock, by planting natives, weeding
established sites, and nurturing the area for local White-crowned Sparrows. Close-toes shoes and
layered clothes recommended. If you are part of a group of 5 or more, RSVP by email. Location:
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. Time: 9am - Noon. Info: kimberly.kiefer@sfgov.org,
http://www.goldengateaudubon.org/volunteer/.
Workshop: Advanced Beekeeping Mendocino County, Sat. March 20, 2010

In this advanced course, students will build on the basics associated with caring for beehives
without antibiotics and other treatments. Apiary management techniques that allow beekeepers to
become self-sufficient will be explored. This course will be a mixture of lecture, discussion, and
demonstration. Location: Solar Living Institute, 13771 S. Hwy. 101, Hopland. Time: 9am - 5pm.
Cost: $80. Info: 707-472-2450,
http://www.solarliving.org/store/product.asp?catid=13&pid=2310.
Workshop: Composting and Vermicompost East Bay, Sat. March 20, 2010
Composting and vermicompost workshop for busy people. Reservation required -- RSVP by
phone or online. Location: Mt. Diablo Nursery, 3295 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette. Time:
1pm - 2:30pm. Info: 925-906-1801 ext.306,
http://www.wastediversion.org/class_sessions/view/21.
Permaculture Design Course North Bay, Sat. March 20-April 2, 2010

This two-week intensive course will immerse you in information, ideas and inspiration for how
to design sustainable, regenerative systems in balance with your home ecosystem. You will learn
the ethics, principles and practice of "permanent culture," by exploring topics such as organic
gardening, mulching, natural building techniques, forest farming, water retention and
regeneration, erosion control, community processes, and much more. Using a combination of
lecture, discussion, hands-on activities at OAEC's 80-acre site, visits to local permaculture
examples, and a group design project, you will have the chance to integrate and apply the
concepts of permaculture during almost 100 hours of course time. Upon completion of the
course, participants receive a Certificate of Permaculture Design. Location: Occidental Arts and
Ecology Center, 15290 Coleman Valley Rd., Occidental. Cost: $1,500/1,400 if registered two
weeks in advance. Info: 707-874-1557, oaec@oaec.org, http://www.oaec.org/permaculture-
design/2-week-intensive-march.
Class: Herbs in the Garden, Herbs in the Kitchen Peninsula, Sat. March 20, 2010
Plant an organic herb garden! Bring a beautiful diversity to your garden with a variety of
culinary and medicinal herbs. Herbs bring harmony and health to us and our gardens with their
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beauty, fragrance, flowers (that attract beneficial insects), and everlasting qualities that enable
them to be brought indoors to share and enjoy. Learn how to grow and harvest perennial and
annual herbs, herbs in containers, and essential herbs for the kitchen. Plant lists, recipes and tasty
samples will be provided. Everyone will plant herbs to take home. Register by phone or online.
Location: Common Ground Educational Center, 559 College Ave, Palo Alto. Time: 10:30am -
12:30pm. Cost: $36. Info: 650-493-6072, http://herbsgardenkitchen.eventbrite.com/.
Author Event: Succulent Container Gardens by Debra Lee Baldwin EB, Sat. March 20
The author of Designing with Succulents and Succulent Container Gardens provides everything
beginners and experienced gardeners need to know to create stunning container displays of
water-wise plants. Define your individual style as you discover how to effectively combine
patterns, colors, textures, and forms. Register online or by phone. Location: Ruth Bancroft
Garden, 1552 Bancroft Road, Walnut Creek. Time: 2pm - 4pm. Cost: $25 general. Info: 925-
944-9352, http://www.ruthbancroftgarden.org/rbgarden/pages/programs.html.
Workshop: Seed Saving and Seed Swap San Francisco, Sat. March 20, 2010
Join Chris Shein and Garden For The Environment as you learn basic botany as it applies to
seed saving, what types of vegetables are self-pollinators and which are cross pollinators, and
how to save both types. Learn how to select plant characteristics of your own choosing and
advantage. Learn what is a hybrid and what is open pollinated and why it matters. Learn about
plant selection, seed saving, seed processing, seed storage, and local seed swaps. There will be
seeds to take home. Bring recycled envelopes and something to write with. Register by phone or
email. Location: Garden for the Environment, 7th Ave., @ Lawton St., San Francisco. Time:
10am - Noon. Cost: $15. Info: 415-731-5627, info@gardenfortheenvironment.org,
http://www.gardenfortheenvironment.org/.
Friends of Five Creeks Work Party in Eastshore State Park East Bay, Sat. March 20, 2010
First Day of Spring! F5C Work Party in Eastshore State Park near mouth of Schoolhouse
Creek. Help control invasives, with light and heavy tasks for all. Tools, gloves, and snacks
provided. From the small turnout on West Frontage Rd. between University and Gilman, walk
west on the service road and follow signs. (Internet maps West Frontage Rd. and Virginia,
Berkeley, but there is no real Virginia there.) Because parking is limited, best access is to park at
Sea Breeze Deli, 598 University, just west of I-880/580, and walk 5 minutes north of Bay Trail.
AC Transit 9 also stops at Sea Breeze. Location: Eastshore State Park. Time: 10am - 12:30pm.
Info: 510-848-9358, http://www.fivecreeks.org/
Workshop: Gardening From The Ground Up East Bay, Sat. March 20, 2010
Healthy soil is the foundation of a healthy garden. Understanding your soil will help you grow a
blossoming garden this season and for seasons to come. Backyard composting, sheet mulching
basics and other soil building techniques will be covered during this workshop. Must register
online. Location: Lakeside Park Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Avenue, (Off Grand Ave.),
Oakland. Time: 10am - 1pm. Cost: $3 Parking. Info: 510-444-7645,
http://www.stopwaste.org/home/index.asp?page=625.
Workshop: Spring Equinox Gathering East Bay Sat. March 20, 2010
This mini-workshop on the seasons will be led by David Glaser, a science educator. In the
interest of sharing cultural celebrations associated with the Spring Equinox, Mojgan Saberi will
give a brief overview of the Iranian Spring Festival called Norouz. Please do not bring your
dogs. Location: Cesar Chavez Park, Berkeley Marina, Berkeley. Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm. Info:
http://www.bpfp.org/index.php/spring-equinox-gathering-cesar-chavez-memorial-solar-
calendar/.
Be Berkeleyan, Be Counted! Picnic East Bay, Sat. March 20, 2010
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Free Prizes, Free Entertainment, Free Activities for Kids including Face Painting & Bounce
House Jumping. Shop at the Farmers' Markets Next Door and Enjoy a Nice Picnic with Your
Friends and Family at the Park! Event is accessible to persons with disabilities. For more
information, call Joe Lee or visit website. Location: Martin Luther King, Jr. Civic Center Park,
Center St. @ MLK, Jr. Way, Berkeley. Time: 10am - 2pm. Cost: Free -- Bring your own food.
Info: 510-981-7028, http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Census/
Workshop: Bay-Friendly Gardening Basics East Bay, Sat. March 20, 2010
This class provides an overview of the Bay-Friendly philosophy, approach and integrated
practices that make for a sustainable garden. It is a mix of lecture and hands-on activities,
including: Breakouts on: soil, managing pests and plant selection - where you'll be introduced to
the primary Bay-Friendly maintenance practices. Small group design activity to instill
fundamentals and help with getting started on your own garden. Attendance at this class is a
prerequisite for participating in Bay-Friendly Design. Must register online. Location: Amador
Recreation Center, 4455 Black Ave., Pleasanton. Time: 10am - 1pm. Info: 510-444-7645,
Rooftop Garden Community Workday East Bay, Sat. March 20, 2010
The EC Reems middle school rooftop garden is now a thriving veggie garden serving the East
Oakland community. Now that spring is nearly here, it's time once again to prepare the raised
beds for planting, add some new compost, and revitalize the garden. Please join us for a
community work day! We will: Build 2-3 raised beds; Transfer compost to rooftop to fill 7-8
empty beds; Clean and maintain garden - planting & weeding; Build shelves for the greenhouse.
RSVP to Rachel by email by March 10. Location: EC Reems Middle School, 8425 MacArthur
Blvd., Oakland. Time: 10am - 2pm. Info: rachel@baylocalize.com,
http://www.baylocalize.org/projects/rooftop/ecreems.
Ripple Effects East Bay, Sat. March 20, 2010

An evening of music, art, and education about local, regional, national, and international
aspects of water hosted by Greywater Action and co-sponsored by Hesperian and A Single Drop.
Musicians: Justin Ancheta, Strange Angels Blues Band, Koralie "Sugar" Hill, Walter Ogi
Johnson. Artists: Christina Bertea, Design Action Collective, Doug Minkler, Juana Alicia,
Matthew Kertesz, Matlena Hourula, Phoebe Ackley, Street Art Workers, Wilma Wyss. Speakers:
Laura Allen, Jeff Conant. The event is a benefit for: Greywater Action, a group that educates and
empowers people to build sustainable water culture and infrastructure. Planting Justice, a group
that trains West Oakland youth in permaculture to maximize urban food production and
sustainability in their neighborhoods. The Andean Water School, a new popular education
institute in Bolivia whose mission is to revive indigenous Andean water stewardship. Friends of
the Earth Middle East, a group that brings together Jordanian, Palestinian, and Israeli
environmentalists to advance sustainable regional development and the creation of conditions
necessary for lasting peace in the region. Location: Cafe Leila, 1724 San Pablo Ave, (between
Virginia St & Delaware St), Berkeley. Time: 6pm - 10pm. Cost: $10-$50 (sliding scale). Info:
http://greywateraction.org/workshop/2010/03/20/ripple-effects.
Class: Caring for Your Urban Orchard: Tree Management North Bay, Sat. March 20
Do you want to get the most out of your yard? Are you thinking of adding fruit trees, or do you
want to take better care of the ones you have? This class is for you! This full-day workshop will
offer a comprehensive look at caring for your backyard orchard. Participants will learn basic tree
identification, nursery specimen selection, desirable structure for mature trees, how to train
young trees, pruning techniques, when in the year to prune each species, and how to diagnose
and treat the most common conditions affecting orchards. Integrated pest management strategies
will be covered, with a focus on preserving beneficial insects. We'll evaluate tree placement in
the yard and discuss strategies for effective irrigation and fertilization. Participants are
encouraged to come with pictures of their trees or drawings of their yards as examples to
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analyze. A large portion of the day will be hands-on practice doing structural pruning on plums
and apples. Other species discussed may include citrus, olive, pomegranate, fig, apricot,
persimmon and almond. Please bring hand pruners and a wood saw if available; instructor has
extras if necessary. This class is taught by Molly Bolt, a licensed arborist and certified
horticulturist. She has a pruning business that focuses on orchard management and has worked as
a landscaper, nursery manager and soil nutrition instructor. She believes that one key to
sustainability is local food security and wants to help people turn their backyards into kitchen
gardens. Many of her trimmings are fed to her dairy goats. This class will meet at Main Street
Trees in Napa, CA. Class size is limited to ensure personal attention. Please bring a bag lunch for
mid-day. Kitchen and bathroom facilities are available. Location: Napa. Time: 10am - 4pm.
Cost: $30-$60 sliding scale. Info: 510-842-6058, mollybdenum@gmail.com
Bus Tour: Cohousing in the East Bay, Sat. March 20, 2010
Come join us on this "traveling workshop" and tour of some of the San Francisco Bay Area's
cohousing communities. As you travel between each location on a comfortable bus, our
Cohousing resident guide(s) will give participants a chance to introduce themselves, share
general information about cohousing, answer questions, provide fact sheets and site plans. At
each stop, a community host will guide your group through his or her neighborhood and answer
questions. On this tour you will visit these five communities: Doyle Street, Berkeley Cohousing,
Temescal Commons, Pleasant Hill Cohousing, Temescal Creek, Swan's Market Cohousing. This
tour will start and end at Swan's Market Cohousing - which is located near 12th Street BART
and several parking lots. Register online. Time: 8am - 5pm. Cost: $95, $105 including vegetarian
lunch box -- Please select that option when you purchase your ticket. Info: 866-758-3942,
tours@cohousing.org, http://www.cohousing.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=43.
Occidental Arts and Ecology Center Garden Tour North Bay, Sat. March 20, 2010
Tour participants will be introduced to the Center and our organic gardens. Sturdy shoes,
brimmed hat or warm layers (depending on weather), and personal water bottles are
recommended. Please note that the terrain is very hilly and unpaved with dirt or gravel paths.
Location: Occidental Arts and Ecology Center, 15290 Coleman Valley Rd., Occidental. Time:
1pm - 3pm. Cost: $10 suggested donation. Info: 707-874-1557 x201, oaec@oaec.org,
http://www.oaec.org/tours/garden-tour-march2010.
Seminar: A Better Remodel Using Tax Rebates and Incentives East Bay, Sat. March 20
The current tax rebates and credits apply to a wide range of resource- and energy-efficient
products, but it's not always easy to find the best ones for your home remodel. It can also be a
challenge to find the incentives available in both federal and state categories. This seminar will
help clarify the whole picture, and in the process give you a great opportunity to decrease the
cost of your remodel and add value to your home investment. Jeff Gleeson of PG&E will share
his knowledge of the existing federal and state rebates, as well as list the best and most effective
of the qualifying products and services. Reserve your space by registering on-line or contacting
Emily Blakesley by phone or email. Location: Truitt & White Conference Room, 1817 Second
Street, (cross street: Hearst), Berkeley. Time: 9am - 11am. Cost: Free. Info: 510-841-0511,
eblakesley@truittandwhite.com, http://www.truittandwhite.com/sem_event/.
Volunteer: Work Party at Strawberry Creek Lodge East Bay, Sat. March 20, 2010
There is some weed removal to do at the Lodge, but much of what we'll be doing is new
planting. Funds for the plants and tools come from the Alameda Countywide Clean Water
Program. Meet at the front door or in the Lodge's backyard. Please email if you'd like to join in.
Location: Strawberry Creek Lodge, 1320 Addison Street, Berkeley. Time: 10am - 2pm. Info:
kyotousa@sbcglobal.net.
Workshop: Diesel Car Maintenance East Bay, Sat. March 20, 2010
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For Mercedes cars 1974-85 240d/300d, td, sd, cd, Volkswagen pre-1986, Scouts. Others may
attend lecture. Want to know how to maintain and perform service on your diesel? Running
biodiesel? Improve power by up to 20% and increase MPG. Increase your understanding and
competency. Bring your car and get ready for some hands on learning. 30 minute lecture and
Q&A on diesel engines: how glow plugs work, fuel filters/lines, fuel injector pumps, starter,
coolant, how brakes work, how to perform a compression test, how to improve mileage. Lecture
uses demonstration car. DIY Projects and Q&A -- Workshop participants under supervision of
instructor will learn how and perform a car inspection, glow plug test, use a jack, remove tire,
plus one from list below: changing fuel filter, upgrading fuel lines, fuel tank strainer (Mercedes
only- tank must be near empty and no diesel fuel!). The group will work on 2 cars at a time. Each
participant will work on their own car and others. Taught by Billy Jacobs. Biofuel Oasis
recommended mechanic. Over 12 years experience. Degree in Auto Technology. Member of
Berkeley Biodiesel Coop and biodiesel homebrewer. Class size: 6-8 car limit. Pre-registration
and payment required (cash/ck/visa/mc). Contact via phone or email. Location: 2465 4th Street,
@ Dwight Way, Berkeley. Time: Noon - 6pm. Cost: $140 for lecture, workshop, and parts; $30
lecture only/pre-registered, $35 at door. Info: 510-653-9450, dieselworkshops@gmail.com,
http://www.biofueloasis.com/?page_id=7.
Program: Sheep to Shawl East Bay, Sun. March 21, 2010

Come and meet our wooly friends! Try your hand at carding, spinning, knitting and weaving as
we prepare this fabulous fiber to wear. Meet at the Granary. Ardenwood admission fee applies.
Disabled accessible. This is a drop-in program; no registration is required. Meet at the Granary.
Location: Ardenwood Historic Farm, 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont. Time: 11am - 12:30pm.
Cost: Free. Info: 510-544-2797,
http://www.classweb.ebparks.org/eConnect5.2/Activities/ActivitiesDetails.asp?ProcessWait=N&
aid=4863.
Annual Meatout Celebration San Francisco, Sun. March 21, 2010

Twenty-six years ago, FARM (Farm Animal Rights Movement) established a Great American
Meatout (www.meatout.org) based on The Great American Smokeout. Try not eating meat for at
least one day. It's better for you, the animals, and the planet! To help get you started, the San
Francisco Vegetarian Society (SFVS) and Unitarian Universalists will sponsor their annual
celebration with a delicious lunch, and inspirational talks featuring Dr. Will Tuttle, author World
Peace Diet, and Bob Linden, talk show host of Go Vegan Radio (on GREEN 960 AM every
Saturday morning at 9am). Free recipes will be available. Public transit encouraged: Muni #38
on Geary, #47 & 49 on Van Ness with connections to BART. RSVP by phone for lunch.
Location: Unitarian Center, 1187 Franklin, (@ Geary), San Francisco. Time: 12:15pm - 3:30pm.
Cost: $5 suggested donation; $3 for students, seniors, disabled. Info: 415-273-5481,
http://www.sfvs.org/.
Class: Backyard Chicken Care South Bay, Sun. March 21, 2010
Come learn everything you always wanted to know about how to care for your very own
backyard chickens. Learn where to get and how to care for chicks; what you need to know to
build a coop; what hens really need to be happy; and that hens don't need a rooster to lay eggs.
Attend our two hour class just in time for you to plan to bring chickens to your home in spring.
Our very own "Mother Hen" Melissa Patel will be teaching the class and will be offering hand
raised chicks for purchase. She will care for them until they are ready to go home to a coop.
Ages 12 and up. Location: Full Circle Farm, 1055 Dunford Way, Sunnyvale. Time: 11am - 1pm.
Cost: $35/per person. Info: 408-394-1464, programs@fullcirclesunnyvale.org,
http://www.fullcirclesunnyvale.org/.
Activity: Edible and Useful Plants Hike East Bay, Sun. March 21, 2010
The Ohlone Peoples and European settlers gathered wild plants for food, medicine and tools.
Identify edible plants on a springtime hike. Gather Miner's lettuce for a tasty salad, process
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Manzanita cider, munch on acorn cookies, snack on dried Huckleberries and sample other savory
wild foods. Age 12+yrs. Meet in the Garin Barn Visitor Center. Parking fees apply where
charged. Registration Required. Location: Garin Regional Park. Time: 9am - 12:30pm. Info:
888-327-2757, option 2, 3,
http://www.classweb.ebparks.org/eConnect5.2/Activities/ActivitiesDetails.asp?ProcessWait=N&
aid=3445.
Class: Learning All About Our Native Lilies, Slideshow and Walk East Bay, Sun. March 21
Not only are the lilies and their relatives among our most beautiful native wildflowers, but they
are a fascinating group adapted to almost all habitats in the state. Curiously, new studies indicate
this far-flung empire of plants needs reclassification. Evidence suggests the family is really a
varied group of several different distantly related assemblages. In this class, we'll talk about the
current status of lily classification, what makes sense for identification in the field, and changes
that may make field work difficult. We'll also look at the wide range of genera and species in the
family from the northwestern corner of the state to the southern deserts. This is the first of a two
part session. The second session will be a field trip. Registration required, register online or by
email. Location: Botanic Garden, c/o Tilden Park, Berkeley. Time: 10am - 2:30pm. Cost: $45
non Botanic Garden members. Info: 510-528-0526, john@rusk.com,
http://www.nativeplants.org/events.html#2.
Rainwater Harvesting for Urban Gardeners East Bay, Sun. March 21, 2010
Day 3 of a 3-day series. See a slideshow of rainwater harvesting and greywater systems.
Construct French drains and vegetated infiltration basins. Simple, low-cost rainwater catchment
systems can increase your backyard harvest, reduce storm runoff, recharge the aquifer, and lower
your water bill. Learn how to design viable and site-appropriate systems integrating water
conservation, greywater recycling, rainwater harvesting, and water-wise gardens. Sign up
through the Institute for Urban Homesteading: iuh *at* sparkybeegirl.com or by phone.
Location: Oakland. Time: 1pm - 4pm. Cost: $30-$100 per workshop. 20% discount for all 3
workshops. Info: 510-927-3252, http://greywateraction.org/workshop/2010/03/21/rainwater-
harvesting-urban-gardeners.
Class: Backyard Beekeeping East Bay, Sun. March 21, 2010

Honey bees are a joy to keep in the backyard simply for their buzzing presence and, on hot
days, the smell of honey, wafting through the air within ten feet of the hive. They increase
pollination in your yard and therefore increase your yields from fruit trees and vegetables. You
may also harvest honey (gallons per year), beeswax, pollen, and propolis from the hive. We'll
cover what you need to know to feel ready to have a Langstroth backyard beehive - how to get
bees, what equipment you need, where to put the hive, how to extract honey and upkeep the hive.
There will be local honey to try. At the class break, we will take a short walk over to a local
beehive. Instructors: Jennifer Radtke and Margaret Farrow. To enroll: send email with the
subject name of the class you would like to take, and your name and phone number. After
emailing us, please click the "Pay Now" button below the class description to reserve your spot
in the class via credit card or debit card. Location: BioFuel Oasis -- Ashby, 1441 Ashby Avenue,
(@ Sacramento St.), Berkeley. Time: 2pm - 5:30pm. Cost: $30. Info: 510-665-5509,
Biodevas@biofueloasis.com, http://www.biofueloasis.com/
Film Screening: Taking Root -- Green Belt Movement of Kenya SF, Sun. March 21
This film screening is presented by The San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the US National
Committee for UNIFEM. Taking Root tells the story of the Green Belt Movement of Kenya and
its founder Wangari Maathai, the first environmentalist and first African woman to win the
Nobel Peace Prize. Through TV footage and chilling first person accounts, Taking Root
documents the dramatic confrontations of the 1980s and '90s and captures Maathai's infectious
determination and unwavering courage. Cinema verity footage of the tree nurseries and the
women and children who tend them brings to life the confidence and joy of people working to
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improve their own lives and ensure the future and vitality of their land. Location: Artists'
Television Access, 992 Valencia St., at 21st, San Francisco. Time: 6pm - 8pm. Cost: $6-$10.
Info: sanfranbayarea@unifem-usnc.org, http://www.atasite.org/calendar/?x=4475.
Friends of Five Creeks Week of Restoration East Bay Mon. March 22-27, 2010
Different restoration opportunity each day during UC Berkeley's Spring Recess! Tools, gloves,
and snacks provided. Sign up by email. Monday, Mar. 22, see a restored creek along a major
pedestrian-bicycle corridor, with nearby frog ponds and Native American petroglyphs. Remove
invasives at Baxter Creek "Gateway," Ohlone Greenway at Conlon. By car, enter from Key
Route at Conlon or Conlon end east of San Pablo. Bus, AC Transit 7 or 72. BART, from El
Cerrito del Norte walk north on Ohlone Greenway. Great bike ride on Ohlone Greenway!
Tuesday, Mar. 23, discover beautiful Codornices Creek and the Berkeley Rose Garden in the
hills. Remove ivy on Codornices Creek at Codornices Park, Berkeley, east of Euclid and south of
Eunice, opposite Berkeley Rose Garden (AC Transit 65). Follow the service road down to the
park and walk east along the trail into the redwoods, to the second bridge. Wednesday, Mar. 24,
see UC's beautiful 11-acre Blake Garden estate in Kensington, with sweeping views, and dig
roots of invasive evergreen thornless blackberries, freeing small creeks. 70 Rincon Rd.,
Kensington. (AC Transit 7 -- get off at Arlington & Rincon, walk down Rincon to signed gate,
enter garden through parking lot. Thursday, Mar. 25, learn about Bay history and ongoing
restoration as you help turn former garbage dump into wildlife-rich Eastshore State Park. Meet at
the beach at the mouth of Strawberry Creek, behind Sea Breeze Market, 598 University (just
west of I-880/580 freeway). AC Transit 9 stops across the street. Friday, Mar. 26, discover
Berkeley's century-old network of paths in the hills and help build one. Location t.b.a. Saturday,
Mar. 27 T.B.A. Location: Berkeley. Time: 10am - 12:30pm. Info: 510-848-9358,
f5creeks@aol.com, http://www.fivecreeks.org/
Panel: Corporate Responsibility through Shareholder Activism EB, Mon. March 22

Is the Supreme Court's decision to treat corporations as "persons" a debacle for democracy, or
an opportunity for corporate social responsibility? What tools can investors utilize to encourage
corporations to be transparent about political spending and board oversight? Our panel will
explore these questions and discuss the role shareholders can play in promoting greater corporate
responsibility and sustainability. The process of Shareholder Activism is an important force in
helping to improve corporate governance and promote greater social and environmental
responsibility. Active shareholders use the power of stock ownership to create positive social
change and believe that the investment performance of all companies can be enhanced through
closer attention to environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks and opportunities. Panel:
Bob Helmuth, Senior Vice President, Stakeholder Relations, Pax World; Lincoln Pain, CFP,
AIF, Effective Assets; Allan Moskowitz, CFP, AIF, Progressive Wealth Management; Amy
Galland, Research Director, As You Sow. Moderator: Justin Martello, CFP, Effective Assets.
Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served. Meet in the Kinzie Room - First Floor. Register
online. Location: David Brower Center, 2150 Allston Way, (at Oxford), Berkeley. Time: 5:30pm
- 7:30pm. Cost: Free. Info: 510-549-2525, http://shareholderactivism.eventbrite.com/
Seed Swap: Richmond Grows East Bay, Mon. March 22, 2010
The seed exchange works in four steps: 1. You borrow seeds for free; 2. You plant your seeds,
tend them, and watch them grow; 3. You harvest your vegetables, and save some seeds from
your plants; 4. You return some seeds to the library for another person to grow. Bring seeds to
share and a pencil for labeling and envelopes to take seeds home in. No one will be turned away
for lack of seeds. Meet in the Madeline Whittlesey Community Room. Location: Richmond
Public Library, 325 Civic Center Plaza, MacDonald & 27th St, Richmond. Time: 6pm - 8pm.
Info: 510-237-5210, richmondgrows@gmail.com, http://www.richmondgrows.org/seed-
swap.html.
Water Conservation Showcase San Francisco, Tues. March 23, 2010
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The annual Water Conservation Showcase provides a showcasing of water-conserving

strategies and information through presentations, exhibitors, and tabletop displays. Companies,
agencies, and non-profits showcase their water-related products and services in a forum designed
to bring professional ideas and consumers together. Location: Pacific Energy Center, 851
Howard St., between 4th & 5th, San Francisco. Time: 10am - 7:30pm. Info: http://www.usgbc-
ncc.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=248&Itemid=272.
Talk: The Future of the Arctic San Francisco, Tues. March 23, 2010
Geopolitics expert Charles Emmerson will discuss the forces which have shaped the Arctic's
history and introduce the players in politics, business, science and society who are struggling to
mold its future. Emmerson has been a Global Leadership Fellow and Associate Director of the
World Economic Forum, heading the Forum's Global Risk Network. Register online. Location:
World Affairs Council of Northern California, 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco. Time:
5:30pm - 7pm. Cost: $15 general. Info: 415-293-4600, info@wacsf.org,
http://www.itsyourworld.org/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=2689&SnID=2093755881.
Climate Change Action Workshop Series (Tues) East Bay Tues. March 23-April 13, 2010
How do the Climate Change Action Groups work? During four weekly sessions, you will join
with a small group of Bay Area residents to calculate your carbon footprint, create a measurable
personal action plan to reduce your footprint and make substantive changes in your community.
All participants who have not previously been Ecology Center members will be given free
membership for one year. How do I sign up? Write to debra@ecologycenter.org and pass on this
invitation to your friends and colleagues. This session meets: Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30pm:
March 23, 30, April 6, 13. Interested in having the Ecology Center facilitate a group in your
Berkeley community? Invite the Ecology Center to facilitate a Climate Change Action Group at
your workplace, congregation, in your neighborhood, or with another community group. If you
have approximately 10 committed participants and are located in Berkeley or serve a large
number of Berkeley residents, we'll lead a group for you free of charge. Contact Debra Berliner
by email. Location: Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave, near Dwight Way, Berkeley. Time:
6:30pm - 8:30pm. Cost: Participation is free. A $10 fee (at cost) will be charged for the Low
Carbon Diet workbook. No one turned away for lack of funds. Info: 510-548-2220 ext. 240,
debra@ecologycenter.org, http://www.ecologycenter.org/.
Merritt College Lectures on Natural Building East Bay, Tues. March 23-May 25, 2010
Several lectures from Merritt College's Natural Building class are taking place at the Ecology
Center. You can sign up for the class (http://www.merrittlandhort.com/#featured) or sit in on the
talks. Lectures cover historical and current applications of natural building materials, design
techniques for energy-efficient living, and ecological solutions for the built environment with
earth, straw, bamboo and recycled materials and building functional structures in the community.
Talks are on select Tuesday nights and may include Earth Building, adobe, cob, wattle & daub,
earth bag, rammed earth; Green Building, Leed, code; Living systems: living roofs, walls,
greywater, rainwater catchment, bioremediation; Japanese woodworking techniques, joinery and
handtools. Location: Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave, near Dwight Way, Berkeley. Time:
6:30pm - 9:30pm. Info: http://www.peralta.edu/homex.asp?Q=Homepage.
Presentation: The North Concord BART Plan San Francisco, Tues. March 23, 2010
Join SPUR for an update on the remaking of a key suburban BART station. The redevelopment
of the Concord Naval Weapons Station will transform a 5,000-acre site into a low-carbon
community of 12,200 homes and an estimated 26,500 potential jobs. The Community Reuse Plan
and subsequent area plan have been shaped by the participation of hundreds of residents and the
evaluation of seven alternatives. Join Aidan Hughes and Mark Shorett of Arup as they present an
update on the plan to transform a suburban BART station in a mixed-use center. Okay to bring
lunch. Location: SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco. Time: 12:30pm. Cost:
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$5 for non SPUR members. Info: 415-781-8726,

http://spur.org/events/calendar/north_concord_bart_plan.
Conference: NCRA Recycling Update East Bay, Tues. March 23, 2010
Go from out-of-touch to up-to-date in one day at Northern California Recycling Association's
15th annual Recycling Update presents a bevy of knowledgeable professionals. Each speaker
will take 10 minutes each to tell what's new and different and what works in the world of
resource recovery. Enjoy zero-waste continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshments. Meet,
discuss, and network with folks in the field. BART-accessible location in downtown Oakland.
Scholarships available for event volunteers and students! Email Board Member Teresa Bradley
(teresa@revolutionarygreenevents.com) if you would like to volunteer with meal setup and
takedown. Email Board Member Suzanne Hibbs (ecoshibbs@gmail.com) if you would like to
volunteer with registration. Email ncra@ncrarecycles.org for registration questions. Register
online. Location: Oakland State Office Building, 1515 Clay Street, Oakland. Time: 8:30am -
4:30pm. Cost: Register on or before March 17th: NCRA members: $70 (plus $5 PayPal charge if
registration completed online), Non-members: $90 (plus $5 PayPal charge if registration
completed online) Register after March 17th or on-site: NCRA members: $85 (plus $5 PayPal
charge if registration completed online), Non-members: $105 (plus $5 PayPal charge if
registration is completed online). Info: http://www.ncrarecycles.org/ru/ru-promote_active.html.
Talk: Linking Deep Scientific Research to the Real World Marin County, Tues. March 23
Conservation International's Center for Applied Biodiversity Science is the 5th most cited
research institution in the world but the only one that is linked to field operations in more than 40
countries across the globe. Dr. Celia Harvey will share how CI scientists are providing spatial
planning, real-time monitoring, and other scientific research that are critical to guiding our
conservation strategies on the ground. With decades of data on hand and being collected all the
time, CI can respond quickly to data demands and has been able to show the application of
science in real world situations, making CI an influential voice in the ongoing international
climate discussions. Register online. Location: Cavallo Point, The Lodge at the Golden Gate,
601 Murray Circle, Sausalito. Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm. Cost: $15. Info: 415-561-3560,
events@instituteatgoldengate.org, http://www.parksconservancy.org/our-work/igg/events/eco-
innovators-lecture-series.html?AddInterest=1145.
César Chávez Commemoration at Berkeley Farmers' Market East Bay, Tues. March 23
An afternoon and evening of cultural arts performances and informational tables to honor the
legacy of farmworker organizer César Chávez. (Endorsed by Berkeley's César Chávez
Commemoration Committee.) Performers: Rafael Jesús González, poet, Professor Emeritus of
Creative Writing & Literature, founder of Laney College's Mexican and Latin American Studies
Dept. Nina Serrano, poet, translator, storyteller, independent media producer & KPFA
host/producer (La Raza Chronicles, etc.). Mucho Axe, music, led by Edgar and Pepa from
Argentina playing South American Grooves including Tango, Samba, Bossa Nova, Mambo,
Cha-Cha and Ska. Capoiera Mandinga founded by Mestre Marcelo Pereira in 1984. Capoiera is
an Afro-Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, music and dance; Quenepas
Youth Ensemble: performing Puerto Rican bomba and plena percussion, song and dance. Bomba
originated in sugar plantations of Puerto Rico over 300 years ago. Floyd Salas, poet and novelist,
PEN Oakland board president, & recipient numerous fellowships and awards; Claire Ortalda,
poet, novelist, short story writer, editor, & playwright is the widely published treasurer of PEN
Oakland. Aaron Ableman & The CommuniTree Band - music/spoken word. Aaron is an author,
educator and community organizer, and founder of the CommuniTree project offering eco-arts
education and service learning; Gerardo Marin, Master of Ceremonies, Co-Manager, Farm Fresh
Choice. Coordinator of youth & family focused food justice programs. Naima, singer/songwriter.
An Arab-American with a neo-soul, roots style. Information booths (partial list): BAHIA (Bay
Area Hispano Institute for Advancement); Farm Fresh Choice - works to improve health and
nutrition by increasing access to and consumption of fresh, nutritious and affordable fruits and
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vegetables in communities with limited access to produce outlets. Public transportation: 5 blocks
from the Ashby 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
program vouchers. Location: Tuesday Berkeley Farmers' Market, Derby St. at MLK, Jr. Way,
Berkeley. Time: 2pm - 7pm. Cost: Free admission. Info: 510-548-3333,
http://www.ecologycenter.org/.
Film: "Dirt! The Movie" (Oakland) East Bay, Wed. March 24, 2010
It's under our feet and under our fingernails, but what is it? And how did it get there? Inspired
by William Bryant Logan's book Dirt: The Ecstatic Skin of the Earth, find out how industrial
farming, mining and urban development have led us toward cataclysmic droughts, starvation,
floods and climate change. Dirt is a part of everything we eat, drink and breathe. Which is why
we should stop treating it like, well, dirt. Location: Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388 Ninth
St., (near 12 St. BART), Oakland. Time: 6:30pm. Cost: Free. Info:
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/dirt-the-movie/getinvolved.html.
Class: Natural Building For a Non-Toxic Home East Bay, Wed. March 24, 2010
Gavin Raders is teaching a series of urban permaculture classes every Wednesday. In this
course, you will gain practical and tangible knowledge to maximize food production and
sustainability wherever you live. This week: An introduction to earthen structures, floors,
plasters, and ovens. Location: Berkeley Sustainability Institute, 2130 Center Street, Berkeley,
CA . Time: 7pm - 9:15. Cost: Donation Based. Info: 510-290-4049, plantjustice@gmail.com,
http://www.plantingjustice.org/about-us/upcoming-events.
Learn How to Facilitate Your Own Climate Change Action Group EB, Wed. March 24
Receive the tools and training to start your own Climate Change Action Group with 5-10
friends, family members, coworkers, neighbors, classmates, or congregation members.
Following the training, you will be equipped to lead your group members through a four-session
action group. Members will: Calculate their personal carbon footprints; Create a measurable
personal action plan to reduce their footprints; Discuss ways to become a climate change leader
in their households and communities. Participation is free but a $10 fee will be charged for the
Low Carbon Diet workbook if you don't already have a copy. RSVP required. To register phone
or email Debra and include both your email and phone#. Location: Ecology Center, 2530 San
Pablo Ave, near Dwight Way, Berkeley. Time: 6pm - 8:30pm. Cost: Free. Info: 510-548-2220
ext. 240, debra@ecologycenter.org, http://www.ecologycenter.org/.
Dinner and Program: Finding Connection in Nature East Bay, Thurs. March 25, 2010
In this lecture, John Muir Laws, author of "Sierra Birds: a Hikers Guide and The Laws Field
Guide to the Sierra Nevada", will help you follow a series of relationships between plants and
animals in the Sierra Nevada. John will also discuss some of the conservation challenges in the
Sierra Nevada, and what stewards of nature are doing to confront them. Whether you are a
botanist, birder, hiker, or backpacker, this is a great opportunity to enrich your next exploration
to the Range of Light! This event will have a cocktail hour, followed by dinner, and finally the
program. For a reservation, please send your check, payable to "Sierra Club", with your name,
your telephone number, and the names of your guests to: Evelyn Randolf, 938 Galvin Drive, El
Cerrito, CA 94530. Attendance is limited to the first 115 reservations received. Reservation
deadline is Mon., March 15. There is no admittance for program only. Location: Berkeley Yacht
Club, 1 Seawall Drive, at the Berkeley Marina, Berkeley. Time: 6pm - 9pm. Cost: $25. Info:
510-526-2494, http://www.johnmuirlaws.com/classes.html.
Women's Bike Traffic Skills 101 Classroom Workshop - Emeryville, Thurs. March 25
To respond to student requests, we are holding this class for self-identified women to create a
supportive, comfortable space for women to participate in learning cycling skills. Led by Diane
Serafini & Bonnie Wehmann, local League of American Bicyclists Certified Cycling Instructors.
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This is a 3.5-hour classroom course that teaches the basics of safe cycling, riding in traffic,
equipment use, crash avoidance, and rights and responsibilities. Designed for women 14 and
over. No bike needed. Register online. Location: Title Nine Business Office, 6201 Doyle Street,
Emeryville. Time: 6pm - 9:30pm. Cost: Free. Info: 510-533-7433, safety@ebbc.org,
http://www.ebbc.org/safety
Can We Achieve a Sustainable Future? The Role of Green Chemistry EB, Thurs. March 25
Sustainability at its core means survivability, and green chemistry hopes to ensure that we'll be
happy, healthy, and here in the future. Green chemistry is the design of products and processes
that reduce or eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances. It applies across the life
cycle, including the design, manufacture, and use of a chemical product. Dr. Bob Peoples,
director of the ACS Green Chemistry Institute, leads a lively dialog about green chemistry's role
in weaning us off petroleum and tackling the challenges of global sustainability. Meet in Room
105. EDP 413948. Location: UC Berkeley -- Stanley Hall, Berkeley. Time: 6:30pm - 8pm. Cost:
Free. Info: http://extension.berkeley.edu/cat/course2232.html.
SPAWN Native Plant Nursery Workday North Bay, Friday March 26, 2010
Join SPAWN every Friday to prepare seeds, sow and tend native plants we are growing in our
watershed nursery for local stream restoration projects. We will work with over 26 different
species including maples, oaks, hazelnut, all kinds of berries, ferns, willows, dogwoods,
redwoods and more. Workdays range from cold wintery days to hot summer days, so come
prepared with appropriate clothing, snacks and water. All training provided. First time volunteers
are required to RSVP, to sign up and to receive directions to our nursery in Lagunitas, please
email or call Blaine Vossler. Location: Lagunitas. Time: 10am - 1pm. Cost: Free. Info: 415-663-
8590 e t. 118, blaine@tirn.net, http://www.spawnusa.org/upcomingevents/number-48.
Compost Give-away at Berkeley Marina for Berkeley Residents East Bay, Friday March 26
The City's Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Department offers free compost for Berkeley
residents on the last Friday of each month from February through October, weather permitting.
Mechanical loading is no longer provided. Pickups must tarp their loads. Self serve -- please
bring your shovels, containers and safety gear. First come -- first served. Call for more info or
rain cancellations. Location: Berkeley Marina, across from 225 University Ave., Adventure
Playground Parking Lot, Berkeley. Time: 8:45am - 2:45pm or until compost is gone. Cost: Free.
Info: 510-981-6740, http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=5606.
Workshop: CA Dept. of Pesticide Regulation on Surface Water Sacramento, Fri March 26

The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) will hold workshops to get public comment on
air and surface water initiatives. Surface Water Workshops: DPR plans workshops to get input
on development of regulations to prevent pesticide contamination of surface water. Early in
2009, DPR sent interested parties a letter stating that the Department, concerned about the
adverse impact of pesticides used in the agricultural and urban settings, was exploring options
for regulating pesticides to protect surface water. The letter opened an informal dialogue with
stakeholders on potential restrictions to protect surface water. DPR's goals are to set up
requirements that are practical, enforceable, and protect surface water. An update has been
posted on DPR's website, along with a draft of potential restrictions and background material.
Workshops to get input on regulatory approaches to address surface water problems have been
tentatively scheduled in the Sierra Hearing Room, Cal/EPA Headquarters Building, on these
dates: March 26, 10am-Noon; April 28, 10am-Noon; May 11, 10am-Noon. The surface water
workshops will be Webcast (http://www.calepa.ca.gov/Broadcast/). Questions and comments
should be sent to Mark Pepple by email. Location: Cal/EPA Headquarters Building, 1001 I St,
Sacramento. Time: 10am - Noon. Info: mpepple@cdpr.ca.gov,
http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/emon/surfwtr/regulatory.htm.
Volunteer: Berkeley Youth Alternative Gardens East Bay, Friday March 26, 2010
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Get your hands dirty in one of Berkeley Youth Alternatives' two large production gardens. Drop
in anytime during volunteer hours. Tasks may include weeding, bed preparation, sowing,
transplanting, composting and harvesting. Some background: The Bancroft Garden was started
in 2003 through a collaboration with Berkeley Youth Alternatives, the surrounding community,
UC Berkeley, and the City of Berkeley. The project transformed a vacant railway corridor into a
burgeoning, productive, and welcoming space. This half acre of land is shared with
neighborhood gardeners and the BYA Garden Program and leased from the City of Berkeley.
The newest features are beehives, a clay oven, and a rainwater catchment system. Our other
garden, the Orchard Garden, is located behind our youth center (formerly a bread factory!) on
Allston Way and contains 34 young fruit trees as well as annual row crops and native perennial
plants. The gardens are tended by high school aged paid interns year-round. We practice
ecologically-friendly management techniques. Call with questions. Location: Berkeley Youth
Alternatives Garden, Bancroft Way, between Bonar and West St., Berkeley. Time: 10am - 1pm.
Info: 510-647-0709, http://www.byaonline.org/heat.html
Women's 2020 Leadership Caucus, Mill Valley, Saturday March 27, 2010
Facing the Climate Crisis, Collaborating for Solutions Bay Area Conference. The Women’s 2020
Leadership Caucus is working as a collaborative organization to create a bold international 10-
year campaign to reduce carbon emissions and to welcome a post-carbon economy and energy
future. Scientists around the world agree that we must act now toward substantial greenhouse gas
emissions in order to avoid their worst effects. The Women’s 2020 Leadership Caucus provides
a richly personal, as well as a project-based, approach to speed progress towards mutual goals of
reducing carbon emissions and creating sustainable communities and lifestyles. As many of us
realize, we are in a critical time, and it requires a new level of collaboration. The Women’s 2020
Leadership Caucus is an international group that honors diversity, and addresses both the
immediate actions required to stop global warming as well as the long-term societal and personal
transformation needed for systemic, creative, and enduring change. At the core of the Women’s
2020 Leadership Caucus is a commitment to meet the increasing social and environmental
challenges of the climate crisis in order to support a flourishing Earth and a just global future.
We are not a protest organization, but a solution based alliance. We intend for this inspirational,
emerging Women’s Caucus to be a powerful game-changer. Time: 1:00-6:30. Location: Mt.
Tamalpais United Methodist Church 410 Sycamore Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941. Please
register to reserve a space $12.00 http://womensclimatecaucus.eventbrite.com
Class: Pests & Pesticides (to use or not) East Bay, Sat March 27, 2010
Grow Your Own Dinner -- a series of Food Gardening and Sustainable Living classes.
Instructor: Alameda County Master Gardener & Dimond Resident, Kelly Harvey. Time will be
given for questions and discussion at every meeting. For everyone over 12 years of age, whether
you have land or not. 16 Classes: Starting Nov. 7 through June 22, 2010. Registration required.
Register for Activity #90123.501 in advance online by contacting Michelle Doppelt by phone, or
come 15 minutes early to register at the door. Meet in the Dimond Recreation Center Club
Room. Location: Dimond Park Recreation Center, 3860 Hanly Rd., Oakland. Time: 10am -
Noon. Cost: $5/class. Info: 510-482-7831, http://www.oaklandnet.com/parks/.
Solar Electricity For Your Home Seminar East Bay, Sat March 27, 2010
Now you can produce your own electricity and "sell" the excess back to PG&E, running your
meter backwards! Plus you can receive thousands of rebate dollars from the State at the same
time. Learn how to size, specify and design your own solar electrical generator. A short field trip
to a functioning house/ system in Berkeley and current catalog of available equipment are also
included. Bring your PG&E bill. Location: Building Education Center, 812 Page St., (@ 6th St.),
Berkeley. Time: 10am - 5pm. Cost: $95. Info: 510-525-7610,
http://www.bldgeductr.org/seminars.html.
Walk: El Cerrito's Hidden Paths, Urban Paths and Mid-Century Marvels, Sat March 27
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Dave Weinstein, El Cerrito Historical Society board member and author of It Came from
Berkeley, Signature Architects of the San Francisco Bay Area and Berkeley Rocks, leads a tour
along El Cerrito's unmarked paths, through its wilderness park, and past some of its significant
architecture. Portions of the walk are steep. Well-behaved dogs on leash welcomed. Location:
Moeser Lane and Shelvin Avenue, El Cerrito. Time: 10am. Info: 510-520-3876,
keithskinner.public@gmail.com,
http://www.berkeleypaths.org/Walk%20Pages/100327El%20Cerrito%20Hidden%20Paths.htm.
Volunteer: Creekside Habitat Restoration with SPAWN North Bay, Sat March 27, 2010
Join SPAWN, The Salmon Protection and Watershed Network, for some fun work out along the
creeks every Saturday in the San Geronimo Valley. Help us remove invasive plants and plant
native 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 any
more 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 you
have your own shovels or clippers, bring those too! Location: San Geronimo Valley. Time: 10am
- 1pm. Info: blaine@tirn.net, http://www.spawnusa.org/upcomingevents/number-5
Workshop: Composting and Vermicomposting East Bay, Sat March 27, 2010
Composting and vermicomposting workshop for busy people. Reservation required -- RSVP by
phone or online. Location: Lindsay Wildlife Museum, 1931 First Ave, Walnut Creek. Time:
2:30pm - 4pm. Info: 925-906-1801 ext. 306,
http://www.wastediversion.org/class_sessions/view/22.
Class: Growing Great Tomatoes Peninsula, Sat March 27, 2010

You will be learning from Nancy Garrison, the University of California Cooperative Extension
Farm Advisor and Master Gardener Program Coordinator. Learn which tomatoes have really
great flavor and reliable production and are able to hold up under regular garden conditions. You
will learn about her favorite trellising methods, soil preparation, what NOT to do, and how to
avoid the brown crispy foliage blues so a bountiful harvest will be yours until frost. Tomatoes
featured will be the result of her 25 years of hands-on tomato research. Register by phone or
online. Location: Common Ground Educational Center, 559 College Ave, Palo Alto. Time:
10:30am - 12:30pm. Cost: $31. Info: 650-493-6072, http://greattomatoes.eventbrite.com/.
Class: Grow Your Own Salad East Bay, Sat March 27, 2010
The best tasting salads start with fresh lettuce right from the garden! It's easy to grow and a
great way to start your garden off in the Spring. Join Stefani Bittner of Magic Gardens Edible
Landscaping for this fun and informative class. Topics covered include: bed/soil preparation,
heat and light requirements, planting techniques, companion planting, organic pest control,
fertilizing, and harvesting techniques. Magic Gardens' free Saturday classes begin at 10am and
last for approximately one hour. No pre-registration is required. Come early, enjoy
complimentary coffee and treats, and meander through our unique hideaway. All class attendees
receive a 10% plant discount on the day of the class (not valid on sale plants) and can participate
in the class drawing to win a free plant! Location: Magic Gardens (Berkeley), 729 Heinz Ave,
Berkeley. Time: 10am - 11am. Info: 510-644-2351, magicgardens@magicgardens.com,
www.magicgardens.com.
Is Nuclear Power a "Clean" Energy Source In Response To Climate Change? March 27

Given the urgency of informed decisions in response to the global ecological problems, this is
an opportunity to better understand the implications of nuclear power. The organization,
Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR), supports a Safe Energy Program that focuses on
protecting public health, taxpayer dollars, and national security. It has analyzed the nuclear
power industry. While it is critically important to address climate change, protect public health,
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and meet our energy needs, the PSR identifies serious questions about whether nuclear power is
appropriate for meeting those needs. There will be opportunities for questions from the audience
at the end of the presentation. The presentation will be given by Robert Gould, M.D., President
of the San Francisco chapter of Physicians for Social Responsibility. Location: Richmond Public
Library, 325 Civic Center Plaza, MacDonald & 27th St, Richmond. Time: 2pm - 4pm. Info: 510-
525-4962, http://lwvwccc.org.
Free Neighborhood Plant Exchange East Bay, Sat March 27, 2010
Have plants you must prune or divide? How about trading your excess with others in your
neighborhood? Take home new plants for your yard and have an instant new garden! All types of
plants are welcome, from cuttings up to full size. Garden accessories and accents welcome:
Umbrellas, clippers, books on gardening, pots, stepping stones, tools and supplies-even goldfish.
Want to donate plants before the event? No problem. Interested in volunteering in the afternoon?
We happily accept. Location: 3811 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland. Time: Noon - 4pm. Cost: Free.
Info: 510-866-8482, plantexchange510@gmail.com, http://plantexchange.wordpress.com/.
Class: Urban Food Production San Francisco, Sat March 27, 2010
If you haven't already, it's time to get your garden plans in order! March is a perfect time to
make summer plans for your growing space, whether it's a balcony with containers or a series of
raised beds. Join Antonio Roman-Alcal nd GFE and walk away with ideas on what to plant,
when, how, and why. This class will focus on setting up simple veggie rotations and planning for
perennial plantings, and will include tidbits on the lifestyles and habits of various summer
veggies. Register by phone or email. Location: Garden for the Environment, 7th Ave., @ Lawton
St., San Francisco. Time: 10am - 12pm. Cost: $15. Info: 415-731-5627,
info@gardenfortheenvironment.org,
http://www.gardenfortheenvironment.org/pages/calendar.html
Workshop: Gardening From The Ground Up East Bay, Sat March 27, 2010
Healthy soil is the foundation of a healthy garden. Understanding your soil will help you grow a
blossoming garden this season and for seasons to come. Backyard composting, sheet mulching
basics and other soil building techniques will be covered during this workshop. Must register
online. Location: Terra Bella Family Farm, 7637 Foothill Road, Pleasanton. Time: 10am - 1pm.
Info: 510-444-7645, http://www.stopwaste.org/home/index.asp?page=625
Workshop: High-Performance Plants for Low-Water Gardens East Bay, Sat March 27
Discover the best-suited drought tolerant Mediterranean and native plants, trees and shrubs for a
Bay-Friendly Garden. EBMUD Water Conservation Horticulture Specialist - Chris Finch will
present her top 30 list, as well as tips for finding these plants. Must register online. Location:
StopWaste.org Office, 1537 Webster Street, Oakland. Time: 10am - 1pm. Info: 510-444-7645,
Compost Give-Away at the Berkeley Farmers' Market East Bay, Sat March 27, 2010
Bring your own container -- 2 buckets are suggested or large garbage bags. (Please backyard
amateur gardeners only and no professionals) Location: Saturday Berkeley Farmers' Market,
Center St. at MLK Jr. Way, Berkeley. Time: 10am - 3pm. Info: 510-548-3333,
http://www.ecologycenter.org/bfm/
Habitat Restoration for Mission Blue and San Bruno Elfin Butterflies, Sat March 27
Check out the early wildflower bloom and stunning views atop this wind blown ridge, while
restoring habitat for the endangered Mission blue butterfly and the endangered San Bruno Elfin
butterfly. Join Price Sheppy of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy at Milagra Ridge in
northern Pacifica. Rain or Shine. Dress in warm layers, wear sturdy shoes and bring lots of
friends! We provide snacks, tools and gloves. Group limit is 30 people. A carpool is available
from Fort Mason, Building 34 - the third duplex on your left (leaving at 9:15am). For Carpool,
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call Price Sheppy 1-415-561-3073. Limited supply of T-shirts will be given to participants (while
supplies last). Part of the GGNP Endangered Species Big Year, a race against time to see and
save the Park's endangered species. RSVP online. Location: Milagra Ridge Entrance Gate, off
Sharp Park Road, Pacifica. Time: 10am - 1pm. Cost: Free. Info: http://wildequity.org/events
Workshop: Basic Backyard Composting East Bay, Sat March 27, 2010
Learn how to make gardening gold - compost - right in your own backyard using plant
trimmings and food scraps. This hands on class covers all the how-to's of building, trouble
shooting and harvesting compost. No registration required. Location: Bay-Friendly Demo
Garden, Lakeside Park, 666 Bellevue Ave., Oakland. Time: 10am - 12pm. Cost: $3/ parking fee.
Info: 510-891-6500, http://www.stopwaste.org/home/index.asp?page=625
Class: Organic Gardening 101 North Oakland, Sat March 27, 2010
This course will introduce you to the essentials and foolproof basics of organic gardening. In the
first part of the day we'll learn about dirt, including soil types, tilling and amending,options for
composting and sheet mulching, cover crops and more. In the second half of the class we will
focus on plants: seeds and satrts, sun and shade, water, weeds and garden planning. There will be
lots to touch and feel, garden tour, and break out exercises including hands-on work in the
garden. Bring your questions and get your hands dirty! This class is for beginning gardeners and
those wanting to learn more about organic perspectives and techniques. Location: Institute of
Urban Homesteading, Oakland. Time: 10am - 3pm. Cost: $50 - $75. Info: 510-927-3252 (leave
message), iuh@sparkybeegirl.com, http://www.iuhoakland.com/plants.html.
4-Seasons Permaculture Certification Course in Bolinas, Sat March 27, 2010-Feb 27, 2011
This course is a great opportunity to take a permaculture design certification course over a full
year of nature's rhythms. You will learn how to observe and use the same principles that make
ecological systems self-sustaining, and apply them to integrated homes and gardens. In addition,
you will learn how to apply these principles to energy systems and water supplies, healthy
communities, meaningful and fulfilling work, ecological economies and global political
movements for change. The four-seasons format also allows you the opportunity to implement
permaculture principles at home and bring your experiences and questions back to the class for
feedback and discussion. Register online. Location: Commonweal, 451 Mesa Road, Bolinas.
Time: 9am - 5:30pm. Cost: $1100 Tuition for the 13-day program - includes course manual on
DVD. All fees must be paid in full prior to the start of class. Info: 415-868-9681,
http://www.regenerativedesign.org/courses-events/permaculture
Class: Design A Salad and Herb Garden East Bay, Sun March 28, 2010
Its spring and time to get your edible garden growing! Join Rose Loveall-Sale, owner of
Morningsun Herb Farm, for a hands-on class to discuss design and planting of warm weather
culinary herbs and vegetables. You will learn the basics of preparing your garden, planting
techniques for seeds and transplants and tips to increase your success for a bountiful garden, both
in containers and in the ground. Plants will be for sale. Pre-registration required. Location:
Gardens at Heather Farm, 1540 Marchbanks Drive, (off Ygnacio Valley Road), Walnut Creek.
Time: 10am - 1pm. Cost: $20 GHF members/ $25 non-members. Info: 925-947-1678,
http://www.gardenshf.org/AdultClass.html#march
Class: Bees and Backyard Beekeeping with the Kenyan Top Bar System EB, Sun March 28
Keeping bees is a great way to practice animal husbandry in the city, produce some of your own
food and stay in tune with seasonal cycles. In this course you will learn about the life cycles and
biology of the honey bee, basic management strategies and equipment needed to get started as a
backyard beekeeper using the Kenyan Top Bar Hive, a low input natural beekeeping system.
Information on common troubles that arise, how to get bees and where to go for continued
learning and support will also be covered. The class will culminate in a hands-on practice session
working a beehive. Location: Institute of Urban Homesteading, Oakland. Time: 10am - 4pm.
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Cost: $50 - $75. Info: 510-927-3252 (leave message), iuh@sparkybeegirl.com,

http://www.iuhoakland.com/plants.html
Workshop & Field Trip: Learning All About Native Lilies East Bay, Sun March 28, 2010
Not only are the lilies and their relatives among our most beautiful native wildflowers, but they
are a fascinating group adapted to almost all habitats in the state. Curiously, new studies indicate
this far-flung empire of plants needs reclassification. Evidence suggests the family is really a
varied group of several different distantly related assemblages. This local field trip is to go see
several species in their native habitats. This is the second of a two part session. The first session
is a class. Registration is required. Register online or by email. Location: Botanic Garden, c/o
Tilden Park, Berkeley. Time: 10am - 2:30pm. Cost: $45 for non Botanic Garden members. Info:
510-528-0526, john@rusk.com, http://www.nativeplants.org/events.html#2.
Class: Beginning Beekeeping San Francisco, Sun March 28, 2010

What you need to know about SF Beekeeping (But didn't know who to ask). If you ever thought
you might want to take up beekeeping, but do not know what would be involved, this 2.5-hour
class is for you. Subjects we will cover include applicable SF and CA laws, cost$, time
commitment, equipment options, and what other practicalities you need to consider if you are to
fulfill responsibilities to yourself, others in your household and building, neighbors, nearby
community and, importantly, the honeybees you would keep. Those who wish to further explore
the possibility of taking up beekeeping are encouraged to take "Inside the honeybee colony".
Taught by Karen Peteros. Seating is limited -- no walk-ins, please. Registration and payment
must be made in advance online or on the phone with a credit card or in person with cash.
Location: Her Majesty's Secret Beekeeper, 3520 20th Street, San Francisco. Time: 9am -
11:30am. Cost: $30. Info: 415-744-1465,
http://www.hmsbeekeeper.com/HMSB/Classes_and_Events.html
Creeks, Dunes and Watersheds -- A Short History of SF's Waterscape, Tues. March 30
Urban development has changed the waterscape of San Francisco more dramatically than
anywhere else in the state, from a natural creek- and dune-scape to today's modern sewersheds.
Christopher Richard of the Oakland Museum will take us on guided photo tour, with historical
maps and photographs, uncovering the unique features of San Francisco's primeval waterscape
and how the city used and abused the many creeks and lakes as it grew. Richard's presentation
will feature the remaining free-running creeks in San Francisco, which you can visit. Okay to
bring 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/creeks_dunes_and_watersheds_short_history_san_francisco's_wa
terscape.
Discussion: Bay Area As Incubator San Francisco, Wed. March 31, 2010
Bay Area As Incubator, the second of the four talks, will examine the Bay Area as a
demonstration area and incubator of experiments that shaped the national and international
ecological movements. What is the relationship of San Francisco to its region? The region to the
state, to the continent to the oceans, and to the planet? Jon Christensen, Executive Director of the
Bill Lane Center for the American West at Stanford University, will host the speakers,
conversing with them and the audience. Location: San Francisco Public Library, 100 Larkin
Street, Koret Auditorium, San Francisco. Time: 7:30. Info: 415-881-7579,
http://www.shapingsf.org/ecology_emerges.html.
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JOBS
Amazon Watch: Communications Director

San Francisco, CA
Founded in 1996, Amazon Watch is a dynamic nonprofit organization that protects the rainforest
and advances the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon Basin. We partner with indigenous
and environmental organizations in campaigns for human rights, corporate accountability and the
preservation of the Amazon's ecological systems. Amazon Watch has successfully led the way in
a number of groundbreaking victories for indigenous peoples’ rights and the environment
through effective campaigning, educating corporations and the public, and strengthening the
capacities of indigenous committees.
Amazon Watch is seeking a passionate professional to function as our Communications
Director. This is a full time position. The communications department is responsible for media
relations, publications, advertising, marketing and messaging for the organization and its
campaigns. Candidates should have a minimum of three years of experience in journalism,
public relations, or a related communications field with an emphasis on direct media outreach.
Candidates should have a record of success working with print, broadcast, and online media to
effectively and pro-actively frame issues and drive coverage. Strategic thinking, the ability to
quickly build strong relations with journalists, and the capacity to react quickly, calmly and
effectively to breaking news are essential. A complete job description can be found here. Last
day to apply is April 1st.
Tetra Tech: Environmental Scientist

San Francisco and Oakland, CA. Part-time.
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of environmental and management consulting, engineering and
technical services. We employ more than 10,000 people with 250 offices worldwide. We provide
services to protect and improve the quality of life through responsible resource management,
sound infrastructure, and rapid communications ability. We have a reputation for innovative
design in the global design and construction industry. As part of the Tetra Tech family of
companies, we are home to some of the best minds in the country, including nationally renowned
subject matter experts. Whether we are contemplating the restoration of our environment or
helping to revitalize our urban centers, we are thinking of clear sustainable solutions to resource
management and infrastructure challenges. In fact, it's much more than what can be done today;
it's what we'll be able to do tomorrow. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are
searching for innovative people to join our team.
Tetra Tech EM Inc., a subsidiary of Tetra Tech, is currently seeking an Environmental
Scientist to work on-site at our client site in San Francisco, CA as well as in our office in
Oakland, CA. The selected candidate will provide telephone support to an environmental
regulatory hotline; research and interpret Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA)
regulations; and maintain databases on hazardous waste handlers. In addition, this position
provides on-site client support for a records center. Record center duties include reviewing and
inventorying files, maintaining a records management database, generating administrative record
indices, and assisting with circulation and/or research requests. Customer service is a large
aspect of this position when assisting members of the public as well as our clients. A complete
job description can be found here, using Job ID # EMI-OAK-09.
Sierra Club HQ: Grassroots Media Coordinator

San Francisco, CA.
As part of the Sierra Club's media team, the Grassroots Media Coordinator bridges
communications and grassroots organizing work by coordinating media campaigns related to our
national conservation priorities, developing communications materials and training curricula, and
enhancing local media outreach of volunteers, field and chapter staff. The Grassroots Media
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Coordinator trains, motivates, and advises local volunteers, field and chapter staff on messaging
and media outreach for national campaigns and priorities. Provides best media practices support
and training for local campaigns, including writing and editing press materials, message
development, training, and pitching. Localizes national messages and develops written materials
for use in the field. Researches, maintains and distributes a file of national and local profiles and
stories. For a complete job description and position qualifications, click here. Last day to apply
is April 18th.
Sierra Club HQ: Program Assistant, Chapter Funding

San Francisco, CA.
The Program Assistant works with the Director of Regulatory Compliance to assist and train
Sierra Club Chapters and Groups in the administration of (c)(3) and (c)(4) funds. Provides
administrative support to Conservation Operations. Job Activities: 1. Administers program and
financial support for Chapter Funding, including: a. Reviews, approves and processes (c)(3) and
(c)(4) reimbursement requests for payment. b. Reviews materials for (c)(3) content. c.
Reviews Chapter staff program time submitted using the time reporting system. d. Answers
compliance questions and trains Chapter staff and volunteers in compliance issues. e. Prepares
monthly billing to The Sierra Club Foundation for eligible project expenses. Applies revenue to
appropriate projects. Maintains documentation as required by regulatory agencies. f. Researches
and responds to Chapter questions regarding financial, operational, reporting and compliance
issues related to chapter reimbursements. 2. Coordinates with Sierra Club entities to provide
training and materials regarding tax compliance to Sierra Club staff and volunteers. Responsible
for writing/editing/updating training and compliance materials. Disseminates training and
compliance materials to staff and volunteers and updates to Sierra Club's website. Participates in
training events as requested. 3. Provides backup support for the Staff Time And Reporting
System (STARS). 4. Works as an integral part of the Conservation Operations team, providing
financial and administrative support. 5. Performs miscellaneous duties as requested. Position
qualifications and application instructions can be found here.
Sierra Club HQ: Associate Advancement Director, Gift Planning

San Francisco, CA
Plans and implements all aspects of the Sierra Club’s deferred gift fundraising within an assigned
geographic region or assigned donor constituency. The Associate Advancement Director is
responsible for direct fundraising and gift planning assistance to donors planning bequests, gift
annuities, life income contributions and other forms of testamentary support. The Associate
Director develops an assigned portfolio of donors, and identifies, rates, and qualifies higher
capacity donors to be developed by other fundraising staff. Duties include: Cultivate and solicit
personal portfolio of assigned prospects focusing on prospects of $50K capacity or higher;
Supervises and provides guidance to staff which includes: establishing performance goals,
preparing and conducting performance reviews; recommending and making salary, hiring and
termination decisions; assigning work to staff and establishing priorities; and providing for the
development and training of staff. The complete job description can be found here. Last day to
apply is May 11th.
ClimateWorks Foundation: Receptionist & Facilities Assistant
San Francisco, CA.
ClimateWorks is a worldwide network of philanthropic and non-governmental organizations
whose mission is to support public policies that prevent dangerous climate change and catalyze
sustainable global prosperity. Our goal is to inspire the adoption of policies that limit annual
global greenhouse gas emissions to 44 billion metric tons by the year 2020 (25% below
projections) and to 35 billion metric tons by the year 2030 (50% below projections) in order to
ensure that global average temperatures do not increase by more than 2° centigrade – a threshold
that most climate scientists describe as a dangerous tipping point. To achieve this objective,
ClimateWorks promotes smart government policies that reduce reliance on carbon-intensive
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energy sources; rapidly deploy clean, efficient energy technologies and low-carbon
infrastructure; and reduce the rate of deforestation in the world’s largest, most threatened tropical
forests. We prioritize this work in the nations, regions, and economic sectors responsible for
most greenhouse gas emissions – thus increasing our chances of success.
ClimateWorks seeks a professional and energetic Receptionist and Facilities Assistant to
provide organizational and administrative support to the ClimateWorks office. The assistant will
manage the office’s front desk, greeting visitors and answering phones, and will also serve as an
assistant to the Office Manager, ordering supplies, managing the kitchen and café areas,
scheduling and coordinating meetings and video conferences, and working with office vendors
and building management. The successful candidate will be a diplomatic and proactive
individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with people from all
walks of life. This assistant will be working in a challenging environment that requires detail-
oriented work and independent judgment, professional client and senior management
interactions, and high level administrative support. This is an excellent position for someone
with previous administrative experience seeking work in the environmental or philanthropic
fields. A complete job description and application details can be found here.
Climate Works Foundation: Global Research Associate

San Francisco, CA.
ClimateWorks is a worldwide network of philanthropic and non-governmental organizations
whose goal is to prevent dangerous climate change. Our objective is to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions by 30 billion metric tons per year by the year 2030, and ensure that global average
temperatures do not increase by more than 2° Celsius – a threshold that most climate scientists
describe as a dangerous tipping point. To achieve this objective, ClimateWorks promotes smart
government policies that reduce reliance on carbon-intensive energy sources; rapidly deploy
clean, efficient energy technologies and low-carbon infrastructure; and reduce the rate of
deforestation in the world’s largest, most threatened tropical forests. We prioritize this work in
the nations, regions, and economic sectors responsible for most greenhouse gas emissions – thus
increasing our chances of success.
ClimateWorks is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Research Associate to
provide research and analytical support to ClimateWorks. (S)he will support the Foundation’s
resource budgeting and grant review process with rigorous quantitative evaluation of carbon
mitigation opportunities. As such, the Associate will be deeply familiar with the Foundation’s
grant evaluation tools and methodology, as well as the quantitative models and analytical
approaches required. In addition, working with the Foundation’s senior leaders, the Associate
will design and manage other complex research assignments, and provide project management
and communications support. The Research Associate will have exceptional quantitative skills, a
proven interest in climate change/ clean technology research, written and oral communication
skills, and a solid understanding of issues related to public policy and political strategy. For a
complete job description and application instructions, click here. Last day to apply is April 30th.
Business for Social Responsibility: Associate, Advisory Services (SF)

San Francisco, CA.
Business for Social Responsibility (BSR), a non-profit business association that works business
and stakeholders to create a more just and sustainable world, is seeking an Associate in our
Advisory Services practice. BSR’s staff of more than 65 at its headquarters in San Francisco and
rapidly expanding offices in New York, China, Hong Kong, and Europe, helps its 250 member
companies integrate sustainability into business strategy and operations through consulting,
research, and convenings. We are seeking individuals who are highly talented, passionate and
thrive in an entrepreneurial culture that values leadership, integrity and respect. For more
information, visit www.bsr.org.
The Associate will be responsible for conducting research and analysis, writing, logistics
planning and other support on BSR products and services for the benefit of BSR members,
funders or other clients. This will include participating in business advisory consulting and
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training work as required. Complete position details can be found here. Last day to apply is April
26th.
Sustainable Sciences Institute: Development Director

San Francisco, CA.
Sustainable Sciences Institute (SSI) is an international 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated
to developing scientific research capacity in areas with pressing public health problems. SSI
provides partner scientists and institutions throughout the developing world with sustainable
solutions to their most pressing health problems. Since 1998, we have provided training, funding,
information, long-term mentoring, and donations of equipment and supplies to scientists and
public health professionals in developing countries.
Sustainable Sciences Institute is currently seeking a Development Director in its San
Francisco office. In this role, you will strategically identify, cultivate, and solicit funding with a
special emphasis on major donors. In addition, you will work to secure funding from foundations
and corporations and organize fundraising appeals and events. This position is responsible for the
smooth functioning of the development department and works closely with the Executive
Director, Board of Directors and other staff. Complete position details can be found here. Last
day to apply is April 1st.
Urban Forestry Associates, Inc: Associated Forester / Consulting Arborist

San Rafael, CA.
UFA (formerly Moritz Arboricultural Consulting) is a small consulting firm that has been
serving clients in the San Francisco Bay area and throughout the State of California since 1989.
UFA operates in a fast paced environment that handles an active client base averaging more than
50 clients at any given time and is projected to grow significantly within the next decade. UFA
consults on urban forestry, arboriculture, and fire management issues and manages clients at all
levels of government (Federal, State, County, City/Town) as well as clients in the private sector
(primarily homeowners, developers, etc.).
The available position is an entry position for the right person with a strong educational
background in at least of one of the following: forest sciences, environmental horticulture,
arboriculture, or urban forestry. Applicants will need to be English speaking and communicate
clearly and effectively with all clients and personnel (personable and friendly), be PC literate - as
the job entails a lot of public/client contact and the production of clear, articulate reports. To
request a complete job description or to apply (submit an up-to-date resume, two writing samples
and three references) email arborforestry@sbcglobal.net.
ICF Energy Efficiency Strategy and Implementation Consultant

San Francisco, CA
ICF International is adding staff to its energy efficiency and climate change team in San
Francisco to support our work with a number of energy efficiency and sustainability projects,
including the San Francisco Energy Watch program, a multi-million dollar energy efficiency
project focused on multifamily and small commercial buildings. You will help to manage and
implement energy efficiency programs, including the San Francisco Energy Watch program, a
program that provides incentives for energy efficiency retrofits in small commercial and
multifamily buildings in the City of San Francisco. Your opportunities will include overall
program management, direct interface with the client, creative outreach to educate and engage
the local community in energy efficiency, coordination of planning and operational program
responsibilities, and collaboration with program staff and subcontractors. This position is an
opportunity to work on the front lines of energy efficiency and make a tangible impact on
climate change. On a daily basis you will perform any or all of the following: speak directly with
clients to determine the future direction of energy efficiency programs, oversee energy efficiency
installations, work with ICF staff and subcontractors to determine appropriate program roles and
responsibilities, supervise customer relations management, work directly with contractors to
evolve their program participation, conduct telephone surveys to gather detailed information,
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attend brainstorming meetings and assist with or lead proposals. Your experience and capability
will determine the breadth of your responsibility. A complete job description is available online.
To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume and salary requirements online at
www.icfi.com ICF International is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability USA: California Regional Manager

Oakland, CA.
ICLEI—Local Governments for Sustainability USA is the largest and oldest association of
localgovernments in the United States that is focused specifically on sustainability, climate
protection, and climate change adaptation. The organization has experienced five years of
sustained membership growth to more than 600 members today, with 165 in California. ICLEI
serves its members through a network of regional offices that customize and deliver a diversified
offering of services to regional membership communities.
Under the direction of the California Director, the Regional Manager will oversee the
effective delivery of ICLEI’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction activities and sustainability
efforts in California. This position will supervise Regional Officers and Associates as part of the
overall responsibility for furthering ICLEI’s presence in the region and the ability to support the
growing membership and their efforts to address climate change and sustainability. Initial salary
placement is based on ICLEI’s compensation plan for managers, with a hiring salary point
between $70,000 and $75,000, commensurate with experience. This is a full-time position that
includes ICLEI’s competitive benefits package. A complete job description can be found here.
Last day to apply is April 3rd.
Future 500: Environmental Foundation Professional

San Francisco, CA (work from home).
We are seeking an experienced environmental fundraising professional, with established contacts
among major foundation donors to environmental activist organizations, and ability to approach
individuals and business leaders. Work with a respected, innovative, hard-working non-profit
that forges coalitions between activists and business leaders to advance climate, water, recycling,
and human rights goals. This is a contract position. Hours and compensation depend on the
quality of your existing contacts in the environmental funding community, and ability to help us
establish mutually productive relationships with them – this is MORE important than fundraising
itself. Please be specific about your contacts in the funding community, and provide references.
Check us out at Future500.org. For complete position details click here. Last day to apply is May
5th.
PECI: Multiple Positions

San Francisco, CA
PECI has the experience to deliver energy savings that work. From Residential and Commercial
Retail, to Large Commercial and Commissioning, we leverage our decades of experience to meet
today’s challenges head on. The results are custom solutions that expand programs and projects
with the long-reaching and long-lasting energy savings our clients require. Because every market
is different, pre-packaged, one-size-fits-all programs don’t cut it. Our specialized teams make
sure our programs do. To the great benefit of our clients, we oftentimes partner up with others in
a collaborative spirit to increase a program’s strength. Fueled by the passion of our team on a
mission and the power of a group working together, we create custom, cost-effective programs
with practical real-world solutions that always deliver. PECI is hiring for multiple positions. For
complete position details see http://peci.org/careers/index.html
Peninsula Open Space Trust: Land Assistant

Palo Alto, CA.
The Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) is one of the nation’s most dynamic and successful
local land trusts. Over our 33-year history we have protected over 63,000 acres of open space
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along the Skyline Ridge, the San Francisco Peninsula, the Santa Cruz Mountain range and along
the San Mateo County coast.
We are seeking a Land Assistant to support our busy Land Department in the critical
areas of research, clerical support and general Land Department administration. This position
reports to the Conservation Project Manager in Land Stewardship to provide assistance in the
following areas: Project tracking and management, Mapping / GIS, and land stewardship. For a
complete job description, click here. Last day to apply is April 5th.
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Join WEN’s Facebook Page!

WEN Member Spotlight: Felicia Madsen, Save The Bay

What is the mission of your organization?

What is one unknown fact about your organization?

Grizzly Peak Walk East Bay, Wed. March 17, 2010

Discussion: Evolution of Eco-Activism East Bay, Thurs. March 18, 2010

Workshop: Advanced Beekeeping Mendocino County, Sat. March 20, 2010

Permaculture Design Course North Bay, Sat. March 20-April 2, 2010

Be Berkeleyan, Be Counted! Picnic East Bay, Sat. March 20, 2010

Ripple Effects East Bay, Sat. March 20, 2010

Program: Sheep to Shawl East Bay, Sun. March 21, 2010

Annual Meatout Celebration San Francisco, Sun. March 21, 2010

Class: Backyard Beekeeping East Bay, Sun. March 21, 2010

Panel: Corporate Responsibility through Shareholder Activism EB, Mon. March 22

Water Conservation Showcase San Francisco, Tues. March 23, 2010

The annual Water Conservation Showcase provides a showcasing of water-conserving

$5 for non SPUR members. Info: 415-781-8726,

Workshop: CA Dept. of Pesticide Regulation on Surface Water Sacramento, Fri March 26

Class: Growing Great Tomatoes Peninsula, Sat March 27, 2010

Is Nuclear Power a "Clean" Energy Source In Response To Climate Change? March 27

Cost: $50 - $75. Info: 510-927-3252 (leave message), iuh@sparkybeegirl.com,

Class: Beginning Beekeeping San Francisco, Sun March 28, 2010

Amazon Watch: Communications Director

Tetra Tech: Environmental Scientist

Sierra Club HQ: Grassroots Media Coordinator

Sierra Club HQ: Program Assistant, Chapter Funding

Sierra Club HQ: Associate Advancement Director, Gift Planning

Climate Works Foundation: Global Research Associate

Business for Social Responsibility: Associate, Advisory Services (SF)

Sustainable Sciences Institute: Development Director

Urban Forestry Associates, Inc: Associated Forester / Consulting Arborist

ICF Energy Efficiency Strategy and Implementation Consultant

ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability USA: California Regional Manager

Future 500: Environmental Foundation Professional

PECI: Multiple Positions

Peninsula Open Space Trust: Land Assistant

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