April 2008 Newsletter San Francisco Bay Area Women's Environmental Network

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ANNOUNCEMENTS..................................................................................................................... 5
Upcoming WEN Event (Green Jobs): Thursday, May 15, 2008 ................................................ 5
WEN Member Spotlight ............................................................................................................. 5
Help Me Rhonda! Help Help Me Rhonda! ................................................................................. 5
Volunteer: Weed Warriors and Wonder Women........................................................................ 5
Architects / Designers / Planners for Social Responsibility: The Big One Connectivity Series 6
Announcement: The June 2008 Transformative Advocacy Delegation to the U.S. Southwest . 6
Workshops: Solar Living Institute .............................................................................................. 6
WEN Email List.......................................................................................................................... 7
EVENTS ......................................................................................................................................... 8
Application Deadline: School Garden Teacher Training: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 .................. 8
Meeting & Slideshow by the Tuolumne River Trust: Tuesday, April 15, 2008......................... 8
Workshop: Herbal Salve & Lotion: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 .................................................... 8
Educator Workshop: Waves, Wetlands, and Watersheds: Tuesday, April 15, 2008.................. 8
Lecture: The New Geopolitics of Energy: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 .......................................... 9
Rainforest Plant Medicine Council Gathering in Costa Rica: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 ....... 9
2008 Oakland EarthEXPO: Wednesday, April 16, 2008............................................................ 9
Course: Green Roof Design 101: Wednesday, April 16, 2008................................................... 9
Green Business Recognition Ceremony, Speaker Event & Tour: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 . 9
Visions of Peace and Justice: Wednesday, April 16, 2008....................................................... 10
Fundraiser: Friends of the Urban Forest: Wednesday, April 16, 2008..................................... 10
East Bay Green Drinks: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 ............................................................... 10
Film & Discussion: "In Sickness and In Wealth": Wednesday, April 16, 2008....................... 10
Complexity and Sustainability Workshops: April 17, 2008 ..................................................... 10
3rd Annual Palo Alto Greenlight Earth Day Film Festival: Thursday, April 17, 2008............ 11
Medicine Disposal Event and Mercury Thermometer Exchange: Wednesday, April 16, 200811
Panel: Where Will Our Trash Go?: Thursday, April 17, 2008 ................................................. 11
Class: "Greening the Plumbing in Your Home and Business": Thursday, April 17, 2008 ...... 11
Book Talk: An Epic Adventure in Local Living: Thursday, April 17, 2008............................ 12
Film & Discussion: Birdsong and Coffee: A Wake-Up Call: Thursday, April 17, 2008 ......... 12
Class: "Urban Bike Safety": Thursday, April 17, 2008 ............................................................ 12
FREE e-waste recycling: Friday, April 18th through Sunday, April 20th, 2008...................... 12
UAS Community Connect: Friday, April 18, 2008 .................................................................. 13
Environmental Justice Symposium 2008: Friday, April 18, 2008............................................ 13
Book Talk: The War on Bugs: Friday, April 18, 2008 ............................................................. 13
Volunteer: SPAWN Native Plant Nursery: Friday, April 18, 2008.......................................... 13
Saving the Sierra Broadcast: Saturday, April 19, 2008 ............................................................ 13
Marine Science Institute Earth Day Celebration: Saturday, April 19, 2008............................. 14
Tour: Former Nike Missile site and Mission Blue Butterflies: Saturday, April 19, 2008........ 14
California Wildflower Show: Saturday, April 19, 2008 - Sunday, April 20, 2008 .................. 14
Mt. Davidson Nature Wildflower Walk with Cantonese Narration: Saturday, April 19, 2008 14
Volunteer: "Earth Day Build-A-thon": Saturday, April 19, 2008 - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 .. 15
Volunteer: Earth Day Shoreline Clean-up: Saturday, April 19, 2008 ...................................... 15
Volunteer: Wildcat Creek Clean-up: Saturday, April 19, 2008................................................ 15
Volunteer: San Pablo Creek Clean-up: Saturday, April 19, 2008 ............................................ 15
Workshop: Sustainable Landscape Design: Saturday, April 19, 2008 ..................................... 15
Volunteer: Trail Maintenance w/ EBRPD Wildlife Partners: Saturday, April 19, 2008.......... 15
Course: Magic Gardening Family Program: Saturday, April 19, 2008 - Saturday, May 31,
2008........................................................................................................................................... 16
Workshop: Complete-Diet Mini-Farming: Saturday, April 19, 2008....................................... 16
Workshop: Double-Digging and Bed Preparation: Saturday, April 19, 2008 .......................... 16
Festival: "Earth Day 2008 in Alameda": Saturday, April 19, 2008.......................................... 16
Book Talk: "The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry": Saturday, April 19, 2008 ...................... 16
Volunteer: Habitat Restoration at San Geronimo Creek: Saturday, April 19, 2008................. 17
Volunteer: Earth Day Celebration at Pier 94: Saturday, April 19, 2008 .................................. 17
Earth Day Open House at EcoHome Improvement: Saturday, April 19, 2008 ........................ 17
Volunteer: Mission Tree Care with Friends of the Urban Forest: Saturday, April 19, 2008.... 17
Volunteer: Oakland Earth Day: Saturday, April 19, 2008........................................................ 17
Medicine Disposal Event and Mercury Thermometer Exchange: Saturday, April 19, 2008 ... 17
Volunteer: Wildcat Creek Clean-up with EarthTeam: Saturday, April 19, 2008..................... 18
Environmental Art on Earth Day: Saturday, April 19, 2008 .................................................... 18
Earth Day Breakfast Work Party: Saturday, April 19, 2008..................................................... 18
Volunteer: Remove Non-native Plants: Saturday, April 19, 2008............................................ 18
Workshop: "Creating Year-Round Edible Gardens": Saturday, April 19, 2008 ...................... 18
Spring Plant Sale: Saturday, April 19, 2008 ............................................................................. 19
Workshop: "Lead-Safe Painting & Remodeling": Saturday, April 19, 2008 ........................... 19
Berkeley Earth Day: Saturday, April 19, 2008 ......................................................................... 19
Workshop: "High-Performing Plants for Low-Water Gardens": Saturday, April 19, 2008 ..... 19
West County Earth Day: Saturday, April 19, 2008 .................................................................. 19
California Native Plant Sale: Saturday, April 19, 2008............................................................ 20
6th Annual Going Native Garden Tour: Sunday, April 20, 2008............................................. 20
Woodside Environment Fest: Sunday, April 20, 2008 ............................................................. 20
McLaren Park Earth Day: Sunday, April 20, 2008................................................................... 20
Meeting: Kamana Practice Group: Sunday, April 20, 2008 ..................................................... 20
Green Apple Festival: Sunday, April 20, 2008......................................................................... 21
Work Party: Bernal Hilltop Native Grassland Restoration Project: Sunday, April 20, 2008... 21
Walk: Muir Woods by Moonlight: Sunday, April 20, 2008 ..................................................... 21
"Dreaming the Earth" Earth Day Event: Sunday, April 20, 2008............................................. 21
Community Labyrinth Peace Walk: Sunday, April 20, 2008 ................................................... 21
Book Talk: Alonzo Addison on the World's Endangered Places: Sunday, April 20, 2008...... 21
Cancer Prevention Cooking Demo/Lecture Series: Monday, April 21st, 2008........................ 22
World View of Warming and How Cities Can Save the Earth: Monday, April 21, 2008........ 22
Lecture: Environmental Impact--Evolution of the Berkeley Landscape: Monday, April 21,
2008........................................................................................................................................... 22
Workshop for Educators: Watching for Wildlife: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 ............................ 22
Panel: Response to the Cosco Busan Oil Spill: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 ................................ 22
Waste Wise Celebration at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday, April 22, 2008........... 22
California Healthy Cities and Communities Conference: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 ........... 23
A Benefit for Women's Earth Alliance: Wednesday, April 23, 2008....................................... 23
Ecocity World Summit 2008: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - Saturday, April 26, 2008 ................ 23
Volunteer: Native Plant Nursery Workday: Wednesday, April 23, 2008................................. 23
Talk: Waking from the California Dream: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 .................................. 23
Earth Day Celebration at Ashkenaz: Wednesday, April 23, 2008............................................ 24
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Class: Green Interior Design--The Nuts and Bolts: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 - Wednesday,
April 30, 2008 ........................................................................................................................... 24
Course: Green Roof Infrastructure Design & Installation: Wednesday, April 23, 2008.......... 24
Reining in the Rain: Watershed-Friendly "Low Impact Development" Site Design &
Permeable Pavements for Stormwater Management: Wednesday, April 23, 2008.................. 25
Talk: Jeff Kenworthy on Rail Systems for Sustainable Cities: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 ... 25
Book Talk: Chris Carlsson on "Nowtopia": Thursday, April 24, 2008 .................................... 25
Concert: Terra Musica: Thursday, April 24, 2008.................................................................... 25
Contra Costa Green Business Program Anniversary Celebration: Thursday, April 24, 2008.. 26
Film & Discussion: "The Real Dirt on Farmer John": Friday, April 25, 2008......................... 26
Volunteer: SPAWN Native Plant Nursery: Friday, April 25, 2008.......................................... 26
Compost Give-away at Berkeley Marina: Friday, April 25, 2008............................................ 26
Course: Leadership in Green Health Care: Friday, April 25, 2008 .......................................... 26
Urban Earth Activist Training: Urban Earth Healing: Friday, April 25, 2008 ......................... 26
Wanted: Environmental Writing, Art and Photography by Youth: Friday, April 25, 2008 ..... 27
Digital Be-In 16: Ecocity: Friday, April 25, 2008 .................................................................... 27
Volunteer: Weed the Wetlands at Santa Venetia Marsh: Saturday, April 26, 2008................. 27
Select Tour of Native Gardens: Oakland and Berkeley: Saturday, April 26, 2008 .................. 27
Bug of the Month Club: Mantis Mania: Saturday, April 26, 2008 ........................................... 27
Class: "Solar Power Basics for Residential Customers": Saturday, April 26, 2008................. 28
Educator Workshop: Getting Started School Garden Design: Saturday, April 26, 2008 ......... 28
Volunteer: Weed Removal at Cerrito Creek: Saturday, April 26, 2008 ................................... 28
Tour: SF Garter Snake & Red-Legged Frog Restoration: Saturday, April 26, 2008................ 28
Vegetarian Cooking Class: Hearty Homestyle Italian: Saturday, April 26, 2008 .................... 28
Workshop: Brew Your Own Biodiesel: Saturday, April 26, 2008 ........................................... 29
Volunteer: Habitat Restoration at San Geronimo Creek: Saturday, April 26, 2008................. 29
Waste Wise Celebration at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Saturday, April 26, 2008 .......... 29
Earth Day with Literacy for Environmental Justice: Saturday, April 26, 2008........................ 29
UC Botanical Garden Spring Plant Sale: Saturday, April 26, 2008 ......................................... 29
Open House & Introduction to Homeopathy: Saturday, April 26, 2008 .................................. 30
Volunteer: Quail Habitat Restoration: Saturday, April 26, 2008.............................................. 30
Workshop: Drip Irrigation: Saturday, April 26, 2008............................................................... 30
Workshop: Best Citrus for the SF Bay Area: Saturday, April 26, 2008................................... 30
Volunteer: "Earth Day Clean-Up": Saturday, April 26, 2008 .................................................. 30
36th Annual Wildflower Show: Saturday, April 26 & Sunday, April 27, 2008....................... 31
Beyond Earth Day: A Future Full of Hope with James Stark: Sunday, April 27, 2008 ........... 31
Berkeley City College Community Open House: Sunday, April 27, 2008 .............................. 31
Workshop: Organic Gardening 101: Sunday, April 27, 2008 .................................................. 31
2008 Bay-Friendly Garden Tour: Sunday, April 27, 2008 ....................................................... 31
Gourmet Bicycle Tour of Native Gardens: Walnut Creek and Lafayette: Sunday, April 27,
2008........................................................................................................................................... 32
Select Tour of Native Gardens: Berkeley: Sunday, April 27, 2008.......................................... 32
Bay Cruise to Benefit Friends of Shorebird Park Nature Center: Sunday, April 27, 2008 ...... 32
Class: "Creating Your Ecological House": Sunday, April 27, 2008......................................... 32
Cancer Prevention Cooking Demo/Lecture Series: Monday, April 28th, 2008 ....................... 32
UAS Green Movie Night and Forum: Monday, April 28, 2008............................................... 33
EECOM Presents “Last Child in the Woods”: Thursday, May 1, 2008 ................................... 33
Green Business Networking Lunch: Thursday, May 1, 2008................................................... 33
Sustainable Enterprise Conference: Friday, May 2, 2008 ........................................................ 34
Graduate Research Symposium: Saturday, May 3rd, 2008 ...................................................... 34
3rd Annual People Paddle for AIDS: Sunday, May 4, 2008 .................................................... 34
Bringing Back the Natives Tour: Sunday, May 4, 2008........................................................... 34
Championing Sustainability: A Creative Forum for Organizational Change Leaders: Saturday,
May 10, 2008 ............................................................................................................................ 34
Bike Day at the Farmer’s Market: Saturday, May 10th, 2008................................................... 35
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Bike to Work Day: Thursday May 15, 2008............................................................................. 35

JOBS ______....................................................................................................................... 36
Beyond Compliance: Regulatory Compliance Specialist/Environmental Attorney................. 36
David and Lucile Packard Foundation: Several Openings ....................................................... 36
Pollinator Partnership: Communications Coordinator/Office Manager ................................... 36
Fenton Communications: Account Director ............................................................................. 36
Fenton Communications: Vice President.................................................................................. 37
Pacific Environment: Foundation Relations Manager.............................................................. 37
East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy: Executive Director ......................................... 37
City of El Cerrito: Environmental Services Internship............................................................. 38
Build It Green: GreenPoint Rated Program Associate ............................................................. 38
The Northern Sierra Partnership: Campaign Manager ............................................................. 38
Mother Jones: Associate Director of Development .................................................................. 39
Rainforest Action Network: Membership/ Fundraising Internship .......................................... 39
Sierra Club: Development & Fundraising Assistant................................................................. 39
Save The Bay: Various Openings ............................................................................................. 39
San Francisco County Transportation Authority: Parking Surveyor........................................ 40
Global Fund for Women: Various Openings ............................................................................ 40
Student Conservation Association: Partnership Representative ............................................... 41
Energy Foundation: China Program Associate......................................................................... 41
Hesperian Foundation: Communications and Publicity Coordinator ....................................... 41
The Bridgespan Group: Receptionist........................................................................................ 42
San Francisco Bicycle Coalition: Various Openings................................................................ 42
Women’s Foundation of California: Executive Administrator................................................. 42
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation: Various Openings........................................................ 42
ICLEI: Human Resources Director........................................................................................... 43
Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary: Office Manager............................................. 43
Peninsula Open Space Trust: Various Openings ...................................................................... 43
Goldman Environmental Foundation: Program Officer ........................................................... 44
Tuolumne River Trust: Development Director......................................................................... 44
Acterra: San Francisquito Watershed Council Project Director ............................................... 44
Communications Leadership Institute: Executive Director...................................................... 45
Trust for Public Land: Institutional Giving Manager ............................................................... 45
Oakland Leaf: Grant Director ................................................................................................... 46
Blue Planet Run Foundation: Administrative Coordinator/Office Manager ............................ 46
Ella Baker Center for Human Rights: Bay Area Organizer for the Green-Collar Jobs
Campaign .................................................................................................................................. 46
Scientific Certification Systems: Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody Field
Auditor ...................................................................................................................................... 47
National Radio Project / Making Contact: Associate Director................................................. 47
Breast Cancer Fund: Communications Coordinator ................................................................. 47
Union of Concerned Scientists: California Program Assistant................................................. 48
Farallones Marine Sanctuary Association: Executive Director ................................................ 48
The Pacific Forest Trust: Accountant ....................................................................................... 48
The Bay Institute of San Francisco: Executive Director .......................................................... 48
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy: Registration & Office Coordinator (Crissy Field
Center)....................................................................................................................................... 49
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC): Ocean’s Policy Analyst................................... 49
Collaborative for High Performance Schools: Green Building Program Manager for Schools49
Collaborative for High Performance Schools: California Green Building School Coordinator
................................................................................................................................................... 49
Greenbelt Alliance: Executive Assistant .................................................................................. 50
San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory: Executive Director ....................................................... 50
Tetra Tech: Various Openings .................................................................................................. 50
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Upcoming WEN Event (Green Jobs): Thursday, May 15, 2008

The WEN speaker series continues with an evening discussion on Green Collar Jobs. This event
will be held at the Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists. More details to follow – stay
tuned!
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WEN Member Spotlight

This month's WEN Member Spotlight highlights Ilana Guass of the San Francisco
Department of Public Health's Green Programs group. To see the current WEN Monthly
Member Spotlight, click here.
Each month, WEN spotlights one member's story in order to explore the wide array of careers
and career paths related to the environment. Please contact us at info@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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Help Me Rhonda! Help Help Me Rhonda!
Rhonda Chaikin, owner of HMR Associates (Help Me Rhonda!)® and WEN member, specializes
in providing business and marketing consulting services to help establish and promote green and
sustainable practices and opportunities. Working with the business community, governmental
agencies, and non-profit organizations, HMR Associates (Help Me Rhonda!)® offers the
following services:
- Assists businesses and organizations wishing to implement or expand green business
practices
- Establishes and implements innovative and creative marketing strategies to promote
green and socially-responsible events, programs, and services
- Serves as an eclectic source for connecting businesses with information and resources in
the green community
For more info, please visit www.hmrassociates.net or contact Rhonda at (925) 284-0705; or
rhonda@hmrassociates.net.
Special offer for WEN members - ½ hour free telephone consultation.
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Volunteer: Weed Warriors and Wonder Women
Have you wanted to participate in habitat restoration, but not been able to find the time on a
Saturday morning? Now is your chance! Acterra is taking advantage of the lovely Spring
weather and later daylight hours to offer Wednesday night Weed Warriors and Wonder Women
(Wowkids 12 and up are also welcome.) From 6:00 - 8:00 PM every Wednesday starting April 2
we will meet at the Gateway Facility on Pearson-Arastradero Preserve to conduct habitat
restoration, get great exercise, and meet new friends! Participants will assist Acterra's
Stewardship Program by spreading mulch, pulling weeds, clipping seed-heads of invasive plants,
eradicating pioneer populations in sensitive areas, and caretaking planted native plants. Tools,
training, gloves and snacks will be provided. Please bring your own refillable water bottles.
Online RSVP's are not required, but if you can drop a line to Arastradero@acterra.org to let us
know you are coming, it will help us ensure to have enough materials for everyone. Spring is a
GORGEOUS time to be on the Preserve, and evenings are particularly lovely because the
weather is cooler and the animals start to come out! Take advantage of this convenient and fun
volunteer opportunity to learn about our local ecology and do something good for the earth...and
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for yourself! Feel free to email with any questions - and be sure to bring your friends and
family!
What: Wednesday evening Weed Warriors & Wonderwomen (& Wowkids over 12.)
When: Wednesday evenings from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, beginning April 2.
Where: Gateway Facility, Pearson-Arastradero Preserve, 1530 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto CA
94304.
Why: Good exercise, great people, educational, fun, and environmentally beneficial!
Who to contact for more info: Email Arastradero@acterra.org, or visit
http://www.arastradero.org
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Architects / Designers / Planners for Social Responsibility: The Big One Connectivity Series
Architects / Designers / Planners for Social Responsibility (ADPSR) works for peace,
environmental protection, ecological building, social justice, and the development of healthy
communities. We believe that design practitioners have a significant role to play in the well-
being of our communities. Do you want to change the world? Join ADPSR and The Big One
Connectivity Series called "The New Me is We":
- May 14 ~ Post Petroleum Transitopia: Jason Henderson ...reclaiming the joy of mobility
- June 4~ Take Back the Commons: Dwayne Jones and Chris Carlsson ...creating social
spaces where ever you go
Time: 6-9:30 beginning with a pot luck, Pacific Energy Center, 851 Howard Street , SF
RSVP: Saba Malik at Sabsmalik12@aol.com
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Announcement: The June 2008 Transformative Advocacy Delegation to the U.S. Southwest
Transformative Advocacy, a program of Women's Earth Alliance, seeks women public interest
attorneys to join our upcoming Transformative Advocacy delegation to the U.S. Southwest!
Women's Earth Alliance is a non-profit organization with the mission of strengthening and
uniting women-led environmental initiatives around the world, and the Transformative
Advocacy program convenes women environmental professionals with grassroots activists for
journeys of conscious dialogue, experiential learning, and appropriate advocacy. The June 2008
Transformative Advocacy delegation to the U.S. Southwest will convene women public interest
attorneys with Native American women working for environmental justice and sustainability in
their communities. From June 7 – 17, our delegation will travel through the Southwest to
dialogue with Native American women environmental leaders, learn about the environmental
injustices facing Native American lands and communities as well as the applicable legal regimes,
and develop an understanding of the Native American environmental justice movement with
respect to the larger U.S. After the journey, our delegates will prepare a report sharing their
findings, locating the issues at stake within a global context and making recommendations for
further action. Delegates will also participate in the launching of the Women's Earth Alliance
Advocacy Network, an emerging network of attorneys and advocates committed to providing
focused technical assistance to grassroots women environmental leaders around the world. The
participants in this journey will affirm their place within the living, growing global network of
women working for environmental and social justice. We invite women attorneys with a
demonstrated commitment to the public interest, especially in the area of environmental justice,
to join our delegation. For more information on how to join this delegation, please contact
Caitlin Sislin, Transformative Advocacy Program Director, at caitlin@womensearthalliance.org.
Please forward this announcement widely! www.womensearthalliance.org
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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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EVENTS
Application Deadline: School Garden Teacher Training: Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Occidental Arts and Ecology Center announces the eleventh year of School Garden Teacher
trainings held at our Center. Three sessions will be held: June 23-27, July 14-18, August 4-8.
These five-day intensive residential trainings at the 80-acre OAEC site offer hands-on skills and
theoretical approaches to create and sustain school garden programs. The course includes
sessions on integrating the garden into curricula and state standards, as well as nutrition,
recycling and vermiculture, composting, art in the garden, team building and fundraising. The
trainings are offered to teams who have a relationship with a specific school or school district. In
addition to lectures and presentations, participants receive 20 hours of hands-on learning in the
garden, as well as written materials, curricula and an extensive resource binder. The training is
followed by 18 months of technical support offered to each participating school by OAEC staff,
including site visits, consultations, and skills workshops in the spring. Application available
online. Location: Occidental Arts and Ecology Center, 15290 Coleman Valley Rd., Occidental.
Time: 5pm.
Info: 707-874-1557 ext. 202, lisa@oaec.org , http://www.oaec.org/school-garden.
Meeting & Slideshow by the Tuolumne River Trust: Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Embedded within San Francisco's program to retrofit our ailing Hetch Hetchy water system is a
plan to divert up to 25 million more gallons of water per day from the Tuolumne River. The
Tuolumne, with its headwaters in Yosemite National Park, is a federally-protected Wild and
Scenic River and a California jewel. With the looming consequences of global warming, an ever-
growing demand for water, and the need to sustain the health of our rivers, delta and ocean
ecosystems, the conflict over water has taken center stage. We invite Pacifica residents to learn
how our community is connected to these problems and how we can be part of the solution.
Come for a Slideshow Presentation. Stay for a Discussion and provided Food and Beverages.
Location: Pacifica City Council Chambers, 2212 Beach Blvd., Pacifica.
Time: 7pm - 9pm.
Info: 415-292-3531,
http://www.tuolumne.org/content/calendar_event.php?eid=20080331143953462.
Workshop: Herbal Salve & Lotion: Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Learn the benefits of homemade body products and the hazards of commonly used store-bought
lotions. We will make our own lotion and salve with natural ingredients and plants harvested
fresh from the garden. Taught by Zsuzsi Fern. Suggested pre-requisite: Fresh Plant Tincture &
Herbal Infused Oils. Register online.
Location: Oakland.
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm.
Cost: $25-$50 sliding scale, plus $8 materials.
Info: http://www.sparkybeegirl.com/iuh.html .
Educator Workshop: Waves, Wetlands, and Watersheds: Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Waves, Wetlands, and Watersheds is a classroom activity guide for teachers that addresses
California's critical coastal and marine issues such as endangered species, marine debris, coastal
geology, water use, and much more. It is aligned to the California State Science Content
Standards for grades 3 through 8, and includes Community Action lessons adaptable for all ages
up to and beyond grade 12. The connection between inland areas and the ocean is emphasized
throughout, so the lessons are relevant for students living in all regions of California. Includes a
free copy of the California Coastal Commission's science activity guide, Waves, Wetlands, and
Watersheds. Register online, by phone or email by 4/10/08. Location: Candlestick Point State
Recreation Area, SF.
Time: 4pm - 6pm.
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Cost: Free.
Info: 415-597-5888, afrankel@coastal.ca.gov ,
http://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/waves/waves1.html.
Lecture: The New Geopolitics of Energy: Tuesday, April 15, 2008
While oil, natural gas, uranium, and coal are being depleted at an ever-accelerating rate, what are
governments doing to ensure access to the resources vital for the functioning of modern
industrial societies? How is the pursuit for these resources shaping the international balance of
power? To offer insight into the energy-driven dynamic that is reconfiguring the international
landscape, Michael Klare joins the Council to discuss his new book Rising Powers, Shrinking
Planet. Klare has written extensively on U.S. defense policy, the arms trade, global resource
politics, and world security affairs. He is also the author of thirteen books, including Blood and
Oil and Resource Wars. Advanced registration is recommended for guaranteed seating.
However, pre-registration is not required and walk-ins on the day of this program are welcome.
Please arrive early for registration.
Location: World Affairs Council of Northern California, 312 Sutter Street, Second Floor, SF.
Time: 6pm - 7pm.
Cost: $15 general, $5 student with valid ID,members free.
Info: 415-293-4600, info@wacsf.org , http://www.itsyourworld.org/wac/ .
Rainforest Plant Medicine Council Gathering in Costa Rica: Wednesday, April 16, 2008
"Plants as Teacher, Indigenous Wisdom & Rainforest Conservation Strategies." Come Celebrate
Earth Day at Guaria de Osa for an adventure of self-discovery, wellness and exploration of
rainforest plant medicine traditions with time-honored Maestros from the Ecuadorian Amazon,
an intrepid Ethnobotanist, together with a Ceremonial Master Counselor, alongside
mindful/considerate global participants as we gather in the heart of the Osa Peninsula also known
as "The Little Amazon by the Sea" endorsed by National Geographic as "the most biological
intense place on Earth!" Space available for 22 participants. Register by phone or email.
Cost: $1900 (not including transportation costs).
Info: 510-235-4313, puravida@guariadeosa.com , http://www.guariadeosa.com/ .
2008 Oakland EarthEXPO: Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Come mingle with others of Oakland's downtown workforce at this annual event, as over 100
dynamic businesses and organizations showcase their contributions to the sustainable urban
environment for Oakland, the region and the planet.
Location: Frank Ogawa Plaza, Downtown, 14th and Broadway, Oakland.
Time: 10am - 2pm.
Info: http://www.oaklandpw.com/Page291.aspx .
Course: Green Roof Design 101: Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Learn about the components and benefits of green roofs, how to design a project for maximum
benefits, how to cost estimate for different types of projects and more. Register online.
Location: Green Building Exchange, 305 Main Street, Redwood City.
Cost: $399.
Info: http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Invitation.aspx?e=7af3acfb-d9fc-44f8-a7c5-
a263b56000d6.
Green Business Recognition Ceremony, Speaker Event & Tour: Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Sustainable Business Alliance Panel: Green Industry Trends - and How Bay Area Businesses are
Making a Difference: Gil Friend - Natural Logic, Inc.; Patrick MacIntyre - Blue Sky BioFuels;
Gary Gerber - Sun Light & Power; James Hurd Nixon - Sustainable Systems, Inc.; Brian Back -
Sustainable Industries. Also included, StopWaste.Org LEED Platinum building tour. Program,
tour, networking & food included. Online pre-registration required.
Location: StopWaste.org, 1537 Webster Street, Oakland.
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm.
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Cost: $30 at door, $25 general, $20 SBA members.

Info: http://www.sustainablebiz.org/ .
Visions of Peace and Justice: Wednesday, April 16, 2008
City College of San Francisco presents Visions of Peace & Justice, a roundtable discussion, slide
show and art exhibit about the role of political posters and graphic artists in historical and
contemporary social justice movements. Speakers include: Lincoln Cushing of Inkworks Press;
Nadia Khastagir & Sabiha Basrai of Design Action; Favianna Rodriguez of Taller Tupac Amaru.
Location: City College of San Francisco-Mission Campus, 1125 Valencia Street, (between 22nd
and 23rd), SF.
Time: 7pm - 9:30pm.
Cost: Free.
Info: 415-920-6045, http://www.kpfa.org/events/index.php?#1707 .
Fundraiser: Friends of the Urban Forest: Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Join FUF supporters Jen, Jon, Amy & Lisa at Elixir Bar to help raise money for a greener San
Francisco. All the tips will go to Friends of the Urban Forest. Learn about the wonderful
contribution FUF makes to keeping SF green and beautiful, order cocktails and tip handsomely.
You may also bring your checkbook to make additional tax-deductible donations. RSVP via
email.
Location: Elixir, 3200 16th Street, at Guerrero, SF.
Time: 9pm.
Info: 415-412-8784, reed@fuf.net .
East Bay Green Drinks: Wednesday, April 16, 2008
This month we're celebrating Berkeley Earth Day. Meet organizer Karen Hester, the exhibitors
and volunteers behind this event. And be there Saturday, April 19th in Berkeley! East Bay Green
Drinks is a monthly gathering of people interested in sustainability, including green business,
architecture, design, building, organics, clean energy and other topics. Parducci Vineyards wines
will be featured.
Location: Bobby G's Pizzeria, 2072 University Ave, Berkeley.
Time: 5:30pm - 8pm.
Info: http://www.sustainablebiz.org/ .
Film & Discussion: "In Sickness and In Wealth": Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Join Berkeley community members, City staff and organizations for a film screening and
discussion of the PBS special "Unnatural Causes." Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson
and Mayor Tom Bates will be guest speakers. The film, "In Sickness and In Wealth," examines
how economic status, race and zip code are powerful predictors of health status and life
expectancy. How do socio-economic status and racism get "under the skin"? Why do some
populations get sicker more often in the first place? How do inequalities in housing, wealth, jobs
and education combine with powerlessness and lack of control over one's life to translate into
bad health? Watch the film, then join a community discussion on how we can partner with others
to address important issues in our City. Light refreshments served. Co-sponsored by South &
West Berkeley Health Forum, City of Berkeley Community Health Commission, UC Berkeley
School of Public Health, South & West Berkeley Community Action Team, and Berkeley City
College. Location: Berkeley City College, 2050 Center Street, Berkeley.
Time: 7pm - 8:30pm.
Cost: Free.
Info: 510-981-5356.
Complexity and Sustainability Workshops: April 17, 2008

Dominican University of California's Center for Sustainability is hosting Australia's Bruce
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McKenzie, global expert in systemic thinking and complexity science. Interactive, thinking labs
about how sustainability in your organization needs a counter-intuitive approach: we can't grip
the steering wheel with so many variables. We need turn ourselves into sensing organizations to
pick up weak signals and work to identify patterns and improvement paths. Different strategies
presented in each "lab."
Time: 8:00-4:30
Location: Dominican University of California Guzman Hall, Room 331
Cost: $225/day + lunch (Some scholarships available).
Register: Jessica.Ramirez@dominican.edu or phone 415 458 3737
For more info: contact Jane Lorand, Dir. Center for Sustainability at 415 888 3778 or
Jane@greenmba.com.
3rd Annual Palo Alto Greenlight Earth Day Film Festival: Thursday, April 17, 2008
The GREENLIGHT Film festival is a regional local agency effort to reach students in
communities ranging from Mountain View to the City of Belmont. The Festival will showcase
the "Best Of" films in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places as well as the Honorable Mentions in all entry
categories. This event will also include an awards ceremony, prizes and recognition for the
young filmmakers. The recognition event will be a community and family oriented "green"
carpet affair.
Location: Cubberley Theatre in Palo Alto
For more information please contact Kim Brown at Kim.Brown@cityofpaloalto.org or (650)
329-2417. You can also go to their website.
Medicine Disposal Event and Mercury Thermometer Exchange: Wednesday, April 16,
2008
This Earth Day, dispose of unwanted medication properly! Never down the drain! The East Bay
Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) is hosting this event. Bring unwanted medicine in original
containers with your name marked out. No controlled substances (e.g. narcotics, vicodin, valium,
codeine, etc.). Bring mercury thermometers in two zipper bags to prevent breaks and spills and
receive a free digital thermometer in exchange. One digital thermometer per household. At
Oakland's Earth Expo -- look for the EBMUD booth! Location: Oakland City Center Plaza, 14th
and Broadway, Oakland.
Time: 10am - 2pm.
Info: 510-287-1651, http://www.ebmud.com/wastewater/residential_pollution_prevention/
Panel: Where Will Our Trash Go?: Thursday, April 17, 2008
Sustainable Fairfax in collaboration with Sustainable San Rafael, Sustainable Novato,
Sustainable Marin and the Green Coalition will host a panel discussion about the state of the
Redwood Landfill. Marin County's Redwood Landfill has accelerated turning the landfill into a
regional dump, with over half the trash coming from outside the county. The county is
considering an expansion, rather than more diversion programs. The location of the facility has
resulted in serious concerns in the areas of air quality, plant and animal habitat, and impacts to
surface and subsurface water. This event is a week before the Marin County Planning
Commission public hearings about the Redwood Landfill expansion on April 28th and May 5th.
Participants are encouraged to attend both of these hearings.
Location: Green Fusion Design Center, 20 Greenfield Ave, San Anselmo.
Time: 7pm - 9pm.
Cost: $5-$10 suggested donation.
Info: 415-269-0621, pam@sustainablefairfax.org , http://www.sustainablefairfax.org/ .
Class: "Greening the Plumbing in Your Home and Business": Thursday, April 17, 2008
Water heating is the second or third largest portion of a residential energy bill, and it represents
roughly 38% of the natural gas used in both residential and commercial applications in
California. You will come away with innovative, practical, and cost-effective applications that
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you can start using immediately to increase customer satisfaction while dramatically reducing
energy and water waste and their associated costs. For builders, plumbers, architects or anyone
interested in improving water efficiencies. Sponsored by PG&E. Space is limited, registration is
required.
Location: PG&E Energy Training Center, 1129 Enterprise Street, Stockton.
Time: 9am - 4:30m.
Cost: Free.
Info: 800-244-9912, http://www.pge.com/energyclasses/ .
Book Talk: An Epic Adventure in Local Living: Thursday, April 17, 2008
Doug Fine reads from "Farewell, My Subaru: An Epic Adventure in Local Living". Like many
Americans, Fine enjoys his creature comforts, but he also knows they keep him addicted to oil. Is
it possible to keep his Netflix and his car, his Wi-Fi and his subwoofers, and still reduce his
carbon footprint? Fine moves to a remote ranch in New Mexico, where he vows to grow his own
food, use sunlight to power his world, and drive on restaurant grease. Never mind that he's never
raised so much as a chicken or a bean. Or that he has no mechanical or electrical skills.
Location: Mrs. Dalloway's Literary & Garden Arts, 2904 College Ave, Berkeley.
Time: 7:30pm.
Info: 510-704-8222, http://www.mrsdalloways.com/ .
Film & Discussion: Birdsong and Coffee: A Wake-Up Call: Thursday, April 17, 2008
Whether or not you drink one or more of the 2.5 billion cups of coffee consumed each day, you
will be astonished to learn about how the coffee in our cups connects to farm families, shade
trees, and birds around the world. Addressing the relationship between birds, trees, and people,
Christopher Bacon's program will start with a documentary film, "Bird Song and Coffee: A
Wake-up Call". In the film, we'll hear from experts and students, from coffee lovers and
birdwatchers, and—most importantly—from coffee farmers themselves. After the short film,
Christopher will share research that clarifies the politics of sustainable coffee. His presentation
also will include a short reading from the book Confronting the Coffee Crisis: Fair Trade,
Sustainable Livelihoods and Ecosystems in Mexico and Central America. By the end of the
evening, you'll gain an enhanced understanding of how our lives and those of coffee farmers are
inextricably linked, both economically and environmentally.
Location: Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda, near Solano, Berkeley.
Time: 7:30om.
Info: 510-843-2222, http://www.goldengateaudubon.org/html/speakerclass/speakerseries.htm
Class: "Urban Bike Safety": Thursday, April 17, 2008
Day One: Street Skills Class. 4-hour classroom course teaches the basics of safe cycling, riding
in traffic, equipment, crash avoidance, rights and responsibilities. Adults 14 and over. No bike
needed. First in a series of classes. RSVP by phone or email.
Location: Dublin Library, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin.
Time: 6pm - 9:30pm.
Cost: Free.
Info: 510-548-7433, dcampbel@lmi.net , http://www.ebbc.org/ .
FREE e-waste recycling: Friday, April 18th through Sunday, April 20th, 2008
What are you doing for Earth Day? Get a head start on your Spring Cleaning and recycle that
old, unwanted electronic equipment at a FREE e-waste recycling event happening at Alameda
County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., in Pleasanton, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday,
April 18th, 19th and 20th, from 12:00pm to 5:00pm on Friday and 9:00AM until 3:00PMon
Saturday and Sunday. The event is open to any California resident, business, school, etc. Drop
off of your e-waste is FREE and items accepted include tv’s, monitors, computers, and more -
with no limit! Visit www.noewaste.com or call toll free, (866) 335-3373 for electronic items
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accepted and detailed event info. Sponsored by Electronic Waste Management, a state-approved
e-waste collector, in junction with the City of Pleasanton.
UAS Community Connect: Friday, April 18, 2008

Sophia Healing Center Meet UAS for our monthly Community Connect - an evening of
socializing and networking. Meet with like-minded locals – new and old - to share respective
visions of a sustainable future, discuss collaborations, and inspire each other to action.
If you are with a local organization or green business that wants to share the work you’re doing
or meet potential volunteers or staff, this is a great casual space to make those connections. We
welcome you to come and say a few words and/or bring print brochures or flyers to share.
Also, learn about what UAS is up to in the community from its core members and discover if
you, too, would like to join this inspired all-volunteer team of solutionaries! Some drinks and
munchies provided - potluck optional, so feel free to bring a drink or dish to share. All ages
welcome. Hot tub & sauna ($15) in the backyard garden available at the end of the night, so
bring a towel be prepared to relax.
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Sophia Healing Center 776 Haight Street San Francisco, CA
For more information or to help set up or clean up, please email Sue at sue@uas.coop or call
415.756.7419 before 4pm the day of the event. See you there!
Environmental Justice Symposium 2008: Friday, April 18, 2008
From Protection to Empowerment: Policy Solutions to Ensure Equal Access to the Green
Economy. The environmental justice movement is at a turning point. Instead of focusing solely
on ways to protect underprivileged communities from environmental harms, today's
environmental justice leaders are finding positive, proactive ways to create opportunities to
empower communities within the growing green economy and a reinvigorated environmental
movement. The UC Berkeley School of Law's Environmental Law Society (ELS) seeks to create
a symposium that addresses the nexus between environmental, economic and social justice. This
symposium will present a host of cutting edge policy solutions designed to empower
communities which have traditionally been victims of environmental injustice. Register online.
Location: Boalt Hall, School of Law, UC Berkeley, Berkeley.
Cost: $20 general, $10 student w/ valid ID, $125 attorneys (non-profit public sector); $400
attorneys (private firm).
Info: erik.roper@gmail.com , http://els.boalt.org/symposium.htm
Book Talk: The War on Bugs: Friday, April 18, 2008
Will Allen reads from "The War on Bugs", which details both the chemical industry's relentless
efforts and the recurring waves of resistance by generations of consumers, farmers, and activists
against toxic food, a struggle that continues today but with deep roots in the long rise of
agriculture.
Location: Mrs. Dalloway's Literary & Garden Arts, 2904 College Ave, Berkeley.
Time: 7:30pm.
Info: 510-704-8222, http://www.mrsdalloways.com/ .
Volunteer: SPAWN Native Plant Nursery: Friday, April 18, 2008
Volunteer at SPAWN's Native Plant Nursery. All plants from Nursery will be used to help
restore local watersheds. Bring Gloves, weather appropriate clothing, water. RSVP via email.
Location: Lagunitas.
Time: 10am - 1pm.
Info: 415-663-8590 x107, jenny@spawnusa.org , http://www.spawnusa.org/
Saving the Sierra Broadcast: Saturday, April 19, 2008

Tune in Saturday, April 19 at 2:00pm for a broadcast of Saving The Sierra: Grassroots Solutions
for Sustaining Rural Communities on KQED Radio, 88.5FM. Two years in the making, this
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beautifully designed, hour-long public radio program, was produced by two-time Peabody award
winner Catherine Stifter and award-winning community media maker jesikah maria ross with
funding from the California Council for Humanities California Stories initiative and in
partnership with The Sierra Fund, the Sierra Nevada Alliance, and the Center for Sierra Nevada
Studies at Sierra College. The Sierra Business Council has joined in collaboration to produce an
online Toolkit for Sustaining Rural Places so listeners can learn more about the issues covered in
the program. You can listen to the program now on our Website. And follow national broadcast
dates and times as we confirm them. Contact jesikah maria ross at 530-758-4219 or
info@savingthesierra.org for more information.
Marine Science Institute Earth Day Celebration: Saturday, April 19, 2008
The Marine Science Institute invites one and all to come celebrate the Earth, San Francisco Bay
and all things marine science. The day is jam packed with activities for the entire family,
including four 2-hour discovery voyages on San Francisco Bay aboard our 90 ft. research vessel
the Robert G. Brownlee, a lunch-time performance by the Banana Slug String Band, shark
feedings, interpretive tables, fish and shark touch tanks, juggling and vaudeville presentation,
ocean crafts, canoe demonstrations, environmental info faire, plankton shows, traditional Pacific
Islander dancing, and much, much more.
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
For more information visit our website at www.sfbaymsi.org, or contact Aaron Tinker at (650)
364-2760 x16 or by email aaron@sfbaymsi.org. Entrance is FREE, but there is a cost for the
boat trips. Pre-registration via website for the Discovery Voyages is strongly recommended.
Tour: Former Nike Missile site and Mission Blue Butterflies: Saturday, April 19, 2008
Join Liam O'Brien, Sue Gardner, and Christina Crooker on a behind-the scenes tour of the rich
cultural history and remarkable ecological transformation of this site. This tour will wind us past
historical remnants, through fields of native wildflowers, and along habitat for the mission blue
butterfly, where we will scan for them in their native habitat. The walk is gentle to moderate.
Dress in warm layers and wear sturdy shoes! We provide snacks, fun and lore. Meeting spot is at
the Milagra Ridge entrance gate off Sharp Park Road. Visit website for directions to work site
and carpool pick-up location. RSVP by phone required.
Location: Milagra Ridge, Pacifica.
Time: 1pm - 2:30pm.
Info: 415-561-3067, http://ggnrabigyear.org/ .
California Wildflower Show: Saturday, April 19, 2008 - Sunday, April 20, 2008
Savor the colors and fragrance of hundreds of freshly collected native flowers. We're celebrating
the show's 50th anniversary and showing off flowers from the entire state. The weekend includes
slide shows and lectures about California's native flora and horticulture and a chance to talk with
experts. Presented in collaboration with the California Native Plant Society, the Jepson
Herbarium of the University of California at Berkeley, and the University of California Botanical
Garden.
Location: Oakland Museum of CA, 1000 Oak St., @ 10th St., Oakland.
Cost: included with museum admission: $8 adult; $5 seniors, students; free admission for youth
under six. Info: 510-238-2200, http://museumca.org/cal-public/calendar.cgi?month=04 .
Mt. Davidson Nature Wildflower Walk with Cantonese Narration: Saturday, April 19,
2008
Mount Davidson's summit is the highest natural point in San Francisco. Since its mountain top is
frequently covered by thick fog, Mount Davidson enjoys plentiful water supply throughout the
year and is therefore densely populated with plants. On this plant walk, we will see many wild
flowers blooming in mid-spring, as well as many medicinal and edible plants. Cantonese
narration, no registration required. Meet at: Myra Way and Dalewood Way. Bus stop #36.
Location: Mt. Davidson, SF.
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Time: 10am - Noon.

Info: 415-407-6441, airdale@theearth.com , http://www.cnps-yerbabuena.org/ .
Volunteer: "Earth Day Build-A-thon": Saturday, April 19, 2008 - Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Come help celebrate the day with friends, co-workers and colleagues and be a part of Habitat for
Humanity East Bay's biggest building event of the year. Help frame 6 green, affordable homes in
4 days! Participants collect pledges and must be 16 or over. No construction experience
necessary. Register online.
Time: 7:30am - 4:30pm.
Info: 510-251-6304 x311, http://www.habitateb.org/volunteer/buildathon.shtml.
Volunteer: Earth Day Shoreline Clean-up: Saturday, April 19, 2008

Learn about the Albany Bulb while helping to clean the shoreline. Learn about the amazing
plants and animals who call this shoreline home and how urban trash such as styrofoam, plastics,
threaten this delicate ecosystem. Wear sturdy shoes, a hat, and sunscreen. Bring your own water
bottle and gloves if you can. Snacks provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Sponsored by the City of Albany and coordinated by the Watershed Project.
Location: Albany Waterfront Trailhead, End of Buchanan Street, Albany.
Time: 9am - noon.
Info: 510-665-3508, staff@thewatershedproject.org , http://www.thewatershedproject.org .
Volunteer: Wildcat Creek Clean-up: Saturday, April 19, 2008

Join with your family, friends and neighbors and help clean our neighborhood creeks and
shoreline. Make our creeks, shoreline and the bay cleaner, safer places for everyone. After
cleaning up, we can all head to the West Contra Costa County Earth Day Festival and celebrate
together from 11:00am - 3:00pm. Meet at 23rd Street and University Ave. (Near Food Max and
across from Post Office).
Location: San Pablo.
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am.
Info: 510-665-3508, doria@thewatershedproject.org , http://www.thewatershedproject.org .
Volunteer: San Pablo Creek Clean-up: Saturday, April 19, 2008

Join with your family, friends and neighbors and help clean our neighborhood creeks and
shoreline. Make our creeks, shoreline and the bay cleaner, safer places for everyone. After
cleaning up, we can all head to the West Contra Costa County Earth Day Festival and celebrate
together from 11:00am - 3:00pm. Meet at the corner of Via Verde and El Portal Dr.
Location: Richmond.
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am.
Info: 510-665-3508, doria@thewatershedproject.org , http://www.thewatershedproject.org .
Workshop: Sustainable Landscape Design: Saturday, April 19, 2008

Learn the basics of sustainable, resource efficient garden design, from coordinating plant colors
and layout to creating theme gardens. Learn about drought tolerant plants and lawn alternatives
while exploring ways you can enhance an existing landscape or plan for a new one. Part of our
Resource Efficient Landscaping Education Program. Pre-registration by phone or email required.
Location: Garden for the Environment, 7th Ave., @ Lawton St., SF.
Time: 10am - Noon.
Cost: Free.
Info: 415-731-5627, info@gardenfortheenvironment.org ,
http://www.gardenfortheenvironment.org/ .
Volunteer: Trail Maintenance w/ EBRPD Wildlife Partners: Saturday, April 19, 2008
Help East Bay Regional Park District celebrate Earth Day and California Trail Days! As
participants of the Ivan Dickson Volunteer Trail Maintenance Program, up to 100 volunteers will
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help perform "trio maintenance" of trails, which refers to a three-step process (slough, berm, and
brush) to restore trails and will assist with wildlife habitat improvement projects. Crew
leadership, tools and lunch will be provided. Volunteers should wear sturdy shoes, long pants,
long sleeved shirt, bring hat, gloves, and water. Ages 10 and up. Pre-registration by phone
required.
Location: Contra Loma Regional Park, Frederickson Lane, Antioch.
Time: 8:30am - 1:30pm.
Cost: Free.
Info: 510-544-2631, jperkins@ebparks.org , http://www.ebparks.org/getinvolved/volunteer/trail .
Course: Magic Gardening Family Program: Saturday, April 19, 2008 - Saturday, May 31,
2008
In this 6-week series of two-hour courses, tailored to the season, parents and children ages 7-11
will participate in hands-on gardening and nature-related craft activities together, learn about
local ecology and habitats, and be able to take home skills that will allow them to create and care
for a sustainable "edible habitat garden" at home. Meets on Saturdays (no class on 5/24/08).
Location: Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross.
Time: 10am - Noon.
Cost: email for details.
Info: education@maagc.org , http://www.magc.org/ .
Workshop: Complete-Diet Mini-Farming: Saturday, April 19, 2008

Does your desire for better nutrition have you wondering if you could live off your land? This
class will show you how to plan a garden or mini-farm that will produce healthy, nutritious food
and be highly productive as well as truly sustainable, in the smallest space possible. Instructor:
John Jeavons. Call to register.
Location: Common Ground, 559 College Ave, Palo Alto.
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm.
Cost: $27.
Info: 650-493-6072, http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org/ .
Workshop: Double-Digging and Bed Preparation: Saturday, April 19, 2008

Double-digging is the first step in a GROW BIOINTENSIVE garden. Learn how easy, fun and
productive this method can be. Loosening the soil 24 inches deep will help to build essential soil
structure. Plants will grow much better and need less water; weeds will come out easily. This
ever-popular class includes a hands-on demonstration at Common Ground's Demonstration
Garden. Instructor: John Jeavons. Call to register.
Time: 2pm - 4pm.
Cost: $27.
Festival: "Earth Day 2008 in Alameda": Saturday, April 19, 2008

Come celebrate with us at Alameda's Earth Day Festival! Enjoy FREE activities for the kids,
Earth Day games and exhibits and learn about building a clean, healthy, sustainable world for
generations to come. AC Transit accessibility, free valet bike parking.
Location: Washington Park, Central Ave. & 8th St., Alameda.
Time: 11am - 4pm.
Cost: Free.
Info: 510-747-7529, http://www.ci.alameda.ca.us/arpd/events.html .
Book Talk: "The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry": Saturday, April 19, 2008
Lead in lipstick? 1,4 dioxane in baby shampoo? What is going on? The beauty industry needs a
safety makeover! Learn the toxic truth about the chemicals used in personal care products and
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discover the secret to choosing safer alternatives, as Stacy Malkan reads from her new book,
"Not Just a Pretty Face: The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry."
Location: Elephant Pharmacy -- San Rafael, 909 Grand Ave., San Rafael.
Time: 1pm - 2pm.
Info: 415-462-6000, http://www.elephantpharm.com/ .
Volunteer: Habitat Restoration at San Geronimo Creek: Saturday, April 19, 2008
Volunteers needed to help restore native habitat in Marin County's San Geronimo Creek. We will
meet at Roy's Pools on the San Geronimo Valley Golf Course. Directions from 101: Take Sir
Francis Drake to Fairfax. Continue on SF Drake ~5 mi West of Fairfax (over the big hill, past the
Golf Course). Just past the golf course, make a left onto Nicasio Valley Drive, then left onto San
Geronimo Valley Drive. Roy's Pools is on the left hand side. What to bring: Warm clothing, long
pants, long sleeves, work gloves, sturdy shoes, a water bottle, or any other appropriate gear for
weather conditions. Call or email for more information. Rain cancels.
Time: 10am - 1pm.
Info: 415-663-8590 x107, kevin@spawnusa.org , http://www.spawnusa.org .
Volunteer: Earth Day Celebration at Pier 94: Saturday, April 19, 2008
Golden Gate Audubon will celebrate Earth Day with a special workday at our Pier 94 wetland
restoration site--and you're invited! GGA's work at Pier 94 began on Earth Day in 2002. Since
then, hundreds of volunteers have helped to remove trash and invasive species, plant natives,
monitor the restoration project's success, and create habitat for birds, wildlife, and plants--
including the endangered California Sea-blite. In addition to our restoration and maintenance of
the site, we'll take a lunch break and go on a bird walk. RSVP by phone or email.
Location: Pier 94, SF.
Time: 11am - 3pm.
Info: 510-919-5873, jrobinson@goldengateaudubon.org , http://www.goldengateaudubon.org/ .
Earth Day Open House at EcoHome Improvement: Saturday, April 19, 2008
Clay plaster presentations, hourly raffle, organic food and drink, 10% off everything in-stock.
Location: Ecohome Improvement, 2619 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley.
Time: Noon - 5pm.
Info: 510-644-3500, http://www.ecohomeimprovement.com/ .
Volunteer: Mission Tree Care with Friends of the Urban Forest: Saturday, April 19, 2008
Learn the tricks of the pros and the science of trees by working on trees planted by FUF either 3
years or 18 months ago. New volunteers, attend a workshop to learn what it's all about. Rain
cancels. Space limited, please Meeting place TDB. RSVP. Location: SF. Time: 9am - 12:30pm.
Info: 415-561-6890 ext.102, http://www.fuf.net/calendar_news/index.html
Volunteer: Oakland Earth Day: Saturday, April 19, 2008

Join with your friends and neighbors to plant, trim, dig, and have fun! T-shirts provided! See
website for locations.
Location: Oakland.
Time: 9am - Noon.
Info: 510-238-7611, http://www.oaklandearthday.com/AssetFactory.aspx?did=2932 .
Medicine Disposal Event and Mercury Thermometer Exchange: Saturday, April 19, 2008
This Earth Day, dispose of unwanted medication properly! Never down the drain! The East Bay
Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) is hosting this event. Bring any type of unwanted medicine
in original containers with your name marked out. Bring mercury thermometers in two zipper
bags to prevent breaks and spills and receive a free digital thermometer in exchange. One digital
thermometer per household. At the City of Alameda Earth Day -- look for the EBMUD booth!
Location: Washington Park, Central Ave. & 8th St., Alameda.
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Time: 11am - 4pm.

Info: 510-287-1651, http://www.ebmud.com/wastewater/residential_pollution_prevention/
Volunteer: Wildcat Creek Clean-up with EarthTeam: Saturday, April 19, 2008
Take the Earth Day Challenge! Join EarthTeam at Wildcat Creek, at 23rd Street and University
Ave. This Earth Day we can make our creeks, shoreline, and bay cleaner, safer places for
everyone! After cleaning up, we can all head to the West Contra Costa County Earth Day
Festival and celebrate our Earth together from 11am-3pm. Register by phone or email.
Location: Wildcat Creek, Richmond.
Time: 9am - 11am.
Info: 510-704-4030, trisha@earthteam.net .
Environmental Art on Earth Day: Saturday, April 19, 2008
Environmental artist Zach Pine will host his fourth annual participatory Earth Day celebration at
Stinson Beach. Using sand, rocks, and other natural objects from the beach, participants create a
vast, temporary, multi-element, site-specific sculpture, with no predetermined plan. In past years,
beachgoers erected rock towers, made spirals from seaweed, planted a forest of "trees" made of
driftwood, and created fairies from sand, shells, and stones. The event site, the south end of
Stinson Beach, offers diverse natural materials and microenvironments: boulders, a wide variety
of stones, tide pools, seaweed, driftwood, feathers, and sea glass. All ages; rain or shine; bring a
picnic.
Location: Stinson Beach, Stinson Beach.
Time: 11am - 3pm.
Cost: Free.
Info: http://www.naturesculpture.com/ .
Earth Day Breakfast Work Party: Saturday, April 19, 2008
Start your Earth Day with a breakfast work party sponsored by SPAWNERS and the El Sobrante
Chamber of Commerce. After an energizing community breakfast join your neighbors in
multiple beautification projects. Help with creek and storm drain cleanup at multiple locations,
plant and mulch at the Children's Reading Garden and learn about the winner of our annual
Watershed Art Contest. Location: El Sobrante Library, 4191 Appian Way, El Sobrante.
Time: 8:30am - 11:30am.
Info: 510-665-3538, juliana@thewatershedproject.org , http://www.spawners.net/ .
Volunteer: Remove Non-native Plants: Saturday, April 19, 2008
In partnership with East Bay Regional Park District. Help Save The Bay remove non-native
vegetation and promote the health of our recently planted native plants like sticky gumplant,
California sagebrush, and marsh coyote bush. Other activities include planting native plants,
shoreline cleanup, and work in our native plant nursery. This area includes some of the last
remaining wetland habitat in the East Bay and is home to the endangered California clapper rail
and burrowing owls.
Location: Martin Luther King, Jr. Regional Shoreline, Oakland.
Time: 9am - Noon.
Cost: Free.
Info: 510-452-9261 x119, bayevents@saveSFbay.org , http://www.savesfbay.org/bayevents .
Workshop: "Creating Year-Round Edible Gardens": Saturday, April 19, 2008
Bay-Friendly Gardening means simplifying garden care, reducing chores and using as few
resources, from water to fertilizer, as possible. Bay-Friendly gardeners work with nature to
reduce waste and prevent pollution of local creeks, waterways and San Francisco Bay. This
hands-on workshop will offer vegetable gardening basics including: soil preparation, when and
what to plant for our local climate, companion planting and pest control, plus creative ways to
use your bountiful harvest. Seeds, catalogs, regional food source information, and other handouts
will be provided. The Bay-Friendly Gardening workshops are offered by the StopWaste.Org and
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its Bay-Friendly Gardening partners: The Watershed Project, EBMUD, the Alameda Countywide
Clean Water Program, and the Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District.
Register online.
Location: Ploughshares Nursery, 2701 Main St., at the old naval base, Alameda.
Time: 10am - 1pm.
Cost: free.
Info: 510-444-7645, http://www.bayfriendly.org .
Spring Plant Sale: Saturday, April 19, 2008
EBMUD staff will offer plant selection tips throughout the day. Many plants propagated from
the EBMUD Water Conservation Garden will be feature for sale.
Location: Gardens at Heather Farm, 1540 Marchbanks Drive, (off Ygnacio Valley Road),
Walnut Creek. Time: 9am - Noon.
Cost: Free.
Info: 925-547-1539, http://www.gardenshf.org/ .
Workshop: "Lead-Safe Painting & Remodeling": Saturday, April 19, 2008
Learn to detect and remedy lead hazards in the home to prevent lead poisoning. Taught by expert
staff from the Alameda County Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (ACLPPP), course offers
simple solutions property owners can use to safely repair and renovate their homes. Register by
phone or download registration form from website.
Location: Berkeley Public Library, South Branch, 1901 Russell St., @MLK, Berkeley.
Time: 10am - 12pm.
Cost: Free.
Info: 510-567-8280, http://www.aclppp.org/homeown.htm.
Berkeley Earth Day: Saturday, April 19, 2008
Cultural Performers include: Shawl-Anderson Dance Center's 50th Anniversary Featuring The
Shawl-Anderson Youth Ensemble; Marcia Flores Cantillana; Antoine Hunter/Urban Jazz Dance
Company; Aileen Kim; Dana Lawton; Corrine Nagata (Dance) & Howard Wiley (Saxophone);
Phoenix and Afterbuffalo; Orquesta d'Soul. Activities include: Demonstrations of biodiesel and
electric cars, solar power; Berkeley Farmer's Market; Climbing Wall; Vegetarian food, craft and
community booths. Volunteers Needed: Call (510) 654-6346 x 2. Please don't drive. Take
Berkeley BART, walk one block west. Valet Bike Parking by Bicycle Friendly Berkeley
Coalition. Sponsored by the City of Berkeley. Location: Civic Center Park, Martin Luther King,
Jr. Way, Center Street, Berkeley.
Time: Noon - 5pm.
Cost: Free. Info: http://tinyurl.com/2v8rtm .
Workshop: "High-Performing Plants for Low-Water Gardens": Saturday, April 19, 2008
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 California natives locally. Register online.
Location: Camp Arroyo, 5535 Arroyo Rd., Livermore.
Time: 10am - 1pm.
Cost: Free.
Info: 510-444-7645, http://www.bayfriendly.org .
West County Earth Day: Saturday, April 19, 2008
Enjoy workshops, food, music, games and more! Preregister online to attend the West County
Earth Day Festival and you will be automatically entered in a prize drawing. We will email you a
reminder to attend the festival.
Location: Integrated Resources Facility, 101 Pittsburg Ave, Richmond.
Time: 11am - 3pm.
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Info: http://www.recyclemore.com/earthday/_ed_home.asp .
California Native Plant Sale: Saturday, April 19, 2008
California shrubs, trees, perennials. Find many plants that are not available in a nursery.
Horticultural advice gladly given! Come and explore the Garden. Buy some plants to take home.
Please bring boxes to carry home your treasures and an umbrella if it rains. Refreshments
available. Proceeds directly benefit the Garden. The Botanic Garden is located near the Brazil
Building at Tilden Regional Park in Berkeley. Location: Botanic Garden, Tilden Park, Wildcat
Canyon Rd., (@South Park Dr.), Berkeley.
Time: 10am - 3pm.
Cost: Free.
Info: 510-841-8732, http://www.nativeplants.org/
6th Annual Going Native Garden Tour: Sunday, April 20, 2008
Visit home gardens that are water-wise, low maintenance, low on chemical use, bird and
butterfly friendly, and attractive. A variety of home gardens landscaped with California native
plants will be open to the public. The tour will have 45 gardens located all over Santa Clara and
San Mateo counties.
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Detailed addresses and directions are provided to registered participants. Free admission;
registration required at www.GoingNativeGardenTour.org before Saturday, April 19, 2008,
12:00 p.m. or when the tour reaches capacity, whichever comes first. Space is limited; register
early to ensure a place.
Woodside Environment Fest: Sunday, April 20, 2008

The event will include information on high efficiency heating systems, alternative fuel vehicles,
and sustainable local organic food. A focus of the festival will be on global warming. Booths, an
art contest for children focused on solutions to global warming, a video room showing short,
relevant pieces, and a performer of songs for children with an environmental message will be
part of the event.
Location: Woodside Elementary School, 3195 Woodside Road, Woodside
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
McLaren Park Earth Day: Sunday, April 20, 2008

Celebrate nature where you live. Join us for: live music; food; performances; DIY bicycle repair;
Eco-Stewardship Fair; native plant sale; bring back habitat: creek clean-up and planting; meet
and hold live animals: frogs, turtles, lizards & snakes; enjoy hikes, walks & talks: birding,
butterflies, wildflowers, geology & more, led by trained, enthusiastic naturalists; hands-on
science and art projects. Dogs welcome. Valet bike parking available. SF Muni lines 29, 44, 52
and 54.
Location: McLaren Park, John Shelley Drive, Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, SF.
Time: 11am - 5pm.
Cost: Free.
Info: http://natureinthecity.org/earthday_2008.php
Meeting: Kamana Practice Group: Sunday, April 20, 2008
The Kamana naturalist practice group meets to support each other in the core practices of the
Kamana naturalist training program: sit-spotting, journaling, and mapping. If you're working
through one of the Kamana books, if you're interested in Wilderness Awareness School's
naturalist practices, or if you just want to expand your understanding of the natural world, come
help yourself and the group work on animal tracking, bird language, and other naturalist skills.
Join the Eastbaytrackers email list, check the website, or contact Jennifer for more information.
Meets every 1st Saturday and 3rd Sunday. Bring a potluck dish to share.
Location: Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave, near Dwight Way, Berkeley.
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Time: 7pm.
Cost: Free.
Info: 510-835-2971, jredmane@gmail.com , http://groups.yahoo.com/group/eastbaytrackers/ .
Green Apple Festival: Sunday, April 20, 2008

A weekend of music and environmental awareness.
Location: Golden Gate Park, Speedway Meadow, near Fulton and 25th Ave., SF.
Time: Noon.
Cost: Free.
Info: http://www.greenapplefestival.com/ .
Work Party: Bernal Hilltop Native Grassland Restoration Project: Sunday, April 20, 2008
Join volunteers working to control invasive weeds, pick up trash, maintain restoration areas, and
enjoy the spring wildflower bloom at this award-winning urban natural area restoration project.
Meet at the foot of the road leading to the phone company microwave tower near the southwest
road closure of Bernal Heights Boulevard. Bring your own clippers/tools if possible.
Location: Bernal Hilltop Native Grassland, Bernal Heights Boulevard southwest terminus, SF.
Time: 11am.
Info: 415-831-6328, bpandrp@peoplepc.com .
Walk: Muir Woods by Moonlight: Sunday, April 20, 2008
Explore the magic of Muir Woods under a full moon and learn about the secret nightlife of an
old-growth redwood forest. This is an easy 1.5-mile walk on a paved trail. Dress for the weather
and bring a flashlight. Children under 8 years not advised.
Location: Muir Woods National Monument.
Time: 7pm - 9pm.
Cost: Free.
Info: 415-388-2596, http://www.parksconservancy.org .
"Dreaming the Earth" Earth Day Event: Sunday, April 20, 2008
This event brings together dreamwork, spiritual practice, and environmentalism. "The Earth is
Humming," a short dramatization based on actual dreams about the earth, will be performed. Co-
sponsored by The Arts & Consciousness and Dream Studies Programs at JFK. To be held at JFK
Art Annex, San Pablo Ave at Ashby.
Location: JFK University, Berkeley.
Time: 2pm - 4pm.
Cost: $10-$20 sliding scale.
Info: 510-845-1767, http://www.dream-institute.org/ .
Community Labyrinth Peace Walk: Sunday, April 20, 2008
Everyone welcome. Rain cancels.
Location: Willard Middle School, Telegraph Ave., between Derby St. and Stuart St., Berkeley.
Time: 3pm.
Cost: Free.
Info: 510-526-7377, info@eastbaylabyrinthproject.org , http://www.bpfp.org/users/eblp/ .
Book Talk: Alonzo Addison on the World's Endangered Places: Sunday, April 20, 2008
UNESCO's Alonzo Addison discusses his new book, The Disappearing World: 101 of the Earth's
Most Extraordinary and Endangered Places, replete with hundreds of rare and stunning
photographs of the most amazing but vulnerable sites on the planet.
Location: Cody's Books, Downtown Berkeley, 2201 Shattuck Ave (at Allston Way), Berkeley.
Time: 4pm.
Cost: Free.
Info: 510-559-9500, http://www.codysbooks.com
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Cancer Prevention Cooking Demo/Lecture Series: Monday, April 21st, 2008

The San Francisco Vegetarian Society and the Cancer Project are sponsoring a Cancer
Prevention Cooking Demo/Lecture Series with Kristin Doyle, Registered Nurse, Nutritional
Consultant & Certified Natural Chef specializing in therapeutic cooking. All participants receive
recipes & food samples, learn what foods are best for preventing cancer & how to take advantage
of the healing power of food for recovering from cancer.
Location: Institute on Aging, 3600 Geary Blvd. (Near Arguello).
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Info: Pre-registration required; call 415-273-5481.
Visit www.sfvs.org & www.cancerproject.org. Donations welcome.
World View of Warming and How Cities Can Save the Earth: Monday, April 21, 2008
Ecocity World Summit - Pre-Conference Event. Held in conjunction with the Ecocity World
Summit, and open to the public, Gary Braasch, photographer and author, Earth Under Fire, How
Global Warming is Changing the World (University of California Press, 2007), will present his
past and present photographic record of climate change around the world with emphasis on
cities, their contributions to the problems of the world's environment, and whole systems
initiatives for change. Tickets are on sale now.
Location: Herbst Theatre, War Memorial Performing Arts Center, 401 Van Ness Ave, @
McAllister, SF. Time: 7pm - 9pm.
Cost: $15 general, $12 student/senior.
Info: http://www.ecocityworldsummit.org/index.htm .
Lecture: Environmental Impact--Evolution of the Berkeley Landscape: Monday, April 21,
2008
Series of five programs with Berkeley historian Chuck Wollenberg, featuring local experts.
Guest this week: Dave Weinstein, writer for Berkeley Rocks: Building with Nature. Meet in the
Central Library Meeting Room.
Location: Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge, @ Shattuck, Berkeley.
Time: 7pm - 8:30pm.
Cost: Free.
Info: http://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/ .
Workshop for Educators: Watching for Wildlife: Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Discover and appreciate the wildlife habitat all around us as you learn to identify tracks and signs
of wildlife in your watershed. We'll teach you how to cast plaster tracks, create bird silhouettes,
and explore signs of wildlife. You will receive a course reader with background information and
additional activities correlated to state standards.
Location: Greenbrook Elementary, Danville.
Time: 4pm - 6:30pm.
Cost: $29.
Info: 510-665-3430, anu@thewatershedproject.org , http://www.thewatershedproject.org/default/
Panel: Response to the Cosco Busan Oil Spill: Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Leaders of the response to last November's Cosco Busan oil spill in San Francisco Bay will
discuss how Bay Area species and habitats were affected by the oil spill and how organizations
and volunteers responded to the crisis. Participants will also identify lessons that we can learn
from the oil spill and its impacts. Join us at 7pm for a half-hour of socializing and refreshments.
Location: San Francisco County Fair Building, 9th Ave. & Lincoln Way, Golden Gate Park, SF.
Time: 7:30pm.
Cost: Free.
Info: 510-843-2222, http://www.goldengateaudubon.org/html/speakerclass/speakerseries.htm.
Waste Wise Celebration at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday, April 22, 2008
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Celebrate the launch of a new initiative to reduce waste generated at the market. Enjoy: new
waste wise stations; reusable bag giveaway (for Bay Area residents only); waste wise
educational display,The Reclaim Game, information tables, and The Maker Faire. Bring your
own reusable bag and show it off in the Bag Parade -- participants should meet at the North
Corner of the arcade at 12:15pm.
Location: Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, Ferry Building, Embarcadero, SF.
Time: 10am - 2pm.
Info: 415-291-3276, http://www.cuesa.org/events/calendar/.
California Healthy Cities and Communities Conference: Wednesday, April 23, 2008
A Healthy City/Community promotes a positive physical, social and economic environment that
supports the well-being of its members. The Program brokers programmatic and financial
resources by working closely with local, regional and statewide organizations to support Healthy
Cities and Communities efforts throughout the state. Healthy Cities and Communities have
leveraged over $40 million and obtained valuable community building resources for local
Healthy City/Community efforts. Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Nile Hall, Preservation Park, 688 13th Street Oakland, CA
Info: More Healthy Cities and Communities Information.
A Benefit for Women's Earth Alliance: Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Weaving the Worlds with Joanna Macy and Gemma Bulos: A Speaker Series Event to Benefit
the Women's Earth Alliance’s June 2008 Women and Water Conference in Nairobi, Kenya to be
hosted by Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Dr. Wangari Maathai and the Greenbelt Movement.
Evening will include an opportunity to give!
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Numi Tea Garden, 2230 Livingston Street Oakland, CA
Seating is limited. Advance ticket purchase recommended at
https://www.earthisland.org/WEA/donate.html.
For more information call 415.662.6939 or email events@womensearthalliance.org
Ecocity World Summit 2008: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - Saturday, April 26, 2008
Ecocity World Summit puts the largest things humans create - cities, towns and villages -
squarely within the context of the triple crisis of peak oil, species extinction and climate change,
and focuses on how we can redesign the built environment so that it works for everybody, not
just the few, and is contributing to biodiversity on the planet, not destroying it. Program details
and tickets available online.
Location: SF.
Info: kirstin@ecocityworldsummit.org , http://www.ecocityworldsummit.org/index.htm .
Volunteer: Native Plant Nursery Workday: Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Learn about habitat restoration as you help propagate native plants like sea lavender and meadow
barley in our on-site nursery. This unique wetland habitat was saved from development in the
1950s by concerned citizens and is now home to many native species, including shorebirds and
anadromous fish such as steelhead trout. Part of Save The Bay's ongoing wetland restoration
projects with the City of Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve.
Location: Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve, End of Embarcadero Rd., Palo Alto.
Time: 1pm - 3pm.
Info: 510-452-9261 ext. 119, bayevents@saveSFbay.org, http://www.savesfbay.org/bayevents .
Talk: Waking from the California Dream: Wednesday, April 23, 2008
California has been defined as a progressive state both environmentally and socially, but how
much of this characterization is true? What can we learn from California's history to move
ourselves and our communities in a positive direction? Learn about some existing examples for a
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better future. Speakers: Gray Brechin, geographer, environmental historian, author; Jan Spencer,
permaculturist, author, activist. Register online.
Location: Cocina Poblana, Jack London Square, 499 Embarcadero West, Oakland.
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm.
Cost: Free ($20 suggested donation).
Info: http://www.econowusa.org/ .
Earth Day Celebration at Ashkenaz: Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Ashkenaz celebrates Earth Day with conscious music from the Adrian Xavier Band and Joe B,
preceded by ecologically-themed short films. Seattle's Adrian Xavier has been performing for
almost two decades, starting the band Pure Water in 1997, and under his own name since 2000,
singing and playing reggae-rooted world music that adds in rock, hip-hop, jazz and soul. His
2004 debut CD, "R-Nature," features such original songs as "Mother Nature" and "Redemption
Road." On lead vocals and guitar, Xavier is backed by a globe-trotting band featuring
keyboardist Mark Cardenas, violinist Geoffrey Castle, Jamaican-born Lennox Holeness on bass,
drummer David Carpenter and lead guitarist Brian Ray. www.adrianxavier.com Joe B, the leader
of The Flux, will also be making special guest appearance debuting his new acoustic project!
Presented by the Berkeley City College Green Club and Ashkenaz, the Earth Week Film Festival
offers free showings of three movies, totaling approximately 80 minutes: "Sidewalk Stories" by
Hannah Chauvet Commissioned by the Ecology Center to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their
Curbside Recycling Program, a brief history of the recycling movement in Berkeley. Shows
interviews with some champion recyclers - winners in the Cash for Trash contests. Shows how
the materials are sorted and follows the baled recycled materials to the Oakland port. Chauvet
will appear in person to discuss her inspiration for making the film. "The Recyclergy" by Jeremy
Kaller www.recyclergy.com San Francisco Bay Area recycling pioneers share their insightfully
hilarious thoughts and stories on garbage collection, treasure hunting, Jack Benny, and the
products we buy. Featuring music by Rube Waddell, The Recyclergy is an entertaining
examination of a fading subculture. "The Story of Stuff" narrated by Annie Leonard
www.storyofstuff.com An animation of the consumerist society, "'The Story of Stuff' is a 20-
minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption
patternsÉexposes the connections between a huge number of environmental and social issues,
and calls us together to create a more sustainable and just world." Doors at 7pm; music at
9:30pm; Free films from 7:30pm-9pm.
Location: Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave., @ Gilman, Berkeley.
Time: 7pm.
Cost: Free before 9pm, $8 general, $5 students with valid ID.
Info: 510-525-5054, http://www.ashkenaz.com/ .
Class: Green Interior Design--The Nuts and Bolts: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 -
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Learn about the environmental concerns with common interior materials, the right questions to
ask when buying finishes or furniture, and energy efficient upgrades that anyone can install.
Leave this class understanding the basics of green building and materials selection, and how to
apply them to your interiors. The instructor, Kirsten Flynn, owns the design firm Sustainable
Home and specializes in environmentally responsible interiors. Class meets two Wednesdays:
4/23+4/30. Meet in room 306. Register online or by phone.
Location: Palo Alto High School, Palo Alto.
Time: 7pm - 9pm.
Cost: $39.
Info: 650-329-3752, http://www.paadultschool.org/html/home___garden.html .
Course: Green Roof Infrastructure Design & Installation: Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Learn the roles and responsibilities of a green roof team, and various issues and complexities
involved in managing a green roof project and how to plan for success every time. Prerequisite:
Green Roof Design 101 or basic green roof knowledge. Register online.
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Location: Green Building Exchange, 305 Main Street, Redwood City.

Cost: $399.
Info: http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Invitation.aspx?e=7af3acfb-d9fc-44f8-a7c5-
a263b56000d6
Reining in the Rain: Watershed-Friendly "Low Impact Development" Site Design &
Permeable Pavements for Stormwater Management: Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Learn about practical application, design, implementation, and maintenance of Low Impact
Development (LID) techniques, and their economic and ecological benefits, from industry
experts and local practitioners with first-hand experience. Permeable pavement sessions will
provide technical design information on how to use permeable asphalt, concrete, and pavers, in
driveways, parking lots, patios, and sidewalks. Register online or by phone by 4/13/08.
Location: SF Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board, 1515 Clay Street, Suite 1400,
Oakland.
Time: 9am - 4pm.
Cost: $30/$40 w/ lunch.
Info: 843-471-2357/2358, lsniderman@coastal.ca.gov ,
http://www.firstclassconferences.com/events.php
Talk: Jeff Kenworthy on Rail Systems for Sustainable Cities: Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Transportation planning expert Jeff Kenworthy examines the role of rail systems in cities
worldwide, comparing urban form, operational features, infrastructure, performance, economic
features and environmental factors. He finds that strongly rail-oriented public transportation
systems provide a wide range of positive impacts to cities and compete successfully with cars.
Reception 5pm; talk begins 5:30pm.
Location: Commonwealth Club of California, 595 Market St., 2nd Floor, SF.
Time: 5pm.
Cost: $15/$8 members.
Info: 415-597-6700, http://www.commonwealthclub.org .
Book Talk: Chris Carlsson on "Nowtopia": Thursday, April 24, 2008
Chris Carlsson talks about his new book, "Nowtopia: How Pirate Programmers, Outlaw
Bicyclists, and Vacant-Lot Gardeners Are Inventing the Future Today." In ways as diverse as
urban permaculture, biofuels, free software, even the Burning Man festival, people are taking
back their time and technological know-how from the market and are making life better right
now. Carlsson explores how this scarcely visible social transformation is setting the foundation --
technically and socially -- for a genuine movement of liberation from politics and economics as
usual.
Location: Modern Times Bookstore, 888 Valencia St., at 20th St., SF.
Time: 7pm.
Info: 415-282-9246, http://www.mtbs.com/ .
Concert: Terra Musica: Thursday, April 24, 2008
EcoCity World Summit 2008 And Green Music Network Presents a world of exotic instruments
expressing sound and vibrational relationships from the heart of nature. Featuring: Mark
Deutsch, inventor of the Bazantar, 38 string Bass Viol. - visionary artist using nature's
vibrational DNA as his sonic palette; Alan Tower, organic world acoustic - musical activist and
composer on newly invented & ancient instruments - Huaca, Hang, Didjeridu; Steven Baker,
instrument inventor - artist of sound and sculpture collaborating on theatre, dance and film
projects internationally; Quang-Tuan Luong, photographer - Luong's photographs celebrate the
splendor and variety of the natural and human heritage of planet earth; Irina Rivkin, singer
songwriter - gutsy poetic world-folk originals journey into the personal and political, with
occasional travels into the languages of Russian & Spanish. Purchase tickets online.
Location: Nob Hill Masonic Center, 1111 California Street, (across from Grace Cathedral), SF.
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Time: 7:30pm - 9:15pm.

Cost: $15 in advance, $18 at door.
Info: 415-305-2489, http://www.greenmusicnetwork.org/ecocity/index.html .
Contra Costa Green Business Program Anniversary Celebration: Thursday, April 24, 2008
Networking & Refreshments, followed by speakers.
Location: Lindsay Wildlife Museum, 1931 First Ave, Walnut Creek.
Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm.
Info: 925-646-2286, rbwaite@hsd.cccounty.us ,
http://www.greenchamberofcommerce.net/calendar.htm .
Film & Discussion: "The Real Dirt on Farmer John": Friday, April 25, 2008
In this independent feature length film, a green maverick midwestern farmer stands up for
organic farming and the power of community against a failing economy and a reactionary
neighbor. Farmer Peterson plays himself, combining family farming with the grace of art and
free expression. A funny, true story, directed by Taggart Siegel. Discussion about growing food
in our neighborhoods/yards follows the film. Location: Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian
Universalists, 1924 Cedar St., @ Bonita, Berkeley.
Time: 7pm.
Cost: Free.
Info: 510-540-1975, http://www.bfuu.org/ .
Volunteer: SPAWN Native Plant Nursery: Friday, April 25, 2008
Volunteer at SPAWN's Native Plant Nursery. All plants from Nursery will be used to help
restore local watersheds. Bring Gloves, weather appropriate clothing, water. RSVP via email.
Location: Lagunitas.
Time: 10am - 1pm.
Info: 415-663-8590 x107, jenny@spawnusa.org , http://www.spawnusa.org/ .
Compost Give-away at Berkeley Marina: Friday, April 25, 2008
Free compost giveaway at the Berkeley Marina, last Friday of each month, weather permitting,
beginning in February and continuing through October. 8:45am-2:45pm, with first priority given
to Berkeley Unified School District and Berkeley Community Gardens. Tractor operator on site
until 11:45am, self-serve after 11:45am.
Location: Berkeley Marina Maintenance Yard, 201 University Ave, Next to Adventure
Playground, Berkeley.
Time: 8:45am - 2:45pm.
Cost: Free.
Info: 510-981-6660.
Course: Leadership in Green Health Care: Friday, April 25, 2008
In this 8-week, flexible online format, health care professionals learn the newly emerging
discipline of "Sustainable Medicine". Course reviews the most up-to-date theory and research
behind sustainable medicine and introduces participants to the best practices for initiating green
health care — from greening their offices, to offering affordable and renewable medical
treatments, and promoting community and environmental health. Register for Leadership in
Green Health Care by 3/15/08 to receive a $50 discount. Register online.
Cost: $495/$445 members.
Info: nina@teleosis.org , http://www.teleosis.org/ghcp.php .
Urban Earth Activist Training: Urban Earth Healing: Friday, April 25, 2008
An Earth Activist Training (EAT) workshop -- radical sustainability and regenerative activism.
This session: bioremediation, wastes, toxics. Weekend module, non-residential. Instructors:
Starhawk, Kevin Bayuk.
Location: SF.
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Cost: $150-$250 sliding scale, some work trade available.

Info: 530-994-3370, http://www.earthactivisttraining.org/ .
Wanted: Environmental Writing, Art and Photography by Youth: Friday, April 25, 2008
Students: Become a member of "The Green News" Team! Deadline to submit writing, art, and
photography to The Green News is the 25th of each month. We're looking for environmentally-
focused photography, poetry, book reviews, articles, opinion pieces, cartoons, and more.
Info: 510-219-1571, LanaH@earthteam.net , http://earthteam.net/green_news/index.php .
Digital Be-In 16: Ecocity: Friday, April 25, 2008
The Digital Be-In is returning for the third year in a row during Earth Day week in San
Francisco, serving as a launching platform for evolutionary ideas, art, and initiatives -- at the
nexus of humanistic technology and the sustainability movement. The cyberculture event is
being developed this year in conjunction with the 7th Ecocity World Summit taking place in SF
4/22-26/08 with attendees from around the globe. The Digital Be-In is a nine hour journey of
presentations, exhibits, performances, live music, top DJs, visuals, art installations, and the Third
Force! This year the Digital Be-In is pleased to be working with SF's newest and greenest night
club and community center, Temple. Presented by Cyberset in conjunction with Green Century
Institute, Ecocity Builders, and SF Environment. Details and ticket info online. Note new date.
Location: Temple, 540 Howard Street, SF.
Time: 7pm - 4am.
Cost: $25 at door, $20 in advance.
Info: http://www.be-in.com/ .
Volunteer: Weed the Wetlands at Santa Venetia Marsh: Saturday, April 26, 2008
Two endangered species, the California clapper rail and salt marsh harvest mouse, depend on
Santa Venetia Marsh for survival. Help plant native plants like coyote bush, gumplant and sticky
monkey flower and weed out invasive plants such as harding grass and fennel at this site. Join us
at this beautiful site on Gallinas Creek, and learn about the history of wetland protection near the
Marin Civic Center.
Location: Santa Venetia Marsh, San Rafael.
Time: 9am - Noon.
Info: 510-452-9261 x119, bayevents@savesfbay.org , http://www.savesfbay.org .
Select Tour of Native Gardens: Oakland and Berkeley: Saturday, April 26, 2008
The Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tours now include select tours of smaller size to allow
closer exploration of some of the Bay Area's most successful native gardens. This tour visits a
pair of gardens in Oakland and Berkeley designed by Pete Veilluex. Space is limited; register
online to reserve a spot and receive details about the event.
Time: 9:30am - 3pm.
Cost: $30.
Info: http://www.bringingbackthenatives.net/selecttour.html .
Bug of the Month Club: Mantis Mania: Saturday, April 26, 2008
Sarah's Science presents Mantis Mania Extravaganza for children ages 4-12. Learn the life cycle
and natural history of this most fascinating insect and raise your own pet praying mantis. From
breeding drosophila (baby mantis food) to watching mantids emerge from their egg cases -
experience nature's wonders up close. You will take home: two vials of drosophila; growing
medium; fruit fly booklets; two praying mantis egg cases (50-500 baby mantids will emerge);
two hatchery containers; praying mantis booklet. Register online.
Location: Lake Merritt United Methodist Church Office, 1255 First Avenue, Oakland.
Time: 10am – Noon and 1pm – 3pm
Cost: $65 (includes all materials and a snack).
Info: 510-581-3739, sarah@sarahscience.com , http://www.sarahscience.com/ .
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Class: "Solar Power Basics for Residential Customers": Saturday, April 26, 2008
Become familiar with the solar power installation process and how to reduce energy costs. Get
answers to frequently asked questions, such as: How much will it cost? What incentives exist?
How much space will I need? Will PG&E pay me for the energy I produce? How can PG&E
help me install solar? Learn the key factors of a successful project, and bring your solar
questions. Space limited; register online. Location: Pacific Energy Center, 851 Howard St.,
between 4th & 5th, SF.
Time: 10am - noon.
Cost: Free.
Info: 415-973-2277, http://www.pge.com/education_training/classes/energy_efficiency/
Educator Workshop: Getting Started School Garden Design: Saturday, April 26, 2008
We'll help you design and build a green school garden from the ground up in this half-day
course. Learn how to plan your garden space, obtain and use recycled building materials in your
garden, and how to set-up your own drip irrigation system. You will receive a course binder that
includes basic layout and elements of school garden planning, finding and using recycled
materials in building your garden, how to prepare and care for your soil using compost and other
amendments, and strategies for water conservation (including drip irrigation). Register online, by
phone or by email.
Location: Miller Creek Middle School, San Rafael.
Time: 9am - 12:30pm.
Cost: $29.
Info: 510-665-3430, anu@thewatershedproject.org , http://www.thewatershedproject.org/default/
Volunteer: Weed Removal at Cerrito Creek: Saturday, April 26, 2008

Help remove invasive thornless blackberries to keep them from choking Cerrito Creek at the foot
of Albany Hill. Other light and heavy tasks for all; all welcome; snacks provided. Good site for
families - youngsters can enjoy the play structure and the creek itself. Dress in layers; wear shoes
with good traction. Meet at El Cerrito's Creekside Park, south end of Santa Clara Street. From
Central Avenue between I-880 and San Pablo, turn south toward Albany Hill on Santa Clara
Street, which ends at the park. This is El Cerrito's Earth Day; volunteers are welcome at a free
lunch at El Cerrito Community Center, 7007 Moeser Lane.
Location: El Cerrito.
Time: 9am - Noon.
Info: 510-848-9358, F5Creeks@aol.com , http://www.fivecreeks.org/ .
Tour: SF Garter Snake & Red-Legged Frog Restoration: Saturday, April 26, 2008
Join Sue Gardner of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy at Mori Point for a behind the
scenes tour of San Francisco Garter Snake and California Red-Legged Frog restoration and
preservation efforts. RSVP by phone required.
Location: Mori Point, Pacifica.
Time: 10am - 1pm.
Info: 415-561-3067, http://ggnrabigyear.org/ .
Vegetarian Cooking Class: Hearty Homestyle Italian: Saturday, April 26, 2008
Join Compassionate Cooks' founder Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, author of The Joy of Vegan
Baking, for cooking classes that celebrate healthful and humane eating, featuring local, seasonal,
mostly organic ingredients. During this class, she will demonstrate five dishes of traditional
Italian fare - veg-style, including Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta, Creamy Minestrone Soup,
Tuscan White Beans with Sage, Marvelous Mushroom Risotto, Lemon Cheesecake. Register
online or by phone.
Location: First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th St., at Castro, Oakland.
Time: 10am - 1pm.
Cost: $49 (in advance) + $5 food/materials fee (due on day of class).
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Info: 510-531-2665, http://www.compassionatecooks.com/ .

Workshop: Brew Your Own Biodiesel: Saturday, April 26, 2008
Learn how to homebrew your own biodiesel from recycled vegetable oil collected from
restaurant deep fryers! Jennifer Radtke of BioFuel Oasis in Berkeley, will inspire and educate
you in the production of biodiesel. Learn how to collect oil, test it, make it into biodiesel, and
build the equipment to do it. You'll get hands-on experience testing oil and making a small batch
of fuel. On the second day, we will build biodiesel processors and make a full batch of fuel in
Commonweal Garden's processor. If you would like to build your own processor as part of the
class, please register 2-3 weeks in advance so you have time to order and receive all the parts
(they cost about $600 total). Register online by 4/18/08.
Location: Commonweal Garden, Bolinas.
Time: 9am - 5pm.
Cost: $250.
Info: 415-868-9681, info@regenerativedesign.org , http://www.regenerativedesign.org/courses-
events/biodiesel .
Volunteer: Habitat Restoration at San Geronimo Creek: Saturday, April 26, 2008
Volunteers needed to help restore native habitat in Marin County's San Geronimo Creek. We will
meet at Roy's Pools on the San Geronimo Valley Golf Course. Directions from 101: Take Sir
Francis Drake to Fairfax. Continue on SF Drake ~5 mi West of Fairfax (over the big hill, past the
Golf Course). Just past the golf course, make a left onto Nicasio Valley Drive, then left onto San
Geronimo Valley Drive. Roy's Pools is on the left hand side. What to bring: Warm clothing, long
pants, long sleeves, work gloves, sturdy shoes, a water bottle, or any other appropriate gear for
weather conditions. Call or email for more information. Rain cancels.
Time: 10am - 1pm.
Info: 415-663-8590 x107, kevin@spawnusa.org , www.spawnusa.org .
Waste Wise Celebration at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Saturday, April 26, 2008
Celebrate the launch of a new initiative to reduce waste generated at the market. Enjoy: new
waste wise stations; reusable bag giveaway (for Bay Area residents); waste wise educational
display; The Reclaim Game; information tables; and The Maker Faire. Also: 9am-1pm: The
Story of Stuff film screening, every hour on the hour, in the Port Commission Hearing Room;
9:30am-12:30pm: recycled art display in the Port Commission Hearing Room; 10:15am-11am:
meet the waste-wise sellers; 11am: waste-wise cooking demonstration; 12:30pm: bring your own
bag and show it off in the Bag Parade -- participants should meet in the North Arcade near
Taylor's Refresher at 12:15pm.
Location: Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, Ferry Building, Embarcadero, SF.
Time: 8am - 2pm.
Info: 415-291-3276, http://www.cuesa.org/events/calendar/ .
Earth Day with Literacy for Environmental Justice: Saturday, April 26, 2008
Get ready for the 10th Annual Earth Day celebration hosted by Literacy for Environmental
Justice! This year, the theme of our Earth Day 2008 will be the Celebration of Life. Along with
some great entertainment and activities, we will focus on the social, local, health, and economic
environments of our community. Those groups/organizations/businesses interested in tabling at
the event, please contact by email.
Location: Super Save, 4517 3rd Street, Parking Lot, SF.
Time: 10am - 4pm.
Cost: Free.
Info: goodneighbor@lejyouth.org , http://www.lejyouth.org/index.php4 .
UC Botanical Garden Spring Plant Sale: Saturday, April 26, 2008
Draw inspiration from the Garden's living collections during our most floriferous season, join
our membership community in a spring plant bonanza, discover exotic plants from around the
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world and waterwise plants that will thrive in your garden. See the Web site for a sample plant
list.
Location: UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Dr., Berkeley.
Time: 10am - 2pm.
Info: 510-643-2755, http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu/ .
Open House & Introduction to Homeopathy: Saturday, April 26, 2008
Homeopathy is natural, green medicine which works with the body's natural intelligence to
optimize health. Join the Pacific Academy of Homeopathy's open house, where you will learn
about this alternative to traditional medicine. Meet students and teachers in our 3-year program,
learn about our low-cost community clinics, and connect with our network of natural healing
enthusiasts! RSVP by phone or email. Location: Ohlone Herbal Center, 1654 University Ave,
Berkeley.
Time: 1pm - 3pm.
Cost: Free.
Info: 415-695-2710, health@homeopathy-academy.org , http://www.homeopathy-academy.org/ .
Volunteer: Quail Habitat Restoration: Saturday, April 26, 2008
Help us further our work in conserving California Quail and migratory bird habitat. Meet at the
parking lot at the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Lake Merced Boulevard by the statue. RSVP
by email.
Location: Harding Park, SF.
Time: 9am - Noon.
Info: jrobinson@goldengateaudubon.org , http://www.goldengateaudubon.org/ .
Workshop: Drip Irrigation: Saturday, April 26, 2008
This hands-on class will teach you the simplicity of installing and maintaining a drip system. We
will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of drip irrigation versus a spray system. Pressure
reduction and filtration as well as irrigation controllers will be shown. Instructor: Frank Niccoli.
Call to register. Location: Common Ground, 559 College Ave, Palo Alto.
Time: 2pm - 4pm.
Cost: $27.
Workshop: Best Citrus for the SF Bay Area: Saturday, April 26, 2008
You can grow most varieties of citrus in this area successfully so come learn the best varieties of
mandarins, oranges, lemons, limes and less common types such as citron, kumquats and ones just
for marmalades and drinks such as Bouquet de Fleurs and Calamondin. Would you like to be
able to harvest citrus year round? Learn about size control through the various dwarfing
rootstocks that are used in building the trees we can buy. There are so many mandarins available
now with many new ones that are barely known to the public yet. Instructor: Nancy Garrison.
Call to register.
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm.
Cost: $27.
Volunteer: "Earth Day Clean-Up": Saturday, April 26, 2008
Protect wildlife and the environment. Join us for our annual Earth Day Cleanup at Guadalupe
Slough. Bring a hat, sunscreen, and water. We'll supply gloves and trash bags. Be prepared to get
dirty! Reservations are required, space is limited. Call to reserve your spot.
Location: Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge Env. Ed. Ctr., Grand Blvd, Zanker,
Alviso.
Time: 8:30am - Noon.
Info: 408-262-5513 , http://www.fws.gov/desfbay/index.htm
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36th Annual Wildflower Show: Saturday, April 26 & Sunday, April 27, 2008
Now in its 36th year, the Wildflower Show is a well-known and loved tradition in the South Bay
and the Peninsula. Organized by the Santa Clara Valley chapter of the California Native Plant
Society, this educational event is free and open to the public, and suitable for the entire family.
The region's premier botanical/horticultural event displays over 400 species of wildflowers and
native plants, each one accurately labeled, many suitable for the home garden. Free classes are
given on native plant identification, growing wildflowers, and gardening with natives. They will
also have books, posters, seeds, note cards, and other wildflower-related items on sale.
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Mission College, Hospitality Management Building, 3000 Mission College Boulevard,
Santa Clara
For more information, visit www.cnps-scv.org, email cnps_scv@yahoo.com, or call (650) 941-
1068. Free parking
Beyond Earth Day: A Future Full of Hope with James Stark: Sunday, April 27, 2008
How do we live in harmony with Earth and all its inhabitants? What is sustainable human
habitat? Join us for an exciting day of vision and practical application. James Stark is founder
and director of the Regenerative Design Institute. Bring a bag lunch. Register online.
Location: Mercy Center, 2300 Adeline Drive, Burlingame.
Time: 10am - 4pm.
Cost: $60 general, $20 students with ID.
Info: 650-340-7474, http://www.mercy-center.org/Flyers_2008/04_27beyond_earth/beyond.htm
Berkeley City College Community Open House: Sunday, April 27, 2008
Students, community members, their families, friends, and neighbors are invited to an afternoon
of fun at Berkeley City College. Join in arts, humanities, drama, dance, music, and science
activities. Learn about one of California's first fully "green" community college campuses and
how to get the money you need to finance a college education. Half a block west of the
downtown Berkeley BART station.
Location: Berkeley City College, 2050 Center Street, Berkeley.
Time: Noon - 5pm.
Cost: Free.
Info: 510-981-2852, http://berkeley.peralta.edu/homex.asp?Q=Homepage
Workshop: Organic Gardening 101: Sunday, April 27, 2008
Learn foolproof basics to get started growing your own food, herbs and flowers. This class
includes an introduction to basic gardening concepts that guarantee success and touches on
important topics including soil, water, sun & shade, starting seeds, buying starts, cover crops,
double digging, plants for our area, seasonal planting, garden planning, container gardening and
pests. 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. Taught by K,Ruby.
Register online.
Location: Oakland.
Time: 1pm - 4pm.
Cost: $25-$50 sliding scale.
Info: http://www.sparkybeegirl.com/iuh.html .
2008 Bay-Friendly Garden Tour: Sunday, April 27, 2008
Online registration is now live for the 5th annual Bay-Friendly Garden Tour. This year's tour
features a new crop of gardens showcasing Bay-Friendly gardening practices. The gardens are
organized in geographic clusters, some of which are walkable and bikeable. The clusters include
Livermore, Pleasanton/Dublin, Alameda/Oakland, Oakland Hills and Central and North
Berkeley. Celebrate the diverse styles of Bay-Friendly gardens. Berkeley neighbors cultivate a
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common garden as well as their own backyard retreats. Urban farmers across the county grow
bountiful harvests of fruit and vegetables, and keep goats, chickens and bees. Valley gardeners
adapt traditional landscapes with drought tolerant perennials that thrive in that warmer micro-
climate. Bay-Friendly Gardens offer something for everyone -- come and discover ideas for
creating your perfect retreat. Registration for the tour is required. Registrants will receive a tour
guide book with garden directions and descriptions by mail. Native plants, vegetable starts and
Mediterranean perennials can be purchased at select sites on the tour. Register by 4/15/08 to
ensure you are mailed a tour guide book. (The Ecology Center EcoHouse is a site on the tour.)
Time: 10am - 4pm.
Cost: Free.
Info: http://stopwaste.org/home/index.asp?page=617 .
Gourmet Bicycle Tour of Native Gardens: Walnut Creek and Lafayette: Sunday, April 27,
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closer exploration of some of the Bay Area's most successful native gardens. Jeff Jerge will lead
this eleven-mile bike tour of two spectacular Walnut Creek and Lafayette Gardens. A Mexican
lunch will be provided. Space is limited; register online to reserve a spot and receive details
about the event.
Time: 9:30am - 3:30pm.
Cost: $50.
Info: http://www.bringingbackthenatives.net/selecttour.html
Select Tour of Native Gardens: Berkeley: Sunday, April 27, 2008
closer exploration of some of the Bay Area's most successful native gardens. This tour features
Berkeley gardens designed by Glen Schneider, author of The Joy of Gardening with Local
Native Plants. Space is limited; register online to reserve a spot and receive details about the
event.
Time: 10am - 3:30pm.
Cost: $30.
Info: http://www.bringingbackthenatives.net/selecttour.html .
Bay Cruise to Benefit Friends of Shorebird Park Nature Center: Sunday, April 27, 2008
Join friends of the Shorebird Park Nature Center for an afternoon fundraiser cruise on San
Francisco Bay to meet environmental heroes, past, present, and future. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, fine
wines, great views, and the best Nature Center hands-on activities. Proceeds will benefit the
Nature Center's environmental education programs.
Location: Shorebird Park Nature Center, 160 University Ave, at the Marina, Berkeley.
Time: 2pm - 6pm.
Cost: $65/adult; $75 adult and child; $100 couple.
Info: 510-981-6720, http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/marina/marinaexp/naturecenter.html
Class: "Creating Your Ecological House": Sunday, April 27, 2008
Skip Wenz of Ecotecture.com discusses modeling houses on ecosystems, natural building
materials, solar design and alternative construction methods. Wenz is a Global Exchange
delegate just returning from the Ecology and Sustainable Development conference in Havana,
Cuba.
Location: Building Education Center, 812 Page St., Berkeley.
Time: 10am - 5pm.
Cost: $85.
Info: 510-525-7610, http://www.bldgeductr.org/shortclasses.html.
Cancer Prevention Cooking Demo/Lecture Series: Monday, April 28th, 2008
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The San Francisco Vegetarian Society and the Cancer Project are sponsoring a Cancer
Prevention Cooking Demo/Lecture Series with Kristin Doyle, Registered Nurse, Nutritional
Consultant & Certified Natural Chef specializing in therapeutic cooking. All participants receive
recipes & food samples, learn what foods are best for preventing cancer & how to take advantage
of the healing power of food for recovering from cancer.
Location: Institute on Aging, 3600 Geary Blvd. (Near Arguello).
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Info: Pre-registration required; call 415-273-5481.
Visit www.sfvs.org & www.cancerproject.org. Donations welcome.
UAS Green Movie Night and Forum: Monday, April 28, 2008
Join us for the Spring Return of the UAS Green Movie Night and Forum! Once every month in
2007 UAS hosted a Green Movie Night and Forum where we challenge ourselves to present
inspirational (solution-oriented) content, provide a platform for local organizations and engage
the community in a group discussion about the UAS monthly newsletter theme (this month
Community and Governance). We took a short hiatus for the winter and now we are back and
bigger than ever - we've moved from a 50 seat venue to a 450 seat venue and we've got a full
year of rare, amazing films, so please spread the word and bring your friends! The UAS Green
Movie Night and Forum is a great place to meet allies and forge community through exploring
solutions together! This month's theme is Community and Governance and the film we are
showing is... The Power of Community
Time: 6:30 – 9:00PM
Location: Victoria Theatre, 2961 16th Street San Francisco
Cost: $10 general admission, $5 for seniors, students, payable at the box office. This is a non-
profit event for the community. If you would like to attend but feel you cannot afford it, please
come and talk to us.
Info: http://uas.coop/node/1129
EECOM Presents “Last Child in the Woods”: Thursday, May 1, 2008

On May 1st 2008, the Environmental Education Council of Marin (EECOM) (www.eecom.net)
is hosting internationally acclaimed author and journalist Richard Louv for a series of events in
Marin County. With the release of his book, Last Child in the Woods: Nature Deficit Disorder,
Richard Louv has drawn the world's attention to the transformation in the relationship between
children and nature, how society is teaching young people to avoid direct experience in nature.
To stimulate a "Leave No Child Inside" movement, he offers practical suggestions for action by
parents, grandparents, government agencies, conservationists, urban planners, educators and
others concerned about the future of childhood and the earth itself. Richard Louv will be
speaking at the Mill Valley Community Center on May 1st between 7:30-9:00 pm. Tickets are
$18 per person and are available by sending a check to EECOM at 42 Bolinas Ave, Suite G,
Fairfax CA 94930 or by purchasing tickets in person at REI in Corte Madera. Note that seating is
limited so reserve early. In addition a VIP reception will be held for Richard at the Mill Valley
Community Center between 6:00-7:15. VIP reception tickets are $65 per person. Sponsorships
for this wonderful event are still being accepted, and will be applied towards our youth outdoor
scholarship and transportation fund. To learn more about the event or to offer sponsorships, or
volunteer please contact support@eecom.net.
Green Business Networking Lunch: Thursday, May 1, 2008

Are you a Green Business Owner?
- Meet like-minded business people.
- Share ideas and strategies.
- Generate new business.
- Build partnerships.
Location: Sunrise Bistro Restaurant, 1559 Botelho Dr. Walnut Creek
Time: 12:00 pm
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Cost: $16 covers your choice of entree, drink, tax, & tip (please bring cash!)
Info & RSVP: Laurie Prindle, Blue Heron Graphics (925) 942-0897 or lprindle@earthlink.net
Sustainable Enterprise Conference: Friday, May 2, 2008

Sustainable Enterprise Conference: Tools for the Transition is the 3rd annual, one-day
Conference that focuses on innovative and sustainable business practices and opportunities for
the North Bay. Expert and inspiring Keynote speakers, break-out sessions and workshops
address the specific needs of today's enterprise. Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities are
available.
Time: 8:00am - 5:30pm with wine reception to follow
Location: Sonoma Mountain Village, 1400 Valley House Drive Rohnert Park, CA
Email: info@contacSEC.com
Phone: 888-497-3222
Website: http://www.sustainableenterpriseconference.com/
Graduate Research Symposium: Saturday, May 3rd, 2008

UC Berkeley's Environmental Science, Policy and Management Department is holding its annual
Graduate Research Symposium on Saturday May 3rd, 2008. The Symposium features a keynote
address by Dr. David Wilcove, finishing talks, student papers, and posters, action panel
discussions, and of course, food and entertainment in the Morgan Courtyard. Coffee (my treat,
organic and straight from my field site in Costa Rica), Tea, Juice and Snacks all day. Lunch
catered by Cactus Taqueria, serving local and organic goodies. Evening entertainment and
cocktails TBA. Funding Provided by the Dept of ESPM, GIIF, and Faculty Endowments.
Register now at http://espm.berkeley.edu/grs/index.php to attend.
Info: Contact Vicki at vwojcik@nature.berkeley.edu if you are interested in joining or leading a
panel.
3rd Annual People Paddle for AIDS: Sunday, May 4, 2008

San Francisco’s most colorful paddlecraft fundraiser and after-party/festival. Up to 200 kayakers
and outrigger canoeists will converge on Pier 40 at historic South Beach Harbor, paddling to
raise pledges to fight AIDS. Join us for the after-party/festival at South Beach Harbor Park,
between Pier 40 and AT&T/Giant's Park. Proceeds benefit up to 30 Northern California AIDS
service organizations.
Time: 10am-1pm Paddling, Noon-5pm Festival.
Location: South Beach Harbor Pier 40, San Francisco, CA
Contact: Dean McCully, People Paddle / Mike Dugan, Healing Waters, 415-552-1190, or
info@peoplepaddle.com
More info: www.peoplepaddle.com
Bringing Back the Natives Tour: Sunday, May 4, 2008

As usual, the free Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour will take place on the first Sunday in
May. This year the date is Sunday, May 4, 2008; more than 60 gardens located throughout
Alameda and Contra Costa counties will be showcased. (Please DO NOT visit these gardens on
Saturday, May 3, as the hosts will be busy preparing for the event on the following day. The free
tour takes place ONLY on Sunday, May 4, 2008). For all information about the event, visit
http://www.bringingbackthenatives.net/index.html.
Time: 10:00–5:00
Cost: free
Registration required: http://www.bringingbackthenatives.net/reg/.
Championing Sustainability: A Creative Forum for Organizational Change Leaders:

Saturday, May 10, 2008
Have you considered integrating sustainability principles into your organization? Is your
organization moving fast enough to adapt to the new global realities of sustainability? Do you
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want to learn practical and innovative strategies for taking on the role of a sustainability
leader? If so, join us in this valuable opportunity to explore Championing Sustainability with
professionals from diverse industries. We invite you or a team from your organization to a one-
day creative forum that will address this fast-growing priority issue by examining different
approaches for sustainability. By the end of the day, you will learn innovative strategies and
frameworks for launching an effective sustainability strategy, practical commitments to
implement in your organization, and new personal and professional connections.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Green Building Exchange, Redwood City
Cost: click Here
Register at: www.acteva.com/go/syntony
Bike Day at the Farmer’s Market: Saturday, May 10th, 2008

A full day of bicycle education, bike safety and practical tip, and fun.
10:30-11: “HOW TO LOCK YOUR BIKE” - learn everything from good places to lock your
bike, what to lock it to, and how to lock it correctly.
11-12:30: “EVERYDAY BICYCLING” - make your bicycling more pleasant, safe and effective
learn about choice of route; bicycle accessories; riding skills and important safety tips and a lot
more.
12:30-2: “HANDS-ON REPAIR CLASS” - basic road maintenance including chain care and
brake and derailleur adjustments; tube repair; tire care; check for fit and safety. Bring your bike
and questions and get ready to get your hands dirty.
2-2:30: “HOW TO LOCK YOUR BIKE” (Repeat of the 10:30 am workshop)
Plus…ON Site Mechanic
Time: 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Location: Center Street between Milvia and MLK Way.
For more information about the event call 510.548.7433
Bike to Work Day: Thursday May 15, 2008

Celebrate bicycling as a healthy and viable form of transportation. On where to find an energizer
station near you or other Bike to Work Day activities go to www.EBBC.org or www.511.org.
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JOBS ______
Beyond Compliance: Regulatory Compliance Specialist/Environmental Attorney

Beyond Compliance LLC is a growing environmental consulting and sustainability firm, located
in the San Francisco Bay Area seeking a talented, hard-working environmental professional.
The Regulatory Specialist provides regulatory compliance assistance and permitting services
covering a broad range of compliance areas. Candidates should have experience in key
compliance areas such as waste, water, air management, and sustainability. Duties include, but
are not limited to: interpreting environmental regulatory developments, regulatory compliance
assistance, environmental auditing, environmental compliance program development, ISO
14001/Environmental Management Systems (EMS), litigation support, and environmental
permitting, plan, and report writing. For more information and a detailed job description, click
here.
David and Lucile Packard Foundation: Several Openings

David and Lucile Packard believed America to be the home of a unique type of organization
dependent upon private funding and volunteer leadership. Together, universities, national
institutions, community groups, youth agencies, family planning centers, and hospitals constitute
a great American tradition that complements government efforts to focus on society's needs.
Current employment opportunities at the Foundation include:
- Associate Program Officer, Marine Fisheries (Two positions) (Conservation and Science
Program)
- Conservation and Science Summer Associate (Conservation and Science Program)
- Evaluation Graduate Student Intern (Evaluation Services)
- Executive Assistant (Population Program)
- Managing Director of Marketable Securities (Investments)
- Managing Director of Private Equity (Investments)
- Managing Director of Real Assets (Investments)
- Program Associate (Temporary) (Conservation and Science Program)
- Program Associate (Temporary) (Organizational Effectiveness)
- Program Officer (Organizational Effectiveness)
For more information and a detailed job description, click here.
Pollinator Partnership: Communications Coordinator/Office Manager

The Pollinator Partnership seeks a motivated, detail-oriented individual to serve as
Communications Coordinator and Office Manager. Founded in 1997, the Pollinator Partnership
is a dynamic, growing 501(c)3 non-profit devoted to promoting and protecting pollinators – the
bees, birds, bats, butterflies, and other creatures that play a vital role in maintaining the health of
ecosystems and agriculture. Please visit www.pollinator.org for more information. The
Communications Coordinator / Office Manager is an essential component of many of the
Pollinator Partnership’s programs. S/he is more often than not working on multiple projects at a
time, including overseeing the production of a series of planting guides, coordinating meeting
logistics, and editing the newsletters. This position calls for flexibility and the ability to work
well independently. We are looking for someone well-experienced in office procedures and
skills, who can manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced work environment, and
who is skilled in producing clear and compelling written work. The candidate will provide
administrative assistance to both the Executive Director and the Program Director in addition to
independently coordinating a number of communications and development-related projects. The
Pollinator Partnership’s small office size provides an opportunity for the Communications
Coordinator / Office Manager to lend support to and gain experience from a wide variety of
projects. For more information and a detailed job description, click here.
Fenton Communications: Account Director
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Fenton Communications, one of the leading public-interest communications firms in the country,
with offices in San Francisco, Washington, D.C. and New York, is seeking a vice president in
our San Francisco office. We develop and execute strategic communications campaigns for a
variety issues with a focus on our key practice areas of education, the environment, health,
international development and women’s issues. For more information and a detailed job
description, click here.
Fenton Communications: Vice President

Fenton Communications, one of the leading public-interest communications firms in the country,
with offices in San Francisco, Washington, D.C. and New York, is seeking a vice president in
our San Francisco office. We develop and execute strategic communications campaigns for a
variety issues with a focus on our key practice areas of education, the environment, health,
international development and women’s issues.
The VP plays a pivotal role in new business activities and provides day-to-day oversight of
assigned accounts and high-level strategic counsel to clients. The VP also is responsible for
extensive project, budget and staff management. Candidate must have media relations experience
and preferably will have strong media contacts in California. Experience or expertise in
education, environment, youth, and public health issues preferred. For more information and a
detailed job description, click here.
Pacific Environment: Foundation Relations Manager

Pacific Environment is a non-profit organization based in San Francisco that protects the living
environment of the Pacific Rim by promoting grassroots activism, strengthening communities,
and reforming international policies. For nearly two decades, we have partnered with local
communities around the Pacific Rim to protect and preserve the ecological treasures of this vital
region. Together with partners in Russia, China, Japan, Alaska, California, and elsewhere, we’ve
shielded tens of thousands of acres of old growth forest; we’ve won protections for endangered
species; we’ve forced oil, gas, and mining companies to heed local concerns; and we’ve changed
the way some of the world’s most powerful financial institutions work. Pacific Environment’s
success stems from a deep and abiding trust that local people, armed with the right tools and
solid support, are the world’s best hope for environmental renewal. We see ourselves as a
catalyst in a community of individuals and organizations working to protect the Pacific Rim’s
wild places and wildlife. As such, we support the development of grassroots organizations
around the Pacific Rim, prioritize coalition-based advocacy, and use international leverage points
in the service of our local partners.
Pacific Environment seeks an experienced Foundation Relations Manager with a demonstrated
passion for the environment and social justice and a track record of successfully securing
significant foundation grants. The Foundation Relations Manager will work with the
Development and Communications Director and the Executive Director to develop and
implement Pacific Environment’s grant writing and foundation relations strategies.
The Foundation Relations Manager will be the primary staff member responsible for managing
the overall grants process, including researching foundations and drafting and editing grant
proposals and reports. The Foundation Relations Manager will work closely with the
Development and Communications Director, the Executive Director, and program staff to guide
the grant-writing process and foundation relations. The ideal candidate for the position will
possess a minimum of 3-5 years of grant writing experience and will have proven success raising
funds for non-profit organizations. Self-starters, natural leaders, creative thinkers, and team
players are encouraged to apply for this position, which is based in San Francisco and reports to
the Development and Communications Director. For more information and a detailed job
East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy: Executive Director
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The mission of East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy (EBASE) is to advance economic
and social justice by building power and raising standards for working families. We are helping
to build a movement to end working poverty and advance economic fairness, using four principal
strategies:
- Coalition building that unites the labor movement with community, environmental, racial
justice, and faith-based organizations;
- Organizing that develops grassroots leaders and moves them into action;
- Research that exposes economic hardship and inequity, proposes solutions and changes
the nature of the debate about the economy; and
- Policy advocacy that puts our solutions into action.
The EBASE seeks an Executive Director (ED) to lead a dynamic and effective labor-based
economic justice organization. We are seeking an exceptional candidate with the capacity to take
the work of a healthy and growing organization to the next level of effectiveness. For more
information and a detailed job description, click here.
City of El Cerrito: Environmental Services Internship

The City of El Cerrito is offering an Environmental Services internship opportunity
($12.41/hour, no more than 37.5 hours a week, no more than 790 hours total) with the current
Integrated Waste Services (IWS) Division, which will be re-organized into the Environmental
Services (ES) Division as of July 1, 2008. This is an exciting time to work with the IWS
Division, as its scope of duties and programs expands beyond recycling and waste reduction into
a broader range of environmental programs, including water and energy conservation, climate
protection, and overall sustainability. The intern may assist with the following programs:
commercial recycling program, recycling program customer service, City facilities recycling
program, City energy and resource conservation program, 2006 and 2007 greenhouse gas
inventory, City environmental events, and general office tasks. This internship is an opportunity
to gain experience and skills in the environmental field, while learning about recycling collection
and operations and City government administration. Please submit a job application form
(available at http://www.el-cerrito.org/employee_services/instructions.html <http://www.el-
cerrito.org/employee_services/instructions.html), résumé, and cover letter to City of El Cerrito,
Attn: Integrated Waste Services Division, Re: Internship, 10940 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito
CA 94530. For a detailed job description and further information about the position or the
application process, please contact Alexis Petru at (510) 215-4353. Deadline to apply: open until
filled.
Build It Green: GreenPoint Rated Program Associate

Build It Green seeks a Program Associate to assist in the development and implementation of the
GreenPoint Rated program. The Program Associate reports directly to the GreenPoint Rated
Program Manager. Build It Green is a professional non-profit membership organization whose
mission is to promote healthy, energy and resource efficient buildings in California. Supported
by a solid foundation of outreach and education, Build It Green connects consumers and building
professionals with the tools and technical expertise they need to build quality green buildings.
Build It Green fosters collaboration with key stakeholder groups to accelerate the adoption of
green building practices, policies, and programs. The GreenPoint Rated program provides an
objective, third-party verification system that helps consumers find green homes, understand
green benefits, and recognize green features. Conservation of natural resources, increased energy
efficiency and improved indoor air quality are just a few of the benchmarks a home must meet.
The GreenPoint Rated program leverages Build It Green’s three Green Building Guidelines—
New Home Construction, Home Remodeling and Multifamily. Point values are assigned to the
recommended practices in the Guidelines based on their benefits to the homeowner and the
environment. Trained and certified raters evaluate whether new home construction projects meet
program standards. For more information and a detailed job description, click here.
The Northern Sierra Partnership: Campaign Manager
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The Northern Sierra Partnership is a unique alliance of two local land trusts, a regional
sustainable business council, a national land conservation organization, and a worldwide
conservation organization - all of whom have agreed on a cutting-edge, strategic approach to
conserving the globally significant lands and waters in California's northern Sierra Nevada.
The partners - the Feather River Land Trust, Truckee Donner Land Trust, Sierra Business
Council, Trust for Public Land, and The Nature Conservancy - already have an impressive record
of success in local conservation. They work with landowners, government agencies, and
community organizations to protect species diversity and habitat; maintain a critical mass of
working ranches, forests, and tribal lands; enhance local economies and vibrant communities;
and provide benefits such as a quality water supply, recreation, carbon sequestration, and
sustainable industries. The Campaign Manager will work directly with all five organizations and
their associates to facilitate communications for all donor-related activities. S/he will contribute
to the implementation of marketing plan tactics, messages and materials specifically for the
Partnership. For this reason, previous fundraising or capital campaign experience is strongly
desired. This is a new position. For more information and a detailed job description, click here.
Mother Jones: Associate Director of Development

Award-winning Mother Jones magazine and MotherJones.com were created by the non-profit
Foundation for National Progress (FNP) to investigate the important social and political issues of
our times and to bring uncompromising reporting to a broad national audience. We are
dramatically expanding to produce more smart, no-sacred-cows journalism and are seeking a
skilled fundraising professional to help us raise funds to meet this challenge. The Associate
Director of Development manages and coordinates creative production, budgets, and vendor
relationships for all direct response fundraising efforts, including direct mail, online, and
telephone fundraising. S/he will assist the VP, Strategy and Development in expanding
foundation grant solicitations. The Associate Director of Development will also participate in
other development marketing efforts including annual report, newsletter, and other similar
materials. For more information and a detailed job description, click here.
Rainforest Action Network: Membership/ Fundraising Internship

Rainforest Action Network’s dynamic six person development team is responsible for raising $4
million annually. Funds are raised from individuals, private foundations and sustainable
businesses through direct mail, online outreach, special events, proposal and report writing and
face-to-face asks. Our team is seeking a well-rounded intern eager to learn the basics of non-
profit fundraising. This is a great résumé enhancer for anyone interested in development and
fundraising! For more information and a detailed job description, click here.
Sierra Club: Development & Fundraising Assistant

The Sierra Club, America's most influential environmental organization, seeks a Development &
Fundraising Assistant to provide administrative support for the Donor Development and
Membership Acquisition programs by drafting and producing personalized correspondence,
coordinating stewardship mailings, preparing reports, updating databases, proofreading
correspondence, maintaining sample library, and keeping invoice binders. Responds to inquiries,
and assists with resolving general questions/problems related to Donor Development &
Membership Acquisition Programs. Qualified candidates will have at least 1 year general office
experience, strong organizational skills, ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
and use tact and diplomacy in working with a diverse group of donors and members,
demonstrated job related problem solving skills, good verbal and communication skills, strong
computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs. For more
Save The Bay: Various Openings

Save The Bay has been working since 1961 to Celebrate, Protect, and Restore the San Francisco
Bay. We offer middle and high school students, teachers, and other Bay Area residents
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environmental education experiences in wetlands around the Bay and in their schools. These
programs provide participants with an awareness of the Bay, a connection between their daily
lives and local wetlands, and a sense of responsibility for the Bay through active stewardship.
For more information about Save The Bay, please visit our website at www.saveSFbay.org
Habitat Restoration Director
The Habitat Restoration Director develops strategies to ensure that 100,000 acres of San
Francisco Bay wetland habitat will be restored by 2020, develops best practices and techniques
to influence large-scale restoration plans and shares best practices with Bay restoration scientists
and restoration managers. The Director raises funds to support Save The Bay’s restoration
program goals and manages high-level partnerships with government agencies and other key
stakeholders. The Director oversees Save The Bay’s on-the-ground habitat restoration program at
six sites and 50,000 volunteers annually, and plans for program growth and sustainability. This is
an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional with significant environmental or natural
resource program management experience and a passion for San Francisco Bay restoration.
Education Specialist
The Education Specialist is responsible for leading Save The Bay’s Canoes In Sloughs and
Discover The Bay education programs and select Community-based Restoration programs. The
Specialist serves as a mentor and support for part-time seasonal Field Educators modeling best
practices in experiential, hands-on environmental education. The Education Specialist supports
Save The Bay’s education team by developing and implementing staff training, conducting staff
evaluations, and coordinating logistical needs. The Specialist also assists with curriculum
development, research, and administrative tasks. The Education Specialist reports to the
Education Director. For more information and a detailed job description, click here.
Field Educators (Part-time)
Save The Bay’s Watershed Education Program seeks energetic part-time Field Educators to lead
community-based restoration programs for middle and high school students, community and
corporate groups, and Bay Area residents. Save The Bay connects students, teachers and the
general public directly to the Bay, introduces them to the issues impacting San Francisco Bay,
and empowers them to take action to save the Bay. For more information and a detailed job
San Francisco County Transportation Authority: Parking Surveyor

The San Francisco County Transportation Authority (SFCTA) is conducting a study aimed at
providing transportation and streetscape improvements in the Columbus Avenue corridor. An
important part of this study will be to measure parking occupancy and turnover rates in the North
Beach area over the course of a weekend. We are hiring six or more individuals to work as
surveyors on this important project. Surveyors will be given a path roughly one mile long to
walk every two hours, recording license plates of parked cars as they go. The survey will take
place on a Friday night and on a Saturday, the peak periods for parking in North Beach.
Participants will be asked to arrive an hour early the first day for training (and will be paid
overtime for this hour). Surveyors are asked to sign up for at least one four-hour shift each day,
but are welcome to sign up for both shifts (total pay for two eight-hour days plus one hour of
overtime for training: $315). For more information and a detailed job description, click here.
Global Fund for Women: Various Openings

The Global Fund for Women is an international grant making foundation that supports groups
working to advance the human rights of women and girls. We work in partnership with groups
addressing issues that include but are not limited to: Building Peace & Ending Gender-Based
Violence; Advancing Health and Sexual & Reproductive Rights; Expanding Civic & Political
Participation; Ensuring Economic & Environmental Justice; Increasing Access to Education; and
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Fostering Social Change Philanthropy. Since its inception in 1987, the Global Fund has granted
over $61 million to more than 3,500 women’s groups in 167 countries.
Annual Giving Manager
The Annual Giving Manager is responsible for the management, growth and productivity of the
Global Fund’s comprehensive direct mail fundraising and donor acknowledgment programs.
This includes oversight of more than 18,000 core donors giving up to $10,000 annually, as well
as a “stretch giving” club and a rapidly growing monthly donor program. The Annual Giving
program contributes over $2 million to the organization’s total revenues annually, and supervises
two Development Associates. S/he reports to the Vice President of Development. For more
Program Associate for MENA
The Program Associate position provides direct administrative and substantive support to the
Program Officer (PO) of the Region. The Program Associate for Middle East & North Africa
(MENA) reports to and is guided by the Program Officer for MENA. For more information and
a detailed job description, click here.
Student Conservation Association: Partnership Representative

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the nation’s leading provider of conservation
service opportunities, outdoor skills and leadership training for young people. Our mission is to
build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of our
environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land. The
Partnership Representative will be responsible for implementing Partnership Development’s
annual sales plan by selling SCA interns, corps and high school crews to targeted government
and NGO customers within a designated regional geography. The Representative will work
closely with the Manager of Partnership Development to plan and coordinate sales trips based
upon departmental strategies to meet established revenue targets. For more information and a
Energy Foundation: China Program Associate

The Energy Foundation is a private grant-making foundation based in San Francisco with a
mission to assist in the transition to a sustainable energy future in the U.S. and China by
promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy. The Foundation’s San Francisco office has a
staff of twenty-five, and the Beijing office has a staff of eighteen. We seek a responsible,
energetic, and highly professional individual who believes in the mission of the Foundation for
the position of Program Associate. This person will report directly to the Director of the China
Sustainable Energy Program (CSEP) and to the China Program Manager, who oversee the
operations of the Beijing office. Native English required, with both spoken and written
Mandarin and experience in China a plus. For more information and a detailed job description,
click here.
Hesperian Foundation: Communications and Publicity Coordinator

Hesperian is a nonprofit publisher of books and materials for community-based health care. Our
books and materials address the underlying social, political, and economic causes of poor health,
and suggest ways groups can organize to improve health conditions in their communities. They
are used in marginalized communities around the world, including the United States. Our
flagship publication, Where There Is No Doctor, is considered to be one of the most accessible
and widely used community health books in the world. Hesperian seeks a Communications and
Publicity Coordinator to promote the sale and distribution of Hesperian’s books and content. The
Communications and Publicity Coordinator will develop and carry out strategies to promote the
distribution and sale of Hesperian publications through electronic promotion, direct mailings,
book reviews, conferences, advertising, and targeted correspondence. The Communications and
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Publicity Coordinator supervises 2 to 5 interns and volunteers. This is a full-time position. For
more information and a detailed job description, click here.
The Bridgespan Group: Receptionist

Founded in 2000 and incubated at Bain & Company, the Bridgespan Group is a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit organization bringing leading-edge strategies and tools to the challenges and
opportunities facing nonprofit organizations and foundations. While the tools and frameworks
used in the for-profit world provide a powerful starting point for creating this critical impact, the
nonprofit sector requires different and distinctive strategies to produce the desired results.
Bridgespan exists to apply the best thinking to the task of building stronger and more effective
nonprofit organizations. The receptionist is part of the Bridgespan San Francisco Operations
team and provides diverse administrative support and reception under the general supervision of
the Operations Manager. We are seeking a self-starting individual capable of managing multiple
tasks and responsibilities, comfortable proactively and independently solving problems. This is
an excellent opportunity to develop administrative skills and techniques while gaining a
comprehensive understanding of the nonprofit sector. For more information and a detailed job
San Francisco Bicycle Coalition: Various Openings

The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition (SFBC) works to promote bicycling for everyday
transportation. Our 8,500-member grassroots organization is considered one of the most active
and effective advocacy groups in the city. The SFBC's work during the past decade has helped to
double the number of people biking in San Francisco. We are striving to increase the percentage
of trips made by bike in the city to 10% by 2010. The SFBC's top strategies include: building a
Citywide Bike Network, where people of any age, background, or skill level will feel safe and
comfortable riding; educating motorists and bicyclists about the importance of sharing the road
responsibly; increasing secure bike parking and access to transit; and promoting bicycling as a
fun, healthy, and mainstream form of transportation. We are seeking talented, committed
individuals to join our growing staff of professional bicycle advocates. Please see the individual
job descriptions below:
- Development Director (full-time)
- Membership and Development Assistant (full-time)
- Bookkeeper (part-time)
- Communications Director (full-time)
For more information and detailed job descriptions, click here.
Women’s Foundation of California: Executive Administrator

The Women's Foundation of California invests in women and girls and partners with nonprofits,
foundations, corporations, individual donors and policymakers to build a more just and equitable
society for everyone. The Executive Administrator is responsible for providing general support
to the President & CEO and the Board of Directors and for the overall administration and
operations of the Foundation’s two offices (San Francisco and Los Angeles). Under the general
supervision of the President & CEO, the Executive Administrator manages the schedule and
projects of the top executive and serves as primary support to the Board of Directors. The
Executive Administrator also ensures the overall operating efficiency of the offices, including
communications and IT support and coverage, procurement and maintenance of office
equipment, ordering supplies, maintaining furniture, facilities and systems, providing
administrative support and maintaining a professional office environment. For more information
and a detailed job description, click here.
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation: Various Openings

Established in September 2000, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation seeks to improve the
quality of life for future generations. The Foundation’s science-based, results-driven orientation
stems from the principles and interests of Gordon and Betty Moore. The Foundation operates
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proactively in three specific areas of focus—environmental conservation, science, and the San
Francisco Bay Area—where a significant and measurable impact can be achieved. Distinct
Initiatives have been created within these three Program areas. An Initiative employs a portfolio
of grants that are expected to help achieve targeted, large-scale outcomes in a specific time
frame. Located in the Presidio of San Francisco, once a military base and now a national park,
the Foundation’s headquarters are in a historic building originally constructed in 1938 and
renovated by the Foundation with an emphasis on the environment and sustainability. If you are
seeking employment with the Foundation, we encourage you to review the information about our
programs, initiatives, and commitments on our website. To apply for any of the listed positions,
submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@moore.org, with the job title in the subject line of the
email. The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.
Current Openings:
- Assistant, Grants Administration
- Assistant, Program Finance
- Chief Program Officer, Environmental Conservation
- Internship: Land Use Planning and Zoning, Marine Conservation Initiative
- Internship: Sustainable Finance, Marine Conservation Initiative
- Program Assistant, Betty Irene Moore Nursing Initiative
- Program Officer, Marine Conservation Initiative
ICLEI: Human Resources Director

ICLEI—Local Governments for Sustainability is an international association of local
governments and national and regional local government organizations that have made a
commitment to sustainable development. More than 700 cities, towns, counties, and their
associations worldwide comprise ICLEI's growing membership. ICLEI works with these and
hundreds of other local governments through international performance-based, results-oriented
campaigns and programs. We provide technical consulting, training, and information services to
build capacity, share knowledge, and support local government in the implementation of
sustainable development at the local level. Our basic premise is that locally designed initiatives
can provide an effective and cost-efficient way to achieve local, national, and global
sustainability objectives. ICLEI seeks a dynamic HR professional with at least 8 years HR
experience. For more information and a detailed job description, click here.
Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary: Office Manager

The mission of Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary is to conserve and restore natural
ecosystems by inspiring and educating our community, with a focus on youth, and emphasizing
the long-term conservation of Richardson Bay. Supported by the community and volunteers, the
Audubon Center & Sanctuary is a place of learning, reflection, interaction and stewardship. The
Center engages people in their natural world, instills in them an understanding and respect of
natural systems, particularly Richardson and San Francisco Bays, and inspires them to help
protect what they value. The Office Manager is a self-motivated, detail oriented, problem solver,
facilitator, collaborator. The Office Manager provides primary administrative support for
Richardson Bay Audubon Center and staff; ensures smooth and efficient office operations in all
aspects, including supervising, and staffing when necessary, the front office and nature store,
accounts payable and receivable, budget tracking, contract management, facility oversight,
school field trips and camps and special events. For more information and a detailed job
Peninsula Open Space Trust: Various Openings

The mission of the Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) is to give permanent protection to the
beauty, character and diversity of the San Francisco Peninsula and Santa Cruz Mountain range.
POST encourages the use of these lands for natural resource protection, wildlife habitat, low-
intensity public recreation and agriculture for people here now and for future generations.
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Since its founding in 1977, POST has been responsible for saving 60,000 acres as permanent
open space and parkland in San Mateo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties. Current positions
include:
- Director of Administration
- Senior Major Gifts Officer
- Major Gifts Officer
- Conservation Project Manager (Acquisition)
- Development Assistant
Goldman Environmental Foundation: Program Officer

The Goldman Environmental Foundation was established by Richard & Rhoda Goldman in
1990. The GEF administers the Goldman Environmental Prize, the world’s largest prize for
grassroots environmentalists. The Goldman Prize is given each year to environmental heroes
from six geographic regions: Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia & the Pacific, North America, and
South & Central America. Since 1990, the Prize has been awarded to 126 extraordinary activists
from 72 countries. The Prize ceremony is held each April at the War Memorial Opera House in
San Francisco. The staff of the foundation shares office space with the Richard & Rhoda
Goldman Fund, and both are led by the same executive director. While they are two separate
entities, they operate closely together. This position reports to the Foundation’s Deputy Director.
Tuolumne River Trust: Development Director

The Tuolumne River Trust has an immediate opening for a Development Director to oversee the
development and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising plan that will increase and
diversify the Trust’s base of support. This is a great opportunity to join a team working to take a
successful organization to the next level. The Trust has launched an effort to expand our reach
and become an institution with the capacity to ensure the long-term health of the watershed. With
a clear vision, a successful track record that spans more than twenty-five years, and the resources
to add several new staff, we are ideally poised to leverage greater support for our work to protect
and restore this California jewel for generations to come. The Development Director will be
central to the success of this effort by increasing our capacity to capitalize on funding
opportunities through membership, major donors, foundation and government grants, special
events, and planned giving. This individual will hire and supervise an event coordinator, manage
the direct mail consultant, and work closely with the staff and board to implement the plan and
reach our fundraising goals. For more information and a detailed job description, click here.
Acterra: San Francisquito Watershed Council Project Director

The San Francisquito Watershed Council is a program of Acterra devoted to fostering awareness,
protection and preservation of San Francisquito Creek and the watershed that supports it. Under
the supervision of Acterra’s Stewardship Director, the Watershed Council Project Director is
responsible for:
Project administration:
- Plans and executes work in the following program areas: volunteer (habitat restoration
and creek clean-up) workdays, Streamkeepers, invasive plant removal, and public.
- Collaborate with the five municipalities in the watershed on ways to expand the volunteer
workdays and Streamkeepers programs into new communities / projects.
- Coordinate with agencies and landowners to secure permits / permissions for projects in
the watershed.
- Work with Acterra’s Native Plant Nursery to plan and coordinate native planting
workdays.
Financial Administration:
- Take primary responsibility for sustaining the SFWC financially.
- Become familiar with the deliverables and timelines of SFWC’s diverse funding sources.
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- Coordinate activities outlined in all grants to make sure all grant deliverables are
completed, reported, and billed for on time.
- Provide all necessary financial documents, including timecards, expense reports, checks,
and invoices to Acterra’s business manager.
- Work with Acterra’s business manager to assign hours from staff timecards to specific
grant sources for project work done.
- Make sure match requirements are met and funding restrictions are respected.
- Monitor overall expenditures against organizational budget with assistance from
Acterra’s Stewardship Director and business manager.
- Pursue funders for delinquent payments when necessary.
- Write and send acknowledgement letters to donors as needed.
- Develop annual project budget with Acterra.
- Identify grant sources, write and submit proposals.
- Identify and pursue opportunities to diversify funding base.
Organizational leadership:
- Public outreach on behalf of SC: represent the Watershed Council to public agencies, the
press, volunteers and the general public.
- Be willing to provide technical information for projects related to watershed stewardship
or develop contacts among those working in local watersheds.
Communications Leadership Institute: Executive Director

The Communications Leadership Institute (CLI) is a national nonprofit dedicated to providing
organizations with the training and tools they need to increase their communications capacity
and use high-impact communications campaigns to further social change and achieve their goals.
CLI offers the gold standard in communications training to enable nonprofits to use their voices
in the most powerful way possible. CLI has four distinct programs: The SPIN Project,
communications capacity building for grass-roots, social justice organizations; CLEAR
(Communicating for Leadership, Effectiveness and Results), a year-long skills-building initiative
designed to help nonprofit leaders build a communications culture that supports their
organization’s goals and drives its mission; Grantmakers training; and Tailored Programs,
customized to suit the special needs of our philanthropic and nonprofit partners. Each of these
programs helps CLI fulfill its mission by providing unique personnel, skills and training tools.
With an annual budget of $2.3 million, CLI contracts as needed from its cadre of consultants
and its vast network of communications and public relations professionals to provide top-notch
training to its clients. It is an exciting time to work at CLI! The organization is currently
engaged in a strategic planning process to ensure programs are integrated, up-to-date and
correctly positioned to best meet the needs of its nonprofit clients. CLI is looking for a seasoned
Executive Director who can help with the transformation of the organization and move it into the
next level of success. The Executive Director will be directly involved in the strategic planning
process to establish the short and long term priorities and structure for CLI as well as helping to
execute the completed plan. For more information and a detailed job description, click here.
Trust for Public Land: Institutional Giving Manager

The Trust for Public Land (TPL) is a national, nonprofit, land conservation organization that
conserves land for people to enjoy as parks, community gardens, historic sites, rural lands, and
other natural places, ensuring livable communities for generations to come. The Institutional
Giving Manager is responsible for managing the institutional fundraising program for TPL's
National Programs. The manager works with National Programs and National Development staff
to understand funding needs, researches and identifies prospects, and develops and writes grant
proposals and reports. The manager collaborates with the Vice President for Development, and
other senior national staff as well as with regional institutional giving managers. For more
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Oakland Leaf: Grant Director

The mission of Oakland Leaf is to manifest creative educational environments for children,
youth, families and elders in the city of Oakland. Our programs derive their strength and beauty
from the interweaving of four essential strands: social justice, sustainable ecology, youth
empowerment and the arts. Oakland Leaf currently runs two after school programs in East
Oakland, Oakland Peace Camp summer program, Youth Roots critical media leadership
program, Love Cultivating Schoolyards, and the All Oakland Talent Show. Our programs are
funded through government grants and funds, foundations and individual donations. The Grant
Director will have the vision and adaptive capacities necessary to recognize new opportunities
consistent with our mission and play a leadership role in guiding the organization toward the
fulfillment of those opportunities. For more information and a detailed job description, click
here.
Blue Planet Run Foundation: Administrative Coordinator/Office Manager

The Blue Planet Run Foundation is a fun and exciting non-profit focused on building awareness
and funding projects that bring safe drinking water to people all over the world. In 2007, we
completed the first relay run around the world. We also produced a stunning coffee table book
that presents the water issues a billion plus people face and the solutions we have at our
fingertips. Please visit www.blueplanetrun.org to learn more. The Administrative
Coordinator/Office Manager is a part-time role with potential to grow into a full-time career. The
chosen candidate will be a key team member handling a wide variety of functions. We're in
search of a smart, resourceful person who’s passionate about making a positive difference in the
world to provide general administrative support and office management and to assist the CEO
and staff in a variety of tasks involving project development and program implementation. For
Ella Baker Center for Human Rights: Bay Area Organizer for the Green-Collar Jobs
Campaign
The Ella Baker Center for Human Rights is seeking a motivated and talented Bay Area
Organizer who will advocate for “green-collar” job opportunities in Oakland and the Bay Area.
The Organizer will run local campaigns and initiatives, organize events, and build networks that
unite diverse, cross-sector constituencies (including organized labor, environmental
organizations, community/social justice organizations, and green business). The position will
also manage day-to-day administrative systems and provide general program and research
support to the Campaign. A leading racial and social justice organization, the Ella Baker Center
is known for its innovation, boldness and tenacity. We are an 11-year-old non-profit strategy and
action center working for justice, opportunity and peace in urban America. Based in Oakland,
CA, we promote alternatives to violence and incarceration through cutting edge campaigns and
initiatives. The Green-Collar Jobs Campaign creates opportunities in the green economy for poor
people and people of color through policy advocacy, public outreach and pilot projects. In
Oakland, the Campaign anchors a multi-sector coalition called the Oakland Apollo Alliance and
spearheads a local demonstration project — the Oakland Green Jobs Corps — to showcase job
training that can provide "green pathways out of poverty." Statewide, the Campaign advocates
for green-collar job policy solutions for California, in partnership with major labor,
environmental, business, and education institutions. For more information, visit
www.ellabakercenter.org. Please send a cover letter and a resume summarizing your interest,
qualifications, and experience (with three references) to:
Ella Baker Center for Human Rights
c/o Green-Collar Jobs Campaign Opening
344 40th Street
Oakland, CA 94609
Fax: (510) 428-3940
E-mail: greenjob@ellabakercenter.org
(For e-mail, place “Bay Area Organizer Opening” in the subject line)
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Scientific Certification Systems: Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody Field
Auditor
Scientific Certification Systems is looking for people with a background in natural resources, an
interest in the FSC and a desire to work independently. SCS Chain of Custody Field Auditors
are contract positions who must manage a large number of clients within a geographical region.
The nature of this work is that contracts are occasional at first, and the practice quickly builds to
regular part-time and perhaps full-time work. You will travel to the offices, warehouses and
manufacturing facilities of our clients. On-site evaluations include a review of company
documentation and handling procedures, manufacturing reports and purchase and sales
documentation. You will conduct meetings and interviews with relevant staff. Detailed reports
of the assessments must be written and submitted within a timely manner. The ideal candidate is
willing to work on an as-needed part-time basis, and able to make numerous short trips (typical
audits are same-day or overnight trips). You must be able to effectively manage multiple client
relationships, and have superb organizational and communication skills. Ongoing training is
provided by SCS. For more information and a detailed job description, click here.
National Radio Project / Making Contact: Associate Director

National Radio Project / Making Contact seeks a person with a passion for organizational
development and fundraising, networking, growing their leadership talents, and creating a world
where peace and social justice are paramount. Founded in 1994, National Radio Project is a
nonprofit that produces the nationally syndicated weekly progressive radio program Making
Contact. Our high quality public- affairs radio programs and documentaries are broadcast by 200
radio stations in the U.S. Canada, Ireland and South Africa; thousands more listen via our
website and podcasts. We train community members and journalists in radio production skills
and collaborate with activist groups to create movement-building media. In 2007 the Society of
Professional Journalists Northern California Chapter honored us with two awards for excellence
in journalism. We are a respected organization with a solid infrastructure and strategies, an
active board and a supportive culture of fundraising. With those pieces in place, we have created
this new position for a passionate activist with solid organizational/administrative and
fundraising skills to help us reach our ambitious yet realistic and achievable goals. Our main
income source is individual supporters (75% including donor advised). We also receive funding
from small foundations and our growing fee for service business. We have a balanced budget and
a small cash reserve. Our human resources are varied including a small diverse staff and pool of
contractors, as well as committed volunteers across the country and grassroots community
partners who value our work. This is a position in which an emerging social-change leader can
learn new skills, and hone existing skills in project management, effective networking and
fundraising. This position could evolve in a variety of ways depending on one’s skills and
interests. Funds have been set aside for training classes for the new hire and there will be
opportunity for mentoring from staff, board and advisors. The person will be based in our office
in Oakland, California. We seek an energetic detail-oriented person to work in true partnership
with the Executive Director, to expand our solid base of grassroots support and take the
organization to the next level of activities and impact. For more information and a detailed job
Breast Cancer Fund: Communications Coordinator

The Breast Cancer Fund (BCF) is the leading national organization focused on preventing breast
cancer by eliminating its environmental causes. BCF mobilizes the public to secure the changes
needed to stop this devastating epidemic through public education, policy initiatives, corporate
accountability campaigns, media and communications strategies, outdoor challenges, and other
innovative programs. To learn more, visit www.breastcancerfund.org. BCF’s communications
department is an expanding, dynamic team that handles media relations, advertising, marketing,
branding, messaging, Web presence and publications for the organization, its programmatic
initiatives and its major events. We are seeking a Communications Coordinator who will focus
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on helping to develop and implement effective media outreach strategies and activities. For
Union of Concerned Scientists: California Program Assistant

The Union of Concerned Scientists seeks an efficient, organized and energetic individual to
provide a broad range of administrative support for the programs in our California office. This is
an opportunity for the right individual to contribute skills and talents to a high quality, mission
driven team. The Union of Concerned Scientists is the leading science-based nonprofit working
for a healthy environment and a safer world. UCS was founded in 1969 and currently has a
membership and activist base of over 100,000, a staff of over 125, and offices in Cambridge
(MA), Washington DC, Chicago, and Berkeley (CA). The Berkeley office focuses on clean
vehicles, renewable energy, and climate change issues. For more information and a detailed job
Farallones Marine Sanctuary Association: Executive Director

The Farallones Marine Sanctuary Association (FMSA) is a non-profit membership organization
whose mission is to support and protect the resources of the Gulf of the Farallones National
Marine Sanctuary. We have a Cooperating Agreement with a National Marine Sanctuary, which
occupies over 1200 square miles of rich and diverse marine habitat off the northern California
coast, and our mission includes running programs under contract with them. As examples, over
100 FMSA volunteers monitor dozens of beaches as part of the Beach Watch program which
provides valuable data for the Sanctuary; our education programs bring area youth to the coast,
to explore and learn about the Sanctuary in a hands-on fashion; and a priority FY ’09 program
launch entails locating marine debris. All of these efforts provide critical teaching and outreach
to the community, while in service to the Sanctuary. The FMSA Executive Director is
responsible for overseeing agreements with the Marine Sanctuary and developing a productive
working relationship with the Sanctuary Manager, while being responsive to the FMSA Board of
Trustees. The Executive Director will manage an operating budget of $700,000 and will direct a
staff of 10. Leadership in non-profit fundraising is essential; grant-writing skills and financial
reporting skills are paramount. Candidates should be able to adeptly communicate and liaison
with major donors, foundations, members, and volunteers alike. A key role of the Executive
Director is to represent FMSA to the public, to NGO allies and to our Marine Sanctuary partners.
A firm commitment to environmental protection is a vital requirement as well. For more
The Pacific Forest Trust: Accountant

Since 1993, the Pacific Forest Trust (PFT), a non-profit corporation, has been working to
preserve, enhance and restore America’s vast and vital private forests – while safeguarding their
many public benefits – through education, innovation and collaboration. PFT is recognized
nationally as an authority on the conservation of private, working forestlands and its success is
reflected by organizational growth. Currently PFT is seeking to employ a qualified accountant to
join its financial team. For more information and a detailed job description, click here.
The Bay Institute of San Francisco: Executive Director

The Bay Institute, (www.bay.org) a 501(c) (3) organization in Marin County, California, seeks a
visionary leader with demonstrated success in non-profit leadership and management for the
position of Executive Director. The candidate must be an experienced and successful fundraiser,
particularly in the area of major gifts. The ability to build coalitions and sustain collaborative
work between The Bay Institute and other local environmental, scientific and educational
organizations is critical. The candidate must be a proven manager, with a record of leading and
motivating a talented and dedicated team. Strong financial management skills are necessary, with
experience in developing and managing non-profit budgets and financial operations. S/he should
be an accomplished communicator and spokesperson, with excellent oral and written skills, who
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can represent The Bay Institute effectively to donors, key partners, the media, and the public. For
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy: Registration & Office Coordinator (Crissy Field
Center)
Interested in multicultural and environmental change? The Crissy Field Center, a partnership of
the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and the National Park Service, is looking for a
Registration Coordinator who’s primary responsibility will be to answer inquiries via email and
phone and to register program participants using the Center’s customer relations database-
Salesforce. Overlooking a restored tidal marsh, the Center focuses on the convergence of the
urban and natural environment through multicultural perspectives. Its mission is to encourage
new generations to become bold leaders for healthy communities, thriving parks, a more
environmentally just society. Housed in a historic and sustainably renovated building, the Crissy
Field Center’s facilities include a media lab, resource library, arts workshop, science lab,
gathering room and teaching kitchen in addition to a café and bookstore. Since its opening in
May 2001, the Center has served over 600,000 through school field trips, public workshops, after
school programs, events, summer camps, and more. The Golden Gate National Parks
Conservancy is a nonprofit organization that has worked for 25 years to help preserve the Golden
Gate National Parks and enhance the public’s awareness and enjoyment of these areas. The Parks
Conservancy works hand-in-hand with the National Park Service to revitalize park sites, enlist
volunteers, support educational programs, develop community programs and offer services to
park visitors. For more information and a detailed job description, click here.
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC): Ocean’s Policy Analyst

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a global non-profit environmental
organization with more than 1.2 million members and online activists. We have offices in New
York, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Beijing, China. Our staff of
over 350 includes lawyers, scientists, economists, and policy experts who work to protect the
environment and public health through advocacy and education. NRDC is seeking a full-time
staff policy analyst to work on ocean protection issues in the Pacific, preferably in our San
Francisco office but potentially in Santa Monica. We are seeking a policy analyst with a master’s
degree and 5 to 10 years of experience in resource protection and campaign management to join
our Pacific Oceans team. Through our Oceans Program, we advocate for sustainable fisheries,
the protection of marine wildlife and healthy ecosystems, and improved water quality. For more
Collaborative for High Performance Schools: Green Building Program Manager for
Schools
The Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS, pronounced "chips") is a non-profit
organization dedicated to building a new generation of K-12 schools that are high performance,
green, healthy learning environments for children. CHPS members include state agencies, utility
partners, manufacturers, design firms and school districts. CHPS administers a variety of
programs to promote “greener” and healthier schools through design, construction and operation.
Collaborative for High Performance Schools: California Green Building School

Coordinator
The Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS, pronounced "chips") is a non-profit
organization dedicated to building a new generation of K-12 schools that are high performance,
green, healthy learning environments for children. CHPS members include state agencies, utility
partners, manufacturers, design firms and school districts. CHPS administers a variety of
programs to promote “greener” and healthier schools through design, construction and operation.
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Greenbelt Alliance: Executive Assistant

Greenbelt Alliance, the San Francisco Bay Area’s advocate for open spaces and vibrant places,
seeks an experienced candidate for the position of Field Representative based in Marin County.
The Executive Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative support to Greenbelt
Alliance’s Executive Director and programmatic support as needed. For more information and a
San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory: Executive Director

The San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory is looking for a visionary leader with a successful track
record to lead our growing organization. The Bird Observatory is a small, non-profit
organization with 26 years of experience conducting avian research in the San Francisco Bay
area. This research contributes to land management decisions that address local conservation
challenges of concern to resource agencies, policymakers, and California citizens. In addition to
our 26 years of riparian research and breeding population studies of colonial water birds and
California gulls, our staff participates on the South Bay Salt Pond Science Team and the San
Francisco Bay Area Upland Habitat Goals Focus Teams. Through our Outreach program, we
actively provide opportunities for people to be directly involved in the natural history and
science of the San Francisco Bay Area, expanding their appreciation for the local environment.
The Bird Observatory considers its team of 100 long-standing, dedicated volunteers part of its
family and they greatly enhance the reach of our science. For more information and a detailed
job description, click here.
Tetra Tech: Various Openings

Tetra Tech is a national environmental consulting firm that offers excellent benefits and exciting
career development prospects. We are searching for teamwork-oriented professionals to help
meet our expanding needs. If you are a professional who desires to maximize your potential, we
invite you to apply for the following immediate openings in our San Francisco, Boulder, and
Honolulu offices. To submit a resume, please use the links to the Monster.com site in each job
title at http://www.ttsfo.com/careers/index.htm.
Senior NEPA/CEQA Project Manager – San Francisco
Requires minimum of 5 years of experience managing NEPA, CEQA, or natural resource
management projects. Minimum of a BA/BS degree in environmental
engineering/planning/science/chemistry/geology or related field. Excellent writing and
communication skills. Must be computer literate and have strong working knowledge of
MS Office. Advanced degree and experience supervising employees, marketing, and performing
QA/QC reviews are pluses. Responsibilities include project management of NEPA and CEQA
reports, including EISs, EIRs, EAs, ISs, FONSIs, and Neg Decs and associated tasks. Maintain
project schedules and monitoring project budgets. Prepare project cost estimates, scopes of work,
and technical approaches. Identify and allocate staff resources and manage subcontractors.
Identify necessary investigations and studies required to support impact analysis reports.
Coordinate with clients and subcontractors to ensure project completion and to identify out-of-
scope work and require contract modifications. Participate in marketing efforts and lead focused
marketing initiatives. Supervise up to 5 junior staff. Travel up to 20 percent.
Senior Biologist/Project Manager – San Francisco
Work would include report preparation, field work, project management, and marketing across
the western United States. Existing clients include federal, state, and local government agencies
and the private sector across the Pacific Coast, Great Basin, Rocky Mountains, Midwest, Alaska,
and Hawaii. Projects include EAs, EISs, Resource Management Plans, permitting (Section 401,
404, and/or 1602), wetland delineation, restoration plans, Biological Assessments, Habitat
Conservation Plans, habitat assessments, and wildlife and vegetation surveys.
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APRIL 2008 NEWSLETTER

Bike to Work Day: Thursday May 15, 2008............................................................................. 35

Upcoming WEN Event (Green Jobs): Thursday, May 15, 2008

WEN Member Spotlight

Cost: $30 at door, $25 general, $20 SBA members.

Complexity and Sustainability Workshops: April 17, 2008

UAS Community Connect: Friday, April 18, 2008

Saving the Sierra Broadcast: Saturday, April 19, 2008

Time: 10am - Noon.

Volunteer: Earth Day Shoreline Clean-up: Saturday, April 19, 2008

Volunteer: Wildcat Creek Clean-up: Saturday, April 19, 2008

Volunteer: San Pablo Creek Clean-up: Saturday, April 19, 2008

Workshop: Sustainable Landscape Design: Saturday, April 19, 2008

Workshop: Complete-Diet Mini-Farming: Saturday, April 19, 2008

Workshop: Double-Digging and Bed Preparation: Saturday, April 19, 2008

Festival: "Earth Day 2008 in Alameda": Saturday, April 19, 2008

Volunteer: Oakland Earth Day: Saturday, April 19, 2008

Time: 11am - 4pm.

Woodside Environment Fest: Sunday, April 20, 2008

McLaren Park Earth Day: Sunday, April 20, 2008

Green Apple Festival: Sunday, April 20, 2008

Cancer Prevention Cooking Demo/Lecture Series: Monday, April 21st, 2008

A Benefit for Women's Earth Alliance: Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Location: Green Building Exchange, 305 Main Street, Redwood City.

Time: 7:30pm - 9:15pm.

Cost: $150-$250 sliding scale, some work trade available.

Volunteer: Weed Removal at Cerrito Creek: Saturday, April 26, 2008

Info: 510-531-2665, http://www.compassionatecooks.com/ .

Cancer Prevention Cooking Demo/Lecture Series: Monday, April 28th, 2008

EECOM Presents “Last Child in the Woods”: Thursday, May 1, 2008

Green Business Networking Lunch: Thursday, May 1, 2008

Sustainable Enterprise Conference: Friday, May 2, 2008

Graduate Research Symposium: Saturday, May 3rd, 2008

3rd Annual People Paddle for AIDS: Sunday, May 4, 2008

Bringing Back the Natives Tour: Sunday, May 4, 2008

Championing Sustainability: A Creative Forum for Organizational Change Leaders:

Bike Day at the Farmer’s Market: Saturday, May 10th, 2008

Bike to Work Day: Thursday May 15, 2008

Beyond Compliance: Regulatory Compliance Specialist/Environmental Attorney

David and Lucile Packard Foundation: Several Openings

Pollinator Partnership: Communications Coordinator/Office Manager

Fenton Communications: Account Director

Fenton Communications: Vice President

Pacific Environment: Foundation Relations Manager

East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy: Executive Director

City of El Cerrito: Environmental Services Internship

Build It Green: GreenPoint Rated Program Associate

The Northern Sierra Partnership: Campaign Manager

Mother Jones: Associate Director of Development

Rainforest Action Network: Membership/ Fundraising Internship

Sierra Club: Development & Fundraising Assistant

Save The Bay: Various Openings

San Francisco County Transportation Authority: Parking Surveyor

Global Fund for Women: Various Openings

Student Conservation Association: Partnership Representative

Energy Foundation: China Program Associate

Hesperian Foundation: Communications and Publicity Coordinator

The Bridgespan Group: Receptionist

San Francisco Bicycle Coalition: Various Openings

Women’s Foundation of California: Executive Administrator

Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation: Various Openings

ICLEI: Human Resources Director