Students are free this year at the San Francisco Green Festival, April 10th and 11th!
http://www.greenfestivals.org/san-francisco-spring/
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
The San Francisco Public Library Events Pertaining to Sustainability this Month!
6 MARCH, SATURDAY
*Rooftop Gardening - Do you find yourself gazing out across the urban landscape imagining a roofscape of lush green and food producing gardens? In this workshop we will showcase inspiring roof gardens from around the world, discuss the many environmental and health benefits, introduce various methods and technologies and demonstrate how to build your own self-watering container so you can be a part of roofscape transformation here in the Bay Area. Teacher Maya Donelson is a sustainability and food production systems designer/educator dedicated to the sustainable transformation of our built environment. In partnership with Garden for the Environment. This is a Green Stacks program.
Noe Valley Branch Library, 2-3 p.m.
451 Jersey St. (near Castro)
9 MARCH, TUESDAY
*Container Gardening - Container gardening can provide a solution for the urban gardener with little space, as well as adding a new element to a garden that needs some rejuvenation. Join us for this workshop as we'll discuss types of containers to use, and what kinds of soil and plants do best in them! In partnership with Garden for the Environment. This is a Green Stacks program.
Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial Branch Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
1 José Sarria Court (16th Street near Market)
9 MARCH, TUESDAY
*Urban Composting: Solutions for Your Organic Waste! - A fun workshop teaching basic composting methods. Learn how to build your own worm compost bin from recycled materials and how to turn your food scraps or fallen leaves into "gardener’s black gold.” Teacher Amy Kessler is a GFE-certified instructor who has taught Bay Area compost workshops since 2002. In partnership with Garden for the Environment. This is a Green Stacks program.
Bernal Heights Branch Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
500 Cortland Ave. (near Moultrie)
13 MARCH, SATURDAY
Author Pam Peirce: Golden Gate Gardening - Pam Peirce, author of Golden Gate Gardening: The Complete Guide to Year-Round Food Gardening in the San Francisco Bay Area & Coastal California, talks about the newly-published revision of the classic guide. Copies of the book will be available to purchase for the author to sign. Co-sponsored by the Business, Science & Technology Center and the Stegner Environmental Center. A Green Stacks program.
Main Library, Lower Level, Latino/Hispanic Community Meeting Room, 1-3 p.m.
100 Larkin St. (at Grove)
14 MARCH, SUNDAY
*Author Lierre Keith: The Vegetarian Myth - Lierre Keith, the author of the controversial book, The Vegetarian Myth: Food, Justice, and Sustainability, examines the destructive history of industrial agriculture and maintains that, in order to save the planet, food must come from within living communities. Keith champions eating locally and sustainably and encourages those with the resources to grow their own food. She further examines the moral issues from eating—or not eating—animals. Through her deeply personal narrative of someone who practiced veganism for 20 years, she discusses alternatives to industrial farming and reveals the risks of a vegan diet. Sponsored by the Stegner Environmental Center. A Green Stacks program.
Main Library, Lower Level, Latino/Hispanic Community Meeting Room, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
100 Larkin St. (at Grove)
16 MARCH, TUESDAY
Dirt! The Movie – This documentary offers a colorful combination of animation, vignettes and personal accounts to teach us about dirt. A panel discussion follows the screening. Presented in conjunction with ITVS Community Cinema.
Main Library, Lower Level, Koret Auditorium, 5:45-7:30 p.m.
100 Larkin St. (at Grove)
24 MARCH, WEDNESDAY
*Planting a Victory Garden - Learn the basics of home victory gardening in the ground or in containers from garden expert and SF native Dennis Granahan, who works at a local plant nursery and has a degree in ornamental horticulture. This is a Green Stacks program.
Richmond Branch Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
100 Larkin St. (at Grove)
27 MARCH, SATURDAY
*Planting a Victory Garden - Learn the basics of home victory gardening in the ground or in containers from garden expert and S.F. native Dennis Granahan, who works at a local plant nursery and has a degree in ornamental horticulture. This is a Green Stacks program.
Western Addition Branch Library, 2-3 p.m.
1550 Scott St. (at Geary)
31 MARCH, WEDNESDAY
Author Novella Carpenter: Farm City - Urban and rural collide in this wry, inspiring memoir of a woman who turned a vacant lot in downtown Oakland into a thriving farm. For anyone who has ever grown herbs on their windowsill, tomatoes on their fire escape, or obsessed over the offerings at the local farmers' market, Carpenter's story will capture your heart. Farm City, the March/April On the Same Page reading selection, is an unforgettable memoir, full of hilarious moments, fascinating farmers' tips, and a great deal of heart. Join us for this reading and book signing with Novella Carpenter. Book sales by Red Hill Books. This is a Green Stacks program.
Bernal Heights Branch Library, 7-8 p.m.
500 Cortland Ave. (near Moultrie)
*Rooftop Gardening - Do you find yourself gazing out across the urban landscape imagining a roofscape of lush green and food producing gardens? In this workshop we will showcase inspiring roof gardens from around the world, discuss the many environmental and health benefits, introduce various methods and technologies and demonstrate how to build your own self-watering container so you can be a part of roofscape transformation here in the Bay Area. Teacher Maya Donelson is a sustainability and food production systems designer/educator dedicated to the sustainable transformation of our built environment. In partnership with Garden for the Environment. This is a Green Stacks program.
Noe Valley Branch Library, 2-3 p.m.
451 Jersey St. (near Castro)
9 MARCH, TUESDAY
*Container Gardening - Container gardening can provide a solution for the urban gardener with little space, as well as adding a new element to a garden that needs some rejuvenation. Join us for this workshop as we'll discuss types of containers to use, and what kinds of soil and plants do best in them! In partnership with Garden for the Environment. This is a Green Stacks program.
Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial Branch Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
1 José Sarria Court (16th Street near Market)
9 MARCH, TUESDAY
*Urban Composting: Solutions for Your Organic Waste! - A fun workshop teaching basic composting methods. Learn how to build your own worm compost bin from recycled materials and how to turn your food scraps or fallen leaves into "gardener’s black gold.” Teacher Amy Kessler is a GFE-certified instructor who has taught Bay Area compost workshops since 2002. In partnership with Garden for the Environment. This is a Green Stacks program.
Bernal Heights Branch Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
500 Cortland Ave. (near Moultrie)
13 MARCH, SATURDAY
Author Pam Peirce: Golden Gate Gardening - Pam Peirce, author of Golden Gate Gardening: The Complete Guide to Year-Round Food Gardening in the San Francisco Bay Area & Coastal California, talks about the newly-published revision of the classic guide. Copies of the book will be available to purchase for the author to sign. Co-sponsored by the Business, Science & Technology Center and the Stegner Environmental Center. A Green Stacks program.
Main Library, Lower Level, Latino/Hispanic Community Meeting Room, 1-3 p.m.
100 Larkin St. (at Grove)
14 MARCH, SUNDAY
*Author Lierre Keith: The Vegetarian Myth - Lierre Keith, the author of the controversial book, The Vegetarian Myth: Food, Justice, and Sustainability, examines the destructive history of industrial agriculture and maintains that, in order to save the planet, food must come from within living communities. Keith champions eating locally and sustainably and encourages those with the resources to grow their own food. She further examines the moral issues from eating—or not eating—animals. Through her deeply personal narrative of someone who practiced veganism for 20 years, she discusses alternatives to industrial farming and reveals the risks of a vegan diet. Sponsored by the Stegner Environmental Center. A Green Stacks program.
Main Library, Lower Level, Latino/Hispanic Community Meeting Room, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
100 Larkin St. (at Grove)
16 MARCH, TUESDAY
Dirt! The Movie – This documentary offers a colorful combination of animation, vignettes and personal accounts to teach us about dirt. A panel discussion follows the screening. Presented in conjunction with ITVS Community Cinema.
Main Library, Lower Level, Koret Auditorium, 5:45-7:30 p.m.
100 Larkin St. (at Grove)
24 MARCH, WEDNESDAY
*Planting a Victory Garden - Learn the basics of home victory gardening in the ground or in containers from garden expert and SF native Dennis Granahan, who works at a local plant nursery and has a degree in ornamental horticulture. This is a Green Stacks program.
Richmond Branch Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
100 Larkin St. (at Grove)
27 MARCH, SATURDAY
*Planting a Victory Garden - Learn the basics of home victory gardening in the ground or in containers from garden expert and S.F. native Dennis Granahan, who works at a local plant nursery and has a degree in ornamental horticulture. This is a Green Stacks program.
Western Addition Branch Library, 2-3 p.m.
1550 Scott St. (at Geary)
31 MARCH, WEDNESDAY
Author Novella Carpenter: Farm City - Urban and rural collide in this wry, inspiring memoir of a woman who turned a vacant lot in downtown Oakland into a thriving farm. For anyone who has ever grown herbs on their windowsill, tomatoes on their fire escape, or obsessed over the offerings at the local farmers' market, Carpenter's story will capture your heart. Farm City, the March/April On the Same Page reading selection, is an unforgettable memoir, full of hilarious moments, fascinating farmers' tips, and a great deal of heart. Join us for this reading and book signing with Novella Carpenter. Book sales by Red Hill Books. This is a Green Stacks program.
Bernal Heights Branch Library, 7-8 p.m.
500 Cortland Ave. (near Moultrie)
Ecology Emerges: A Public Conversation
31 MARCH, WEDNESDAY
Ecology Emerges: The History of Environmental Activism in the SF Bay Area - A public conversation on the role of the Bay Area as a demonstration site and incubator of various experiments that informed and shaped the national and international ecological movements. The panelists will also explore the "dark side" of the Bay Area's trend-setting role: biotech, war, development and the failure of regionalism and planning.
Main Library, Lower Level, Koret Auditorium, 6-7:50 p.m.
100 Larkin St. (at Grove)
other events at the public library that may be of interest:
http://www.nextreads.com/v.aspx?SI=457741&E=koridean@hotmail.com&S=337&N=236966&ID=241628&NL=11623
Ecology Emerges: The History of Environmental Activism in the SF Bay Area - A public conversation on the role of the Bay Area as a demonstration site and incubator of various experiments that informed and shaped the national and international ecological movements. The panelists will also explore the "dark side" of the Bay Area's trend-setting role: biotech, war, development and the failure of regionalism and planning.
Main Library, Lower Level, Koret Auditorium, 6-7:50 p.m.
100 Larkin St. (at Grove)
other events at the public library that may be of interest:
http://www.nextreads.com/v.aspx?SI=457741&E=koridean@hotmail.com&S=337&N=236966&ID=241628&NL=11623
9th Annual CA HIGHER EDUCATION SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE
9th Annual CA HIGHER EDUCATION SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE Hosted by LA Community College District (Formerly called the UC, CSU, CCC Sustainability Conference)
June 20th-23rd, 2010 at Los Angeles Trade Technical College
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Presentation and Poster Proposals Due: March 10th, 2010
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The CA Higher Education Sustainability Conference and Los Angeles Community College District encourages you to submit a proposal to present at our upcoming conference. The conference was established in 2001 for the exchange of best practices between people engaged in, or seeking to learn more about, campus sustainability from teaching and academic research to all aspects of campus operations.
This year's conference seeks to highlight innovative examples and best practices in the following areas:
- Energy
- Food Systems
- Green Building New Construction
- Green Building Operations, Maintenance, and Innovations
- Institutionalizing Sustainability Climate Action Planning
- Healthcare
- Procurement and Business Services
- Research and Curriculum
- Social Equity
- Student Affairs
- Student Activism and Leadership (Check out our Student Convergence on June 23rd,2010)
- Transportation
- Waste Reduction and Recycling
- Water
- Green Industry Track (New!)
- Exhibitor Show Presentations (New!)
What are we looking for?
- Interactive and creatively designed presentations
- Best practices proven on California Campuses
- Proposals that are directly relevant and exciting to campus faculty, staff, and/or students
Please also see:
Speaker Guidelines (attached)
Who Should Submit?
- Campus operations and planning staff
- Faculty and academic researchers
- Campus administrators
- College and university students
- Providers of the products and services delivered to colleges (New!)
* This year we are encouraging our industry partners to submit presentations to our newly added Green Industry Track and Exhibitor Show Presentations.
Compensation
- One speaker per accepted proposal will be given a speaker's discount in all tracks except in the Green Industry Track and Exhibitor Show Presentations. In the later two tracks, speakers must register at the industry rate.
- Student speakers will get free admission, but will be responsible for their own housing and travel.
- All speakers will be required to register and pay to attend the conference. This year, we will offer one day passes for speakers only attending a single day or session.
DEADLINES:
Proposals due: March 10th, 2010
Conference dates: June 20th-23rd, 2010
Ready to submit?
Fill out the call for proposals form (attached)
The proposal form will soon be available for electronic submission at: http://2010higheredsustainabilityconference.org/, but don't wait to get started on your proposal!
If you choose to submit before the electronic submission form is available, please email your form as an attachment to katie.maynard@2010sustconf.org
Please also consider applying for the Energy Efficiency Best Practice Awards Competition. Application forms now available.
More information, please visit:
http://2010higheredsustainabilityconference.org/
Questions: Call Katie Maynard, 805-448-5111 or email katie.maynard@2010sustconf.org
June 20th-23rd, 2010 at Los Angeles Trade Technical College
---------------------------
Presentation and Poster Proposals Due: March 10th, 2010
---------------------------
The CA Higher Education Sustainability Conference and Los Angeles Community College District encourages you to submit a proposal to present at our upcoming conference. The conference was established in 2001 for the exchange of best practices between people engaged in, or seeking to learn more about, campus sustainability from teaching and academic research to all aspects of campus operations.
This year's conference seeks to highlight innovative examples and best practices in the following areas:
- Energy
- Food Systems
- Green Building New Construction
- Green Building Operations, Maintenance, and Innovations
- Institutionalizing Sustainability Climate Action Planning
- Healthcare
- Procurement and Business Services
- Research and Curriculum
- Social Equity
- Student Affairs
- Student Activism and Leadership (Check out our Student Convergence on June 23rd,2010)
- Transportation
- Waste Reduction and Recycling
- Water
- Green Industry Track (New!)
- Exhibitor Show Presentations (New!)
What are we looking for?
- Interactive and creatively designed presentations
- Best practices proven on California Campuses
- Proposals that are directly relevant and exciting to campus faculty, staff, and/or students
Please also see:
Speaker Guidelines (attached)
Who Should Submit?
- Campus operations and planning staff
- Faculty and academic researchers
- Campus administrators
- College and university students
- Providers of the products and services delivered to colleges (New!)
* This year we are encouraging our industry partners to submit presentations to our newly added Green Industry Track and Exhibitor Show Presentations.
Compensation
- One speaker per accepted proposal will be given a speaker's discount in all tracks except in the Green Industry Track and Exhibitor Show Presentations. In the later two tracks, speakers must register at the industry rate.
- Student speakers will get free admission, but will be responsible for their own housing and travel.
- All speakers will be required to register and pay to attend the conference. This year, we will offer one day passes for speakers only attending a single day or session.
DEADLINES:
Proposals due: March 10th, 2010
Conference dates: June 20th-23rd, 2010
Ready to submit?
Fill out the call for proposals form (attached)
The proposal form will soon be available for electronic submission at: http://2010higheredsustainabilityconference.org/, but don't wait to get started on your proposal!
If you choose to submit before the electronic submission form is available, please email your form as an attachment to katie.maynard@2010sustconf.org
Please also consider applying for the Energy Efficiency Best Practice Awards Competition. Application forms now available.
More information, please visit:
http://2010higheredsustainabilityconference.org/
Questions: Call Katie Maynard, 805-448-5111 or email katie.maynard@2010sustconf.org
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