September 2007 Newsletter San Francisco Bay Area Women's Environmental Network

Women’s Environmental Network
SEPTEMBER 2007 NEWSLETTER

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ANNOUNCEMENTS..................................................................................................................... 4
WEN Presents “How Local Food Can Reduce Your Global Impact”: Tuesday, October
2, 2007............................................................................................................................. 4
Workshops: Solar Living Institute .................................................................................. 4
WEN Email List.............................................................................................................. 4
EVENTS ......................................................................................................................................... 6
35th Sustainable Earth Forum Education Program: September 2007- February 2008... 6
Women's Intro to Grid-Tied PV: Saturday, September 15, 2007 - Sunday, September
16, 2007........................................................................................................................... 6
Oakland Creek to Bay Day on Coastal Cleanup Day: Saturday, September 15, 2007... 6
Alternative Materials Seminar: Cob and Strawbale: Saturday, September 15, 2007 .... 6
Save the Bay: Remove Trash from Former Salt Pond: Saturday, September 15, 2007 . 7
Talk: Gardening with the Plants of California: Monday, September 17, 2007 ............ 12
Deadline: Call For Abstracts: Salmonid Restoration: Tuesday, September 18, 2007 .. 13
Residential Green Building Workshop: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 .................. 14
EcoMetro Guide Launch Party & Green Drinks: Wednesday, September 19, 2007.... 14
Under the Canopy: 3rd Annual Forest Ethics Wine Tasting & Auction: Wednesday,
September 19, 2007 ...................................................................................................... 14
AIA Film Series: Blue Vinyl (2002): Wednesday, September 19, 2007..................... 15
Bay Gourmet/Environment and Natural Resources: Wednesday, September 19, 200715
Workshop: Find Your Dream Job in Green Building: Wednesday, September 19, 2007
....................................................................................................................................... 15
UAS Green Movie Night -'We Are Traffic!' and 'Winning the Oil Endgame': Thursday,
September 20, 2007 ...................................................................................................... 17
Meeting: East Bay Biodiesel Homebrewer's Club: Thursday, September 20, 2007 .... 17
Commercial Green Building Workshop: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 ................ 18
2nd Annual Berkeley Sustainability Summit: Friday, September 21, 2007 ................. 18
2007 Climate All Stars Conference: Friday, September 21, 2007................................ 18
Overview of Environmental Laws and Regulations: Friday, September 21, 2007 ...... 18
California Watershed Network Forum: Friday, September 21, 2007........................... 19
West Coast Green: Thursday, September 20- Saturday, September 22, 2007 ............. 19
West Coast Green Worldchanging Party: Friday, September 21, 2007 ....................... 20
Workshop: Edible Gardening in Containers: Saturday, September 22, 2007............... 22
San Francisco Green Home Tour: Sunday September 23, 2007 .................................. 23
San Francisco Build It Green Home Tour: Sunday, September 23, 2007 .................... 24
Hike: A Day by San Pablo Bay with Bay Nature & Friends: Sunday, September 23,
2007............................................................................................................................... 24
Educator Resource Fair: Monday, September 24, 2007 ............................................... 25
Living EcoCity Salon: Monday September 24, 2007 ................................................... 26
Green Business Recognition Event: Monday, September 24, 2007 ............................. 26
Speaker and Discussion: Global Warming and the Bay Area: Monday, September 24,
2007............................................................................................................................... 26
Happy Anniversary AB 32:Public-Private Solutions to Climate Change: Tuesday,
September 25, 2007 ...................................................................................................... 27
America’s Most Cherished Places in Jeopardy: Wednesday, September 26, 2007...... 27
Workshop: Adapting to the Impacts of a Changing Climate: Wednesday, September
26, 2007......................................................................................................................... 27
Green Tools for Health Schools Conference: Thursday September 27, 2007.............. 28
Green Building Talk: Donovan Rypkema: Thursday, September 27, 2007 ................. 29
Nomination Deadline: Marin Environmental Leadership Award: Thursday, September
27, 2007......................................................................................................................... 29
World Veg Festival in San Francisco, Sept 29-30, 2007.............................................. 31
GIRLS, Inc. presents Women of Taste: Saturday, September 29, 2007....................... 31
Seminar: Creating an Ecological House: Saturday, September 29, 2007..................... 32
Workshop: Hands-on Biodiesel Homebrewing: Saturday, September 29, 2007.......... 32
Bay Area Lady Lawyers League: Sunday September 30, 2007 ................................... 33
Residential Retreat: Making a Difference: Creating A Sustainable World: Sunday,
September 30, 2007 ...................................................................................................... 34
Benefit: BBQ & Harvest Party with Wildlife Associates: Sunday, September 30, 2007
....................................................................................................................................... 34
Women Who Light the Dark: Monday, October 1, 2007 ............................................. 34
Introduction to Recycling: Monday, October 1-Wednesday, October 3, 2007 ............ 34
Laurie Marker and the Wild Cheetahs of Namibia: Wednesday, October 3, 2007 ...... 35
Solar Analysis Boot Camp: Thursday October 4, 2007................................................ 35
LUNAFEST National Premiere: Thursday, October 4, 2007....................................... 35
Sustainable Business Alliance Monthly Lunch: Friday, October 5, 2007.................... 36
Acterra's Solar Homes Tour, Workshop & Vendor Fair: Saturday October 6, 2007 ... 36
Hazardous Waste Management: Tuesday, October 9, 2007 ......................................... 36
Women's Initiative Leadership Luncheon: Tuesday, October 9, 2007......................... 37
Global Warming: What It Means for You: Thursday, October 11, 2007 ..................... 37
UC Berkeley Food & Farming Film Series: Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007 ......................... 37
Free E-Waste Recycling Events: Friday - Sunday, October 12-14, 2007 ................... 38
How to Keep Your Green Building Green: October 12, 2007, 1 to 4:30 PM .............. 38
Energy-Efficient Windows for Residential Customers: Saturday October 13, 2007 ... 38
Hike for Breast Cancer Prevention: Sunday, October 14, 2007 ................................... 39
Climate Protection Leadership Group: Thursday, October 18, 2007 ........................... 39
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo: Free E-waste Collection Event: Saturday, October 20,
2007............................................................................................................................... 40
Idealist Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good: Monday, October 29, 2007 ......... 40
Environmental Laws and Auditing: Friday, November 2 and Saturday, November 3,
2007............................................................................................................................... 40
The 1982 Warren County Protests: Environmental Justice 25 Years After Warren
County Symposium, Friday, November 16, 2007 ........................................................ 41
JOBS ______ ........................................................................................................................ 43
California Public Utilities Commission: Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst and
Utilities Engineer .......................................................................................................... 43
Bay Area Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): Green Connection/
Community Real Estate Development Assistant Program Officer............................... 44
The Coral Reef Alliance: Communications Manager................................................... 44
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation: Local Grantmaking Director................... 44
Design Action Collective: Graphic/Web Designer....................................................... 45
Hesperian Foundation: Institutional Fundraising Manager .......................................... 45
Hesperian Foundation: Executive/Administrative Assistant ........................................ 46
Build It Green: Development Associate ....................................................................... 46
Donordigital: Online Marketing Director ..................................................................... 46
Urban Habitat: Education and Training Coordinator.................................................... 47
David and Lucile Packard Foundation: Various Openings........................................... 47
EarthTeam Environmental Network: Part-Time Executive Director ........................... 47
California Coastkeeper Alliance: California Program Assistant .................................. 48
Golden Gate Audubon Society: Volunteer Coordinator............................................... 48
ForestEthics: Various Openings ................................................................................... 49
Ecology Center: Farmer’s Market Operations Manager............................................... 49
Hostelling International: Naturalist (On-Call) .............................................................. 49
Hostelling International: Educational Programs Assistant (internship)........................ 50
USDA Food and Nutrition Service: Program Analyst.................................................. 50
USDA Food and Nutrition Service: Team Leader - Program Analyst ......................... 51
Global Footprint Network: Various Openings.............................................................. 51
Peninsula Open Space Trust: Major Gifts Officer........................................................ 51
Waste Management, Inc.: Environmental Protection Specialist................................... 52
San Francisco Community Power: Energy Conservation Marketing Intern ................ 52
The Oakland Zoo: Director of Development ................................................................ 52
CompassPoint Nonprofit Services Receptionist ........................................................... 53
San Francisco Community Land Trust: Organizational Director ................................. 53
Earthjustice: Energy / Global Warming Attorney ........................................................ 53
Rainforest Action Network: Communications Manager .............................................. 54
Greenpeace: Organizing Term Coordinator.................................................................. 54
The Watershed Project: Development Director............................................................ 54
The Watershed Project: Administrative Assistant ........................................................ 55
Rockwood Leadership Program: Development Associate/Executive Management
Coordinator ................................................................................................................... 55
California Climate Action Registry: Various Openings ............................................... 55
The Institute at the Golden Gate: Marketing and Reservations Manager..................... 56
The Headlands Institute: Field Science Educator and School Programs Manager....... 56
Sierra Club: Various Openings ..................................................................................... 57
Friends of the Urban Forest: Planting Manager............................................................ 57
Ella Baker Center for Human Rights: Media Relations Manager ................................ 58
Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE): Executive Director........... 58
Natural Resources Defense Council: Land Program Policy Associate ........................ 59
Earth Share of California: Bay Area Regional Development Manager........................ 59
The Nature Conservancy: Ecohydrologist, Sierra Nevada Demonstration Site ........... 59
The Nature Conservancy: Conservation Information Manager I ................................. 60
Green Corps: 2008-2009 Environmental Organizer Training Program ....................... 60
Amazon Watch: Development Manager....................................................................... 60
Care2.Com: Senior Campaign Manager ....................................................................... 61
Care2.Com: Online Campaigner................................................................................... 61
ANNOUNCEMENTS
WEN Presents “How Local Food Can Reduce Your Global Impact”: Tuesday,
October 2, 2007
The WEN Speaker Series continues!
* Do you know where your food comes from?

* Or how far your food travels to reach you?
* Do you know the impacts of your food choices on the environment?
* Would you like to learn more about these issues?
Please join WEN for a special evening engagement to learn more about the Slow Food
movement. We’ll be hearing from local experts on food topics such as Community
Supported Agriculture, farming practices and other issues related to something we all
depend on . . . food.
Edible East Bay Publisher/Editor Cheryl Angelina Koehler will be our featured
speaker. She is a foodie by birth and a devoted home cook. She spent 30 years freeing
herself from a career in dance and design before emerging as a food writer in 2000. Since
then her writing has been presented in the East Bay Express, the San Francisco Chronicle,
Lonely Planet Publications, and on KQED radio. Before becoming the senior editor for
the Castro Valley Forum, and as an assistant editor for Compass American Guides. Her
guidebook to the Sierra Nevada was just released by the University of Nevada Press.
Please feel free to share this invitation with other local food purveyors to share samples
and information about their local offerings or share the bounty of your own garden by
bringing in fruits or vegetables you’ve grown. We’d love to hear your gardening and
cooking tips!
** Local organic food and wine will be provided by WEN **

This will be a Zero Waste Event
First Unitarian Church of Oakland

685 14th Street, Oakland, CA 94612
6:00PM – 8:00PM
To reserve tickets online ($10): http://www.eventbrite.com/event/73569047

For more information: info@wencal.org.
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Workshops: Solar Living Institute
For a complete listing of exciting summer workshops at the Solar Living Institute, visit:
http://www.solarliving.org/workshops/.
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EVENTS
35th Sustainable Earth Forum Education Program: September 2007- February

2008
The Environmental Forum of Marin is accepting applications for their 35th
Environmental Education Program, beginning September 11th 2007, ending February
5th.
Training classes are held on Tuesdays each week with the exception of holiday weeks.
Cost: $380 which includes classes, bus trips, course materials, and a one year EFM
membership.
More info: http://www.marinefm.org/training_traditional.html
Women's Intro to Grid-Tied PV: Saturday, September 15, 2007 - Sunday,

September 16, 2007
This intensive two-day workshop offers hand-on learning about the basics of electricity,
on-grid residential solar electric power, solar system design, equipment selection, site
analysis, and safety and tool use. Participants will gain hands-on
experience assembling and wiring a small grid-tied photovoltaic system.
Location: Real Goods Solar Living Center, 13771 S. Highway 101, Hopland
Cost: $240.
Info: 707-744-2017, http://www.solarliving.org
Oakland Creek to Bay Day on Coastal Cleanup Day: Saturday, September 15, 2007
Creek to Bay Day, Oakland’s annual creek cleanup and beautification event joins local
participants to thousands of volunteers in all 50 states and 90 countries around the world
in taking part in the largest waterway and beach cleanup of the year. This year’s event
will take place at various creek locations throughout the city and Lake Merritt. Hands On
Bay Area Volunteers are invited to participate in a cleanup at Lake Merritt Park. Past
projects have included: litter pickup, non-native plant removal, storm drain stenciling,
and planting native plants. A site coordinator will describe activities and direct volunteers
to projects.
All are welcome - you need not be a member of Hands On Bay Area. Bring your friends
and family and have fun! Ages 16 to adult. Volunteers 4 to 15 welcome with supervising
parent.
Location: Oakland (Lake Merritt Park), CA 94610 (Alameda County)
Time: 9:00AM - 12:00 pm
More info: goodforfamilies@handsonbayarea.org
Alternative Materials Seminar: Cob and Strawbale: Saturday, September 15, 2007
Explore two natural building methods that are currently undergoing renewed popularity.
Cob is an ancient technique using a mixture of earth, sand, and straw; it requires only
simple hand tools and can easily be shaped into imaginative structures. Strawbales are
highly insulative and create an Old World feel with thick walls and deepset windows.
Time: 10am- 5pm.
Location: Building Education Center, 812 Page St., Berkeley
Cost: $85.
More info: 510-525-7610, http://www.bldgeductr.org
Save the Bay: Remove Trash from Former Salt Pond: Saturday, September 15, 2007
We hope to double the amount of wetlands in the Bay by restoring former salt ponds back
to wetlands. As a volunteer, you can join us at this site (normally off-limits to the public)
and learn more about the future of restoration while helping clean up trash along the
shoreline.
Location: Hayward.
Time: 9am - Noon.
More info: 510-452-9261 x119, bayevents@savesfbay.org,
http://www.savesfbay.org/site/pp.asp?c=dgKLLSOwEnH&b=490289
Honey Harvesting and Beehive Management: Saturday, September 15, 200

Learn about bees and beekeeping, and particularly about honey harvesting and hive care,
from
instructor Serge Labesque. The class will harvest the summer honey from the Solar
Living Institute hive.
Location: Real Goods Solar Living Center, 13771 S. Highway 101, Hopland.
Cost: $95.
More info: 707-744-2017, http://www.solarliving.org .
Point Reyes Field Seminar: Edible Plants of California: Saturday, September 15,
2007
Explore the world of edible and medicinal plants found in our own gardens and open
spaces. Using slides and fresh specimens, instructor Autumn Summers will present many
native plants of the Bay Area that have been useful for humans for hundreds of years.
There will be a hands-on demonstration of acorn processing and discussion of medicine-
making.
Location: Point Reyes National Seashore, Pt. Reyes Station.
Time: 10am - 4pm.
Cost: $55/$49 members.
More info: 415-663-1200, http://www.ptreyes.org
Berkeley Farmers' Market String Band Contest: Saturday, September 15, 2007
Twenty high-spirited old-time string bands will compete for agricultural prizes (Berkeley
Farmers' Market gift certificates) in the Berkeley Farmers' Market String Band Contest.
For details on competing, as well as details on all of the other events in the four-day-long
Berkeley Old Time Music Convention, visit: www.berkeleyoldtimemusic.org . The
Contest will start off with a Youth Showcase, followed by the String Band Contest with
20 bands. Background: In 2003 the Berkeley Old Time Music Convention roared back to
life after a 30-year hiatus, jump-started by fiddler Suzy Thompson and friends. Starting
as a Saturday Farmers' Market event, it has mushroomed into a four-day festival with
activities all over Berkeley. The 2007 festival, September 13 through 16, celebrates the
fifth year of its second incarnation with a lineup that includes over two dozen
Appalachian musicians from around the country. The convention's centerpiece is the
String Band Contest, held in Berkeley's Civic Center Park, next to the Saturday Berkeley
Farmers' Market. Convenient public transportation-1 block from "Berkeley" BART
station, lot parking.
Location: Saturday Berkeley Farmers' Market, Center St. at MLK Jr. Way, Berkeley.
Time: 11am - 3pm.
Cost: Free admission and contest participation.
More info: 510-548-3333, http://www.ecologycenter.org/ .
Canoe Trip: "Coastal Cleanup Day at Bair Island": Saturday, September 15, 2007
Did you know 70 percent of new pollution in the Bay comes from runoff from our streets
and neighborhoods? Be a part of the pollution solution on this cleanup by canoe! Remove
trash and non-native plants as we paddle along Bair Island on the Redwood City
shoreline. This is an easy canoe paddle and good for the whole family; no experience
necessary, minimum age 10. All
boating equipment and instruction is provided. Each event is led by two Save The Bay
staff trained in CPR and Wilderness First Aid and all sites have been scouted for a safe
journey. Please bring your own lunch and water. RSVP required. Register online.
Location: Redwood City.
Time: 9am - 2:30pm.
Cost: $35, $25 members.
More info: 510-452-9261 x119, bayevents@saveSFbay.org ,
www.saveSFbay.org/bayevents
Kids in Gardens: School Gardening: Saturday, September 15, 2007

Join us for an exploration of gardening on school grounds. In partnership with the SF
Green
Schoolyard Alliance, this workshop will focus on gathering tools and ideas that will help
you build and integrate a garden into your school, or improve on an existing outdoor
classroom. Participants will go home with a resource packet full of garden activities
related to science, math, language arts, and more. Learn about movements at work in the
Bay Area to green our schools and gain "big picture" knowledge regarding the network
that is available to tap into for resources. Pre-registration by phone is required.
Location: Garden for the Environment, 7th Ave., @ Lawton St., SF.
Time: 10am - Noon.
Cost: $15/adult, free admission for kids.
More info: 415-731-5627, info@gardenfortheenvironment.org
http://www.gardenfortheenvironment.org/
Workshop: Gardening from the Ground Up: Saturday, September 15, 2007
Healthy soil is the foundation of a healthy garden. Understanding your soil will help you
grow a blossoming garden this season and for seasons to come. Backyard composting,
sheet mulching basics and other soil building techniques will be covered during this
workshop. Location: Vallejo Adobe, 36500 Niles Blvd, Fremont.
Time: 10am - 1pm.
Cost: free
More info: 510-444-7645, http://www.bayfriendly.org .
Workshop: Seed Saving in SF: Saturday, September 15, 2007

Learn to gather your garden's bounty in this hands-on workshop for foolproof seed
saving. SFBGS Horticultural Manager, Don Mahoney will share his wealth of experience
as he takes the mystery out of this age-old practice. Learn how to recognize different
types of seeds, determine the best time to collect, and how
to properly harvest and store your seeds for successful germination.
Location: Strybing Arboretum / Botanical Gardens, 9th Ave @ Lincoln Way, SF.
Time: 10am - 1pm.
Cost: $35, $25 members.
More info: http://www.sfbotanicalgarden.org/ .
Teen Coastal Cleanup: Saturday, September 15, 2007

Together with other Bay Area teens kick-off the 07-08 school year with EarthTeam by
participating in an International effort to clean up our shorelines. Not only will your
efforts protect the wildlife along the Berkeley waterfront from harm, you will also be
collecting data that is used to change laws and promote cleaner and healthier coasts.
Location: Aquatic Park, Berkeley.
Time: 9:30am - 1pm.
Cost: free
More info: 510-704-4030, trisha@earthteam.net
http://www.earthteam.net/activities_calendar/index.html .
Tour: My Green Granny Unit: Saturday, September 15, 2007

Topics include how to design and plan a small home; space considerations; optimizing
land use and use of green building materials. We begin the day with a presentation by a
Petaluma
Green Team member and city planner, to learn why it's important to emphasize smaller
units, higher density and "infill". Next Jay Shafer of Tumbleweed Tiny Houses brings his
tiny home to our tour. Jay has been called the "Guru of the small house movement" by
CBS News and was
recently featured on Oprah, CNN and in the New York Times.
Location: Petaluma.
Time: 10am - 2pm.
Cost: $25.
More info: 707-789-9664, moreinfo@daily-acts.org , http://www.daily-
acts.org/tours.html#_15 .
Community Peace Rally: Saturday, September 15, 2007

Speakers, music, small group discussion and action circles.
Location: People's Park, Haste St. above Telegraph Ave., Berkeley.
Time: 1pm - 5pm.
Volunteer: Albany Shoreline Clean Up: Saturday, September 15, 2007

International Coastal Clean-up takes place once a year all over the world. In California
alone, 50,000 people pick up over three quarters of a million pounds of trash! Data is
taken for research purposes. The information you collect along with the trash collected
will help change laws pertaining to Marine dumping and pollution. Meet at the foot of
Buchanan behind the Golden Gate Fields race track, by the big bench. Bring rakes or
sand sifters for the small plastic particles in the sand, drinking water, and gloves. Groups
of 10 or more please pre-register.
Location: Albany Shoreline
Time: 9am - Noon.
More info: 510-528-5760, http://www.cityofberkeley.info/marina/marinaexp/cleanup.htm
.
Volunteer: Berkeley Marina Shoreline Clean Up: Saturday, September 15, 2007
will help change laws pertaining to Marine dumping and pollution. This year we are
offering a free drop off
of E- waste to our volunteers! This includes computers, televisions, and expired
medications. Meet behind Seabreeze Market at the corner of University and Frontage
Road.
Location: Shorebird Park Nature Center, 160 University Ave, at the Marina, Berkeley.
Time: 9am - Noon.
More info: http://www.cityofberkeley.info/marina/marinaexp/cleanup.htm .
Volunteer: Emeryville Shoreline Clean Up: Saturday, September 15, 2007

will help change laws pertaining to Marine dumping and pollution. Bring gloves and
sturdy shoes. Bags, coffee, and pastries provided.
Location: Emeryville Fire House, 2333 Powell St., Emeryville.
Time: 9am - Noon.
More info: 510-596-3728, http://www.cityofberkeley.info/marina/marinaexp/cleanup.htm
.
Volunteer: Oakland's Creek to Bay Day: Saturday, September 15, 2007

Volunteers are needed at creek sites and Lake Merritt to remove litter and non-native
invasive plants, plant California native plants, and mark storm drains with the message
"No Dumping Drains to Bay" as part of Creek to Bay Day, Oakland's celebration of the
International Coastal Cleanup Day. This event is the largest beach and waterway cleanup
that involves all 50 states and more than 90 countries around the world. In addition to
beautifying Oakland's waterways, the event raises awareness about the negative effects of
pollution on waterways and shorelines and gives volunteers an opportunity to make a
difference. Volunteers should meet at 9am at any of the following locations.
Locations:
- Arroyo Viejo Creek at Arroyo Viejo Park, 7701 Krause Ave at 77th Ave;
- Peralta Creek at Cesar Chavez Park, 3705 Foothill Blvd Between 38th and Bridge
Ave;
- Glen Echo Creek at Glen Echo Park, Monte Vista Ave at Piedmont Ave;
- Peralta Creek at Peralta Hacienda Historical Park, 2496 Coolidge Ave;
- Glen Echo Creek at Oak Glen Park, Across from 3516 Richmond Blvd;
- Sausal Creek at Beaconsfield Canyon, Beaconsfield Pl and Keswick Ct;
- Lake Merritt at Sailboat House, 568 Bellevue Ave;
- Sausal Creek at Dimond Park, 3860 Hanly Rd;
- Lion Creek at McCrea's Pond, Carson St and Elinora Ave;
- Sausal Creek at Joaquin Miller Park Nursery, 3594 Sanborn Dr, off Joaquin
Miller Rd;
- Oakland Estuary at Arrowhead Marsh, End of Swan Rd off of Doolittle Rd;
- Sausal Creek at Marj Saunders Park, Ascot Dr and Chelton Dr;
- Oakland Estuary at Damon Marsh, Oakport Drive, mile north of 66th Ave;
- Temescal Creek at Claremont DMV, Corner of Cavour St and Redondo Ave;
- Peralta Creek at Butters Dr, 3914 Butters Dr; Maintain-A-Drain, Storm Drain
- Stenciling along International Blvd. No pre-registration necessary.
Time: 9am - Noon.

More info: 510-238-7611, http://www.oaklandpw.com/page17.aspx .
Workshop: Winter Compost Crops and Diet: Saturday, September 15, 2007
John Jeavons will explain the selection and rotation of cool-/ cold-weather crops and their
part in
the design of a complete annual diet. John is the Executive Director of Ecology Action
and author of How to Grow More Vegetables. Common Ground is a project of the 501
(c) (3) non-profit Ecology Action. Register by phone.
Location: Common Ground, 559 College Ave, Palo Alto.
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $25.
Info: 650-493-6072, http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org .
Class: Demystifying Tofu & Tempeh: Saturday, September 15, 2007

Features uncomplicated recipes for sautés, parmigianas and more. Debunk myths about
plant-based eating, taste samples, have fun. Fee includes copies of recipes, coupons,
samples and more.
Location: First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th St., at Castro, Oakland.
Time: 10am - 1pm.
Cost: $50.
More info: 510-531-2665, http://www.compassionatecooks.com/reg.htm .
Workshop: Economic Mini-Farming: Saturday, September 15, 2007

Learn the concepts, techniques and crops that can lead to successful economic mini-
farming, beginning right in your own backyard. Recommended reading: Backyard
Homestead and
Ecology Action's Self-Teaching Mini-Series Booklets #18 and #26 available at Common
Ground. Taught by John Jeavons, Executive Director of Ecology Action and author of
How to Grow More Vegetables. Common Ground is a project of the 501 (c) (3) non-
profit Ecology Action. Register by phone.
Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Cost: $25.
More info: 650-493-6072, http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org .
Workshop: Climate Change, Empowerment, and Despair: Saturday, September 15,

2007
Climate change is the most serious problem facing all of life on Earth. Through highly
experiential processes, we will: connect to our gratitude and pain for the world, draw
upon the wisdom of our legacies and the living Earth, and move into creative and
empowered action. Together, we can engage with crisis as a means for transformation.
Register online or by phone.
Location: Green City Gallery, 1950 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley.
Time: 10am - 5pm.
More info: 510-207-6623, http://community.ran.org/node/290 .
Block Party at Peralta/Hopkins: Sunday, September 16, 2007

Centennial of Berkeley Parks: Celebrating our community's diversity of open space. A
celebration of EcoHouse, the Ohlone Greenway, and three Community Gardens: Peralta,
Karl Linn and Northside. Afternoon will include a workshop on traffic management at
Peralta/Hopkins intersection, plus food and music. Sponsors include Friends of Westbrae
Commons and EcoHouse.
Location: Peralta Community Garden, 1400 Peralta Ave., near Hopkins, Berkeley.
Time: 2pm - 5pm.
More info: 510-524-2671, nacollier@pacbell.net .
Hike: Rainbow Ramblers: Sunday, September 16, 2007

Explore nature's diversity on this 3-mile shoreline hike especially for the queer
community. Everybody is welcome; bring water and a snack to share.
Location: Miller-Knox
Regional Shoreline, Pt. Richmond.
Time: 3pm - 4:30pm.
Cost: free.
More info: 510-525-2233, www.ebparks.org
Talk: Gardening with the Plants of California: Monday, September 17, 2007
Noted horticulturist Nevin Smith takes a personal approach to individual plants and their
specific features. His talents as a plant explorer and selector, propagator, nurseryman,
author and photographer are reflected in his new book "Native Treasures: Gardening with
the Plants of California". Meet at the County Fair Building. Pre-registration not required.
Location: Strybing Arboretum / Botanical Gardens, 9th Ave @ Lincoln Way, SF.
Time: 7pm.
Cost: $5 general, free to members.
Info: http://www.sfbotanicalgarden.org/ .
Talk - Environmental Impact Assessment in India: Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Green Tapism: A Review of the Environmental Impact Assessment in India. This
presentation,
followed by Q&A, will discuss the current state of environmental regulation in India.
Presenters will be Leo Saldanha and Bhargavi Rao of the Environment Support Group
(ESG), an environment, social and economic justice organization based in Bangalore,
India. In September
2006, India's Ministry of Environment and Forests issued an amendment of the
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, which is expected to have a far-
reaching impact in India. "Green Tapism" is a critique of the EIA, and concludes that it
prioritizes industry
interests over environmental and social concerns, and excludes local governments and the
public itself. Meet at the Center for South Asia Studies, 10 Stephens Hall (Rear Annex).
Location: UC Campus, Berkeley.
Time: Noon.
Info: http://tinyurl.com/394wc2 .
Lecture: Interaction of Social Issues and Effective Land Use Planning: Tuesday,
September 18, 2007
Join us for an evening with Cecil D. Corbin-Mark of West Harlem Environmental Action
(WE ACT). An organization dedicated to protecting environmental quality, improving
environmental health and combating environmental racism, WE ACT spearheaded the
Harlem on the River project, which engaged community residents in developing a
community-vision for the Harlem Piers area along the Hudson River. This lecture is part
of the AIA SF's Architecture and The City Lecture series.
Location: Teknion Showroom, 88 Kearny Street, 15th Floor, SF.
Time: 6pm - 7:30pm.
Cost: $15 general.
Info: http://www.aiasf.org/Programs/Public_Programs/Architecture_and_the_City.htm.
Volunteer Orientation: Golden Gate Audubon Society: Tuesday, September 18,

2007
Learn about GAA's conservation and education programs and how you can help! Free
pizza
and drinks to all who attend. Meet in the Randall Room. RSVP by 9/14.
Location: Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way, SF.
Time: 7pm - 8:30pm.
Cost: Free.
Info: 510-843-7295, mmartin@goldengateaudubon.org .
Deadline: Call For Abstracts: Salmonid Restoration: Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Announcing the Salmonid Restoration Federation's First Call for Abstracts for the 26th
Annual Salmonid Restoration Conference, taking place 3/5-8/2008 in Lodi, CA.
Conference details available online. Info: 707-923-7501, http://www.calsalmon.org/.
Residential Green Building Workshop: Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Are you concerned about Climate Change? Did you know that Green Building is our
most powerful tool in addressing Climate Change (while also reducing demand for water,
reducing solid waste, saving money, and increasing health)? The Redwood Empire
Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council, in partnership with the City of Sebastopol, is
presenting a series of three 90-minute Green Building Workshops that make the
connection between Climate Change and Green Building and offer simple, practical
strategies for everybody, whether or not you have a building project in mind. Targeted to
both builders and homeowners, this workshop introduces the GreenPoint Checklist (the
current standard in most North Bay municipalities), LEED for Homes (the national
program), as well as a sampling of strategies and solutions with the lowest cost and the
greatest
impact.
Time: 7:30PM
Location: Sebastopol Community Center, 390 Morris Street, Sebastopol.
Cost: $20/sliding scale (no one turned away for lack of funds), payable at the door. There
are no reservations and no advance ticket sales. Light refreshments will be served.
More info: www.usgbc-rec.org.
EcoMetro Guide Launch Party & Green Drinks: Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Join the EcoMetro Guide Team in celebrating the launch of our new print and online
publications: EcoMetro Guide and ecometro.com. Come for an evening of sustainable
treats and enlightened mingling. Get to know the best of what's green and local in the
East Bay.
Location: Oakland Art Gallery, 199 Kahn's Alley, Oakland
Time: 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
More info: (510) 555-8280 x 100
Under the Canopy: 3rd Annual Forest Ethics Wine Tasting & Auction: Wednesday,
September 19, 2007
Join ForestEthics Under the Canopy to celebrate another year of success protecting
Endangered Forests. This year’s fabulous event features live and silent auctions, tasty
appetizers, hosted beer and wine bars, exciting performances, a lively program, and wine
tasting from top organic wineries. Bid on an array of indulgent auction prizes including
exclusive trips, rare wines, and eco-friendly fashions. organicARCHITECT is pleased to
be part of the host committee for this event. Support ForestEthics’ work to protect the
world’s clean air, fresh water, and climate by preserving Endangered Forests—and have
an amazing time doing it!
Location: Supperclub San Francisco, 657 Harrison Street, San Francisco, CA
Time: 6:30-10pm
Cost: $50 general up to $500 VIP tix
More info: http://forestethics.org/article.php?id=1844
AIA Film Series: Blue Vinyl (2002): Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Filmmaker Judith Helfand and cinematographer Daniel B. Gold set out in search of the
truth about polyvinyl chloride (PVC), America's most popular plastic. From Long Island
to Louisiana to Italy, they unearth the facts about PVC and its effects on human health
and the environment. A detective story, an eco-activism doc, and a rollicking comedy,
Blue Vinyl puts a human face on the dangers posed by PVC at every stage of its life
cycle, from factory to incinerator. Park(ing) Day by Rebar opens this screening.
Location: San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium, 100 Larkin Street
Time: 5:45 pm
Cost: Free
More info: www.aiasf.org/archandcity
Bay Gourmet/Environment and Natural Resources: Wednesday, September 19,

2007
Miljenko "Mike" Grgich, Co-founder, Grgich Hills Winery – Great wine can be made
sustainably. Grgich helped establish the Napa Valley's reputation as a world-class wine
region when the 1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay that he crafted won the 1976 Paris
Tasting. Thirty years later, Grgich Hills is a renowned family-owned winery that uses
solar power and organic and biodynamic techniques to farm 336 acres of the Napa estate
vineyards. Come hear the Grgich story, meet the founder and taste the wines.
Location: Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., 2nd Floor, San Francisco
Time: 5:30 pm
Cost: $8 for Members, $15 for Non-Members
Workshop: Find Your Dream Job in Green Building: Wednesday, September 19,
2007
As the demand for residential, commercial and institutional green buildings increases,
opportunities for career seekers and entrepreneurs are also expanding. This workshop will
explore challenging and rewarding opportunities in a range of fields, including: green
construction and remodels; eco-architecture; green materials development and sales;
interior
design; natural building.
Register online.
Location: Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, 99 Grove Street, SF.
Time: 9am - 5pm.
Cost: $160.
Info: 707-744-2017, http://westcoastgreen.com/program/pre-conference.php .
Workshop: Grid-Tied PV for Professionals: Wednesday, September 19, 2007

If you are a contractor, electrician or architect, or plan to become one, this one-day
workshop
is for you. Class is geared to those with previous construction and/or electrical experience
who are interested in grid-tied PV applications. In addition to exploring basic PV
concepts, you will also learn about: site analysis; component selection; performance
calculations; special wiring considerations; compliance with federal, state, and local
codes; utility interconnection; rebates and tax incentives. Note: This is an intensive
lecture workshop, not a hands-on class. In Partnership with the Solar Living Institute.
Register online.
Time: 8:30am - 5pm.
Cost: $160.
Info: 707-744-2017, http://westcoastgreen.com/program/pre-conference.php .
Forum: Troubled Waters: Health of the SF Bay: Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Around the San Francisco Bay, three pieces of litter line every foot of local creeks and
streams. Thousands of animals are entangled in trash each year. In parts of the Pacific
Ocean, plastic outnumbers plankton six to one. The problems are powerful, but so are the
solutions. Come learn about legislation and other steps being taken to protect and restore
the Bay
and how you can get involved in the conservation effort.
Location: Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School, 920 Allston Way,
Berkeley.
Time: 6:30pm - 9pm.
Cost: Free.
Info: 510-559-1406, http://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/members/a14/ .
Workshop: How to Pass the LEED-NC Exam: Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Seminar includes an introduction to green building; overview of the industry; review of
sustainable design principles and concepts; and application of the LEED-NC Green
Building Rating System. Attendees are guided through the use of the LEED project
checklist and the LEED registration and certification process, as well as the application of
the different LEED
programs. The instructor provides a detailed analysis of the LEED Rating System,
including a review of all categories, prerequisites, credits, points and submittals required
for each credit. Case studies of different project types are also reviewed. The seminar
commences with a detailed exam review that includes an open discussion and practice
exam. This program will help prepare attendees for the successful completion of the
LEED-NC Professional Accreditation Exam.
Designed for Architects, Building Owners, Contractors, Engineers, Facility and Property
Managers, Real Estate Professionals, Subcontractors, and others involved in the building
industry. In Partnership with: Charlie Popeck and Green Ideas. Continuing Education: 6.5
AIA units.
Register online.
Time: 9am - 5pm. Cost: $450.
Info: http://www.westcoastgreen.com/register/
San Francisco Federal Building Tour: Thursday September 20, 2007

Slated to receive a Silver LEED rating from the USGBC, the San Francisco Federal
Building, designed by Morphosis (Design Architect) and SmithGroup (Executive
Architect), is a landmark without precedent in the United States. The building creates a
new iconic presence for the Federal government--a progressive prototype embodying the
highest possible standards of performance and aesthetic integrity. The complex
incorporates systems and design strategies that make it a model environment with respect
to health, productivity, and creativity. Following from a critical reinvention of traditional
office planning, open work areas are located at the building perimeter and private offices
and conference spaces at the center cores. Views to the city are afforded from 90% of the
workstations. The San Francisco Federal Building establishes a new benchmark for the
intelligent use of natural resources in the United States.
Location: Meet at 7th and Mission Street Entrance, San Francisco
Time: 3pm
Cost: $10 AIA Members; $20 Nonmembers
More info: http://www.aiasf.org/archandcity
UAS Green Movie Night -'We Are Traffic!' and 'Winning the Oil Endgame':
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Urban Alliance for Sustainability: A casual space to meet others in the sustainability
movement and encourage open discussion. This month's theme: Green Transportation.
Q&A to follow.
Location Little Roxie Theater, 3125 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Time: 6pm
Cost: $8 admission, $4 for seniors and New College students.
More info: http://uas.coop/node/723
Meeting: East Bay Biodiesel Homebrewer's Club: Thursday, September 20, 2007
Let's get together, share resources, learn from each other's experience and have fun.
Beginners welcome. Experts too. Everyone in between. Bring pictures of your setups,
questions and fuel samples to test if you like. Potluck food and drink. Email for
directions.
Location: Oakland.
Time: 7:30pm.
Cost: free.
Info: morris1524@yahoo.com .
Slide Talk: Two Rings around the Bay: The Bay Trail and Bay Area Ridge Trail:
Thursday, September 20, 2007
A free talk at the annual meeting of the Berkeley Path Wanderers Association. Bill Long,
chair of the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council and a longtime Marin activist and
outdoorsman, will show slides and speak on the history, challenges, and future of what
will eventually be more than 1000 miles of trail encircling San Francisco Bay. Josh
Kornbluth will emcee, with words about sustainability. Refreshments follow.
Location: Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar Street, Berkeley.
Time: 7pm.
Cost: Free.
Info: 510-848-9358, info@berkeleypaths.org , http://www.berkeleypaths.org/index.htm .
Commercial Green Building Workshop: Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Are you concerned about Climate Change? Did you know that Green Building is our
most powerful tool in addressing Climate Change (while also reducing demand for water,
reducing solid waste, saving money, and increasing health)? The Redwood Empire
Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council, in partnership with the City of Sebastopol, is
presenting a series of three 90-minute Green Building Workshops that make the
connection between Climate Change and Green Building and offer simple, practical
strategies for everybody, whether or not you have a building project in mind.
This is a workshop for business owners, facilities managers, school administrators,

developers, and others. Starting with an understanding of the overwhelming financial
benefits of LEED Green Buildings, we discuss simple money-saving strategies that have
huge environmental benefits and make our workplaces healthier and more productive.
Time: 7:30PM
Location: Sebastopol Community Center, 390 Morris Street, Sebastopol.
Cost: $20/sliding scale (no one turned away for lack of funds), payable at the door. There
are no reservations and no advance ticket sales. Light refreshments will be served.
More info: www.usgbc-rec.org.
2nd Annual Berkeley Sustainability Summit: Friday, September 21, 2007

The Ecology Center will be hosting the Second Annual Berkeley Sustainability Summit-a
whirlwind of short presentations on Berkeley sustainability projects, structured
networking, and an all-organic catered lunch and treats. Mark your calendars! Tickets
will be available online 8/15/07.
Time: 9am - 3pm.
Location: Krutch Theater, Clark Kerr Campus, UC Berkeley, 2601 Warring Street at
Parker Street, Berkeley.
Cost: $25.
Info: 510-548-2220 x222, amy@ecologycenter.org, http://www.ecologycenter.org/.
2007 Climate All Stars Conference: Friday, September 21, 2007

The Climate Protection Campaign invites you to participate in the Bay Area Climate All
Stars Conference. This one-day conference will inspire Bay Area leaders to accelerate
action to implement specific, innovative climate protection measures and to identify
opportunities to collaborate regionally. National leaders - “stars” in actual greenhouse gas
reductions - will share their key lessons, best practices, and success stories. The
conference will provide practical examples and tools with a focus on how to achieve
ambitious greenhouse gas reduction targets.
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1111 Gough Street San Francisco, CA
To register and for more information: http://www.climateallstars.org/.
Overview of Environmental Laws and Regulations: Friday, September 21, 2007

RCRA, CERCLA, NEPA, CEQA, SARA, and ISO 14000--what do they all mean? And
how do they affect us? Understanding them can be of vital importance to environmental
managers, government regulators, planners, environmental consultants, elected officials,
and citizen activists alike. This course provides a basic overview of the major federal and
California environmental regulatory requirements. Specific regulations pertaining to air
quality, water quality, toxic materials, and hazardous wastes (among others) are
discussed. Significant emphasis is given to the key elements of the regulatory programs
from a compliance perspective. Price includes course notes. GARY LUCKS, J.D., CPEA,
is a principal attorney and scientist with Beyond Compliance LLC, where he advises
clients on multimedia environmental management systems (EMS) and environmental
compliance matters. He is a Certified Professional Environmental Auditor with more than
20 years of environmental regulatory compliance and sustainability experience. Lucks
specializes in environmental compliance auditing, compliance management systems
(CMS), compliance counseling, EMS, environmental training, environmental permitting,
greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory and reduction, and pollution prevention. He is also a
co-founder of the Sustainable Earth Initiative, a non-profit specializing in EMS and
dedicated to helping public agencies improve their environmental performance.
Time: 8:30 am-5 pm
Location: San Francisco: Room 807, UC Berkeley Extension Downtown Center, 425
Market St., 8th Floor (enter on Fremont St.)
Cost: $395 (EDP 311134)
MCLE credit: 7 hours
More information: http://www.unex.berkeley.edu.
California Watershed Network Forum: Friday, September 21, 2007

The California Watershed Network is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help
protect and restore the natural environments of California's watersheds while ensuring
healthy and sustainable communities. Since it's formation in 2000, it has hosted a forum
each year. CWN will be hosting the 7th California Watershed Forum in Sacramento on
Thursday, September 20, 2007. This year's forum will bring agency and legislative
representatives together with watershed advocates from throughout the State to explore
the new statewide watershed program under the Department of Conservation. The forum
will feature: John Laird, Chairman, Assembly Budget Committee and Bridget Luther,
Director, Department of Conservation. In addition, the Watershed Management Council
is offering its Fall Field Trip tour of the Sacramento River Delta and addressing flood
protection, land use, water supply and sustainability on
More info: www.watershednetwork.org .
West Coast Green: Thursday, September 20- Saturday, September 22, 2007
On September 20 -22, 2007, at San Francisco’s renowned Bill Graham Civic Auditorium,
West Coast Green is giving the residential green building market the event it’s been
wanting: a full scale 3-day conference and expo. While new green events emerge every
year, West Coast Green represents the largest milestone yet in the residential green
building movement. Never before has a conference and expo provided access to such
comprehensive state-of-the-art resources, impactful presentations, and rewarding
opportunities for business development in the residential green building field. You’ll find
over 250 exhibitors showcasing the latest in resource-efficiency among a stunning array
of green and healthy building products. Over 100 experts and visionary leaders will be
presenting their latest developments, insights, and inspiration at the expanding frontiers
of the field. And over 13,000 attendees including the entire chain of professionals and
decision-makers rarely reached by other conferences are expected. West Coast Green is a
feast of innovations, ideas and opportunities designed to expand your business, widen
your vision, and stimulate your thinking with the latest, best practices and key players in
green building. For more information, visit: http://www.westcoastgreen.com/.
West Coast Green Worldchanging Party: Friday, September 21, 2007

Join West Coast Green and the Worldchanging organization to share ideas, drinks,
dancing, and
mingling with fellow worldchangers and eco-celebrities at The Worldchanging Party.
Alex Steffen, of the Worldchanging book and website, will give a presentation
demonstrating "that the tools, models and ideas for building a better future lie all around
us. We only need to put the pieces together." One block from West Coast Green.
Location: Hotel Whitcomb, 1231 Market Street, SF.
Time: 7pm - 11pm.
Info: 888-773-4312, http://www.westcoastgreen.com/program/ .
Art Show at the Dump: "Waste Deep": Friday, September 21, 2007
Reception for Nemo Gould, the current artist in residence at SF Recycling & Disposal,
Inc (a
subsidiary of Norcal Waste Systems), who spent the last four months poking through San
Francisco's endless stream of waste. He collected wood, aluminum, mechanical parts,
vacuum tubes, and switches to create whimsical and kinetic sculptures. Art made from
trash encourages us to be less wasteful - that is the aim of the SF Recycling & Disposal's
Artist in Residence Program. The Program was initiated in 1990 by SF waste haulers to
spur people to conserve natural resources and to instill in children and adults increased
appreciation for the environment as well as art.
Location: SF Recycling & Disposal, 503 Tunnel Ave., SF.
Time: 5pm - 9pm.
Cost: Free.
Info: 415-330-1415, dmunk@norcalwaste.com , http://www.sunsetscavenger.com/AIR/ .
PARK(ing) Day: Friday, September 21, 2007

Friends of the Urban Forest is partnering with Rainbow Grocery to participate in
PARK(ing) Day, an event conceived by San Francisco-based art collective REBAR, to
promote prioritizing use of public space for people instead of cars by turning parking
spaces into parks. This year FUF's installation will be on Folsom Street near 13th, on the
side of Rainbow Grocery. We are modeling our space on a community garden and will
have plants to give away courtesy of Rainbow. FUF will also be lending out trees for use
in other PARK(ing) spaces. For more information about volunteering at the PARK(ing)
Space, please contact Suzanne Gavin at ext 101 or Mei Ling Hui ext 110. For more
information about borrowing trees, contact Reed at ext 103.
Location: SF.
Info: 415-561-6890, http://www.parkingday.org/ .
Walk: Last Day of Summer Stroll: Saturday, September 22, 2007

Experience one of the original East Bay Regional Parks, strolling and discovering how
seasons affect the life around the lake. Meet at the lawn area b the north entrance off
Broadway in Oakland.
Location: Temescal Park, 6500 Broadway, Oakland.
Time: 2pm - 3:30pm.
Cost: free.
Info: 510-521-6887, www.ebparks.org .
Volunteer: Remove Non-Native Plants along Tolay Creek (Sears Point): Saturday,
September 22, 2007
Get dirty and lend a hand at this beautiful wetland site in the North Bay. Volunteers are
needed to remove non-native plants in preparation for a busy winter planting season.
Space is limited; register online or phone for more information.
Location: San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
Time: 9am - Noon.
Info: 510-452-9261 x119, bayevents@saveSFbay.org , http://www.savesfbay.org .
Workshop: "High-Performing Plants for Low-Water Gardens": Saturday,

September 22, 2007
Discover the best-suited drought tolerant Mediterranean and native plants, trees and
shrubs for a Bay-Friendly Garden. EBMUD Water Conservation Horticulture Specialist
Chris Finch will present her top 30 list, as well as tips for finding these plants.
Location: San Leandro Public Library, 300 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro.
Time: 10am - 1pm.
Cost: free.
Info: 510-444-7645, http://www.bayfriendly.org .
Lecture: Sustainable Design Plus Ultra: Saturday, September 22, 2007

UC Berkeley Extension's sustainable design instructors present case studies in sustainable
design and architecture, including commercial architecture and interiors, residential
design, and neighborhood and city planning. Enroll online for this free event.
Location: UC Berkeley Extension, 95 Third St, SF.
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm.
Cost: Free.
Info: 415-284-1071, http://www.unex.berkeley.edu/cat/course1475.html .
Workshop: Introduction to Grow Biointensive: Saturday, September 22, 2007

Learn the principles of double-digging, composting and soil-building, intensive planting,
companion planting, carbon farming (compost crops), calorie farming, and open-
pollinated seeds. We emphasize a whole system approach that builds soil fertility in a
relatively short time, so that fertilizer inputs (other than compost) become unnecessary, or
almost so, thereby
making the garden and farm sustainable. Instructor Margo Royer-Miller is in her second
year as an apprentice at Ecology Action's Research Garden in Willits, CA. Common
Ground is a project of the 501 (c) (3) non-profit Ecology Action. Register by phone.
Time: 10:30am - Noon.
Cost: $22.
Info: 650-493-6072, http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org .
Volunteer: Quail Habitat Restoration: Saturday, September 22, 2007

Save the Quail habitat restoration workday.
Location: Harding Park, corner of Sunset Blvd. and Lake Merced Blvd., SF.
Time: 9am - noon.
Info: 510-843-7295, mmartin@goldengateaudubon.org .
Class: "Introduction to Urban Permaculture First Responder": Saturday,

September 22, 2007
Given the critical state of our planet's life support systems, as well as the precarious
nature of our oil-based economy, it's vital that we learn to cope with climate change and
community crisis. Through lecture, discussion, and interactive exercises, this course will
show how to organize communities towards more sustainable systems - from growing our
own food to more thoughtful use of water and energy. Instructor Kat Steele is founder of
the Urban Permaculture Guild. Location: Grandma Mary's Organic Farm, 100 Behrens
Street, El Cerrito.
Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm.
Cost: $150 (10% discount two weeks in advance).
Info: 510-527-9271, kevin@kleiwerks.org , http://www.kleiwerks.org .
Workshop: Seed Propagation: Saturday, September 22, 2007

It all begins with a seed! Learning the Grow Biointensive seed propagation techniques
will help you have a more productive and efficient garden. This class will explain the
advantage of using flats and your own soil, transplanting, pricking out seedlings from
flats, proper watering, and planting by the phases of the moon. Instructor Dan Royer-
Miller is in his second year as an apprentice at Ecology Action's Research Garden in
Willits, CA. Common Ground is a
project of the 501 (c) (3) non-profit Ecology Action. Register by phone.
Time: 2pm - 4pm.
Cost: $25.
Info: 650-493-6072, http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org.
Workshop: Edible Gardening in Containers: Saturday, September 22, 2007

Learn to grow food in all kinds of containers and take home free starts and containers.
Part of the Streetcorner Compost Project.
Location: 23rd Street & Bryant St, SF.
Time: 1pm - 3pm.
Volunteer: Neighborhood Compost Campaign: Saturday, September 22, 2007

The Department of the Environment's mission is to improve, enhance, and preserve the
environment and promote San Francisco's long-term environmental sustainability. The
purpose of the Neighborhood Compost Campaign is to promote composting through a
variety of outreach methods with the goal of increasing both participation and volume!
We will be knocking on
roughly 2,000 houses (probably in the Sunset district, TBD) and giving away free kitchen
pails and biobags to help encourage residents to compost through the city service. We
will also hand out flyers that show what is acceptable in our program. Food and
incentives will be provided! Sign up by phone or email.
Info: 415-355-3736, kimberly.swinford-devries@sfgov.org .
Little Farm Fair: Sunday, September 23, 2007

Come celebrate the dedication of the new cow barn at the Little Farm. The fair will
include activities and entertainment throughout the day.
Location: Tilden Nature Area, in Tilden Park, Berkeley.
Time: 11am - 4pm.
Cost: free.
Info: 888-EBPARKS, www.ebparks.org .
Workshop: "Learn How To Build A Living Roof Garden": Sunday, September 23,
2007
Learn how to convert a flat roof into a planted garden. See examples of both living roofs
and simple rooftop container gardening. Great for garages! Teacher: Steph Lind, Green
Contractor/ DIG Cooperative.
Location: EcoHouse, 1305 Hopkins St., (enter via garden entrance on Peralta), Berkeley.
Time: 10am - 3pm.
Cost: $15 sliding scale: no one turned away for lack of funds.
Info: 510-548-2220 ext. 242, ecohouse@ecologycenter.org.
Film Night! Experimental Films about Food and Gardening: Sunday, September 23,
2007
Join Liz Keim, Film Curator at the Exploratorium, and Amy Franceschini, SF-based
artist and designer, for experimental films about food and gardening. Bring a blanket
(maybe two!) for this enchanting evening, the Autumnal Equinox typically being SF's
warmest day of the year. Come early for wine and snacks, films start at 7:30pm.
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm.
Cost: $10.
Info: 415-731-5627, info@gardenfortheenvironment.org,
http://www.gardenfortheenvironment.org/ .
San Francisco Green Home Tour: Sunday September 23, 2007

Save the Date: Don’t miss the first ever Build It Green Home Tour in San Francisco! In
partnership with West Coast Green, this self-guided tour will showcase 7 green homes to
top off the nation's largest green building conference and expo.
More info:
http://www.builditgreen.org/tours/index.cfm?fuseaction=information#upcoming
San Francisco Build It Green Home Tour: Sunday, September 23, 2007
Showcasing seven residences built and remodeled green! From solar photovoltaic
systems to recycled lumber and low-VOC insulation and paints, the homes showcase a
wide range of techniques and materials, including a wind turbine, a grey water system
and two green Œliving‚ roofs. Speak with homeowners, builders and designers about the
materials they chose, installation do’s and don’ts, and lessons learned.
Location: Homes throughout San Francisco
Time: 10am-5pm
Cost: $20/person
More info: michele@builditgreen.org or www.builditgreen.org
Hike: A Day by San Pablo Bay with Bay Nature & Friends: Sunday, September 23,
2007
Join Bay Nature, PRBO Conservation Science, the Coastal Conservancy, Friends of San
Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge, and San Francisco Bay Joint Venture for a day
exploring two bird-friendly wetland areas on San Pablo Bay. At Sonoma Baylands (9am-
noon), we'll walk out along the levees to see the encouraging results of one of the first
tidal marsh restoration projects in the North Bay. At Pond One/Cullinan Ranch (noon-
3pm), we'll walk along the levee that separates the two properties, looking for the many
shorebirds that begin returning to
Pond One in late August and the raptors that hunt over Cullinan's seasonal wetlands.
Register by phone or e-mail to receive directions to these events.
Time: 9am - 3pm.
Info: 510-528-8550, hikes@baynature.com, http://www.baynature.com .
Berkeley Partners for Parks Fundraiser: Sunday, September 23, 2007

Join in an afternoon of food, drink, music and camaraderie by the lagoon in Aquatic Park.
Support the next 100 years of parks, community gardens, creeks and open space in
Berkeley. Bring family and friends! Meet at the EGRET Center/clubhouse, on Bolivar
Drive just north of Ashby. RSVP by phone or email.
Location: Aquatic Park, Berkeley.
Time: 3pm - 5pm.
Cost: $30 suggested donation.
Info: 510-540-7223, info@pbfp.org , http://bpfp.org/news/?p=127 .
Autumn Equinox Gathering: Sunday, September 23, 2007

Mini-workshop on the "Reason for the Seasons". Bring your questions about the
workings of sun, moon and earth, Cesar Chavez & the Seasons. What does Autumn mean
to you/to a traditional culture? Gathering led by Rabbi David Cooper. Dress for all
weather conditions - Weather is part of the experience. Please keep dogs on-leash during
the gathering.
Location: Cesar Chavez Park, Interim Solar Calendar, Berkeley.
Time: 6:15pm - 7:15pm.
Cost: Free.
Info: http://www.solarcalendar.org/01_intro.html .
Cross-Pollination: Gardeners Unite: Sunday, September 23, 2007

Find out about a variety of gardening organizations and community gardens, and become
better
acquainted with all that the UC Botanical Garden has to offer. Call to register your group
or organization for a table at this event!
Location: UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Dr., Berkeley.
Time: 10am- 3pm.
Cost: Free with botanical garden admission.
Info: 510-643-2755 x03, http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu .
Online Class: Green Health Care: Monday, September 24, 2007

Green Health Care Online is an 8-week, 25 hour course. Information is presented through
audio
lectures, readings, and online discussions/community development, delivering the most
up-to-date theory and research to demonstrate the environmental impact of health care
and potential risks to human and ecological health. Learn best practices for initiating
sustainable medicine and strategies for effective change in professional practice.
Participants also gain the tools, skills, and resources to conduct a comprehensive worksite
assessment to "green" their medical practice. In addition, providers collaborate with like-
minded professionals in a supportive and inspiring learning environment. Application
online.
Cost: $495.
Info: 510-558-7285, niyati@teleosis.org, http://www.teleosis.org/ghcp.php .
Educator Resource Fair: Monday, September 24, 2007

Educators! Here is your chance to connect with local resource providers and get a jump
on your planning for the school year!
* Need new ideas for your math and science programs?
* Interested in finding out what resources are available to you?
* Trying to enrich your curriculum on a limited budget?
* Wondering about local field trip opportunities?
Bring your calendars to this event. Many of the organizations will allow you to reserve
your dates for programs for the current school year. This is NOT a retail sales event!
Payments will not be collected and merchandise will not be sold. It is solely an event to
introduce CCC educators to the wealth of math and science resources available to them.
Featuring many new organizations and programs for Middle School and High School age
students, as well as K-5th graders!
Time: 3:30PM-5:30PM
Location: Lindsay Wildlife Museum, 1931 First Ave, Walnut Creek, 94598
Cost: no charge and no pre-registration required!
Presented by: Contra Costa County Association of Science and Math Educators
(C3ASME)
For more information, contact: Connie Loosli, 627-2922, cloosli@wildlife-museum.org
Living EcoCity Salon: Monday September 24, 2007
This talk, featuring Richard Register, Founder of Ecocity Builders, and Scott Fossel,
Executive Director of Green Century Institute, covers both ancient examples and modern
prototypes for what makes a city green. Register, renowned for his work in green urban
planning, will address the built environment of our current cities, drawing upon examples
from the past to show how the cities of today can be re-engineered along more
sustainable lines. Scott Fossel will offer a whirlwind tour of current new construction
green micro-cities going up around the world, profile GCI's proposal for an ecocity in the
Bay Area, and address the evolutionary future of sustainable architecture. Sponsored by
Green Century Institute
Location: AIA San Francisco, 130 Sutter Street, Suite 600 San Francisco
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $10 Members; $20 Nonmembers
More info: info@greencenturyinstitute.org
Green Business Recognition Event: Monday, September 24, 2007

Certified Green Businesses attending this event are eligible to win a FREE pass to Chabot
Space & Science Center’s ‘Green Tie Gala’ on Saturday, October 6th. A $300 value.
Must be present to win! Speaker: Lars Kvale with Center for Resource Solutions
(www.resource-solutions.org)
Event features food, networking, Green Business recognition ceremony & speaker
Event co-sponsors: Alameda County Green Business Program, Sustainable Business
Alliance, Cal State East Bay Small Business Development Center, Wendel, Rosen, Black
& Dean, LLP and East Bay Economic Development Alliance.
Location: Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean Conference Center 1111 Broadway, 19th Floor,
Oakland
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
More info: pamela.evans@acgov.org
RSVP: Go the events listing on www.sustainablebiz.org to sign up for this and other
green & sustainable events. Or go to:
http://fs12.formsite.com/u446906712SBA_forms/form306203372/index.html
Speaker and Discussion: Global Warming and the Bay Area: Monday, September
24, 2007
Melissa Capria, the first Climate Action Coordinator for the city and county of San
Francisco, will outline the expected impacts of climate change in the Bay Area. She will
then open a discussion on the city's climate action plan, including an assessment on how
we're doing 3 years into the 8-year plan. Come with your ideas on how our community
can make the transition to a carbon constrained future!
Location: 330 Ritch Street, SF.
Time: 7am - 9am.
Info: 415-440-1792, info@sciencecafesf.com .
Farm-to-Glass Seasonal Cocktail Competition: Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Cocktail aficionados around the country eagerly await the inaugural Farm-to-Glass
Square Off
cocktail competition co-hosted by CHOW.com and Om Organics. Two of the nation's
foremost cocktailians will vie to create the most delicious culinary cocktail from
seasonal, organic ingredients, Iron-Chef-style. After the bustle of CUESA's famed
Tuesday Farmers Market, one avid amateur mixologist and one top professional
bartender will square off in a contest of individual mixing talent and vision - and a tribute
to the country's flourishing interest in sustainability and organic culinary drinks culture.
Join the party and cheer on your favorite
competitor to mix up the most delicious cocktails using farm-fresh ingredients and
Square One organic vodka! Cocktails courtesy of our competitors, and tasty hors
d'oeuvres courtesy of Bacar Restaurant. Purchase tickets online.
Location: Ferry Building, Embarcadero & Market, SF.
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm.
Cost: $10.
Info: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/19096 .
Happy Anniversary AB 32:Public-Private Solutions to Climate Change: Tuesday,

September 25, 2007
Bob Epstein , Trustee, Natural Resources Defense Council; Co-founder, Environmental
Entrepreneurs, Winston Hickox, Partner at California Strategies; Former Secretary,
CalEPA
Ray Lane, Managing Partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Mary Nichols, Chair,
California Air Resources Board. It has been one year since Assembly Bill 32 (AB 32),
the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, was signed, imposing the most
sweeping controls on carbon dioxide emissions in the country. Join this expert panel in
discussing the progress that has been made, the effectiveness of market mechanisms - i.e.,
emissions trading - in reducing global warming, implications of AB 32 for the clean tech
and industrial sectors, and its overall impact on California's economy.
Time: 12:00 p.m
America’s Most Cherished Places in Jeopardy: Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Tom Keirnan, President, National Parks Conservation Association. Are our national
parks prepared for their second century? Kiernan says no, at least not without major
investment from the government and private sector. National parks including Golden
Gate, Yosemite and Point Reyes are drawing much-needed attention from Washington.
Kiernan addresses the challenges ahead.
Time: 5:15 p.m.
Workshop: Adapting to the Impacts of a Changing Climate: Wednesday, September

26, 2007
Climate change is a global problem with local impacts. Our state and region are already
experiencing rising temperatures, rising sea levels, increasing incidence of major forest
fires, and decreasing snow pack. Come learn and share ideas about what we can do as a
community to deal with the impacts of global warming. Hosted by the Disaster and Fire
Safety Commission. Location: Berkeley Fire Department, Training Facility, 997 Cedar
Street, Berkeley.
Time: 7pm - 9pm.
Cost: free.
Info: 510-981-5434, Energy@ci.berkeley.ca.us,
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/sustainable/ .
Info Session: Sonoma State Univ. Green Building Program: Wednesday, September
26, 2007
Sonoma State University will be hosting several free public events to introduce the 2008
educational program related to Green Building and Sustainable Landscaping at the
University. Come learn about the Green Building Professional Certificate Program. Meet
in the Schulz Information Center (campus library) room #1121.
Location: Sonoma State University, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park.
Time: 6pm.
Cost: free.
Info: http://www.sonoma.edu/greenbuilding/ .
Workshop: East Bay Clean Energy: Power to the People!: Wednesday, September
26, 2007
How You Can Support Community Choice Energy. Want to see more wind, solar, and
other renewable energy powering your home and business? A state program called
California Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) allows any city or county to purchase
or produce electricity and sell it to its constituents. CCA enables communities to assume
greater control over
energy pricing and invest in renewable energy. We can have local green power owned by
the people! A growing alliance of citizen groups in the East Bay is excited to support the
cities of Berkeley, Oakland, and Emeryville in developing a successful CCA program. To
get involved with the work of Bay Localize and other community partners on this issue,
please attend this important informational workshop. RSVP via phone or email.
Location: Bay Area Academy, 2201 Broadway, Suite 100, Oakland.
Time: 6:30pm.
Info: 925-255-3110, EastBayCCA@gmail.com
Green Tools for Health Schools Conference: Thursday September 27, 2007
The Greentools for Healthy Schools Conference will bring together school districts, their
design teams and experienced CHPS community members to discuss how to design,
build and operate efficient, environmentally sustainable, and healthy schools. Whether
you’ve been building green for years or are just getting into the game, Greentools for
Healthy Schools 2007 will have something for you. Greentools attendees will experience
in-Depth Workshops on a variety of topics including daylighting, energy efficiency,
indoor air quality and CHPS' latest tool CHPS Verified. Face Time with Experts through
morning featured speakers, CHPS Executive Director address, afternoon panel and drop-
in hours with the CHPS Technical Committee.
Networking Opportunities at the awards luncheon, exhibitors networking reception and
continental breakfast.
Location: UCSF Mission Bay Conference Center, 1675 Owens Street SF, 94107
Time: 8:30am-6pm
Cost: $295-495, depending on affiliation
More info: http://www.chps.net/GTROnlineReg.htm.
Green Building Talk: Donovan Rypkema: Thursday, September 27, 2007

Principal, Place Economics; Former Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation
Going green is only part of the sustainable development movement, one that includes not
only environmental but economic and cultural responsibility. Rypkema discusses this
aspect of the green movement and reusing historic structures to help revitalize
communities.
Location: Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. Fifth St., San Jose
Time:6:30 pm
Nomination Deadline: Marin Environmental Leadership Award: Thursday,

September 27, 2007
Nominations for Marin Environmental Leadership Award Sought. On December 6th, The
Environmental Education Council of Marin (EECOM) will hold its annual award
ceremony to honor one of Marin County's most accomplished environmental leaders and
present them with the Marin Environmental Leadership Award. EECOM's mission is to
create a community that is
knowledgeable about the environment, human health and well-being, and takes
meaningful actions, both individually & collectively that lead to an ecologically sound
environment and a healthy place to live and work for all people. Email for nomination
guidelines.
Time: Noon.
Info: support@eecom.net , http://www.eecom.net/ .
Groundbreaking Celebration for Sunnyvale's Full Circle Farm: Thursday,

September 27, 2007
Full Circle is an 11-acre, sustainable, educational farm being built in Sunnyvale, CA. We
are a project of Sustainable Community Gardens, a local nonprofit dedicated to
promoting local, sustainable food systems in Silicon Valley Celebrate Full Circle's
official groundbreaking and learn more about the project. Enjoy fresh, local food from
Google's Cafe 150.
Location: Sustainable Community Gardens, 752 S Mary Ave, Sunnyvale.
Time: 4pm.
Info: 408-735-8154, http://www.fullcirclesunnyvale.org/ .
Info Session: Sonoma State Univ. Sustainable Landscape Program: Thursday,

September 27, 2007
Sonoma State University will be hosting several free public events to introduce the 2008
educational program related to Green Building and Sustainable Landscaping at the
University. Come learn about the Sustainable Landscape Professional Certificate
Program, the newest certificate at Sonoma State. Meet in the Schulz Information Center
(campus library) room #1121. Location: Sonoma State University, 1801 E. Cotati Ave.,
Rohnert Park.
Time: 6pm.
Cost: free.
Info: http://www.sonoma.edu/greenbuilding/ .
Technical Training: Solar Electric for the Developing World: Friday, September 28,
2007
This hands-on course covers the skills necessary to wire a solar system in the developing
world. Also discussed will be working with partner NGOs in other countries, considering
cultural issues, identifying local stakeholders to operate and/or maintain the system, the
logistics of
procuring equipment, identifying possible productive uses (livelihood income) of the
system in addition to lighting, and lessons from Green Empowerment's 10 years of
experience. Friday night meeting time TBD, Sat/Sun 9am-5pm. Register by phone.
Location: Ella Baker Center, 344 40th Street, at Broadway, Oakland.
Cost: $250.
Info: 503-284-5774, http://www.greenempowerment.org/ .
Workshop: Earth Plaster: Friday, September 28, 2007

Learn Earth Plaster techniques on a Post & Beam Strawbale structure. Friday evening;
slide show presentation. Saturday: preparation of soil for plaster, slip coat & infill, light
straw clay infill, exterior earth plaster, clay plaster finish over sheetrock. Sunday:
Practical Applications. Registration form online.
Location: Penn Valley.
Cost: $250.
Info: 209-785-7077, mbennjr@mac.com, http://www.strawbuilding.org/intro07.html .
Slideshow & Discussion: Introduction to 3rd World Renewable Energy Projects:

Friday, September 28, 2007
Please attend Part I of our solar energy technical training. Slide Show by Green
Empowerment Technical Program Manager. Discussion to cover: energy needs and rural
electrification in developing countries; ranges of technologies and constraints;
community demand assessment; project sustainability through community participation;
applications examples (overview and slide show). Q&A follows. RSVP via email.
Location: Ella Baker Center, 344 40th Street, at Broadway, Oakland. Time: 5pm - 7pm.
Info: 503-284-5774, jason@greenempowerment.org ,
http://www.greenempowerment.org/ .
Happy Hour: Green Empowerment at the Ella Baker Center: Friday, September
28, 2007
Join Green Empowerment for Happy Hour at the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights.
Mingle over snacks and drinks. Meet Green Empowerment staff. See slides from our
project sites. Meet like minded GE supporters. Learn how you can get involved with our
trips. And, find out about the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights -- a leader in the eco-
equity movement. RSVP via email.
Location: Ella Baker Center, 344 40th Street, at Broadway, Oakland.
Time: 7pm - 9pm.
Info: 503-284-5774, jason@greenempowerment.org ,
http://www.greenempowerment.org/ .
Class: Personal, Professional and Political Climate Solutions: Friday, September 28,
2007
Forty percent of the United State's energy is consumed in buildings. This course
examines how buildings can help solve the climate change puzzle. Instructors will
present strategies and technologies for greenhouse gas mitigation in buildings and the
market transformations underway as governments, academics, businesses, and the public
focus on green solutions. Audience may participate via the Internet. Register online.
Location: Pacific Energy Center, 851 Howard St., between 4th & 5th, SF.
Time: 9am - 4:30pm.
Cost: free.
Info: http://tinyurl.com/2otlq8 .
Free Compost for Berkeley Residents: Friday, September 28, 2007

Weather permitting. First priority is given to Berkeley Unified School District and
Berkeley
Community Gardens. Tractor operator on site between 8:45am-11:45am. General public
(self-serve), 11:45am-2:45pm. Please complete sign-in log before loading compost.
Location: Berkeley Marina Maintenance Yard, 201 University Ave, Next to Adventure
Playground, Berkeley.
Time: 8:45am - 2:45pm.
Info: 510-644-6566.
World Veg Festival in San Francisco, Sept 29-30, 2007

Location: San Francisco County Fair Building, 9th Avenue and Lincoln Way
Time: 10:00AM
Cost: $5 minimum donation.
More info: http://www.sfvs.org/wvd/
GIRLS, Inc. presents Women of Taste: Saturday, September 29, 2007

* Taste gourmet cuisine by 35 chefs
* Dance to a live 17-piece band
* Win getaways, spa packages, art & more
* Art for Epicures auction
* Celebrate GIRLS by attending this benefit event!
Location: Oakland Museum of California garden
Time: 6pm-10pm
Cost: $75 to $125
More info: www.womenoftaste.org
Seminar: Creating an Ecological House: Saturday, September 29, 2007

Author and designer Skip Wenz (Adding to a House and Ecotecture: Designing a
Sustainable Future) discusses modeling houses on ecosystems, natural building materials,
solar design and alternative construction methods.
Location: Building Education Center, 812 Page St., Berkeley.
Time: 10am - 5pm.
Cost: $85.
Info: 510-525-7610, http://www.bldgeductr.org .
Educator Workshop: "Kids in Marshes": Saturday, September 29, 2007

Explore the world of marshes and wetland habitats, and the plants and animals that have
adapted to survive in this special ecosystem. Learn about the value of one of the Bay
Area's unique and limited resources in this new course. Participants become eligible for a
free marsh ecology classroom and field trip program, led by our staff. Register online or
by phone.
Location: Richmond Field Station, 1301 S 46th St., Richmond.
Time: 9am- 4pm.
Cost: $30 (scholarships available).
Info: 510-665-3546, www.thewatershedproject.org .
Volunteer: Fall Weeding Project at Santa Venetia Marsh: Saturday, September 29,
2007
Help restore the habitat of the endangered clapper rail by removing invasive weeds like
fennel and Harding grass at Santa Venetia marsh. Other projects include native plant seed
collection and mulching around native plants. Space is limited; register online or phone
for more information.
Location: Santa Venetia Marsh, San Rafael.
Time: 9am - Noon.
Info: 510-452-9261 x119, bayevents@saveSFbay.org , http://www.savesfbay.org.
Workshop: Hands-on Biodiesel Homebrewing: Saturday, September 29, 2007

This class is designed to give you the hands on experience you need to begin making
your own high quality fuel. Topics Include: Demo & Practice; Basic Chemistry of
Making Biodiesel; Oil Quality Testing - Free Fatty Acid Titration and Quantitative Water
Test; Calculations for Methanol and Catalyst Use; Fuel Quality Testing For Conversion;
Washing Techniques; Separating Fuel From Glycerol and Water; Processor Operation;
Avoiding & Breaking Emulsion; Processor Design & Building Tips; Basic Safety
Guidelines. Class will combine lab, practical, theory and Q&A. Lunch included. Second
person from the same household 1/2 price. Limit 8 participants. Register via email.
Location: Oakland.
Time: 9:30am - 5:30pm.
Cost: $90.
Info: morris1524@yahoo.com .
Workshop: Preserving the Harvest: Saturday, September 29, 2007

Want to save the taste of summer year round? If your garden is producing more food than
you could possibly eat, learn how to preserve your fruits and vegetables for the winter.
We will cover recipes, procedure, and safety for canning and pickling fresh produce.
Projects discussed will include jams, pickles, dilly beans, sauerkraut, and/or tomato
sauce. Bring a mason jar and lid (preferably a pint-sized jar), if you want to take home
some of the creations from the class. Pre-register by phone or email.
Time: 10am - Noon.
Cost: $15.
Info: 415-731-5627, info@gardenfortheenvironment.org,
http://www.gardenfortheenvironment.org/ .
Workshop: "Creating Year-Round Edible Gardens": Saturday, September 29, 2007

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.
Location: Hayward Community Gardens, 25051 Whitman St., Hayward.
Time: 10am - 1pm.
Cost: free.
Info: 510-444-7645, http://www.bayfriendly.org .
Educator workshop: Monarchs in the Classroom: Saturday, September 29, 2007

Teachers will learn guaranteed techniques for successful milkweed propagation and
butterfly
rearing, and will take home a rearing cage complete with milkweed and larva to provide
immediate personal learning opportunities for their students.
Location: Coyote Hills Regional Park, 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd, Fremont.
Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm.
Cost: $45.
Info: 510-636-1684, www.ebparks.org/webreg
Bay Area Lady Lawyers League: Sunday September 30, 2007

All female law students, lawyers and friends are invited to play in the Get in the Game
Bay Area Lady Lawyers Fall Basketball Tournament on Sunday, September 30th co-
hosted by the Women of Stanford Law. ALL abilities are welcome -- the goal is to get us
Lady Lawyers and friends out on the courts to have a good time.
Location: Stanford University's Ford Center
Time: 9 am- 1:30 pm
Cost: $20 for current law students and $30 for lawyers and friends. Law firms are also
invited to sponsor teams.
More info and to register: www.getinthegamehoops.org or email
getinthegamehoops@gmail.com
Residential Retreat: Making a Difference: Creating A Sustainable World: Sunday,

September 30, 2007
This seminar invites participants to examine their "Personal Footprint"—a sustainability
audit of water, gas, energy, food, plastics, and product consumption—in their homes and
offices in order
to make informed and conscious choices. Visits to a nearby home and/or business will
provide hands-on learning, enlivening the seminar experience. Yoga, meditation, art,
dance, ceremony, and outdoor exercises are included to help balance the rational and
experiential, a holistic approach to learning. Participants will leave with a vision, action
steps, networking contacts, inspiration, and a profound sense of making a difference.
Register online.
Location: Esalen Institute, Big Sur.
Cost: $585-$1120, depending on housing choice.
Info: 510-547-7889, kat@urbanpermacultureguild.org , http://tinyurl.com/3cjx2a.
Benefit: BBQ & Harvest Party with Wildlife Associates: Sunday, September 30,
2007
A celebration to benefit the animals and educational programs of Wildlife Associates.
RSVP required.
Location: Half Moon Bay.
Time: 11am - 3pm.
Cost: $125 adult, $50 child, under 4 free.
Info: 650-712-0800, http://wildlifeassociates.org/ .
Women Who Light the Dark: Monday, October 1, 2007

Paola Gianturco, Photojournalist
Kavita N. Ramdas, President and CEO, Global Fund for Women
Inspirational Stories and Images who are Changing the World: Across the world, local
women are helping one another tackle the problems that darken their lives – domestic
violence, sex trafficking, war, poverty, illiteracy, discrimination, inequality, malnutrition,
disease. Through interviews with 129 women in 15 countries, photojournalist Gianturco
discovered that though they may lack material resources, these women possess a wealth
of an even more precious resource: imagination. Join Gianturco and Global Fund for
Women President Ramdas for an inspiring evening of stories and images depicting
women's powerful efforts to change their world.
Time: 5:30 pm
Cost: Free for Members, $12 for Global Fund for Women Members, $18 for Non-
Members
Introduction to Recycling: Monday, October 1-Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Sometimes our own recycling work is moving forward so fast that we may lack the time,
skills, or appropriate context to provide needed training or orientation to newcomers or
decision makers. Thus, NCRA offers this inexpensive three-day course at a convenient
location to help train people who would like a quick overview of the current recycling
industry and a view of its near-term future developments. The course is designed for
newcomers to the recycling field and is an ideal orientation for many people such as:
entry-level program assistants, interns, professionals from other fields, members of local
advisory committees, city council members and staff, members of the board of
supervisors, activists, solid-waste handlers, recycling program managers and staff. All
the Basics: Terms, Concepts, Equipment, and Resources
Come to days 1&2 only, or day 3 only, or stay the whole course - one low price!
Time: 8:30 AM – 3:15 PM
Location: Sanitary Fill Company (SF Recycling and Disposal, Inc.) 401 Tunnel Ave, SF
(at Bayshore CALTRAIN Station)
Cost: $45 for all materials (lunch not included). Scholarships now available for students!
Contact ncra@ncrarecycles.org for details.
For more information and to register online: http://www.ncrarecycles.org/itr/itr_SF.html
Presented by: the Northern California Recycling Association
Laurie Marker and the Wild Cheetahs of Namibia: Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Laurie Marker, Founder and Executive Director, Cheetah Conservation Fund
After 16 years of pioneering animal research at Oregon's Wildlife Safari, Marker sold all
of her belongings and moved to Namibia to study and preserve the last large wild cheetah
population on the planet. Nearly 17 years later, she looks back at the challenges and
opportunities that remain for both the animal and human populations of Namibia.
Time: 11:30AM
Solar Analysis Boot Camp: Thursday October 4, 2007

Heating and cooling needs are greatly affected by radiation from the sun; thus, when
designing a climate-responsive building, understanding and responding to the sun is step
one.
Completing this class will give you the tools to perform a complete solar site analysis.
First, you will learn how to determine the location of the sun in the sky on a given date
and time of day. You will gain the skills to design an overhang or shading device that
blocks the sun at specific time periods. You will also discover how to analyze the effect
of surrounding objects, such as trees and/or adjacent buildings, on solar access for a site.
Finally, you will learn how to determine exactly how much solar radiation strikes a given
surface over the course of an hour, day, and year. Instructors Cris Benton and Anna
LaRue will cover the fundamentals of solar geometry, shading device design, and solar
site analysis, using lecture, hands-on exercises, and analysis tools.
Location: Pacific Energy Center, 851 Howard Street at 4th Street, San Francisco
Time: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Cost: Free
More info: http://www.pge.com/pec
LUNAFEST National Premiere: Thursday, October 4, 2007

LUNAFEST, the national traveling film festival of short films by, for, about women. All
proceeds benefit the Breast Cancer Fund. Join the Premiere!
Location: Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 110
Time: 6 pm
Cost Hollywood Starlet (Film screening and VIP Green Room Reception ): $75, Evening
of Entertainment (Film screening and LUNA goody bag): $20, Inspired Student: $10
(requires valid student ID).
More info :
http://www.lunabar.com/community/lunafest.cfm?DocumentId=40&location=3 or
julie@breastcancerfund.org, 415-346-8223 x15
Sustainable Business Alliance Monthly Lunch: Friday, October 5, 2007

The Center’s Reclaim the Future Policy Director Ian Kim will speak with members about
the organization’s work to build a green economy for all.
Location: Ella Baker Center on 344 40th Street (near Broadway)
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Cost: $12/$15
Acterra's Solar Homes Tour, Workshop & Vendor Fair: Saturday October 6, 2007
Come see some of the most interesting residential installations of solar energy on the
Peninsula. Talk to homeowners who harness the power of the sun to generate their
electricity and provide hot water to their homes.
Location: 3921 East Bayshore Road, Palo Alto
Time: 10 am – 4pm
Cost: $10 in advance, $15 day of the tour
More info or to pre-register at www.acterra.org
Hazardous Waste Management: Tuesday, October 9, 2007

This mandatory training applies to “large quantity generators” of hazardous waste. This
course provides a comprehensive overview of the federal, California, and local hazardous
waste regulatory requirements relating to shop level and environmental manager’s
hazardous waste compliance activities. This comprehensive course describes relevant
hazardous waste rules and procedures with a particular focus on hazardous waste
generator requirements. Coverage includes container management, accumulation
obligations, facility response plans, emergency response procedures, and waste
minimization goals and requirements. Typical hazardous waste notices of violation and
audit findings will be evaluated and discussed. GARY LUCKS, J.D., CPEA, is a
principal attorney and scientist with Beyond Compliance LLC, where he advises clients
on multimedia environmental management systems (EMS) and environmental
compliance matters. He is a Certified Professional Environmental Auditor with more than
20 years of environmental regulatory compliance and sustainability experience. Lucks
specializes in environmental compliance auditing, compliance management systems
(CMS), compliance counseling, EMS, environmental training, environmental permitting,
Time: 8:30 am-5:30 pm
Cost: $395 (EDP 321406)
Credit: 0.8 ceu
More info: http://www.unex.berkeley.edu/cat/course1554.html##.
Women's Initiative Leadership Luncheon: Tuesday, October 9, 2007

The Women's Initiative hosts their Taking it to the Streets business conference luncheon.
The luncheon will be honoring women who are changing the face of business, like Carol
H. Williams, CEO of Williams Advertising, one of the largest women-owned businesses
in Oakland.
Location: Oakland Marriot
Time: 12pm
More info: (510) 287-3107
Global Warming: What It Means for You: Thursday, October 11, 2007
Climate change is emerging as the basis for statutory compliance requirements and
market-driven economic activities. California has been a leader in this transition for a
number of years, and recently enacted AB 32 to establish statewide emission limits and
enforceable standards to meet those limits. This seminar presents a brief overview of the
requirements set forth in AB 32 and other laws, and explains related issues, including:
greenhouse gas inventories, registration of emissions and offsets, emissions trading, and
carbon reduction strategies. GARY LUCKS, J.D., CPEA, is a principal attorney and
scientist with Beyond Compliance LLC, where he advises clients on multimedia
environmental management systems (EMS) and environmental compliance matters. He is
a Certified Professional Environmental Auditor with more than 20 years of
environmental regulatory compliance and sustainability experience. Lucks specializes in
environmental compliance auditing, compliance management systems (CMS),
compliance counseling, EMS, environmental training, environmental permitting,
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Cost: $10 (EDP 321398)
Info: http://www.unex.berkeley.edu/cat/course1545.html##
UC Berkeley Food & Farming Film Series: Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007
“Our Daily Bread” + “We Feed the World” With San Francisco area breadbakers: Steve
Sullivan (founder Acme Breads); Zenobia Barlow (Center for EcoLiteracy).
Moderated by Renato Sardo (ex. President of Slow Food International).
Discussion theme: local vs. global: the divergence of food culture.
Location: UC Berkeley Journalism School Auditorium
Time: 6:30pm
More info:
http://nature.berkeley.edu/blogs/newsline/2007/08/food_farming_fim_series.php.
Free E-Waste Recycling Events: Friday - Sunday, October 12-14, 2007

Got E-Waste? Recycle unwanted TV’s, monitors, computers and other electronic
equipment at Diablo Valley College, in Pleasant Hill.
Times:
- Friday, 10/12: 12:00PM - 5:00PM
- Saturday - Sunday, 10/13-10/14: 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Any California resident, business, school, etc. is welcome to bring their e-waste. Drop off
is FREE and all items will be recycled. For a complete list of e-waste items accepted - as
well as those items that are not accepted - please visit www.noewaste.com or call toll
free, (866) 335-3373. Sponsored by Electronic Waste Management, a state-approved e-
waste collector.
How to Keep Your Green Building Green: October 12, 2007, 1 to 4:30 PM
Whether you are just starting or have already implemented green building practices, you
need management tools to manage these efforts. Many organizations sink thousands of
dollars into upgrades or LEED certification, but fail to reap the long-term rewards of
energy and cost savings, simply because there is no framework to embed these practices
into their organization. Building owners and operators need tools for operating their
green building and sustaining their green building practices. In this interactive workshop,
participants will learn how to keep green buildings green with Environmental
Management System (EMS) tools: identifying key players and actions, creating
checklists and procedures, and embedding green building practices This workshop is
designed for Facility Managers, Plant Engineers, EMS and/or Sustainability Coordinators
- anyone with responsibility for building operations, management or green practices.
Workshop leader is Dorothy Atwood, Management Systems Program Manager for Zero
Waste Alliance. Guest speakers include George Denise, Cushman & Wakefield's General
Manager at Adobe Towers in San Jose (LEED-EB Platinum) and Bruce Lymburn,
LEED-AP.
Time: 1pm- 4:30pm
Cost: $45 for USGBC No. CA chapter members and $75 for non-members.
More info: Wendy Mathews at 510-268-9210, wendy@beyondcompliance.net
Energy-Efficient Windows for Residential Customers: Saturday October 13, 2007

Want to increase the energy efficiency of your home? Installing energy-efficient
windows should be at or near the top of your list. As part of the weatherization of your
home, including insulation, caulking and weather-stripping, replacing your old single
glazed windows with energy-efficient windows is essential for reducing heat loss. Come
learn what makes a window energy efficient, how they can save energy and money
including tax credits, make your house quieter, more comfortable and how they add value
to your home when its time to sell.
Location: Design Solutions, 4291 24th Street @ Douglas Street, San Francisco
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: Free
More info: chris@sfdesignsolutions.com
Hike for Breast Cancer Prevention: Sunday, October 14, 2007

Spend a day in the great outdoors on Sunday, October 14 by joining 500 women and men
benefiting the Breast Cancer Fund. Peak Hike is a fun, positive day appropriate for
children and adults. Choose from a 7-mile or an 11.5-mile hike, both affording
breathtaking views of the Marin Headlands and California coastline. After the hike,
enjoy an organic lunch by Back to Earth Organic Catering, entertainment, raffle prizes
and more in Santos Meadow. Participants are asked to raise a minimum of $250 and are
rewarded for their fundraising success! The top individual fundraiser will win an Eagle
Creek Road Warrior rolling luggage stocked with some surprise gifts. Did you know that
only 1 in 10 women with breast cancer have a genetic history of the disease? Register for
Peak Hike, and inspire others to Ask, Act and Live to reduce their risk of breast
cancer. Proceeds from Peak Hike benefit the Breast Cancer Fund.
For more information or to register visit www.breastcancerfund.org/ph07 or call (415)
346-8223
Climate Protection Leadership Group: Thursday, October 18, 2007

Climate Change issues are here to stay, requiring focus on greenhouse gas emissions,
carbon footprints, cap and trade mechanisms, and carbon offsets. What you need is a
reliable source of information - not in a single seminar or briefing, but an ongoing stream
of information, keeping you updated on the best practices and innovations as well as the
regulatory developments. Beyond Compliance, LLC is convening a group of committed
and responsible environmental professionals and companies to share information on
climate protection strategies: legislative and regulatory developments, progress reports on
ARB and the AB32 developments, analysis of the impacts of these requirements on
operations, information on new technologies, review of GHG chemistry, case studies and
successful reduction strategies. Special Guest: Dan Skopec, President of Climate &
Energy Consulting and former Undersecretary of Cal EPA, who played key roles in AB
32 and the Climate Action Team 2006 report. Once a quarter, this Climate Protection
Leadership Group (CPLG) will meet for a three hour workshop, with programs arranged
by the CPLG Partners:
- Gary Lucks, JD, Principal of Beyond Compliance and Co-Founder of Sustainable
Earth Initiative, co-author of Guide to California Environmental Law and
California Environmental Auditing,
- Jon Elliott, JD, President of Touchstone Environmental, environmental attorney
and author of the Hazardous Materials Program Matrix and a dozen books on
compliance and liability management, and
- Susan Sakaki, Principal of EnviroSystems Group and Co-Founder of Sustainable
Earth Initiative.
In addition to the networking and mutual problem solving opportunities of the quarterly
meetings, CPLG members will receive quarterly electronic newsletters. Membership (12
months) is open to both public and private sector organizations and individuals.
Time: 7:30 to 10:30 AM
Location: Oakland Marriott Hotel
Cost: $40.00
For more information and to reserve your space at the workshop, contact Barbara Baer
(barbara@beyondcompliance.net) at Beyond Compliance, 510-268-9210.
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo: Free E-waste Collection Event: Saturday, October 20, 2007
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo will have a one day only e-waste collection event. Items can be
dropped off for free at the collection site in the parking lot behind the History Park, located at the
end of Phelan Ave. off Senter Road in San Jose. Accepted items: Computers, Monitors, CPUs,
Televisions, Fax Machines, Radios, DVD/VCR Players, Speakers, Cell Phones, Zip Drives, Lab
Equipment, Printers, Shredders, Power supplies, Cables/Cords, Telephones/Cell Phones and
Stereos. Note: NO kitchen appliances, fluids, copiers, ink or toner cartridges and batteries.
Receive a Happy Hollow admission pass when you bring in a monitor or television, as these
items are the most toxic when disposed of improperly. Drop off is FREE and all items will be
recycled by ASL, a state authorized e-waste recycler. 100% of the funds earned from the recycle
event will be sent to Happy Hollow’s conservation partner Wildlife Direct, a non-profit
organization working to save Mountain Gorillas in the Democratic Republic of Congo from
extinction.
Location: Happy Hollow Park and Zoo
Cost: Free
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m
More info: 408-277-4193 or www.hhpz.org for a map to the collection site.
Idealist Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good: Monday, October 29, 2007
To help people considering graduate education as a way to improve their skills and advance their
careers, we have launched a series of Graduate Degree Fairs for the Public Good where potential
applicants can meet with representatives from graduate programs. Each event will also offer a set
of workshops that will describe the various degrees, illuminate the application and financial aid
process, and guide attendees in how to transition back to school. Our Graduate Degree Fairs for
the Public Good bring together a range of degree programs including, but not limited to:
- Public Interest Law
- Public Administration
- Public Policy
- Social Work
- Socially Responsible Business
- Urban Planning
- Divinity
- Education
- Environmental Sciences
- Global and Public Health
- International Affairs
- Nonprofit Management
Time: 5:00PM – 8:00PM
Location: Nob Hill Masonic Center
For more information: http://www.idealist.org/if/idealist/en/CareerFair/Viewer/default?career-
fair-id=165&sid=114709302-255-oko.
Environmental Laws and Auditing: Friday, November 2 and Saturday, November 3, 2007
Examine the key federal, state and local environmental regulatory programs that environmental
managers, consultants, planners, citizen activists, and regulators need to know to remain
compliant. This course provides a basic overview of the major environmental laws and
permitting requirements governing industrial processes and activities. Learn about the specific
regulations pertaining to air quality, water quality, toxic materials, and hazardous wastes.
Significant emphasis is given to the key elements of the regulatory programs from compliance
and auditing perspective. Students will have a basic understanding of audit approaches and
techniques as well as the environmental rules and work practices that are scrutinized during an
environmental audit. This course is oriented to industrial processes and compliance and not
designed to cover or address programs governing natural resources, threatened or endangered
wetlands, or land-use considerations. GARY LUCKS, J.D., CPEA, is a principal attorney and
scientist with Beyond Compliance LLC, where he advises clients on multimedia environmental
management systems (EMS) and environmental compliance matters. He is a Certified
Professional Environmental Auditor with more than 20 years of environmental regulatory
compliance and sustainability experience. Lucks specializes in environmental compliance
auditing, compliance management systems (CMS), compliance counseling, EMS, environmental
training, environmental permitting, greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory and reduction, and
pollution prevention. He is also a co-founder of the Sustainable Earth Initiative, a non-profit
specializing in EMS and dedicated to helping public agencies improve their environmental
performance. 1.5 CEUS available.
Time: 8:30 am-5 pm
Location: San Francisco: Room 810, UC Berkeley Extension Downtown Center, 425 Market St.,
8th Floor (enter on Fremont St.)
Cost: $525 (EDP 321380)
More info: http://www.unex.berkeley.edu/cat/course1553.html##.
The 1982 Warren County Protests: Environmental Justice 25 Years After Warren County
Symposium, Friday, November 16, 2007
This symposium will honor those who began this powerful movement for equality and also
reflect upon the progress of the environmental justice movement. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Robert
Bullard, author of Dump It In Dixie. Confirmed legal scholar contributors and speakers at the
symposium include: Luke Cole from the Center on Race, Poverty and the Environment; Charles
Lee from the US EPA’s Office of Environmental Justice; Veronica Eady of the New York
Lawyers for the Public Interest, Robert Garcia of the Center for Law in the Public Interest,
Professor Bradford Mank of the University of Cincinnati College of Law, Anhthu Hoang of
the WE ACT Environmental Justice Center of New York, and Caroline Farrell of the Delano
Office of the Center on Race, Poverty and the Environment.
- This event has been approved for 5 MCLE credits.
- Registration is free for all students with valid current id.
- $30 per person, if not seeking MCLE credit.
- $60 per person, if seeking MCLE credit.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Golden Gate University School of Law, 536 Mission Street, San Francisco
To pre-register: Contact Shayne Weston at: sweston@ggu.edu or (415) 422-7234
Other questions: Contact Paul Kibel at: psk@policywest.net or (510) 499-1649
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Directions: The Golden Gate University San Francisco campus is conveniently located in the
heart of the city's downtown financial district and is easily accessible by public transportation.
Take BART to the San Francisco Montgomery station and walk two blocks to 536 Mission
Street.
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California Public Utilities Commission: Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst and Utilities
Engineer
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), one of the nation’s leading regulatory
agencies, is actively recruiting public policy analysts. The CPUC is recognized internationally
for its innovative policy initiatives. The policy standards we create for California often influence
national regulatory trends and federal policies. Join our team of talented staff and commissioners
to help launch programs such as: climate change, consumer protection, renewable energy, energy
efficiency, and many other important issues that are shaping California's future.
The Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst (PURA) positions provide an opportunity to perform
policy research, analysis and development on a wide variety of issues pertaining to public
utilities or transportation regulation. A PURA will analyze, evaluate, develop and recommend
alternatives on a wide range of regulatory issues and consult with and advise Commission
management, staff and other interested parties. For more information and a detailed job
description: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/static/jobs/index.htm.
A Utilities Engineer (UE) performs technical engineering work to develop recommendations

and regulations, examine proposed utility projects, and analyze complex, controversial issues in
the energy, and water areas. Engineers may work independently, as part of a team of engineers,
or as part of a multi-disciplinary task force consisting of engineers, accountants, regulatory
analysts, and/or attorneys. The incumbent may be required to travel on a frequent basis,
including overnight stays, and on occasion will be required to work unusual hours. Openings are
available in the following Divisions: Energy, Water, and Ratepayer Advocates. The salary range
is $3838 to $6844/mo (depending on qualifications). Individuals with a Bachelor’s or Master’s
degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must have an ability and desire to perform a wide variety of tasks in a team setting, as
well as work independently on individual assignments. Excellent oral and written
communication skills are essential. Research and statistical skills and a knowledge of computers
and software systems are highly desirable. We offer excellent benefits, including medical
and dental insurance and vision care, 14 paid holidays per year, a leave plan, deferred
compensation plans (401k and /or 457), a retirement plan, transit subsidy of up to $65 per month,
employee assistance program, on-site child care, optional group legal services plan, optional
long-term disability plan, and flexible schedule and telecommuting opportunities.
Visit http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/static/jobs/index.htm to learn about applying for a job within the

CPUC. At this site you can learn about our exam process, view the current exams available, get
dates of examinations and download a copy of the state application. The requirements, location,
and complete job description for each position can also be found here. Note: You must turn in
an application form to be considered for any of our examinations. Applicants for the Utilities
Engineer position must also submit answers to the Supplemental Questions.
To apply, please fill out a State Application form and mail it to:
California Public Utilities Commission
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505 Van Ness Avenue

Room 3008
San Francisco, CA 94102
If you are unsure about what exams or positions you qualify for, for an initial review of your
application or resume, or for more employment information, contact us at
cpucrecruiter@cpuc.ca.gov, or call Richard Oppenheim at (866)652-3977.
Bay Area Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): Green Connection/ Community
Real Estate Development Assistant Program Officer
For twenty-five years, Bay Area Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) has partnered with
nonprofit community development organizations to build and strengthen their capacity and help
them become strong, efficient, and sustainable entities to build affordable housing and revitalize
entire communities. LISC is seeking an Assistant Program Officer for the Green Connection
program, which links owners and managers of affordable multi-family housing to an array of
technical assistance aimed at improving energy efficiency and incorporating green building
practices within their buildings, as well as overall sustainable community development efforts.
The LISC Green Connection/ Community Real Estate Development Assistant Program Officer
will be a point of contact for nonprofit housing developers and managers seeking to obtain
information on energy efficiency and green building resources to facilitate the construction and
rehabilitation of green affordable housing. The Assistant will support underwriting activities to
facilitate the development of housing and commercial real estate as part of LISC’s Sustainable
Communities Initiative. The Assistant Program Officer (APO) will report to the staff Program
Officers. For more information and a detailed job description:
http://www.bayarealisc.org/bay_area/assets/asset_upload_file637_5452.pdf.
The Coral Reef Alliance: Communications Manager

The Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) is the only international organization working exclusively to
save the Earth’s coral reefs and life forms and cultures dependant upon them. We are a member-
supported, non-profit organization, working to protect the health of coral reefs by integrating
ecosystem management, sustainable tourism, and community partnerships. As our
Communications Manager, your mission will be to help in creating awareness of the plight of
coral reefs and to help change human behavior in order to save coral reefs and the cultures and
life forms dependent upon them. This is a vitally important job that requires a passionate
commitment to CORAL’s mission. We are seeking a very dynamic and creative
Communications Manager to join our professional team in our San Francisco Financial District
headquarters. This is a newly created full-time position that reports to the Director of External
Relations and is responsible for the communications and public relations program. This position
is being created to help facilitate the dynamic growth mandated by our new five-year strategic
plan. If you have corporate or nonprofit experience that would assure success in running your
own communications program, we wish to speak with you. For more information and a detailed
job description:
http://www.coralreefalliance.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=22&Itemid=81
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation: Local Grantmaking Director
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The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is a private family foundation created in 1964 by
David Packard (1912-1996), co-founder of the Hewlett-Packard Company, and Lucile Salter
Packard (1914-1987). The Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations in the following
core program areas: Conservation and Science; Population; and Children, Families, and
Communities. The Foundation makes grants at every level -- local, state, national, and
international. This position presents the right candidate with a dynamic opportunity to serve as
the strategic and the day-to-day operational lead in making and overseeing grantmaking with a
current annual budget of $14 million. The grantmaking will be high touch and responsive to area
nonprofit organizations with beneficiaries to include infants, youth, teens and families in need.
The Local Grantmaking Director will guide the strategy for grantmaking and loans as well as the
Foundation’s role in community collaboration across the five counties. For more information
and a detailed job description: http://www.360searchgroup.com/articles/PF_LGD_PD.pdf.
Design Action Collective: Graphic/Web Designer

Design Action Collective is a worker-owned cooperative design and communications studio that
is committed to providing high-quality visual communications tools to progressive non-profit
and grassroots activist organizations (http://www.designaction.org). We are located in downtown
Oakland, California. Design Action is currently seeking applicants for a graphic designer with
strong web design experience. E-mail letters of application, resumes and questions to
jobs@designaction.org. No phone calls please. We will read e-mails carefully, and respond to
any questions you have. For more information: http://www.designaction.org
The World Affairs Council of Northern California: Schools Program Outreach Associate
The World Affairs Council was founded in 1947 out of the interest generated by the founding of
the United Nations in San Francisco in 1945. The Schools program of the World Affairs Council
seeks to inform, educate, and inspire the next generation of global leaders. For over twenty-five
years, the program has provided students and teachers with a variety of opportunities and
resources to broaden their knowledge of international affairs. We serve 700 high school and
community college students and hundreds of K-12 teachers throughout the Bay Area. For further
information on the Schools Program, please read the description below the job summary, and
visit www.itsyourworld.org/schools/. While current Schools programs do reach a large number
of students in the Bay Area, in recent years the decline in federal and state funding for
international education programs has made it increasingly difficult for the Council to reach
disadvantaged students and students of color. In order to increase such diversity, the Schools
Program is committed to a new initiative to expand our reach in the community. Under the
direction of the School’s Program Officer, the Outreach Associate will be responsible for
actively promoting outreach to underserved public schools, educational and community
programs that target students of color and disadvantaged youth and will support an engaging,
multi-pronged learning program for participating students. Outreach will target 7-12th grade
students. To apply for the Schools Program Outreach Associate position and for more
information, please send your resume and cover letter to Katie Walsh, Schools Program Officer
at: schoolsjob@wacsf.org.
Hesperian Foundation: Institutional Fundraising Manager

The non-profit Hesperian Foundation is one of the world’s leading creators of books and
educational materials that help poor people from around the world take greater control of their
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health and their lives. Developed in collaboration with health workers from hundreds of
countries, our simply-written and heavily-illustrated manuals enable people with little formal
education to recognize, treat, and prevent most common illnesses, and support community-based
efforts to address the underlying social, political, and economic causes of poor health. Hesperian
seeks an experienced Institutional Fundraising Manager, responsible for grantwriting and
foundation relations efforts to raise approximately $1 million annually from diverse new and
existing institutional sources including private foundations, government, international
development organizations, and bilateral agencies. This is a senior position and will report
directly to the Executive Director. The Institutional Fundraising Manager will supervise one
full-time Foundations Associate. For more information and a detailed job description:
http://www.hesperian.org/about_jobs.php.
Hesperian Foundation: Executive/Administrative Assistant

The Hesperian Foundation is also seeking an Executive/Administrative Assistant to provide
support to the Executive Director. There will be periodic support to Administration and
Fundraising. Additionally, there are opportunities for participation in the book development
process. For more information and a detailed job description:
http://www.hesperian.org/about_jobs.php.
Build It Green: Development Associate

Build It Green seeks a full-time Development Associate to assist with Councils & Guilds,
Membership, Fundraising, and Events programs that promote the design and construction of
green buildings in California’s single and multi-family residential sectors. 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. In addition, Build It Green fosters
collaboration with key stakeholder groups to accelerate the adoption of green building practices,
policies, and programs. The Development Associate reports to the Program Manager for
Membership and Sponsorship, and provides key support for all fundraising activities of Build It
Green. Candidates should demonstrate strong written and verbal communications skills, be
capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines, be able to work
independently, be highly organized, and possess strong problem-solving skills. For more
information and a detailed job description:
http://www.builditgreen.org/news/index.cfm?fuseaction=newsarticle&rowid=75.
Donordigital: Online Marketing Director

Donordigital, one of the leading agencies helping nonprofit organizations use the Internet for
fundraising, advocacy, and marketing, is looking for a Director of Online Marketing who will
helps its clients use a wide range of Internet advertising and marketing strategies to raise money,
acquire prospects, generate advocacy actions, and market their opinions and programs.
Donordigital is a division of Fenton Communications, the nation's oldest public interest
communications firm. Fenton and Donordigital recently merged to form the nation's premier
communications company serving the public interest and advocacy community. The newly-
merged company seeks to be at the cutting-edge of providing coordinated on- and off-line
communications services in the non-profit sector. Donordigital clients include CARE, Amnesty
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International USA, The Humane Society of the United States, and NARAL Pro-Choice America.
Fenton clients include MoveOn.org, environmental organizations such as Greenpeace and
Friends of the Earth, and a wide range of foundations and advocacy groups. The Online
Marketing Director will work with both Fenton and Donordigital clients. The Director will be
responsible for developing, managing and executing all paid online marketing programs for the
firm's clients. For more information and a detailed job description:
http://www.donordigital.com/index.php?page=company&sec=jobs#sfOMD.
Urban Habitat: Education and Training Coordinator

Urban Habitat is seeking a high-energy individual with strong research, facilitation, training, and
curriculum development skills to coordinate all aspects of the Leadership Institute. Candidate
must be able to work with a diverse group of organizations (community groups, intermediaries,
policy groups, government, labor, youth groups, etc) to create and implement customized
curricula and leadership trainings. Candidate will interface with a variety of audiences that
Urban Habitat trains, including elected officials and city staff as well as community groups and
neighborhood leaders and, as such, should have a good understanding of how these groups think
and operate. An understanding of a variety of environmental and social justice issues including
workforce development, housing, transportation, equity, and land use, and their impacts on
historically disenfranchised communities, is helpful. Candidate must be able to work
collaboratively with UH staff in a team environment to ensure that the Leadership Institute
supports UH’s programs and priority campaigns. Furthermore, candidate must be able to work
closely with external partners to strengthen coalitions and move identified campaigns involving
multiple and diverse stakeholders. For more information and a detailed job description:
http://urbanhabitat.org/uh/employment#job2.
David and Lucile Packard Foundation: Various 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.
Core Grantmaking Programs include: (1) the Conservation and Science Program, (2) the
Population Program and (3) the Children, Families, and Communities Program.
Current employment opportunities at the Foundation include:
- Communications Manager
- Executive Assistant
- Grants Assistant (Temporary)
- Local Grantmaking Director
- Program Associate (Temporary)
- Program Officer, Marine Fisheries
For more information and detailed job descriptions:
http://www.packard.org/itemList.aspx?RootCatID=2&CategoryID=47.
EarthTeam Environmental Network: Part-Time Executive Director

EarthTeam seeks a part-time Executive Director to start on or around October 1, 2007. This is an
exciting opportunity to make a difference at a small but growing nonprofit! The Executive
Director (ED) oversees all aspects of the EarthTeam Network. The ED is accountable to the
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Board of Directors and has primary responsibility for developing and executing a fundraising
strategy in partnership with the Board, including writing and managing grant proposals and
reports. The ED is responsible for managing a wonderful staff of 4 and providing them with
guidance and support as needed. The ED needs to have confidence in networking, strong
writing skills, and be a detail-oriented multi-tasker. The successful EarthTeam Network ED will
have room to develop their own career position and increased salary. If you have some nonprofit
experience and are ready to move into a management role, this job could be a perfect fit for you!
The current ED will work closely alongside the new ED so that all responsibilities are clearly
understood. This position is designed for a 4-day (roughly 32-hour) work week, Occasional
weekends will be required. The hours vary depending on need and some work from home is
acceptable.
To Apply/For More Information:
Send resume, cover letter, and a list of 3 references to Faith Gong (the current ED) at
faith@earthteam.net If you prefer to mail, please mail your application to EarthTeam Network,
2530 San Pablo Ave., Suite L, Berkeley, CA 94702. Please email any questions to
faith@earthteam.net
Website: www.earthteam.net
California Coastkeeper Alliance: California Program Assistant

Coastkeeper Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that uses law, science and policy to
advocate throughout California for clean water and a healthy coast. As a statewide alliance of
Waterkeepers, CCKA carries issues of local concern to the appropriate decision makers at the
regional, state and national levels. CCKA also informs the public about the health of the state’s
waters and coast, and about what the public can do in their own communities to help. The
Program Assistant position will support the Executive Director and Programs Manager and will
be responsible, under supervision, for researching, writing, and editing website content
(including maps and charts), funding proposals, grant reports, and advocacy pieces related to
CCKA’s program work. The position also includes administrative tasks, such as coordination of
CCKA Board meetings and other joint Waterkeeper activities. The ideal candidate will have
experience with website content development, completion of detail-oriented administrative tasks,
and environmental advocacy, particularly on water quality and coastal protection. Applicants
should send a resume and cover letter to info@cacoastkeeper.org with the subject heading
“Program Assistant.” No phone calls or faxes please. Position will remain open until filled. For
more information: visit http://www.cacoastkeeper.org.
Golden Gate Audubon Society: Volunteer Coordinator

Golden Gate Audubon is a wildlife conservation group dedicated to protecting Bay Area birds,
other wildlife and their natural habitats. We conserve and restore wildlife habitat, connect people
of all ages and backgrounds with the natural world, and educate and engage Bay Area residents
in the protection of our shared, local environment. We have a small staff and an active Board of
Directors, and many of our programs are implemented by talented teams of volunteers. The
Volunteer Coordinator is the primary person responsible for recruiting, training, coordinating
and retaining the organization’s active volunteer team. The Volunteer Coordinator is also
instrumental in developing Golden Gate Audubon’s vision for building the role of volunteers
within the organization, including developing new programs to engage, train and recognize and
thank our volunteers. The Volunteer Coordinator is also responsible for overseeing and
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implementing many of Golden Gate Audubon’s “on-the-ground” habitat restoration and citizen-
science programs. This is a part-time position (50% time). For more information and a detailed
job description: http://www.goldengateaudubon.org/.
ForestEthics: Various Openings

Since 1994, ForestEthics has played a leadership role in defining sustainable environmental
practices for corporations and industry and has stopped the logging of more than seven million
acres of Endangered Forests, including five million acres in Canada’s Great Bear Rainforest; 1.2
million acres in the Inland Rainforests of British Columbia and a million acres in Chile.
ForestEthics flagship public campaigns against industry giants Staples, Office Depot and
Victoria’s Secret have resulted in dramatic new industry standards, as have the environmental
commitments it has procure from some of the largest corporations on the planet, including
Staples, Home Depot and Dell computers.
Current job openings include:
- Do Not Mail Campaign Director
- CFO
- Media Officer
For more information and detailed job description: http://www.forestethics.org/article.php?id=4.
Ecology Center: Farmer’s Market Operations Manager

The Ecology Center’s mission is to promote environmentally and socially responsible practices
through programs that educate, demonstrate, and provide direct services. Each of our programs
shares the common purpose of educating the public about environmental problems, injustices,
and viable solutions, thus empowering individuals and community groups to work for change.
The Ecology Center operates three Certified Farmers’ Markets every week, all year round, rain
or shine. The Berkeley Farmers’ Markets have a special commitment to support sustainable
agriculture and sustainable communities, and to encourage and educate about organic farming,
urban agriculture and sustainable living. The Operations Manager works under the supervision
of the Program Manager to oversee Berkeley’s three year-round, out-door, rain-or-shine weekly
farmers’ markets. The Operations Manager is responsible for managing the Saturday Farmers’
Market and Tuesday Farmers’ Market, as well as overseeing the management of the Thursday
Farmers’ Market. The Operations Manager is also responsible for creating, printing, and
distributing a customer newsletter, collecting and tracking vendor paperwork, creating Farm Fact
Sheets for farmers to display, and coordinating vendor attendance, product mix, and seasonal
vendor changes. The Operations Manager is responsible for between Market operational
procedures on Fridays, and will perform other tasks and projects as assigned by the Farmers’
Market Program Manager. The job is Tuesday through Saturday and involves approximately 19
hours at market and 21 hours in the office every week. For more information and detailed job
description: http://www.ecologycenter.org/jobs/fm_ops_manager.html.
Hostelling International: Naturalist (On-Call)

The Hostel Adventure Program is an environmental education program that introduces
underserved urban youth to the excitement of the natural world. Each year more than 1,500
youth ages 5-18 encounter wildlife, tide pools, native plants, and star-filled skies during
overnight trips at three Hostelling International USA hostels: HI-Marin Headlands, HI-Point
Reyes, and HI-Point Montara Lighthouse. The hostels are located in unique coastal settings that
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provide diverse habitats for hands-on learning and discovery. More than 19,000 youth have
participated in the program since it was established by HI-USA Golden Gate Council in 1986.
The Hostel Adventure Program seeks on-call Naturalists to plan and lead outdoor, environmental
education programs for K-12 students in the Marin Headlands, Point Reyes National Seashore,
and Fitzgerald Marine Reserve (Point Montara). For more information and detailed job
description: http://norcalhostels.org/jobs/#naturalist.
Hostelling International: Educational Programs Assistant (internship)

The Golden Gate Council of Hostelling International seeks a creative and highly motivated
individual to help run its cultural and outdoor education programs, including the Hostel
Adventure Program. We are the local nonprofit affiliate of a national and international
organization whose mission is to promote environmental stewardship, world peace, and
intercultural understanding through ethical travel. The Hostel Adventure Program is an
environmental education program that introduces underserved urban youth to the excitement of
the natural world. Each year more than 1,500 youth ages 5-18 encounter wildlife, tide pools,
native plants, and star-filled skies during overnight trips at three Hostelling International USA
hostels: HI-Marin Headlands, HI-Point Reyes, and HI-Point Montara Lighthouse. The hostels are
located in unique coastal settings that provide diverse habitats for hands-on learning and
discovery. More than 19,000 youth have participated in the program since it was established by
HI-USA Golden Gate Council in 1986. For more information and detailed job description:
http://norcalhostels.org/jobs/#programsintern.
USDA Food and Nutrition Service: Program Analyst

The Western Regional Office of the US Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service,
is seeking several Program Analysts (Program Specialists) to work in the administration and
oversight of The Food Stamp Program, Special Nutrition Programs and the WIC Program in the
eight western states. Analysts will be assigned to one of these Programs:
- The Food Stamp Program, which enables low-income families to buy food with
Electronic Benefits Transfer cards;
- Special Nutrition Programs, which include the Child Nutrition Programs and Food
Distribution Programs and provide foods, funding and technical assistance for school and
child care center feeding programs and families on Indian Reservations; and
- The WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program, which provides supplemental foods,
nutrition and breast feeding education and access to health services to improve the health
of women, infants and children.
These are Federal civil service positions (GS-9/11) and Merit System Principles apply. U S
Citizenship is required. The deadline for submitting applications is September 19, 2007. The
vacancy announcement may be viewed at www.usajobs.opm.gov by searching for key word 07-
FNS-165P. Applications must be submitted on line at this web site. Salary range is $50,599 to
$79,590 and depends on prior experience. For more information about the positions e-mail
mavis.buchholz@fns.usda.gov or telephone 415.705.1314. Applications can not be submitted
to this address and must be submitted at the usajobs web site. These are Federal civil service
positions (GS-9/11) and Merit System Principles apply. U S Citizenship is required. The
deadline for submitting applications is September 19, 2007. The vacancy announcement may be
viewed at www.usajobs.opm.gov by searching for key word 07-FNS-165P. Applications must
be submitted on line at this web site. Organization Web Site: www.fns.usda.gov.
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USDA Food and Nutrition Service: Team Leader - Program Analyst

This Team Leader is on the Special Nutrition Programs Staff. The Special Nutrition Programs
Staff is responsible for administration of all the Child Nutrition Programs and certain Food
Distribution Programs in the eight western states and Pacific Basin. (For information about these
programs, please visit the FNS web site at www.fns.usda.gov.) The position requires excellent
writing skills to prepare instructional and policy guidance materials for state and local program
personnel as well as to prepare detailed reports of findings and recommendations. In addition,
strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work with and lead others are
essential. Program Specialists must be available for up to 50% travel. This is a Federal civil
service position (GS-12) and Merit System Principles apply. U S Citizenship is required. The
deadline for submitting applications is September 25, 2007. The vacancy announcement may be
viewed at www.usajobs.opm.gov by searching for key word 07-FNS-302P. Applications must
be submitted on line at this web site. Organization Web Site: www.fns.usda.gov.
Global Footprint Network: Various Openings

Global Footprint Network is committed to fostering a world where all people have the
opportunity to live satisfying lives within the means of Earth's ecological capacity. We are
dedicated to advancing the scientific rigor and practical application of the Ecological Footprint, a
tool that quantifies human demand on nature, and nature's capacity to meet these demands.
Created in 1993 by Mathis Wackernagel and William Rees, the Ecological Footprint is now in
wide use by governments, communities, and businesses to monitor current ecological resource
balances and to plan for the future. Global Footprint Network's vision is to make the Ecological
Footprint as prominent a metric as the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). By 2015, through its
flagship Ten In Ten Campaign, Global Footprint Network aims to have ten countries managing
their ecological wealth in the same way they manage their finances.
Current job openings include:
- Director of Technical Programs
- Regional Associate Director, Government Relations & European Office (Brussels,
Belgium)
- Director of Development
- Program Manager, National Ecological Footprint Accounting
http://www.footprintnetwork.org/gfn_sub.php?content=jobs.
Peninsula Open Space Trust: Major Gifts Officer

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 landscape for people here now
and for future generations. POST encourages the use of these lands for natural resource
protection, wildlife habitat, low-intensity public recreation and agriculture.
Since its founding in 1977, POST has helped to give permanent protection to nearly 55,000 acres
of land in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties — an area one and a half times the size of San
Francisco and 12 times the size of Yosemite Valley. The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) will
proactively manage a pool of donors and prospects who have the ability to make contributions of
$50,000 or more for POST's land-saving work. The MGO will identify, cultivate and solicit
major gifts from individuals and their foundations on a continuing basis consistent with the
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fundraising goals of POST. S/he will work closely with the Executive Team and Development
Committee to develop and implement comprehensive, donor-centered, solicitation strategies.
S/he will also oversee and supervise a Development Assistant at POST. The MGO will serve as a
resource for best practices in the industry to all of the Development Department and is expected
to lead by example. The MGO will report to, and work collaboratively with the Director of
Development (DoD), and will have direct contact with the President, the Executive VP, the CFO,
and the Board of Directors. For more information and a detailed job description:
http://www.openspacetrust.org/employment.htm.
Waste Management, Inc.: Environmental Protection Specialist

Manage the environmental protection program for the Davis Street Transfer Station and MRFs
including coordinating and monitoring compliance with all operating and environmental permits.
Track and report on compliance with conditions of permits, obtain new permits, renew existing
permits, evaluate new regulations, develop and coordinate implementation of plans, procedures
and training. Maintain written safety programs, promulgate site safety training, and coordinate
worker’s compensation and commercial auto liability claims. Support site operating personnel as
required. For more information visit www.wmcareers.com, search for positions in San Leandro,
CA.
Fenton Communications: Various Openings

With more than two decades of experience serving the public interest, Fenton's team harnesses
the full range of multimedia services - from strategic planning and media relations to advertising
and online marketing and advocacy - to help our clients protect the environment, improve public
health and advance human rights and social justice. Current job openings include:
- Online Marketing Director
- Account Executive
- Account Coordinator
http://www.fenton.com/pages/1_about/careers.htm#omdsf.
San Francisco Community Power: Energy Conservation Marketing Intern

San Francisco Community Power is a community-based, cutting-edge non-profit that helps Bay
Area residents and businesses lower their electricity bills and improve the environment, health
and economic future of their neighborhoods. We are seeking a web-savvy, outgoing and
organized intern to help support our marketing efforts; particularly a state-sponsored program
that pays small and medium-sized businesses to curtail their energy use during grid emergencies
to help avert blackouts and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Program participants include KGO
Radio, REI, Whole Foods, the City of Walnut Creek, and the Peninsula Jewish Community
Center. Please visit www.sfpower.org for more information. To apply, please email/fax your
resume and cover letter to:
Email: meleah@sfpower.org
Fax: (415) 626.8746
Organization Web Site: www.sfpower.org
The Oakland Zoo: Director of Development
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The Oakland Zoo is a non-profit organization, managed by the East Bay Zoological Society.
Founded in 1922, the Zoo has been located in its current location since 1936. Nestled in the
rolling hills of 525-acre Knowland Park, the Zoo is home to more than 440 native and exotic
animals. Education and conservation are primary concerns at the Oakland Zoo. In addition to a
range of education programs, the Zoo is actively involved with many researchers and
organizations dedicated to various conservation projects around the world. The Director of
Development is the lead fundraising officer and serves as a member of the senior management
team of the Zoo. Currently, the Zoo raises over $1,100,000 in membership revenue annually and
over $500,000 in private contributions. Most of the Zoo's revenues come from government
grants and contracts (approximately $7,000,000), along with service revenue including
admission fees (approximately $4,000,000). To apply, please send cover letter and resume to
Pamela Cook, Search Consultant, at zooyn@PamelaCook.com. For more information and a
detailed job description: http://www.pamelacook.com/.
CompassPoint Nonprofit Services Receptionist

CompassPoint Nonprofit Services, a consulting and training organization serving community-
based nonprofits, is currently hiring for a full-time Receptionist position in the San Francisco
office. The receptionist is responsible for answering a high volume of telephone calls and
assisting clients that come into the office. To be successful in the position, the receptionist must
develop a solid understanding of CompassPoint services and be able to assist with various
referral inquiries. The position requires very strong customer service skills, the ability to multi-
task, basic office administration knowledge and computer skills. The position is a full-time non-
exempt position and is scheduled Monday through Friday, from 8-5 with a one hour lunch break.
For more information and a detailed job description:
http://www.compasspoint.org/content/index.php?pid=151.
San Francisco Community Land Trust: Organizational Director

SFCLT seeks an Organizational Director to build and maintain a strong, well-functioning,
community-based organization. The Director is hired by and reports to the Board of Directors.
Working closely with the Board, the Director is responsible for the overall management of the
organization including fundraising, financial management, program development and public
relations. The Director will provide direction and leadership toward the achievement of SFCLT's
mission, strategic goals and annual objectives, while enabling the Board of Directors to fulfill its
governance function. The ideal candidate will have experience working with people from diverse
socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, will be passionate about the organization’s mission,
and experienced in housing and/or community development. SFCLT seeks an individual who is
politically savvy, intuitive and able to communicate the issues and work to policy makers and
key stake-holders. The Director is expected to work with the Board of Directors to raise
$100,000 by Spring 2008 and approximately $500,000 over the next 3 years. The Director
functions under the supervision of the Board of Directors and is expected to carry out most job
functions independently. All management practices will model and promote SFCLT’s
community-driven, collaborative and inclusive values. Evaluation of the position will be
provided by the Board annually. For more information and a detailed job description:
http://www.sfclt.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=4&Itemid=14.
Earthjustice: Energy / Global Warming Attorney
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Earthjustice has an immediate need for an attorney to work on issues related to energy policy and
global warming. The ideal candidate would have extensive experience with law and policy
issues related to energy supply and distribution, including background with FERC and utility
regulatory matters, and be knowledgeable about the implications of global warming for energy
law and policy. The attorney will develop, coordinate and pursue strategic litigation in federal
and state courts related to the implementation of global warming laws, particularly as they relate
to energy supply and distribution, and will work with other Earthjustice staff to evaluate
opportunities for the organization and its clients related to energy policy and global warming.
This work will emphasize California-based strategies but will also likely involve some work in
other jurisdictions. The attorney must be admitted to practice law in a US jurisdiction, and
admission to the California bar will be required within the first year. The attorney will be based
in Earthjustice’s Oakland, CA, regional office. For more information and a detailed job
description:
http://www.earthjustice.org/about_us/jobs_education/jobs/page.jsp?itemID=30895372.
Rainforest Action Network: Communications Manager

Rainforest Action Network (RAN) runs hard-hitting campaigns to break America’s oil addiction,
protect endangered forests and indigenous rights, and stop destructive investments around the
world through education, grassroots organizing, and non-violent direct action. We challenge
extractive industries to phase out destructive operations in old-growth forests, respect human
rights, and adopt comprehensive policies that mitigate their contributions to global warming.
RAN has enjoyed a string of victories in the logging and banking sectors and has been dubbed by
the Wall St. Journal as among “the most effective environmental agitators in the business.”
RAN’s communications team is responsible for media relations, publications, advertising,
marketing and messaging for the organization and its campaigns. The communications manager
position will be responsible for implementing media outreach plans for our Global Finance and
Freedom From Oil campaigns. Candidates should have at least one to three years experience in
journalism, public relations or a related communications field with an emphasis on direct media
outreach. For more information and a detailed job description:
http://ran.org/who_we_are/jobs_internships/.
Greenpeace: Organizing Term Coordinator

The Greenpeace Student Program was created to train and mobilize a diverse new generation of
environmental leaders to win Greenpeace campaigns. The primary programs are the Greenpeace
Student Network and the Greenpeace Organizing Term (GOT). The GOT is a semester or
summer-long environmental training program filled with training, travel, and action. The GOT
prepares the country’s best emerging student activists to mobilize their campuses on Greenpeace
campaigns. Students learn through more than 50 training’s, hands-on campaign work,
mentorship from staff, teamwork, and by mobilizing students across the country. Coursework
includes grassroots organizing, strategic campaign planning, direct action climbing and boating,
nonviolence, working with the media, building groups, leadership, and Greenpeace values,
history, and current campaigns. The GOT includes a weeklong trip abroad for students to meet
international Greenpeace activists. For more information and a detailed job description:
http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/about/jobs/greenpeace-organizing-term-coo-3
The Watershed Project: Development Director
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The Watershed Project is a nonprofit organization offering a range of services to support healthy
watersheds in the San Francisco Bay Area. Programs include workshops for educators and the
general public, support for creek and watershed protection groups, and a marsh and grassland
restoration project. The Watershed Project seeks an experienced fund developer to serve as
Development Director. Our mission is to educate and inspire communities to protect their local
watersheds. We are located on a satellite campus of UC Berkeley known as the Richmond Field
Station, in a beautiful natural setting with access to the Bay Trail. We produce well-respected
environmental education and community stewardship programs. The Development Director will
join a collegial staff of 13, in addition to numerous interns and volunteers. The development
Director is a key member of the Management Team and will work with the Executive Director to
raise an annual budget of $900,000. For more information and a detailed job description:
http://www.thewatershedproject.org/default/files/pdf/Development_Director_Job_Announcemen
t_August_2007.pdf.
The Watershed Project: Administrative Assistant

The Watershed Project is a nonprofit organization offering a range of services to support healthy
watersheds in the San Francisco Bay Area. Programs include workshops for educators and the
general public, support for creek and watershed protection groups, and a marsh and grassland
restoration project. The Administrative Assistant supports the senior management of TWP in
financial and administrative tasks and projects. For more information and a detailed job
description:
http://www.thewatershedproject.org/default/files/pdf/Admin_Assistant_Job_Announcement_Au
gust_07.pdf.
Rockwood Leadership Program: Development Associate/Executive Management

Coordinator
Rockwood Leadership Programs needs a full time staff person to help both the Executive
Director (25%) and the Development Director (75%) in a variety of tasks and special projects.
The Executive Director has special projects he needs to hand off to his assistant, as well needing
help in supporting and communicating with our Board of Directors. Our Development Director
needs a sharp associate with great writing and database management skills. If you know layout
designs, that would be great. We are a leadership development organization that has trained over
1600 social activists and non-profit professionals nationally. We are passionate about supporting
social change, and do so by offering leadership skills and support to those doing the work.
If you love being in a very vibrant and stimulating environment, and if you love being in a mix
of a very diverse and talented staff, this is a great job for you. You should be interpersonally very
skillful, and be able to manage multiple projects well. Excellent computer skills a must. To
apply, please send a brief cover letter and attach your resume as a Word document or PDF, with
Development Associate in the subject line to: jobs@rockwoodleadership.org. For more
information visit: www.rockwoodleadership.org.
California Climate Action Registry: Various Openings

The California Climate Action Registry (the Registry) was established by California statute as a
non-profit voluntary registry for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The purpose of the Registry
is to help companies and organizations with operations in the state to establish GHG emissions
baselines against which any future GHG emission reduction requirements may be applied.
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The Registry encourages voluntary actions to increase energy efficiency and decrease GHG
emissions. Using any year from 1990 forward as a base year, participants can record their GHG
emissions inventory. The State of California, in turn, will offer its best efforts to ensure that
participants receive appropriate consideration for early actions in the event of any future state,
federal or international GHG regulatory scheme. Registry participants include businesses, non-
profit organizations, municipalities, state agencies, and other entities. Current job openings
include:
- Director of Accounting
- Office Manager
- Member Services Manager
- Policy Associate (2 positions available)
http://www.climateregistry.org/aboutus/jobs/.
The Institute at the Golden Gate: Marketing and Reservations Manager

The Institute at the Golden Gate, a new environmental institute located at the spectacular Fort
Baker in the Golden Gate National Parks system will be a catalyst for action to advance the
health, sustainability, and protection of our environment. We accomplish this through cross-
sector dialogues, collaborative leadership trainings, action summits, and youth programs that
lead to positive change. Fort Baker is being converted into an environmentally-friendly lodge
and conference facility - Cavallo Point, The Lodge at the Golden Gate. Through a unique public-
private partnership, the Institute at the Golden Gate is responsible for environmental
programming at the site, with a focus on meetings, programs and conferences. The Institute will
manage 10% of Cavallo Point's total guestrooms and meeting space during the off-peak season
(Nov 1 - April 30). Our capacity on an annual basis is over 5, 000 lodging room nights and
related meeting facilities. Qualified organizations will receive our Green Rate for rooms,
conference facilities, and food. We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our team as
the Marketing and Reservations Manager for the Institute. This position will oversee the
marketing and sales process for the new Institute, scheduled to launch in summer 2008. In this
role, the Marketing and Reservations Manager is responsible for supporting the Program
Director in developing and implementing a marketing strategy and selling meetings and program
services to qualified clients. For more information and a detailed job description:
http://www.parksconservancy.org/about/employment.asp?job=1321.
The Headlands Institute: Field Science Educator and School Programs Manager
Founded in 1971, Yosemite National Institutes (YNI) is a national organization dedicated to
teaching science and environmental education in nature's classroom to inspire a personal
connection to the natural world and responsible actions to sustain it. YNI currently has three
campuses: Yosemite Institute in Yosemite National Park, Headlands Institute in the Marin
Headlands in Northern California, and Olympic Park Institute in Olympic National Park in
Washington. YNI now serves over 40,000 youth and adults annually at its campuses in the
Marin Headlands and Yosemite National Park in Northern California, and Olympic National
Park in Washington. Over 500 public and private schools (grades K-12) from over 175 cities and
towns attend our core residential field-science programs. In addition to its K-12 field science
programs, YNI offers teacher trainings, community outreach programs, summer youth
adventures, and adult and family field courses.
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Field Science Educator

Our field science educators create and implement the programs that have made Headlands
Institute one of California's leading non-profit environmental education centers. For each
program, a field science educator develops a set of activities and hikes that meld the client's
needs with the field science educator's unique strengths and the institute's core themes. Each field
science educator works with 10-15 students for 1 to 5 day programs. Educators are expected to
engage themselves physically, intellectually, and emotionally to design and implement
individualized programs. For more information and a detailed job description:
http://www.yni.org/main/employment/HI_field-science-edu.php.
School Programs Manager

The School Programs Manager is a full-time position the Headlands Institute (HI), a campus of
the Yosemite National Institutes (YNI). The position supports the visions of HI’s education
mission, specifically through the lens of school programs. The School Programs Manager
coordinates and leads all aspects of HI’s school-based programs, including teacher professional
development, the Adopt-a-Beach program, Classroom Connections (pre/post classroom lessons),
after-school programming in a low-income community, and the Headlands Institute Community
Action Award. This person reports to the Director of Education & Community Programs. For
more information and a detailed job description:
http://www.yni.org/main/employment/hiSchoolsManager.php.
Sierra Club: Various Openings

America's oldest national environmental organization is hiring for the following positions in its
San Francisco office:
- Associate Advancement Director, Finance and Administration
- Director of Donor Communications and Marketing
- Donor Relations Assistant
- Researcher
- Media-Assets Cataloger
- Operations Coordinator
- Telecommunications Specialist
- Online Organizing Director
- Program Assistant
- Program Assistant – OEP
- Proposal Writer/Editor – OEP
- Program Manager, Donor Development & Membership Acquisition
- Brochure Editor/Outdoor Activity Webmaster
- Land Agency and Concessionaire Coordinator
- Telecommunications Specialist
For more information and detailed job descriptions: http://www.sierraclub.org/jobs/.
Friends of the Urban Forest: Planting Manager

Are you interested in community building and urban greening in San Francisco? For over 26
years Friends of the Urban Forest (FUF) has been working with communities in San Francisco to
plant and care for trees. The Planting Manager works with neighborhood organizers and FUF
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volunteers to coordinate Saturday morning plantings throughout the city. You would be
responsible for healthy trees, happy & engaged communities and special projects to further our
programs. Some special projects include our budding Tree Basin Expansion Projects. Tree Care
is also an aspect of the Planting Manager’s duties including pruning and re-staking young trees
with student interns and volunteers. The planting manager requires a background in horticulture.
The position involves both office and field work including computer work, public speaking,
some heavy lifting (40 lbs.), and driving the FUF truck or own vehicle as needed (a valid
California license is required). Strong organizational skills along with general office and
administration skills, computer skills, good knowledge of trees/plant materials, attention to detail
and a whole lot of people skills are needed for this full time position with great benefits. For
more information and a detailed job description: http://www.fuf.net/about_us/jobopps.html.
Ella Baker Center for Human Rights: Media Relations Manager

The Ella Baker Center for Human Rights is a strategy and action center working for justice,
opportunity and peace in urban America. Based in Oakland, California, we promote positive
alternatives to violence and incarceration through our four cutting-edge campaigns:
- Books Not Bars promotes alternatives to youth incarceration in California.
- Bay Area PoliceWatch supports victims and survivors of police abuse and their families.
- Reclaim the Future creates job opportunities in the emerging green economy for low-
income communities and communities of color.
- Silence the Violence is a holistic campaign to win peace on Bay Area streets.
The Ella Baker Center for Human Rights is seeking an experienced, motivated and talented
Media Relations Manager to manage a national and regional media strategy for the center and
our four campaigns. A leading racial and social justice organization, Ella Baker Center (EBC) is
known for its innovation, tenacity, and creativity. The ideal candidate is someone who will thrive
in a multi-issue, multi-tactic organization that relies heavily on communications and media to get
the job done. For more information and a detailed job description:
http://www.idealist.org/en/job/240851-174.
Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE): Executive Director

The Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE) is conducting a search for our next
Executive Director to lead an evolving and dynamic organization. BALLE’s mission is to
catalyze, strengthen and connect local business networks that are dedicated to building strong
local living economies. Local living economies ensure that economic power resides locally,
sustaining healthy community life and natural life as well as long-term economic viability.
Founded in 2001, our growing alliance now includes the development of more than 50 North
American business networks representing over 15,000 local, independent businesses. Our
administrative office and staff are located in San Francisco, California and supported by a Board
of Directors and Advisory Council comprised of prominent entrepreneurs, authors and not-for-
profit leaders from across North America. We are seeking an Executive Director who must
possess a passionate commitment to the principles of local living economies. The qualified
candidate should also have an established track record in a senior management position of a
social purpose enterprise, either for profit or not for profit, with professional experience in one or
more of the following or similar areas: local food systems, renewable energy, green building,
community capital, new urbanism, zero waste manufacturing and/or local independent business
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development. For more information and a detailed job description:

http://www.livingeconomies.org/news-and-events/announcements-and-breaking-news.
Natural Resources Defense Council: Land Program Policy Associate

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a non-profit national environmental
advocacy organization with more than 1.2 million members and online activists. We have offices
in New York, Washington, D.C., San Francisco and Los Angeles. Our staff of over 275 includes
attorneys, scientists, policy analysts and educators working to protect the environment and public
health through advocacy and education. The Natural Resources Defense Council is seeking a
policy associate to work in our Land Program on our campaign to protect the Tongass National
Forest, and on efforts to protect unique places in the state of California. The Associate will work
approximately half time on each effort and will work closely with NRDC’s Land Program team
of scientists, lawyers, and policy analysts. For more information and a detailed job description:
http://www.idealist.org/en/job/240438-36 or visit www.nrdc.org.
Earth Share of California: Bay Area Regional Development Manager

Earth Share of California coordinates workplace giving for over eighty carefully selected
environmental charities. Part of the national Earth Share network, Earth Share of California
offers business partners the opportunity to connect with the most respected organizations,
offering solutions to environmental business questions, volunteer opportunities and networking.
Our member organizations have been instrumental in maintaining the California landscape, and
many have influenced eco-friendly legislation, including the tax credit for energy efficient
vehicles. The Bay Area Regional Development Manager (BARDM) is responsible for
maintaining and developing income in the San Francisco Bay Area primarily through managing
a diverse portfolio of workplace giving campaigns. Activities include increasing the market share
of ESCA organizations in each campaign, identifying new campaigns, cooperating with other
federations to maximize best practices, and record keeping. The BARDM will participate in
marketing efforts regionally and statewide. Activities include developing annual marketing
materials, providing marketing materials to ESCA’s regional offices, and participating in cause
marketing and regional publicity opportunities. To apply, send resume and cover letter (prefer
electronically in Word format) to: pat.smith@earthshareca.org No phone calls please.
Pat Smith
Executive Director
Earth Share of California
3655 So. Grand Ave. Ste. 280
Los Angeles, CA 90007
For more information visit: www.earthshareca.org.
The Nature Conservancy: Ecohydrologist, Sierra Nevada Demonstration Site

The Nature Conservancy, World Wildlife Fund, and Stanford University together seek to fill the
position of Ecohydrologist for the Natural Capital Project’s Sierra Nevada Demonstration Site.
Our aim is to build a scientific basis and broad institutional support for protecting Earth’s vital
life-support systems, using innovative incentives for conservation and resource management.
The first of three components of the Natural Capital Project is to develop tools to model and map
the distribution and flow of ecosystem services across a landscape. We are initially implementing
these tools in demonstration sites, one of which is the Sierra Nevada region of California. We are
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developing methods and data to support the modeling of the following services: carbon
sequestration, recreation and tourism, and water-related services such as flow regulation and
water quality. We seek to understand the differences in water quantity, timing, and quality due to
changes in land use and climate, and to demonstrate the connections between services affected
by changes in hydrologic regime. Applications should include cover letter describing interest in
and suitability for position, full CV, names of 3 references and send to:
Rebecca Shaw
rshaw@tnc.org
The Nature Conservancy
201 Mission St, 4th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
If applying by email state “Ecohydrologist, Sierra Nevada, The Natural Capital Project” in the
“Subject” field and copy Sylvia Busby: sbusby@tnc.org. Follow with a hard copy by regular
mail. For more information and a detailed job description:
http://www.idealist.org/en/job/239861-41.
The Nature Conservancy: Conservation Information Manager I

The State Conservation Land System Manager manages and maintains The Nature
Conservancy’s (TNC’s) legal and conservation information database (currently housed in the
Conservation Land System (CLS)) and related records in order to provide accurate data
regarding conservation projects, real estate, and legal transactions for California, Hawaii, and
Alaska. The CLS Manager assures the smooth flow of legal and conservation data into and out of
the database. This position involves coordinating documentation in CLS of TNC project
information and approvals for the states; ensuring that approvals for state projects are obtained;
maintaining the database, entering data, running database quality control routines, and generating
reports using the CLS Toolkit; and overseeing related manual files. The CLS Manager trains
staff and supplies information on certain TNC processes as needed. There is frequent interaction
with all levels of TNC staff. The CLS Manager needs to be able to gain cooperation of numerous
TNC personnel over whom there is no direct authority in order to accomplish goals.
For more information and a detailed job description: http://www.idealist.org/en/job/238436-166
or www.tnc.org.
Green Corps: 2008-2009 Environmental Organizer Training Program

Green Corps’ year-long paid environmental organizing training program is a year of in-depth
classroom training and field experience on critical environmental problems with leading
environmental groups like the Sierra Club, League of Conservation Voters and Greenpeace.
Green Corps is the non-profit Field School for Environmental Organizing, founded by leading
environmentalists in 1992 to identify and train environmental organizers. Our year-long program
includes intensive classroom training, hands-on experience running urgent environmental
campaigns, and placement in permanent positions with leading environmental and social change
groups. To apply for Green Corps' 2008-2009 Environmental Organizer Training Program, fill
out our online application by the Early Application Deadline of Oct. 12, 2007. Regional
deadlines, 2nd round interview locations and our online application are at
http://www.greencorps.org/applyform.asp.
Amazon Watch: Development Manager
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Join our dynamic organization that has led the way to ground breaking victories for indigenous
peoples' rights and the environment (www.amazonwatch.org). We are looking for a skilled and
experienced Development Director to oversee Amazon Watch's fundraising programs, including
foundation and individual donor support and fundraising events. This is a full-time senior
management position. The Development Director is responsible for the implementation of the
overall annual development plan, which includes fundraising by the development, executive, and
campaign staff. Amazon Watch is 10 years old, has a stable funding base and is a growing
organization. As our budget nears the million-dollar mark, we have a new need for a
development "backbone" for the organization. This is an exciting new position at Amazon Watch
that will be best filled by an experienced, organized, ambitious, strategic and motivated person
who believes strongly in the importance of our mission to defend the rights of indigenous
peoples and protect the Amazon rainforest. The Development Director is supported by staff
members (equal to 1.5 full time staff) as well as members of the advisory board and the board of
directors. This position will report directly to the Executive Director. For more information and
a detailed job description: http://www.idealist.org/en/job/239219-22.
Care2.Com: Senior Campaign Manager

Care2 is hiring a new Senior Campaign Manager to join our campaign team based in Redwood
City, California. The Senior Campaign Manager will lead a client team working with advocacy
and fundraising professionals at leading nonprofits to craft successful online campaigns targeting
Care2 Web visitors and action alert subscribers. He or she will work creatively to maximize
participation by Care2’s millions of members, and delight our nonprofit partners by quickly
fulfilling their advocacy, member recruitment, fundraising and other online campaigns. Mixing
strong client management skills with superb persuasive writing, the new Senior Campaign
Manager will manage a portfolio of long-term and fast-breaking campaigns for a wide range of
nonprofits, unions, and political campaigns. The ideal candidate is passionate about progressive
causes, experienced in online advocacy and fundraising, and a compelling writer. The candidate
must be comfortable testing, analyzing, and improving campaign performance. For more
information and a detailed job description:
http://www.jobvite.com/CompanyJobs/Job.aspx?c=qIW9Vfws&v=1&j=oNG9Vfwh.
Care2.Com: Online Campaigner

Care2 is looking to hire a versatile new Online Campaigner to join our 9-person campaign team
based in Redwood City, California. Reporting to the Campaign Director, the new Online
Campaigner will join one of our client teams. The client teams work with advocacy and
fundraising professionals at many leading nonprofits to craft successful online campaigns
targeting Care2 Web visitors and e-newsletter subscribers. The ideal candidate is a strong writer,
has solid analytical skills, is passionate about the environment and progressive causes, and is
comfortable balancing competing deadlines and demands. This candidate is equally adept at
creating persuasive editorial messages - often in response to fast-changing current events - and at
using spreadsheets and other databases to test, analyze and optimize an email campaign's rate of
opens, click-throughs and overall response. For more information and a detailed job description:
http://www.jobvite.com/CompanyJobs/Job.aspx?c=qIW9Vfws&v=1&j=oPA9Vfwd.
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SEPTEMBER 2007 NEWSLETTER

GUIDELINES FOR NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS:

* Do you know where your food comes from?

** Local organic food and wine will be provided by WEN **

First Unitarian Church of Oakland

To reserve tickets online ($10): http://www.eventbrite.com/event/73569047

35th Sustainable Earth Forum Education Program: September 2007- February

Women's Intro to Grid-Tied PV: Saturday, September 15, 2007 - Sunday,

Honey Harvesting and Beehive Management: Saturday, September 15, 200

Kids in Gardens: School Gardening: Saturday, September 15, 2007

Workshop: Seed Saving in SF: Saturday, September 15, 2007

Teen Coastal Cleanup: Saturday, September 15, 2007

Tour: My Green Granny Unit: Saturday, September 15, 2007

Community Peace Rally: Saturday, September 15, 2007

Volunteer: Albany Shoreline Clean Up: Saturday, September 15, 2007

Volunteer: Emeryville Shoreline Clean Up: Saturday, September 15, 2007

Volunteer: Oakland's Creek to Bay Day: Saturday, September 15, 2007

Time: 9am - Noon.

Class: Demystifying Tofu & Tempeh: Saturday, September 15, 2007

Workshop: Economic Mini-Farming: Saturday, September 15, 2007

Workshop: Climate Change, Empowerment, and Despair: Saturday, September 15,

Block Party at Peralta/Hopkins: Sunday, September 16, 2007

Hike: Rainbow Ramblers: Sunday, September 16, 2007

Talk - Environmental Impact Assessment in India: Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Volunteer Orientation: Golden Gate Audubon Society: Tuesday, September 18,

Residential Green Building Workshop: Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Bay Gourmet/Environment and Natural Resources: Wednesday, September 19,

Workshop: Grid-Tied PV for Professionals: Wednesday, September 19, 2007

San Francisco Federal Building Tour: Thursday September 20, 2007

This is a workshop for business owners, facilities managers, school administrators,

2nd Annual Berkeley Sustainability Summit: Friday, September 21, 2007

2007 Climate All Stars Conference: Friday, September 21, 2007

Overview of Environmental Laws and Regulations: Friday, September 21, 2007

California Watershed Network Forum: Friday, September 21, 2007

West Coast Green Worldchanging Party: Friday, September 21, 2007

PARK(ing) Day: Friday, September 21, 2007

Walk: Last Day of Summer Stroll: Saturday, September 22, 2007

Workshop: "High-Performing Plants for Low-Water Gardens": Saturday,

Lecture: Sustainable Design Plus Ultra: Saturday, September 22, 2007

Workshop: Introduction to Grow Biointensive: Saturday, September 22, 2007

Volunteer: Quail Habitat Restoration: Saturday, September 22, 2007

Class: "Introduction to Urban Permaculture First Responder": Saturday,

Workshop: Seed Propagation: Saturday, September 22, 2007

Workshop: Edible Gardening in Containers: Saturday, September 22, 2007

Volunteer: Neighborhood Compost Campaign: Saturday, September 22, 2007

Little Farm Fair: Sunday, September 23, 2007

San Francisco Green Home Tour: Sunday September 23, 2007

Berkeley Partners for Parks Fundraiser: Sunday, September 23, 2007

Autumn Equinox Gathering: Sunday, September 23, 2007

Cross-Pollination: Gardeners Unite: Sunday, September 23, 2007

Online Class: Green Health Care: Monday, September 24, 2007

Educator Resource Fair: Monday, September 24, 2007

Green Business Recognition Event: Monday, September 24, 2007

Farm-to-Glass Seasonal Cocktail Competition: Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Happy Anniversary AB 32:Public-Private Solutions to Climate Change: Tuesday,

America’s Most Cherished Places in Jeopardy: Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Workshop: Adapting to the Impacts of a Changing Climate: Wednesday, September

Green Building Talk: Donovan Rypkema: Thursday, September 27, 2007

Nomination Deadline: Marin Environmental Leadership Award: Thursday,

Groundbreaking Celebration for Sunnyvale's Full Circle Farm: Thursday,

Info Session: Sonoma State Univ. Sustainable Landscape Program: Thursday,

Workshop: Earth Plaster: Friday, September 28, 2007

Local organic food and wine will be provided by WEN