Environmental and Animal Protection plus Vegetarian Events Calendars
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Environmental and Animal Protection plus Vegetarian Events Calendars
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Also see the Political Events Calendar for types of events not directly related to the above subject areas.
July 2009
| Event Start Date | Event |
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| 07/04/2009 | Celebrate an Independence Day for Farm Animals at Farm Sanctuarys Fourth of July Pignic -- Farm Sanctuary Welcomes Visitors of All Ages for Free Tours, Food and Fun on Independence Day -- This Independence Day, Farm Sanctuary, the largest rescue and refuge network for farm animals in North America, will welcome visitors to its shelter in Orland, California for its annual Fourth of July Pig-nic: An Independence Day for Farm Animals a fun-filled day featuring free tours, family-friendly activities and delicious veggie food. Celebrate Independence Day with a barbeque that promotes life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for farm animals. Complete with cruelty-free veggie dogs and other vegan food, this festive event provides compassionate entertainment and free tours of the California Shelter. Guided tours will be offered every hour, on the hour, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. When: Saturday, July 4, 2009; 11a.m. 3 p.m. Where: Farm Sanctuary, 19080 Newville Rd., Orland, CA This all-ages event is free and open to the public. For more information and directions, please call 607-583-2225 ext. 221 or visit www.farmsanctuary.org today. Farm Sanctuary is the nation's leading farm animal protection organization. Since incorporating in 1986, Farm Sanctuary has worked to expose and stop cruel practices of the "food animal" industry through research and investigations, legal and institutional reforms, public awareness projects, youth education, and direct rescue and refuge efforts. Farm Sanctuary shelters in Watkins Glen, N.Y., and Orland, Calif., provide lifelong care for hundreds of rescued animals, who have become ambassadors for farm animals everywhere by educating visitors about the realities of factory farming. Additional information can be found at http://www.farmsanctuary.org or by calling 607-583-2225. |
| 07/13/2009 | 2-Week Intensive Permaculture Design Certification Course
Tunitas Creek Ranch, Half Moon Bay, CA Monday, July 13 - Saturday, July 25, 2009 Join us for our second annual Permaculture Design Course on Californias San Mateo Coastside. Participants in this exciting event will play a critical role in creating a center for Permaculture as well as strengthening the Permaculture community in the larger bioregion. Your efforts will help build a legacy of sustainability that will carry on for generations to come. In this 72-hour intensive design course, youll acquire the tools you need to create a sustainable future in your backyard and beyond! These tools can be applied to any scale, from dense urban settlements to vast rangeland. Participants will complete a conceptual permaculture design project and participate in a variety of meaningful hands-on activities. The course takes place at Tunitas Creek Ranch, a 250-acre farm and retreat center in northern Californias coastal range outside of Half Moon Bay. The ranch is nestled along the East Fork of Tunitas Creek, 2 miles from the Pacific Ocean. The landscape of beautiful Tunitas Creek Ranch is made up of riparian corridors, steep slopes, pastures, high ridges, small orchards, and an abundance of native vegetation. Graduates of the course receive the Permaculture Design Certificate. Registration is now open and ends July 9, 2009 See course webpage to register: http://www.conexions.org/wordpress/?page_id=247 Scholarship and work-trade opportunities are available. Apply online. Contact Susan Osofsky at 650.938.9300 x18 or permaculture@conexions.org for more. Instructors include Doniga Markegard, Benjamin Fahrer, Susan Osofsky, with special guest instructors Penny Livingston-Stark, James Stark, Paul Giacomantonio, Jim Howard, Pliny Keep, Rene Keep, Aaron Dinwoody, Sky Snyder, Lydia Puhak, Drew Harwell, Andy Langford and Liora Adler Course begins at 10am on July 13th and ends at 6pm July 25th. |
| 07/27/2009 | Young Professionals International Forum @ the World Affairs Council, 07/27
Economic Implications of Climate Change Policy Christopher Plante, Director, Environment Program, The Asia Foundation; Ray Williams, Director, Long Term Energy Policy, PG&E In 2007 the United Nations declared that greenhouse gas emissions from human activity are responsible for a significant portion of the increase in the Earths average temperature. As a result, the debate over climate change has largely subsided; however, a new debate has emerged. What is the best climate change policy moving forward? More importantly, what is the most efficient and cost-effective policy? Join the Council and a panel of economic and policy experts for a discussion on the economic costs and barriers to implementing a successful climate change policy. What are the foreseeable costs to individuals, businesses and government? The panel will also compare climate change policies across developing and developed economiesspecifically, taking a comparative look at China and California. Monday, July 27; Check-in: 6:00PM; Program: 6:30PM World Affairs Council, 2nd Floor Auditorium, 312 Sutter St., San Francisco Admission Costs: Council members: FREE; Students: $5; Non-members: $15 Info: 415.293.4600; info@wacsf.org; http://www.itsyourworld.org/ |
August 2009
| Event Start Date | Event |
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| 08/03/2009 | WATERSHED TEACHING TOOLS
Mon.-Fri., Aug.3-7 at UC Berkeley Field Station, Richmond 9:30 AM-3PM. $80. THIS 5-DAY hands-on training gives teachers skills and resources to help them bring high-quality environmental education into the classroom. Topics include: - Creek, marsh, and watershed ecology of the Bay - Basic gardening concepts for a healthy watershed - Reducing pesticides and toxins at home and school - Pollution prevention and waste reduction - Integrating and evaluating environmental education activities in the curriculum Free Resources: - EXTENSIVE RESOURCE BINDERS - OPTIONAL CANOE TRIP - WATERSHED MAPS - WORM BINS, SEEDS & PLANTS - 4 ACADEMIC CREDITS through CSU East Bay - ELIGIBILITY for $150 stipends and grants - FOLLOW-UP SUPPORT and much more! For more information or to sign up for the workshop, please contact us at 510.665.3430 or workshops@thewatershedproject.org. Contact Address: The Watershed Project 1327 South 46th Street 155 Richmond Field Station Richmond, CA 94804 P. 510-665-3430 F. 510-665-3642 fax URL. www.thewatershedproject.org |
| 08/03/2009 | Watershed Teaching Tools
Monday-Friday, August 3-7 at UC Berkeley Field Station, Richmond 9:30am-3pm $80, scholarships available Our comprehensive five-day training provides educators with the knowledge and resources they need to bring hands-on environmental education into their classrooms. The topics covered are: watershed, marsh and creek ecology of the San Francisco Bay; gardening concepts for a healthy watershed; ways to reduce pesticides and toxins around your home and school; pollution prevention and resource conservation; and integrating and evaluating environmental education activities into your curriculum. For more information about any of our teacher workshops, contact Adam Hale at (510) 665-3539 or email adam@thewatershedproject.org. |
| 08/04/2009 | Book Program @ the World Affairs Council, 08/04
The Countdown to Copenhagen: Western Cultures Impact on Climate Change Thom Hartmann, Author and Radio Host, Air America As the world prepares for the UN climate conference in Copenhagen this December, what are the key areas of policy that are in most need of reform? If the United States, China and India are not committed to a new agreement, how will culture and the dynamics of environmental, economic and population change impact the pace of climate change? And, what best practices can the US learn from places like Germany and Denmark? Writer and radio personality Thom Hartmann joins the Council to examine climate changes impact on our planet, the mistakes that have been madeas a culture, as a country, and as individualsand offers what can be done to build a better, more sustainable world. Tuesday, August 4; Check-in: 5:30PM, Program: 6:00PM World Affairs Council, 2nd Floor Auditorium, 312 Sutter St., San Francisco Admission Costs: Council members: FREE; Students: $5; Non-members: $15 Info: 415.293.4600; info@wacsf.org; http://www.itsyourworld.org/ |
| 08/06/2009 | Young Professionals International Forum @ the World Affairs Council, 08/06
Russias New Energy Diplomacy: Critical Issues for Europes Natural Gas Supply Steve LeVine, Foreign Affairs & Energy Correspondent, BusinessWeek Russias enormous energy resources have generated a large profit as well as a bargaining chip in its relationship with Europe. Europe gets roughly 40 percent of its natural gas and over one-third of its oil from Russia. Journalist, author and longtime Russia-watcher Steve LeVine joins the Council to discuss Russias energy policies and how Europe and the West plan to respond to their reliance on Russian energy. How did the Russia-Ukraine natural gas disputes in 2005-2006 and 2009 impact European security and cohesion? How do the fluctuating energy prices affect the Russian economy and stability? Is Russia using its position as energy supplier as a way to send political messages and extract concessions from its allies and opponents? Thursday, August 6; Check-in: 5:30PM; Program: 6:00PM World Affairs Council, 2nd Floor Auditorium, 312 Sutter St., San Francisco Admission Costs: Council members: FREE; Students: $5; Non-members: $15 Info: 415.293.4600; info@wacsf.org; http://www.itsyourworld.org/ |