Hear and see local permaculture designers from the Ecological Division of Merritt College's Landscape Horticulture Department discuss what's possible in a city. Come see what's been incubating at this little 7-acre gem in the Oakland Hills. Christopher Shein will talk about the large food forest and garden built by students and the Permaculture Design Certificate program. Nik Bertulis will introduce the Regenerative Design Class, working with biology to purify air, food, water and ourselves. Other classes offered at Merritt include Natural Building taught by Kevin and Marisha Farnsworth and Growing Mushrooms with Ken Litchfield. Our amazing teachers will be on hand to present a quick overview of their classes and what motivates them to live their passions for urban sustainability. Find out where and how to plug-in to the local permaculture scene!

For more info go to: www.ecologycenter.org/calendar/event.php

Come experience the Zona Verde at Carnival; one of the city's largest outdoor green events of the year. With 60,000 square feet dedicated to eco-friendly vendors, artists, non-profits and Environmental activists.

The 4thTueaday of every month. Pre Register online and save $10

http://ecotuesday.com

Join us and the The San Francisco Business Times in the announcement of the Green Bussiness Award Winners for 2008. Meet and congratulate sustainable business leaders in the fields of green business, green technology, alternative energy, conservation, and environmental activism.

The Finalists include:

•Alameda County Green Business Program
•Alcatraz Cruises
•Bank of America
•Bode Concrete
•Bright Source
•Build It Green
•California Clean Tech Open
•City of Berkeley
•City Car Share
•City of San Francisco
•Draper Fisher Jurvetson
•ETwater
•Excellent Packaging
•HOK Architects
•Kaiser Permanente
•Kimpton Hotels and Restaurant Group
•KQED
•Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects
•LS9
•New Resource Bank
•Orchard Garden Hotel
•PG&E
•Recurrent Energy
•Safeway
•Sustainable San Mateo County
•Solar City
•Swinerton
•TransFair USA
•Wells Fargo Bank
•ZeaChem

To Register go to: http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/event/4575

Join artists, activists and gardeners in planting a public edible community garden in Civic Center Plaza.

Garden Design:
The Civic Center Victory Garden will be a living quilt of plants and people, a garden of communities. Featuring a wide variety of heritage organic vegetables suited to the Bay Area microclimate, the garden will demonstrate the diversity of urban food production practices. Food grown in the garden will be donated to those with limited access to healthy organic produce through a partnership with local food banks and meals programs.

Project Goals
• Create the most beautiful, well-maintained, edible garden in San Francisco
• Demonstrate the potential of a truly local agriculture practice
• Bring together and promote Bay Area urban gardening organizations
• Produce high quality food for those in need
• Celebrate the Slow Food Nation event from August 29 – September 1
• Celebrate the creation of the San Francisco Food Policy Framework

Project Timeline
July 1: Groundbreaking
July 1- 11: Garden Installation
July 12: Community Planting Day
July 12 – Aug 29: Garden Operation, stay tuned for workshop schedule!
Aug 29 – September 1: Slow Food Nation Event, 1st Harvest
September 21: Community Harvest Day, Food Donated to those in need

Join Us!
For a fun filled day of community gardening Followed by the Victory Garden Celebration Dinnerat 6pm at the ACME Chophouse, featuring fresh, local fare and wine.

For more info go to: www.sfvictorygardens.org/

The Fairfax EcoFest 2008, a festival within the Fairfax Festival. Come and enjoy the live music, yummy organic food, wine and beer, sustainable goods and services, view art and meet local artist, at an event the entire family can enjoy

Come join us in celebrating Fairfax's successes as a leader in the sustainability movement. By protecting their watershed, passing a pesticide notification ordinance, forming the open space committee, limiting chain stores and passing styrofoam-free and nuclear free ordinances, Fairfax is a model for communities wanting to make a difference at the local level. Fairfax has also been in the center of nation wide issues including the GMO-free campaign of 2004 and efforts to “Stop the Spray” in Marin this year.

Hope to see you there!

For more info check out the Fairfax EcoFest website: www.wpn.org/ecofestival/index.php

The Women's Earth Alliance presents "Weaving the Worlds" speaker series event, Restoring Women's Health and Planetary Health: Towards a Sane and Sustainable Pesticide Policy.

Expert speakers will share their views and visions on cultivating women's health and shifting the pesticide paradigm. Please join in this powerful conversation aimed towards a sustainable, thriving future for all.

www.womensearthalliance.org

The LOHAS 12 Forum is a four-day business conference that will bring together leaders from Fortune 500 companies, LOHAS businesses, the entertainment industry, and celebrities to focus on how businesses, media and entertainment can be leveraged to educate, shape and influence consumer behavior and purchasing decisions while promoting lifestyles of health and sustainability. If you or your business is involved in conscious commerce, this is an event that should not be missed.

For more information and registration Check out the LOHAS website: http://www.lohas.com/forum/

Find out how to earn the Sustainable Building Advisor Certificate (USGBC) from the Bay Area course coordinator, lead instructor and graduates.

The Sustainable Building Advisor Program provides advanced training for building-related professionals by offering the tools and strategies to design, develop and construct buildings that are resource efficient, environmentally responsible, cost effective, and healthy for all occupants. Participants meet one weekend a month (Friday & Saturday) for the duration of nine months.

June 19, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Please RSVP on-line or call (510) 273-2450
 
For more details, go to www.BayAreaSBA.org

Come enjoy the live [re]construction fashin show - closing party of the Bay Area Green Design week with a pannel of professional eco-fashion designers; including Miranda Caroligne, Joui Turnadot (VAGADU) and Lynda Grose (CCA Fashion). These talented designers will speak about various ecodesign fashion strategies. Remember to bring an article of clothing!!

For More Info about econnovation go to: www.econnovation.org | www.sfdesignweek.org

Debra Lynn Dadd has been a pioneering consumer advocate since 1982, specializing in products and lifestyle choices that are safer for human health and the environment. She is also the author of Home Safe Home.

Come and celebrate the release of Debra's latest book "Really Green" at the Green Fusion design Center in San Anselmo.

"Really Green" simplifies the purchasing process with basic principles that allow you to sift through the hype and buy green products with absolute confidence.Debra brings over twenty years of research and experience to her work as a consumer advocate for health and the environment. She was the first to catalog nontoxic products, making them easily accessible to everyone.

In this event, Debra will discuss:

• The true foundation for defining green products

• The eighteen basic principles that define what's green

• The five basic types of green products

• How to spot misleading "greenwashing"

For more info check out: www.greenfusiondesigncenter.com/events.htm

And to rsvp to this FREE event call (415) 454-0174 

Join Sloat Garden Center for the 7th annual Solstice Sale on Friday, June 20th at all Sloat locations. This event is a one day celebration of summer gardening with incredible deals: Buy 1, Get 1 Free Pottery, Perennials and more.

For location information visit www.sloatgardens.com

Discover the new Ghirardelli Square with a weekend full of free activities.
Enjoy eco-friendly Chef Demonstrations by From the Garden to the Table and other family activities throughout the day.

http://www.ghirardellisq.com/ghirardellisq/index.htm

Come engage with fellow citizens, businesses, non-profits and municipal agencies in workshops and hands-on demonstrations designed to create beautiful communities focused on Sustainability, Health, Local Food and Green Economy, Music, Spirit, and Youth Engagement. This is a 100% non-commercial event. Absolutely nothing will be for sale. Bring food, drinks, plates, cups and utensils to share at the world’s largest “Potluck” meal with food donations from Acme Food Co., Guayaki Yerba Mate, Arizmendi Bakery, Pacific Coast Farmers and Veritable Vegetable, among others. An eclectic mix of live music will be performed throughout the day.

Participating Organizations:
• Partners: Wiser Earth, SF Bike Coalition, Literacy for Environmental Justice, Slow Food Nation, Global Oneness Project, Café Gratitude, Alemany Farm, National Holistic Institute, SF Peak Oil Task Force, Network for Good, Dig Co-Operative, Global Exchange, Urban Alliance for Sustainability and many more.
• Live Music: Alan Tower, Fontaine’s M.U.S.E, Land of the Blind, Amanda West, M.J. Greenmountain, Irina Rivkin, The Temple Bhajan Band and others to be announced

The Big ONE Convergence is organized by Bay Area residents from diverse social and ethnic backgrounds. The seeds of inspiration for this movement were planted in 2005 during the weeklong celebration of World Environment Day, which coincided with the 60th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. The group felt the need to move beyond the celebration and continue a dialogue developing awareness around sustainability issues. The Big ONE Convergence is a collaborative, democratic embodiment of what engaged members of our community can create.

For more information contact:
info@beautifulcommunities.org
www.beautifulcommunities.org

Come learn about Marin Clean Energy and ask questions of representatives of Marin Clean Energy and PG&E.This fall, all city and town councils in Marin County will be asked to vote on whether to join Marin Clean Energy, which would allow their residents to choose either renewable power through Marin Clean Energy, or to stay with PG&E.

Speakers include:

Shawn Marshall, Mayor, City of Mill Valley

Peter Coyote, Actor and Author

Carol Misseldine, Sustainability Director, City of Mill Valley 

David Rubin, Pacific Gas & Electric Company

Dawn Weisz, Principal Planner, County of Marin
and Project Coordinator, Marin Clean Energy 

Charles McGlashan, Marin County Supervisor

RSVP: Carol Misseldine, Sustainability Director for the City of Mill Valley, cmisseldine@cityofmillvalley.org. (415) 388-5273

For More info and future events go to www.marincleanenergy.info

This year, the Builder-to-Builder Green Forum Advisory Committee built an event to your specifications, an event that challenges conventional wisdom and delivers a one-on-one experience exchange with peers and industry experts not available in the larger PCBC event. Learn what new consumer research and market forecasts signal for green builders and understand how a 'green-from-the-start' process delivers the greatest return on investment.

For more info check out : www.pcbc.com/B2BGREEN/

Come met local sustainable business leaders at one of the largest monthly green networking events in the Bay Area.

This month's speaker:

Bonnie Nixon Gardiner: Global Program Manager for Hewlett Packard

Ms Nixon Gardiner is responsible for strategy and management of HP’s worldwide Supply Chain Social and Environmental Responsibility Program, plays a leadership role with major competitors and suppliers on a common industry code of conduct and implementation tools including risk assessment, self assessment, auditing and reporting tools, and oversees a worldwide audit program.

For more info/ registration go to: http://ecotuesday.com

On June 25th Bay Localize is proudly launching their new program, Bay Area 2020: Clear Vision for the Future. The goal of Bay Area 2020 is to empower Bay Area communities to understand and respond to the social and environmental challenges of climate change and peak oil through building resilient, socially just local food, water, energy, transportation, materials re-use, and economic systems.

They will be releasing our Community Resilience Toolkit, featuring a though-provoking Community Resilience Assessment and packed with action steps for organizing your community. Come find out how well your community scores and meet others who want to do something about it!

Most importantly, they want to hear from you in a rich discussion about the most effective ways to move localization ahead in the Bay Area. Your participation is key!

Please join us at the Bay Localize General Meeting! Mark your calendar and begin gathering your thoughts and ideas for an interactive and dynamic night of localization planning and action.

For more info about Bay Localize: www.baylocalize.org/

The summer’s biggest community celebration will showcase the many wonderful ways Marin is leading the way in sustainable and environmental efforts by creating “The Greenest County Fair on Earth.”

The 2008 Marin County Fair will host the most comprehensive, technologically advanced exposition of alternative fuel and high MPG vehicles ever held in Marin County. Over 20 alternative fuel and high MPG vehicles will be showcased at the event. Vehicles and fuel types may include hybrid, electric, hydrogen, compressed natural gas, plug-in hybrid, high MPG gasoline, ethanol and biodiesel. Other eco-friendly vehicles on display will include electric bicycles, mopeds, and two and three-wheeled scooters. The new Alt-Fuel Car Expo, specifically designed for the public, will take place during the Marin County Fair that will showcase green practices and businesses throughout the fairgrounds.

Public transit will also play a major role at Alt-Fuel Car Expo, with the latest in bus and light rail technologies. Schools, businesses and individuals will also be invited to submit transportation-themed projects for display and recognition.

The 63rd edition of the Marin County Fair will celebrate Marin County's dedication to responsible use of resources and protection of our environment. We are excited to showcase new and innovative designs, ideas, products and services that promote a sustainable future.

New this year in the Marin Marketplace is Green Street, a prominent area in the Marketplace dedicated to vendors with green products or services such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, energy conservation, green building, organic and nontoxic products, natural body care, natural clothing and accessories, eco-design tools, environmental groups, permaculture, alternative fuels, eco-transportation, children's products, educational organizations, water conservation, green media, and green investing.

For more details check out: http://www.marinfair.org

Join artists, activists and gardeners in planting a public edible community garden in Civic Center Plaza.
Followed by the Victory Garden Celebration Dinner
at 6pm at the ACME Chophouse, featuring fresh, local fare and wine.
 

www.sfvictorygardens.org/
http://slowfoodnation.org/events/
 

Intersolar North America will be the largest solar trade event in the United States serving the complete solar energy supply chain.  It will provide a unique insight into what the American and international solar markets have to offer.  The event will utilize 350,000 square feet of combined exhibition space throughout the Moscone Center and will draw around 200 international solar-related companies and 1,400 exhibitors overall.  Over 10,000 visitors are expected to attend Intersolar North America.Trade Fair July 15-17, 2008 Conference July 14-17, 2008

For more info go to: www.intersolar.us

Come check out the sustainable business leadership forum ans meet local media and business executives for a reception, panel and roundtable discussion about “What’s Next for Cleantech Investing?” The forum will explore the latest developments and emerging policies that are impacting the industry now that cleantech is firmly established. Bay Area business leaders will discuss the challenges and opportunities in cleantech investing. Featured Speakers: Ajit Nazre – Partner, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers Dan Adler – President, California Clean Energy Fund Anup Jacob – Partner, Virgin Green Fund Rodrigo Prudencio – Partner, Nth Power

To see speaker bios, please go to: http://www.hansonbridgett.com/events/ To register go to HBsustainable.com Hope to see you there!

With energy prices soaring worldwide and global climate change accelerating, the importance of green technologies like solar and wind energy has never been greater. However, at this early stage, there are more questions than answers in green tech. What are the opportunities and challenges in green tech investing? What role will government policy and incentives play in driving investment and innovation? What will drive technological advances in developed and developing countries? Can solar, wind and other green technologies solve the global energy crisis?

This panel discussion will bring together four leading experts from the venture capital, scientific, and business communities to offer their perspectives on the outlook for green tech, and the political and economic impact for countries that become green tech leaders versus those that fall behind.

Speakers:

Hal La Flash, Director, Emerging Clean Technology Policy, PG&E

This event is co-sponsored by the Harvard Club of San Francisco and the Stanford San Francisco Club.

For more info go to www.itsyourworld.org/assnfe/ev.asp

Marin Clean Energy's goal is to make the dream of 100% renewable energy a reality in Marin County.    

Join Sustainable Fairfax as it hosts a panel of experts who will discuss and answer questions about the history and progress of clean energy in Marin and what steps still need to be taken.

Hear from Rebekah Collins, co-founder of Sustainable Fairfax and clean energy activist, Dawn Weisz, a Sustainability Planner for Marin County, and Barbara George, founder of Women's Energy Matters and a leading advocate of clean energy.

For more info go to:www.sustainablefairfax.org/index.php

Celebrate summer on the Bay with America's favorite pastime! Help Save The Bay - in partnership with DHL and the San Francisco Giants - to raise awareness about pollution threats to San Francisco Bay. Volunteers will kayak into AT&T Park's McCovey Cove to await the famous "splash hits." DHL will donate $1,000 to Save The Bay for every "splash hit" that sails into the cove, with a minimum donation of $10,000 at the end of the season. Join Save The Bay for this fun Ballpark paddle and let's play ball!

For more info go to: www.savesfbay.org/site/pp.asp

Lead in lipstick? Dioxane in shampoo? The beauty industry desperately needs a makeover!

CAUTION: This $24 tube of Dior Addict lipstick CONTAINS LEAD

Did you know: Popular brands of lotion, deodorant, make-up, even baby shampoo, contain chemicals linked to cancer, infertility and skin damage … Find out the scoop at this free event with Stacy Malkan, author of “Not Just a Pretty Face: The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry” and special guests Sarah Janssen, MD, PhD, MPH; Jessica Assaf, Teens for Safe Cosmetics. Win free non-toxic manicures and green makeovers!

Here is a $1.99 tube of LEAD-FREE Wet N Wild: And the big companies say they can’t get lead out of lipstick?!
Learn more about the beauty industry’s toxic secrets: www.NotJustaPrettyFace.org
Pre-register online for July 19 event for a chance to win free gift basket: email stacy@safecosmetics.org

Renewable energy is clean and abundant, but the challenge is to innovate new ways to reach cost parity with gas and coal-fired power-what Google refers to as its "RE<C Initiative." What breakthrough disruptive technologies are there in the renewable space?

Hear perspectives from PG&E, Google, clean tech VCs and policy experts to find out where they are investing, partnering, buying, and growing. Our "Renewable Technologies of the Future" panel will also include leading entrepreneurs using solar thermal plants, efficient wind turbines, wave energy, and renewably produced biofuels. There will be a showcase of Renewable Energy Alumni and current contestants, and as always, plenty of networking opportunities.

Program

5:30pm Registration & Networking

6:30pm Panel Discussion

8:00pm Networking and Poster Session

8:30pm Adjourn

Light appetizers and refreshments will be served. The evening will include:

Welcome Message & Introductions

• Bill Weihl, Green Energy Czar at Google
• Hal La Flash, Director, Emerging Clean Technology Policy at PG&E

Esteemed Panel

• Todd Woody, Senior Editor at Fortune Magazine and Blogger for Green Wombat (Moderator)
• Regulatory and Policy - Dan Adler, President, California Clean Energy Fund
• Offshore Renewables - Jon Bonanno, President, Principle Power
• Solar - Jim Shandalov, e-Solar
• Biofuels - Neil Renninger, Chief Technical Officer, Amyris
• VC - Marianne Wu, Partner, Mohr Davidow Ventures

For more info and to register go to www.cleantechopen.com/events.php

For more info and to RSVP go to: www.ecotuesday.com