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Wednesday 10/02/2002 |
The program will be offered twice on this day: 9:30 a.m. to 12 Noon or 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. PG&E's Energy Training Center - Stockton 1129 Enterprise Street, Stockton, CA "Turn Trash Into Cash" or Building De-Construction Jim Primdahl, De-Construction Program Manager. Institute of Local Self-Reliance, Washington, D.C. will explain why De-Construction is a cost effective way to remove residential and commercial structures to maximize material recovery. It merges two distinctly different industries: construction and recycling. De-Construction can be a profitable alternative to traditional demolition methods by: Reducing costs of removal and volume of waste compared to traditional methods of demolition, while providing a tax deduction, Recycling up to 85% of a building's materials for reuse, thus reducing tipping fees and environmental impact of construction practices, Reusing building materials by taking them out of the waste stream and creating job opportunities in a developing field. This educational program will cover the environmental benefits and tax advantages of deconstruction and will offer examples of successful deconstruction projects from around the country. This program is funded by California utility customers and administrated by Pacific Gas and Electric Company under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission. To register or for additional information contact: the Energy Training Center - Stockton at 1-800-244-9912 between 8 am and 5 pm. |
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Wednesday 10/02/2002 |
10:00 am - 1:00 pm (lunch not provided, but brown bag welcome), Palo Alto City Hall - 7th Floor BASC in the Sun Bay Area Solar Coalition (BASC) members, please help to kick-off our plans under the recently funded DOE Million Solar Roofs Initiative Grant. We will make plans for accomplishing the goals outlined in our grant proposal and hear from a guest speaker about how we may extend our partnership opportunities. Our guest speaker will be Bill Tao of the Global Environment and Technology Foundation (GETF) www.getf.org/, who will join us to brainstorm ideas for how to work together to overcome barriers to installing solar technologies. Come ready to begin planning events focused on educating local government departments and actions to address local barriers, events targeting schools, development of a solar group purchase plan, how to pool our resources most effectively, and other outreach activities aimed to move ahead with our promotion of solar technologies! . See you in October! Please RSVP by replying to Jennifer Seguin. City of San Jose-Environmental Services Department 777 N. 1st St., Suite 300 San Jose, CA 95112 408-277-4111 408-277-3606 (f) Seguin@ci.sj.ca.us |
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Thursday 10/3/2002 
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1:00pm - 7:00pm, Free to the public PG&E's Pacific Energy Center, 851 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103 The Northern California Chapter of Architects/Designers/Planners for Social Responsibliity presents: The 5th Annual - Green Materials Showcase The largest on-going "green" materials trade show on the West Coast. A products fair for forward thinking design professionals, innovative construction firms, curious building officials, and concerned citizens of any profession. Over 50 vendors will showcase products from non-virgin or renewable resources with high-recycled content, low embodied energy, long life-span, and no or low VOCs. Presentations are scheduled every hour for us to learn about a broad range of environmental building products and methodologies. The Green Materials Showcase offers a unique opportunity for visitors to interact with building professionals sharing a strong interest in practicing and promoting sustainable design, construction, and development. We're looking forward to a spirited exchange of green ideas, resources and materials and hope you can join us! Vendor
Pre-registration guarantees that booth space will be reserved for
your company. The first 12 vondor registrants can select their booth
location. There is limited space so register early. Vendors who register
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Saturday 10/05/2002 |
10:00am - 4:00pm, $5 - $15, Arcata, Davis, East Bay, Marin, Silicon Valley There are also affiliated tours in Santa Cruz, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Grass Valley and Truckee. Northern California Solar Home Tours The Northern California Solar Energy Association (NCSEA) is the local chapter of the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) sponsor of the National Solar Buildings Tour held every year in October. Last year, during the National Tour of Solar Homes, more than 75,000 people visited over 600 solar homes in 43 states. Almost a thousand people visited over 20 homes throughout the bay area. These homes represented diverse designs and price ranges, showcasing a variety of building materials and techniques, and demonstrating how renewable energy technologies can be adapted to local climates and architectural styles.
We Need Volunteers! If you want to help with a tour, let us know. We need to start planning next year's tours: If you know a few willing solar homeowners, we'll help you organize a tour in your neighborhood. If your willing to organize a tour in your neighborhood, but don't know any solar homeowners, we'll try to find some for you. If you are a solar homeowner willing to participate in a tour, we'll try to find a volunteer tour organizer. NCSEA 510-869-2759 email: info@norcalsolar.org The details and registration forms for the 2002 Solar Home Tours are available on our website: www.norcalsolar.org/tour . Tell your friends and family. Tell strangers. Help us make this year's tour a overwhelming success. |
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Saturday 10/05/2002 |
10 am - 1 pm. Cost: $10 Ecology Center members, $15 others, no one turned away for lack of funds. Wildheart Gardens, 463 61st Street, @ Telegraph, Oakland. Winter Permaculture Series: Maximizing Space Learn how to take advantage of limited space in this second class of our four-part Winter Permaculture Series. This class will cover gardening with minimum space and will go indepth into the permaculture methods of "plant guilds," "plant stacking," and "accelerated succession" in detail as well as cover plant propagation. The class will combine teacher presentation and hands-on activity, and will take place in the teacher's extensive working garden. Taught by Christopher Shein. Each class in the series may be taken individually. Pre-registration is advised. Info: Beck Cowles, 510/548-2220 x233, erc@ecologycenter.org. |
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Tuesday 10/8/2002 |
6:30pm - 8:00pm, Free, Oakland Temescal Library 5205 Telegraph @ Claremont Oakland Planning on Remodeling? Think Green...
Geof Syphers, Senior Energy Engineer at Xenergy, will present ways
to incorporate green building materials and methods into your home remodeling
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Thursday 10/10/2002 |
7:00pm, Free, Donations gladly accepted, First Congregational Church, 2345 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA Homes, Hope, A future. Come lend a hand. Jeff Halper and Salim Shawarameh talk about the Rebuilding Homes project. There is an alternative and its happening in construction zones. Israelis and Palestinians are joining efforts in rebuilding Palestinian homes in East Jerusalem and the West Bank. These homes were destroyed during recent military invasions or as part of Jerusalem city policy to limit Palestinian housing. These families are now homeless and have lost their life savings. During rebuilding Israelis get a rare chance to meet Palestinian families and Palestinians get a chance to meet Israelis who are not soldiers or settlers. Everyone gets a chance apply their belief that another way is possible to a constructive cause . "The most important part of rebuilding for me was to have my children meet Israeli children. After the soldiers destroyed our house I was afraid my children would grow up hating all Israelis." Salim Shawarameh. Salim and Jeff will talk about the impact their work has had on their respective communities, and why working together to end the occupation is the only hope for both people. They will talk about their vision for a just and lasting peace, how this differs from Israeli and U.S. policies and will answer questions. Proffessor Jeff Halper is the Coordinator of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions (ICAHD) and a Professor of Anthropology at Ben Gurion University. He has lived in Israel since 1973 and has been active in the Israeli peace movement for many years. Salim Shawamreh was born in the Old City of Jerusalem. He and his family became refugees following the 1967 War. In 1994 he built a home on his land in the village of Anaata in East Jerusalem. In July 1998 the Jerusalem municipality demolished the home. Soon after the family rebuilt it. On August 3, the home was destroyed again. With the help of ICAHD, Palestinian NGO's and friends the home was rebuilt again. You can help fund raise by inviting some friends and showing them a video about the campaign for more info go to: www.RebuildingHomes.org Donations are tax deductible, Checks should be made out to: "Global Exchange/Rebuilding Homes" and mailed to: Rebuilding Homes P.O. Box 610061, Redwood City, CA 94061 USA To get involved call 415-820-3204 |
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Saturday - Sunday 10/12/2002 -10/13/2002 |
$250, Solar Living Institute, 13771 S. Highway 101 Hopland, CA 95449 Straw Bale Construction (Hands On) In our most popular class, you will look at fundamental design considerations for straw bale, and will explore building codes and basic construction methods, both through lecture and hands-on construction of a small load bearing structure. Learn the latest innovations in this constantly evolving building technique. Day two will expand upon the concepts already covered and will further explore foundation systems, framing for windows and doors, roof-bearing assemblies, roofing materials, and interior details. Students will also have the opportunity to mix and apply various plasters. Class is taught by Michael Thomas, co-founder and Executive Director of IronStraw Group. Michael is an architect who has taught, consulted, designed and built straw bale dwellings for years. IronStraw actively lobbies and promotes straw bale legislation and is currently building the first straw bale public library in the country in the state of Washington. For more information and to register visit http://www.solarliving.org/description.cfm#w24 or call 707-744-2017 Fax: 707-744-1682 or email: isl@rgisl.org |
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Saturday - Sunday 10/12/2002 -10/13/2002 |
8:30am - 4:30pm, $245 Reg before September 27th, $295 after, includes workbook and light refreshments. San Jose, CA (Address to be announced) Solar & Radiant Heating Systems Design Workshop This popular hands-on workshop will explore solar technologies with modern hydronic heating for radiant floors, forced air and convective heating applications for residential and light commercial buildings. Peter Biondo, managing director of USA Solar, produces and conducts solar energy related seminars and workshops. He is the owner of Sunradiant Systems specializing in solar heating and radient floor systems. USA Solar workshops use visual effects, graphics and computer rendered drawings. A guidebook is provided that includes design schematics, specifications, and important information on collector sizing, return on investment, and installation guidelines. For more information call toll free 1-866-877-6527 or write USA Solar 170 Blackhawk Lane, Sedona, AZ 86336 |
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Saturday - Sunday 10/12/2002 -10/13/2002 |
10:00am - 6:00pm, each day, Eco Trust Building, Jean Vollum Natural Capital Center 721 NW Ninth Avenue Portland, OR 97209 Bringing Green Building & Feng Shui Together Professor Lin Yun, International Master of Feng Shui Teaching on Landscaping & Urban Planning in Feng Shui Class Located in Portland's Pearl District on Northwest 10th & Irving-a former industrial area, the pearl District, is a fast-growing mixed-use neighborhood of converted warehouses, shops, galleries & new housing. It is a unique blend of innovation & historical restoration-Eco-Trust awarded the Gold level leadership in energy & environmental design LEED certification-1st restoration of a historic building to reap the LEED Gold rating. Ecotrust's renovation of the brick and timber building respects the character of the original 1895 structure while incorporating environmentally-innovative materials and techniques. The redevelopment contractor, Walsh Construction, has estimated that more than 98 percent of the construction waste has been recycled or reclaimed, a Portland city record. The building also features an "ecoroof" that, together with street-level landscaping, filters and absorbs most, if not all, of the site's rainwater, eliminating runoff to the overburdened Willamette River. The Center includes outdoor seating, a public atrium, a resource center, and an outdoor terrace with fireplace. All floors incorporate display areas for exhibits and shared information as well as the The Ecotrust Conference Center, with its advanced audio-visual capabilities-site for the class. "Ecotrust and its partners are showing us how to blend ... environmental values into how we do business." -Portland Mayor For more info or to register Call 510/841-2347. Go to www.yunlintemple.org for more information on Professor Lin Yun. Reservations for Portland Marriott City Center is 503-226-6300 or reservations can be made on their web site which is www.marriotthotels.com |
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Monday 10/14/2002 |
9:00 am to 12:00 noon, Free, pre-registration is required, Educational Credits: AIA: 2.75 learning units The Pacific Energy Center, 851 Howard St. (between 4th and 5th Streets) in San Francisco, two blocks from Powell Street MUNI and BART Station, The Pacific Energy Center, in association with the City of San Jose's
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Monday 10/14/2002 |
9:00am - 3:00pm, Free, Lunch provided. Pre-registration required., San Diego, CA California Solar Center presents: Solar Forum Information on the recent California solar and renewable energy legislation, Solar Tax Credit, program updates (CEC, SelfGen etc.), special projects, Title-24, installer certification, solar schools, challenges for the year ahead, and an opportunity to network with others involved in the solar industry. Sponsored by The Rahus Institute, San Diego Regional Energy Office, SMUD, LADWP, Powerlight, SMA America. October 14 San Diego, October 28 Sacramento, October 29 Los Angeles Learn more and register here. http://www.californiasolarcenter.org/reg_oct2002.html |
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Tuesday 10/15/2002 |
9:00 am to 12:00 noon, Free, pre-registration is required, Educational Credits: AIA: 2.75 learning units International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) meeting hall, 2125 Canoas Garden Ave. San Jose, CA The Pacific Energy Center, in association with the City of San Jose's
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Tuesday 10/15/2002 |
1:00-5:00pm, Free, offices of the East Bay Community Foundation, 200 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland CA 94612 in downtown Oakland by City Hall, just a few steps from the 12th Street/Oakland City Center BART Station. Free Public Symposium on the Precautionary Principle The Bay Area Working Group on the Precautionary Principle is pleased to welcome national experts on the Precautionary Principle to the Bay Area for a public symposium examining this important tool for health and environmental decision making. Presentations will be made by:
A detailed agenda will follow, but please mark your calendars now for this informative event. For more information, contact Davis Baltz of Commonweal at dbaltz@igc.org and 510 834-8786. |
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Wednesday 10/16/2002 |
8:30 AM - Registration and Networking 9:00AM - Noon for Seminar $20 SBA Members, $25 non-members Holiday Inn Express University Avenue in Berkeley Sustainable Business Alliance Seminar Sharpen Your Company's Competitive Edge with New Media! New Media is fast becoming the technology of choice to add competitive zing to your business. So we've asked James Kalin of Ecostream to give us the grand tour - what new media is, what applications it supports, how to do it affordably, and how it can make your business better! If you're a stranger to things like streaming video and audio; 3D and virtual reality; mobile presentations; CD and DVD; Instant messaging; Online communities; Live Internet broadcasting; Internet radio; Interactive video; Animation; E-commerce catalogs; Learning games; and video conferencing, come join us for this amazing half day seminar. You'll learn about the most cost-effective and innovative solutions for communications, training, sales and marketing, building customer relationships, launching new products, and generally strengthening your bottom line. This seminar is hands-on! It will combine insightful new media examples and real-world case studies, so bring your biggest challenges/opportunities and we'll work on them during the seminar. Ecostream is a new media Internet services company, with a special interest in helping companies find the profits in more sustainable products and practices. Please RSVP online http://www.sustainablebiz.org/cgi-script/CSMailto/forms/SeminarSignup.htm or call us at 510-282-5151 |
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Friday 10/18/2002 |
the Hilton San Jose and Towers, San Jose, CA The US Green Building Council (USGBC) and the 2002 ASLA Annual Meeting & EXPO will present: The LEED Introductory Half-Day Seminar The half-day presentation is a general overview of the LEED(tm) Green Building Rating System and project Certification process presented in a lecture format by an official USGBC LEED Faculty member. This workshop is designed for audiences with little or no knowledge of green building practices or the LEED Green Building Rating System. Please visit the USGBC on the web at www.usgbc.org to register for the workshop, or for more information about USGBC and LEED. Hope to see you at the Workshop! Darren Bouton Green Building Coordinator, LEED Accredited Professional City of San José, Environmental Services Department 408-277-4670 |
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Friday - Sunday 10/18/2002 - 10/20/2002 |
$235 - $295, The Marin Center, San Rafael, CA 2002 Bioneers Conference The Bioneers Conference is the preeminent gathering of visionaries with practical solutions for restoring the Earth. For both professional and general audiences, this three-day annual event equips participants with models, resources and networks, encouraging everyone to act as primary forces in the transformation toward a restorative future. Experience Bioneers. Join this dynamic community in creating a future environment of hope. For more information call 505-986-0336 or visit www.bioneers.org |
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Saturday - Sunday 10/19/2002 -10/20/2002 |
$250, Solar Living Institute, 13771 S. Highway 101 Hopland, CA 95449 Beginning Photovoltaics (Hands On) This two-day workshop covers the basics of electricity, load analysis, system sizing, and the components of various systems. Hands-on session includes wiring of a photovoltaic system and an extensive tour of the solar and wind energy systems at the Real Goods Solar Living Center. Day two provides a detailed look at component options and system design, including the integration of wind and hydro sources, generators, and utility intertie systems. Students will have the opportunity to design their own site-specific system. Taught by a pool of highly qualified instructors who have worked in the renewable energy field for decades as solar consultants, contractors, and installers. For more information and to register visit http://www.solarliving.org/description.cfm#w24 or call 707-744-2017 Fax: 707-744-1682 or email: isl@rgisl.org |
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Saturday - Sunday 10/19/2002 -10/20/2002 |
Cost: $150 for each weekend workshop. $800 for entire series. The Art of Natural Building Hands-on Workshops - Natural Finishes With Joseph F. Kennedy - You can take workshops individually or sign up for the series: April 27-28 - Ecological Siting and Design, June 15-16 - Site Prep, Foundation and Drainage, July 20-21 - Natural Walls, August 10-11 Roofs, September 21-22 Natural Plasters, October 19-20 Natural Finishes, For more information contact Joe Kennedy at (707) 837-8138 or livingearth62@hotmail.com |
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Monday 10/21/2002 |
Free, Pre-registration required, 2.75 AIA Continuing Education Learning Units Pacific Energy Center, 851 Howard St., (between 4th and 5th Streets) in San Francisco, two blocks from Powell Street MUNI and BART Station. The Pacific Energy Center, in association with the City of San Jose's Environmental Services Department present: 9:00 am to 12:00 noon Photovoltaic Fundamentals: Residential Buildings 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm Photovoltaic Fundamentals: Non-Residential Buildings Instructor: Darren Bouton These two half-day programs take place in the morning and afternoon of the same day. Darren Bouton will cover fundamentals of photovoltaic (PV) systems, discuss benefits and costs associated with PV, describe current financial incentive programs, and offer case study examples of system siting, sizing, and design issues. As the program titles suggest, the morning session focuses on smaller, typically single-family residential applications of 10 kW or less. The afternoon session focuses on larger, typically non-residential and multi-family housing applications of more than 10 kW. You may register for one or both programson the internet at http://www.pge.com/pec/classes or by phone at 415-973-7268. |
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Wednesday 10/23/2002 |
1:30pm - 6:00pm, NARI Members $60 - non-members $70, The Radisson Hotel Berkeley Marina - 200 Marina Blvd., Berkeley Building Green - Beyond the Materials Green building has captured the attention of homeowners, builders, architects and suppliers. According to Better Homes and Gardens Magazine, "green building is the fastest growing phenomenon we have ever seen in the home building industry." But what does that mean to you, the builder? How will you incorporate this market opportunity into your business and building practices? At this three-hour seminar you will learn about:
An update of the new NARI Green Certification training will be presented at the end of the seminar.
Register online at www.sfbanari.com
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Wednesday 10/23/2002 |
8:00 AM - Breakfast 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Seminar, $ 20 including breakfast, McInnis Golf Center, San Rafael The Marin Builder's Exchange and the County of Marin CDA Are hosting a Green Building Seminar Program leader will be David Johnston and will consist of:
David Johnston, leader in the green building industry, who is president
of What's Working, an international design and consulting firm, specializing
in environmental construction technology. He was the founder of the
Passive Solar Industries Council in Washington, DC. As president of
Lightworks Construction, Remodeling Magazine named him one of the top
50 contractors in the country. The National Association of Home Builder's
Press published his book, Building Green in a Black and White World.
He works internationally using his unique approach to harmonize the
built environment with local ecology, using culturally and contextually
appropriate technology. He is currently consulting in the San Francisco
Bay Area developing a regional green building program. Also on the program
will be Sam Ruark who heads up Marin County's Green Building program
called BEST - Building Energy Efficient Structures Today. BEST was created
to encourage energy efficient buildings and renewable energy projects
through fee rebates, technical assistance and an expedited permit process.
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Thursday 10/24 /2002 |
Free, Pre-registration required, Educational Credits: 2.75 AIA Continuing Education Learning Units International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) meeting hall, 2125 Canoas Garden Ave. San Jose, CA The Pacific Energy Center, in association with the City of San Jose's Environmental Services Department present: 9:00 am to 12:00 noon Photovoltaic Fundamentals: Residential Buildings 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm Photovoltaic Fundamentals: Non-Residential Buildings These two half-day programs take place in the morning and afternoon of the same day. Darren Bouton will cover fundamentals of photovoltaic (PV) systems, discuss benefits and costs associated with PV, describe current financial incentive programs, and offer case study examples of system siting, sizing, and design issues. As the program titles suggest, the morning session focuses on smaller, typically single-family residential applications of 10 kW or less. The afternoon session focuses on larger, typically non-residential and multi-family housing applications of more than 10 kW. You may register for one or both programson the internet at http://www.pge.com/pec/classes or by phone at 415-973-7268. |
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Friday - Saturday 10/25/2002 - 10/26/2002 |
San Francisco, CA The San Francisco Green Schoolyard Alliance (SFGSA) is proud to announce The Growing Greener School Grounds Conference co-sponsored by San Francisco Beautiful, San Francisco Planning and Urban Research Association, and the San Francisco Unified School District Attention teachers, school staff, parents and community members: Enroll now to Grow Green Schoolyards this Autumn! Many Bay Area schoolyards are asphalt wastelands. What if you could help make them vibrant green outdoor classrooms? on . We invite you to join us for this exciting line-up of presentations and hands-on workshops. Get your hands dirty creating a bird and butterfly garden, making a colorful mosaic, or planting and weaving a willow play structure. Learn how to use the sun as a teaching resource or connect your classroom curriculum to an outdoor learning environment. Green schoolyards are being constructed all over the world and provide some of the most effective, hands-on teaching tools available. These cost-effective outdoor classrooms give schools essential learning resources while beautifying their adjacent surroundings. They allow teachers to take their students on "field trips" without ever leaving school grounds. Students, teachers, parents and community members gain an intimate understanding of the environment and create a space for experiential learning as they create green schoolyards. Conference Schedule: October 25th, Friday (evening) Events on Friday will introduce the multiple benefits of ecological schoolyards through lectures and a resource fair. The conference keynote speaker, Cam Collyer, is the National Manager of Evergreen's Learning Grounds Program in Canada. Cam is an internationally recognized leader in the green school grounds movement. Sharon Danks of EcoSchool Design will give a slide presentation illustrating successful case studies of ecological school grounds in the United States and around the world. A networking and resource fair will provide information, contacts, and material to use in the classroom and on school grounds. Saturday, October 26th (all day) On Saturday, three San Francisco public schools (Alice Fong Yu Alternative School, San Francisco Community School and Ulloa Elementary School) will host a wide variety of day-long workshops providing hands-on experience, information, and resources for replicating projects in your own neighborhood or school. Some hands-on workshops will construct or create ecological schoolyard projects that will remain at the school site after the conference to benefit the host schools. Other workshops will teach participants how to connect different aspects of California curriculum requirements to the development and stewardship of outdoor learning environments. Please join us at this ground-breaking event! Enroll now!! For more information on how to register, visit www.sfgreenschools.com to download a copy of the conference brochure and enrollment form, or send your conference questions to sfgreenschools@hotmail.com. |
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Friday - Sunday 10/25/2002 - 10/27/2002 |
$55 ages 6-16, $125 adults, The convergence will take place just north of the Golden Gate Bridge, at the YMCA facility, which lies within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Point Bonita, Marin Headlands, CA California Straw Building Association (CASBA) Fall Convergence Come join CASBA for a weekend of sharing, learning and exploring in the beautiful Marin Headlands! This Conference will include educational seminars on Saturday and Sunday as well as time spent sharing ideas and projects with fellow straw enthusiasts. The Full Convergence is open to CASBA members and runs from Friday to Sunday, including all sessions, meals, accommodations, and spontaneous brainstorming with fellow bale enthusiasts! Please bring the whole family: kids' programs will be provided! Children 5 and under are free! (Sorry: pets need to stay at home!) Friday, October 25:
Saturday, October 26: There will be several breakout groups, panel discussions and exercises. Choose the topics that interest you:
Sunday, October 27: More sessions including
Meals: Friday dinner through Sunday lunch are included Accommodations:
Dormitory-style sleeping accommodations. Bring your own bedding, pillow,
towel, etc. This facility is not set up for tent or RV camping. Location:Recreational
activities in this area include hiking, beach access, tide pools, cycling,
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Friday - Sunday 10/25/2002 - 10/27/2002 |
Community Esalen Institute, Big Sur, CA Geomancy: Enhancing Sense of Place A Workshop with Richard Feather Anderson, pioneer in the revival of geomancy, feng shui, labyrinths and symbolic geometry, and designer of the Grace Cathedral labyrinths in San Francisco. Donıt miss this rare opportunity to learn how to use geomancy and feng shui at home, by "reading the landscape" of Esalen, one of the most extraordinary retreat centers in the world. Drawing on his work as the geomancer for Esalenıs long range plan, Richard will deepen your awareness of how the layout of buildings, roads, and land forms affect your sense of connection to place and community. Increase your powers of observation and energy sensing, and learn Richardıs unique models for analyzing the patterns of place, including the Celtic Geomancy Wheel. This will be especially useful to architects, planners, developers, homeowners, community leaders, event coordinators, environmentalists, and anyone who wants to apply geomancy to strengthen a sense of place or community. For more Information, please go to Richardıs Website www.richardfeatheranderson.com |
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Saturday 10/26/2002 |
9:00 am to 5:00 pm., Cost $95/person, Bring your own lunch. SW Tucson, AZ DY445 Introduction to Natural Building Materials Co-Sponsored by: Pima Community College & Dawn SouthWest (with members of Sonoran Permaculture Guild).Adobe, cob, & straw bale, along with earth plasters & finishes will be used in a hands-on workshop to build & sculpt small structures, such as garden walls & benches. An overview of design , structural elements, protection from rain, solar orientation, shading, sizing and scale will be given. To Register for contact PPC at 520 206 6468 in Tucson, or email: communityed@pima.edu call 520 624 1673 for directions. |
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Monday 10/28/2002 |
9:00am - 3:00pm, Free, Lunch provided. Pre-registration required., Sacramento, CA California Solar Center presents: Solar Forum Information on the recent California solar and renewable energy legislation, Solar Tax Credit, program updates (CEC, SelfGen etc.), special projects, Title-24, installer certification, solar schools, challenges for the year ahead, and an opportunity to network with others involved in the solar industry. Sponsored by The Rahus Institute, San Diego Regional Energy Office, SMUD, LADWP, Powerlight, SMA America. October 14 San Diego October 28 October 29 Los Angeles Learn more and register here. http://www.californiasolarcenter.org/reg_oct2002.html |
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Tuesday 10/29/2002 |
9:00am - 3:00pm, Free, Lunch provided. Pre-registration required., Los Angeles, CA California Solar Center presents: Solar Forum Information on the recent California solar and renewable energy legislation, Solar Tax Credit, program updates (CEC, SelfGen etc.), special projects, Title-24, installer certification, solar schools, challenges for the year ahead, and an opportunity to network with others involved in the solar industry. Sponsored by The Rahus Institute, San Diego Regional Energy Office, SMUD, LADWP, Powerlight, SMA America. October 14 San Diego, October 28 Sacramento, October 29 Los Angeles. Learn more and register here. http://www.californiasolarcenter.org/reg_oct2002.html |
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Wednesday 10/30/2002 |
Free, Pre-registration required, 2.75 AIA Continuing Education Learning Units Pacific Energy Center, 851 Howard St., (between 4th and 5th Streets) in San Francisco, two blocks from Powell Street MUNI and BART Station. 9:00 am to 12 noon Solar Geometry Instructor: Ryan Stroupe and Bill Burke 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm Designing Shading Devices Instructor: Ryan Stroupe and Bill Burke You may register for one or both programson the internet at http://www.pge.com/pec/classes or by phone at 415-973-7268. |
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