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Thursday
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July 4th - September 14th |
Bay Area SF Mime Troupe presents: Veronique of the Mounties in “Operation Frozen Freedom” After bringing “democracy” to Iraq, Syria, and France, the U.S. government, deep in its imperialistic quest to save the people of the world from themselves, turns its gaze to the terrorist threat on its northern border, Canada. Royal Mounted Policewoman Veronique Du Bois must journey deep into the heart of American darkness to recover the one object that may save her country. Why would America turn away from its own economic and social problems and attack the peace-lovers of the north? Who beneits from a constant war on terror? And what has Canada got that’s more valuable than oil? Call or visit website for locations. Info: 415/285-1717, www.sfmt.org . |
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Ecosa Institute 123 East Goodwin Street Prescott, AZ 86303 (928) 541-1002 The Ecosa Institute Total Immersion Program in Sustainable Design Applications are now being accepted for the Fall 2003 semester. Guest Speakers include Antoine Predock, Michael Sorkin, James Wines, Sim Van der Ryn, Sandra Mendler and many others. Travel throughout Arizona to ancient and modern sites, live with your peers & learn sustainable design through actual hands on design project. Limited to 15 participants. For more information visit www.ecosainstitute.org or email: ecosa@mwaz.com |
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3:30pm - 5:00pm, $7 in advance, $10 at the door, Hidden Villa, Los Altos Hills, CA. 26870 Moody Rd., Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 Sustainable Building Tour at Hidden Villa Come see the newest buildings at Hidden Villa - featuring solar electricity and hot water, a geothermal heat pump, passive solar design, strawbale and rammed earth construction and more. For more information and directions contact, Sarah Slover Volunteer Coordinator volunteers@hiddenvilla.org 650-949-8655 650-949-8653, www.hiddenvilla.org. |
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Santa Rosa, CA EcoDwelling: A New College of California - North Bay BA and MA Program Concentration EcoDwelling is a 3-semester Concentration offered through New College of California North Bay Campus' (Santa Rosa) Culture, Ecology and Sustainable Community program. New College offers accredited BA completion and MA degrees, with additional concentrations in Ecological Agriculture, Painting in the Landscape, and Consciousness, Healing, and Ecology. The EcoDwelling Concentration is a holistic approach to dwelling in the broadest sense "encompassing the very nature of existence and being" and the entire process by which we inhabit our ecosystems and the planet. It is concerned with the causes of our current dwelling process failure, the principles of success, and the application of principles in the design of equitable, sustainable, universally affordable alternatives. The Concentration provides students with an opportunity to implement vision, theory and design for radically affordable, sustainable means of dwelling, through lecture, discussion, design projects, and hands-on building with cob, strawbales, and other natural materials. The EcoDwelling Concentration is intended for anyone with an interest in any aspect of the dwelling process and its relationship to the whole. It is intended for anyone interested in discovering how to make their own way and means of dwelling more affordable, sustainable and liberating thereby being able to help others do the same. As awareness of our collective crisis increases, the need for those who can recognize, understand, and implement sustainable alternatives will be substantial. New College Northbay: http://www.newcollege.edu/northbay |
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Tuesday
Evenings
August 5th - September 23rd |
Donation $5 to $10 per event (sliding scale). $30 for a series pass, Los Angeles Eco-Village (home of the Bicycle Kitchen), 117 Bimini Place Los Angeles (one block east of Vermont and one block south of First Street) /Bike parking outside HopeDance Media, CRSP, the Los Angeles Eco-Village & the Bicycle Kitchen present: A Solutions Video/Film Festival: Visions For Our Future
CRSP is a nonprofit
organization dedicated to small cooperative ecological communities,
founded in 1980. L.A. Eco-Village, founded in 1993, has been the primary
project of CRSP for the past 10 years, and is in transition to resident
control and ownership. LAEV is a demonstration of the processes for
retrofitting an older built out mid city neighborhood for sustainability. |
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Weekends
August 9th - September 27th |
12-day certificate course - $1,200 or each weekend - $225 or each day - $125 Cost includes registration and tuition, materials, field trips, certification and lunch. Payment due by start of class. Workshop sites in Malibu, the Valley, Hollywood Hills, Downtown L.A., South Central L.A., Claremont EarthFlow DesignWorks in cooperation with the Los Angeles Eco-Village and CRSP present L.A Urban Permaculture Design Course A Hands-on Course in Urban Sustainability the first certificate course ever held in Los Angeles Permaculture Design is the art and science that applies patterns found in nature to the design and construction of human and natural environments. "Though the problems of the world grow increasingly complex ... the solutions are embarrassingly simple" -Bill Mollison, founder of the worldwide permaculture movement Sessions include lectures, tours, workshops, projects, and... fun:
(all sessions required
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12 Tuesdays from 6-8pm, $200, Dept/Course # ENSP 800 and Class # 4191 Environmental Technology Center at Sonoma State University Green Building Design and Construction: An Overview This course provides and exploration of all the aspects of green building. Each two hour session will be devoted to a topic such as: Lifecycle Assesment, Green Building Standards, Site Development Impacts, Water Efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Green Material Options, Indoor Environmental Quality. Two sessions will be devoted to interactive design charette. Both of these courses are being offered through the Department of Extended Education and participants do not have to register as a regular university student. You can register by phone at (707) 664-2394 or online at, www.sonoma.edu/exed/applyenroll/exedreg.html . When registering online use the catalogue numbers listed above. These courses are part of the "Green Building Design and Construction" Certificate Program that is under development. The entire certificate program will be announced in the Spring, 2004 Extended Education Catalogue. |
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Saturdays
October 25 - Dec 13th |
8:30 am - 2:30 pm, $45, Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA Photovoltaic System Design and Installation Teacher Tom Chatagnier continues his very affordable classes on renewable energy. for info and registration or 925/685-1230 x 2522 www.dvc.edu |
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Thursday
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September 4th - 11th |
$850 (airfare, not included), and includes meals, lodging, workshops, and transportation. Private rooms are available for an additional $200. Cancun, Mexico World Trade Organization (WTO) Protests Join an OCA Delegation to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Protests in Cancun, Mexico In 1999, the Organic Consumers Association (OCA) helped organize protests and teach-ins against the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Seattle. The "Battle of Seattle", as it came to be known, was the coming of age of the global grassroots in its attempt to stop the headlong rush of corporate globalization. Now you have the opportunity to join OCA director Ronnie Cummins and other OCA staff on an escorted delegation to the historic teach-ins and protests against the WTO in Cancun, Mexico. Thousands of concerned citizens from North and South America, Africa, Europe, and Asia are expected to converge on Cancun, including leading farm, food, Fair Trade, and anti-GE activists. They'll attend a wide range of workshops, forums, and cultural events. Following up on the theme of the World Social Forum in Porto Alegre, Brazil, "Another World is Possible," the emphasis in Cancun will be on presenting alternatives to corporate globalization. Organizers emphasize that public events will be strictly non-violent, and that any civil disobedience protests will be organized separately from the teach-ins and educational workshops. Trade analysts predict that the outcome of the WTO Ministerial in Cancun will largely determine whether such corporate globalization schemes as genetic engineering, water privatization, investment and social services privatization, and patenting of drugs and life forms will go forward. In the wake of the unpopular war in Iraq, the Bush administration will likely find itself increasingly isolated. The OCA delegation, limited to 100 people, will include experts on genetic engineering and organic agriculture such as Ronnie Cummins, OCA National Director; Dr. Michael Hansen, from the Consumers Union; Laura Miller and John Stauber, publishers of PR Watch, a leading source of information on corporate power and propaganda; and Ryan Zinn, OCA's biodiversity specialist. These leaders, and others, including Mexican activists, will provide in-depth presentations and workshops for delegation participants. Delegates will also have the opportunity to participate in a wide array of activities, including the International Forum on Globalization's "Teach-In on the WTO" and the International Fair Trade Expo and Symposium, as well as local Mayan archeological sites, like Tulum. Costs for the September 4-11 OCA Delegation to Cancun will be $850 (airfare, not included), and includes meals, lodging, workshops, and transportation. Private rooms are available for an additional $200. To reserve your space on the WTO delegation, send a $400 deposit to: Organic Consumers Association, 6101 Cliff Estate Road, Little Marais, MN 55614 or call the OCA office at 218-226-4164. For further information send an e-mail to mexicotrip@organicconsumers.org or visit http://www.organicconsumers.org/wto_cancun.htm |
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Friday
September 5th |
Noon - 1:30 PM, Lunch is $9 - includes optional tour of CoHousing community, Swan's Market CoHousing Common House 930 Clay Street, Oakland (Between 9th & 10th Streets) Entry directions at front gate Sustainable Business Alliance Networking Lunch RSVP: http://www.sustainablebiz.org/cgi-script/CSMailto/forms/SeptemberLunchSignup.htm |
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Sunday
September 7th |
3:30pm-5:00pm, $7 in advance, $10 at the door, Hidden Villa, Los Altos Hills, CA. 26870 Moody Rd., Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 Sustainable Building Tour at Hidden Villa Come see the newest buildings at Hidden Villa - featuring solar electricity and hot water, a geothermal heat pump, passive solar design, strawbale and rammed earth construction and more. For more information contact, Sarah Slover Volunteer Coordinator volunteers@hiddenvilla.org 650-949-8655 650-949-8653, www.hiddenvilla.org. |
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Wednesday
September 10th |
7:00 to 9:00 pm, $5, The Cohousing Company, 1250 Addison Street (cross Bonar), Suite 113 in Berkeley An Introduction to Cohousing Cohousing is an alternative living arrangement which supports community. It is not a commune; you own your private home, but several meals, laundry, childcare and a guestroom are shared. Charles Durrett and/or Kathryn McCamant host an introductory slide presentation on Cohousong. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and to meet like-minded people considering cohousing. $5 contribution requested. Call 510-549-9980 if you need further directions. |
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Prior to August 22nd, $275 (entire course, booklet, lodging, meals and tour), $250 (no lodging) After August 22nd, $300 or $275, Point Bonita YMCA - Marin Headlands, CA California Straw Building Association (CASBA) presents Professional Straw-Bale Construction Training Course The Pro-Course is an intensive 3-day training course covering the latest and most up-to-date straw-bale details and procedures via presentations, case studies, demonstrations, and a tour of local buildings. The Pro-course is tailored for Architects, engineers, general contractors, and building officials. It will interest and fascinate the novice as well as the seasoned professional. Potential AIA/CES HSW credits may be offered for this course. Please register by August 29th. For more information please visit www.strawbuilding.org or call CASBA at (209) 785-7077 |
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Friday - Sunday September 12th - 14th |
$150 fee includes (great) meals and accommodations (camping or dorm space), Chagdud Gonpa Rigdzin Ling, a Tibetan Buddhist center in Trinity County, Northern California How to Build a Wood-fired, Artisan Brick Oven There will be a three-day workshop on how to build a wood-fired, artisan brick oven, ideal for baking bread, pizza and pastries. The workshop will be led by Allen Scott, author of "The Bread Builders", with over twenty years experience in building masonry ovens. Scott has combined ancient tradiitions and modern innovations in constructing ovens for bakers around the world. Contact: Sam Kane PO Box 279 Junction City, CA 96048 530.623.2714 same@chagdudgonpa.org |
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Saturday September 13th |
Session one: August 23, Session two: September 13, $300 workshop fee includes lunch and your choice of a copy of The Rammed Earth House or The Rammed Earth Renaissance video, Napa Valley David Easton's Earthbuilding Workshops Enjoy a weekend in the Napa Valley and attend a one-day workshop with internationally renowned author, engineer, inventor and earth builder David Easton. Morning slide show topics include: Design criteria; Rammed earth forming and construction technology; PISE and Hand-thrown techniques; Soil-cement applications. Hands-on afternoon session covers rammed earth, poured earth, and touches on the possibilities of other low-tech earth construction options. Please visit their website for more information: www.rammedearthworks.com. David Easton's Earthbuilding Workshops http://bbevents.c.tclk.net/maabhZAaaZpvXa5p5JNe/ |
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Sunday - Saturday September 14th - 20th |
$450 camping and meals included, Class size is limited to 15, so register early. Emerald Earth in Boonville, CA Natural Building Workshops Co-sponsored by New College of California's program on Culture, Ecology, and Sustainable Community. Michael G. Smith, Darryl Berlin, and Sara McCamant will show you how to build your own beautiful, inexpensive, and energy-efficient home with non-toxic local materials such as clay, straw, and unmilled wood. This is the most comprehensive Natural Building workshop currently offered anywhere, covering site analysis, passive solar design, and hands-on practice in up to 10 different techniques, including straw bale, cob, straw-clay, and wattle-and-daub; round pole framing; alternative foundations; earth and lime plasters; home-made paints; and adobe floors. Each day will include a mix of hands-on work on actual buildings under construction, discussions, and tours of the most complete Natural Building demonstration site in California, with evening activities including videos or slide shows, music, and a sauna. Expect a memorable experience in a peaceful but stimulating environment, surrounded by an intimate and supportive group of new friends. Each workshop costs $450, including camping, delicious vegetarian meals, and a copy of the 144-page book The Art of Natural Building. To register, send a $100 deposit payable to Michael Smith to Emerald Earth Workshops, P.O. Box 764, Boonville, CA 95415. Deposit is refundable if you cancel with more than 7 days notice. For more information, call 707-895-3302 or email lorax@ap.net. |
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Wednesday September 17th |
9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Free, PG&E's Pacific Energy Center, 851 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103 4 Blocks from BART's Powell Street Station Building Integrated Photovoltaics (PV) Interest in the building integration of photovoltaics, where the PV elements become an integral part of the building and often serve as the exterior finish, is growing world-wide. In this program, Steven Strong of Solar Design Associates discusses building-integrated PV activity around the world and offers a host of example projects. Reservations for these lectures are highly recommended. Pre-registered persons will receive seating priority. Register at www.pge.com/pec/classes or 415-973-2277. |
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Wednesday September 17th 
Building |
Refreshments
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm. Presentations 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, Free admission
and food, PG&E's Pacific Energy Center, 851 Howard St, San Francisco,
CA 94103, 4 Blocks from BART's Powell Street Station
Solar power expert Steven Strong of Solar Design Associates gives
an overview of building-integrated PV activity around the world. He
will offer a half-day program on this topic earlier in the day. See
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Thursday
- Friday
September 18th - 19th |
$247, Arcata, CA Sustainable City Tour Register now for September Study tour of "Green Capital of America" What is it about the small City of Arcata, California, that has landed it in Time and People Magazines, the Washington Post, CBS This Morning and in other major media outlets? It is the fact that Arcata has taken issues of sustainable city planning seriously for a long time. Cutting edge models of sustainability that are featured on the study tour include a natural waste water treatment facility that utilizes a serious of marshes for natural filtration, a sustainably managed forest and city waterways, a Native American health center that blends native traditions with western methods, an Appropriate Technology model home at Humboldt State University, and much more. Find out from experts, consultants and City of Arcata staff why the Utne Reader called Arcata the "Most Enlightened City in California" and why the international press has labeled it the "Green Capital of America." More than 10 cutting edge models of livable city planning will be featured on the study tour. Current Arcata Mayor Bob Ornelas says, "Let me extend my personal invitation and guarantee you will not be disappointed." For more information and an itinerary contact Jason Kirkpatrick at jfkeuro@gmx.net, 011 49 173 541 2675, or contact: Humboldt Water Resources P.O. Box 165 Arcata, CA 95518 707-826-2869 water@humboldt1.com or visit: http://www.humboldt1.com/~water/study_tour.htm |
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Thursday-Sunday
September 18th - 21st |
Free, Whitman College campus, Walla Walla, WA Northwest Renewable Energy Festival Segway HT Raffle ($5,000 value; $1 tickets) workshops, exhibitors, children's activities, tours, keynote speakers, solar powered music For more information contact: NWREFEST, PO Box 1501, Walla Walla, WA 99362 Tel: 509-525-8479 Fax: 509-526-3266 Email: info@nwrefest.org Website: http://www.nwrefest.org |
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Friday
September 19th |
8:30am - Noon, Free, PG&E, 245 Market St., San Francisco, CA Quarterly Meeting Bay Area Alliance for Sustainable Communities In this meeting we will kick off a series of discussions highlighting the sustainability-related successes of cities and counties throughout the Bay Area. We expect to highlight two jurisdictions in each of the next four quarterly meetings. A case study for each jurisdiction will be presented by the mayor or county supervisor, city manager, and/or planning director, etc. Each jurisdiction presenting will be asked to provide a one-page summary providing background on the jurisdiction, e.g. population, expected growth in population and jobs, and what the jurisdiction is doing to meet the projected growth and how close they expect to come. For more information contact: Bay Area Alliance for Sustainable Communities, P.O. Box 2050, Oakland, CA 94604 Tel: 510-464-7978, Fax: 510-464-7970, email: infoBAA@bayareaalliance.org, www.BayAreaAlliance.org on the news/calendar page |
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Friday
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September 19th - 21st |
Crested Butte and Gunnison, CO Sustainable Communities Symposium High Country Citizens' Alliance holds its 5th annual Sustainable Communities Symposium. SEI Advisory Board member Amory Lovins of the Rocky Mountain Institute will be this year's Symposium keynote speaker; discussing "How to live on top of a watershed - in a mountain resort community". The goal of the Symposium is to share sustainable business practices across a wide spectrum of business sectors, showing that business can be successful while protecting the environment and the community. Workshop topics focus on sustainable practices in tourism, skiing, construction, farming, economic alternatives, community development, education, utilities, solar energy, finance, and consumer alternatives. The weekend includes tours of energy efficient and sustainable homes and businesses in the area. For more information email gesa! @hccaonline.org |
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September 20th & 27th |
10am - 4pm, $87, Santa Rosa Junior College, Section Number 9629 Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly Do you want to live in greater harmony with the natural world? In this class, you'll learn a step-by-step process for affordably making your home more comfortable, resource-efficient, healthful, and beautiful. We'll explore ways to integrate your home with its landscape and climate, use energy appropriately, minimize waste, work with natural cycles, use sustainable materials, and enrich neighborhood ecosystems. Presenter Carol Venolia Carol is a Santa Rosa architect and a pioneer in the ecological building movement. In addition to her residential design practice, she writes the "Design for Life" column for Natural Home Magazine, is the author of Healing Environments, and lectures internationally on ecological building. For more information or to register, look in your Fall 2003 Community Education Bulletin if you're a local. Otherwise, for information call Santa Rosa Junior College Community Education at 707-527-4372; to register using the voice-activated system, call 707-527-4824 any time (you'll need to have the class information above and a Visa or MasterCard ready; for the latter, you'll need to supply the card number, billing address, expiration, and V-code, which is the last three digits of the number on the back of the card on the signature line). |
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Sunday
September 21 |
4:00pm to 6:00pm, Tickets $20 Available at Cody's Books on 4th Street or Telegraph Avenue, Black Oak Books on Shattuck Avenue, or at the door. Florence Schwimley Little Theater on Allston Way between Martin Luther King and Milvia (at the back of the Berkeley Community Theater) Parking available at nearby public garages Turnings Great and Small: Where the Global and the Local Meet A talk by noted teacher and author Joanna Macy to benefit Berkeley EcoHouse. Supported by KPFA. Sunday September 21 Musical improvisation by Nicole Milner, piano, and Gael Alcock, cello, will precede Joanna's talk. "Future generations will look back at the epochal transition we are making from an industrial growth society to a life-sustaining society, and may well call this the time of the Great Turning. A revolution is gaining momentum through the actions of countless individuals and groups around the world because people are realizing that our needs can be met without destroying our world. We have the technical knowledge, the communication tools, and material resources to grow enough food, ensure clean air and water, and meet rational energy needs. To see this as the larger context of our lives clears our vision and summons our courage." --Joanna Macy Joanna Macy joins insights from Buddhism, systems theory, and deep ecology with a passion for social change, making her a leading voice in movements for peace, justice, and a safe environment. She brings a new way of seeing the world, as our larger living body, transforming despair and apathy into constructive, collaborative action in this critical time for our civilization. Berkeley EcoHouse embodies Joanna's vision. It is a grassroots expression of the Great Turning--a living laboratory of ideas, practices, and technologies dedicated to promoting ecologically healthy living. Located in the heart of a diverse and thriving neighborhood, rich with history and activism, the environmental demonstration house, its gardens and renewable energy education programs in the local schools are well under way, doing their part for a healthful future. |
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6:00pm - 8:00pm each evening, $45 plus $2.00 for handouts, City College of San Francisco Downtown Campus, Mission and 4th across from the Metreon Energy Primer for People Living around the Sun: Renewable Energy Alternatives for the Home Edward Nold, owner of Green Home Design in Oakland will discuss the use of solar energy for space heating, water heating and generating electricity in the San Francisco bay area. He will explain the basic principles of energy utilization, heat transfer, sun paths and the reasons for the seasons. There will be practical hands-on demonstrations and discussions. This is an introductory course no knowledge or experience is necessary to come away with a good understanding of how solar works.
Each attendee will
receive a copy of NCSEA's Solar Energy Resource Guide, a copy of Solar
Today magazine, a Tax Credit Guide and a outline of the course. Ed has
a BA in architecture from UC Berkeley, a general contractors license,
and decades of experience in both the renewable energy industry and
the residential construction industry. Until earlier this year he was
on the board of the Northern California Solar Energy Association (NorCalSolar)
and he remains on the board of Architects / Designers / Planners for
Social Responsibility (ADPSR)
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Wednesday
September 24th |
9:00 am to 1:00 pm, The Pacific Energy Center, 851 Howard St. Cool Roofing Benefits of cool roofing include energy savings, improved indoor comfort, longer roof life, and lower life-cycle costs. During this class, Dr. Lisa Gartland and Dan Varvais will describe cool materials for low-slope and sloped roofs, including bright white materials and the latest nonwhite highly reflective products. They will also cover installation procedures, specifications, and the latest cool roofing requirements for new buildings under Title 24. Register by phone at 415-973-2277 or on the internet at http://www.pge.com/pec/classes. |
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Wednesday
September 24th |
6:30 pm to approximately 8 pm Refreshments served from 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm, The Pacific Energy Center, 851 Howard St. Low Energy Cooling in the New San Francisco Federal Building Philip Haves from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Erin McConahey from Arup Los Angeles, and Paul Linden from the College of Engineering at U.C. San Diego will discuss how the new San Francisco Federal Building was designed to be naturally ventilated with no mechanical cooling in perimeter zones. Register by phone at 415-973-2277 or on the internet at http://www.pge.com/pec/classes. |
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Thursday
September 25th |
7:00pm - 9:00pm, Free, Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave., near Dwight Way, Berkeley. Watt’s In It for Us? Renewable Energy Forum Is there renewable energy in your future? Absolutely! Bring your questions, concerns and PG&E bills to an informative talk on renewable energy and its role in creating a sustainable future. Learn about current incentive programs including state rebates, low-interest financing, and tax credits. Find out about the steps involved in going solar and the latest in home wind power. Panelists will include happy solar system owners, renewable energy experts and representatives from the City of Berkeley, the Permaculture Institute and the California Energy Commission. Get your renewable energy questions answered! Location: Time: Info: 510/548-2220 x233, erc@ecologycenter.org . |
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Thursday September 25th |
9:00am - 3:00pm, Free, The Pacific Energy Center, 851 Howard St., San Francisco, CA Insulate Right! Building owners, contractors, and building officials can learn about insulation options, installation techniques, and inspection criteria for ceiling and wall insulation in residential buildings. Register by phone at 415-973-2277 or on the internet at http://www.pge.com/pec/classes. |
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Friday
September 26th |
8:30am - 12:30pm, Free, Joseph P. Bort MetroCenter Auditorium, 101 Eighth Street, Oakland Smart Growth in the San Francisco Bay Area: Financing and Planning Strategies This workshop is designed primarily for city and county planning and economic development staff. This workshop will give participants an opportunity to explore successful methods for funding infrastructure needed to support Smart Growth plans and projects. Two Half-Day Workshops Sponsored by Association of Bay Area Governments, Urban Land Institute, Bay Area Air Quality Management District, and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission For more info and to register visit http://www.abag.ca.gov/abag/events/smartgrowth/register.html |
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Friday
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September 26th - 28th |
The Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness program of the California Institute of Integral Studies presents its second annual conference Wisdom and Action Featuring a special Tribute to Joanna Macy and a Sunday Morning with Marianne Willianson Presenters include:
Co-sponsored by: The Green Earth Foundation, Global Resistance Alliance, Center for Visionary Leadership and the Institute for Deep Ecology for further information and registration: 415-575-6115 or visit www.ciis.edu/pcc/conference.html |
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Saturday
September 27 |
10:00am - 1:00pm, Free, Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave., near Dwight Way, Berkeley. Green Living Series: Introduction to Sustainable Living Looking for a little more definition to the phrase "sustainable living"? Would you like to know which of your daily activities cause the most harm to the planet and some practical tips for change? Come to this free introductory class for an overview of sustainability. We'll identify the most harmful consumer practices and ways that you can lighten your impact on the earth. We'll cover transportation, food, heating and appliances, reuse and recycling, renewable energy , and getting involved in local community projects or actions for a more healthy, just and sustainable world. Location: Info: Beck, 510/548-2220 x233. |
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Sunday
- Tuesday
September 28th - 30th |
Blacktail Ranch, Wolf Creek, Montana Biomimicry and Architecture Humans are not alone in creating built environments. Swallows, black bears, mangroves, corals, spiders ~ a whole suite of nature's creatures have been creating inhabitations for millennia. Perhaps their "blueprints" might inspire you to discover functional, innovative, and sustainable solutions to some of the building industry's greatest challenges. Join us for this exciting, hands-on, interactive course for students and professional architects, engineers, and designers interested in bringing nature's strategies and solutions to the design table. For more information: http://www.biomimicry.net/blacktail.htm Instructors: Dayna Baumeister, PhD, Biomimicry Guild Janine Benyus, Biomimicry Guild John Mlade, CSU Institute for the Built Environment & Biomimicry Guild |
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Monday
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September 29th - 30th |
Opening Reception Monday, 9/29 at 6:00pm, Symposium runs from 8am to 4pm on Tuesday $89 before Aug 15th, $119 after, Universal City, CA Energy CO-OP Symposium Join us for an exciting event on building markets for distributed generation, showcasing wind and solar cooperatives. The Energy Co-op Symposium will review the rapidly changing energy industry, especially the electricity sector. This conference is designed for community leaders who have an interest in electricity and related energy issues and who want to know what they can do locally to reduce energy bills for homeowners, businesses and government facilities. The symposium will be of particular interest to community leaders who want to learn more about California's new Community Choice Aggregation laws. The rules for how local officials can aggregate electric load and shop for lower prices are being negotiated today! Topics include:
Sponsored by Golden
State Power Cooperative, Northwest Sustainable Energy for Economic Development,
Center for Cooperatives, UC Davis Cooperative Finance Corporation, and
ACES Power Marketing. |
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Monday
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September 29th - October 4th |
$200-$500, Boulder, CO Sustainable Resources 2003: An International Forum Connecting People with Hands-on Solutions to Poverty For more information visit http://www.carebridge.info/sr2003/index.html |
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