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					1 Growing Great Tomatoes Class Bees and Flowers: A Selective Love Affair Bees and Flowers: A Selective Love Affair March 1, 2013 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Discover Nature with Pepperwood at this free lecture. California’s native flowering plants and native bees have a closely associated evolutionary relationship. Do native bees exhibit these same relationships with native plants…	2 Bees and Flowers: A Selective Love Affair Bees and Flowers: A Selective Love Affair Bees and Flowers: A Selective Love Affair Bees and Flowers: A Selective Love Affair Bees and Flowers: A Selective Love Affair Edible Garden Series Edible Garden Series March 2, 2013 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Classes on February 2, March 2, March 30, April 27 and May 18 10:00 – 3:00 Learn garden design and planning, composting, soil testing and preparation, seed propagation and transplanting, watering and… White Hill – to the Summit! White Hill – to the Summit! March 2, 2013 10:00 am – 2:00 pm We’ll aim for lunch at the summit, but we’ll make the 1,000 foot ascent at a pace that will allow us to enjoy all of the wildflowers and wildlife we… The Buzz on Beekeeping The Buzz on Beekeeping March 2, 2013 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Join Alan and Nella Henninger, owners of Henninger Hill Apiary, for a talk on honey bees. Nella and Alan will share their 40 years of experience with bees, attendees will… Grafting Class Grafting Class March 2, 2013 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Learn about grafting and the important role it plays in plant and tree production. You will receive an overview of budding techniques and practice grafting that you can use on… History of the Delta History of the Delta March 2, 2013 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Learn about the history of the delta – from the early 1800s up to 2012 – from framing, discovery of gold, railroad building, and levee building to the present time…
3	4	5	6	7	8	9 History of the Delta History of the Delta History of the Delta History of the Delta History of the Delta History of the Delta Endemic Taxa of the Coast Ranges of Northern California Endemic Taxa of the Coast Ranges of Northern California March 9, 2013 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Regional Parks Botanic Garden Class Schedule Winter/Spring 2013 To enroll, print out the Class Registration Form and send it with your check payable to the order of Regional Parks Foundation to: John Rusk, 1354-B Lincoln St.,… Post Burn Recovery at Ring Mountain Post Burn Recovery at Ring Mountain March 9, 2013 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Join Ring Mountain Steward Sam Abercrombie for the second interpretive hike through the Ring Mountain burn area. In June of 2012 a wildfire swept through Ring Mountain, burning 14 acres… Insect Pollinators, Part 2 Insect Pollinators, Part 2 March 9, 2013 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Last May, Jeffrey Caldwell gave what turned out to be part one of a fun and informative workshop on pollinators. Attendees begged to have him back, so we are! Jeffrey… Practical Biodynamics Class Practical Biodynamics Class March 9, 2013 10:30 am – 12:30 pm This will be a fascinating journey into holistic gardening. Discover what makes biodynamics unique. Add new skills and awareness to your gardening experience! You will learn how to read a… Trekking the Model Trekking the Model March 9, 2013 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Join a ranger guided tour of the Bay Model, a 1.5 acre hydraulic model of San Francisco Bay and Delta. Discover the stories of the two major operations that took… Natural History of Sonoma County Woodlands and Forests with Steve Barnhart Natural History of Sonoma County Woodlands and Forests with Steve Barnhart March 9, 2013 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Stephen Barnhart is the Academic Director at the Pepperwood Preserve and an instructor at the Santa Rosa Junior College in biology, botany, and ecology for 37 years. Steve will share…
10	11 Natural History of Sonoma County Woodlands and Forests with Steve Barnhart Natural History of Sonoma County Woodlands and Forests with Steve Barnhart Laguna Foundation Docent Training Laguna Foundation Docent Training March 11, 2013 10:00 am – 3:00 pm The Laguna Foundation seeks volunteers who want to learn about the Laguna and share their knowledge and enthusiasm with school children. Volunteers learn about the plants, animals and cultural history of… Protecting California’s Native Flora in the 21st Century Protecting California’s Native Flora in the 21st Century March 11, 2013 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm Greg Suba, CNPS Conservation Program Director will describe the work of the CNPS Conservation Program, especially issues around plant conservation and desert wind and solar projects, and developing ecological standards…	12	13 Protecting California’s Native Flora in the 21st Century Protecting California’s Native Flora in the 21st Century San Geronimo Valley Ridge Hike San Geronimo Valley Ridge Hike March 13, 2013 10:00 am – 3:00 pm This ridge above the south side of the San Geronimo Valley is one of the great gems in the county. Wildflowers (including some unusual serpentine endemics), a pygmy Sargent cypress… Our City Forest’s Green and Healthy Sustainable Living Workshops Our City Forest’s Green and Healthy Sustainable Living Workshops March 13, 2013 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Wednesday Workshops and Saturday hands-on activities are geared to inspire and teach you to start your own green living project, whether it’s trying to live a zero waste lifestyle or…	14 Our City Forest’s Green and Healthy Sustainable Living Workshops Our City Forest’s Green and Healthy Sustainable Living Workshops Mystery of Bird Song: Morning talk & walk with ornithologist/naturalist & author David Lukas Mystery of Bird Song: Morning talk & walk with ornithologist/naturalist & author David Lukas March 14, 2013 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Explore the magical world of bird songs and learn the many ways and reasons that birds vocalize. Join David Lukas as he presents his popular Mystery of Bird Song talk,… Lecture: A Primer on Raptor Courtship with Allen Fish Lecture: A Primer on Raptor Courtship with Allen Fish March 14, 2013 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Birds of prey are some of our most charismatic birds, but they are most charismatic with their own species in early spring when they perform courtship behaviors. Courtship flights may…	15	16 Lecture: A Primer on Raptor Courtship with Allen Fish Lecture: A Primer on Raptor Courtship with Allen Fish Lecture: A Primer on Raptor Courtship with Allen Fish Lecture: A Primer on Raptor Courtship with Allen Fish Plastics 360: Impacts and Possibilities, Conference Plastics 360: Impacts and Possibilities, Conference March 16, 2013 9:30 am – 4:00 pm Saturday, March 16: Conference at the Lafayette Public Library, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm. Hear local experts and activists share the latest findings, conundrums, and insights. Join the conversation on what… Salad Gardening with Herbs and Edible Flowers Class Salad Gardening with Herbs and Edible Flowers Class March 16, 2013 10:30 am – 12:30 pm A salad lovers dream. Learn to grow buttery and crisp lettuces, spinach, sweet and crunchy carrots, beets and fennel, spicy arugula and radishes, fresh flavorful herbs, edible flowers and more.… March 16 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo March 16 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo March 16, 2013 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Please join Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society for the March 16th astronomy program. Lower Summit Parking Lot of Mt. Diablo State Park. The program starts at 7:00 (enter the park at… Skies of Spring Over Pepperwood Skies of Spring Over Pepperwood March 16, 2013 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm The crescent Moon and the majestic planet Jupiter will provide dazzling sights for this stargazing event while the bright, glittering stars of the Orion constellation highlight the heavens. Bing Quock…
17 Skies of Spring Over Pepperwood Raptor Identification Workshop & Hike at Rush Ranch Raptor Identification Workshop & Hike at Rush Ranch March 17, 2013 11:00 am – 2:00 pm The winter migration season for birds of prey is coming to a close. Join Larry Broderick to celebrate the amazing birds we’ve seen this fall and winter in Solano County…	18 Raptor Identification Workshop & Hike at Rush Ranch Laguna Foundation Docent Training Laguna Foundation Docent Training March 18, 2013 10:00 am – 3:00 pm The Laguna Foundation seeks volunteers who want to learn about the Laguna and share their knowledge and enthusiasm with school children. Volunteers learn about the plants, animals and cultural history of…	19 Laguna Foundation Docent Training Climate Immersion: An Introductory Series Climate Immersion: An Introductory Series March 19, 2013 6:30 pm – March 30, 2013 1:00 pm In this three-session intro series we’ll explore the many layers of climate solutions, from urban farms to personal action plans. The series is a perfect fit for those wanting to…	20 Climate Immersion: An Introductory Series Climate Immersion: An Introductory Series Climate Immersion: An Introductory Series Climate Immersion: An Introductory Series Climate Immersion: An Introductory Series March 19, 2013 6:30 pm – March 30, 2013 1:00 pm In this three-session intro series we’ll explore the many layers of climate solutions, from urban farms to personal action plans. The series is a perfect fit for those wanting to… Gardening for Native Bees Gardening for Native Bees March 20, 2013 7:00 am – 9:00 pm Come catch the buzz on native bees from Celeste Ets-Hokin, native bee garden designer for the Gardens at Lake Merritt. Celeste will present wonderful images of native bees and discuss… Our City Forest’s Green and Healthy Sustainable Living Workshops Our City Forest’s Green and Healthy Sustainable Living Workshops March 20, 2013 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Wednesday Workshops and Saturday hands-on activities are geared to inspire and teach you to start your own green living project, whether it’s trying to live a zero waste lifestyle or…	21 Our City Forest’s Green and Healthy Sustainable Living Workshops Our City Forest’s Green and Healthy Sustainable Living Workshops Our City Forest’s Green and Healthy Sustainable Living Workshops Our City Forest’s Green and Healthy Sustainable Living Workshops Our City Forest’s Green and Healthy Sustainable Living Workshops Climate Immersion: An Introductory Series Climate Immersion: An Introductory Series March 19, 2013 6:30 pm – March 30, 2013 1:00 pm In this three-session intro series we’ll explore the many layers of climate solutions, from urban farms to personal action plans. The series is a perfect fit for those wanting to… Birds at Cascade Canyon Birds at Cascade Canyon March 21, 2013 9:00 am – 12:00 pm This morning’s focus will be “birding by ear” – finding and identifying birds based on their vocalizations. This is a great time to focus on the voices of our year-round… 2013 Sustainability & Green Building Awards 2013 Sustainability & Green Building Awards March 21, 2013 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Please Save the Date for the 2013 Sustainability & Green Building Awards Education: The Root of Sustainability In Memory of Ruth Peterson March 21, 2013 South San Francisco Conference Center Sustainability Award Nominations are now open! Social Equity * Economic… Wonder and Risk of Transpacific Migration Wonder and Risk of Transpacific Migration March 21, 2013 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Golden Gate Audubon presents Peter Pyle Berkeley: Thursday, March 21 7 p.m. refreshments, 7:30 program Black-footed Albatross / Photo by Peter Pyle Discover the amazing movement patterns of albatrosses, sharks, and other open-ocean creatures… San Francisco Under your Feet San Francisco Under your Feet March 21, 2013 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Geologist Jean DeMouthe, will take us through our local geologic history. We start with the big picture beginning in the Mesozoic Era (Dinosaurs) and end with what lies under our city today.…	22 San Francisco Under your Feet Climate Immersion: An Introductory Series Climate Immersion: An Introductory Series March 19, 2013 6:30 pm – March 30, 2013 1:00 pm In this three-session intro series we’ll explore the many layers of climate solutions, from urban farms to personal action plans. The series is a perfect fit for those wanting to…	23 Climate Immersion: An Introductory Series Climate Immersion: An Introductory Series Climate Immersion: An Introductory Series Climate Immersion: An Introductory Series Climate Immersion: An Introductory Series Climate Immersion: An Introductory Series Climate Immersion: An Introductory Series Climate Immersion: An Introductory Series March 19, 2013 6:30 pm – March 30, 2013 1:00 pm In this three-session intro series we’ll explore the many layers of climate solutions, from urban farms to personal action plans. The series is a perfect fit for those wanting to… Back in Time Back in Time March 23, 2013 8:00 am – 10:00 am 18,000 years ago there was no SF Bay Estuary and the delta was in a whole different location. More recently, the transition from 160 years ago to now has dramatically… Marin Conservation League’s Walk into (Conservation) History Marin Conservation League’s Walk into (Conservation) History March 23, 2013 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Marin Conservation League’s Walk into (Conservation) History series continues this year with our thirteenth walk at Olompali State Historic Park. Nestled on the east-facing slopes of Mount Burdell, Olompali State Historic… San Bruno Mountain Watch Founder’s Hike with David Schooley San Bruno Mountain Watch Founder’s Hike with David Schooley March 23, 2013 10:00 am – 1:30 pm David Schooley, founder of San Bruno Mountain Watch, will lead his popular Founder’s Hike on the 4th Saturday of each month. David has devoted decades of work to preserving the mountain… Redwoods, Coastal Chaparral, and Riparian Forest in Purisima Canyon Redwoods, Coastal Chaparral, and Riparian Forest in Purisima Canyon March 23, 2013 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Regional Parks Botanic Garden Class Schedule Winter/Spring 2013 To enroll, print out the Class Registration Form and send it with your check payable to the order of Regional Parks Foundation to: John Rusk, 1354-B Lincoln St.,… Backyard Compost Workshop Class Backyard Compost Workshop Class March 23, 2013 10:30 am – 1:30 pm Register for this class - a partnership between Common Ground and the City of Palo Alto Zero Waste. Discover how easy it is to use composting techniques to create a vibrant,…
24 Backyard Compost Workshop Class Backyard Compost Workshop Class Climate Immersion: An Introductory Series Climate Immersion: An Introductory Series March 19, 2013 6:30 pm – March 30, 2013 1:00 pm In this three-session intro series we’ll explore the many layers of climate solutions, from urban farms to personal action plans. The series is a perfect fit for those wanting to… Tiburon Uplands Hike Tiburon Uplands Hike March 24, 2013 10:00 am – 12:00 pm With spring finally here, a ranger will guide you through the beautiful Tiburon Uplands in the hopes of seeing spring wildflowers such as hounds tongue, milkmaids, Indian warrior and other…	25 Tiburon Uplands Hike Tiburon Uplands Hike Climate Immersion: An Introductory Series Climate Immersion: An Introductory Series March 19, 2013 6:30 pm – March 30, 2013 1:00 pm In this three-session intro series we’ll explore the many layers of climate solutions, from urban farms to personal action plans. The series is a perfect fit for those wanting to… Laguna Foundation Docent Training Laguna Foundation Docent Training March 25, 2013 10:00 am – 3:00 pm The Laguna Foundation seeks volunteers who want to learn about the Laguna and share their knowledge and enthusiasm with school children. Volunteers learn about the plants, animals and cultural history of…	26 Laguna Foundation Docent Training Laguna Foundation Docent Training Laguna Foundation Docent Training Climate Immersion: An Introductory Series Climate Immersion: An Introductory Series March 19, 2013 6:30 pm – March 30, 2013 1:00 pm In this three-session intro series we’ll explore the many layers of climate solutions, from urban farms to personal action plans. The series is a perfect fit for those wanting to… Astronomy Lecture January 22, With Speaker: Will Dawson Astronomy Lecture January 22, With Speaker: Will Dawson March 26, 2013 7:15 am – 9:00 pm Please join Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society for the March 26 general meeting. The meeting starts at 7:15 and ends at 9:00. Our monthly meetings begin with a short “What’s Up”… March 26, 2013 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Workshops with Alvaro Jaramillo for the Birder and Naturalist Put your birding into an ecological context! These workshops incorporate ecology, evolutionary biology, behavioral ecology, and natural history to complement bird identification…	27 Climate Immersion: An Introductory Series Climate Immersion: An Introductory Series March 19, 2013 6:30 pm – March 30, 2013 1:00 pm In this three-session intro series we’ll explore the many layers of climate solutions, from urban farms to personal action plans. The series is a perfect fit for those wanting to… Our City Forest’s Green and Healthy Sustainable Living Workshops Our City Forest’s Green and Healthy Sustainable Living Workshops March 27, 2013 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Wednesday Workshops and Saturday hands-on activities are geared to inspire and teach you to start your own green living project, whether it’s trying to live a zero waste lifestyle or…	28 Our City Forest’s Green and Healthy Sustainable Living Workshops Our City Forest’s Green and Healthy Sustainable Living Workshops Our City Forest’s Green and Healthy Sustainable Living Workshops Our City Forest’s Green and Healthy Sustainable Living Workshops Climate Immersion: An Introductory Series Climate Immersion: An Introductory Series March 19, 2013 6:30 pm – March 30, 2013 1:00 pm In this three-session intro series we’ll explore the many layers of climate solutions, from urban farms to personal action plans. The series is a perfect fit for those wanting to… Raptor Courtship Behaviors with Allen Fish Raptor Courtship Behaviors with Allen Fish March 28, 2013 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Join us for a voyeuristic walk to watch for possible bird of prey flight behaviors at the peak of their pre-nuptial exuberance. Allen Fish, Director of the Golden Gate Raptor… Speaker Series Polar Bears in a Changing World Presentor – Bob Wilson Speaker Series Polar Bears in a Changing World Presentor – Bob Wilson March 28, 2013 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Polar bears are as dependent on the oceans as cetaceans. They just like it frozen. But, all the oceans creatures are faced with a changing planet. Bob will discuss polar… ENOUGH IS ENOUGH: An Evening with Author Rob Dietz ENOUGH IS ENOUGH: An Evening with Author Rob Dietz March 28, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm A talk with Rob Dietz, co-author of breakthrough book ENOUGH IS ENOUGH: Building a Sustainable Economy in a World of Finite Resources THURSDAY, MARCH 28 7:00 – 8:30 PM David Brower Center (Tamalpais Room) 2150…	29 ENOUGH IS ENOUGH: An Evening with Author Rob Dietz Climate Immersion: An Introductory Series Climate Immersion: An Introductory Series March 19, 2013 6:30 pm – March 30, 2013 1:00 pm In this three-session intro series we’ll explore the many layers of climate solutions, from urban farms to personal action plans. The series is a perfect fit for those wanting to…	30 Climate Immersion: An Introductory Series Climate Immersion: An Introductory Series Climate Immersion: An Introductory Series Climate Immersion: An Introductory Series Climate Immersion: An Introductory Series Climate Immersion: An Introductory Series March 19, 2013 6:30 pm – March 30, 2013 1:00 pm In this three-session intro series we’ll explore the many layers of climate solutions, from urban farms to personal action plans. The series is a perfect fit for those wanting to… Edible Garden Series Edible Garden Series March 30, 2013 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Classes on February 2, March 2, March 30, April 27 and May 18 10:00 – 3:00 Learn garden design and planning, composting, soil testing and preparation, seed propagation and transplanting, watering and… Wildflower and Waterfall Photography Wildflower and Waterfall Photography March 30, 2013 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Join ranger/photographer Craig Solin on a short hike through Cascade Canyon, hopefully ending with a chance to photograph one of Marin’s best waterfalls. We’ll explore the photo possibilities along the… Growing Great Tomatoes Class Growing Great Tomatoes Class March 30, 2013 10:30 am – 1:30 pm Learn which tomatoes have really great flavor and reliable production and are able to hold up under regular garden conditions. You will learn excellent trellising methods, soil preparation, what NOT…
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