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	1 Cecile Andrews in conversation with Acterra’s Michael Closson Cecile Andrews in conversation with Acterra’s Michael Closson Laguna Foundation Docent Training Laguna Foundation Docent Training April 1, 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… A long time coming: 16 years’ progress and peril on Alameda Creek A long time coming: 16 years’ progress and peril on Alameda Creek April 1, 2013 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Jeff Miller, head of Alameda Creek Alliance, shows slides and recounts 16 years’ adventures restoring Alameda Creek, from rescuing trapped steelhead to removing dams and stopping highways. The East Bay’s…	2 A long time coming: 16 years’ progress and peril on Alameda Creek A long time coming: 16 years’ progress and peril on Alameda Creek A long time coming: 16 years’ progress and peril on Alameda Creek Beyond the Shore – Science Panel and Town Hall Meeting Beyond the Shore – Science Panel and Town Hall Meeting April 2, 2013 1:00 am – 4:00 pm The Bay Institute released a groundbreaking study on February 22 entitled The Horizontal Levee. It examines the ecological and economic benefits of using restored tidal marshes to protect San Francisco Bay… Beyond the Shore — The Facts About Sea Level Rise in San Francisco Bay Beyond the Shore — The Facts About Sea Level Rise in San Francisco Bay April 2, 2013 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Science Panel & Town Hall Meeting Please join us for a Town Hall meeting and reception with scientists, shoreline managers and planners who are considering how best to prepare for higher… Barefoot Walking & Hiking Barefoot Walking & Hiking April 2, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Barefoot Walking & Hiking: Reconnect, Rediscover & Recharge! 7 pm–8:30 pm, Monday, April 8 at REI Marina 7 pm–8:30 pm, Tuesday, April 9 at REI Saratoga 7 pm–8:30 pm, Wednesday, April 10…	3 Barefoot Walking & Hiking Barefoot Walking & Hiking Barefoot Walking & Hiking Barefoot Walking & Hiking Our City Forest’s Green and Healthy Sustainable Living Workshops Our City Forest’s Green and Healthy Sustainable Living Workshops April 3, 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… Tapping the Sky Tapping the Sky April 3, 2013 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Did you know that the City of Oakland just gave away thousands of rain barrels for free?! “Why?” you make ask… Rain barrels are helping people all over the world… Walkabout Northern California: Hiking Inn to Inn Walkabout Northern California: Hiking Inn to Inn April 3, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Walkabout Northern California: Hiking Inn to Inn 7 pm–8:30 pm, Wednesday, April 3 at REI Concord 7 pm–8:30 pm, Tuesday, April 16 at REI Marina 7 pm–8:30 pm, Tuesday, April 30 at… Lecture: Spring Wildflowers of Marin Lecture: Spring Wildflowers of Marin April 3, 2013 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm We are blessed with an amazing diversity of flowering plants here in Marin. Any spring walk in our parks and open spaces is sure to be enhanced by the presence…	4 Lecture: Spring Wildflowers of Marin Lecture: Spring Wildflowers of Marin Lecture: Spring Wildflowers of Marin John Muir Laws, Speed-Drawing Birds workshop John Muir Laws, Speed-Drawing Birds workshop April 4, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Have you ever been out in the field and wanted to sketch a bird you see, capturing details in their plumage while conveying the energy in their moment? This bird… Lecture at Mt. Diablo Audubon Society: What Nitrogen Deposition Can Teach Us About Birds, Butterflies, Native Plants, and the Future of Conservation Lecture at Mt. Diablo Audubon Society: What Nitrogen Deposition Can Teach Us About Birds, Butterflies, Native Plants, and the Future of Conservation April 4, 2013 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Brent Plater, Executive Director of the Wild Equity Institute, will discuss the largely-unknown landscape of the Antioch Dunes. The Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge was created to protect extremely rare… Thinking Like a Naturalist Presentation with Naturalist and Illustrator, John Muir Laws Thinking Like a Naturalist Presentation with Naturalist and Illustrator, John Muir Laws April 4, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Learn how to get more out of every day. Developments in neuropsychology have opened doors in our understanding of the brain and cognition and how you can train yourself to…	5 Thinking Like a Naturalist Presentation with Naturalist and Illustrator, John Muir Laws 2013 National Association for Interpretation Region 9 Conference 2013 National Association for Interpretation Region 9 Conference April 5, 2013 12:00 pm – April 7, 2013 6:00 pm Rising Tides: Riding the Waves of Change An evolving world demands innovations in how we interpret these changes now and into the future. As society responds to rising tides against the…	6 2013 National Association for Interpretation Region 9 Conference 2013 National Association for Interpretation Region 9 Conference 2013 National Association for Interpretation Region 9 Conference 2013 National Association for Interpretation Region 9 Conference 2013 National Association for Interpretation Region 9 Conference 2013 National Association for Interpretation Region 9 Conference 2013 National Association for Interpretation Region 9 Conference April 5, 2013 12:00 pm – April 7, 2013 6:00 pm Rising Tides: Riding the Waves of Change An evolving world demands innovations in how we interpret these changes now and into the future. As society responds to rising tides against the… Pigments, Dyes and Fibers from Plants: A Gentle Introduction to their Chemistry Pigments, Dyes and Fibers from Plants: A Gentle Introduction to their Chemistry April 6, 2013 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Join Professor Margareta Sequin on an adventure to learn the basics of organic chemistry in the world of plant color and fiber. A slideshow presentation will be followed by a… Keeping Honeybees Class Keeping Honeybees Class April 6, 2013 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Come discover what it takes to keep your own honeybees. This lecture covers a basic introduction to bees, beekeeping and honey production. These pollinators can help your garden thrive! Topics… Trekking the Model Trekking the Model April 6, 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… Fish Feeding Frenzy Fish Feeding Frenzy April 6, 2013 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Help Ranger Bill feed the hungry inhabitants of our fresh and saltwater tanks. Watch the different feeding styles of rock cod, sea stars, and steelhead trout.
7 Fish Feeding Frenzy Fish Feeding Frenzy 2013 National Association for Interpretation Region 9 Conference 2013 National Association for Interpretation Region 9 Conference April 5, 2013 12:00 pm – April 7, 2013 6:00 pm Rising Tides: Riding the Waves of Change An evolving world demands innovations in how we interpret these changes now and into the future. As society responds to rising tides against the… Stewards Presents: Birding on the Sonoma Coast Stewards Presents: Birding on the Sonoma Coast April 7, 2013 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Instructor Lisa Hug (Naturalist and Bird Guide) will take you on an adventure to explore the birds of the Sonoma Coast near the mouth of the Russian River. Learn about…	8 Stewards Presents: Birding on the Sonoma Coast Laguna Foundation Docent Training Laguna Foundation Docent Training April 8, 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…	9 Laguna Foundation Docent Training Barefoot Hiking and Walking Barefoot Hiking and Walking April 9, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Barefoot Walking & Hiking: Reconnect, Rediscover & Recharge! 7 pm–8:30 pm, Tuesday, April 9 at REI Saratoga 7 pm–8:30 pm, Wednesday, April 10 at REI San Francisco 7 pm–8:30 pm, Thursday, April…	10 Barefoot Hiking and Walking Barefoot Walking and Hiking Barefoot Walking and Hiking April 10, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Barefoot Walking & Hiking: Reconnect, Rediscover & Recharge! 7 pm–8:30 pm, Wednesday, April 10 at REI San Francisco 7 pm–8:30 pm, Thursday, April 11 at REI Berkeley Discover why barefoot walking and…	11 Barefoot Walking and Hiking Barefoot Walking and Hiking Barefoot Walking and Hiking Save Berkeley Public Schools’ Garden & Cooking Programs! Save Berkeley Public Schools’ Garden & Cooking Programs! April 11, 2013 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Berkeley Unified School District has one of the oldest and most successful food and nutrition programs. It teaches students where food comes from, how to grow and prepare it, and… Barefoot Walking and Hiking Barefoot Walking and Hiking April 11, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Barefoot Walking & Hiking: Reconnect, Rediscover & Recharge! 7 pm–8:30 pm, Thursday, April 11 at REI Berkeley Discover why barefoot walking and hiking are great for your body, mind, and sole.… San Francisco’s Natural Areas San Francisco’s Natural Areas April 11, 2013 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Join Bay Area naturalists Jake Sigg, Ruth Gravanis, and Damien Raffa at San Francisco’s Randall Museum for a presentation on the City’s natural areas. The team will show magnificent pictures…	12	13 San Francisco’s Natural Areas San Francisco’s Natural Areas Introduction to Seed Saving: A Berkeley Earth Days Workshop Introduction to Seed Saving: A Berkeley Earth Days Workshop April 13, 2013 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Are you interested in growing locally adapted crops, lessening your dependence on commercial seed companies, & preserving agro-biological diversity? This presentation will discuss the fundamentals of seed saving of common… Having Fun in the Delta Having Fun in the Delta April 13, 2013 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Have you ever thought about all the things there are to do in the Delta? Come find out some fun and interesting adventures you and your family can have by…
14	15 Having Fun in the Delta Laguna Foundation Docent Training Laguna Foundation Docent Training April 15, 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…	16 Laguna Foundation Docent Training Laguna Foundation Docent Training Walkabout Northern California: Hiking Inn to Inn Walkabout Northern California: Hiking Inn to Inn April 16, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm 7 pm–8:30 pm, Tuesday, April 16 at REI Marina 7 pm–8:30 pm, Tuesday, April 30 at REI Santa Rosa Imagine the joys of inn-to-inn hiking… You leave your car behind, explore lovely… The State of Fracking in California: A Berkeley Earth Days Panel The State of Fracking in California: A Berkeley Earth Days Panel April 16, 2013 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Though touted by the fossil fuel industry as the next best thing in energy production, hydraulic fracturing — fracking — poses tremendous risks to human health and natural life, from…	17 The State of Fracking in California: A Berkeley Earth Days Panel Gardening with California Flora Gardening with California Flora April 17, 2013 7:00 pm Celebrate California Native Plant Week with us. Discover the pleasures and benefits of growing natives in your garden. This is a down-to-earth and practical evening of presentations that will give…	18 Gardening with California Flora Gardening with California Flora Gardening with California Flora Gardening with California Flora Growing Our Future: Local To Global Food Sovereignty Film and Discussion Growing Our Future: Local To Global Food Sovereignty Film and Discussion April 18, 2013 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm In honor of Cesar Chavez’s commitment to community empowerment and self determination, we are hosting a night of community education and exploration around the topic of food sovereignty–the right of… Columbia- Land of Birds Columbia- Land of Birds April 18, 2013 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Golden Gate Audubon presents Christopher Calonje San Francisco: Thursday, April 18 7 p.m. refreshments, 7:30 p.m. program Yellow-eared Parrot / Photo by Christopher Calonje Join guide Christopher Calonje for a photographic tour of Colombia… Berkeley Path Wanderers 15th Anniversary Berkeley Path Wanderers 15th Anniversary April 18, 2013 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm In celebration of the Berkeley Path Wanderers Assocation’s 15th anniversary, join us for our Spring Meeting which will feature a panel discussion focusing on enhancing public spaces for pedestrians, promoting… The Great Blue Heron Colony of Golden Gate Park – A Talk with Nancy DeStefanis The Great Blue Heron Colony of Golden Gate Park – A Talk with Nancy DeStefanis April 18, 2013 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Great Blue Heron Colony in Golden Gate Park. In 1993, Nancy DeStefanis, Director of SF Nature Education, discovered the first nesting pair of the…	19	20 The Great Blue Heron Colony of Golden Gate Park – A Talk with Nancy DeStefanis The Great Blue Heron Colony of Golden Gate Park – A Talk with Nancy DeStefanis The Great Blue Heron Colony of Golden Gate Park – A Talk with Nancy DeStefanis Stewards Presents: Introduction to the Coastal Prairie Seminar! Stewards Presents: Introduction to the Coastal Prairie Seminar! April 20, 2013 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Join instructor, Michelle Cooper from the Bodega Marine Lab for an exciting seminar out on the Sonoma Coast. Come learn about the most diverse and endangered native grasslands in North… Quick Steps to a Productive, Organic Vegetable Garden Quick Steps to a Productive, Organic Vegetable Garden April 20, 2013 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Get Started Now! Creating and maintaining a vegetable garden is a lifelong joy, but getting off to a quick start can be the key to staying motivated! This class will… April 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo April 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo April 20, 2013 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Please join Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society for the April 20th astronomy program. Lower Summit Parking Lot of Mt. Diablo State Park. The program starts at 7:00 (enter the park at…
21 April 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo April 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo 5th Annual Pepperwood Wildflower Festival! 5th Annual Pepperwood Wildflower Festival! April 21, 2013 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Take in 360° views of Sonoma County on a driving tour of Pepperwood or take a wildflower walk with local botanists. Enjoy activities designed for the whole family! All this… Cal Academy’s Earth Day Celebration Cal Academy’s Earth Day Celebration April 21, 2013 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Celebrate conservation through art and music this Earth Day, with a weekend of festivities. Help create a beautiful mural and spread awareness about the environment, watch artists and performers create…	22 Cal Academy’s Earth Day Celebration Laguna Foundation Docent Training Laguna Foundation Docent Training April 22, 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…	23 Laguna Foundation Docent Training Astronomy Lecture April 23, With Speaker: Dr. Matt Fillinghim Astronomy Lecture April 23, With Speaker: Dr. Matt Fillinghim April 23, 2013 7:15 pm – 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”…	24	25	26 Astronomy Lecture April 23, With Speaker: Dr. Matt Fillinghim Point Reyes Birding and Nature Festival Point Reyes Birding and Nature Festival April 26, 2013 9:00 am – April 28, 2013 5:00 pm Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Point Reyes Birding and Nature Festival! The 3 day family friendly event hosts over 70 activities including field trips and indoor events.Visitors will be…	27 Point Reyes Birding and Nature Festival Point Reyes Birding and Nature Festival Point Reyes Birding and Nature Festival Point Reyes Birding and Nature Festival Point Reyes Birding and Nature Festival Point Reyes Birding and Nature Festival Point Reyes Birding and Nature Festival Point Reyes Birding and Nature Festival Point Reyes Birding and Nature Festival Point Reyes Birding and Nature Festival April 26, 2013 9:00 am – April 28, 2013 5:00 pm Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Point Reyes Birding and Nature Festival! The 3 day family friendly event hosts over 70 activities including field trips and indoor events.Visitors will be… Edible Garden Series Edible Garden Series April 27, 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… San Bruno Mountain Watch Founder’s Hike with David Schooley San Bruno Mountain Watch Founder’s Hike with David Schooley April 27, 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… Bug Day! At the Randall Museum Bug Day! At the Randall Museum April 27, 2013 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Look out! The bugs are back! Check out the incredible extravaganza of insects at the Randall Museum’s annual Bug Day. Do you adore arthropods, or do creepy crawlies make you… 41st Annual Wildflower Show 41st Annual Wildflower Show April 27, 2013 10:00 am – April 28, 2013 4:00 pm Bring your entire family to this two-day expo showcasing the plant biodiversity of Santa Clara, San Mateo and surrounding counties. The region’s premier botanical/horticultural event displays over 400 species of… Navigating the Bay Navigating the Bay April 27, 2013 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Navigating the Bay is a great way to relax and have some fun. It can be exciting and challenging but it requires knowledge, skill to do it safely. Each of… History of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers History of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers April 27, 2013 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Join Ranger Bill to learn about the “When/Where/Why/What/ How,” the diverse, complex, many faceted missions, goals and objectives of the USACE’s “Birth” in 1775 under General George Washington. Save the frogs! Save the frogs! April 27, 2013 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm SAVE THE FROGS! and the University of California at Santa Cruz (UCSC) are teaming up to hold a fantastic frog-filled Save The Frogs Day event at the UCSC Arboretum. Highlights include a presentation on…
28 Save the frogs! Save the frogs! Save the frogs! Save the frogs! Point Reyes Birding and Nature Festival Point Reyes Birding and Nature Festival April 26, 2013 9:00 am – April 28, 2013 5:00 pm Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Point Reyes Birding and Nature Festival! The 3 day family friendly event hosts over 70 activities including field trips and indoor events.Visitors will be… 41st Annual Wildflower Show 41st Annual Wildflower Show April 27, 2013 10:00 am – April 28, 2013 4:00 pm Bring your entire family to this two-day expo showcasing the plant biodiversity of Santa Clara, San Mateo and surrounding counties. The region’s premier botanical/horticultural event displays over 400 species of… Seldom Seen: The Secret Lives of the California Gray Fox and Burrowing Owl Seldom Seen: The Secret Lives of the California Gray Fox and Burrowing Owl April 28, 2013 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm Come learn about the behavior and conservation needs of these two elusive species, both holding onto remnant habitat in our urban environment. Join Bill Leikam, to hear his amazing stories… Seldom Seen: The Secret Lives of the California Gray Fox and Burrowing Owl Seldom Seen: The Secret Lives of the California Gray Fox and Burrowing Owl April 28, 2013 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm Come learn about the behavior and conservation needs of these two elusive species, both holding onto remnant habitat in our urban environment. Join Bill Leikam, to hear his amazing stories…	29 Seldom Seen: The Secret Lives of the California Gray Fox and Burrowing Owl Laguna Foundation Docent Training Laguna Foundation Docent Training April 29, 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…	30 Laguna Foundation Docent Training Laguna Foundation Docent Training Walkabout Northern California: Hiking Inn to Inn Walkabout Northern California: Hiking Inn to Inn April 30, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Walkabout Northern California: Hiking Inn to Inn 7 pm–8:30 pm, Tuesday, April 30 at REI Santa Rosa Imagine the joys of inn-to-inn hiking… You leave your car behind, explore lovely landscapes,… Cecile Andrews in conversation with Acterra’s Michael Closson Cecile Andrews in conversation with Acterra’s Michael Closson April 30, 2013 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Living Room Revolution refutes the notion that selfishness is at the root of human nature. Research shows that people — given the right circumstances — can be caring, nurturing and…

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