Assist two Berkeley students as they study tree survival rates within our Sac Shade program. This is a great opportunity for those looking to gain hands on experience and take part in an exciting new study that will span five years. Volunteers will learn monitoring skills, forms of data collection, tree ID and much more. Results will be given in a published thesis.
http://www.sactree.com/doc.aspx?16&series=6 |
Learn about and observe the wealth of wildlife that passes through Soil Born Farms' American River Ranch property and take a short hike with resident naturalist and Education Director in to the natural world of the American River Parkway.
http://www.soilborn.org/events.html |
Bring your thoughts on the environment, politics, impacts on the earth from consuming beer and garlic fries…..or any other topic on your mind.
http://www.greendrinks.org/ |
The non-profit Climate Project (www.TheClimateProject.org) selected Doug Grandt to be one of the volunteers trained by Al Gore, his faculty and scientists to present the slide show from the book and documentary. An Inconvenient Truth. The Climate Project presenters tailor the slide show for various audiences and update it with current information. The title of Doug's presentation is "Climate Change - Local Impact" and it includes a unique California perspective on the climate crisis. This presentation is a continuation from July’s Green Bag Lunch Talk.
http://www.ci.sacramento.ca.us/generalservices/media-folder/sustain/pdf/Greenbag-Aug9-07.pdf |
The course, offered Aug. 10-14, includes several field trips to rivers and streams in the Lake Tahoe Basin, the nearby Sierra Nevada range, and Truckee River with their spectacular mountain scenery, diverse fluvial environments, and range of human impacts (and their often very visible consequences). The course includes workshops on geomorphic river restoration problems faced by participants, who briefly present the problem for discussion by instructors and colleagues in a workshop format, for discussion and ideas on analytical approaches and resources. |
Learn about and observe the wealth of wildlife that passes through Soil Born Farms' American River Ranch property and take a short hike with resident naturalist and Education Director in to the natural world of the American River Parkway.
http://www.soilborn.org/events.html |
Each year, the accomplishments of all certified Sacramento Sustainable Businesses are reviewed, and awards are given to the top environmentally conscious businesses whose practices demonstrate an outstanding commitment to enhancing sustainability. The event includes a Sustainability EXPO with representatives from state and local agencies, as well as exhibitors from environmental and pollution prevention firms.The awards will be hosted By KCRA 3 News Anchor Pamela Wu. A University of California, Davis alumnus, Pamela received the Unity Award for her work as the host of the program “KCRA 3 Common Ground”. Keynote Speaker Leonard E. Robinson is the Chief Deputy Director of the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). He has over thirty (30) years experience in the environmental management field. The event begins at 8:00 am with a breakfast mixer in the exhibitor area, the awards ceremony from 9:00 am - 10:30 am, and regulatory update workshops from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. |
Participation in the Great American River Clean Up is a real contribution to the health of the Parkway and river. Removing trash and debris prevents pollutants from entering the watershed, harming the wildlife, or creating hazards for recreational users. Additionally, keeping the Parkway clean protects ocean life by preventing trash from being washed downstream during the winter rains. The Great American River Clean Up is held in conjunction with the Coastal Cleanup Day sponsored by the California Coastal Commission. This annual cleanup is held throughout California along bays, creeks, lakes rivers, highways, and the coast.
http://www.arpf.org/CleanupSiteList.shtml |
Learn about backyard composting and receive a free compost bin through the Sacramento County Backyard Composting Program. |
Learn about backyard composting and receive a free compost bin through the Sacramento County Backyard Composting Program |
