6th Annual Ocean View Farms Tomato-bration Seminar & Plant Sale
PLANT SALE AND FREE SEMINAR: "GROWING DELICIOUS HEIRLOOM TOMATOES." Launch the tomato season at scenic Ocean View Farms Community Gardens’ 6th Annual Tomato-bration in West L.A on S. Centinela at Rose Ave. Expert Barbara Spencer, of Windrose Farm, will share secrets to growing delicious heirloom tomatoes from 9 to 10 a.m. Plant sale follows. See map at: http://www.oceanviewfarms.net/location.html.
http://www.oceanviewfarms.net/.
Sunday, March 21, 2010, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Ocean View Farms Community Gardens
S. Centinela at Rose Ave.
Los Angeles (Mar Vista neighborhood) 90066
Free.
Alternative Insulations & Weatherization Advantages
Join us on March 21st 2010 at the MVCC Green booth and meet Modaa Inc. - learn how to save energy costs by going BLUE. They will have samples of various sustainable insulations within the alternative building industry and information on current and proposed tax credits for weatherizing our living and working spaces. Stop by and pick their brains and get answers to FAQ’s about the most beneficial insulation options that will save money while conserving energy and helping the planet! Modaa Inc. is a proud and proactive supporter of the ongoing sustainability initiative thru the USGBC, LEED certification and community involvement. Their team is keen on gaining the latest knowledge and educating their clients with ways they can improve their living environments and ultimately, lifestyles.
http://marvistagreengardenshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/03/alternative-insulations-weatherization.html.
Sunday, March 21, 2010, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Mar Vista Farmers Market - MVCC Green Committee Booth
Grand View at Venice Blvd.
Mar Vista 90066
Free.
Los Angeles Community Forum on Toxics
Hear from local experts about the chemicals in your community, and what you can do about them! In fall 2009, the US House of Representatives passed legislation that could protect over 110 million Americans that live near chemical plants. The Senate will consider this legislation this year.
In California, 344 chemical plants each put 10,000 people at risk, and over a dozen plants here in Los Angeles threaten over 27 million people. Safer alternatives exist, and 28 plants in our state have already converted to safer processes. Join us in Torrance to hear about work being done in the Los Angeles area, California, and the US to manage toxic substances and transition to safer chemical practices. Learn more about how you can take action and get plugged into both local and national efforts.
Sunday, March 21, 2010, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
3341 West Torrance Boulevard
Torrance.
Eco Home Tour
For Angelenos, Spring is already in full swing in March. What better way is there to celebrate the changing of the seasons than to change our own lifestyles to live eco-smart, healthier lifestyles? Join us on Sunday, March 21 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. for an Eco-Home tour to get started on a new, green lifestyle. The Eco-Home tour is an experiential introduction to sustainable urban living. Participants will pick up ideas for home weatherization, water and energy conservation, increased food security solar energy and non-toxic cleaning products that will help them make their homes greener, healthier and more cost effective.
The tour is conducted by Eco-Home Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public on making lifestyle choices that protect the environment and improve quality of life. Eco-Home is located in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles. Call 323-662-5207 for reservation and directions. Requested donation for the tour is $10 per person. Please make your reservations by…
Sunday, March 21, 2010, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Eco-Home Demonstration House
Call 323-662-5207 for reservation and directions
$10.
Green Lifestyle Film Festival
Come celebrate a festival designed to make your body feel nourished, your soul awaken, your senses lifted and to inspire a lifestyle shift that will create a positive impact on this planet. YOU ARE THE STAR! http://greenlifestylefilmfestival.com/.
Sunday, March 21, 2010, 4:00 PM.
James Bridge Theater-UCLA
405 Hilgard Avenue
Westwood, CA 90024
Free Outdoors/$35-$65 Pass For In Theater.
Surfrider's Rise Above Plastics Lounge at VNC Green Film Series of "Tapped"
An interactive education lounge. Come learn about how you can Rise Above Disposable Plastics, eat organic food by Green Truck, have a complimentary drink and listen to some great live tunes. All proceeds go to Surfrider Foundation Rise Above Plastics Program to fight plastic pollution in our oceans!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=342913474100&index=1.
Sunday, March 21, 2010, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Electric Lodge
1416 Electric Avenue
Venice 90291
$15/door ($10 for SF members).
Tapped - Venice Green Film Series
The Venice Green Film Series is a three part Sunday series on February 28th, March 21st, and April 25th. The event is sponsored by the Venice Neighborhood Council and the Electric Lodge. This series is free and open to the public.
For more information about the series go to:
http://venicegreenfilm.blogspot.com/.
Sunday, March 21, 2010, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Electric Lodge
1416 Electric Avenue
Venice, CA
Free.
LA Green Thumbs
Help us create an edible oceanfront paradise at our new Santa Monica garden-share. We’ll be constructing cages to keep out unwanted pests, laying down beds and sowing seeds in the nursery. Handiness and gardening knowledge is a plus! but not a requirement. We always look forward to making friends with new and curious gardeners. Light snacks and refreshments provided.
www.pedalpatchcommunity.com.
Monday, March 22, 2010, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
2520 5th Street
Santa Monica 90405
Free.
2nd Annual World Water Day, Night of Generosity
Night of Generosity, hosted by E! Personality Jason Kennedy, is a celebration of World Water Day and our combined efforts to end the clean water crisis. On this special night, we will release “The Generosity Water CD Project” featuring Queen Latifah. Night of Generosity will include stunning visual art displays from our work in Africa, complimentary cocktails, and a glamorous fashion show sponsored by The Couture House. All proceeds will benefit Generosity Water and fund clean water projects in developing nations. http://www.generositywater.com/night-of-generosity.
Monday, March 22, 2010, 8:00 PM – Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 12:00 AM.
Mondrian LA
SKYBAR
8440 Sunset Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90069
$75.
Living Building Challenge
The Living Building Challenge has swept North America. There are now more than sixty registered projects from coast to coast pursuing certification under this rigorous performance standard and interest continues to rise. In response to frequent requests for introductory presentations, we have decided to hit the road and create an opportunity to share the tenets of the program with advanced practitioners.
http://ilbi.org/education/road-show/roadshow.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Santa Monica Public Library
601 Santa Monica Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90401
$295-345 (Enter code imLIVING for 10% off!).
Spring 2010 SMC Environmental & Urban Issues Lecture Series
Solar Technologies Saving Lives in Africa and Beyond. Learn how Laura Stachel is going solar to save lives in Nigeria during this program cosponsored by our friends in psychology. All programs start at 6:30pm on TUESDAY nights at the Bundy campus and last at least one hour, plus a question and answer session. Limited seats may be available...first come, first served.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 6:30 PM.
Santa Monica College Bundy Campus
3171 S Bundy
Los Angeles, CA 90066
Bundy 335.
EcoTuesday
EcoTuesday is a forum to network, collaborate, and engage with environmental and socially responsible business leaders. EcoTuesday's structure includes an interactive dialogue and features a visionary speaker from the sustainable business world. Additionally, everyone in the room has the opportunity to introduce themselves - which means that everyone else has the opportunity to learn more about what they're interested in. Main site: http://ecotuesday.com.
Admission: $10 online, $20 at the door.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Check http://ecotuesday.com for location.
International Drought Symposium
The Water Science and Policy Center at the University of California, Riverside, is planning an International Drought Symposium that will take place March 24-26, 2010, at the Marriott Hotel in Riverside. The main objective is to compare drought impacts and mitigation under various physical, economic, and institutional situations in these states, and to allow 'out of the box' approaches to be considered and adopted by the various countries.
The symposium will bring senior disciplinary experts from Spain, Australia, South Africa, Mexico, and California — all drought-prone areas — to sit together and share scientific and policy aspects related to drought and its mitigation in each of these areas. The disciplines to be included are: economics, agronomy, hydrology, ecology, technology, policy, and water management.
Format of the Symposium
The Drought Symposium comprises a series of presentations by teams of water experts from five countries: Australia, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, and the U.S. (California). Each…
Admission: Varies. Please check website.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 – Friday, March 26, 2010.
Marriott Riverside
3400 Market Street
Riverside, CA
(951) 784-8000.
For more info visit cnas.ucr.edu. LA Green Drinks - Downtown
Environmentally-minded people gather to enjoy extended Happy Hour with special food and drinks specials exclusively for Green Drinkers - including special margarita with organic tequila. PARKING: $5 flat rate with Ciudad validation. Public transportation encouraged: http://socaltransport.org/tm_pub_start.php Website: www.lagreendrinks.org.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Ciudad (restaurant)
445 S. Figueroa St
Los Angeles
Admission: No charge.
Free Community Screening - DIRT! Documentary
Free community screening of Dirt! a documentary about the biology and social ramifications of dirt, agriculture and water consumption. Q&A after the screening with filmmaker Gene Rosow and L.A. Public Works Commissioner Paula Daniels.
RSVP required, space is limited:
Jennifer.Badger@lacity.org
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/dirt-the-movie/.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 6:30 PM.
Loyola Marymount University - Ahmanson Auditorium
University Hall, 1 LMU Drive
Los Angeles 90045
Free - RSVP required: Jennifer.Badger@lacity.org.
LA Green Drinks - Valley
The Valley Green Drinks location changes frequently. Please check the Green Drinks website to confirm before heading over (www.lagreendrinks.org). Green Drinks allows for anyone concerned about environmental issues to get together over a drink. Green Drinks events are very simple, informal, unstructured, and self organizing but help connect the green network. Let's bring together the huge LA environmental community and have fun doing it!
Admission: $5 suggested donation, free drinks.
Thursday, March 25, 2010, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Mindfulnest
3319 W. Magnolia (corner of Magnolia and Lima) Burbank, CA 91505
Plenty of street parking
$5, bring your own cup.
Car-Free Friday
THE LAST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH IS "CAR-FREE FRIDAY!" More bikes on LA streets for a healthier and cleaner Los Angeles! Car-Free Friday encourages more people to ride a bike at least one day a month. Experience the greater Los Angeles area by bike and stay healthy, save money, reduce green house gas emissions and have fun! Get a friend who does not ride yet, to join you on the last Friday of the month to ride to work, to party, to shop, to eat, to hang, TO BIKE IT!! More information can be found at www.la-bike.org.
Friday, March 26, 2010.
Los Angeles.
Free Design Workshops: Smart Strategies for Water + Energy Conservation
Short, practical introduction to design of water- and energy-smart walls, roofs, gardens, and systems. Each workshop will be led by a team of design professionals, offering a range of approaches within a range of budgets. Workshops will focus on small-scale projects, from the single-family dwelling and small business, to the pocket park and community garden.
website: aridlands.woodbury.edu.
Saturday, March 27, 2010, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Arid Lands Institute at Woodbury University
7500 Glenoaks Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91510
Free.
Solar The Sign Fundraiser #1
Please help make the Hollywood Sign the world's most visible symbol of renewable energy. By lighting it one night a year with solar power, we can raise a million dollars for solar installations in low income neighborhoods, libraries and schools in Los Angeles. Solar power is something Los Angeles, Hollywood, and everyone in the entertainment business can promote as an industry that creates jobs and spurs economic growth. This is not just a 'political position,' this is an obligation we have to the children who are going to inherit whatever kind of Earth we leave to them. Stop by the Isla Cantina, talk shop with your friends from the sustainability and entertainment communities, enjoy great music, and support one of the best stories Hollywood can tell in the coming year. How great will it be when, at next year's Academy Awards, the Hollywood Sign is lit with solar power? This is the first step toward making it happen! We have to do it!
SILENT AUCTION
We're holding a small silent auction. Here are some of the…
Saturday, March 27, 2010, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Isla Cantina in Hollywood
8878 West Sunset Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA.
Earth Hour 2010
Participate in the Worldwide Earth Hour 2010 by turning off all non-essential lighting for one hour at 8:30pm local time.
Saturday, March 27, 2010, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Everywhere.
Animal Acres Open House
Meet your “Meat” for the Great American Meat Out Celebration at the Animal Acres Open House! Come and meet our farmed animal friends, sample veggie brats and other meat-free treats, and learn what you can do to help end farmed animal suffering. Great event to bring someone you know who loves animals, but still eats them! This is a FREE event – reservations are not required. For directions and further information, visit: www.animalacres.org. Since 1985, “The Great American Meatout” has been encouraging people across America, and in 30 other countries, to ‘kick the meat habit’ and explore a healthy, compassionate plant-based diet. Join us in promoting the benefits of vegan eating. For more information on “Meatout” events throughout the country, please visit: www.meatout.org.
Sunday, March 28, 2010, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Animal Acres
5200 Escondido Cyn. Rd
Acton 93510
Free.
Green Business Opportunity Seminar
Business education and opportunity seminar featuring the next green legacy company which has been named the solution to saving the rainforest. There will also be a free tasting of the pure wild juice beverage named Zamu. Ride the wave - we are at the right place at the right time.
Monday, March 29, 2010, 7:45 PM – 9:00 PM.
Executives on the Go
9020 Reseda Boulevard
Northridge 91324
Free.
Los Angeles Bioneers
Please join Barbara Bosson and Sara Nichols for the next gathering of Los Angeles Bioneers, people dedicated to re-imagining the future of our planet. Bioneers are biological pioneers who are working with nature to heal nature and ourselves. What: Permaculture Design:the development of sustainable, self-sufficient, agricultural ecosystems intended to mimic the systems found in nature. Who: Joan Stevens.
In witnessing countless applications from gardening to architecture to business models, permaculture design combines Joan's appreaciation for practicality with her love of nature. Joan's permaculture skill set is informed by her academic training in ethnobotany, ecology and microbiology. In permaculture, she has studied with the best designers and teachers on the West Coast, including Earthflow Designs and Larry Santoyo, with whom she has been teaching and studying for many years.
Joan has dedicated her life to transforming the relationship that people have to the planet. A high school teacher by day, Jo…
Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
HSS Bldg, Room 105*
Santa Monica Community College.
Spring 2010 SMC Environmental & Urban Issues Lecture Series
Defining Global Citizenship: Energy and Environmental Consciousness. Fethiye Ozis examines common issues of sustainability as we build bridges between Turkey and the U.S. All programs start at 6:30pm on TUESDAY nights at the Bundy campus and last at least one hour, plus a question and answer session. Limited seats may be available...first come, first served.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 6:30 PM.
Santa Monica College Bundy Campus
3171 S Bundy
Los Angeles, CA 90066
Bundy 123.
Sustainable Cinema: Screening of "Food, Inc."
"Food, Inc." lifts the veil on our nation's food industry.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010, 7:00 PM.
Santa Monica Main Library
MLK Jr. Auditorium
601 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401.
Women of the Green Generation - special event
Join us for the next networking event featuring guest speaker Rebecca Harrell. Guest speaker Rebecca Harrell will be joining us this month to discuss topics in her new book, "Hot, Rich & Green!" The Secret Formula Women are Using to Get Rich and Save the Planet. Rebecca's book gives a fresh perspective on the role women are playing in reshaping the environmental movement and offers profound value to its readers, teaching them the formula to create and financially succeed from businesses in the green space. Food & drink Sponsors: Large Marge Sustainables; Tia's Bakery and Truly Raw Gourmet. BYOC - help cut back on waste & bring your own cup.
We recommend purchasing your ticket in advance as space is limited and we expect a full house for this special event.
RSVP: bhaktiyogagirl@msn.com 310.310.5692
website: www.womenofthegreengeneration.com
Parking is easy and affordable - (there are lots directly across from Evo on Grand Street that are either free or as little as $5 - also there is street parking a…
Wednesday, March 31, 2010, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Evo
1155 South Grand
Los Angeles 90015
$10
(Penthouse suite # TBA - please check website for latest updates)
$10.
Learn How to Invest in Green Real Estate
Free seminar on investing in green real estate. There will be appetizers, a great presentation, and a wonderful networking opportunity. http://www.eventbrite.com/event/602969498.
Thursday, April 1, 2010, 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Daily Grill Santa Monica
2501 Colorado Avenue
Santa Monica 90404
Free.
Univ. of Southern Cali ALIVE 3rd Annual Eco-Friendly Fashion Show
Always Living In View of the Environment (ALIVE), a prominent environmental organization at the University of Southern California presents our third annual Eco-Friendly Fashion Show on April 1, 2010, Thursday at 7 pm. This year we hope to take it to a new level incorporating music and art as well. Using culture's gems, I hope to inspire more students to create change, affordably, in their everyday lives.
Thursday, April 1, 2010, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
USC's McCarthy Quad
Los Angeles 90007
Free.
Hammer Screening of What's On Your Plate and Q&A with Special Guests
The Hammer Museum will host a free screening of What's On Your Plate? (2009), a witty and provocative documentary produced and directed by award-winning filmmaker Catherine Gund about kids and food politics, on Thursday, April 1, at 7pm, followed by a Q&A panel featuring Catherine Gund, star Sadie Hope-Gund, and actors/activists Ed Begley, Jr. and Esai Morales.
Thursday, April 1, 2010, 7:00 PM.
HAMMER MUSEUM
10899 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Free.
CANCELED - LA Green Drinks - West Side
Admission: $5 suggested donation, free drinks - Bring your own cup.
Thursday, April 1, 2010, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
SBCLA Fiscally Green Cuisine event
Join the SBCLA and Stonefield Josephson, Inc. at the Valcucine Beverly Hills showroom for a panel of environmentally conscious restaurant entrepreneurs as they share the economic benefits of offering "low carbon" dining options. Attend this event to see live demonstrations of the preparation of "Fiscally Green Cuisine" and to taste the trend-setting, eco-friendly appetizers prepared by some of Los Angeles' best known taste makers! Featuring live food preparation demonstrations and tasting of eco-friendly appetizers and libations as well as tours of the Valcucine remarkable sustainable kitchen furnishings.
Thursday, April 1, 2010, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Valcucine DOM
9030 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
$25
RSVP required at
http://www.sustainablebc.org/events_registration.html.
Grand Opening of the ZENERGY House
THE GRAND OPENING OF THE ZENERGY HOUSE, LA'S FIRST COMPREHENSIVE "GREEN" REMODEL
Residential Energy Assessment Services, Inc. (REAS) presents the GRAND OPENING of the ZENERGY House, its green residential remodel project located in Studio City, CA. The grand opening will feature noted environmental activists, tours, and refreshments.
ZENERGY House was conceived as a living example and educational tool for the average person to learn about and incorporate greener elements into their home environment. The one-story home was originally built in 1950 and includes 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,450 sq. ft. of living space, and a pool. The home was selected because of its unique architecture and because the home's size reflects the national average for square footage.
The ZENERGY House will host a number of seminars and tours for architects, builders, designers, government officials, realtors, financial institutions, homeowners and other interested parties through 2010. Supporting ZENERGY House's educational mission,…
Friday, April 2, 2010, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
ZENERGY House
4426 Irvine Ave.
Studio City 91602
Free.
Free Design Workshops: Smart Strategies for Water + Energy Conservation
Short, practical introduction to design of water- and energy-smart walls, roofs, gardens, and systems. Each workshop will be led by a team of design professionals, offering a range of approaches within a range of budgets. Workshops will focus on small-scale projects, from the single-family dwelling and small business, to the pocket park and community garden.
website: aridlands.woodbury.edu.
Saturday, April 3, 2010, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Arid Lands Institute at Woodbury University
7500 Glenoaks Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91510
Free.
Fragrant Native Flowers for Victorian-style Gardens
Dr. Connie Vadheim (CSU Dominguez Hills) will discuss Victorian gardens as part of the gardening series “Out of the Wilds and Into Your Garden”. Featured will be S. California native plants with scented flowers. Classes include a walk in the Madrona Native Plant Gardens, where students can see the featured plants. (310-782-3989). This series has featured native plants for western L.A. county gardens for the past 5 years – and it’s FREE!
Saturday, April 3, 2010, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Madrona Marsh Nature Center
3201 Plaza del Amo
Torrance 90503
Free.
Permaculture Design Course Series with Larry Santoyo
LARRY SANTOYO'S PERMACULTURE DESIGN CERTIFICATE COURSE
Learn to: Re-design with Nature, conservation and water harvesting, natural building an development, urban food forestry, local food production, economics of a sustainable society.
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE
For anyone serious about creating a sustainable future. Permaculture Design touches on all aspects of life. It offers decision-making protocols, based on nature, for problem-solving, critical thinking and design.
The course will introduce you to new career ideas, home improvement projects and start you on the path to food, water and energy security. The Permaculture Design Course has truly transformed the lives and enhanced the careers of thousands of people around the world, including architects, developers, social workers, city planners, teachers, students, gardeners, landscapers, homeowners, business owners and others.
www.earthflow.com.
Saturday, April 3, 2010, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Los Angeles.
RESNICK INSTITUTE LECTURE "Sustainability Without the Hot Air."
David MacKay, author of internationally-acclaimed no-nonsense book "Sustainability - without the hot air" comes to Caltech to blow away the myths and misinformation surrounding this highly topical issue. The Resnick Sustainability Institute was founded in 2009. David MacKay obtained his PhD from Caltech and founded the now-superceded Environmental Task Force there. He holds the positions of Professor of Natural Philosophy at the University of Cambridge (UK) and Chief Scientific Advisor to the UK Dept. of Energy and Climate Change. Signed copies of "Sustainability - without the hot air" will be available to purchase at the event.
Monday, April 5, 2010, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
The Resnick Institute
California Institute of Technology
Hameetman Auditorium, Cahill
1200 E. California Blvd.
Pasadena, California 91125.
Los Angeles Business Council 2010 Sustainability Summit
The Los Angeles Business Council is pleased to invite you to attend the
Annual Sustainability Summit. Featured and Invited Speakers Include:
Lisa Jackson, Administrator, US Environmental Protection Agency
The Honorable Jerry Brown, California Attorney General
The Honorable Alex Padilla, California State Senate
Mary Nichols, Chariman, California Air Resources Board
The Honorable Antonio Villaraigosa, Mayor, City of Los Angeles
Honorable Eric Garcetti, President, Los Angeles City Council
Michael Peevey, President, California Public Utilities Commission
Elon Musk, Founder and Chairman, Tesla Motors
Lauralee Martin,Global Chief Operatin and Financial Officer, Jones Lang LaSalle
Scott Lyle, Senior Vice President of Operations, GE/Arden Realty, Inc.
Kevin Ratner, President, Forest City Residential West
Tom Roell, Group Executive, Parsons
Pedro Pizarro, Executive Vice President of Power Operations, Southern California Edison
Janet Lamkin, California State President, Bank of America California
Joseph…
Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Harold M. Williams Auditorium
The Getty
1200 Getty Center Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049–1679
$135-$300
Register: https://www.approvedevents.com/Event.aspx?EID=2379.
Fragrant Native Flowers for Victorian-style Gardens
Dr. Connie Vadheim (CSU Dominguez Hills) will discuss Victorian gardens as part of the gardening series “Out of the Wilds and Into Your Garden”. Featured will be S. California native plants with scented flowers. Classes include a walk in the Madrona Native Plant Gardens, where students can see the featured plants. (310-782-3989). This series has featured native plants for western L.A. county gardens for the past 5 years – and it’s FREE!
Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Madrona Marsh Nature Center
3201 Plaza del Amo
Torrance 90503
Free.
City of LA Green Building Team Meeting
The Green Building Team holds public meetings and addresses technical issues, to review and suggest modifications to the Los Angeles Municipal Code, to oversee the Standards of Sustainability and Sustainable Excellence, and to establish and maintain city staff education and an educational public outreach program. In addition, the Team will provide an annual Green Building Report Card. This could include suggested new or revised codes, new technologies or materials, or departmental conflicts. The Team will hold its public meetings on the first Wednesday of each month. http://environmentla.org/greenbuilding/greenTeam.htm.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010, 3:00 PM.
City Hall, Room 1050.
CANCELED - LA Green Drinks - South Bay
Thursday, April 8, 2010, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Starting a Garden from Scratch: Soil with Rudy's Garden Club
Starting a garden can be the most intimidating part of gardening. We’ll join together to build a garden from scratch—starting with soil. Learn three different types of soil preparation. Experience the differences amongst sheet mulching, double digging, and simple soil amending. We’ll conduct a semi-scientific experiment over the course of the series to see which methods each of us prefer and which the plants prefer. http://www.heartbeetgardening.com.
Saturday, April 10, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
A Mar Vista home
11827 Allaseba Dr.
Los Angeles 90066
$50.
Theodore Payne Native Plant Garden Tour
The Theodore Payne Native Plant Garden tour is a two-day, self-guided journey through 50 of the most beautiful and inspiring native landscapes in the Los Angeles area. On the tour, you’ll discover the beauty of the California native plants. You’ll learn from experienced native plant gardeners and volunteer docents how they reduced water use, eliminated harmful pesticides and fertilizers and attracted birds, hummingbirds and butterflies to their yards.
http://www.theodorepayne.org/Tour/.
Saturday, April 10, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
50 gardens throughout L.A.
Los Angeles area 91352
$20 per person for all gardens.
The Southern California Transit Advocates meeting
The Southern California Transit Advocates is a non-profit group dedicated to the promotion, development and improvement of public transportation in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
http://www.socata.net/meetings.html.
Admission: Free.
Saturday, April 10, 2010, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Angelus Plaza, 255 S. Hill St.
Fourth floor meeting room #422
Downtown Los Angeles.
Theodore Payne Native Plant Garden Tour
The Theodore Payne Native Plant Garden tour is a two-day, self-guided journey through 50 of the most beautiful and inspiring native landscapes in the Los Angeles area. On the tour, you’ll discover the beauty of the California native plants. You’ll learn from experienced native plant gardeners and volunteer docents how they reduced water use, eliminated harmful pesticides and fertilizers and attracted birds, hummingbirds and butterflies to their yards.
http://www.theodorepayne.org/Tour/.
Sunday, April 11, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
50 gardens throughout L.A.
Los Angeles area 91352
$20 per person for all gardens.
Eco Beauty Lecture: What the "Beauty" Industry Doesn't Want You to Know
1/3 of all personal care products are linked to cancer. Learn how to: find safe products for you and the planet, achieve radiant beauty inside and out, understand (often deceptive) product labels and ingredients, view pro-beauty vs anti-aging, find products that are affordable and deliver amazing results,
know if your products are really tested on animals or not, understand the politics and your purchasing power.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=374435529073&index=1.
Sunday, April 11, 2010, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
The Michael Woolson Studio
8801 Cashio St.
Los Angeles 90035
$25 cash ($10 if you bring a friend).
Green Business Networking
You're invited to the only pure networking event for owners and decision-makers of LA's green businesses. We meet at Santa Monica's award-winning, sustainable Ambrose Hotel - where upscale tranquility meets affordable luxury. http://www.ambrosehotel.com. Delicious organic snacks provided by Whole Foods Market. Wine and non-alcoholic beverages will also be available. For further event information please contact us at greenbusinessnetworking@gmail.com.
Admission: $10.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Ambrose Hotel
1255 20th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
$15 at door, $10 prepay online.
CANCELED - LA Green Drinks - Pasadena
Admission: $5 suggested donation, free drinks.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
ecolounge LA
Explore ecolounge L.A! 6pm-8pm Business to Business Networking, 8pm-9pm something special, 9pm-12pm.
http://www.honuguide.com/ecolounge/la.html.
Thursday, April 15, 2010, 6:00 PM.
Arbor
102 Washington Blvd, Venice.
CANCELED - LA Green Drinks - Silver Lake/West Hollywood
Admission: $5 suggested donation, free drinks.
Thursday, April 15, 2010, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Sierra Green Toastmasters
Toastmasters is an organization that helps people develop their public speaking skills, and this club is focused on helping Greens and other environmentally and socially conscience folks get our message out, whether its at a rally, press conference, or just amongst your coworkers or family.
After each meeting we spend some time talking about Outreach and Education - using our skills to inform and shape policy.
We meet the third Thursday each month at Sierra Club HQ, 3435 Wilshire Blvd Suite 320, 7-8 PM. First Thursdays we meet at 9743 Noble Ave. in North Hills, the regular meeting spot of the San Fernando Valley Greens.
Sierra Club HQ is only a block from the Normandie Red Line station, so if you can please take public transportation. If you do end up driving, underground parking is free - enter from Mariposa.
Contact: 562-435-5836.
Admission: FREE.
Thursday, April 15, 2010, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
3435 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 320
Los Angeles, CA 90010-1904.
Free Design Workshops: Smart Strategies for Water + Energy Conservation
Short, practical introduction to design of water- and energy-smart walls, roofs, gardens, and systems. Each workshop will be led by a team of design professionals, offering a range of approaches within a range of budgets. Workshops will focus on small-scale projects, from the single-family dwelling and small business, to the pocket park and community garden.
website: aridlands.woodbury.edu.
Saturday, April 17, 2010, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Arid Lands Institute at Woodbury University
7500 Glenoaks Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91510
Free.
Compost Workshop
Learn to turn leaves, grass and food scraps into nutrient rich soil in this free compost workshop for Burbank residents. It's fun for the whole family and compost bins are free. One lucky person will also win a rake made from recycled truck tires. Please call Burbank Recycle Center to RSVP (818) 238-3900. Be sure to wear warm clothes as workshop happens outdoors rain or shine outdoors. And bring your own mug, warm refreshments supplied. Bonus: Free compost bin delivery for those who bike or walk to the workshop. www.burbankusa.com.
Saturday, April 17, 2010, 10:00 AM.
Community Services Bldg
150 N Thrid St
Burbank 91502
Free.
Micro Garden Workshop: Start seeds with Rudy's Garden Club
Learn how to successfully germinate seeds for late spring planting, and how to transplant the tender seedlings.
http://www.heartbeetgardening.com.
Saturday, April 17, 2010, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
11827 Allaseba Dr.
Los Angeles 90066
$26.
Earth Day South LA
Join Community Services Unlimited and partners an Earth Day celebration filled with music, food, learning and fun for the whole family! This second annual Earth Day celebration will be a wonderful day of earth friendly community building through cultural performances and art, food, vendors, workshops and information sharing. Learn from organizations sharing information about community health and environmental issues. Shop from local businesses selling sustainable and earth friendly products. Join in service projects across the school campus and get dirty while helping Normandie Ave Elementary get green.
http://www.EarthDaySouthLA.org.
Saturday, April 17, 2010, 11:00 AM.
Normandie Avenue Elementary School
4505 S. Raymond Ave
Los Angeles 90037
Free, $5 donation, no one turned away.
Compost Workshop
Learn to turn leaves, grass and food scraps into nutrient rich soil in this free compost workshop for Burbank residents. It's fun for the whole family and compost bins are free. One lucky person will also win a rake made from recycled truck tires. Please call Burbank Recycle Center to RSVP (818) 238-3900. Be sure to wear warm clothes as workshop happens outdoors rain or shine outdoors. And bring your own mug, warm refreshments supplied. Bonus: Free compost bin delivery for those who bike or walk to the workshop. www.burbankusa.com.
Saturday, April 17, 2010, 1:00 PM.
Burbank Adult School
3811 W Allan St
Burbank 91505
Free.
LA Greens Meeting
Monthly meeting of the LA City Greens: a very active local group, very active in between meetings tabling at community events, farmers markets, etc.!!
The LA Greens is a Green Party club devoted to promoting peace, feminism, grassroots democracy, social justice and ecological wisdom. The Green Party strives for gender balance in our internal leadership positions and actively encourages more women and people of color to run for office at all levels.
We are all volunteers and promote community activism to build a greener Los Angeles.
Bring a snack or some food to share if you'd like. And bring a friend to introduce to the Green Party!
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
The Peace Center
8124 W. Third St.
Los Angeles, CA 90048.
For more info visit www.losangelesgreens.org. Earth Day 2010 in Silver Lake - Pledge for the Planet
For the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day, Thursday, April 22, 2010 Sustainable Silver Lake will host “Pledge for the Planet.” Local residents, business owners, celebrities and government officials will pledge publicly to make an eco-friendly change in their lives. These pledges will be recorded and rebroadcast online. This free event will be held in the parking lot of Spaceland from 12 - 5pm. DUBLAB will be DJing this free event and webcasting live music and pledges on their site: www.dublab.com. KCRW’s Anthea Raymond will be on hand to MC, and renowned local photographer Douglas Hill will be there to document the event.
For the Pledge for the Planet event, visitors are encouraged to leave cars at home and either ride their bikes to Spaceland and park them in the club's shiny new bike racks out front, or take bus 201 and get dropped off right in front the event (or take buses 2, 4, or 704 and get dropped off at Sunset/ Silver Lake, just a couple of blocks from the event). Once at the event, visitors will be a…
Thursday, April 22, 2010, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Spaceland
1717 Silver Lake Boulevard
Los Angeles 90026
Free.
Valley Water Expo
Awareness + Conservation = $aved. Learn easy ways to save water and money in your life and home while making a positive impact on the environment and our planet. Greener Community founder Janie Thompson invites you to their Valley Water Expo. Join Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Koretz of the 5th District, The Encino Neighborhood Council and The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks at this FREE EVENT.
The evening is designed to further awareness of the drought crisis that we face as a community and provide information and tools to embrace water conservation. Table presentations: 6 pm - 7 pm. There will be guest presenters who will then offer a panel discussion and Q & A.
7:00 pm - 9 pm Water conservation information tables will provide information as well as products. There will also be representatives from water related and environmental non-profit organizations, which make vital contributions to Los Angeles County.
FREE RAFFLE ITEMS!
http://www.valleywaterexpo.blogspot.com/.
Thursday, April 22, 2010, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Balboa Sports Center
17015 Burbank Blvd.
Encino 91316
Free.
LA Green Drinks Earth Night!
To celebrate Earth Day's 40th anniversary, all six LA Green Drinks are combining forces to host the third annual Earth Night Event. For details about the event, visit www.lagreendrinks.org
Tonight's event will take place at Cherokee Studios
http://loftsatcherokeestudios.com/
Please check the Green Drinks website to confirm before heading over (www.lagreendrinks.org). Green Drinks allows for anyone concerned about environmental issues to get together over a drink. Green Drinks events are very simple, informal, unstructured, and self organizing but help connect the green network. Let's bring together the huge LA environmental community and have fun doing it!
Thursday, April 22, 2010, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Lofts at Cherokee Studios
751 N. Fairfax
http://loftsatcherokeestudios.com/.
The Westside Permaculture Group Garden of Gratitude’s 100 Garden Challenge
*Is it possible to transform a town into an edible oasis in one weekend?* Imagine cruising around town with friends and neighbors in a garden planting celebration like no other! Imagine hundreds of people doing this all over the Westside on the same weekend – as one giant party of Gratitude! Join us in making our town an abundant, edible paradise of fruits, berries, nuts, veggies and flowers! Grow your "Victory" Garden planted during our Gardens of Gratitude event! http://gardensofgratitude.org/.
Saturday, April 24, 2010.
Whole Children, Whole Planet Expo
The Whole Children, Whole Planet Expo is the premier natural parenting and family expo that introduces and educates families, professionals and friends about the benefits of sustainable living practices, non-toxic products, organic foods, holistic medicine and enrichment learning programs. Our mission is to educate the community about important health and environmental issues and provide them with the resources and tools necessary to protect their families, and the planet. In honor of Earth Day's 40th Anniversary, WCWP Expo will be held on April 24th, 2010 as a FREE community event from 9:30am-6:00pm at Highland Hall Waldorf School (host sponsor) in Northridge CA! The honorary day will feature non-stop education for all those willing to learn - kids, students, parents, teachers, friends, grandparents - with FREE workshops throughout the day, an Enrichment Village with hands-on projects for kids, exhibitors, food, prizes, samples and a main stage with fabulous entertainment - for all ages. There will be a wide…
Saturday, April 24, 2010, 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM.
Highland Hall Waldorf School
17100 Superior Street
Northridge 91325
Free.
Whole Children, Whole Planet Expo 2010
Celebrate Earth Day's 40th Anniversary with inspirational and life-changing education! Join Whole Children, Whole Planet in partnership with CBS-2, KCAL-9, KOST 103.5FM radio, local and national magazines - Eco & Health Conscious Celebrities Amy Brenneman, Erin Gray, Rachelle Carson Begley, Anna Getty and Kristen Stills, KIWI, Delicious Living, Valley Life, Valley Scene, LA Parent, North Valley Community News, Life Media, Eco Family News, Whole Foods Market, Environmental Media Association (EMA), Northridge East Neighborhood Council, Hugo's Restaurant and many others, as they present a FREE community event that is set to be the largest Earth Day celebration in the greater Los Angeles area. This will be Highland Hall Waldorf School's second year as host sponsor to this natural parenting and family event that promises a day filled with non-stop education for all those willing to learn - kids, parents, grandparents, business owners, teachers and students. For more information visit www.wcwpexpo.com.
Saturday, April 24, 2010, 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM.
Highland Hall Waldorf School
Northridge, CA.
The Westside Permaculture Group Garden of Gratitude’s 100 Garden Challenge
*Is it possible to transform a town into an edible oasis in one weekend?* Imagine cruising around town with friends and neighbors in a garden planting celebration like no other! Imagine hundreds of people doing this all over the Westside on the same weekend – as one giant party of Gratitude! Join us in making our town an abundant, edible paradise of fruits, berries, nuts, veggies and flowers! Grow your "Victory" Garden planted during our Gardens of Gratitude event! http://gardensofgratitude.org/.
Sunday, April 25, 2010.
2nd Annual Mar Vista Green Garden Showcase
Free Community Garden Tour Celebrates the Best of Innovative Water Wise Landscapes. The Mar Vista Community Council’s Green Committee celebrates Earth Day 2010 with the second annual Mar Vista Green Garden Showcase. Fellow Los Angeles area residents and gardening friends are invited to participate in the community-wide open house tour of Mar Vista home gardens that takes place on Sunday, April 25th from 2 – 6pm. Free self-guided walking and biking tours through over 50 private Mar Vista resident gardens will offer the public a firsthand look at a variety of sustainable, drought-resistant landscapes. As a model community for water wise best management practices, this Westside neighborhood has been at the forefront of Los Angeles’ most progressive water conservation measures which include hosting a Water Wise Use Expo and participating as the first neighborhood in the City’s Rainwater Harvesting Pilot Program. For more info http://marvistagreengardenshowcase.blogspot.com/.
Sunday, April 25, 2010, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Walk or bike throughout Mar Vista
Free.
End Of The Line - Venice Green Film Series
The Venice Green Film Series is a three part Sunday series on February 28th, March 21st, and April 25th. The event is sponsored by the Venice Neighborhood Council and the Electric Lodge. This series is free and open to the public.
For more information about the series go to:
http://venicegreenfilm.blogspot.com/.
Sunday, April 25, 2010, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Electric Lodge
1416 Electric Avenue
Venice, CA
Free.
EcoTuesday
EcoTuesday is a forum to network, collaborate, and engage with environmental and socially responsible business leaders. EcoTuesday's structure includes an interactive dialogue and features a visionary speaker from the sustainable business world. Additionally, everyone in the room has the opportunity to introduce themselves - which means that everyone else has the opportunity to learn more about what they're interested in. Main site: http://ecotuesday.com.
Admission: $10 online, $20 at the door.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Check http://ecotuesday.com for location.
LA Green Drinks - Downtown
Environmentally-minded people gather to enjoy extended Happy Hour with special food and drinks specials exclusively for Green Drinkers - including special margarita with organic tequila. PARKING: $5 flat rate with Ciudad validation. Public transportation encouraged: http://socaltransport.org/tm_pub_start.php Website: www.lagreendrinks.org.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Ciudad (restaurant)
445 S. Figueroa St
Los Angeles
Admission: No charge.
Car-Free Friday
THE LAST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH IS "CAR-FREE FRIDAY!" More bikes on LA streets for a healthier and cleaner Los Angeles! Car-Free Friday encourages more people to ride a bike at least one day a month. Experience the greater Los Angeles area by bike and stay healthy, save money, reduce green house gas emissions and have fun! Get a friend who does not ride yet, to join you on the last Friday of the month to ride to work, to party, to shop, to eat, to hang, TO BIKE IT!! More information can be found at www.la-bike.org.
Friday, April 30, 2010.
Los Angeles.
Compost Workshop
Learn to turn leaves, grass and food scraps into nutrient rich soil in this free compost workshop for Burbank residents. It's fun for the whole family and compost bins are free. One lucky person will also win a rake made from recycled truck tires. Please call Burbank Recycle Center to RSVP (818) 238-3900. Be sure to wear warm clothes as workshop happens outdoors rain or shine outdoors. And bring your own mug, warm refreshments supplied. Bonus: Free compost bin delivery for those who bike or walk to the workshop. www.burbankusa.com.
Saturday, May 1, 2010, 10:00 AM.
Call (818) 238-3900 for Location
Free.
NHA Hydrogen Conference and Expo
The NHA Hydrogen Conference and Expo is the largest hydrogen conference in the U.S. and the longest running annual hydrogen conference in the world.
This event will be your best opportunity of the year to learn about breakthroughs, progress on commercialization challenges and network over a few days with the brightest minds and business leaders in the industry.
Conference and Expo Fast Facts
* 1,500+ attendees
* 150+ speakers
* 100+ exhibitors
* 40+ conference sessions
* Several Dynamic, executive keynote addresses
* Many side events, including the popular Ride and Drive and tours.
Admission: Varies. Please check website.
Monday, May 3, 2010, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
300 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, California 90802
Tel: 562-436-3636.
For more info visit www.hydrogenconference.org. NHA Hydrogen Conference and Expo
The NHA Hydrogen Conference and Expo is the largest hydrogen conference in the U.S. and the longest running annual hydrogen conference in the world.
This event will be your best opportunity of the year to learn about breakthroughs, progress on commercialization challenges and network over a few days with the brightest minds and business leaders in the industry.
Conference and Expo Fast Facts
* 1,500+ attendees
* 150+ speakers
* 100+ exhibitors
* 40+ conference sessions
* Several Dynamic, executive keynote addresses
* Many side events, including the popular Ride and Drive and tours.
Admission: Varies. Please check website.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010, 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM.
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
300 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, California 90802
Tel: 562-436-3636.
For more info visit www.hydrogenconference.org. NHA Hydrogen Conference and Expo
The NHA Hydrogen Conference and Expo is the largest hydrogen conference in the U.S. and the longest running annual hydrogen conference in the world.
This event will be your best opportunity of the year to learn about breakthroughs, progress on commercialization challenges and network over a few days with the brightest minds and business leaders in the industry.
Conference and Expo Fast Facts
* 1,500+ attendees
* 150+ speakers
* 100+ exhibitors
* 40+ conference sessions
* Several Dynamic, executive keynote addresses
* Many side events, including the popular Ride and Drive and tours.
Admission: Varies. Please check website.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
300 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, California 90802
Tel: 562-436-3636.
For more info visit www.hydrogenconference.org. City of LA Green Building Team Meeting
The Green Building Team holds public meetings and addresses technical issues, to review and suggest modifications to the Los Angeles Municipal Code, to oversee the Standards of Sustainability and Sustainable Excellence, and to establish and maintain city staff education and an educational public outreach program. In addition, the Team will provide an annual Green Building Report Card. This could include suggested new or revised codes, new technologies or materials, or departmental conflicts. The Team will hold its public meetings on the first Wednesday of each month. http://environmentla.org/greenbuilding/greenTeam.htm.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 3:00 PM.
City Hall, Room 1050.
LA Green Drinks - West Side
The West Side Green Drinks location changes frequently. Please check the Green Drinks website to confirm before heading over (www.lagreendrinks.org). Green Drinks allows for anyone concerned about environmental issues to get together over a drink. Green Drinks events are very simple, informal, unstructured, and self organizing but help connect the green network. Let's bring together the huge LA environmental community and have fun doing it!
Admission: $5 suggested donation, free drinks - Bring your own cup.
Thursday, May 6, 2010, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Check website for current location
www.lagreendrinks.org.
Plants Need Friends too! Companion Planting with Rudy's Garden Club
Plant an organic vegetable garden. Learn which plants are friends, which are enemies and how to ensure the health of the soil through conscientious gardening practices. http://www.heartbeetgardening.com.
Saturday, May 8, 2010, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
11827 Allaseba Dr.
Los Angeles 90066
$30.
The Southern California Transit Advocates meeting
The Southern California Transit Advocates is a non-profit group dedicated to the promotion, development and improvement of public transportation in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
http://www.socata.net/meetings.html.
Admission: Free.
Saturday, May 8, 2010, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Angelus Plaza, 255 S. Hill St.
Fourth floor meeting room #422
Downtown Los Angeles.
Green Business Networking
You're invited to the only pure networking event for owners and decision-makers of LA's green businesses. We meet at Santa Monica's award-winning, sustainable Ambrose Hotel - where upscale tranquility meets affordable luxury. http://www.ambrosehotel.com. Delicious organic snacks provided by Whole Foods Market. Wine and non-alcoholic beverages will also be available. For further event information please contact us at greenbusinessnetworking@gmail.com.
Admission: $10.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Ambrose Hotel
1255 20th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
$15 at door, $10 prepay online.
LA Green Drinks - Pasadena
The Pasadena Green Drinks location changes frequently. Please check the Green Drinks website to confirm before heading over (www.lagreendrinks.org). Green Drinks allows for anyone concerned about environmental issues to get together over a drink. Green Drinks events are very simple, informal, unstructured, and self organizing but help connect the green network. Let's bring together the huge LA environmental community and have fun doing it!
Admission: $5 suggested donation, free drinks.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Pasadena
check website for current location
www.lagreendrinks.org.
LA Green Drinks - South Bay
The South Bay Green Drinks location changes frequently. Please check the Green Drinks website to confirm before heading over (www.lagreendrinks.org). Green Drinks allows for anyone concerned about environmental issues to get together over a drink. Green Drinks events are very simple, informal, unstructured, and self organizing but help connect the green network. Let's bring together the huge LA environmental community and have fun doing it!
Thursday, May 13, 2010, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
South Bay
check website for current location
www.lagreendrinks.org.
Water is Life: Drip Irrigation with Rudy's Garden Club
Learn the easy way to install water-conserving drip irrigation at home from a faucet, or existing sprinkler system. http://www.heartbeetgardening.com.
Saturday, May 15, 2010, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
11827 Allaseba Dr.
Los Angeles 90066
$30.
WorldFest
WorldFest is a solar-powered celebration of music, the environment, animals and humanity. We’re helping people learn what they can do for the Earth and its inhabitants. http://www.worldfestevents.com/index.php.
Sunday, May 16, 2010, 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM.
Woodley Park
6350 Woodley Ave.
Encino
Adults-$7; Seniors-$5; 12 & Under-Free.
LA Greens Meeting
Monthly meeting of the LA City Greens: a very active local group, very active in between meetings tabling at community events, farmers markets, etc.!!
The LA Greens is a Green Party club devoted to promoting peace, feminism, grassroots democracy, social justice and ecological wisdom. The Green Party strives for gender balance in our internal leadership positions and actively encourages more women and people of color to run for office at all levels.
We are all volunteers and promote community activism to build a greener Los Angeles.
Bring a snack or some food to share if you'd like. And bring a friend to introduce to the Green Party!
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
The Peace Center
8124 W. Third St.
Los Angeles, CA 90048.
For more info visit www.losangelesgreens.org. ecolounge LA
Explore ecolounge L.A! 6pm-8pm Business to Business Networking, 8pm-9pm something special, 9pm-12pm.
http://www.honuguide.com/ecolounge/la.html.
Thursday, May 20, 2010, 6:00 PM.
Arbor
102 Washington Blvd, Venice.
LA Green Drinks - Silver Lake/West Hollywood
The Silver Lake/West Hollywood Green Drinks location changes frequently. Please check the Green Drinks website to confirm before heading over (www.lagreendrinks.org). Green Drinks allows for anyone concerned about environmental issues to get together over a drink. Green Drinks events are very simple, informal, unstructured, and self organizing but help connect the green network. Let's bring together the huge LA environmental community and have fun doing it!
Admission: $5 suggested donation, free drinks.
Thursday, May 20, 2010, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Silver Lake/West Hollywood
check website for current location
www.lagreendrinks.org.
Sierra Green Toastmasters
Toastmasters is an organization that helps people develop their public speaking skills, and this club is focused on helping Greens and other environmentally and socially conscience folks get our message out, whether its at a rally, press conference, or just amongst your coworkers or family.
After each meeting we spend some time talking about Outreach and Education - using our skills to inform and shape policy.
We meet the third Thursday each month at Sierra Club HQ, 3435 Wilshire Blvd Suite 320, 7-8 PM. First Thursdays we meet at 9743 Noble Ave. in North Hills, the regular meeting spot of the San Fernando Valley Greens.
Sierra Club HQ is only a block from the Normandie Red Line station, so if you can please take public transportation. If you do end up driving, underground parking is free - enter from Mariposa.
Contact: 562-435-5836.
Admission: FREE.
Thursday, May 20, 2010, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
3435 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 320
Los Angeles, CA 90010-1904.
Silver Lake Jubilee
The Silver Lake Jubilee is a two-day music and art celebration located within the eclectic and bohemian Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles. This festival features more than 20 trend-defining music acts, multi-disciplinary art, local artists and crafters, exquisite food from local restaurateurs and various cultural enclaves in the Silver Lake and surrounding communities. SLJ’s Green Commitment: With the help of Sustain LA, Silver Lake Jubilee is implementing Zero Waste initiatives with the goal of 90% landfill diversion and aims to source power from alternative energy sources. The festival will not utilize Styrofoam, single‐use plastic bags or plastic water bottles. A free bike valet will be available and the festival encourages Metro ridership. www.silverlakejubilee.com.
Saturday, May 22, 2010, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Myra Ave. between Santa Monica and Fountain Ave.
170 Myra Ave.
Los Angeles 90026
$5 General Admission; Children 10 and younger and Seniors 50 and older are get in free.
Silver Lake Jubilee
The Silver Lake Jubilee is a two-day music and art celebration located within the eclectic and bohemian Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles. This festival features more than 20 trend-defining music acts, multi-disciplinary art, local artists and crafters, exquisite food from local restaurateurs and various cultural enclaves in the Silver Lake and surrounding communities. SLJ’s Green Commitment: With the help of Sustain LA, Silver Lake Jubilee is implementing Zero Waste initiatives with the goal of 90% landfill diversion and aims to source power from alternative energy sources. The festival will not utilize Styrofoam, single‐use plastic bags or plastic water bottles. A free bike valet will be available and the festival encourages Metro ridership. www.silverlakejubilee.com.
Sunday, May 23, 2010, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Myra Ave. between Santa Monica and Fountain Ave.
170 Myra Ave.
Los Angeles 90026
$5 General Admission; Children 10 and younger and Seniors 50 and older are get in free.
EcoTuesday
EcoTuesday is a forum to network, collaborate, and engage with environmental and socially responsible business leaders. EcoTuesday's structure includes an interactive dialogue and features a visionary speaker from the sustainable business world. Additionally, everyone in the room has the opportunity to introduce themselves - which means that everyone else has the opportunity to learn more about what they're interested in. Main site: http://ecotuesday.com.
Admission: $10 online, $20 at the door.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Check http://ecotuesday.com for location.
LA Green Drinks - Downtown
Environmentally-minded people gather to enjoy extended Happy Hour with special food and drinks specials exclusively for Green Drinkers - including special margarita with organic tequila. PARKING: $5 flat rate with Ciudad validation. Public transportation encouraged: http://socaltransport.org/tm_pub_start.php Website: www.lagreendrinks.org.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Ciudad (restaurant)
445 S. Figueroa St
Los Angeles
Admission: No charge.
LA Green Drinks - Valley
The Valley Green Drinks location changes frequently. Please check the Green Drinks website to confirm before heading over (www.lagreendrinks.org). Green Drinks allows for anyone concerned about environmental issues to get together over a drink. Green Drinks events are very simple, informal, unstructured, and self organizing but help connect the green network. Let's bring together the huge LA environmental community and have fun doing it!
Admission: $5 suggested donation, free drinks.
Thursday, May 27, 2010, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Mindfulnest
3319 W. Magnolia (corner of Magnolia and Lima) Burbank, CA 91505
Plenty of street parking
$5, bring your own cup.
Car-Free Friday
THE LAST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH IS "CAR-FREE FRIDAY!" More bikes on LA streets for a healthier and cleaner Los Angeles! Car-Free Friday encourages more people to ride a bike at least one day a month. Experience the greater Los Angeles area by bike and stay healthy, save money, reduce green house gas emissions and have fun! Get a friend who does not ride yet, to join you on the last Friday of the month to ride to work, to party, to shop, to eat, to hang, TO BIKE IT!! More information can be found at www.la-bike.org.
Friday, May 28, 2010.
Los Angeles.
City of LA Green Building Team Meeting
The Green Building Team holds public meetings and addresses technical issues, to review and suggest modifications to the Los Angeles Municipal Code, to oversee the Standards of Sustainability and Sustainable Excellence, and to establish and maintain city staff education and an educational public outreach program. In addition, the Team will provide an annual Green Building Report Card. This could include suggested new or revised codes, new technologies or materials, or departmental conflicts. The Team will hold its public meetings on the first Wednesday of each month. http://environmentla.org/greenbuilding/greenTeam.htm.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010, 3:00 PM.
City Hall, Room 1050.
LA Green Drinks - West Side
The West Side Green Drinks location changes frequently. Please check the Green Drinks website to confirm before heading over (www.lagreendrinks.org). Green Drinks allows for anyone concerned about environmental issues to get together over a drink. Green Drinks events are very simple, informal, unstructured, and self organizing but help connect the green network. Let's bring together the huge LA environmental community and have fun doing it!
Admission: $5 suggested donation, free drinks - Bring your own cup.
Thursday, June 3, 2010, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Check website for current location
www.lagreendrinks.org.
ECHS Earth Day
450 Environmental Charter High School students will become teachers as they share their student-created, hands-on, lessons and activities with 1,000 neighboring elementary and middle school students and community members who visit the campus to learn about being green.
The celebration will include games and booths on topics including:
• Alternative Energy
• Edible and Native Gardening
• Organic and Local Foods
• Sustainable Living
• Recycled Art.
Friday, June 4, 2010, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
16315 Grevillea Ave
Lawndale, CA 90260-2858.
Green Business Networking
You're invited to the only pure networking event for owners and decision-makers of LA's green businesses. We meet at Santa Monica's award-winning, sustainable Ambrose Hotel - where upscale tranquility meets affordable luxury. http://www.ambrosehotel.com. Delicious organic snacks provided by Whole Foods Market. Wine and non-alcoholic beverages will also be available. For further event information please contact us at greenbusinessnetworking@gmail.com.
Admission: $10.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Ambrose Hotel
1255 20th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
$15 at door, $10 prepay online.
LA Green Drinks - Pasadena
The Pasadena Green Drinks location changes frequently. Please check the Green Drinks website to confirm before heading over (www.lagreendrinks.org). Green Drinks allows for anyone concerned about environmental issues to get together over a drink. Green Drinks events are very simple, informal, unstructured, and self organizing but help connect the green network. Let's bring together the huge LA environmental community and have fun doing it!
Admission: $5 suggested donation, free drinks.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Pasadena
check website for current location
www.lagreendrinks.org.
LA Green Drinks - South Bay
The South Bay Green Drinks location changes frequently. Please check the Green Drinks website to confirm before heading over (www.lagreendrinks.org). Green Drinks allows for anyone concerned about environmental issues to get together over a drink. Green Drinks events are very simple, informal, unstructured, and self organizing but help connect the green network. Let's bring together the huge LA environmental community and have fun doing it!
Thursday, June 10, 2010, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
South Bay
check website for current location
www.lagreendrinks.org.
Organic Vegetable Garden Maintenance with Rudy's Garden Club
Learn and put into practice general garden maintenance and organic methods of pest control. http://www.heartbeetgardening.com.
Saturday, June 12, 2010, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
11827 Allaseba Dr.
Los Angeles 90066
$25.
The Southern California Transit Advocates meeting
The Southern California Transit Advocates is a non-profit group dedicated to the promotion, development and improvement of public transportation in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
http://www.socata.net/meetings.html.
Admission: Free.
Saturday, June 12, 2010, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Angelus Plaza, 255 S. Hill St.
Fourth floor meeting room #422
Downtown Los Angeles.
LA Greens Meeting
Monthly meeting of the LA City Greens: a very active local group, very active in between meetings tabling at community events, farmers markets, etc.!!
The LA Greens is a Green Party club devoted to promoting peace, feminism, grassroots democracy, social justice and ecological wisdom. The Green Party strives for gender balance in our internal leadership positions and actively encourages more women and people of color to run for office at all levels.
We are all volunteers and promote community activism to build a greener Los Angeles.
Bring a snack or some food to share if you'd like. And bring a friend to introduce to the Green Party!
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
The Peace Center
8124 W. Third St.
Los Angeles, CA 90048.
For more info visit www.losangelesgreens.org. ecolounge LA
Explore ecolounge L.A! 6pm-8pm Business to Business Networking, 8pm-9pm something special, 9pm-12pm.
http://www.honuguide.com/ecolounge/la.html.
Thursday, June 17, 2010, 6:00 PM.
Arbor
102 Washington Blvd, Venice.
LA Green Drinks - Silver Lake/West Hollywood
The Silver Lake/West Hollywood Green Drinks location changes frequently. Please check the Green Drinks website to confirm before heading over (www.lagreendrinks.org). Green Drinks allows for anyone concerned about environmental issues to get together over a drink. Green Drinks events are very simple, informal, unstructured, and self organizing but help connect the green network. Let's bring together the huge LA environmental community and have fun doing it!
Admission: $5 suggested donation, free drinks.
Thursday, June 17, 2010, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Silver Lake/West Hollywood
check website for current location
www.lagreendrinks.org.
Sierra Green Toastmasters
Toastmasters is an organization that helps people develop their public speaking skills, and this club is focused on helping Greens and other environmentally and socially conscience folks get our message out, whether its at a rally, press conference, or just amongst your coworkers or family.
After each meeting we spend some time talking about Outreach and Education - using our skills to inform and shape policy.
We meet the third Thursday each month at Sierra Club HQ, 3435 Wilshire Blvd Suite 320, 7-8 PM. First Thursdays we meet at 9743 Noble Ave. in North Hills, the regular meeting spot of the San Fernando Valley Greens.
Sierra Club HQ is only a block from the Normandie Red Line station, so if you can please take public transportation. If you do end up driving, underground parking is free - enter from Mariposa.
Contact: 562-435-5836.
Admission: FREE.
Thursday, June 17, 2010, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
3435 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 320
Los Angeles, CA 90010-1904.