We just received our box of Sonoma County Gravenstein apples from the Fruit Guys. In addition to pleasing my palate, it has rekindled an interest in heirloom produce. Tonight’s Kitchen Table Talks in San Francisco is “Heirloom Fruit”: What’s in a name? From Civil Eats: Whether you are a home gardener preserving tradition, an ecologist [...]
Archive for August, 2010
31 Aug
Peoples Grocery asks, “What does Food Justice Mean to You?”
This weekend’s Eat Real Festival was an overwhelming success, with an estimated 100,000 people coming down to Jack London Square to enjoy live music, demonstrations, contests, and of course, a delicious diversity of local food. Peoples Grocery shares videos of folks answering the question, “What does Food Justice Mean to You?” Warning: mouth may water! [...]
27 Aug
Why I will engage in non-violent direct action against Big Oil
(Published on Ecolocalizer) It will not be business-as-usual at the the offices of BP, Chevron, and the Environmental Protection Agency Monday morning in San Francico’s financial district. A rally, march, and acts of non-violent direct actions are planned by a coalition of a local organizations. I’m participating and one of many willing to be arrested. [...]
24 Aug
Creating Bay Area Habitat: Green Roofs and Beyond
General Green Roof Alliance Meeting WHEN: Wednesday, August 25 @ 7 pm WHERE: Bay Localize, 436 14th St., 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA The Green Roof Alliance invites you to learn about enhancing biodiversity in our Bay Area cities with Lisa Lee Benjamin, Principal of Evo Design and founder of Alpine Initiatives, and Amber Hasselbring of [...]
23 Aug
Smart Green Infrastructure: How To Grow Sustainable Cities
Inspiring video about improving local water and food systems and integrating agency and community efforts! Andy Lipkis, Founder and President of TreePeople, describes how this organization has pioneered an integrated approach to managing urban ecosystems as watersheds in the Los Angeles region. This involves strategic tree planting, tree-mimicking technologies, and community engagement to generate multiple [...]
13 Aug
SF Community Congress this weekend
Please come out to this important event next weekend and be part of San Francisco history! 2010 Community Congress Saturday, August 14, 9am – 5pm, and Sunday, August 15, 9am – 1pm University of San Francisco, Fromm Hall (please note change of location) The Community Congress will be held on August 14-15th to bring together [...]
