March 13, 2008
7 to 9 PM

"Climate Change and Our Water: Thinking Globally and Acting Locally to Protect our Watersheds"

An Evening with Bruce Riordan to Benefit the Codornices Creek Watershed Council

A discussion on the impacts of climate change to our water resources and the personal and collective actions we can take to make a difference. Renowned speaker Bruce Riordan specializes in developing local solutions to global warming, and recently participated in Al Gore's national climate change activist training.
Drinks and light refreshments will be served.

Where: 155 Tamalpais Road, Berkeley.
Carpooling is encouraged due to limited parking.
$25 Suggested Donation to benefit the Codornices Creek Watershed Council, a volunteer-based local organization.

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RSVP to Josh Bradt, josh@urbancreeks.org or 510.540.6669.

May 4th, 2008
10 am to 5 pm

Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour

Registration is now open for the free Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour, which will take place Sunday, May 4, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at various locations throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
Participants on the fourth annual, free, self-guided Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour can choose from sixty showcase native plant gardens. They will have the opportunity to learn how select and care for California native plants, lower their water bills, design a low-maintenance garden, attract butterflies, birds, and bees, and garden without using pesticides. Approximately 60 talks will be offered throughout the day.

To register and learn more, go to www.bringingbackthenatives.net.