Home Landscaping in a Changing Climate

Home Landscaping in a Changing Climate: Fire Smart, Water Wise, Biodiverse at Marin Art & Garden Center's Livermore Pavilion  COST: $75 general, $60 student Includes lunch from Panera Bread, and a wine & cheese reception from 4-6 pm. As the climate warms and the weather gets less predictable, Bay Area home gardeners find themselves facing contradictory directives from public agencies that are each trying to address one part of the looming problem. It seems as though we may be facing a lot of hard choices. Or can we find a…

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Climate Change Conversation Café: What is Climate Change?

All are invited to meet for an informal, civil community discussion about Climate Change and the specific topics addressed in our Borrowed Time campaign. This is a non-moderated event (discussion prompts will be provided), so group members are asked to take turns and remain respectful as we explore a true community dialogue. February: What is Climate Change? Registration recommended. Register here. Learn more about Borrowed Time programs. Where: Mill Valley Public Library - Conference Room, 375 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, CA, 94941

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Borrowed Time: Volunteer Opportunity with One Tam

Come join Marin County Parks and One Tam in this community-based effort to improve habitat while preparing for sea level rise. We are transforming an area that was covered by weeds into a place for animals to feed throughout the year and shelter during high tides. We will be planting while enjoying a view of the marsh and Mt. Tam! Work is mildly strenuous and involves bending, pulling, kneeling, and walking on uneven terrain. It is possible for volunteers as young as five years old to join if teamed with…

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Climate Politics 2020 Meetup

Did you know that political action is one of the most effective ways to fight climate change? Support green politicians, young activists and climate advocates. Learn more about climate politics at national, state, regional and local levels. Come to our special meetup on Climate Politics 2020 at Good Earth in Mill Valley on Monday, February 10th, from 6 to 8pm. We will feature short talks by political experts, including: Susan Bolle, Democracy Action Marin Susan Morgan, Indivisible Marin Max Perrey, Sustainable Mill Valley Sylvia Potovsky, Sunrise Marin More speakers to be announced soon After…

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Community MicroGrids: Renewable Energy and Resilience

Doors open at 6:00pm with light refreshments. Community MicroGrids: Renewable Energy and Resilience: Improve Energy Reliability and Safety and Help the Planet. In the fall of 2019, the Bay Area faced widespread power shutoffs resulting from climate change-fueled extreme weather and fire danger. Not having power for 3-6 days was inconvenient for most but dangerous and very costly for others. We must develop a safer, more reliable, less expensive and lower emission approach to delivering electricity to homes and businesses. The current system of sole reliance upon centralized power suppliers…

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Time to Choose Documentary

Climate change is the biggest challenge humanity has ever faced – and it is also our greatest opportunity. We have the solutions we need, but we are in a race against the clock to implement them in time. Oscar-winning documentary director Charles Ferguson captures the urgency and innovation of this critical moment in his new film, Time to Choose which takes audiences on a journey from the threats we face to the remarkable stories of people changing our world for the better. Time to Choose also delivers a clear message to…

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