Monthly meeting with several organizations the third Friday of each month at the offices of Marin Conservation League, 175 N. Redwood Drive, San Rafael (first left off the 101-North exit at Smith Ranch Rd.)

How might your life be richer, fuller and freer with less? MINIMALISM: A documentary about the important things examines the many approaches to minimalism by taking the audience inside the lives of minimalists from all walks of life -- families, entrepreneurs, architects, artists, journalists, scientists, and even a former Wall Street broker -- all of whom are striving to live a meaningful, joyful life with less. This light-hearted, funny, interesting, and though-provoking film is a must see for anyone looking for some inspiration on how to live a richer life while…

Event is the third Wednesday of the month! Join to learn how to shop with zero-waste in mind, healthfully, sustainably, and locally!

Joint event with the Southern Marin Mother's Club.  The climate conversation is getting louder. With kids taking center stage with a climate strike, standing up against inaction of the adults, how can we engage in this global conversation? Women are in a unique position to be a force for change on climate issues. They can lead by example for others, as well as make changes in their own lives. Women drive 70-80% of consumer purchases. That's a lot of impact that we can make. This inspiring and educational evening serves…

Did you know there are many ways you can fight climate change with simple actions in your daily life? In this first meetup of 2020, we will kick off the new year with an introduction to climate action and some of the important steps you can take to live sustainably. To learn more, come to our Climate Action 101 Meetup at Good Earth in Mill Valley on Monday, January 13th, from 6 to 8pm. We will feature talks by these climate action leaders: David Kunhardt, Climate Reality Leslie Alden, Drawdown Marin…

Award-winning Australian director Damon Gameau (That Sugar Film) embarks on a journey to explore what the future could look like by the year 2040 if we simply embraced the best solutions already available to us to improve our planet and combat climate change. Structured as a visual letter to his four-year-old daughter, Gameau blends traditional documentary with dramatized sequences and high-end visual effects to artfully demonstrate how these solutions could regenerate the world for future generations. A PANEL DISCUSSION WILL FOLLOW THE SCREENING, FEATURING: Alex Porteshawver, Senior Sustainability Coordinator, Drawdown…

Meet artists, wellness vendors, practitioners, see presentations, and have hands-on experience!

Come learn about a new solution to Sonoma County's affordable housing crisis! Community Land Trusts (CLTs) are non-profit, community-based organizations designed to steward affordable housing and land. Be part of the growth of our own local CLT, CommonSpace Community Land Trust! Event includes a presentation from CommonSpace co-founders and a World Cafe-style facilitated conversation to hear from participants about your priorities for affordable housing and land stewardship in Sonoma County. Free & open to the public, no registration necessary. Donations welcome! Learn more about CommonSpace at http://www.commonspaceclt.org/

Cities across America are reforming their 1950s-era parking policies. By doing so, they are achieving greater prosperity, more affordable housing, less traffic congestion, and less pollution. Parking minimums and off-street parking requirements tie us to big box urbanism and limit our ability to reuse and revitalize existing spaces. Doors open at 6:30pm for libations!

We must learn how to create landscapes that are more fire resilient to match our fire prone reality. Daily Acts is offering an opportunity to explore the beautiful Foothills of Windsor garden while learning about pruning practices for a fire safer landscape. From there, we'll walk over to a private residence and discuss plant selection, hardscape and mulch choices, and plant maintenance in a residential context. Come with your questions, observations, personal experiences, and curiosity! While registration is encouraged, drop-ins are always welcome. When:   Saturday, November 16th | 10am…