Some SoCal Earth Month Events 2009
We’ve all heard it: Every day is Earth Day. Every month is Earth Month. But in April we are reminded more than ever because April 22 is “Earth Day,” and the month is marked by numerous events around the globe. If there isn’t anything going on in your neck of the woods, make something happen! Around southern California, events include:
What: ‘”Quail Springs is a learning oasis and permaculture farm dedicated to demonstrating and teaching holistic ways of designing human environments, and to facilitating deeper understandings of ourselves and one another through immersive experiences in nature.” This field trip will include a tour of the property, learning exercises and some really fun work!
Not Allowed: dogs, pets, drugs or firearms
and if you’re NOT going to COACHELLA (boo hoo!), there’s lots to do without getting too hot…
Saturday, April 18
The Spring Garden Tour is a fund raising event to benefit the development of a Botanical Garden in Grant Park located above City Hall. venturabotanicalgardens.com The Garden Tour is from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. and is followed by a Wine Reception from 4 to 6 PM at the home of Pat Jump. Tickets for the garden tour are $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the tour; the price of the tour plus the post-tour reception is $50. Tickets may be purchased at Palermo, 321 E. Main St, Ventura, or by sending a check to Ventura Botanical Gardens, Inc., P.O. Box 3121, Ventura, CA 98006-3127.
Midtown Community Council Presents:
Green Home Expo & Garden Tour
April 18 & 19
Corner San Jon Rd & Thompson
California Native Plant Sale, Green Prof services and exhibitors, etc
More details in flyer above
Where: Eucalyptus Dr., Oxnard
Th April 30, 2009 7pm
“The Dark Side of the Loon”
Film Showing plus Filmmaker will be present at event
Real Cheap Sports
36 W. Santa Clara Street
Ventura, CA 93001
Phone: 805-648-3803
This event is free and open to the public. Please call for directions.
”As loons face the perils of winter, scientist seek ways to ensure their survival – and ours.”
Docuscience Film, by Gail Osherenko
Learn how scientists in the field and laboratory unlock the mysteries of a bird that has survived for 60 million years. Discover how loons are helping scientists to understand the perils loons face in winter, and how humans can help ensure their survival – and ours. This film features the works of conservation biologist and ornithological expert Dr. Paul Spitzer, who works with loons on the east coast at North Carolina’s Cape Lookout National Seashore, biologist and aviculturist Darwin Long, who conducted the only long-term and detailed study of wintering common loons in Morro Bay, and wildlife veterinarian Dr. Mark Pokras, who has recropsied dead loons for 20 years to understand the causes of their mortality, both natural and human-caused. www.darksideoftheloon.com
Eco-Dates to Save for May: Details to come!
Fr May 1 5-930pm: First Friday ArtRide–Prom Ride from the Ventura County Government Center to the Prom(enade!)
Sa May 2 all day: City of Ventura event; Eco organizers meet at Oak Grove School, Ojai
Tu May 5 7pm: Anne Waldman Manatee/Humanity LA Downtown Library
Fr May 8 6pm: Friday Fun Ride meets at Ventura High School, corner of Catalina & Main
M-Th May 11-14: Bike to Work Week
Th May 14 6-9am: Bike to Work Day City of Ventura event, Santa Clara & CA St
Fr May 15 6pm: Friday Fun Ride, meet Vta HS, Catalina & Main
SS May 16, 17: Amgen Stage Race & other events, downtown Ventura
Th May 21: CAUSE Green Jobs
Fr May 22 6pm: Friday Fun Ride, meet VHS, Catalina & Main
Fr May 29 5pm: Critical Mass Ride, meet Plaza Park
Sa May 30 9-2pm: Summerfest: VCCool bike rodeo & more, Ventura Unified District Offices, Stanley
Fr June 5 5:30pm: FFArtRide “Summer Solstice SantaCon,” Artists Union Gallery
