MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE DATES
Since the webinars are usually only announced a few days before the scheduled date it is best to check via the Green Change Calendar where we are entering them on a daily basis.
Tuesday, April 30 at noon: Go Electric! - The Benefits of Home Electrification presented by Electrify Now. In this first episode of Electrify Now’s “Go-Electric!” webinar series, you'll learn about the many advantages of electrifying your home—all in 30 minutes. They’ll share insights and practical tips. Register HERE
Tuesday, April 30 at 5pm: Winning the Youth Vote presented by Airlift. Learn How We Bring Back the Youth Vote. Be Inspired by what Youth are Doing Register HERE
Saturday, May 2 from 8am -5pm: North Bay Zero Waste Symposium at Somo Village, Rohnert Park. The Symposium engages community stakeholders by showcasing zero waste policies, programs, and infrastructure that designs waste out of the system wherever possible and diverts discarded materials through composting, reclaiming, reducing, reusing, and recycling. Register HERE
Thursday, May 2 at noon: Reducing Power Plant Pollution: An Overview of EPA’s Recent Emissions Rules presented by Resources for the Future. On April 25, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released four rules governing greenhouse gases and other emissions from existing coal fired power plants and new gas-fired generators. Join to hear a discussion of the rules for the electric power sector, for compliance planning by states, and for air quality and the climate. Register HERE
Thursday, May 2 at 4pm: Plastics and Your Health presented by Beyond Plastics. The negative impacts of plastic on human health are increasingly visible and increasingly costly. This March, the New England Journal of Medicine released the results of a study detecting micro- and nanoplastics in the carotid artery plaque of 58% of patients, and found that it measurably increased the risk of heart attack, stroke, and all-cause mortality in those patients. What does this mean for us? To explore this issue register HERE
Thursday, May 2 at 4pm: Green Finance: Investing in a Greener Tomorrow presented by Climate Action California. This workshop on green finance will give you the knowledge and tools you need to align your investments with your climate goals. Register HERE
Friday, May 3 at 11am: The Sustainable Homestead: Create a Thriving Permaculture Ecosystem with Your Garden, Animals, and Land presented by Green American. Learn techniques and tips for a homestead with synergy between soil, plants, animals, and trees. Register HERE
Sunday, May 5 from 1 – 4pm: Clothing Swap: A Fundraiser for Resilient Neighborhoods organized by Resilient Neighborhoods. Event takes place outside at a San Rafael home. Bring your gently worn clothing, housewares and beauty products and take home a wardrobe that's new to you! Fashion show, music, socializing in a beautiful garden. Register HERE
Sunday, May 5 from 5:30 - 7:30pm: Wilding Documentary & A Symphony of Tiny Lights at Rafael 3 Film Center, 1118 Fourth Street San Rafael. Wilding is a true tale of landscape restoration unfolds in this documentary inspired by Isabella Tree’s award-winning book. In A Symphony of Tiny Lights John Francis from Pt. Reyes is nagged by his conscience after witnessing an oil spill, John Francis gave up motorized vehicles, took a vow of silence, earned a PhD, and roamed the country for decades spreading kindness without ever uttering a single word Get tickets HERE
Tuesday, May 7 at 4pm: Utilities Public Education Series: Community Run Renewables (9 classes in the series from 5/7 - 7/16) presented by 350.org. They plan to shine a light on utility companies and their complicity in the climate crisis by raising awareness, training local and regional activists, and equipping people with the tools we need to take action everywhere. Each session will feature different guest speakers. Register HERE
Tuesday, May 7 at 6pm: Intergenerational Leadership Panel presented by Fossil Free California. What do people from different generations need from each other to be able to work in tandem effectively to birth a new, far greener and far more just world in which all of us and all of life can thrive? Join to hear multi-generational activists discuss issues and lessons learned about working across the generations for environmental justice. Register HERE
Wednesday, May 8 at 4pm: En-ROADS Demonstration: Exploring Climate Solutions presented by Climate Action California. Join for a live demonstration of En-ROADS, a powerful climate simulation model developed by Climate Interactive. They'll explore various scenarios and solutions to address climate challenges. After the demo they will brainstorm how En-ROADS can help us communicate with policy-makers and regulators. Register HERE
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