Frameworks for Sustainability
Learn from the first hand experiences of companies who have adopted one or more of these frameworks to find out how these methodologies and tools can help you design and implement effective sustainability programs within your companies to obtain measurable and meaningful results.
Thu, Mar 18, 4-6pm
Palm, Inc, Palm Auditorium, 950 W Maude Ave, Sunnyvale

Happy Hollow Zoo Grand Re-Opening
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo in San Jose has been a part of Bay Area families since it opened its gates in 1961. More...

How Does Your Garden Grow?
For ages 3-5 and parent or caregiver. Come dig in the dirt with your child and learn about planting and caring for carrots, lettuces, and other edible plants. Explore the mystery of seeds and how they grow through songs, stories, and hands-on projects.
Fri, Mar 12, 3-4pm
Hidden Villa Ranch, Los Altos

Healthy Trails Challenge Hike
Join Docent Cait Hutnik on this moderately challenging hike along the Figueroa/Vallecito/Pena/Los Cerritos Trail. More...

Dog Fun on Trails
Join Nanette Morgan to learn about the finer points of sharing trails with dogs and how to avoid troublesome situations. Bring sun protection, comfortable walking shoes and water for you and your dog. Pre-registration is required. All dogs must be on leash and have current vaccinations.
Sun, Mar 7, 9-10am
Anderson County Park/Coyote Creek Trail More...

Value Creation from Sustainability Best Practices
Presentation and Panel Discussion hosted by the Sustainable Silicon Valley Green Team Leaders Information Exchange and EMC, whose research provided important insights on how companies are benefitting from their sustainability initiatives.
Thu, Feb 18, 4-6pm
EMC Corporation, 2831 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara
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33nd Annual Valentine Fun Run/Walk
Run with your sweetheart. Run for your heart! EcoMetro Guide is a sponsor of the this event and our Silicon Valley/Santa Cruz Director, Anna Perin, will be running the race (she'll be the one in the EcoMetro Guide t-shirt!).
Sat, Feb 13, 9am
Campbell Park, corner of Campbell Ave and Gilman Ave

Migration Festival
Find out about creatures that migrate More...

Free First Friday
Check out MAH's lastest exhibits highlighting local art and history.
Museum of Art & History @ The McPherson Center, 705 Front St, Santa Cruz

Wilderness First Aid Class
Teaches patient assessment and response to such conditions as shock, bleeding, head and spinal injuries, musculoskeletal injuries, wounds, heat, and cold in a non-urban setting. More...

Fruit Tree Pruning
Learn how to maximize tree health, fruit production and dead wood identification. Espalier care also discussed. Meet at Common Ground, then proceed to a local orchard, rain or shine. You should bring pruning shears, bag lunch and a notebook. Cost: $42
Sat, Jan 16, 10:30am-2pm
Common Ground Organic Garden Supply and Education Center, 559 College Ave, Palo Alto
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Monarch Butterfly Tour
Walks take place during the winter months, when migrating monarchs come to Santa Cruz. More...

Santa Cruz Fungus Fair
Enjoy mushroom displays, delicacies and cooking demonstrations. Bring mushrooms for identification.
Sat-Sun, Jan 9-10, 10am-5pm
Louden Nelson Center, 301 Center St, Santa Cruz

Film Screening: Garbage Dreams
Garbage Dreams follows three teenage boys growing up in the world's largest garbage village, home to 60,000 Zaballeen, or 'garbage people.' More...