SPAWN begins botanical walks on Fridays.
A series of free, monthly botanical walks in the Lagunitas Watershed will take place this year Friday June 19, 2009. Each tour will cover a different plant community in the Valley. The walks are free to members and open to the public and are led by SPAWN Watershed Botanist, Rob Katz. A $5 donation is encouraged to support Valley native plant conservation efforts. For further information please contact Rob Katz, SPAWN Watershed Botanist at Robert Katz robcats@wildmail.com or, Paola Bouley, SPAWN's Conservation Program Director, PH. 415 663-8590 ext.111, Paola@SpawnUSA.org
UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley
Garden party fundraiser for the UC Botanical Garden includes a fashion show of sustainable and local designs. 2 p.m. June 28. $95-$115. Redwood Grove Amphitheater, UC Botanical Garden, Berkeley. (510) 642-7082.
Ecology Center
Ecology Center Dance Party
The Wild Buds and Country Joe McDonald perform at this fundraiser for the Ecology Center. $10. 7 p.m. June 28. Ashkenaz, Music & Dance Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. (510) 525-5054.
SummerTini
Friday, June 19th
Join chefs from some of San Francisco's top restaurants at this annual event to benefit CHEFS (Conquering Homelessness Through Employment in Food Service). $75-$100. 6 p.m. Fri. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission St., S.F. . (Read more about
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San Francisco Botanical Garden
"Oh Deer! Coping with Bambi in the Garden" -- 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 11. Horticulturist Bob Hornback shares techniques that will help gardens coexist peacefully with deer. $45/$55. Pre-registration required.
Surviving the Drought -- 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 18. Local garden experts will show how to create and maintain a gorgeous garden during dry times. Plants will be available for sale. $65/$75. Pre-registration required. San Francisco Botanical Garden at Strybing Arboretum, Golden Gate Park, Ninth Avenue at Lincoln Way. 415-661-1316,
Peninsula Permaculture
Permaculture Design Course -- 10 a.m. July 13-6 p.m. July 25. Two-week course for homeowners and professionals that focuses on regenerative, holistic land management principles. Course held at Tunitas Creek Ranch, Half Moon Bay. $1,350 includes camping and meals with discounts for early registration.
Bay Friendly Gardening
Composting workshops (free), videos, information and discounted bins for Alameda County residents. 510-444-SOIL (444-7645).