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National Parks: America’s Best Idea Part 1 “The Scripture of Nature (1851–1890)”

The screenings provide a deeper understanding from a historical perspective of the people and places that shaped America’s national parks. website: www.theg2gallery.com. Thursday, February 9, 2012, 2:00 PM. The G2 Gallery 1503 Abbot Kinney Venice 90291 $5.00.

LA County Master Food Preserver Program Applications open

What could be greener than preserving seasonal foods and making them last all year round? That is what the program is all about -- plus teaching low-resource communities how do to the same. We are all about sustainability! Applications are open until Feb. 5 for the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Los Angeles County Master Food Preserver (MFP) Program. This application is for the spring 2012 class, which starts on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 and meets every Tuesday until June 5, 2012 from 5:30 to 9:30pm. Most classes will be held at UCCE located at 4800 E. Cesar E. Chavez Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90022. Some meetings may be held at an off-site location. The fee for this course is $120, which includes course books. Applicants who are chosen to participate in the program will be asked to pay the fee online using a credit card before the begining of the class. This fee is non-reimburseable. Applicants must also pay the fee for the fingerprint and background check. Applicants will be… Friday, February 10, 2012, 5:00 PM. Deadline 5 pm 2/10/12 University of California Cooperative Extension 4800 E. Cesar E. Chavez Ave Los Angeles 90022 $120.

The Southern California Transit Advocates meeting

The Southern California Transit Advocates is a non-profit group dedicated to the promotion, development and improvement of public transportation in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. http://www.socata.net/meetings.html. Admission: Free. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Angelus Plaza, 255 S. Hill St. Fourth floor meeting room #422 Downtown Los Angeles.

Holistic Mom's Network Monthly Meeting

Are you interested in holistic parenting and green living? Are you having trouble finding like-minded parents? Then we might be your tribe! Monthly meetings are held the second Monday of EACH month in Studio City. PAST TOPICS have included natural childbirth, extended breastfeeding, non-violent communication and how to make your own non-toxic cleaning products. This month's topic is emergency preparedness. We also have regular social events such as hikes, camping trips, museum outings and berry pickings...as well as just plain old PARTIES! Come learn about and contribute to an exciting and growing community. For info email new member coordinator Alegre at alegre@green-and-greener.com http://www.holisticmoms.org/. Monday, February 13, 2012, 7:00 PM. Christian Science Church (no affiliation with) 4032 Whitsett Avenue, CA Studio City 91604 First meeting free for non-members, Free for members.

Green Business Networking

On the second Tuesday of every month, you're invited to the only pure networking event for owners and decision-makers of LA's green economy. www.greenbusinessnetworking.com. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Location changes Check website for current details Cost varies.

LA Greens Meeting

Monthly meeting of the LA City Greens: a very active local group, very active in between meetings tabling at community events, farmers markets, etc.!! The LA Greens is a Green Party club devoted to promoting peace, feminism, grassroots democracy, social justice and ecological wisdom. The Green Party strives for gender balance in our internal leadership positions and actively encourages more women and people of color to run for office at all levels. We are all volunteers and promote community activism to build a greener Los Angeles. Bring a snack or some food to share if you'd like. And bring a friend to introduce to the Green Party! Admission: Free and open to the public. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM. The Peace Center 8124 W. Third St. Los Angeles, CA 90048. For more info visit www.losangelesgreens.org.

The National Parks: America’s Best Idea: Part 2 “The Last Refuge (1890–1915)”

The screenings provide a deeper understanding from a historical perspective of the people and places that shaped America’s national parks. www.theg2gallery.com. Thursday, February 16, 2012, 2:00 PM. The G2 Gallery 1503 Abbot Kinney Blvd Venice 90291 Admission is $5 and all proceeds will be donated to the World Wildlife Fund and the Sierra Club.

LA Green Drinks - East Side

The East Side LA Green Drinks location changes frequently. Please check the Green Drinks website to confirm before heading over (www.lagreendrinks.org). Green Drinks allows for anyone concerned about environmental issues to get together over a drink. Green Drinks events are very simple, informal, unstructured, and self organizing but help connect the green network. Let's bring together the huge LA environmental community and have fun doing it! Admission: $5 suggested donation, free drinks. Thursday, February 16, 2012, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. check website for current location www.lagreendrinks.org.

Sierra Green Toastmasters

Toastmasters is an organization that helps people develop their public speaking skills, and this club is focused on helping Greens and other environmentally and socially conscience folks get our message out, whether its at a rally, press conference, or just amongst your coworkers or family. After each meeting we spend some time talking about Outreach and Education - using our skills to inform and shape policy. We meet the third Thursday each month at Sierra Club HQ, 3435 Wilshire Blvd Suite 320, 7-8 PM. First Thursdays we meet at 9743 Noble Ave. in North Hills, the regular meeting spot of the San Fernando Valley Greens. Sierra Club HQ is only a block from the Normandie Red Line station, so if you can please take public transportation. If you do end up driving, underground parking is free - enter from Mariposa. Contact: 562-435-5836. Admission: FREE. Thursday, February 16, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. 3435 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 320 Los Angeles, CA 90010-1904.

Sustainable Works 6-Week Los Angeles Green Living Workshop

The 6 week workshop is FREE to residents of Council District 11 Funding provided by LADWP through a grant from the US Dept of Energy Save Money By Learning Solutions to Today’s Greatest Environmental Challenges! *Workshops meet for six sessions at the same location and time.* Action Oriented 1½ hour 6 week Workshop series covers: Water • Energy • Waste • Chemicals • Transportation • Shopping/Food • Reduce your Energy & Water usage • Save $ on Utilities • Cut landfill Waste • Understand latest Eco-info With the help of the Sustainable WorksBook, participants review and take action on ten related solutions. Workshop Participants can: • Receive Resource Saving Tools • Win Raffle Prizes www.sustainableworks.eventbrite.com. Thursday, February 16, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Loyola Marymount University 1 LMU Drive Los Angeles 90045.

Blind Company Recycles Blinds & Donates to Habitat for Humanity

Bring your used old blinds on this day to be recycled and JT Blinds will donate good working blinds and $1.00 to Habitat for Humanity Los Angeles. www.jtblinds.com. Saturday, February 18, 2012, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. JT Blinds Inc. 1803 1st Street San Fernando 91340 Free.

SLOLA(Seed Library of Los Angeles) Presentation and Meeting

Best Practices Co-Chair Albert Chang reports on the 6th Annual Organic Seed Growers Conference, where farmers, seed production and distribution companies, plant breeders and others share their latest news and findings. Free seed distribution to members follows the meeting. $10 lifetime membership. www.slola.org. Saturday, February 18, 2012, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM. The Venice Learning Garden 13000 Venice Blvd (enter on Walgrove) Venice 90066 Free.

Santa Clarita Valley Green Drinks

Make new friends and meet other like minded locals over a drink! Please join us on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7pm at New Moon Restaurant, Valencia. Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 6:30 PM. New Moon Restaurant 28281 Newhall Ranch Rd Valencia 91355 Free.

EcoTuesday

EcoTuesday is a structured networking event for sustainable business leaders that takes place on the fourth Tuesday of each month. See website for more information and location, as venue and topic changes frequently. http://www.meetup.com/Los-Angeles-EcoTuesday. Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 7:00 PM. Varies, see website.

Sustainable Works Energy Workshop

The Green Living Energy Workshop is a 1 1/2 our demonstrtion Workshop. We will spend 1/2 hour learning about the main problems related to Energy. We will then take 30 minutes to review Energy solutions which participants can implement very quickly and easily after completing the workshop. For the last 30 minutes, Jake Hakimi, from Alcon Lighting, will discuss and demonstrate LED lightbulbs. He will have samples and will talk about the LED replacement for each type of incandescent. He will also discuss cost and energy savings. Sustainability tools related to energy will be raffled off to help participants carry out the solutions discussed during the workshop. www.sustainableworks.eventbrite.com. Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Santa Monica Main Library 601 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica 90401 FREE.

LA Green Drinks - West Side

The West Side Green Drinks location changes frequently. Please check the Green Drinks website to confirm before heading over (www.lagreendrinks.org). Green Drinks allows for anyone concerned about environmental issues to get together over a drink. Green Drinks events are very simple, informal, unstructured, and self organizing but help connect the green network. Let's bring together the huge LA environmental community and have fun doing it! Admission: $5 suggested donation, free drinks - Bring your own cup. Thursday, March 1, 2012, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Check website for current location www.lagreendrinks.org.

Sustainable Works 6-Week Green Living Workshop

*Workshops meet for six- 1.5 hour sessions at the same location and time.* Participants can earn a special Completion Bag filled with eco-goodies if all workshop requirements are met! Learn about the environmental problems and what you can do to help solve them! The Green Living Workshop covers the following topics, one per week: Water, Energy, Waste, Chemicals, Transportation, and Shopping & Food. Learn about the problems related to each of the above topics on a global, national and local scale. With the help of the Sustainable WorksBook, participants review and take action on ten related solutions. We meet at locations all around Santa Monica and are happy to arrange a workshop in your neighborhood! www.sustainableworks.eventbrite.com. Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Santa Monica Main Library 601 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica 90405 The Workshop is FREE.

The Southern California Transit Advocates meeting

The Southern California Transit Advocates is a non-profit group dedicated to the promotion, development and improvement of public transportation in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. http://www.socata.net/meetings.html. Admission: Free. Saturday, March 10, 2012, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Angelus Plaza, 255 S. Hill St. Fourth floor meeting room #422 Downtown Los Angeles.

Holistic Mom's Network Monthly Meeting

Are you interested in holistic parenting and green living? Are you having trouble finding like-minded parents? Then we might be your tribe! Monthly meetings are held the second Monday of EACH month in Studio City. PAST TOPICS have included natural childbirth, extended breastfeeding, non-violent communication and how to make your own non-toxic cleaning products. This month's topic is emergency preparedness. We also have regular social events such as hikes, camping trips, museum outings and berry pickings...as well as just plain old PARTIES! Come learn about and contribute to an exciting and growing community. For info email new member coordinator Alegre at alegre@green-and-greener.com http://www.holisticmoms.org/. Monday, March 12, 2012, 7:00 PM. Christian Science Church (no affiliation with) 4032 Whitsett Avenue, CA Studio City 91604 First meeting free for non-members, Free for members.

Green Business Networking

On the second Tuesday of every month, you're invited to the only pure networking event for owners and decision-makers of LA's green economy. www.greenbusinessnetworking.com. Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Location changes Check website for current details Cost varies.

Sustainable Works 6-Week Los Angeles Green Living Workshop

Save Money By Learning Solutions to Today’s Greatest Environmental Challenges! *Workshops meet for six sessions at the same location and time.* Action Oriented 1½ hour 6 week Workshop series covers: Water • Energy • Waste • Chemicals • Transportation • Shopping/Food • Reduce your Energy & Water usage • Save $ on Utilities • Cut landfill Waste • Understand latest Eco-info With the help of the Sustainable WorksBook, participants review and take action on ten related solutions. Workshop Participants can: • Receive Resource Saving Tools • Win Raffle Prizes www.sustainableworks.eventbrite.com. Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. West LA Municipal Bldg. Hearing Room #200 1645 Corinth Ave. Los Angeles 90025 The 6 week workshop is FREE to residents of Council District 11.

LA Green Drinks - East Side

The East Side LA Green Drinks location changes frequently. Please check the Green Drinks website to confirm before heading over (www.lagreendrinks.org). Green Drinks allows for anyone concerned about environmental issues to get together over a drink. Green Drinks events are very simple, informal, unstructured, and self organizing but help connect the green network. Let's bring together the huge LA environmental community and have fun doing it! Admission: $5 suggested donation, free drinks. Thursday, March 15, 2012, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. check website for current location www.lagreendrinks.org.

Sierra Green Toastmasters

Toastmasters is an organization that helps people develop their public speaking skills, and this club is focused on helping Greens and other environmentally and socially conscience folks get our message out, whether its at a rally, press conference, or just amongst your coworkers or family. After each meeting we spend some time talking about Outreach and Education - using our skills to inform and shape policy. We meet the third Thursday each month at Sierra Club HQ, 3435 Wilshire Blvd Suite 320, 7-8 PM. First Thursdays we meet at 9743 Noble Ave. in North Hills, the regular meeting spot of the San Fernando Valley Greens. Sierra Club HQ is only a block from the Normandie Red Line station, so if you can please take public transportation. If you do end up driving, underground parking is free - enter from Mariposa. Contact: 562-435-5836. Admission: FREE. Thursday, March 15, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. 3435 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 320 Los Angeles, CA 90010-1904.

LA Greens Meeting

Monthly meeting of the LA City Greens: a very active local group, very active in between meetings tabling at community events, farmers markets, etc.!! The LA Greens is a Green Party club devoted to promoting peace, feminism, grassroots democracy, social justice and ecological wisdom. The Green Party strives for gender balance in our internal leadership positions and actively encourages more women and people of color to run for office at all levels. We are all volunteers and promote community activism to build a greener Los Angeles. Bring a snack or some food to share if you'd like. And bring a friend to introduce to the Green Party! Admission: Free and open to the public. Wednesday, March 21, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM. The Peace Center 8124 W. Third St. Los Angeles, CA 90048. For more info visit www.losangelesgreens.org.

Sustainable Works 6-Week Los Angeles Green Living Workshop

The 6 week workshop is FREE to residents of Council District 11 Funding provided by LADWP through a grant from the US Dept of Energy Save Money By Learning Solutions to Today’s Greatest Environmental Challenges! *Workshops meet for six sessions at the same location and time.* Action Oriented 1½ hour 6 week Workshop series covers: Water • Energy • Waste • Chemicals • Transportation • Shopping/Food • Reduce your Energy & Water usage • Save $ on Utilities • Cut landfill Waste • Understand latest Eco-info With the help of the Sustainable WorksBook, participants review and take action on ten related solutions. Workshop Participants can: • Receive Resource Saving Tools • Win Raffle Prizes www.sustainableworks.eventbrite.com. Wednesday, March 21, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Sherman Oaks Galleria 15301 Ventura Blvd # 360 Sherman Oaks 91403.

EcoTuesday

EcoTuesday is a structured networking event for sustainable business leaders that takes place on the fourth Tuesday of each month. See website for more information and location, as venue and topic changes frequently. http://www.meetup.com/Los-Angeles-EcoTuesday. Tuesday, March 27, 2012, 7:00 PM. Varies, see website.

LA Green Drinks - West Side

The West Side Green Drinks location changes frequently. Please check the Green Drinks website to confirm before heading over (www.lagreendrinks.org). Green Drinks allows for anyone concerned about environmental issues to get together over a drink. Green Drinks events are very simple, informal, unstructured, and self organizing but help connect the green network. Let's bring together the huge LA environmental community and have fun doing it! Admission: $5 suggested donation, free drinks - Bring your own cup. Thursday, April 5, 2012, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Check website for current location www.lagreendrinks.org.

Green Business Networking

On the second Tuesday of every month, you're invited to the only pure networking event for owners and decision-makers of LA's green economy. www.greenbusinessnetworking.com. Tuesday, April 10, 2012, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Location changes Check website for current details Cost varies.

The Southern California Transit Advocates meeting

The Southern California Transit Advocates is a non-profit group dedicated to the promotion, development and improvement of public transportation in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. http://www.socata.net/meetings.html. Admission: Free. Saturday, April 14, 2012, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Angelus Plaza, 255 S. Hill St. Fourth floor meeting room #422 Downtown Los Angeles.

LA Greens Meeting

Monthly meeting of the LA City Greens: a very active local group, very active in between meetings tabling at community events, farmers markets, etc.!! The LA Greens is a Green Party club devoted to promoting peace, feminism, grassroots democracy, social justice and ecological wisdom. The Green Party strives for gender balance in our internal leadership positions and actively encourages more women and people of color to run for office at all levels. We are all volunteers and promote community activism to build a greener Los Angeles. Bring a snack or some food to share if you'd like. And bring a friend to introduce to the Green Party! Admission: Free and open to the public. Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM. The Peace Center 8124 W. Third St. Los Angeles, CA 90048. For more info visit www.losangelesgreens.org.

LA Green Drinks - East Side

The East Side LA Green Drinks location changes frequently. Please check the Green Drinks website to confirm before heading over (www.lagreendrinks.org). Green Drinks allows for anyone concerned about environmental issues to get together over a drink. Green Drinks events are very simple, informal, unstructured, and self organizing but help connect the green network. Let's bring together the huge LA environmental community and have fun doing it! Admission: $5 suggested donation, free drinks. Thursday, April 19, 2012, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. check website for current location www.lagreendrinks.org.

Sierra Green Toastmasters

Toastmasters is an organization that helps people develop their public speaking skills, and this club is focused on helping Greens and other environmentally and socially conscience folks get our message out, whether its at a rally, press conference, or just amongst your coworkers or family. After each meeting we spend some time talking about Outreach and Education - using our skills to inform and shape policy. We meet the third Thursday each month at Sierra Club HQ, 3435 Wilshire Blvd Suite 320, 7-8 PM. First Thursdays we meet at 9743 Noble Ave. in North Hills, the regular meeting spot of the San Fernando Valley Greens. Sierra Club HQ is only a block from the Normandie Red Line station, so if you can please take public transportation. If you do end up driving, underground parking is free - enter from Mariposa. Contact: 562-435-5836. Admission: FREE. Thursday, April 19, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. 3435 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 320 Los Angeles, CA 90010-1904.

EcoTuesday

EcoTuesday is a structured networking event for sustainable business leaders that takes place on the fourth Tuesday of each month. See website for more information and location, as venue and topic changes frequently. http://www.meetup.com/Los-Angeles-EcoTuesday. Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 7:00 PM. Varies, see website.

Sustainable Works 6-Week Green Living Workshop

*Workshops meet for six- 1.5 hour sessions at the same location and time.* Participants can earn a special Completion Bag filled with eco-goodies if all workshop requirements are met! Learn about the environmental problems and what you can do to help solve them! The Green Living Workshop covers the following topics, one per week: Water, Energy, Waste, Chemicals, Transportation, and Shopping & Food. Learn about the problems related to each of the above topics on a global, national and local scale. With the help of the Sustainable WorksBook, participants review and take action on ten related solutions. We meet at locations all around Santa Monica and are happy to arrange a workshop in your neighborhood! www.sustainableworks.eventbrite.com. Wednesday, April 25, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Santa Monica Main Library 601 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica 90405 The Workshop is FREE.

LA Green Drinks - West Side

The West Side Green Drinks location changes frequently. Please check the Green Drinks website to confirm before heading over (www.lagreendrinks.org). Green Drinks allows for anyone concerned about environmental issues to get together over a drink. Green Drinks events are very simple, informal, unstructured, and self organizing but help connect the green network. Let's bring together the huge LA environmental community and have fun doing it! Admission: $5 suggested donation, free drinks - Bring your own cup. Thursday, May 3, 2012, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Check website for current location www.lagreendrinks.org.