Events
EXTRA CREDIT is available for most of these events. See Mr.
Stewart for details and more information. All events require the following for
extra credit:
1. Get advance approval from Mr. Stewart.
2.
Get proof of attendance (for example, a dated ticket, or signature and contact
information from the event organizer).
3. Write a one page summary and reflection that includes an overview of the event
and makes specific connections with class curriculum (DUE within 2 school days
of event).
2008
Environmental Action Club Meetings, all Wednesdays at Lunch, rm 211, starting September 24.
Baja Info Meeting, Lunch, Sept 16, rm 211
Interested in international travel and cultural exchange with a focus on science? Week-long whale study program in Baja, Mexico this coming February 14-22 (2009). Info Meeting, October 14 @ 6pm, rm 211. Download informational brochure and see Mr. Stewart for more information! Also, check out: Ecology Project International.
International Bike to School Day, 10/8
Habitat Restoration, Oct 18, 10-2, Bothin Marsh, Mill Valley (near MV Middle School). Details and directions are available to students in class.
Point Reyes National Seashore, Kevin Sherrill, Volunteer Coordinator, 415.464.5223
Green Your School Conference, Oct 11, RSVP by Oct 9 to sandomenico.org or call 415-258-1985
Slide Ranch Harvest Festival
Get involved with Marin Clean Energy! Go to: www.marincleanenergy.info for more information.
Bioneers Conference, Marin Civic Center, Oct 17-19, http://www.bioneers.org/conference
Three Generations Systemic/Critical Thinking Labs on Climate Change at The Center for Sustainability, Dominican University of California (DUC). Date: Sunday, November 16th, 2008 Place: Creekside Room, Dominican University Time: 9am-4pm Contact: Sarah Isabel <sarahisabel@greenmba.com>
Marin Conservation Corps Community Service Volunteer Days. More information at: http://www.marincc.org or call 454-4554, x285
SF Green Festival
2009 (scroll down for later dates)
Ecology students only: Prepare food grown by you in the school garden and share it with the class.
Ecology students only: All opportunities you have heard from ECOLOGY IN ACTION presenters!
Marin Conservation Corps Community Service Volunteer Days. More information at: http://www.marincc.org or call 454-4554, x285
Bay Area Environmental Youth Quest Conference. The Bay Area Environmental Youth Quest is a two-day conference planned and hosted by the Teen Environmental Action Mentorship (TEAM) program of the Headlands Institute. Contact: Francis Taroc, 415-332-5771 x14, ftaroc@yni.org .
Baja Trip, Feb 14-22. Sign up by Sept. 29, 2008. Download informational brochure and see Mr. Stewart for more information.
Buck Institute Summer Research Institute
Habitat Restoration. Alta Ave., Marin Headlands
(15 minutes from Redwood)
Directions:
From 101 South (coming from Redwood):
Take the Sausalito/Marin City exit
Turn right at the stoplight onto Donahue St.
Pass the shopping center on the right
At the stop sign, continue straight up the hill
Donahue St. dead ends at a fire road entrance gate. This is the meeting site.
*If under 18 please get "Parental Approval" waiver signed and bring
to each event. If 18 or over, you need the "Individual Volunteer"
waiver. (Waivers available from Mr. Stewart).
Sustainability Festival 2008