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EVENTS See February happenings listed below!
On this page you’ll find events, listed by month, that fall under the umbrella term “green.” These might include composting workshops provided by the City of Long Beach or California native plant classes offered by the El Dorado Nature Center.
View previous events:
2008
2009/2010
If you would like to list an event on this page, please send date, time, location and contact info to lbgreenguide@gmail.com at least two weeks in advance.
Thank you.
LBGG
Green Guide Network Events page:
www.greenguidenetwork.com
Los Angeles Area Green Events:
www.californiagreensolutions.com
California Events
California Watchable Wildlife Festivals
FARMERS' MARKETS
Sundays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Long Beach Southeast Farmers' Market
On Marina Dr., just south of Second St.
www.goodveg.org
Sundays, 9 am to 2 pm, Long Beach Sunday Market
Longfellow Elementary School playground, 3800 Olive Ave., (at Bixby Rd. and California Ave.), Long Beach 90807
www.LongBeachSundayMarket.com
Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Raw Inspiration Certified Farmers' Markets
1 World Trade Center
Long Beach
www.rawinspiration.org
Wednesdays, Local Harvest Farmers' Market
2 to 7 p.m., Long Beach
Located at Marina Vista Park near Marine Stadium (N/W end of Marine Stadium right inside the gate where the park is and the water starts). Cross streets: Appian Way and Nieto Ave.
Unique food vendors, selling barbecued, specialty, multicultural and other foods in addition to locally grown produce.
www.localharvest.org
Thursdays, 3:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Long Beach Uptown
At 46th St. and Atlantic Ave.
www.goodveg.org
Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Long Beach Downtown
Promenade North at Fifth St.
www.goodveg.org
Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon, Cerritos
Located on the east side of Park Plaza Drive between Towne Center Drive and Park Plaza West, just south of Cerritos Towne Center Shopping Center (and just north of the Performing Arts Center).
www.goodveg.org
Saturdays, 9 am to 2 pm, East Village, Long Beach
400 E. First St.
Year-round market located on First St. between Elm and Linden.
Raw Inspiration website:
www.rawinspiration.org
Related links:
Certified Farmers' Markets of Southern California:
www.farmernet.com
Southland Farmers' Market Association:
www.sfma.net
FEBRUARY 2010 EVENTS
Wednesday, February 3, Long Beach Cyclists General Meeting
Join us for February's monthly meeting, 7:17 pm.
JAX Bicycles
3000 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA
**Always the first Wednesday of each month.
Long Beach Cyclists promote cycling as a fun, valued and sustainable transportation choice in Long Beach through community, advocacy and education.
www.longbeachcyclists.com
Saturday, February 6, Birdwatching Basics
9am – 12 pm, El Dorado Nature Center
Discover the joys of birdwatching in this two-part class. Binoculars are available to borrow. Class includes materials and pocket bird guide to take home.
$10 per person (16 yrs and up)
Nature Center Family and Special Events page
Saturday, February 6, Out of the Wilds, and Into Your Garden
2- 4 pm, El Dorado Nature Center, Long Beach
Want to learn more about native and water wise gardening? Come to our free gardening class and talk with California native plant experts. First Saturday of each month.
Call for program topic.
Pre-registration required. (562) 570-1745
Nature Center Adult Events page:
www.longbeach.gov
Saturday February 6, Seal Beach Star Party (*rain cancels)
7:00 pm, Grassy area in front of Seal Beach Pier
Come join a group of dedicated volunteer astronomers as we share our powerful telescopes with the public. The main attraction for the evening will be the planet Mars. With a little luck (and weather permitting!) we'll be able to identify the Northern polar cap and some light and dark markings on the surface of the planet. During the evening we will also turn our telescopes toward some beautiful star clusters, the Orion nebula and some pretty double stars. These events are co-hosted by Bogart's Coffee House, our favorite purveyor of hot drinks and goodies to keep you warm while you are waiting for your turn at the eyepiece. Our observing site is right across the street from Bogart's which is located on Ocean Avenue just east of Main street. Here is a link for more information about Bogart's: www.bogartscoffee.com
Sunday, February 7, Open House for New and Expecting Parents
12:00-1:30 pm
Everyday Zen Relaxation Studio
3740 Atlantic Avenue
Long Beach, California 90807
562.424.2444
$10 for the Whole Family
www.everydayzenrelaxationstudio.com
Monday, February 8, An Evening with Rebecca, Intuitive Psychic
7 pm to 9 pm
Bogart's Coffee House
905 Ocean Ave.
Seal Beach, CA
562-431-2226
"At the foot of the pier"
www.BogartsCoffee.com
Are you contemplating a change in your life but you're not sure who to talk to about it? Are you feeling frustrated about our current economic situation and wonder when things are going to start looking up? Ask Rebecca!Join us for an open, informal discussion and bring your questions: ....personal, spiritual....whatever you'd like to ask. No charge!
Rebecca provides insight with compassion, humor, honesty and integrity. She is an ordained minister who has been providing spiritual insight for over 20 years.
Love offerings are deeply appreciated. Private sessions are avaialble by appointment. Call Rebecca at (562) 433-7003 or email her at rebecca@iamrebecca.com
Tuesday, February 9, Family Nightlife Walk
7 to 9 pm, El Dorado Nature Center, Long Beach
Looking for an alternative to the computer and TV? Bring the kids to the Nature Center for a naturalist-led walk on the trails.
$4 per person, pre-registration required, (562) 570-1745
Nature Center Family & Special Events page:
www.longbeach.gov
Saturday, February 13, Great Backyard Bird Count
10am –12pm, El Dorado Nature Center, Long Beach
Join us at the Nature Center to become a scientist for the day, and help count our feathery friends. The data gathered helps to determine the effects of global warming on birds.
Call (562) 570-4876 for more information.
Nature Center Family and Special Events page
Sunday, February 14, Audubon Bird Walk
Whether you’re a new birder or want to sharpen your skills, join members of El Dorado Audubon for this morning walk through the Nature Center. 8am-10am. Free Program.
Nature Center Family and Special Events page
Tuesday evenings, February 16 through March 16, Green Residential Real Estate - Best Practices
6:30-9:30 pm, CSULB
With the current movement toward a green economy and new energy-efficient housing legislation on the horizon, “green” and energy efficiency have become central real estate issues. Agents equipped with the right green knowledge and tools will meet these issues and challenges head-on with success. This course focuses on what every real estate professional needs to know about green and energy efficiency, its importance to the client, the real estate process, the economy, the environment. Real Estate professionals will be able to utilize their new-found knowledge and understanding of green and energy efficient principles to separate themselves from their competition as their communities’ green real estate professional. They will be shown value-driven strategies, with a focus on the green economy and its relationship to real estate.
More info:
www.ccpe.csulb.edu
Thursday, February 18, Common Ailments, Prevention & Treatment, with Q &A
7 to 8 pm, The class is free, held at:
Catalyst Community
430 E. First Street
Long Beach, CA
(562) 804-5625
This class will cover a wide range of situations, giving protocols for dealing with many of the common conditions we face, in a Q & A style format.
We'll go over a lot of stuff: from arthritis to vertigo (can't think of a condition starting with Z off the top of my head!), covering herbal medicines, nutrition, lifestyle changes, aromatherapy, diet, bodywork--we'll do it ALL!! Bring any questions you have (write them down so that you don't forget!), and take advantage of this open forum.
Contact: Julie James ( Julie@LongBeachHerbalist.com ) or RSVP at:
www.meetup.com/Green-Wisdom-Herbal-Studies
Facebook Page:
www.facebook.com/GreenWisdomHerbalStudies
Thursday, February 18, An Evening with Rebecca, Intuitive Psychic
7 pm to 9 pm
Bogart's Coffee House
905 Ocean Ave.
Seal Beach, CA
562-431-2226
"At the foot of the pier"
www.BogartsCoffee.com
Are you contemplating a change in your life but you're not sure who to talk to about it? Are you feeling frustrated about our current economic situation and wonder when things are going to start looking up? Ask Rebecca!Join us for an open, informal discussion and bring your questions: ....personal, spiritual....whatever you'd like to ask. No charge!
Rebecca provides insight with compassion, humor, honesty and integrity. She is an ordained minister who has been providing spiritual insight for over 20 years.
Love offerings are deeply appreciated. Private sessions are avaialble by appointment. Call Rebecca at (562) 433-7003 or email her at rebecca@iamrebecca.com
Saturday, February 20, Justin Rudd's 30-Minute Beach Cleanup Day
10 a.m.
1 Granada Ave.
Long Beach, 90803
www.beachcleanup.org
Saturday, February 20, Drawing in Nature
10am – 3pm, El Dorado Nature Center
We will walk and observe, journal and photograph out on the Nature Center trails and then turn our observations into colored pencil drawings. Learn the basics of using colored pencils.
Call (562) 570-1745 for supply list.
Adults: $25 per person each session.
Nature Center Adult Events page:
www.longbeach.gov
Saturday, February 20, Smart Gardening and Composting Workshop
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Free
Learn how to turn your lawn and yard trimmings into a beneficial soil amendment. Workshops are held on the third Saturday of every month.
2929 E. Willow Street
Long Beach
Please call to enroll: (562) 570-4694.
Or email recycle@longbeach-recycles.org
Smart Gardening/Composting page (City of Long Beach):
www.longbeach-recycles.org
Saturdays, February 20 & 27, Weatherization Fundamentals
9 am – 5 pm, CSULB
Are you a contractor, handy worker or carpenter looking to transition into a career in weatherization? An architect or other professional getting involved with the LEED Green Building Rating System who is looking for a basic overview of weatherization? Or a homeowner interested in weatherizing your home and identifying and prioritizing areas with greatest energy and cost savings? The course is designed to teach fundamental weatherization theory and concepts and hands-on skills required to achieve a successful career as a weatherization technician. The course will provide you with a complete overview of the skills and concepts required in weatherizing a home. These skills can be used to complement study toward passing other energy certifications, or to serve as a base for homeowners to begin the process of weatherizing their own home
More info:
www.ccpe.csulb.edu
Sunday, February 21, Edible Landscaping Class Schedule
Six Sessions will be held: Feb 21, 28, Mar 7, 14, 21, and 28 ~ 9AM - 1PM
Location: T'sSpace - Long Beach, CA (address & payment details sent upon registration)
Tuition: $240 early registration (until 14 days prior to the first session).
$275 late registration. Space is limited and may fill quickly; early registration recommended.
Both this Edible Landscaping course and an afternoon Ecofriendly Vegetable Gardening course will be offered on the same days in Long Beach. Combined Tuition: $430 early registration, $475 late registration.
To Register: Send email to ts_space@yahoo.com
Learn more (scroll down page): www.tspaceonline.com
Tuesday, February 23, Family Nightlife Walk
7 to 9 pm, El Dorado Nature Center, Long Beach
Looking for an alternative to the computer and TV? Bring the kids to the Nature Center for a naturalist-led walk on the trails.
$4 per person, pre-registration required, (562) 570-1745
Nature Center Family & Special Events page:
www.longbeach.gov
Thursdays, February 25 through March 18, Green Gardening: Drought Tolerance and Sustainability in the Landscape
Offered through CSULB's College of Continuing and Professional Education
Course description
ONGOING:
Aquarium of the Pacific
Visit this page to view events throughout the year:
www.aquariumofpacific.org
Bixby Knolls Strollers/Walking Group
Meets every Saturday morning 7:30 a.m.
It’s A Grind Coffee House, 4245 Atlantic Avenue
For more details email:
blair@bixbyknollsinfo.com
www.bixbyknollsinfo.com
EcoLink Meetings, Monthly
Eco-Link meets the last Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the Unitarian Church (5450 E. Atherton St.), just west of Bellflower Blvd. Find out what other environmental and social justice groups are doing in the Long Beach area.
For meeting details, go to www.ecolink4us.org and click on icon at bottom right of page: "Join EcoLink Meetings."
El Dorado Nature Center
Visit the El Dorado Nature Center website to see special events:
Nature Center homepage:
www.longbeach.gov
Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust Meetings, Ongoing Every Other Month (Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov.)
The Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust meets the last Tuesday of every other month at the Belmont Shores Home Park clubhouse on Loynes Drive (next to the Gaslamp). For more information go to:
www.lcwlandtrust.org
Neighborhood Cleanup Events/City of Long Beach
Visit this website:
www.litterfreelb.org
Save Our Beach
Visit website below to see dates of ongoing beach cleanup events for areas in Southern California.
www.saveourbeach.org
Sierra Club (Long Beach chapter)
Visit website to view days and times of hikes and other activities for Long Beach:
www.angeles.sierraclub.org
MARCH 2010
Saturday, March 6, Arbor Day Tree Planting
10 am to 12 pm, El Dorado Nature Center
Join Nature Center staff and volunteers to celebrate Arbor Day. We’ll be planting California native trees along our newly restored stream. Space is limited to 50 people,Pre-registration is mandatory. Must be at least 10 years and older. Free program. Service hours available. Call 562-570-1745 to register.
Nature Center Family and Special Events page
Saturday, March 6, Out of the Wilds, and Into Your Garden
2- 4 pm, El Dorado Nature Center, Long Beach
Want to learn more about native and water wise gardening? Come to our free gardening class and talk with California native plant experts. First Saturday of each month.
Call for program topic.
Pre-registration required. (562) 570-1745
Nature Center Adult Events page:
www.longbeach.gov
Saturday, March 27, Drawing in Nature
10am – 3pm, El Dorado Nature Center
We will walk and observe, journal and photograph out on the Nature Center trails and then turn our observations into colored pencil drawings. Learn the basics of using colored pencils.
Call (562) 570-1745 for supply list.
Adults: $25 per person each session.
Nature Center Adult Events page:
www.longbeach.gov
APRIL
Saturday, April 10, Solar Grand Prix
9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Good Neighbor Park (El Dorado Park)
2800 Studebaker Road, Long Beach
Solar vehicle race, sustainability fair, electric vehicle expo
www.longbeach.gov
Saturday, April 17, Building Backyard Habitats
10am –12pm, El Dorado Nature Center, Long Beach
Have you ever wanted to bring the Nature Center home? Well now you can. Discover how to turn your backyard into a wonderful wildlife habitat that will attract butterflies, birds and critters of all sizes. Also learn how you can be a “Good Neighbor” by following simple rules to keep pesky wildlife from moving in. After completing your training you’ll be ready to get your yard certified as a wildlife habitat from the National Wildlife Federation. Pre-registration is required. $5 per person
Nature Center Family and Special Events page
MAY
Wednesdays, May 12 through June 30, Green and Sustainable Building Certificate Program
Offered through CSULB's College of Continuing and Professional Education
Program description
Schedule and fees