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EVENTS
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.
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
OC Green Guide Events:
Los Angeles Area Green Events:
www.californiagreensolutions.com
California Events
California Watchable Wildlife Festivals
www.cawatchablewildlife.org
Wildflower Hotlines and Viewing Sites
Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve: www.parks.ca.gov
Anza-Borrego State Park: www.parks.ca.gov
Bureau of Land Management: www.blm.gov
Theodore Payne Hotline (March through May): www.theodorepayne.org
MAY 2008
Thursdays, May 1 and 8, Discover the Stars
7:30-9 p. m., El Dorado Nature Center
Have fun learning about the night sky and our place in the universe. Join us for a fun class learning about constellations, star life cycles, the possibility of extraterrestrial life and how to buy or make a telescope.
*Field trip Saturday, May 10, $15 per person.
Nature Center page:
www.longbeach.gov
Friday, May 2, First Fridays in Bixby Knolls
"The mission of First Fridays is to promote and support local artists and musicians by providing them with an outlet to showcase their work. Every first Friday night of the month, participating Bixby Knolls businesses will unite to promote local artists and musicians through extended operating hours. In doing so we hope to encourage a dialogue between businesses, artists and the community."
Visit this website to see details:
www.firstfridayslongbeach.com
Saturday, May 3, 5th District Solar Energy Conference & Tour
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
El Dorado Senior Center
2800 Studebaker Road
Long Beach, CA 90815
The Solar Conference 2008 will include a panel discussion, workshops and a tour of solar powered homes. Space is limited on the tour, so people are encouraged to call the 5th Council District Office to reserve a space on the bus.
For more information, please read the press release:
www.longbeach.gov
Download the Conference Agenda
Contact: Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske
(562) 570-6932
E-mail: district5@longbeach.gov
Saturday, May 3, Turtle Show
10am – 3pm
El Dorado Nature Center
From small to large, turtles from all over the world will be displayed by members of the Southern California Turtle and Tortoise Club.
Nature Center page:
www.longbeach.gov
Saturday, May 3, Out of the Wilds, and Into Your Garden
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
El Dorado Nature Center
7550 E. Spring St.
Long Beach CA 90815
(562)570-1745
Nature Center page:
www.longbeach.gov
Want to learn more about native and water wise gardening? Come to a free gardening class and talk with California native plant experts.
First Saturday of each month. Pre-registration required.
Call for program topic.
Saturday, May 3, Star Night at Seal Beach Pier
Held in conjunction with Bogart's Coffee House. The sun sets at 7:40 that night, so the start time for viewing will be ~ 8:00 p. m. The "star" of the show will be Saturn, along with a few star clusters and some starry-eyed visitors. Michael Beckage and other astronomers will be providing telescopes for viewing the skies.
Location: On the grassy area next to the beginning of the pier. Seal Beach.
www.discoverthestars.net
www.bogartscoffee.com
Sunday, May 4, Weaving Baskets, Weaving Stories
1 pm – 4 pm
El Dorado Nature Center
Family Class, $5 per person.
Spend a glorious and relaxing afternoon by the Lake learning to weave baskets and listening to stories of long ago.
Nature Center page:
www.longbeach.gov
Thursday, May 8, Dominguez Gap Wetlands Grand-Opening Event
7:45 a.m., Shuttle service provided to location, which is adjacent to the Los Angeles River in North Long Beach.
Download pdf invitation
Thursday, May 8 (and May 1), Discover the Stars
7:30-9 p. m., El Dorado Nature Center
Have fun learning about the night sky and our place in the universe. Join us for a fun class learning about constellations, star life cycles, the possibility of extraterrestrial life and how to buy or make a telescope.
*Field trip Saturday, May 10, $15 per person.
Nature Center page:
www.longbeach.gov
Saturday, May 10, Nature/Bird Walks
Gum Grove Park, Seal Beach, 8 a.m.
For location info, visit the Los Cerritos Wetlands website:
www.lcwlandtrust.org
Saturday, May 10, Nature by Kayak
9 a.m. to noon. Off-site, Aquarium of the Pacific class held at Newport Bay Wildlife Preserve.
Cost: $58 per person
$53 for Aquarium members
Kayak included. Instruction on basic kayaking and a naturalist-guided expedition to learn about the plants, geologic features, archaeological sites, marine biology and the fascinating history of the Bay. Both double and single kayaks are available.
Ages: Must be at least 11 years old, under 16 years old must be enrolled with an adult.
RSVP: (562) 951-1630
AOP "Nature by Kayak" page:
www.aquariumofpacific.org
Saturday, May 10, Rollin' Down the River
10am – Noon, El Dorado Nature Center
May is National Bike Month. Join us on an eco-friendly tour of the San Gabriel River. We’ll view the birds, learn about the history of the land and explore other ways to live a more healthy sustainable life. Program will culminate with a river cleanup. Bring your bikes and a light snack.
Nature Center page:
www.longbeach.gov
Saturday, May 10, International Migratory Bird Day
10am – 3pm, El Dorado Nature Center
Tundra to Tropics: Connecting Birds, Habitats, and People. Join us, as we not only celebrate our feathered friends, but the places so many call home.
Nature Center page:
www.longbeach.gov
Saturday, May 10 , Friends of Colorado Lagoon "Estuary Explorations"
Noon to 2 p. m.
Location: At the corner of Appian Way and Colorado St. in East Long Beach
www.coloradolagoon.org
Thursday, May 15, Bike to Work Day (BTWD)
Organized by Long Beach Cyclists
Download PDF flyer: btwdflyer
Website: www.lbcyclists.org
Friday, May 16, Astronomy Open House at LBCC
7:30-9:30
www.cseligman.com
Saturday, May 17, 10:00 am, Justin Rudd's 30-Minute Beach Cleanup Day
1 Granada Ave.
Long Beach, 90803
www.beachcleanup.org
Saturday, May 17, 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
Smart Gardening/Composting page (City of Long Beach):
www.longbeach-recycles.org
Saturday, May 17, KABC's 5th Annual Clean Air Car Showcase
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: At the Pike
Six leading clean-air vehicle manufacturers will display alternative fuel cars. Industry experts will also be on-hand
to answer questions, and visitors can test drive autos on a course through downtown Long Beach.
Saturday, May 17, Sweet Treasures Home, Think Green! Buy Vintage! Fundraiser
6PM - 9PM
Sweet Treasures Home
4244 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach CA 90807
(562) 427-9200
www.sweettreasureshome.com
Sweet Treasures Home is a national donation site for Call2Recycle, an organization that collects old cell phones and batteries. If a customer brings in a cell phone or battery to donate (on the night of the fundraiser,) they will receive 30% off of their total purchase. If a customer brings in 2 or more pieces of plastic or aluminum, they will receive 15% off of their total purchase. The donation will go to Los Cerritos Elementary School "Green Collection," and will benefit the PTA.
Sunday, May 18, Nature/Bird Walks
Gum Grove Park, Seal Beach, 8 a.m.
For location info, visit the Los Cerritos Wetlands website:
www.lcwlandtrust.org
Thursday, May 22, Long Beach Green Drinks Gathering
Morry's of Naples, from 7-9:30 p.m.
5764 E. 2nd St.
(562) 433-0405
Meet in "The Backroom Wine & Cheese Bar." Happy hour menu will be offered to Green Drinkers throughout the evening. First drink 50% off, IF you RSVP to Jenny Caronna by 5/21.
www.morrysofnaples.com
Contact: Jenny Caronna
jenny@fundraisinggreen.com
www.greendrinks.org
Informal, eco-friendly gathering of people interested in networking over drinks and food. Exchange ideas, make new friends, and enjoy a night out with others who share green passions.
Thursday, May 29, Friends of Long Beach Animals 15th Annual Benefit for the Animals
Reception: 6:30 p.m.; Performance: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 East Anaheim Street, Long Beach, featuring George Batson’s comic thriller Gift of Murder.
Why: To benefit FOLBA’S SNIP (Spay/Neuter Incentive Program),Humane Education Program, and Medical and Toy Fund for Shelter Animals
Details: Silent auction, Chinese auction, dine-out raffle, door prize, music by Ralph Brunson, Hero to the Animals Award recipient honored.
Contact: June Walkington, Event Coordinator, (562) 988-7647
Ticket information: (562) 988-7647 or www.folba.org (Events Page)
Saturday, May 31, Soular Mixer
Place: Viento y Agua Cafe
4007 E. 4th Street (corner of 4th and Termino)
Time: 6-930pm
Event: 'Soular Mixer,' a local renewable energy group, is raising funds to bring solar electricity to rural Nicaragua. There will be live music, raffles, prizes, a silent auction, organic espresso, great food, etc.
Aquarium of the Pacific, Ongoing Events
Visit this page to view events throughout the year:
www.aquariumofpacific.org
Eco-Link Meetings, Ongoing-Monthly
Eco-Link meets the last Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the Unitarian Church on Atherton, just west of Bellflower Blvd. Find out what other environmental and social justice groups are doing in the Long Beach area.
El Dorado Nature Center, Ongoing Events
Visit this El Dorado Nature Center page to see special events:
www.longbeach.gov
Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust Meetings, Ongoing Every Other Month (Jan., March, May, July, Aug., 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/Ongoing
Visit this website:
www.litterfreelb.org
Save Our Beach, Ongoing
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
JUNE 2008 EVENTS...coming...
Look for info on the Lavender Festival held at the 123 Farm in Cherry Valley each weekend this June. More details soon!!!
PREVIOUS 2008 EVENTS (archives coming...)
FEBRUARY 2008
Friday, Feb.1, First Fridays in Bixby Knolls
"The mission of First Fridays is to promote and support local artists and musicians by providing them with an outlet to showcase their work. Every first Friday night of the month, participating Bixby Knolls businesses will unite to promote local artists and musicians through extended operating hours. In doing so we hope to encourage a dialogue between businesses, artists and the community."
Visit this website to see details:
www.firstfridayslongbeach.com
Saturday, February 2, Neighborhood Street Cleanup
10 a.m.-noon, sponsored by the Aquarium of the Pacific
Help the ocean, and get a FREE admission ticket to the Aquarium of the Pacific by participating in the annual street cleanup. The Aquarium invites the public to join them at Cesar E. Chavez Park in Long Beach to help stop trash from entering into the Pacific Ocean. In Long Beach and many other cities, trash and runoff that enter storm drains go directly into the ocean. To help stop this from happening, the Aquarium is organizing this cleanup effort and encouraging Southland residents to help reduce ocean pollution by also picking up trash in their own neighborhoods throughout the year. The goal of the program is to teach participants of all ages that cleaning up trash in our cities actually keeps it from polluting our region's rivers, beaches, and ocean. In exchange for a bag of trash collected at the Aquarium's street cleanup location, each participant will receive a free ticket to the Aquarium, valid for one year. Bags, gloves, refreshments, and a spirit of camaraderie will be provided.
Location: Cesar E. Chavez Park, 401 Golden Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info: (562) 590-3100 and www.aquariumofpacific.org
Saturday, February 9, Nature/Bird Walks
Gum Grove Park, Seal Beach, 8 a.m.
For location info, visit the Los Cerritos Wetlands website:
Sunday, February 10, Audubon Bird Walk
8-10 am, El Dorado Nature Center
Saturday, February 16, Winter Bird Festival and Great Backyard Bird Count
9 a.m.-3p.m.
Celebrate the amazing lives and birds at Colorado Lagoon. Along with fun activities, music and exhibits join us and many others in counting the birds we find in our neighborhoods.
Saturday, Feb. 16, 10: 00 am, Justin Rudd's 30-Minute Beach Cleanup Day
1 Granada Ave.
Long Beach, 90803
http://www.beachcleanup.org/
Saturday, February 16, Composting Workshop
10:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
2929 E. Willow Street
Long Beach
http://www.longbeach-recycles.org/home/index.htm
Saturday, February 16, Aura Reading/Chakra Balancing
12 noon to 7 p.m., The Shore Apothecarie, Belmont Shore
Get your aura photo taken, meet new people, visit The Shore Apothecarie. Teri Collette will also be doing chakra balancing: 15 minutes for $30
Aura readings: small report $35, long report $45
Call to make appointment.
The Shore Apothecarie
4814 E. Second St., L.B.
(562) 439-4449
Sunday, February 17, Nature/Bird Walks
Gum Grove Park, Seal Beach, 8 a.m.
For location info, visit the Los Cerritos Wetlands website:
http://www.lcwlandtrust.org/news.htm
Wednesday, February 20, Lunar Eclipse
See blog posting on 2/19/08 to learn more.
http://longbeachgreenguide.blogspot.com
Friday-Sunday, February 22-24, Health Freedom Expo
Long Beach Convention Center
300 E. Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach 90802
Hours:
Friday 10 am-7 pm
Saturday 10 am-7 pm
Sunday 10 am-6 pm
Admission: Single day $15, Weekend $25
For more information, visit the Health Freedom Expo website:
http://www.healthfreedomexpo.com
Saturday/Sunday, February 23-24, Building the Natural Healthy Way, Two-day Seminar
Bau-Biologie
18006 Sky Park Circle, Suite 207
Irvine, CA 92614
Prerequisites recommended. Advance registration required. $350
http://www.buildingbiology.net/ibe111bunahe1.html
Monday, February 25 (for six weeks through March 31), 2nd St. Walkers New!!!
6:30 p.m. walk Second St.
RAIN OR SHINE - EACH MON.
- several pace groups
- walk as many laps as you can in the hour
- dogs welcome, baby strollers welcome
- FREE to participate
- bring $5 if you want to be in the jackpot drawing
- all ages welcome
- each lap is 1 mile
http://www.justinrudd.com/walkers.html
Tuesday, Feb 26, Community Dinners for a Healthy Planet
The last Tuesday of the month is a vegetarian potluck and celebration of new
friends and community. Bring your own place setting and food for 5.
6:30-9 p.m., pre-registration required.
http://www.longbeach.gov/naturecenter/adult_enrichment.asp
Thursday, Feb. 28th, Long Beach Green Drinks gathering
The Gaslamp, from 7-9:30 p.m.
6251 E. PCH, (at the corner of PCH and Loynes)
Contact: Jenny Caronna
jenny@fundraisinggreen.com
http://www.greendrinks.org
Informal, eco-friendly gathering of anyone interested in networking over drinks and food.
Aquarium of the Pacific, Ongoing Events
Visit this page to view events throughout the year:
http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/newsevents/
Eco-Link Meetings, Ongoing-Monthly
Eco-Link meets the last Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the Unitarian Church on Atherton, just west of Bellflower Blvd. Find out what other environmental and social justice groups are doing in the Long Beach area.
El Dorado Nature Center
Visit this El Dorado Nature Center page to see ongoing events:
http://www.longbeach.gov/park/facilities/parks/el_dorado_nature_center/family_n_special_events.asp
Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust Meetings, Ongoing Every Other Month (Jan., March, May, July, Aug., 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: http://www.lcwlandtrust.org
Neighborhood Cleanup Events/City of Long Beach/Ongoing
Visit this website:
http://www.litterfreelb.org/community_involvement/index.shtml#eventschedule
Save Our Beach, Ongoing
Visit website below to see dates of ongoing beach cleanup events for areas in Southern California.
http://www.saveourbeach.org/
Sierra Club (Long Beach chapter)
Visit website to view times and days of hikes and other activities:
http://angeles.sierraclub.org/longbch/
MARCH 2008
Saturday, March 1, Sustainable Seafood Day
Aquarium of the Pacific, 9 a.m. to 5 pm.
The Aquarium of the Pacific invites the public to learn how to help our oceans one bite at a time at its fourth annual Sustainable Seafood Day. Learn all about cooking environmentally friendly seafood dishes and how your seafood consumption choices can help save our seas. Enjoy seafood tastings in the Aquarium's Great Hall, watch as local chefs do sustainable seafood cooking demonstrations, take home recipes, and visit booths by organizations that promote sustainable seafood practices. Complete sustainable seafood meals will be available for purchase in the Aquarium's Café Scuba.
Cost: General Admission--$20.95 adult (12+), $17.95 senior (62+), $11.95 child (3-11), and free for Aquarium members and children under the age of three
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info: (562) 590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org
Friday, March 7, First Fridays in Bixby Knolls
"The mission of First Fridays is to promote and support local artists and musicians by providing them with an outlet to showcase their work. Every first Friday night of the month, participating Bixby Knolls businesses will unite to promote local artists and musicians through extended operating hours. In doing so we hope to encourage a dialogue between businesses, artists and the community."
Visit this website to see details:
www.firstfridayslongbeach.com
Saturday, March 8, Nature/Bird Walks
Gum Grove Park, Seal Beach, 8 a.m.
For location info, visit the Los Cerritos Wetlands website:
Saturday, March 8, Community Tree Planting
Where: 6th and Santiago Ave., Long Beach, 90814
Time: 9 a.m. to noon (please arrive at 8:45 to sign-in)
Join Citizen Forester Brett Beck as he continues to beautify his Long Beach neighborhood. Last fall, Brett and his community planted magnolia and Australian willow trees on six city blocks. Now, he will lead another community planting on the parkway bordering Alamitos Heights and Little Rec Park. Group will be planting 30 Southern Magnolia and Sweetshade trees. Come out and be a part of the fun!
Meet near the corner of 6th St. and Santiago Ave. Follow the TreePeople signs!
What to Bring: Wear comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty and closed-toe shoes. Don’t forget a water bottle, sunhat, sunscreen and your positive energy.
For more information or to sign up, contact Brett Beck @ 562-233-6945
Or: brett.beck@verizon.net.
Thursday March 13 to Sunday March 16, Natural Products Expo West Added 3/11/08!!!
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Anaheim Convention Center
800 W. Katella Ave
Anaheim, CA 92802
www.expowest.com
Friday, March 14, Astronomy Open House at LBCC
7:30-9:30
www.cseligman.com
Saturday, March 15, 10: 00 am, Justin Rudd's 30-Minute Beach Cleanup Day
1 Granada Ave.
Long Beach, 90803
www.beachcleanup.org
Sunday, March 16, Nature/Bird Walks
Gum Grove Park, Seal Beach, 8 a.m.
For location info, visit the Los Cerritos Wetlands website:
Tues., March 18, Building Green: Home Design and Construction Seminar
6:30 pm-9 pm, CSULB Bldg. FNS, Room 204, Fee $35
Presenter: Steve Glenn, Founder and CEO of LivingHomes LLC
California State University, Long Beach, University & College Extension Services (UCES)
To learn more:
www.uces.csulb.edu
To enroll:
www.uces.csulb.edu
Wednesday, March 19-Saturday, March 22, LBCC 36th Annual Plant Sale
Presented by Horticulture Club, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
1305 E. Pacific Coast Highway
*Free parking in student lots 1 and 2 off of Orange Ave.
(562) 938-3192
http://lbcchorticultureclub.homestead.com//docs/plant_sale_2008.pdf
http://lbcchorticultureclub.homestead.com
Thursday, March. 27th, Long Beach Green Drinks gathering
Morry's of Naples, from 7-9:30 p.m. New venue!
5764 E. 2nd St.
(562) 433-0405
Meet in "The Backroom Wine & Cheese Bar. "
www.morrys.com/backroom.html
Contact: Jenny Caronna
jenny@fundraisinggreen.com
www.greendrinks.org
Informal, eco-friendly gathering of people interested in networking over drinks and food. Exchange ideas, make new friends, and enjoy a night out with others who share green passions.
Saturday, March 29, Endangered Species Habitat Restoration Day
Seal Beach Wildlife Refuge, 9 a.m. to noon
Help save endangered birds from extinction with the Aquarium of the Pacific. The Aquarium invites you to enjoy a morning outdoors helping to restore the nesting habitat for endangered species of birds during their annual Endangered Species Habitat Restoration Day. Participants will be removing the non-native grasses from the habitat. The event will take place at the Seal Beach Wildlife Refuge located on the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station. Please RSVP if you are interested in participating.
Cost: Free
Location: Seal Beach Wildlife Refuge (directions to be provided when participants RSVP)
RSVP required: (562) 590-3100
Info: www.aquariumofpacific.org
Saturday, March 29, Househsold Hazardous Waste/E-Waste/Universal Waste Roundup
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Veteran's Stadium
5000 Lew Davis Street
Long Beach
www.longbeach-recycles.org
Saturday, March 29, Lights Out America
8 p.m.-9 p.m.
Lights Out America and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) are coming together on 3/29 for "Earth Hour": the simple action of turning off the lights for one hour to deliver a powerful message about the need for action on global warming. Learn more by visiting this website:
www.lightsoutamerica.org
Aquarium of the Pacific, Ongoing Events
Visit this page to view events throughout the year:
www.aquariumofpacific.org
Eco-Link Meetings, Ongoing-Monthly
Eco-Link meets the last Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the Unitarian Church on Atherton, just west of Bellflower Blvd. Find out what other environmental and social justice groups are doing in the Long Beach area.
El Dorado Nature Center
Visit this El Dorado Nature Center page to see special events:
www.longbeach.gov
Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust Meetings, Ongoing Every Other Month (Jan., March, May, July, Aug., 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/Ongoing
Visit this website:
www.litterfreelb.org
Save Our Beach, Ongoing
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
APRIL 2008
Friday, April 4, First Fridays in Bixby Knolls
"The mission of First Fridays is to promote and support local artists and musicians by providing them with an outlet to showcase their work. Every first Friday night of the month, participating Bixby Knolls businesses will unite to promote local artists and musicians through extended operating hours. In doing so we hope to encourage a dialogue between businesses, artists and the community."
Visit this website to see details:
www.firstfridayslongbeach.com
Sunday, April 6, Annual Open House at Prisk Native Garden
Spectacular wildflower blooms await this year at Prisk Native Garden's
annual Open House on Sunday, April 6, from 10-2 p.m.
On grounds of Prisk Elementary School, 2375 Fanwood Ave., Long Beach,
90815. (Across the street from Stanford Middle School, corner Albury
and Los Arcos). Admission free. Donations accepted.
Contact: Mike Letteriello
Letteriello@charter.net.
Saturday, April 12, Nature/Bird Walks
Gum Grove Park, Seal Beach, 8 a.m.
For location info, visit the Los Cerritos Wetlands website:
www.lcwlandtrust.org
Saturday, April 12 through Sunday, April 13, The Green Living Expo
Los Angeles Convention Center, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
1201 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Exhibits, workshops, seminars, organic foods and beverages, eco-fashion show, kids' area, music and more.
www.thegreenlivingexpo.com
Wednesday, April 16, Organic Valley Fundraiser for Heifer International
Celebrate the earth, one dinner at a time.
Organic Valley Family of Farms, Heifer International, Jane Kaczmarek, actor, and Evan Kleiman, host of KCRW's Good Food, invite you to take part in the 2008 Earth Dinner fundraiser for Heifer International.
6:30 pm - Cocktails and Exhibition Viewing
7:30 pm - Dinner
Location: Fowler Museum at UCLA*
Join others for an evening of food and fun with a menu of local, seasonal, and organic ingredients presented by Chef T. Nicolas Peter of The Little Door Restaurant.
$125 per person
Tickets going fast! RSVP today.
Online at: www.heifer.org
Or call Judith Velasco at 501-907-2936.
Friday, April 18 through Saturday, April 19, Friends of Colorado Lagoon Earth Day Events
Second annual, two-day event for all ages.
Friday, 8 a.m. to noon: Collecting and returning marine animals to habitat. Friday night will be an evening of eco-presentations touching on different Lagoon-related topics. Saturday, starting at 10 am, wetland cleanup and educational displays, nature walks and games throughout the day. Free.
Location: At the corner of Appian Way and Colorado St. in East Long Beach
www.coloradolagoon.org
Friday, April 18, Astronomy Open House at LBCC
7:30-9:30
www.cseligman.com
Saturday, April 19, Let's Teach Them to Care!
12 noon, Hands on pot-a-plant fun for kids 2 yrs.+
Suggested donation $5
At Growing Roots, Interior Plant Pros:
3940 E. 4th St. (at Termino Ave.)
Long Beach
Call to reserve a seat:
(562) 439-8896
www.growingroots.com
Saturday, April 19, 10:00 am, Justin Rudd's 30-Minute Beach Cleanup Day
1 Granada Ave.
Long Beach, 90803
www.beachcleanup.org
Sunday, April 20, Nature/Bird Walks
Gum Grove Park, Seal Beach, 8 a.m.
For location info, visit the Los Cerritos Wetlands website:
www.lcwlandtrust.org
Tuesday, April 22, Earth Day!!!
Tuesday, April 22, Radical Cinema presents: "An Inconvenient Truth"
7 p.m.
Academy Award-winner and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Al Gore's stunning and informative documentary about global warming. If you haven't seen it yet, here's your chance. If you have seen it, bring someone who hasn't. Group discussion follows the screening.
Where: Viento y Agua Coffee House
4007 E. 4th St. at Termino Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90814
(562) 434-1182
Questions? Call Leonard: (562) 856-7515
FREE (but support a great indie coffehouse and enjoy some coffe/tea/what-have-you)
Viento y Agua offers a 10% green discount to customers who ride a bike or walk to the coffehouse in lieu of driving a car to get there
Wednesday, April 23, Got Trees? Grant Application Workshop
6 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Neighborhood Resource Center
425 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach
Call or email to reserve space:
(562) 570-1010
sharron_hinkey@longbeach.gov
*Learn about tree planting resources available.
*Learn about the types of trees that are appropriate for a site.
*Learn how to get permission to plant trees from the agency that controls a public site.
*Learn how to apply for grants and how to plant trees.
*Sign up to be a volunteer at future tree plantings.
Thursday, April 24th, Long Beach Green Drinks gathering
Morry's of Naples, from 7-9:30 p.m. New venue!
5764 E. 2nd St.
(562) 433-0405
Meet in "The Backroom Wine & Cheese Bar. "
www.morrys.com
Contact: Jenny Caronna
jenny@fundraisinggreen.com
www.greendrinks.org
Informal, eco-friendly gathering of people interested in networking over drinks and food. Exchange ideas, make new friends, and enjoy a night out with others who share green passions.
Friday, April 25, Arbor Day
Arbor Day Foundation
www.arborday.org
Friday, April 25, Soy Candle Making Class
6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., class fee is $13.00
Location:
The Daily Grind
981 Pacific Coast Hwy
Seal Beach, CA 90740
562-598-2605
Make your own natural soy candle. Includes everything you need to make one 6-8 oz. soy candle. And yummy treat from The Daily Grind!
**You can also bring your own container.
**Fee will be based on the size of the container if over 6-8 oz.
Call to make your reservations:
Kathleen Compton
(562) 715-9028
Or email: Candles@SealightSoy.com
Saturday, April 26, Bixby Knolls Tree Planting
9 a.m. – Noon
Location: It’s A Grind, 4245 Atlantic, will be the headquarters and meeting place for the event.
49 trees will be planted along the Atlantic Avenue corridor between Carson and Burlinghall. This project is part of a brand new and unique partnership between the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association, Leadership Long Beach-Class of 2008, and the City of Long Beach, Department of Public Works.
* Approximately 100 volunteers are needed to plant the trees. It’s a great way for residents to come out and celebrate Arbor Day. Some tools and supplies will be provided by Public Works, but volunteers are encouraged to bring shovels and work gloves. Interested in helping with the tree planting? Contact:
Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
(562) 595-0081
info@bixbyknolls.com
www.bixbyknollsinfo.com
Saturday, April 26, Long Beach Honors Earth Day
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Recreation Park
4900 E 7th St
Long Beach, CA 90804
Long Beach Water Dept. Earth Day page:
www.lbwater.org
Page with event details:
www.lbwater.org
Saturday, April 26, Shred-It Day
10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Marketplace Long Beach (at PCH and 2nd St.)
Secure, recycled, free shredding.
(562) 961-1975
Sunday, April 27, Long Beach Cyclists "Bike-Pool"
From downtown L.B. to the farmers' market at the Marina.
Group departs at 9:45 a.m. from the Bikestation and stops at various spots along the way. Learn more (pdf flyer): bikepool
www.lbcyclists.org
Sunday, April 27, Woven Image Benefit Concert
At 7 p.m.
Christ Lutheran Church
6500 Stearns Street (near Palo Verde)
Long Beach, 90805
Woven Image, the folk, celtic and jazz ensemble, will be giving a benefit concert on 4/27 with proceeds going to the Woven Image Sewing Institute in Hyderabad, India. Woven Image Music is comprised of pianist, composer and arranger Tom Parmeter Dyer, vocalist, composer and arranger, Carole Parmeter Dyer, percussionist Alan Cook, and cellist and bassist, Eddie Young.
Special guests for this concert include violinists Susan Rishik of the L.A. Chamber Orchestra, flautist Sharon Edmundson, vocalists Tim Edmundson, Larry Klevos, Lorrie Klevos and David Winter.
Woven Image performs songs from a wide range of styles drawing on folk, celtic, jazz and world music. Most of the songs feature vocalist Carole Parmeter Dyer, but many include singing by her husband Tom Parmeter Dyer. Included are songs with audience participation in an upbeat folk style.
Woven Image gives concerts in Southern California, the Bay Area, and California’s Central Valley, in an effort to create community and to raise money for social justice causes.
There will be a free-will offering taken at the concert.
For more information contact:
Carole Parmeter Dyer
(562) 433-9591
E-mail:
tomandcj@verizon.net
Wednesday, April 30, Environmental Awareness Fair at LBCC
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Liberal Arts Campus,
4901 E. Carsonn St., Long Beach
Tables with local "green" businesses and organizations, electric car show and vegetarian food sampling.
See 4/30 blog posting: www.longbeachgreenguide.blogspot.com
Aquarium of the Pacific, Ongoing Events
Visit this page to view events throughout the year:
www.aquariumofpacific.org
Eco-Link Meetings, Ongoing-Monthly
Eco-Link meets the last Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the Unitarian Church on Atherton, just west of Bellflower Blvd. Find out what other environmental and social justice groups are doing in the Long Beach area.
El Dorado Nature Center
Visit this El Dorado Nature Center page to see special events:
www.longbeach.gov
Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust Meetings, Ongoing Every Other Month (Jan., March, May, July, Aug., 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/Ongoing
Visit this website:
www.litterfreelb.org
Save Our Beach, Ongoing
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
