April Newsletter

04.13.10

Solar Hot Water Basics for Residences, San Francisco

04.14.10

Oakland Earth Expo, Oakland
Volunteers at Garden for the Environment, San Francisco
Richard Andrews Solar Energy Event, Green Zebra Environmental Action Center

04.17.10

2010 Build-A-Thon, East Bay
Volunteer for a Day at Indian Valley Organic Farm and Garden, North Bay
Earth Stroll 2010, San Francisco
John Muir Earth Day Celebration, Martinez
10th Annual People’s Earth Day & Grand Opening of Ecology Education Center, San Francisco

04.19.10

Water Conservation Tips Power Hour, Green Zebra Environmental Action Center

04.20.10

The Green Family: Sustainable Living Tips Power Hour, Green Zebra Environmental Action Center
3rd Tuesday Habitat Restoration Day, Los Altos
The Institute at the Golden Gate presents: Living with Whales, Sausalito

04.21.10

A Green Home is an Efficient One Power Hour, Green Zebra Environmental Action Center
Regenerative Design and Nature Awareness: Open House, Bolinas
In Response to That Art Opening, Green Zebra Environmental Action Center
Why the World Needs to Rise to The Challenge of the Climate Crisis, San Francisco
Earth Day-- Creating a Healthy Future, Berkley

04.22.10

Growing Food in the City Power Hour, Green Zebra Environmental Action Center

04.24.10

Redwood Grove Workshop Earth Day Celebration, Los Altos
Berkeley Earth Day, Berkeley
Ghiradelli Square Earth Day, San Francisco

04.25.10

Commonweal Gardens Open House and Tour, Bolinas

04.28.10

Green Living Project, San Francisco

05.13.10

The Green Edge: Differentiating Your Business and Improving Your Bottom Line, Green Zebra Environmental Action Center.

To find out about more great green events in the Bay Area
click here.

The 40th anniversary of Earth Day is coming up next Thursday, April 22nd, but chances are that with April 15th occurring this week, before
you can start paying attention to Mother Nature, you’ve had to focus on paying Uncle Sam. So…you shop green, eat local and organic, and live in the Bay Area for its progressive attitude on sustainability, but have you given much thought about where your money sleeps at night?

New Resource Bank develops expertise in clean technology, green buildings and green consumer products to fund companies and projects for the green economy. At the same time, they provide everyday clients with the convenience of free ATM access at any bank’s ATM, plus convenient and efficient electronic banking. Enjoying great service plus banking more consistently with their values allow New Resource Bank clients to turn their money into new resources for their community.

Green Benefits provided to New Resource Bank customers include:

• Community Rewards: Earn money for Reward Partners with every swipe of your debit card
• Innovative Products: Earn attractive rates on Solar CDs, and grow your money pure from the sun
• Save Trees: Go electronic by using free Bill Pay and Online Statements
• Bank with Values: New Resource Bank is a founding member of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values

Visit www.newresourcebank.com to learn more.

And here’s a reason to feel especially good about what you’re up to this Earth Day! Mention GreenZebra when opening a new account at New Resource, and they’ll donate $20 to Baykeeper, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting San Francisco Bay from pollution.

Think Green, Bank Green.

Sustainability is the key to saving

our natural resources, so it's only right that we all try to pick up some skills to help lighten our impact on the environment. Allow Green Zebra to help you embrace a more sustainable lifestyle. This month Her Majesty's Secret Beekeeper will be offering beginner classes on urban beekeeping that will cover topics such as installing your packaged bees, inspecting the honeybee colony, and how it all works. Receive a complimentary beekeeping class when you show your Green Zebra pass.

Handmade crafts are another source of sustainability, and they're fun to make, too! The Urban Fauna Studio supplies the organic yarn, dyes, wool, and knitting tools that you will need to get crafty, as well as the classes to teach you how to do it. This month, learn how to use an Inkle loom, how to use mushrooms to dye yarn, or how to crochet small stuffed animals by using the Japanese art of knitting, known as Amigurumi. Present your Green Zebra and save $20 on a purchase of $100 or more, or receive a complimentary cotton tote bag with the purchase of $50 or more.

And, as a little treat to reward yourself for the lengths you go to make your lifestyle sustainable, pick up a free cup of individually brewed coffee at Ritual Coffee Roasters with the purchase of a 3/4 lb. of beans when you present your Green Zebra. Good job- way to show your love for the Earth!

Not only does San Francisco offer a broad range of amazing places to
eat and drink, but fortunately many of them have a strong local, organic,
and sustainable perspective. When we look for restaurants to include in
our book each year, we follow restaurant e-columnist Marcia Gagliardi of tablehopper.com for inspiration. That’s why we’re excited to tell you
about the release of Marcia’s first guide to San Francisco restaurants and
a very special promotion. This month only, you can purchase a 2010
Green Zebra guide and The Tablehopper’s Guide to Dining and
Drinking in San Francisco: Find the Right Spot for Every Occasion
for only $30. The handy Tablehopper guidebook features over 580

reviews, organizing the book into locations for every occasion. So if it’s
time to take your kids or your parents out to dinner, or you just need the perfect restaurant to dish about your breakup, the Tablehopper has just
the place for you.

Not only will the reviews below leave your mouth watering, but the
Green Zebra discounts make them quite irresistible ($75 in total)!

**All the reviews below used with permission from The Tablehopper’s Guide to Dining
and Drinking in San Francisco: Find the Right Spot for Every Occasion by Ten Speed
Press.

Dynamo Donuts $

Flavors include much-discussed maple-
bacon-apple number, but the chocolate
spice one is my little troublemaker.
There’s also lemon pistachio, banana
dulce de leche, salted caramel, a Monte
Cristo version, and all kinds of rotating
flavors that make you say “I’d like that
one, and that one, oh, and that one,
please and thanks.”
GreenZebra Discount: Purchase a donut, receive
a cup of Four Barrel coffee on us!

The Little Chihuahua $

Great neighborhood taqueria that is one step above the usual quality level, with Niman Ranch meats, sustainable seafood, and fresh ingredients. The cult burrito here is the fried plantain with black beans, and I love that I can order a super baby size, which is still pretty grande. Tortilla soup is quality, ditto on the kickin’ salsas (the habanero one rules).

GreenZebra Discount: Order one entrée, receive 50% off a second one of equal or lesser value

Mission Pie $

Whether you want fruit pie, savory pie, tarts, or even vegan pie, you’ve found your pie place. Summertime fruit has found one of its better showcases here. It has a rustic and homey interior made from reclaimed materials, and not only does the produce come from nearby farms, but there is also a strong community-minded approach to everything they do here. It’s pie you can feel really, really good about eating. Well, kind of.

GreenZebra Discount: Complimentary slice of delicious seasonal pie!

Samovar Tea Lounge $-$$

Feeling a little Zen? Bountiful tea service (go English, Russian, Chinese, or Japanese) can be ordered with fresh and light dishes ranging from quiches and salads to jook (a comforting Chinese porridge) and sandwiches (including good curry egg salad). It’s also very vegetarian-friendly. Such exotic teas–take your pick. GreenZebra Discount: Complimentary coconut rice pudding with purchase of two pots of tea.

Come to one of Green Zebra’s Earth Week Power Hour events (free lunch to the first 20 RSVPs), mention the newsletter and be entered into a contest to win 2 tickets to the California Academy of Sciences.

Thanks to all of last month’s contest entries. We were so proud to hear about so many people participating in Earth Hour this year.

Mother Nature is a beautiful thing. She provides us with shelter, nourishment, and energy that should never be taken for granted. In honor of Earth Day, help your children connect with the environment by visiting Coyote Point Museum. This year marks their third annual Earth Day celebration and it's sure to be a hit with the kids. The celebration, which lasts from noon to 5pm, features animal showings, hands-on science activities, and a special
focus on sustainable practices that you can implement at home. This Earth Day at Coyote Point Museum is focused on educating visitors about sustainability and urban farming.
By the end of the celebration, you will know where your food comes from, how it's grown, and how to make earth-friendly food choices. You’ll even learn how to practice urban farming at home! So come on out and get inspired to help maintain Earth's beauty for generations to come. Use your Green Zebra to receive 1 free admission with the purchase of
1 adult ticket.

If museums aren't your thing, consider taking your children on a farm tour at Hidden Villa in Los Altos Hills? There will be plenty of hands-on experiences to excite and educate them about the importance of farms and gardens. During the tour they will be able to taste a root, touch a wool sweater on the hoof, and meet some cows. It'll definitely be a unique experience that they’ll remember for the rest of their lives. Use your Green Zebra guide to receive 1 complimentary child's weekend Farm Tour with advanced registration and a complimentary day parking pass.

Want to visit all these places, but have no car? No worries-- reserve one for the day from City CarShare. There's no deposit or commitment to make. Just sign up, choose the car you want, and go. It's that simple. Plus, trips cost as little as $6.75 an hour. Pretty reasonable, isn’t it? Use the Green Zebra guidebook when you sign up for a ShareLocal or SharePlus plan, and they'll give you $30 in driving credits.

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Just $30 for both guides!