May Newsletter

05.13.10

Bike to Work Day, Bay Area
UCSF Earth Fest 2010, San Francisco

05.15.10

How to Build and Sustain Your School Garden, Berkeley

05.16.10

Digging In: Getting Your Garden Started, San Francisco
Urban Drought Solutions: Greywater, Rainwater Catchment, & Earthworks, Berkeley

05.17.10

Burlingame Second Annual Green Street Fair, Burlingame
Economies of Nature - Ecology Emerges Talk Series, San Francisco

05.18.10

Green Dream Team Panel Discussion Building a Beautiful Carbon-Neutral Home, Menlo Park
OnePercent SF Launch Party, San Francisco
Indigenous Peoples and Conservation: From Rights to Resource Management, Sausalito
Financing for Home Improvement Projects: Green FinanceSF, San Francisco

05.19.10

Why Should you Give a Tweet?, San Francisco

05.20.10

Composting and Worming Workshop, Green Zebra Environmental Action Center
Michael Moss: 2010 Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist’s Look Inside the Food Industry, San Francisco
Sustainable Communities Best Practices Forum: Bridging the Gap between Building and Urban Planning, San Francisco

05.22.10

Urban Couture Fashion Art Expo, Oakland

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Bike to Work Day is this Thursday, May 13

Why drive when you can bike? This Thursday, May 13th is Bike to Work Day, and thanks to the efforts of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition (SFBC), it’s going to be awesome! There will be several Commuter Convoys bound for Downtown SF (and the South Bay), and new commuter cyclists are encouraged to become part of these groups led by experienced cyclists. Whether you bike solo or as part of a convoy, you can pick up free snacks, fair trade certified coffee, and reusable tote bags at the 27 Energizer Stations set up across the city.

The following Energizer stops will also feature Bike Doctors, local mechanics willing to provide free basic maintenance for your bike.

7:30-9:30am: Cesar Chavez & Harrison; Ferry Building; 7th & Irving;
Market & 12th; Folsom & 7th

5 -7pm: Duboce & Market; Kearny & Washington; Ferry Building;
Howard & 8th; Fell & Masonic

Register Now to Win Valuable Prizes!

All participants are invited to enter the FREE Bike to Work Day raffle
where you could win one of THREE cool new bikes or other awesome prizes! Why not decide right now to take part in Bike to Work Day? But in case you need more time to make that commitment, you have until May 31st to register for the raffle.

Complimentary Bike Valet Downtown

Wondering how to keep your ride safe during the day because your employer doesn't provide secure bike parking? No worries! The SFBC is hosting a complimentary Bike to Work Day Valet at Market & Battery from 8am-6pm that day.

If you're looking for something fun to do after work, come to SFBC's Annual Bike Away from Work Party and Fashion Show at the Rickshaw Stop from 6-10 pm. There'll be a complimentary bicycle valet plus fabulous raffle prizes. SFBC Members avoid the $10 admission price, so join at the door ($35 annual fee).

Spring is a time to refresh and start anew, and what better way is there to find inspiration than in the great outdoors? Head to Yosemite and stay at the Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort where you will find a variety of accommodations for all budgets, a rejuvenating health spa, delicious mountain fare, group and meeting facilities at a great value, and active tours for the adventurous at heart. Use your GZ and save 10% on your lodgings.

Before you go, stop by the Alexander Book Store and pick
up some guide books to the park
as well as a refreshing good book from the Indie Bestsellers List to read. The Green Zebra guide will save you 20% of your total purchase. Add organic snacks and non-toxic body care products from the Real Food Company before you hit the road, and you’re sure to make this trip a nourishing experience for your body (inside and out) as well as your mind. Get 10% off your total purchase with your Green Zebra.

This weekend, plan to spend the day in the Mission, one our city’s sunniest neighborhoods. Grab a cup of coffee at Philz Coffee before heading to Precita Eyes Mural Tour for their 11am Mission Trails Mural Walk. Philz drip coffee is the best around and their selection is sure to wow even the most discerning of coffee drinkers. Grab a few friends or conduct a random act of kindness by using your Green Zebra to get a third cup of coffee for free when you purchase two. When you’ve gotten your caffeine fix, walk down the street to Precita Eyes where their knowledgeable guides will show you the highlights of the murals of Precita Park. You’ll receive a complimentary tour for one person with your Green Zebra.

When the tour ends, pick up a couple
of paninis at Valencia Whole Foods and enjoy a picnic in the park. Valencia Whole Foods has a wide selection of organic fruits, veggies and healthy treats that will help you create a well-rounded and delicious lunch. When you buy one grilled panini sandwich you’ll receive a second for free
with your Green Zebra.

With all your goodies in hand, head to Parque Ninos Unidos located at 23rd & Treat. It’s a great spot to soak up the sun. Plus, on Sundays you’ll catch the Free Farm Stand from 1-3pm. The Free Farm Stand is an amazing place where urban gardeners come to trade and share their locally grown organic produce with the public. Just bring a bag and pick up some great produce. The Free Farm Stand also gives away free seedlings and starter plants, and offers 30-minute workshops for those looking to start their own urban garden. Whatever you decide to do this weekend, go outside, connect with your community, and make sure to enjoy this beautiful weather while it lasts.

Send us a picture or description of your favorite San Francisco mural for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the Precita Eyes Mural Tour. Send your entries to contest@thegreenzebra.org.

Thank you all for making our Earth Day Power Hours a complete success. We were overwhelmed with the turnout and enthusiasm for our programs. Please keep sending your workshop ideas to event@thegreenzebra.org.

The end of the school year is approaching and you still don’t know what to do with the kids? Looming finals are starting to stress them out, and that family vacation you’ve been planning is turning into a logistical nightmare. Take a break! Plan a stress-free evening to remind you just how wonderful your kids are (and vice-versa). The friendly and knowledgeable staff at beautifull! in Laurel Village will hook you up with everything you need for a healthy and delicious dinner. Order any sandwich, and you’ll receive half off a second with your Green Zebra.

Then head on down to Books Inc. and spend some time browsing the aisles in search of that perfect summer read. The staff recommendations are invaluable, and you'll receive 20% off your entire purchase with your Green Zebra.

Finish the night off with two for one admission at the quaint, family- owned Vogue Theater. With such hits as Iron Man 2 gracing the big screen this month, you’re all sure to have a wonderful time!