SF Bay Climate Tech: Dec 18 - Jan 1
The inaugural mid-peninsula climate happy hour, a wood preservation workshop, our annual survey, and more upcoming events
Hi friends,
Happy holidays! If you do one thing this week, please fill out our annual survey! It’s a huge help to us in growing the newsletter next year. It’s a bit quieter as we approach the New Year, especially in SF itself, but there are still some great events this week.
Here are our picks:
On Tuesday (today!), head to the 🍻Inaugural Mid Peninsula Climate Happy Hour at Molly O’s in San Carlos. This is the first one of the series, and promises to be a great start to a new Bay Area community.
If you happen to be a bit farther afield in Sacramento on Tuesday, swing by the 🌊 Sactown Ocean Happy Hour to talk all things oceanic.
Join REAP Climate Center in Alameda on Thursday at the 🪵 Shou Sugi Ban Solstice Workshop for a guided workshop on nature-based wood preservation by fire on the longest night of the year.
As always, scroll down for the full list of upcoming events.
Cheers,
The Climate Tech Cities Team
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Events This Week
🍻Inaugural Mid Peninsula Climate Happy Hour: Tue, Dec 19
🌍 In-Person Climate Circles with Inabel: Tue, Dec 19
🌊 Sactown Ocean Happy Hour: Tue, Dec 19
🪵 Shou Sugi Ban Solstice Workshop: Thu, Dec 21
🌳 Community Planting with Our City Forest: Sat, Dec 23
Read on for more details about this week’s happenings and upcoming events this month
Upcoming Events
💩 Urban Composting Workshops: Sat, Jan 6
🌻 Community Seed Exchange & Potluck: Sat, Jan 6
💦 Napa County Groundwater Sustainability Agency: Public Workshop on Workplans: Tue, Jan 9
🗣️ All I Want is $100 Billion to Fight Climate Change: Tue, Jan 9
♻️ Recology San Francisco Public Tour: Wed, Jan 10
🧑🌾 Vallejo Project's Unity Garden Tree Workshop: Sat, Jan 13
🗣️ Personal Sustainability Discussion & Lunch: Sun, Jan 14
💲 Mt.Hamilton/Bastiat Society - David Friedman on Climate Change: Tue, Jan 16
🥂 BERC Alumni Gala: Fri, Jan 19
🗣️ WCS Talks: Sat, Jan 20
🍻 People over Plastic Happy Hour: Wed, Jan 24
☕️ UC Davis GTI's 9th Annual Colloquium: Tea in a Changing World: Thu, Jan 25
🃏 Climate Fresk Workshop: Climate Change in a Game of Cards: Sun, Jan 28
Event Details
🍻 Inaugural Mid Peninsula Climate Happy Hour
When: Tue, Dec 19th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Molly Os, San Carlos
Designed for all 'Climate Fixers' to socialize, network, and discuss climate-related solutions — open to a broad range of participants including companies, investors, activists, and the general public. The venue is an Irish Pub, conveniently located near public transportation, and the event encourages sharing ideas across different domains to foster collaboration for climate action.
🌍 In-Person Climate Circles with Inabel
When: Tue, Dec 19th from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Where: Boulder Creek Branch Library, 13390 West Park Avenue, Boulder Creek, CA
Join an online Climate Circle hosted by One Resilient Earth and inabel Uytiepo. This supportive space allows community members to share their emotions and experiences related to the climate crisis, promoting mutual understanding and building community. All interested community members are welcome to participate, regardless of their background or profession. The Climate Circles are offered free of charge and take place weekly on Tuesdays from 4-5pm Pacific Time. Drop-ins are welcome.
🌊 Sactown Ocean Happy Hour
When: Tue, Dec 19th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Where: Der Biergarten, 2332 K Street, Sacramento, CA
Sactown Ocean is a networking group bringing together people in the Sacramento area that work in ocean-related sectors such as aquaculture and fisheries, shipping, offshore renewables, conservation, and more. If you're an ocean scientist, policy maker, researcher, engineer, entrepreneur, or anyone else interested in the ocean and how it might be used to address climate change, this event is for you! Come meet other people, exchange ideas, and share some sea stories. Reservations not required, just show-up!
🪵 Shou Sugi Ban Solstice Workshop
When: Thu, Dec 21st from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: REAP Climate Center, 2133 Tynan Avenue, Alameda, CA
Join us for a hands-on Shou Sugi Ban workshop at the REAP Climate Center to learn the ancient Japanese technique of charring wood for wood preservation. This event is perfect for anyone interested in nature-based approaches and community connection, and we will also be celebrating the Winter Solstice with reflections and festivities. Don't miss this opportunity to learn a new skill and enjoy warm hot cocoa and holiday treats.
🌿 Climate Optimist Club
When: Thu, Dec 21st from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: The Center SF, 548 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA
Welcome to The Climate Optimist Club, a monthly gathering for envisioning a world that works for all. This month we will explore different breathwork and mindfulness practices that can help us to stay grounded and regulated in the midst of crisis. Hosted by Ashoka Finley & Aria Diana. Tickets available.
🌳 Community Planting with Our City Forest
When: Sat, Dec 23rd from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Meridian Way & Fruitdale Avenue, Meridian Way & Fruitdale Avenue, San Jose, CA
Help plant trees in San Jose and surrounding areas; learn how to properly plant a tree to ensure the best chance for a healthy life. Join us for a tree planting demonstration where you will learn how to plant a tree properly. The event will take place on the Meridian Ave median. Please arrive on time. COVID-19 protocols are in place.