SF Climate Tech: Jan 6 - Jan 13
Hour of action, deep tech commercialization and VC, coffee and climate, composting, foraging, and more upcoming events
Hi friends,
Happy New Year! We’re back with a roundup of this upcoming climate and climate tech events in the Bay Area. If you have any you’d like to list, just reply to this email and we’ll add them in!
Here are our picks for the week:
On Tuesday, get up to speed on policy and levers for action at the ✊ San Francisco Climate Changemakers Hour of Action at Zeitgeist
Wednesday, head to Stanford to hear about deep tech commercialization and sustainability at 🔥 VentureFuel: VC Fireside + Mixer
Thursday, swing by 9Zero for ☕ Coffee and Climate (and donuts)
Over the weekend on Saturday, get gardening and foraging with an 💩 Urban Composting Workshop, the 🥕 Grow Your Own Food Workshop, and the🌿 Wild Plants & Medicinals Walk with forageSF
As always, scroll down for more details on this week and the full list of upcoming events.
Cheers,
Alec, Sonam, and the Climate Tech Cities team
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Upcoming Events
🌱 Building in Energy & Climate @ Stanford with Innovation Endeavors : Tue, Jan 14
🌟 Title 24 Building Energy Efficiency Standards Update : Wed, Jan 15
🌱 BLKxClimate : Wed, Jan 15
🌟 Nucleate JPM'25 Social : Wed, Jan 15
🪴 Salesforce Park Garden Walk : Sat, Jan 18
🍹 ESG and Sustainability Practitioners' Happy Hour : Tue, Jan 21
🚛 2025 Port of San Francisco Clean Fleet Experience : Wed, Jan 22
👷 Carbon Removal Tour @ Charm Industrial : Wed, Jan 22
🌍 Climate Town Town Hall : Thu, Jan 23
🏠 Renovate Your Home for Health, Comfort, and Sustainability : Sun, Jan 26
🌲 TIMBER CONNECTIONS - San Francisco : Tue, Jan 28
🌳 Urban Forest Plan Community Workshop : Wed, Jan 29
🎨 Arts & Climate CA: World Cafe : Thu, Jan 30
🧑🚒 Leveraging Spatial Intelligence to Enhance Firefighter Health : Thu, Jan 30
🌊 From the River to the Bay Opening Reception : Thu, Jan 30
This Week in Depth
✊ San Francisco Climate Changemakers Hour of Action
When: Tuesday, Jan 7 from 9:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Where: Zeitgeist, San Francisco, California
Join fellow San Francisco residents at Zeitgeist for an impactful hour focused on climate change advocacy post-2024 election. In just 60 minutes, participants will gain insights into a timely climate policy issue and take action together, all while enjoying a casual environment. Bring a friend and make a difference!
🔥 VentureFuel: VC Fireside + Mixer
When: Wednesday, Jan 8 from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Where: Durand Building, Stanford, California
Join us on January 8th at 5 pm for a discussion on scaling deep tech startups in sustainability featuring experts Joshua Posamentier and Pae Wu. They will share strategies for overcoming commercialization challenges while securing funding and implementing innovative sustainable solutions. This event is ideal for founders, investors, and innovators focused on impactful entrepreneurship.
☕ Coffee and Climate (and donuts)
When: Thursday, Jan 9 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Where: 9Zero Climate Innovation Hub & Coworking, San Francisco, California
Join us at the Coffee and Climate event for a lively morning filled with caffeine and conversation, hosted by the 9Zero Climate Innovation Hub in San Francisco. This event welcomes everyone from experts to curious newbies, aiming to unite the climate community through networking and collaboration.
🌍 Climate Future You Vision Board Party
When: Friday, Jan 10 from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Where: San Francisco, San Francisco, California
What do you envision your future to be like on Earth decades from now? Are we coexisting with Planet Earth or are we putting ourselves in imminent risk of extinction. Only time will tell via the lifestyle actions we take daily. Vision boards are a great way to get clear about your purpose in life and how to manifest them daily. What are you waiting for?
💩 FREE Urban Composting Workshops 2025
When: Saturday, Jan 11 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: 1590 7th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122
Learn how to make your very own compost! The backbone of every healthy garden, compost improves all soil types and can be a difference between success and failure with many plants. Discover tips for using city compost bins and meet the worms that create special fertilizer. This workshop promotes environmentally-friendly gardening while preventing organic waste from ending up in landfills.
🥕 Grow Your Own Food Workshops 2025
When: Saturday, Jan 11 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: 1590 7th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122
Discover skills in year-round gardening, including soil management, crop planning, and seasonal planting. Expert instructor Carey Craddock leads the sessions, offering hands-on learning experiences each month. Participants must bring gardening gloves and a mask. No walk-up registration allowed.
🌿 Wild Plants & Medicinals Walk with forageSF
When: Saturday, Jan 11 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Where: 98 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA 94122
Join forageSF for a guided walking tour through San Francisco, exploring wild plants and their medicinal uses. This event offers an opportunity for participants of all experience levels to learn about local wild foods, medicinal plants, and edible flowers. The tour lasts 2-3 hours at Golden Gate Park, with a limit of 20 participants.