About us
Are you concerned about San Diego's environmental Issues? Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?
You know something needs to be done but you don't know where to start and meet like minded individuals.
This group is organized to share ideas and events organized in the San Diego County area.
Please feel free to...
- Add questions/ideas to the message board and lets start a discussion.
- Share and promote any ideas for an event or know of an event in San Diego
- Share an idea to poll the members or documents to share
Purpose of this meetup:
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To educate members and the community about issues facing San Diego's environment,
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To share and organize local events that positively impact and protect nature.
So, why not? Do something extraordinary! Come and join this group and take part in some events that you are passionate about.
If you would like to help moderate this group, please let me know (Laura). Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
"We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children" (Ancient Indian Proverb)
Upcoming events
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- $10.00
The Little Things That Run the World
1775 Dove Ln, Carlsbad, CA, USPlease join us on Saturday August 1st for a screening of the award-winning film, The Little Things That Run the World.
The North County Climate Change Alliance is delighted to be partnering with the Solana Beach Eco Rotary Club (SBECO) and other local environmental groups to present The Little Things That Run the World!
Location: The Schulman auditorium at the Dove Library 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92011.
Time: The doors open at 2:00 PM, however plan on coming earlier to network and meet several local environmental groups. Following the film there will be a panel discussion.
Tickets: $10 adults and $5 for kids 14 and younger. Tickets are only available online HERE
This engaging, educational film uses striking photography and scientific insight to show how insects serve as the “glue of life,” supporting ecosystems and biodiversity. It is suitable for all ages, though children ages 7 and older may enjoy it most.
The film covers these key topics:
The ecological importance of insects
The scientific and cultural impacts of the declining insect populations
The conservation and ongoing human efforts to support insectsEnjoy a sneak peek by watching the official trailer HERE!
Introducing Our Panel of Pollinator Experts!
Following the movie, you are invited to stay for a panel discussion with an amazing group of pollinator experts.Kristin Evans - Senior Education and Outreach Director of the Nature Collective, active in strategic planning, coordination and partnerships with agencies to promote outdoor education and conservation engagement
Kira Olsson (Beekeeper Kira) - UC Master Gardener, San Diego Beekeeping Society and San Diego Bee Sanctuary.
Rachel Allingham - San Diego Natural History Museum entomologist
Stephanie Holbrook - Founder of Wings of Change, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting native pollinators and the plants they depend on through education, habitat restoration and community outreachRicardo Sanchez - , Mira Costa College, native plant and pollinator education outreach coordinator
Don Rideout - Botanist, California Native Plant Society and Native Plants 4 Encinitas
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