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Earth Day Events in Santa Clara County

Author:   Sarah Ferguson  
Posted: 4/21/2008; 10:57:50 AM
Topic: Earth Day Events in Santa Clara County
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Mayor's Earth Day Bike Ride

Riders can sign up to ride with Mayor Chuck Reed on Earth Day, April 22nd. The ride check-in starts at 11:30AM, and will return to City Hall at 12:45PM.

A few points:

  • Light Snacks and Water will be provided before the ride (participants are encouraged to bring their own re-usable bottle of water)
  • Riders must supply their own bike & helmet in order to participate
  • While the ride will not be too physically demanding, riders are responsible for their own health conditions before and after the ride

For more details, and information for signing up for the ride, please visit the event’s web page at http://www.sanjoseca.gov/mayor/news/upcoming/bikeride.asp.



Sunnyvale:

Earth Day - April 22, 2008  
Learn, Celebrate and Make a Difference

Have a waste-free lunch in the park, use a reusable grocery shopping bag, hold a sale or shop at the Sunnyvale Garage Sale!  Attend a workshop, shop the Sunnyvale Farmers' Market, or try public transportation. Appreciate nature!

To officially kick-off Earth Day awareness in Sunnyvale, we start at a Council Meeting....

Earth Day Proclamation and Certified Green Business Recognition
Tuesday, April 22, 7 p.m. (City Council Meeting)
City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave.
Attend or watch. Then thank the businesses for going "green."


Wednesday, April 23, Noon - 1 p.m.



1444 Borregas Ave., near trail entrance

See the abundant population of Bay area birds. Led by an expert, Audubon volunteer.

 

"Going Green" Brown Bag Workshop for Businesses

Friday, April 25, Noon - 1 p.m.

Hosted by Palm, Inc., 950 W. Maude

 

<st1:place><st1:placename><o:p><o:p>Attendees will be inspired by the activities that certified green businesses (from large to small!) in Sunnyvale are doing to reduce their environmental impact and save money through waste reduction, pollution prevention, energy-efficiency and water conservation.  Representatives from two certified Sunnyvale Green Businesses - Palm, Inc. and Sports Basement - will offer inspiring examples of how they have implemented environmental initiatives in the workplace.  </o:p></o:p></st1:placename></st1:place><st1:place><st1:placename><o:p><o:p>Santa Clara County Green Business Program staff will discuss how your business can become Green Business certified.</o:p></o:p></st1:placename></st1:place>

 

Bring your brown bag lunch - refreshments and dessert will be provided. Please RSVP by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23 by email or call (408) 730-7484. 

 

 

Earth Day at the Market

Sunnyvale Farmers' Market
Saturday, April  26, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Murphy Ave. (downtown)

 

Check out the booths, the music, learn Earth-friendly choices, be entertained and buy local produce as you honor Earth Day at the market.

 

Community Discussion on the Zero Waste Study Issue
Wednesday, April 30
<st1:time hour="19" minute="0">7 - 8:30 p.m.</st1:time>
<st1:city><st1:place>Sunnyvale</st1:place></st1:city> Library, <st1:street><st1:address>665 W. Olive Ave., Program Rooms A&B</st1:address></st1:street>

"Zero Waste” is a philosophy and design principle that goes beyond recycling to take a far-reaching systems approach to the flow of resources and waste through society. <st1:city><st1:place></st1:place></st1:city><st1:city><st1:place>Sunnyvale</st1:place></st1:city>

’s City Council will be considering Zero Waste policy options in 2008.  <o:p></o:p>

The City’s Recycling/Solid Waste staff will hold an informational meeting, which will include a review of Zero Waste policies and waste reduction/recycling programs from other cities, in order to engage business and residential community members in a discussion on the options that would best fit our community.  <o:p></o:p>

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An online input form will also be available by April 30 on the Recycling Program's zero waste study issue webpage to allow those that are unable to attend the community discussion to provide comments. 






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