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["Chrystal Schreck" <outreach.planetdrum@gmail.com>]

An Exciting Opportunity!

WHAT: Bioregional Ecology Education Workshops
WHERE:  East Bay
DATES: May 12-13, May 19-20
CONTACT: mail@planetdrum.org or 415.285.6556


Planet Drum Foundation
             in collaboration with Friends of Sausal Creek  present:

INTRODUCTION TO ALAMEDA COUNTY BIOREGIONAL ECOLOGY WORKSHOP
(partially funded through a grant from the Alameda County Community
Stewardship Program)


An inspiring two-day weekend field immersion workshop conveniently
located in the Sausal Creek restoration area of Dimond Park (Fruitvale
Avenue at Lyman entrance) in Oakland. A wholistic ecological approach
to identifying and understanding Northern California's unique climate,
weather, soil, landforms, watersheds, and native wildlife. Emphasis is
on observation of natural characteristics, discussing
inter-relationships, and practicing hands-on learning techniques in
the beautiful environment along Sausal Creek.

Join Planet Drum Director Peter Berg, author of Discovering Your
Life-Place, and A Green City Program for the San Francisco Bay Area &
Beyond, and innovative environmental educators Paul Belz and Chrystal
Schreck for an original and exciting program unlike any other offered
this year. This is a must for learning about and illustrating what
makes our bioregion distinct from any other on the planet. We begin at
the Sausal Creek restoration area in Dimond Park at 10AM on Saturday
and Sunday mornings. Bring a bag lunch, good walking or hiking shoes,
and work gloves (optional). You will participate in:
You will:

*       Create bioregional maps of your own life-place.
*       Explore native habitats that coexist with urban surroundings.
*       Undertake new environmental teaching exercises.
*       Acquire skills to share with students, colleagues, and friends.
*       Engage in restoration activities.
*       Obtain indispensable take-home materials


The Sausal Creek Watershed encompasses 2,656 acres. The headwaters of
the Creek arise in the Oakland Hills and it flows through the city,
discharging into the tidal canal that separates the island of Alameda
from Oakland and ultimately flows into San Francisco Bay. For
approximately half its length, Sausal Creek forms a lush, seemingly
natural riparian corridor, unique in this highly urbanized area, while
the remainder is culverted or channelized. It is home to a diverse
assemblage of plants and animals. Recent surveys have catalogued over
250 plant species and 200 bird species inhabiting this riparian
corridor and uplands.

Call now to reserve your place in one of the following workshops:  May
12-13, May 19-20

Sliding scale $35-$75 (limited scholarships and work exchanges
available). Price includes workshops and lectures for both days plus
project materials.

Workshops will fill up quickly! Call (415) 285-6556 or email
mail@planetdrum.org  today to reserve a space and learn more details.

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Planet Drum Foundation                         Phone:   (415) 285-6556
P.O. Box 31251                                           Fax:
(415) 285-6563
San Francisco, CA  94131                       Email:     mail@planetdrum.org
Shasta Bioregion                                       Website:
www.planetdrum.org

Upcoming workshop in San Francisco: June 2 & 3!


--
For Sustainability,
                Chrystal Schreck

Membership & Outreach Coordinator
Planet Drum Foundation
email: outreach.planetdrum@gmail.com
phone: 415.285.6556
fax: 415.285.6563