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Wednesday, October 9 | 5:00 - 6:00pm. Electrify Your Home & Ride. Ride Drive Clean Marin. Ride and Drive Clean is partnering with Bay Area SunShares to make your home more eco-friendly and energy-efficient. This fall, get connected with Bay Area SunShares pre-vetted installers for a limited-time discount on home solar and battery storage. Visit www.bayareasunshares.org to sign up and learn more!
Wednesday, October 9 | 12:00 - 12:30pm. Portable Generators- Backup Power for Emergencies. Electrify Now. We’ll cover portable standalone batteries, large home battery systems that can be used with or without solar panels, natural gas generators and portable gasoline or propane generators. We will spend the most time exploring portable generators, the option that currently delivers the largest power output for the money.
Saturday, October 12 | 10:10 - 12:30pm | Planning for Marin Gardens. College of Marin. Choosing the right plant for the right place is key to a successful garden. In this class you will learn about pollinator and butterfly gardens, gardening with deer and wildlife, fire-resistant plants, plant communities appropriate for different garden types and tips on maintaining these gardens. Cost: $77
Wednesday, October 16 | 5:00 - 6:00pm. E-Bike Essentials & Savings. Ride Drive Clean Marin. Not sure if an Ebike is for you? Want to learn more about the technology, the categories of bikes, and best practices for getting around safely? Come to one of our free events, led by knowledgeable, experienced, and passionate Ebikers. We’ll be joined by Palo Alto Bikes, a Bay Area Ebike source.
Saturday, October 19 | 9:00am - 12:00pm. Habitat Restoration and Nature Walk. Marin Water. In the morning, volunteer to flex your muscles and restore habitat by removing invasive French broom. In the afternoon, join our guided walk to talk about the biodiversity of Marin and how we can all protect our natural resources.
Tuesday, October 22 | 12:00 - 12:30pm. Heat Pump Water Heaters - Lowest Cost, Lowest Carbon Hot Water Electrify Now. Heat pump water heating is by far the most efficient way to heat water - 3 to 5 times more efficient than any other technology including tankless gas heaters. Due to its low energy use, a heat pump water heater will avoid 1 ton of CO2 emissions every year compared to gas water heaters.
Tuesday, October 22 | 1| 4:00 - 5:00. Climate Change and The Gardener Part 1- Impact & Mitigation. Marin Master Gardeners. Venue: Larkspur Library. Come and learn about the present and future local impacts of climate change on Marin gardens. Learn what actions gardeners can take to be part of the solution – helping to mitigate climate change.
Tuesday, October 22 | 1| 4:00 - 5:15pm PST. October National Call – Navigating Climate & Election Anxiety with Tamara Staton. Elders Climate Action. This National Call will explore the intersection of climate and election anxiety. We’ll begin by defining these phenomena and examining their root causes and common manifestations. Most importantly, we’ll introduce a practical 5-step framework designed to help you navigate these complex emotions and concerns skillfully.
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