Schedule of April-June, 2010, environmental events: Green Our Community.
The City of Encinitas Environmental Advisory Commission was established by, and reports to, the City Council. The Mission Statement of the Commission is:
The Encinitas Environmental Advisory Commission (EAC) shall advise the Encinitas City Council by making recommendations on policy, programs, and regulations related to the city’s environment. Additionally, the EAC shall work to raise public awareness and promote a shared environmental vision by building partnerships between city departments, residents, and businesses. In carrying out its mission, the EAC shall encourage long-term, holistic thinking about environmental issues including, but not limited to, air and water quality, pollution prevention, beach and wetlands restoration, solid waste reduction/recycling, energy, and transportation.
The Commission is comprised of seven members of the community. The inaugural duties of the Commission are to:
- Develop an Environmental Policy for City Council approval
View City of Encinitas Environmental Policy
- Develop an Annual Work Plan to present to the City Council
View FY09/10 Environmental Commission Work Plan
- Make recommendations on projects as assigned by the City Council
Representative | Position |
Gregory Barth | Commission Member |
John Eldon | Vice-Chair |
Carris Rhodes | Commission Member |
Elizabeth Taylor | Chair |
Al Tschaeche | Commission Member |
Rob Wilder | Commission Member |
Joe Prola | Commission Member |
Regular meetings are currently held the second Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Encinitas Civic Center. The Civic Center is located at 505 South Vulcan Avenue, at the southeast corner of Vulcan and “D” Street, directly across from the Coaster Station.
For more information about the Environmental Advisory Commission, contact Environmental Commission Members, or to provide feedback/input for Commission consideration, please call the Public Works Department at (760) 633-2827 or e-mail Jacy Bolden, Commission Coordinator, at jbolden@cityofencinitas.org
FREE Electronic Waste Collection Events
Events are regularly scheduled the 4th Saturday of each month
For the May-October 2010 schedule, listing of acceptable items for recycling, and location, click HERE
Please note: No Household Hazardous (HHW) can be accepted at this event
For more information on convenient HHW collection services available to Encinitas residents please see:
http://www.cityofencinitas.org/resident/HomeAP/HazardousWWC/
Encinitas “GREEN SPRING” Activities & Events
(April through June, 2010)
Welcome to the Encinitas “Green Spring” listing of educational activities and events being brought to the community through a collaborative effort of volunteers from the Encinitas Environmental Advisory Commission, Encinitas Environment Day, Downtown Encinitas Mainstreet Association (DEMA) and the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation.
April 24 Electronic Waste Collection Event - 9am- Noon, FREE
Solana Center for Environmental Innovation
137 N El Camino Real, Encinitas
(just up the hill past the Sheriff’s Substation – follow signs)
April 24 Beach Cleanup - 9am-Noon
Encinitas Clean Water Program & Solana Center for Environmental Innovation
Various locations in Cardiff, Encinitas & Leucadia.
Register at http://www.creektobay.org/
April 24 Lady Bug Day – 10am-1pm
San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas
http://www.sdbgarden.org/events.htm
April 24 Environmental Art Opening Reception – 5pm-8pm, FREE
45 recycled artworks by 29 artists
Encinitas Library Community Room
540 Cornish Dr., Encinitas
www.encinitaslive.com
April 25 Leucadia Farmer’s Market & Art Fair – 10am-2pm (EVERY Sunday)
Paul Ecke Central School, 185 Union Street, Leucadia
April 28 Composting Workshop – 5:30pm-7:30pm, FREE
Solana Center for Environmental Innovation
137 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas
Please register at http://www.solanacenter.org/1workshops.html
May 3 Lecture: Smart Growth & Sustainable Design – 6:30pm-8pm, FREE
General Plan Update - Finding ways to ensure community vitality.
Brought to you by the Encinitas Planning Department. For more
information: www.Encinitas2035.info
Encinitas Library Community Room
540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas
May 4 Hydroponic Gardening – THE Overview for Action! – 6:30pm-8pm, FREE
If you’ve been thinking about starting a garden, or are looking for a progressively dynamic way to improve your gardening – start here! You will walk away from this sustainable gardening workshop with useful information for learning how to successfully grow plants without dirt! Alex Kallas with Ag PALS will teach you: what it is, how easy it is, how long it’s been around, how NASA does it and why you should consider it. View full-size examples of hydroponic kitchen gardens that can even be put on your wall.
Encinitas Library Community Room
540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas
May 6 Environmental Film – “Food, Inc” – 7pm-9pm, FREE
Filmmaker Robert Kenner lifts the veil on our nation's food industry, exposing the highly mechanized underbelly that has been hidden from the American consumer with the consent of our government's regulatory agencies, USDA and FDA. Our nation's food supply is now controlled by a handful of corporations that often put profit ahead of consumer health, the livelihood of the American farmer, the safety of workers and our own environment.
Pacific Station Project
687 S. Coast Hwy 101, Historic Encinitas
http://www.encinitas101.com/events/the-cottonwood-creek-environmental-film-festival/
May 8 Urban Gardening Workshop – Noon & 2pm, FREE
Ever wanted to have a sustainable garden but don’t know how to get started? Join members from San Diego Victory Gardens in learning how to build small planter boxes for four different types of vegetable and plant gardens that fit in small places like your patio or deck.
Patagonia
2185 San Elijo Avenue, Cardiff
May 9 From Your Yard to the Beach – Youth Watershed Education
Presentation 1pm-2pm
Young “earth minders” will learn how they can play an important role in protecting our local beaches, creeks and lagoons from pollution. Kids (and their parents!) will participate in a fast-paced interactive hands-on workshop to see how their everyday actions at home and in the community can impact the health of our beaches, local waterways and marine animals.
Presentation by: City of Encinitas Clean Water Program & the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation, FREE
Encinitas Library Community Room
540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas
May 12 Green Investing Workshop – 6pm-8:00pm, FREE
Is it really possible to be environmentally friendly and still make money? This workshop will cover the fundamentals of green investing, also known as socially responsible investing.
Encinitas Library Community Room
540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas
May 15 Composting Workshop – 10am-12pm
San Diego Botanic Gardens
230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas
Please register at http://www.solanacenter.org/1workshops.html
May 21 Bike to Work Day
Change up your plan for getting to work on this Friday, participate in the fun!
http://www.icommutesd.com/Promotions/BikeToWorkDay.aspx
May 25 Historical Walking Tour: Historic Encinitas – Noon, FREE
Join us for the inaugural kick-off of the walking tour that will help you discover the beauty and culture of Encinitas, one of the few remaining unspoiled surf towns remaining in Southern California. Bring along your smart phone/iPod/mp3 player to download the new audio information.
Location: Moonlight Beach Concessions Stand
West end of Encinitas Blvd, at the Beach
http://www.encinitas101.com/encinitas/walking-tour/
May 25 Environmental Film “Dirt: The Movie” – 6pm-8:15pm, FREE
DIRT! the Movie--narrated by Jaime Lee Curtis--brings to life the environmental, economic, social and political impact that the soil has. It shares the stories of experts from all over the world who study and are able to harness the beauty and power of a respectful and mutually beneficial relationship with soil. Presented in conjunction with the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation providing free information on composting & vermicomposting.
Encinitas Library Community Room
540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas
June 3 Marine Debris Forum: “Signs of the Tide” – 6pm-8pm
Join representatives from Scripps Institute of Oceanography, City of Santa Monica, and Regional Water Quality Control Board in learning about the magnitude and impacts of marine debris, discuss possible solutions and barriers to reduction, and becoming involved in steps to resolve the issue.
Presented by San Diego Coastkeeper.
Encinitas Library Community Room
540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas
June 3 Environmental Film “Tapped” – 7pm-9pm, FREE
Tapped is a film that examines the role of the bottled water industry and its effects on health, climate change, pollution, and reliance on oil. And, there are reasonable solutions.
Pacific Station Project
687 S. Coast Hwy 101, Historic Encinitas
http://www.encinitas101.com/events/the-cottonwood-creek-environmental-film-festival/
June 6 2nd Annual Encinitas Environment Day Bike Ride – 9am-10am, FREE
Take a ride around Encinitas and end up at Cottonwood Creek for
Encinitas Environment Day. Get your free raffle ticket to win a new bike
or other great prizes!
Starting location is E Street Café,128 West E Street, Encinitas
June 6 Encinitas Environment Day – 10am-4pm, FREE
Come out for a day of amazing environmental awareness booths,
vendors, music and activities.
Cottonwood Creek Park
Corner of Encinitas Blvd & Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas
See www.eeday.org for a complete event listing
June 19 Composting Workshop – 10am-12pm, FREE
San Dieguito Academy
800 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas
Please register at http://www.solanacenter.org/1workshops.html
June 19 Environmental Film: “What’s On Your Plate?” – 2pm-4pm, FREE
Come check out this witty and provocative documentary about kids and food politics. Filmed over the course of one year, the film follows two eleven-year-old multi-racial city kids as they explore their place in the food chain. The girls address questions regarding the origin of the food they eat, how it’s cultivated, how many miles it travels from the harvest to their plate, how it’s prepared, who prepares it and what happens with the packaging and leftovers.
Encinitas Library Community Room
540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas
All of this programming and coordination has been brought to you by the following organizations and their dedicated volunteers:
Encinitas Environment Day
& The Encinitas Environmental Advisory Commission
You can follow “GREEN SPRING” events via Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Green-Spring-Events-Encinitas/113468688674649?ref=ts
To give us feedback, or request future events/activities: GreenCommunity@cityofencinitas.org