Events and Opportunities

In each of my lecture classes, students may receive up to 5 points extra credit per exam (a total of 20 points per semester) for participating in some type of environmental service work. You may work with a group (such as the ones listed below) or do something on your own, but you must donate at least 1 hour of your time to receive the maximum 5 points of extra credit. While you are there, take a picture of yourself (cell phone photos are fine) or get something signed by the event organizer to receive credit. You must complete the activity before the exam to receive credit.

• • San Francisco Chapter of Surfrider (http://sfsurfrider.org/) hosts beach clean-ups regularly.

  • Neighborhood Parks Council (http://www.sfnpc.org/currentworkdays) hosts work days at parks throughout the City. These may include planting, habitat restoration work, clean-up, or whatever else a specific park needs.

  • Save the Bay (www.savesfbay.org then volunteer) hosts habitat restoration events at locations throughout the Bay Area.

  • Friends of the Urban Forest (http://www.fuf.net/) -- plant trees in SF on your own or with a group.

  • Golden Gate National Parks Volunteer Program (http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/) -- hosts events weekly in various parks. Check out the calendar on their website or email volunteer@parkconsergancy.org

  • San Francisco Recreation and Parks Natural Areas Program - (http://sfnap.org/) has volunteer opportunities most Saturdays and Sundays in local parks.

These are events that I know of, but I'm always looking for more ideas. If you hear of something let me know so I can add it to the list.