Upcoming Green Events in LA and the LA area

Fun and exciting green events around LA!
Enjoy :)

LA Green Drinks
Drink locations change frequently and allows people to get together, talk about green subjects and have a fabulous drink! Fun, informal and unstructured- check them out at lagreendrinks.org

RAW: Natural Born Artists
3/12, 8pm
Blue Velvet
750 S Garland St
Downtown Los Angeles, FREE!
A collaborative show case of green artists and a screening!
http://www.thegreengirls.com/blog/post/2009/03/RAW-natural-born-artists.aspx


Don't forget about the film fest! more information in the previous post.

Ecological Histories in the California Desert
3/14 $20 members, $30 non members
A lecture that "describes the development of our knowledge of arid lands and how that knowledge of their biodiversity has been gained through a process of discovery and rediscovery"
Theodorepayne.org

Changing Seasons in the Native Plant Garden
3/14 $20 members, $30 non members
"Learn what to expect as spring arrives and your native garden responds to longer days, shorter nights and warmer temperatures. The class begins with a lecture on how native plants function and ends with a walk through the grounds for close examination of trees, shrubs, perennials and more. This class is limited to 15 people, so be sure to sign up sooner rather than later.
Wear comfortable shoes, a hat and sunscreen. Bring water and plenty of questions! $30, members. $40, non-members"
Theodorepayne.org



Eco Home Tour
3/15, 2-4:30, $10
In Los Feliz " For twenty years, the Eco-Home has served as an example of modern Green Living and has shown over 17,000 visitors how to change the way they live to help lead all of us to a cleaner, greener future. Join us for one of our Eco-Home tours this month for tips in how to make your home cleaner, more energy efficient and even get some tips before doing a spring planting for your urban garden. In addition to learning how to begin or expand your personal urban garden, the tour will also display new technologies that will help turn any house into a green environment. The Tour is conducted by Eco-Home Network, a non-profit dedicated to educating the public on how to make lifestyle choices that protect the environment and improve quality of life. The Eco-Home is located in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles. Call 323-662-5207 for reservation and directions. Reservations are $10 per person. Please make any reservations by the Friday before the tour."

http://ecohome.org/pages/index.html

Downtown LA Fashion Week/Eco Nouveau
3/19, 7pm-12am
"Come join us for an evening of 20th Century Glamour to benefit the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles. Actress Rachel Griffiths and Fashion Expert Cameron Silver to host a Vintage Runway show in association with Los Angeles Magazine, EcoNouveau and Decades. March 19th, tickets on sale now"
downtownlafashionweel.com


How to Green your Garden: Plant Palette: Mediterranean Plants
3/21 9pm-12am
Santa Monica College, main campus $35
" This series of classes is for the Santa Monica gardener that wants to grow a beautiful and sustainable garden. Only Santa Monica residents are eligible. Each class will walk you through a different topic to help make your garden a success and be the envy of your neighbors. Instructor: Russell Ackerman, ecological landscape designer and resource conservation expert. Mar 21 - Plant Palette: Mediterranean Plants. Choosing climate-appropriate plants from the Mediterranean plant palette that offer a variety of colors, textures and fragrance. Register: 310.434.3400. Questions: Russell Ackerman, 310.458.2213; russell.ackerman@smgov.net. For more information about this series, visit www.sustainablesm.org "

There are a TON of other events as well, this is just a taste! Check out more events at: Gotogreenla.com