At our monthly meetings we hear reports from the Steering Committee, Team & Committee leaders and Treasurer and typically have breakout sessions or a guest speaker. It's a good way to learn about the workings of the organization and meet like-minded volunteers. New and long-time members are equally welcome!
This month we'll have a special training on writing letters to the editor and here about the Green New Deal action at Rep. Susan Davis' office earlier in the day!
Signup to drive or ride in carpool using this carpool app.
If you have any difficulties or questions, please email Kim@sandiego350.org
The South Bay community will meet every 4th Wednesday to talk about how climate change has impacted the community, hear concerns, and to discuss ways to take action.
This month we'll have special guest speaker, Cory Downs, Conservation Specialist, who will be presenting on the Chula Vista Climate Action Plan and speaking about the Chula Vista Challenge website launching in April.
What: South Bay Eco Justice on Tap
When: Wednesday, March 27th@ 6:30 – 8 PM
Where: 276 Fourth Ave Chula Vista at CITY HALL Room 103. Parking is available on F St.
Sign up now!
We look foreward to seeing you there!
Volunteer to table at South Bay Earth Day 2019! Volunteers are needed to help educate visitors about our organization and engage them to take climate action!
What: South Bay Earth Day 2019!
When: Saturday, April 6th @ 11AM – 4PM
Where: Memorial Park in Chula Vista, 373 Park Way, 91910
*See list of volunteers signed up for this event here.
Students around the world are stepping up to lead the charge on climate action.
We're inviting STUDENTS (only) to join SanDiego350 to learn more about the climate crisis, how students and youth are taking the lead, and how you can get involved right here in San Diego.
We'll start with a panel of amazing speakers, and follow up with Q&A, breakout groups, action items, and opportunities for students to organize at their schools and work with an emerging student climate network in San Diego (Community Service hours available).
Our Panel:
- Bill McKibben – global climate leader and author – cofounder of 350.org
- Aisha Wallace-Palomares – high school climate leader and intern with SanDiego350
- Serge Dedina – Mayor of Imperial Beach
- Bryant Jew – UCSD senior with California Student Sustainability Collective
- Prof. Jeffrey Severinghaus – climate scientist at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
- Facilitated by Sarah Abrenica
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Co-hosted by University Christian Church.
NOTE: This is a free event organized for and open to current students (elementary – grad school), as well as parents here with their children and teachers who bring their students. McKibben and other speakers will also be speaking at our fundraising event immediately following this event.
On April 9th, meet 350.org cofounder and acclaimed author Bill McKibben and hear about his latest thinking, work and inspiration – especially around the amazing climate uprising we're witnessing. Together we'll celebrate our achievements and get inspired to ramp up our efforts in 2019. Your contribution to SanDiego350 ensures we have a bright and sustainable future.
We're excited that Georgette Gómez (San Diego City Council President), Prof. Jeffrey Severinghaus (climate scientist, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), Aisha Wallace-Palomares (SD350 intern & youth climate leader) and Serge Dedina (Mayor, Imperial Beach) will also speak. The amazing Sarah Abrenica will MC.
There will also be delicious vegan appetizers, movement songs, and fun party games.
Tickets & Times
- 5:30-6:30 pm: Intimate reception with Bill McKibben and speakers; tickets are $150 per person (includes main event).
- 6:30-8:00 pm: Tickets to the main event with Bill McKibben and all speakers are $50 per person.
- Monthly donors are appreciated! Become a monthly donor ($20+ per month) today and receive a ticket to the fundraiser and reception. Existing monthly donors may bring a complimentary guest to the main event with the purchase of a ticket.
Purchase your ticket now or donate to support SanDiego350!
Space is limited so please RSVP and purchase your ticket. All tickets are first come first serve.
Read about sponsorship opportunities to support SanDiego350's efforts at the Fundraiser.
Please help make SanDiego350’s fundraiser a success, and boost our efforts to educate, mobilize and amplify the voices of San Diegans to solve the climate crisis – working in partnership with local organizations, sister 350 affiliates, and 350.org. From mobilizing thousands of San Diegans for climate marches, building coalition with faith and labor groups, supporting students, and leading grassroots advocacy campaigns, SanDiego350 has shown that San Diegans care and are ready to act to achieve a rapid and just transition from fossil fuels to 100% clean energy.
Note: Prior to the fundraiser, Bill McKibben and our other speakers will be part of a free event for students only. All students are invited.
Contact Masada with any questions.
Volunteer to table at the Canyon Classroom! Canyon Classroom is a free family-friendly educational outreach event designed to inform elementary and middle school children about the wonderful environmental and recreational resources in Tecolote Canyon. Canyon Classroom focuses on the importance of the canyons that surround our homes and schools, and the community’s role in maintaining, preserving and protecting our local canyons.
Volunteer Now!
What: Canyon Classroom
When: Saturday, April 13, 2019, 10am-12pm
Where: Mesa College Organic Garden and Landscape/Nursery (Facility near the Corner of Marlesta and Genesee)
At our monthly meetings we hear reports from the Steering Committee, Team & Committee leaders and Treasurer and typically have breakout sessions or a guest speaker. It's a good way to learn about the workings of the organization and meet like-minded volunteers. New and long-time members are equally welcome!
Signup to drive or ride in carpool using this carpool app.
If you have any difficulties or questions, please email Kim@sandiego350.org
Volunteer to table at the Mesa College Earth Day Fair! Volunteers are needed to help educate visitors about our organization and engage them to join the Raise the Alarm Campaign. Mesa’s Earth Day Fair is designed to raise student, faculty, and staff awareness about environmental and social justice issues such as global warming, plastics pollution, environmental degradation, food waste, and water conservation.
Volunteer Now!
What: Mesa College Earth Day Fair
When: Wednesday, Apr 17 @ 10AM – 3PM
Where: Mesa College (outside of the Mesa College bookstore)
Volunteers are needed for SanDiego350 at EarthFair in Balboa Park! The annual EarthFair in Balboa Park is the largest free annual environmental fair in the world, drawing around 60,000 visitors. So SanDiego350 will need lots of volunteers to help table, educate visitors about our organization, and sign up new members!
What: EarthFair 2018
When: Sunday, April 28, 2019
Time: 10am – 5pm
The work of social activism, including ecological devastation, is overwhelming. Join other activists in a workshop that will cultivate a sense of active hope and renewal to sustain this work. The workshop is based on The Work that Reconnects by Joanna Macy.
Space is limited so please RSVP ASAP. Registration is free, but donations to cover food and materials are appreciated.
Sponsored by Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice (ICEJ), SanDiego350 and Palomar Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.
