East meets West in Fremont, California
On June 23, 2007, the Foundation for Self Reliance presented a symposium called “East Meets West: Awakening to the Challenges of Afghans in Fremont” that turned into a monumental [...]
New green programming on the Sundance Channel
The Sundance Channel, founded by Robert Redford, recently launched the first prime time programming block dedicated to social responsibility and environmental sustainability. Hosted by Simran [...]
Native plants for the new California Academy of Sciences living roof
In my last post, “Green roofs on the rise,” I wrote about the new 2.5-acre undulating rooftop of the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. By the time [...]
Green roofs on the rise
Last week, California Academy of Sciences contractors began planting native California plants and wildflowers on a 2.5-acre undulating rooftop in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. The living [...]