May Events From the Ocean Beach Green Center
All events online and free unless stated otherwise
Every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Climate Mobilization Coalition Zoom Meeting. May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th. Keep up-to-date on climate issues and Climate Action events. To register email Jon Findley at jon@climatemobsd.org. More info: https://www.facebook.com/SDClimateMobilization/
April 25th - May 2nd. Food Revolution Summit Is your diet putting you at higher risk of illness? A deadly global pandemic makes one thing abundantly clear: Your health needs to be a priority. During the Food Revolution Summit, you’ll get the most current research on food, nutrition, disease prevention, immune health — and how the same foods that protect you from chronic illness also protect the planet! More info: https://foodrevolution.org/
April 30th Friday 12 am - May 3rd Monday 11:59 pm City Nature Challenge 2021 Event by San Diego Natural History Museum City Nature Challenge 2021 is a worldwide collaboration to document all the species we can find in just four days. #CityNatureChallenge From April 30 - May 3, take photos of nearby nature, both inside and outside your doors. Upload those photos to iNaturalist.org or use your smartphone and the iNaturalist app. No need to know what species you’re photographing, the iNaturalist community will identify them for you--that's part of the fun. With our changing climate, it is more important than ever to band together and document wildlife. More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/746709969381622
May 1st Saturday 12 am – May 15th Saturday 12 am Bike Month Challenge The Bike Month Challenge is fun for all ages and abilities. All month long there will be weekly challenges and chances to win tons of awesome prizes! More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/457606655310408
May 1st Saturday 8 am Unity Runners 4 Breonna Taylor and in memory of Makhia Bryant Downtown 8th & B Creating a voice for Black Women who no longer have a voice. Wear Red More info https://unityrunners.com/
May 1st Saturday 9:30 am - 10:30 am San Diego Humane Society Wake Up With Wildlife Join Project Coyote Ranching with Wildlife Coordinator Keli Hendricks for a lively presentation about coexisting with coyotes. Topics will include coyote safety, education, and programs and resources available to help residents and communities better understand and coexist with our wild neighbors. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session. Register here: https://secure.sdhumane.org/site/Ticketing?view=Tickets... Fee $5
More info:https://www.facebook.com/ProjectCoyote/photos/a.156680717172/10159156827632173/
May 1st Saturday 11 am - 1:30 pm May Day Car Caravan Rally Chicano Park Event by San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council, Rideshare Drivers United - San Diego and IATSE Local 122 More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/919431995472802/
May 1st Saturday 11 am ALL OUT for MAY DAY ~ UNIDAD TODOS! Immigrant Rights are Human Rights, Family Reunification Now!! Event by Activist San Diego CAR CARAVAN from Veterans Museum parking lot in Balboa Park. 11 am assembly, 2115 Park Blvd, San Diego
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1008263480100877
May 1st Saturday 12 pm The People's Rally "This is Our Community" Event by SD Protest and 6 others 1501 -1585 C St. More info: https://www.instagram.com/p/COI7XvRDyUg/
May 1st Saturday 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Seedling Soiree 2021 Event by Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center
Join us for a special celebration of Olivewood’s impact and future growth! Enjoy extended access to view “The Kitchenistas” full-length documentary, meet the Filmmakers & Filmcast, celebrate with curated food & drink created by Olivewood Kitchenistas & some of San Diego’s finest chefs & mixologists, and more….all from the comfort of your home! $50 More info: https://www.olivewoodgardens.org/events/seedling-soiree-2021/
May 2nd. Sunday 10 am - 12:30 pm Team Justice Summit Come & learn about the state bills on the criminal justice reform issue. Take actions with us to support these bills. What we will cover: Police Decertification, Repeal Enhancement, Police Records, Ban Police's Military Weapon, Ban Police's Use of Tear Gas, abolish Death Penalty, Investigation Police's Use of Force, Zero Bail, Limit Gang Enhancement, End Involuntary Servitude, Recuse DAs Who Takes Law Enforcement Money, Ban Jailhouse Informants, Ban Schools from Calling Police, Ban Transferring Deincarcerated to ICE, and More! Register bit.ly/TEAMJUSTICESUMMIT More info: https://www.facebook.com/WeThePeopleSDC/
May 2nd Sunday 3:30 pm Film 2040: The Regeneration. Recommended by Green Party of San Diego As part of our Green Party of Washington Spring Gathering we will watch the award-winning documentary 2040: The Regeneration. This is THE YEAR for climate action, and this film provides the positive solutions that we can implement today. It is a great cure for eco-anxiety and the perfect way to inspire you to action! More info: https://www.gp.org/2040_the_regeneration_gpwa https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/green-party-of-washington-2040-screening-event-tickets-147877183637
May 3rd Monday 7:30 pm -8:30 pm Empower Hour Hosted by Sunrise Movement San Diego Every week we come together to take political climate action: Calling/emailing elected officials, leaving public comments, and making our demands heard. This week we have a training on the in & outs of California’s government, the current hot button issues that will impact our climate future & take direct action to have our voices be heard! More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/762242307808550
May 3rd Monday 530 pm Sea Level Rise: Reason and Resilience presented by City Councilmember Joe La Cava On this webinar we will hear Experts from Scripps Institution of Oceanography Center for Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation, University of San Diego: SOLES, and Surfrider Foundation San Diego They will share key information on the science behind sea level rise, local effects, and how we are working to mitigate these impacts. Register at bitly.com/D1sealevel
May 3rd Monday 12 pm Fighting Corporate Power with Deeper Democracy: A Virtual Panel Discussion
Event by Partnership for Working Families In this virtual panel, we'll discuss how corporations amass political sway and how deeper democracy and participatory processes can build on current organizing practices to center our communities’ needs and build their leadership for the long term. We'll also cover the Partnership for Working Families' findings from two new reports: one that details the backroom corporate dealings that keep our communities living on the bare minimum, and another that explores deeper, more inclusive democratic processes to build power in our communities and counter this corporate and white supremacist agenda.More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/753395381966788/
May 4th Tuesday 12 pm Kroc Border - Behind the Headlines: Asylum-Seekers at the Border Event hosted by Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies This discussion goes behind the headlines, probing human rights issues that aren’t well captured by superficial debates over whether or not we should declare a “crisis” at the border, or how the present situation reflects on the current president or his predecessor. Speakers working on the frontlines will address humanitarian realities far more complex than simple pro or anti-immigrant positions. More info: https://www.sandiego.edu/events/peace/detail.php?_focus=81141
May 4th Tuesday 6:30 pm East County Virtual Forum 4 Justice Sponsored by the East County Justice Coalition and Justice Overcoming Boundaries, Borderlands for Equity Access to COVID-19 RESOURCES for everyone * Right to quality education for All CHILDREN during and after the pandemic *Make Your Vote Count in 2022! Elections, Redistricting, Voter Participation & Civic Engagement More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1367254896985655
May 4th Tuesday 6 pm - 7:15 pm Reimagining Urban Spaces for How We Want to Live Now Event by SD350 San Diego, like most cities in the US, is dependent on cars for almost all our transit. The result is that the single largest contributor of climate-warming GHG emissions in our region, over half, comes from tailpipes. We simply cannot meet our climate goals without a significant reduction in these emissions. “Reimagining Urban Spaces for How We Want to Live Now” will explore current barriers to mobility options and how we can foster active transportation as a viable alternative to cars. More info: https://sandiego350.org/events/
May 4th Tuesday 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm and May 8th Saturday 10 am - 11:30 am API Community Conversations
Event by San Diego API Coalition and Queer Apimeda Coalition During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage the San Diego Asian Pacific Islander Coalition will be hosting two virtual API Community Conversations Topics include: - Response Against Anti-API Hate- Civic Engagement & Coalition Building- Economic Empowerment- Leadership Pipeline Development / Education Pipeline- Crisis Response & Health Equity More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2889691641359061
May 6th Thursday 9 am - 10 am One Planet. One Health: Building Solutions for More Sustainable Local Food Systems Event recommended by Project New Village - San Diego Join Food Tank as it partners with the Danone Institute for its “One Planet. One Health” initiative. The discussion will center around COVID-19’s effect on the food system, and how to build solutions for more sustainable local food systems. The event will feature our Managing Director, N. Dian Moss, as well as other leaders in sustainability, agriculture, and nutrition, and will be moderated by Danielle Nierenberg, President of Food Tank. To register for this free event, visit: https://foodtank.com/news/event/danone_oneplanet_onehealth/ More info: https://www.facebook.com/projectnewvillage/?ref=page_internal
May 7th Friday 7 pm - 8 pm Sierra Club Sierra Talks - Written in the Land: Indigenous Heritage The Imperial Valley and Southern California are a region rich in history. For over 10,000 years, they have been home to a multitude of indigenous groups who called its mountains, deserts, and coastal shores home. Spanning both sides of our modern international border, these people – the Kumeyaay, Cahuilla, Quechan, Cocopah, and Pai Pai (among others) were, and still are, masters of their environments. Still present on their ancestral lands today, the history and heritage of these groups is likewise still present all around us. Their artifacts – tools, artwork, and villages – and stories tell a collective story of adaptation, understanding, and ingenuity in a land of extremes. Theirs is not a dead past but rather a living history, and one whose lessons we may still learn from today. More info: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=7013q000001l7yQAAQ&mapLinkHref=
May 8th Saturday 10 am - 11:30 am Women’s Equality at Home and Abroad Event by League of Women Voters of San Diego and Women's Museum of California This month League member Anne Hoiberg will update us on the progress of the U.N.’s Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in achieving women’s equality. The CSW is the principal global intergovernmental body exclusively dedicated to the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women. Anne is a delegate of the local United Nations Association to CSW and is a fierce advocate for women locally and around the world. More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/740979840116923
May 8th Saturday 11 am SDUSC Community Conversation: Let's Map the CAP Event by San Diego Urban Sustainability Coalition Community Welcome to our Community Conversation Launch! Register here: bit.ly/Convo4CAP Our first conversation will center around the City of San Diego's Climate Action Plan (CAP for short). The City is in the process of updating their CAP, so this is the perfect time to engage on it! Join us in getting our communities involved in learning about the CAP, and how our communities can benefit from this plan! Share this event far and wide. Let's get to work! More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1368917016805115/
MAY 8th Saturday 8 am - MAY 16th Sunday 5 pm San Diego River Days 2021 Event by San Diego River Park Foundation, County of San Diego Parks and Recreation The San Diego River Park Foundation and our partners have collaborated to put together a list of FUN & FREE activities for individuals, groups, and families. Choose from over 15 interactive activities; including hikes, open houses, volunteer projects, virtual workshops, self-guided activities, and much more! From Julian to Ocean Beach, and everywhere in between, San Diego River Days is your opportunity to get outside and celebrate OUR San Diego River! For more information & to register, visit: www.sdriverdays.org.
May 8th Saturday 11 am - 1:15 pm Sea World San Diego Empty the Tanks Event by Ellen Ericksen This is the ninth Empty the Tanks. This is a C-19 compliant protest. Masks and social distancing. Please leave your companion animals at home. Feel free to make homemade posters. More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/834607434072699/?ref=newsfeed
May 10th Monday 11 am History of Women’s Suffrage Through Art Part 2: The Intersection of Women's Rights and Civil Rights Event by Women's Museum of California and Visions Art Museum Join us for the second part of a 3-part series addressing the historical context of themes in Deeds Not Words, on exhibition at VAM April 17 through July 3. Women's Museum of California board member Sue Gonda will join in conversation with several of the exhibition’s artists. Part 2 will feature a conversation about African American suffragists including investigative journalist and founder of the NAACP Ida B Wells-Barnett. Dr Gonda will be joined by exhibits artist Arturo Alonso Sandoval, Alice Beasley and Jayne Gaskins. More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/504358673907129
May 10th Monday 6 pm – 7 pm Lecture: Drought in the West—Research and Scientific Tools for Coping with Climate Change Event by UCSD Join Birch Aquarium for the first in a three-part virtual lecture series to learn more about how Scripps Institution of Oceanography is working collaboratively with a wide-range of government and academic partners to address some of the most challenging environmental issues facing the western US today. In "Drought in the West—Research and Scientific Tools for Coping with Climate Change," climate scientist Julie Kalansky discusses how drought in California and Nevada is a common occurrence, with the attendant water restrictions and threat of severe wildfires bringing the reality of climate change into sharp focus. Future climate projections for the region suggest a trend toward more extremes, including more severe and prolonged drought as well as exceptionally wet years. California Nevada Climate Applications (CNAP) program manager Julie Kalansky will discuss the science of drought and how this Scripps-based consortium of institutions works to provide drought tracking and early warning in support of drought preparedness and resilience in the face of a changing climate. The lecture is free and available to the public through Zoom, however advanced reservation is required. More info: https://calendar.ucsd.edu/event/lecture-drought-in-the-westresearch-and-scientific-tools-for-coping-with-climate-change-609053c6eaa4f1.21113507
May 12th Wednesday 6 pm - 7 pm EV Battery Myths, Legends, and Facts Event by Electric Vehicle Association San Diego There are many misunderstood facets of owning and operating an electric car. Mark Hughes will be here for our May meeting to bust some myths for us.
Mark Hughes is a mechanical engineer who spent his career in the power generation industry enabling the burning of coal, oil, and natural gas. A combustion co-dependent, one might say. But, then he learned about climate change. He sold his 1971 Chevelle SS454 (10 miles to the gallon) for a succession of ever more efficient cars and he and his wife now both drive Teslas. In addition, their all-electric house is powered by a PV array sufficient for both the house, the cars, and some of their neighbors. Change, in other words, is possible. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpfu2oqDwrGdQgfAvIwsxxl7jrPoZf10d8
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. More info: https://www.sandiegoev.org/events/
May 12th Wednesday 6:30 pm - 8 pm Join us to discuss our May Book Club book "Crusade for Justice-The Autobiography of Ida B. Wells" by one of the founders of the NAACP, Ida B. Wells. Event by NAACP San Diego Branch More info: For the Zoom link, please email bookclub@sandiegonaacp.org. https://www.facebook.com/NAACPSanDiego/photos/a.1627618594146112/2899934260247866/
May 13th Thursday 5:30 pm Immigration Updates Webinar Event by Alliance San Diego We hope you will join us to learn about changes in immigration at a national level and how it affects our communities locally. Register now https://form.123formbuilder.com/5803511/form More info: https://www.facebook.com/AllianceSD/
Also check out these other groups working on this issue:
Border Angels https://www.borderangels.org/
Rapid Response Network https://www.facebook.com/RRNSanDiego/
Jewish Family Services March 3rd event:
https://www.jfssd.org/community-conversations/rebuilding-our-immigration-system/
May 13th Thursday 5:30 pm Quantifying CO2 Emissions: Essential Groundwork in Creating Regional Climate Solutions Event by North County Climate Change Alliance Please join our special guests Dr. Kevin Gurney (NAU), Dr. Nilmini Silva-Send (USD), and Dr. Ralph Keeling (Scripps), who will share their groundbreaking work and introduce the concepts of Emissions Monitoring, Reporting, and Verifications (MRV), all of which will position us to advocate for the best possible zero emissions solutions. More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/768689577088344
May 13th Thursday 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event by I Love A Clean San Diego Cooking Up Change: Zero Waste Cooking Demo with Kitchens for Good Did you know that 40% of the food grown, processed, and transported in the U.S. currently goes to waste? Come hungry to learn about reducing food waste and getting creative in the kitchen. Attendees are encouraged to gather ingredients and cook some delectable cuisine along with Chef Ryan Rizutto, Kitchens for Good Production Chef and Owner of Southside Biscuits. Kitchens for Good is a local, nonprofit organization that works to equip individuals with culinary and hospitality training, as well as to prepare thousands of healthy meals for hungry residents using surplus and cosmetically imperfect produce. More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/795125784719147
May 13th Thursday 6 pm Water Issues in San Diego County, Clean Ups, and Advocacy 101 Event by San Diego Coastkeeper San Diego Coastkeeper is the region's leading clean water "watchdog" organization. This webinar will focus on topics related to pollution, climate change, water supply, and public health. The presentation will conclude with a Q&A and an overview of current opportunities. This webinar is ideally suited for San Diegans interested in learning about clean water issues and getting involved in advocacy. More info: https://www.facebook.com/SanDiegoCoastkeeper
May 13th Thursday 6:30 pm -7:30 pm Youth Climate Fellowship Fundraiser Event by SD350 Join us for an evening with youth who are leading a movement to empower their peers to take Climate Action through education, skill-building, leadership, and activism! This hour-long event will feature a panel of SanDiego350’s Youth Climate Fellows where you’ll learn about their ongoing work, ask questions of young climate leaders, and how you can support this work in the coming year. SD350’s Youth4Climate program engages youth in the decisions that impact their lives and future, providing them with opportunities to learn and participate in hands-on civic engagement. This is more than a program; it has become a vibrant community that centers the voices of diverse youth. Your donations will allow us to continue to pay a cohort of 4-5 high school fellows from across San Diego County during the school year. Fellows lead weekly meetings, education and outreach efforts, and advocacy campaigns. This program offers fellows more one on one attention to aid in building their professional and leadership skills, and outreach experience. More info: https://sandiego350.org/blog/event/civi_event_1186/
May 14th Friday 9 am - 10 am Sempra Shareholder Meeting Protest Event by SanDiego350, San Diego Green New Deal Alliance and Climate Action Campaign Join our protest of Sempra’s (and SDG&E’s) ongoing efforts to grow fracked gas infrastructure, consumption and global export while opposing equitable renewable energy policies and investments. Sempra’s Board has recommended a “no” vote on a proposal to bring its lobbying practices into alignment with the Paris Climate Accord. This is a COVID-safe in-person protest / rally with creative arts and visuals. Read more, RSVP, and get our social media toolkit at https://actionnetwork.org/.../sempra-shareholder-meeting..https://actionnetwork.org/.../sempra-shareholder-meeting..
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/151327953616993/?ref=newsfeed
May 14th Friday 5 pm How to Save a Planet with Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson Event by UCSD
Join us for a live discussion with UC San Diego alumnus, Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, a marine biologist, policy expert, writer and Brooklyn native. She is founder of the non-profit think tank Urban Ocean Lab, and co-creator and co-host of the Spotify/Gimlet podcast How to Save a Planet. She co-edited the anthology All We Can Save, and co-founded The All We Can Save Project in support of women climate leaders. Her mission is to build community around climate solutions. The discussion with be moderated by UC San Diego alumnus, Dr. Chandler Puritty, a doctoral lecturer in the African American Studies and Environmental Studies departments at UC San Diego. More info: https://calendar.ucsd.edu/event/how-to-save-a-planet-with-dr.-ayana-elizabeth-johnson-6081ee10b10ae4.17498869
May 16th Sunday 4 pm - 5:30 pm Showing Up for Racial Justice San Diego Meeting What is SURJ San Diego up to? How can white people actively support fights for racial justice here on occupied Kumeyaay/Iipay/Tiipay/Luiseño/Digueño land (the so-called San Diego area) in this moment? Each month, SURJ-SD holds a chapter meeting to connect around our collective vision to transform our community away from prison, police and colonial violence, and to share updates and actions from local partners, coalitions and our chapter's working groups, followed by a Q&A. See our partners: http://surjsd.org/friends All are welcome, and encouraged to read the SURJ values if it's your first time: https://www.showingupforracialjustice.org/surj-values.html
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1021401341720577
May 16th Sunday 2 pm - 4 pm Coronado BLM Caravan Event by Caravan for Justice Meet at Coronado Skate Park 2000 Mullinex Dr, Coronado 92118 We will decorate cars and get set up until 3:00 (SHARP), at which time we will caravan to show our support for #BlackLivesMatter and #StandForAsians! Please use your hazard lights and fill up your gas tank. Honk your horn and make some noise! More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/108746797930067/
May 19th Wednesday 630 pm Into the Wild with County, State, and Federal Parks Event by San Diego County Democrats for Environmental Action Join us in welcoming Benjamin Gray (Recreation Manager, Palomar Ranger District, Cleveland National Forest), Ray Lennox (District Superintendent, Colorado Desert District, California State Parks), and Jessica Geiszler (Marketing and Public Outreach Manager, San Diego County Department of Parks and Recreation) to talk about their respective camping, recreation, and trail systems, and to answer any burning park-related questions you may have long-harbored. We look forward to sharing a lively, informative evening that may inspire you to get back out into nature (and come back refreshed, recharged, and ready to save it). More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/299929105026792/?ref=newsfeed
May 25th Tuesday 2 pm - 3pm Backyard Chickens "Cluckinar" Event by Solana Center Join us for this webinar where you will learn the basics and many benefits of raising chickens at home. From producing beautiful, high-quality eggs, assisting in keeping waste out of the landfill, to protecting your garden from pests - chickens have a lot to offer! Plus, they are fun pets and are guaranteed to make you smile. Now that’s something to cluck about! More info: https://www.solanacenter.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1623
May 27th Thursday 1 pm – 2 pm Is U.S.-China Climate Action Possible in an Era of Mistrust? Event by UCSD The world can't meet the challenge of climate change without aggressive action from both China and the United States, the world’s two largest emitters of greenhouse gases (GHGs). Yet, with U.S.-China relations at the lowest point in decades, competition rather than cooperation increasingly defines the relationship. What are the prospects for U.S.-China climate action? What is the likely role of collaboration or coordination? Will competition be constructive or destructive? Join us for a discussion with Professor Alex Wang of UCLA on possible pathways forward for climate action and carbon neutrality in light of recent U.S. and Chinese announcements. More info: https://calendar.ucsd.edu/event/is-u.s.-china-climate-action-possible-in-an-era-of-mistrust-6088430da04b06.14759245
For Black Lives Matter and other communities of concern connections check out our list of social justice groups. Also many environmental groups are now embracing communities of concern, especially Climate groups that work on climate justice. Go to "get involved page" for their links http://www.oceanbeachgreencenter.org/get-involved.html
An excellent source for events and credible information from local and national sources is Peace San Diego at https://www.facebook.com/groups/PeaceSanDiego
New events are always happening....please check http://www.oceanbeachgreencenter.org/events-calendar.html for updates to the event list
Also visit our "get involved" tab http://www.oceanbeachgreencenter.org/get-involved.html for various group's websites. Check their events page for their habitat restoration work parties, beach clean-ups, committee meetings, workshops, field trips etc.