California is poised to enter its fifth consecutive year of drought. While a powerful El Niño is expected to bring above average precipitation to the state and some modest drought relief, even a stormy winter won’t end the drought. In January, Governor Brown declared a State of Emergency and directed state officials to take all […]
Join presenters from the Climate Reality Project who recently returned from Al Gore’s latest climate change training for a talk on climate action and about “big-impact” steps you can take today to make a difference.
Join the Women's Environmental Network (WEN) as we return to Woods Bar & Brewery for a drink after work and a short talk on networking and job searching skills by Jen Jackson, Toxics Reduction & Healthy Ecosystems Program Manager with SF Environment! Mix and mingle with other environmental professionals while sampling unique and refreshing small […]
Join WEN and other environmentalists for the 6th San Francisco Green Film Festival. This year, the Festival showcases 70 internationally acclaimed films, with over 90 visiting filmmakers and guest speakers. Come delve into some of the most pressing environmental issues of our time and see what we can do about it.
Join Women in Cleantech and Sustainability on May 14th in San Francisco for a lively and thought-provoking discussion of the Zero Waste movement, “Is a Zero Waste Lifestyle Possible?”. Hear from industry experts, city government, and zero-waste lifestyle advocates in a deep dive into this important environmental issue. We will discuss why diverting material from landfill is such a critical issue and will explore some of the challenges that service providers, policy makers, and consumers face today.
Living in the Information Age, we have the world at our fingertips - from research to social media, online shopping, and beyond. With millions of people seeking millions of pieces of information at the same time, the equipment used to pull in and push out all of the data gets hot - literally. Join the Women's Environmental Network for an evening of networking and a special talk by Dr. Priscilla Johnson on the biggest concerns surrounding data centers and the challenges of managing their energy consumption toward a sustainable future.
While some can 'buy their way out of scarcity', many cannot. Water is a basic human right and we need to ensure that clean and safe water remains accessible to all. Join the Women's Environmental Network and Impact Hub for a panel discussion on innovative, forward-thinking solutions that seek to bridge the equity gap to preserve the quality, availability and accessibility of water in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Join the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, the Women’s Environmental Network and the Women Transportation Seminar for a ride of the iconic SF waterfront. The ride begins at Brannan Street Wharf and will end at Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture, with stops along the way to talk about changes happening on the waterfront, including new developments and transportation infrastructure.
Join the Women's Environmental Network (WEN) as we return to one of our favorite watering holes, Woods Bar & Brewery for this free event. Mix and mingle with other environmentally focused women while sampling unique and refreshing small batch beers on their outdoor garden patio.
As changemakers, environmentalists, and women, how can wilderness experiences and adventures help us to be more creative and effective in our careers?
Join WEN at SF Environment for networking and a talk by WEN board member Christine Sculati on living a life of adventure.
Inspired by an August 2016 journey from Mount Whitney to Yosemite Valley on the John Muir Trail, Christine will present slides from the 220-mile trail and other awe-inspiring wilderness destinations in the High Sierra and Yosemite, where she has backpacked and climbed.
