Volunteer Thursday

Seed the Commons is a small organization that depends on volunteers and we have plenty of projects that could use your help. On Volunteer Thursday we get together to do the work! Hosted at the home of one of our organizers in the San Francisco South of Market neighborhood, conveniently located near Embarcadero BART and the
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Conversation on Veganic Farming

Folsom and Beale Folsom and Beale, San Francisco, CA, United States

The third meeting of the Working Group on Veganic Farming is already upon us. Come help build our movement! Reclaiming and defending space for gardening and small-scale farming is vital to creating just and sustainable food systems. Unfortunately, the food movement has largely defaulted to farming models that depend on animal exploitation, creating a sense that
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Soil Not Oil Conference

Soil Not Oil is an International Environmental Conference that takes place in Richmond, Ca. This year, Nassim Nobari of Seed the Commons and Matthew Loisel of Lazy Millennial Farms will give a talk titled "Veganic Farming: a New Proposal for the Food Movement". Don't miss it! Conference website.  

Sunday Brunch – Ecological Imperialism

Centro Del Pueblo 474 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Join us for our second Sunday Brunch of the summer! Topic: Ecological Imperialism We’ll introduce the concept of ecological imperialism and discuss the effects of 524 years of colonization and eurocentrism on North American environments and food systems. Sunday Brunches are held at The Secret Garden every first Sunday of summer months. A donation of $12 is suggested, but nobody
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Celebration of International Year of Pulses

Centro Del Pueblo 474 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

The United Nations declared 2016 the International Year of Pulses - with good reason!  Pulses, or legumes, are an important type of food and crop throughout the world. They provide protein, fiber and other nutrients to our diets, without the saturated fat and cholesterol that accompany animal-based protein. They are grown with a small fraction of the resources it
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Animal Activists Training 2016

The Northern California for Animal Advocacy is hosting its first training day for animal rights activists to share ideas and skills on how best to advocate for animal liberation. It looks like it will be a fantastic day and Nassim Nobari is one of the speakers. The event is free but registration is required. Space
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Sunday Brunch – The Role of Institutions in Creating Food Culture

Centro Del Pueblo 474 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Join us for our summer Sunday Brunches! Topic: The Role of Institutions in Creating Food Culture The examples of milk, school lunches and dietary guidelines. Sunday Brunches are held at The Secret Garden every first Sunday of summer months. A donation of $12 is suggested, nobody is turned away for lack of funds. If you would like to volunteer
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Volunteer Thursday

Millahcayotl is a small association that depends on volunteers and we have plenty of projects that could use your help. On Volunteer Thursday we get together to do the work! Hosted at the home of one of our organizers in the San Francisco South of Market neighborhood, conveniently located near Embarcadero BART and the Transbay
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Conversation on Veganic Farming

This is a special meeting of the Working Group on Veganic Farming that will be partially devoted to watching videos on veganic farming and furthering our education together. We will meet in Oakland at the home of one of our members. Email us for the exact address or to coordinate carpooling. **************** The Working Group on Veganic Farming
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Vegan Soul Wellness Festival

Laney College 900 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA, United States

Seed the Commons will be at this exciting event for the first time! Drop by our table to learn about veganic gardening with farmer Matt Loisel (owner of Lazy Millennial Farms) and come listen to our talk about ecological imperialism and veganic agriculture at 2:30 on the main stage. Facebook event.