An oiled sea turtle.
Green Friday Potlucks (Northern Alameda County Group)
Friday, July 13–”The Aftermath of the BP Oil Spill”
Green Friday Potlucks are held on the second Friday of each month at the Sierra Club Office at 2530 San Pablo Ave. in Berkeley. An optional “zero waste” potluck dinner begins at 6 pm followed by our speaker’s presentation from 7 until 8:30. Please bring a healthful dish to share. Suggested donation $2. Beverages and tableware will be provided. To RSVP (appreciated but not required), to volunteer, or for more information, contact Ken Peterson at kenpeterson45@att.net or Joanne Drabek at (510)530-5216.
Two years after the devastating BP oil spill, Gulf of Mexico wildlife and coastal communities are still damaged and in need of greater support for their recovery. Dr. Chris Pincetich of the Turtle Island Restoration Network shares stories, science, and recent reports from the spill, and provides his insight as a toxicologist on what lies ahead for recovery efforts.
