BUSD Fix-it Fests - Volunteers Needed

When: Nov. 16, 2024 and Feb. 8, 2025

Time: 1-4 pm 

Where: Berkeley Unified School District, Middle School locations

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Transition Berkeley is collaborating with Berkeley Unified School District and other organizations to host three repair events throughout the 2024-25 school year to provide an opportunity for members of our schools & community to learn how to repair household items.

 

We are looking for community members with skills to help attendees repair things like electronics, appliances, toys,  bikes, clothes, and more. More info…

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Sign up to be a Repair Coach

Sign up for another Volunteer Role

Register an Item to Fix

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Skill & Idea Share Gatherings

When: Oct. 8, No Nov. event, Dec. 10, Jan 14, Feb. 11, March 11, April 15. (last event of the year)

Time: 6-7:30 pm 

Where: Terea Hall Pittman (South Branch) Library, 1901 Russell St, Berkeley, 94703

Come join your neighbors in connecting, learning and resource sharing! Themes vary. 

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Questions: info@transitionberkeley.org

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Native Plant Pollinator Gardens

When: Ongoing work parties to plant and maintain gardens.

Where: Various Berkeley Park sites.

 

Want to help support local habitat and our bird, butterfly and bee friends? Your help can make a big difference. Come plant or maintain one of the native plant gardens in a Berkeley park. There are many sites to choose from. No experience necessary. 

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Sign Up to help: click here

Questions: info@transitionberkeley.org​

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​Crop Swap & Share in Ohlone Park

When: Weekly gatherings, Mondays, May 6 - Sept. 30, 2024 ((Note: event has ended for the this year. Join the Skill & Idea Share or other events being offered!)

Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Where: West end of Ohlone Park, across from North Berkeley BART, near the ball field. 

 

This is a glorious opportunity to pass along any homemade goodies, seeds, seedlings, extra vegetable and fruit harvest. 

 

If you don’t have anything to bring, that’s totally ok too - just come with your brilliant self and your desire to help foster a connected, regenerative community! There is always enough to go around!

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Questions: info@transitionberkeley.org

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