The Bay Area Coalition for Headwaters is dedicated to educating the public about preserving Headwaters Forest and the surrounding ecosystem. The organization takes part in media outreach campaigns, school presentations, and informational tabling in the community. The coalition also maintains a large collection of informational files and a video library. Donations are accepted in the form of online payments, personal checks and money orders.
The Center for Ecoliteracy is devoted to teaching sustainability to the next generation. They are perhaps most famous for their work promoting gardens in schools, nutrition in school lunches and ecological principles into curricula. They also provide books, seminars and teaching resources to schools.
The Union of Concerned Scientists is an association over 250,000 strong. The organization has a commitment to a creating a safer world and environment through independent research and citizen action. The business offices participate in green practices and the company is Better Business Bureau accredited and given a four-star charity rating by Charity Navigator.
This is the main office for the San Francisco Bay Area chapter of the Sierra Club. It is a grassroots organization dedicated to protecting the environment and promoting clean and sustainable energy.
The group takes part in campaigns to pass environmental ballot measures, and educates the public about the importance of preserving the earth. The chapter also regularly goes on hikes throughout the region as well as outdoor activities like camping and backcountry skiing.
Seacology is a leading environmental conservation organization whose primary focus is on preserving the biodiversity of islands. The majority of plant and animal extinctions in recent times have happened on islands and Seacology aims to help arrest this trend around the globe. It works with local populations to come up with solutions that are both environmentally responsible and economically advantageous. To see a list of the many projects the organization has completed, is currently working on, to get involved with its educational programs or to donate, check the Web site.
The Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association is a nonprofit that protects and restores historical sights and buildings in Berkeley. The office is located in a beautiful historic house on Durant Avenue, near the Berkeley campus. This association has a long and proud history in Berkeley and keeps a close eye on new Berkeley development. The goal is to make sure that Berkeley's history is not lost as it continues to grow and thrive.