SD Climate Tech Cities: April 28 - May 5
UCSD Film screening, Surfrider Open House, Hike, Free yoga and more!
Happy Monday San Diego,
We hope you're greeting the week with excitement and are ready to make the most of the diverse opportunities that the upcoming days present.
Our top picks for the week:
Start your week on Tuesday, April 29th, by participating in the 🌴 Grand Caribe Shoreline Park Erosion Control Workshop, a hands-on experience that combines learning and community service.
On Wednesday, April 30th, join the 🌊 UCSD Film Screening & Panel of "We're All Plastic People Now" for an insightful discussion on environmental issues.
Kick off May on Thursday, 1st, with the 🏄♂️ Surfrider San Diego Open House, a great opportunity to learn about local conservation efforts and how you can get involved.
On Saturday, May 3rd, do the 🥾 Eagle Peak Ranch Wildlife Tracking Hike.
Sunday, May 4th, offers a variety of events to wrap up the week. Start your day with 🧘♀️ Yoga at the Birdwing for some relaxation and mindfulness. For those seeking adventure, the ⛰ Cleveland National Forest (Garnet Peak) hike is a must-do.
Dive into the details below and mark your calendars for these not-to-be-missed events! Remember, some email platforms may truncate this message, so be sure to scroll down for the full list of upcoming activities.
Best
Ehsan & The Climate Tech Cities Team
🌴 Grand Caribe Shoreline Park Erosion Control Workshop, Tue, Apr 29
🌊 UCSD Film Screening & Panel of "We're All Plastic People Now", Wed, Apr 30
💡 Fast and Furious: Diagnostics in Extreme Environments, Wed, Apr 30
🏄♂️ Surfrider San Diego Open House, Thu, May 1
🥾 Eagle Peak Ranch Wildlife Tracking Hike, Sat, May 1
🗻 Climb for the Conservancy Mount Kilimanjaro, Sat, May 3
⛰ Cleveland National Forest (Garnet Peak), Sun, May 4
🧘♀️ Yoga at the Birdwing, Sun, May 4
🎨 Water Color Study with Ilan Lael Foundation, Sun, May 4
Read on for more details about this week’s happenings.
Community Shoutouts!
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Opportunities
Upcoming and Rolling Deadlines
🎓 University of San Diego Regional Energy Academy Interest Form
👩💼 Women Entrepreneurs Boot Camp | Climate Tech (Due May 12)
🚒 Verizon Disaster Resilience Prize, June 13
🔌 Google AI For Energy Startup Accelerator (Due June 30)
👉 Would you like to feature a grant opportunity, fellowship application, or incubation program in the SD Climate Tech Cities newsletter? Reach out to us with the info.
Upcoming Events
💵 Early Stage Venture Financing with Equity and Debt, Thu, May 8
🧘♀️ Yoga at the Birdwing, Sun, May 10
🐟 Wander the Wetlands: Bilingual Fish Seining & BioBlitz, Sat, May 10
🌄 Guided Nature Walk in Otay Valley Regional Park, Sat, May 10
👗SoCal Circular Textiles Summit 2025, May 9-10
🌊 Monthly BlueTech Networking, Wed, May 14
⚖ Essentials for BlueTech Startups, May 21
🍻 CCSD May Happy Hour, Wed, May 22
🏦 Weathering the Change: Climate Resilience Strategies & Solutions, Fri, June 6
⚡ Trends & Opportunities Series, Wed, Jun 11
💙 BlueTech Week 2025, Mon, Nov 17
This Week in Depth
🌴 Grand Caribe Shoreline Park Erosion Control Workshop
When: Tusday, April 29, 05:00 PM
Where: 598 Grand Caribe Causeway, Coronado, CA 92118
The project team will provide a brief presentation about the shoreline’s current vulnerability to erosion and discuss concepts designed to address erosion, provide shoreline stability and maintain public access with minimal impact on the adjacent habitat. Following the presentation, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide input on potential design concepts with the project team.
🌊 UCSD Film Screening & Panel of "We're All Plastic People Now"
When: Wednesday, April 30, 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Where: 3135 Matthews Ln, La Jolla, CA
Come watch this film at Price Center Theater in UCSD!
💡 Fast and Furious: Diagnostics in Extreme Environments
When: Wednesday, April 30, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: RSVP for location
The need for high-performance ionizing-particle diagnostics for operation in intense environments is arising across a number of fields, running the spectrum from fundamental science to commercial technology.
🏄♂️ Surfrider San Diego Open House
When: Thursday, May 1, 6:00PM-7:30PM
Where: RSVP for location
Learn about Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), meet ocean lovers, enjoy free pizza from Woodstock's PB at New English Brewing
🥾 Eagle Peak Ranch Wildlife Tracking Hike
When: Thursday, May 1, 08:00 AM 12:00 PM
Where: Eagle Peak Ranch, 5030 Eagle Peak Road, Julian, CA 92036
Join trained volunteers for a hike to explore Eagle Peak Ranch's wildlife through scat, tracks, and the use of wildlife cameras!
🗻 Climb for the Conservancy Mount Kilimanjaro
When: Saturday, May 3, 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Where: 15648 San Andres Drive Del Mar, CA 92014
Join SDRVC at Del Mar Ranger Station for an information reception where we will discuss all the details about our upcoming climb and hear the fun from the February 2025 trip to Tanzania!
⛰ Cleveland National Forest (Garnet Peak)
When: Sunday, May 4, 09:00 AM - 02:30 PM
Where: RSVP for location
Garnet Peak offers dramatic views of the Anza-Borrego Desert and the Laguna Mountain Range. On a clear day, the eastern views from this section of the Pacific Crest Trail may extend to the Salton Sea. This is a difficult 6-mile hike with an elevation change of 1250 feet.
🧘♀️ Yoga at the Birdwing
When: Sunday, May 4, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: 15737 San Andres Dr Del Mar, CA 92014
Join for rejuvenating yoga sessions amidst the serene surroundings of the San Dieguito Lagoon.
🎨 Water Color Study with Ilan Lael Foundation
When: Sunday, May 4, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: 930 Orchard Lane Santa Ysabel, CA 92070
Join for a creative and relaxing experience at the beautiful Hubbell Studios / Ilan-Lael Foundation. Get inspired by the stunning natural surroundings as you learn the art of water coloring from experts at the Ilan Lael Foundation.