ICEJ June Meeting
2025-06-11 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
ICEJ is continuing to meet monthly to discuss and plan sustainable and equitable initiatives in the San Diego region! All are Welcome!

Our next meeting is Wednesday, June 11th at 3 – 4:30 PM via Zoom. Contact us via email for the zoom link if you’re interested in joining, your participation is valued!

No Kings March and Nation-wide Day of Defiance - SD350 Contingent
2025-06-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Waterfront Park, 1600 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, California, 92101
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There will be a contingent of people from SD350 marching in the No Kings March:

“Be part of San Diego’s NO KINGS March, joining this nationwide day of action to defend our freedoms.

Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. They’re taking everything they can get their hands on, and daring the world to stop them. They want to strip America for parts, shuttering Social Security offices, firing essential workers, gutting Medicaid, and eliminating climate programs and environmental and civil rights protections – all to bankroll their billionaire tax scam. On Saturday, June 14th, we’re continuing the work and taking to the streets NATIONWIDE to fight back with a clear message: No Kings!

If you are joining us, please register here so we know how many climate-themed signs to bring! Together we can make a difference!

SanDiego350 attendees will gather at the corner of N. Harbor and Ash St at 9:30 AM and join the march as a group. See the map below for details and look for the SanDiego350 banner.

Register for updates! “

REGISTER HERE

Urban Greening Community Open House
2025-06-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Groundwork SD Earth Lab – Millenial Tech Middle School, 1110 Carolina Ln, San Diego, California, 92102, United States
Last October. ICEJ was part of a coalition of organizations that held an Eco Fair and Town Hall in SE San Diego and the issue that our attendees chose to work further on was environmental racism and greening communities of concern. Now the Urban Collaborative Project (UCP) and partners (see full list below) are putting on a series of events to develop an Urban Greening Plan (UGP). The upcoming Urban Greening Community Open House will distribute up to three trees to individual residents of SE San Diego AND help identify new green spaces and co-design community-led maintenance plans. The Open House will be held on Sat. June 14 10 AM-2 PM at Groundwork SD Earth Lab– Millennial Tech Middle School (1110 Carolina Ln, San Diego, CA 92102). Note: both UCP and Groundwork San Diego Chollas Creek were our partners for the Eco Fair. More on the Plan is below.The Urban Greening Plan will identify and map priority areas for tree planting, green spaces, and community-led maintenance to provide clean air, environmental cooling, and walkable neighborhoods. This plan is shaped by community voices and prioritizes equity, inclusion, and cultural diversity. The UGP Taskforce includes the Urban Collaborative Project (UCP), San Diego Urban Sustainability Coalition (another Eco Fair partner), Mundo Gardens, Urban Corps, and Tree San Diego.

Interfaith Summer Beach Drum Circle
2025-06-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Moonlight Beach – South of the Lifeguard Station, Encinitas, ca, 92024
The summer solstice is a time to celebrate nature’s abundance, the power of the sun, and the cyclical nature that sustains all life on Earth. Different cultures and people of various faiths worldwide have been celebrating this celestial event for millennia. The word “solstice” comes from the Latin words “sun” and “to stand still.” At solstice, we pause for reflection, gratitude, and a deeper connection to nature. Our drumming builds community and echoes the rhythms of the waves–everything is connected!

Join us on Friday, June 20 at 6:30 PM at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas for this magical experience on the longest day of the year. On the beach, just walk south of the lifeguard station. There is a large FREE parking lot and facilities. Bring your drum, your spirit, and something to sit on. All levels welcome — let’s welcome the summer sun together! Free will offerings accepted to benefit the work of ICEJ – the Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice. Questions? Contact Susan Cass at susanpanniercass@gmail.com

RSVP HERE

Hands in Soil: Project New Village
2025-06-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Mt Hope Community Garden, 4261 Market St, San Diego, California, 92101
Hands in the Soil is an ICEJ initiative that pairs volunteers with monthly opportunities at various local not-for-profits, providing a chance to get a bit dirty for environmental justice. Our June opportunity is once again with Project New Village. We will meet up at the Mt. Hope Community Garden, 4269 Market St. on Saturday, June 21 9-11 AM. Project New Village is a good-food, grassroots movement that is resident-led and committed to building stronger neighborhoods, improving the neighborhood food supply chain, and stimulating collective investment in better health.

Join with like-minded neighbors for a morning of gardening activities and meaningful, light-duty work–help create health and build equity in communities that need it most! If you have questions or are available to volunteer, please contact Susan Cass at SusanPannierCass@gmail.com.

SD350 Climate Legislation Training
2025-06-21 13:30 - 15:30 | San Diego Education Association Auditorium – Mission Valley
SD350’s annual legislative training will help YOU develop skills in communicating with elected officials and build knowledge about key climate bills progressing through in the California state legislature. OPEN to all

“SD350’s annual legislative training will help YOU develop skills and confidence in communicating with elected officials and build your knowledge about key climate bills currently progressing through in the California state legislature.

Topics we’ll cover include:

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How a bill becomes the law in California

Best practices for holding lobby meetings with State legislators

Summary and discussion of SD350’s priority bills for this session

Our plans for campaigning to support the priority bills and how you can get involved

This training will be held in-person at The San Diego Education Association Auditorium in Mission Valley. There is lots of parking available, the Green line Mission San Diego trolley stop is about a 10 minute walk away, and bus #14 stops on the corner.

Register using the green button above.

This is a youth-friendly space and youth are invited and encouraged to attend and to join us for lobby meetings and other campaign activities following the training.

Note: anyone interested in climate policy is welcome! You don’t need to be an SD350 member and members of partner organizations are welcome to join.

Youth under 18 must bring (or email to Katharine Harrison ) a signed waiver, which can be found HERE.

If you are able to volunteer at the event or have any questions, please contact Katharine Harrison. “

REGISTER HERE
