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2014 has been a challenging year. On December 20, 2013, Rose Braz—Wild Equity’s Chairperson, my wife, and the person I call “the greatest human I’ve ever met” without reservation—had a seizure. That Christmas Eve she was diagnosed…

Muir Woods Salmon Stroll

You are invited to join the Wild Equity Institute for a hike at Muir Woods to see the threatened Coho Salmon, Central California Coast Evolutionary Significant Unit, and the Steelhead, Central California Coast Distinct Population Segment. Witness…

Anniversary Bash: Thanks to everyone who came out!

As you know, 2014 was Wild Equity’s fifth year of building equity around the Bay Area, and last month you, our supporters, came forth to join us in celebration. Happily, the party was a huge success! We enjoyed live music and prizes,…

San Francisco Recreation and Parks Caught Illegally Armoring Sharp Park Beach

March 21, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Brent Plater, Wild Equity Institute, (415) 572-6989Bill McLaughlin, Surfrider Foundation, San Francisco Chapter, (415) 225-4083 San Francisco Recreation and Parks Caught Illegally Armoring…

Endangered Wildlife Bike Ride

Sunday, November 9, 9:30am – 12:30pm: You are invited to join the staff of the Wild Equity Institute on a bike ride through some of San Francisco’s last wildlife habitats. We will search for and learn how to save the endangered species…

Five Years Fighting: Wild Equity’s Anniversary Celebration

On November 6th we will be proudly celebrating our five year anniversary! That’s right, it’s already been Five Years Fighting, and we’ve decided to throw you, the people who’ve made Wild Equity possible, a party! Please…

Tonight’s the Night: Wild Equity’s Anniversary Celebration!

Tonight's the night: Wild Equity's five year anniversary celebration!  A limited number of tickets have been reserved for sale at the door for only $15, so come on by!  Thursday November 6th, 6pm, …

Nov. 6, 6pm: Five Years Fighting, Wild Equity’s Anniversary Celebration!

On November 6th, 6pm, at the Eric Quezada Center for Culture and Politics Wild Equity will be proudly celebrating our five year anniversary! That’s right, it’s already been Five Years Fighting, and we’ve decided to throw you, the people…

State of the City Forum at Modern Times Bookstore Collective

Thursday, October 23, 7:00pm – 9:00pm: This edition of the Modern Times State of the City panel welcomes Brent Plater, Executive Director of the Wild Equity Institute; Richard A. Walker, author of The Atlas of California; and Diane Serafini,…

Wild Equity Presents at the Oakland Zoo: Twain’s Frog and the Beautiful Serpent

Thursday, 23 October, 12:00pm: The Oakland Zoo’s staff and supporters are welcome to join Wild Equity’s Brent Plater for a photographic exploration of the Bay Area’s best chance to save two wondrous and imperiled animals: the…

Western Snowy Plover Walk About

Sunday, October 19, 10:00am – 12:00pm: Join the Wild Equity Institute for a leisurely walk along Ocean Beach to search for the threatened Western Snowy Plover. This small shorebird is threatened by human activities and habitat degradation.…

Lit Crawl 2014 Reading – (In)Visibly Green

Saturday, October 18, 6:00pm: Please join Wild Equity and four local authors for the InVisibly Green reading at Lit Crawl 2014. Reconsider the definition of what constitutes nature writing, examine the dominate narrative of the environmental…

Wild Equity at the Wildlife Conservation Expo!

Wild Equity is an exhibitor at the upcoming Wildlife Conservation Expo. Come by and say hi! buy tickets now, or discover more about the expo. The 2014 Wildlife Conservation Expo is almost here! And we have big news. Dr. Iain Douglas-Hamilton,…

Elite Students Complete Wild Equity/FWS Conservation Internship

Wild Equity Institute Staff Attorney Laura Horton ended a year-long project with the Toyota TogetherGreen fellowship program on August 8, 2014. Laura received a grant from the TTG program in September, 2013, and created a project that brought…

Nightlife at Cal Academy of Sciences

Come visit Wild Equity during Nightlife at California Academy of Sciences! Nightlife is a 21+ event Our Nightlife Station!

Endangered Species Spotlight at California Academy of Sciences

Monday, September 1, 11:00am – 2:00pm: The Wild Equity Institute is going to be at the California Academy of Sciences for their Endangered Species Spotlight. Come find us in the Swamp! Take a closer look at endangered species and explore…

Oakland Zoo, Education Building – Zimmer Auditorium

Oakland Zoo 9777 Golf links Road Oakland, CA 94605 General Information number: (510) 632-9525. Directions: To arrive via public transit plan your trip using the 511 Trip Planner.

Rebels with a Cause Movie Screening

Thursday, August 21, 6:30pm: Please join the Wild Equity staff for the screening of the inspiring film Rebels with a Cause. The film follows the story of the people who took on developers to save open space and create two national treasures:…

October 11, Wild Equity at the Wildlife Conservation Expo!

Wild Equity is an exhibitor at the upcoming Wildlife Conservation Expo. Come by and say hi.

Muir Woods Salmon Stroll

Sunday, December 14, 11:00am – 1:00pm: You are invited to join the Wild Equity Institute for a hike at Muir Woods to see the threatened Coho Salmon, Central California Coast Evolutionary Significant Unit, and the Steelhead, Central California…

Wild Equity at Foster City Public Library: Saving Endangered Wildlife Near You

Monday, July 28, 7:00pm: Please join us for a slideshow and discussion about saving endangered wildlife near you and protecting coastal communities from sea level rise. Learn how you can see and save two federally protected species, the California…

Wild Equity Institute Challenges Harmful Sharp Park Water Quality Decision

For Immediate Release, July 24, 2014 Contact:  Laura Horton, lhorton@wildequity.org, Wild Equity Institute, (415) 235-0492 Wild Equity Institute Challenges Harmful Sharp Park Water Quality Decision San Francisco, Calif.—Wild Equity…

The Impact of the Bush-era on Migratory Birds

Sunday, July 20, 9:00am: Laura Horton, Wild Equity Institute staff attorney, will discuss how the Fish and Wildlife Service’s Bush-era bird nest policy encourages the destruction of nests. Learn how Wild Equity is fighting to change this…

Twain’s Frog & Beautiful Serpent Hike at Mori Point with Surfrider SF Chapter

Saturday, July 19, 11:00am: Ever wonder what surfers and California Red-legged Frogs have in common? Get the answer at the surfer edition of our popular Mori Point hike. We are stoked (surfer lingo) to be heading out on this adventure with…

San Francisco Natural History Lecture Series: The Wilds of San Francisco and You

Thursday, July 10, 7:30pm: San Francisco has 32 pockets of undeveloped land set aside for the preservation of the natural world. These pockets hold the last remnants of wildness once found across the lands where we now live, but do we have room…

What’s Wild Equity?

The Wild Equity Institute is a San Francisco-based non-profit organization that builds a more sustainable and just world, both for people and the plants and animals that accompany us on Earth. Our work protects local endangered species and defends underserved communities through innovative education programs, science-based administrative petitions, and vigorous enforcement of environmental laws.

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