September 30, 10 a.m. to noon
San Francisco
How Toxins - Pesticides, Pollution, Plastics, Parabens - Affect Children's Health

Learn how the regulatory system is failing us and what we can do about it at this event featuring Alice Shabecoff, author of Poisoned for Profit: How Toxins Are Making our Children Chronically Ill. Her presentation will be followed by a panel discussion with Stacy Malkan of the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, Renee Sharp of Environmental Working Group and Michael Green of Center for Environmental Health. There will be lots of time for your questions during the Q&A, moderated by Christine Gardner of www.moregreenmoms.com.

Cost: Free! RSVP with your name and # of adults and kids attending to ca.rsvp@ewg.org.

Location: The Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park, Orchid Annex (directions)

October 28, 7:30 p.m.
San Francisco
The Intimate Ecology of Motherhood, with Dr. Sandra Steingraber

Sandra Steingraber, Ph.D., ecologist, mother and author of Living Downstream and Having Faith, will speak about the impact of environmental hazards on infant development at this special event presented by EcoBirth. Her lecture will be followed by a panel of local experts from the environmental and birthing communities and practical handouts on what you can do to live a safer, non-toxic life.

Tickets: $18; purchase online

Location: Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 3200 California St. (directions)

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