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DC PAWS Rescue
We recently adopted our pup here and are very happy. The rescue did a great job through the adoption process and his Adoption coordinator and Foster Mom were both very responsive and helpful. We are so... more
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Seacology
- Location:
- Berkeley, CA
4.88889 stars 45 reviews
jake wrote:
As an attorney I have the opportunity to learn about many nonprofit organizations. Seacology impressed me, to the point where I joined their board, with their unique "win-win" approach - an island village obtains something tangible the indigenous people... more ยป
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International Rivers Network dba International Rivers
- Location:
- Berkeley, CA
4.97674 stars 43 reviews
fvaldesp wrote:
International Rivers leads the fight for people, rivers and ecosystems everywhere. They supply documents and advice that are very valuable for river defenders everywhere. more ยป
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BAY NATURE INSTITUTE
- Location:
- Berkeley, CA
4.96552 stars 29 reviews
Kimberly M.6 wrote:
Bay Nature Institute has published Bay Nature Magazine for decades. Through this magazine I have been given the chance to understand our region's natural history - from botany to birds, geology to hydrology - through articles, events, art, & photographs.... more ยป
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GOLDEN GATE AUDUBON SOCIETY INC
- Location:
- Berkeley, CA
5 stars 6 reviews
Catherine28 wrote:
GGAS is a wonderful local resource. Their field trips are terrific and their publication, The Gull, is a great way to learn about local goings-on in birding/ecology circles. Plus, the people who staff the office are so friendly and helpful. We are... more ยป
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Earth Island Institute Inc
- Location:
- Berkeley, CA
3.66667 stars 3 reviews
Ted 91 wrote:
Earth Island Institute prides itself on helping grow environmental leadership, but beyond the tag line does very little for the movement. The organization itself is inefficient and wasteful and only gets away with a low overhead percentage because of... more ยป
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Nautilus Of America Inc
- Location:
- Berkeley, CA
5 stars 3 reviews
Laura Watson wrote:
Helping to facilitate an experience for a child who doesn't have access to sailing is a great joy! Pegasus is an incredible project for kids of all ages! It is a top notch run organization providing direct and invaluable types of experiences for at risk... more ยป
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Pesticide Action Network North America
- Location:
- Berkeley, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
MartinMS wrote:
This organization doesn't focus only on local issues--they care about not just Americans but about the welfare of people all over the world. Their vision is the big picture. Ultimately, it's sustainability--how the production of food and the use of pesticides... more ยป
Food
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David Brower Center
- Location:
- Berkeley, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
MichaelStone2013 wrote:
I am a member of the staff at the Center for Ecoliteracy. We have been located at the David Brower Center since its opening, and consider ourselves very fortunate. We appreciate the potential for collaborations in a site shared with dozens of like-minded... more ยป
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Forests Forever Foundation
- Location:
- Berkeley, CA
5 stars 1 review
mahinalae wrote:
I've contributed in -kind hours of my professional services to this organization. Forests Forever Foundation is remarkably good at reaching out to California citizens with a well-informed and articulate approach to inspire citizen based action on forest... more ยป
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COMMUNITY ENERGY SERVICES CORPORATION
- Location:
- Berkeley, CA
5 stars 1 review
teann wrote:
The agency lost it's Executive Director last summer & the staff and Board had to pull together to save the agency. The Services are too valuable to lose. The agency is now stable with a new Director and a commited Board of Directors. The future holds... more ยป
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Waterside Workshops
- Location:
- Berkeley, CA
5 stars 1 review
anonwaterside wrote:
What a wonderful place! This organization does amazing things with youth and provides great services to the public like a community bike shop, boat rentals, and some of the best coffee I have had in the Bay Area. This small organization is a wonderful... more ยป
Arts & Culture
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We Care Solar
- Location:
- Berkeley, CA
5 stars 1 review
Robin144 wrote:
I first donated to We Care Solar in 2013, when the founders had a brilliant concept -- a durable, easy-to-operate solar system to power frontline medical clinics in the developing world. Their Solar Suitcases have now reached thousands of clinics, and... more ยป
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Forests Forever Inc
- Location:
- Berkeley, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Grassroots outreach and education of the public on forest protection including making 25,500 contacts generating 4,200 letters... more ยป
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CALFLORA DATABASE
- Location:
- Berkeley, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
CalFlora's mission is to: - serve as a repository, clearinghouse, and stable forum for coordinating and integrating plant... more ยป
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Ecology Center
- Location:
- Berkeley, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Our mission is to inspire and build a sustainable, healthy, and just future for the East Bay, California, and beyond. We transform... more ยป
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Center for Ecoliteracy
- Location:
- Berkeley, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The center for ecoliteracy's mission is education for sustainable living. more ยป
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EarthTeam
- Location:
- Berkeley, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
EarthTeam''s mission is to create a new generation of environmental leaders by introducing into the classroom and the community... more ยป
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Build It Green
- Location:
- Berkeley, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Build It Green is a professional non-profit membership organization whose mission is to promote healthy, energy and resource-efficient... more ยป
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Northern California Solar Energy
- Location:
- Berkeley, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The Northern California Solar Energy Association (NorCal Solar) is a chapter of the American Solar Energy Association (ASES).... more ยป
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