San Francisco

Nature’s Return on Investment

Lunchtime Forum

Image by Stephen Joseph, courtesy of the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority

The value provided by natural capital — and by the connection between healthy lands, communities and economies — is key to the sustainability of our region in the 21st century. Join regional conservation leaders to discuss the valuation of ecosystem services and how it might reshape planning and conservation investment.

+ Andrea Mackenzie / Santa Clara County Open Space Authority
+ Karen Gaffney / Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District
+ Sacha Lozano / Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County
+ Jim Robins / Alnus Ecological

Admission

Free to SPUR members
$10 for non-members
Okay to bring lunch

Refund Policy

Sponsorship payments will not be refunded, as sponsorship benefits take effect immediately and are on-going through the date of the event.

Individual ticket purchases If the refund is requested more than 2 business days and less than 10 business days prior to the event, a 25% refund can be issued upon request. Any requests for refunds received less than 2 days prior to an event cannot be accommodated.

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Auxiliary Services

If, in order to participate in a SPUR event, you need auxiliary aids or services for a disability (e.g., qualified interpreter, qualified reader, written materials, taped texts) please submit your request five business days before the event to [email protected] or 415-781-8726 x132. SPUR will work with you in identifying effective auxiliary aids or services that it can provide. If you need to cancel your request, please notify SPUR at least two business days before the event.