>> The closing reception for “Topography, Light and Magic” by conservation photographer Robert McGinley will feature a speech about land and resource conservation by eco-actor Ed Begley, Jr. Plus, proceeds from the exhibit benefit Heal the Bay and Santa Monica Baykeeper. Be there tomorrow, Friday, July 31 from 7 – 9 pm at Blue Seven Gallery, 3129 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. RSVP to Ali Sivak at 323.936.1447 or ali@caapr.com.

>> Friday must be gallery night. The opening reception for “Land Sea Air“ will feature “three installations that reflect the land, sea and air of Huntington Beach presented by artists Robert Wysocki, Peter Segerstrom, and the Cypress College Contemporary Art & Technology Seminar” — whose students have created “a large inflatable Pterodactyl (her name is Prana) that changes color based the quality of air outside of the museum,” according to Ed Giardina. Be at the Huntington Beach Art Center, 538 Main St., Huntington Beach on Friday, July 31 from 7 pm to 9 pm. The exhibit will be on view until September 06, 2009.

>> Curious about Colony Collapse Disorder? Go to a fundraiser for and a sneak peek of the documentary film The Vanishing of the Bees, where you’ll see clips from the film, hear a Q&A with filmmakers George Langworthy and Maryam Henein, and maybe bid in a silent auction. All that happens Fri., July 31 at 7 pm at G2 Gallery, 1503 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice  Cost: $10 donation.

>> Don’t forget about Fallen Fruit’s 4th annual Public Fruit Jam on Sunday, Aug 2, 10 am – 1 pm at Machine Project in Echo Park.

>> Sign up for the next series of Green Living Workshops with Sustainable Works. The 6-week workshops meet once a week to cover many aspects of green living. Pick from Sunday (starting Aug. 23), Tuesday (starting Aug. 25) or Wednesday (starting Aug. 26) classes, both offered in Santa Monica locations. Cost: $25 for Santa Monica residents; $50 L.A. residents.

>> Also sign up for the Malibu Public Beaches Safaris and take back the beach! The free events happen on Saturdays and Sundays in August.

>> Bike advocates: Don’t miss the 4th Street Bike Blvd Campaign Meeting! Help make 4th St. a real Bike Blvd. by participating on Thurs., Aug. 6 from 6:30 pm – 8 pm at Shatto Park, 3191 W 4th St., Los Angeles.

>> Drink pinot responsibly if you drive your plug-in electric car to Plug-ins, Pinots and Progress, Plug In America’s annual fundraiser. You’ll see rare plug-in electric vehicles, enter auctions for cool items, nibble on organic yummies, drink wine, and just party with other eco-thinking folks. The event happens Sun., Aug. 9 from 4 pm – 8 pm at Thomas Fogarty Winery, 19501 Skyline Blvd., Woodside. Tickets start at $120.

Image via Heal the Bay

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