How best to respond to the ecological challenges of our time?

Platform: We stand by a new tot boutique and resource center packed to the gills with everything a parent needs (including knowledge) to build a green nursery.

Domestic Policy: Saving the planet starts in the home.

Key Values: Locally sourced products, including CleanWell sanitizers, Serena & Lily bedding, Adiri bottles, Speesees clothing, ZoLi gear. Plus, the cream of the eco crop from far and wide, like sustainably built furniture and toys from Muu and Maple Landmark; organic bedding, swaddles, and clothing from Coyuchi, Aden & Anais, and Kate Quinn; and ecobuggies from Orbit Baby.

Caucuses: Moms and babes gather in the store’s cork-floored and muraled play space for animated story times, pre- and postnatal yoga, green baby showers, and parenting classes.

United for the future.

Sprout San Francisco, 1828 Union Street, between Laguna and Octavia Streets (415-359-9205 or sproutsanfrancisco.com). Celebrate the grand opening with live music, face painting, and a puppet show, April 4, 10 a.m.

TRIM
Snip-Its Opens
What: Tyke hair salon debuts with entertainment and a house line of organic hair care products.
Why: Scissors, sister.
When: Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Town & Country Village, 855 El Camino Real, at Embarcadero Rd., Ste. 125, Palo Alto (415-615-2349).

GO
Alice in Wonderland Spring Faire
What: Carroll’s beloved book springs to life with music, magic, refreshments, and period lawn games.
Why: It’s a very important date.
When: Sat., 1-4 p.m.
Where: Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission Ave., at E St., San Rafael (415-485-3328).

HUSTLE
Baby Loves Disco Earth Day Celebration
What: The roving family dance party boogies down with seeds for all, DJ Matthew Africa, and an Eco-Art tee contest.
Why: Rave the planet.
When: Sun., 2-5 p.m.
Where: Avalon Nightclub, 777 Lawrence Expwy., Santa Clara (408-241-0777). Tickets online at babylovesdisco.com.