Injection Wells Expert Speaker on May 11
The underground injection of fracking waste threatens California’s remaining fresh water. Andrew Grinberg of Clean Water Action will speak to this on Monday, May 11th at 6:30 p.m. in the Davis Branch Library, 315 E. 14th St. All who care about our fresh water are…
Sustainable Living – ALT. Farming Workshop Series
This spring, FARM Davis will host a series of unique workshops for the Davis community. The goal of these workshops is to share valuable skills and to create a space where community members can collaborate in making long-lasting societal change. The ALT.Farming Workshop Series will…
Philip Duffy: "An insider’s view of climate science and policy"
Thursday, April 30 || 4 p.m. Buehler Alumni & Visitors Center, UC Davis Dr. Philip B. Duffy, president of the Woods Hole Research Center (WHRC) in Falmouth, Mass., will present a College Distinguished Lecture at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 30, at the Walter A. Buehler…
Davis Food Coop to support Cool Davis in Earth Day Giveaway
The Davis Food Coop, a long-term coalition partner, has generously selected Cool Davis to be a beneficiary in their new Earth Day Giveaway! Rather than spending $3,000 on reusable bags as they have in the past, they decided to let their shoppers vote on donating…
Feb. 7th March for Climate Leadership in Oakland
See revised info on bus rides below! Join concerned residents of Davis and thousands from across the state on February 7th in Oakland beginning at 11:30 a.m to call on Governor Jerry Brown to protect all Californians from dangerous oil and activities that harm our…
Interested in Electric Vehicles, Come to the Next SacEV Meeting
(By: Shelby Kelley & Guy Hall) We here at Cool Davis would like to pass along this invitation to SacEV’s next meeting. The new Tesla Dual Drive will be there along with other fabulous EVs that you may have seen around town and might like to…
Give green. Shop local. Grow our economy. Shrink our footprint.
Gift Idea List 2015: Give Green, Shop local. Grow our economy. Shrink our carbon footprint. Members of the Davis Climate Action Team and concerned citizens created a list of suggestions for a greener holiday celebration a few years back. Each year we add to it!…
Cool Davis Festival promotes healthy living, family fun and saving money
(By Claire Black Slotton and Nick Buxton) Let’s see, would you rather go downtown with friends or stay home to save money to pay your water and electricity bill? Spend large sums on gas and get snarled in traffic or keep fit and live strong?…
Plug In America! Come Drive!
It is National Drive Electric Week! Come Drive! Sunday, September 14th come to the 4th Annual Sac EV, National Drive Electric Day! 10 am – 6 pm WHERE: Whole Foods, at the Folsom Palladio AT this event you can ride and drive in the electric…
EV Meet Up, Show & Tell & Climate Action Day, Sunday, Sept 21st
Do you own a Plug in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle? Would you like to? Come celebrate the end of National Drive Electric Week. Meet up with other Davis EV owners & share how much you love your car with the community. Sunday, Sept 21st – 11:30 –…
Celebrate 40 Years of Recycling! Come to a Workshop!
The Davis Recycling Program turns 40 this year! Thank you for participating in 40 years of curbside recycling here in Davis! To celebrate, the City is offering a series of workshops on recycling, waste reduction, composting and more. To show gratitude for all your efforts…
Cool Davis Festival – October 11, 2014
Save the date for Cool Davis’ flagship festival in your diary. It will take place 8am-1pm on Saturday October 11th 2014 in Central Park. We need lots of volunteers so if you would like to get involved, please fill in our volunteer form. For information…
Screening of Bringing It Home Hemp Documentary on June 6
This coming Friday at the Village Homes Community Center, you’re invited to a free screening of the new Hemp documentary Bringing It Home — an exciting dive into the world of industrial hemp and its potential to alleviate poverty while providing solutions for global warming,…
LED lights for $1 from PG&E
Limited supply of $1 LED lights for businesses, order yours TODAY! Contact Maggie Guzman at (530) 757-5246.
Invention and Upcycling Contest Rules
Because invention honors Davis creators & Upcycling is the treasure hunt of going green. Who may enter? Anyone who has a local invention, robot, 3D printed item, piece of renovated furniture, refashioned fashion, upcycled jewelry, or anything found, fun, and redone.
Support Cool Davis on the BIG Day of Giving!
Is action against climate change where your heart is? Then on May 6th, please support Cool Davis, and have your donations multiplied by matching funds. Tuesday, May 6, marks the BIG Day of Giving! It is an exciting initiative that seeks to support the non-profits…
Town Hall Meeting on Climate Change
What: Town Hall Meeting on Climate Change: Upping the Game! Where: Met High School, 810 V St., Sacramento When: Saturday, May 17, 9:30am–4:00pm (doors open at 8:30am; party until 5:30pm) Cost: $10–20 donation; no one turned away for lack of funds (18 and under free)…
Going Green, at Church and at School
Part 3. Consumption The Cool Davis 2014 Eco-Hero awards for Consumption go to Ivy Zhou and Marissa Wong for their Green Team leadership at Holmes Junior High School, while Davis United Methodist Church receives a Climate Solution award for its exemplary efforts to become a…
Eco-Heroes who Get us from Here to There
Part 2. Transportation The Cool Davis 2014 Eco-hero awards for Transportation go to Andy Frank for producing cars that use fewer and cleaner energy resources and Carla Peterman for her efforts to build the statewide infrastructure needed to support cars of the future..Davis Bicycles! School…
Heinemeier, Hallmark Properties make "cool" efforts to help the planet
Part 1. Buildings: Energy Efficiency Cross-posted from the Davis Enterprise, April 13, 2014 Each year Cool Davis recognizes “Eco heroes” – Davis residents who model how to incorporate sustainable practices into their work, civic, and everyday lives. Acting out of personal conviction, they are just…
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The reading and discussion of the award winning collection of poems entitled "Swerve" with Ellery Akers was insightful and inspiring. Join Ellery and Poet Laureate of Davis Julia B. Levine for a poetry writing workshop this Sunday. There's still time to join us! City of Davis Arts & Cultural Affairs John Natsoulas Gallery Davis Downtown Davis City #poetryindavis #daviscalifornia #daviscalifornia
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Tonight at 7pm is the time to "Swerve" with Ellery Akers and Julia B. Levine. Still space left! Register here for your Zoom link! Sunday poetry writing workshop still has openings for you to find your connection with nature. #ecopoetry #davisca #daviscalifornia #natsoulasgallery #poetryindavis City of Davis Arts & Cultural Affairs www.cooldavis.org/2022/04/06/swerve-with-poet-ellery-akers/
“Swerve” with Poet Ellery Akers: Environmental Poetry Reading and Workshop - Cool Davis
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Join us for two events with Ellery Akers, author of Swerve: Environmentalism, Feminism, and Resistance, and Julia B. Levine, Poet Laureate of the City of Davis, in honor of national poetry month.TWITTER FEED
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Tonight at 7pm "Swerve" with Ellery Akers and Julia B. Levine. Explore the intersection of environmentalism, feminism, and resistance. #ecopoetry #davisca #daviscalifornia #natsoulasgallery #poetryindavis https://www.cooldavis.org/2022/04/06/swerve-with-poet-ellery-akers/
