Youth Gathering Together for a Climate Strike in Davis
A diverse coalition of youth-led and adult-led individuals and organizations is planning an intergenerational day of strike on Friday, September 20, in solidarity with a Global Climate Strike. The #FridaysforFuture movement, launched by Swedish teen Greta Thunberg and co-led by Davis-connected Alexandria Villasenor (@alexandriaV2005), is…
EV Pop-Up at Davis Farmers Market August 17
Davis Farmers Market Saturday August 17
Greywater Showcase 2019: Case Studies Rise to the Top
Wednesday July 24 6-8pm Davis Senior Center
Count Electric Vehicles on Independence Day
Help Plug In America count electric vehicles (EVs) from coast to coast on Independence Day 2019 Celebrate your freedom from oil this Independence Day! Plug In America is organizing the first annual Independence Day EV Count. Inspired by the National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count, we…
Extreme Heat Resources from Yolo County
Yolo County officials urge all county residents to take measures to protect themselves accordingly during the summer heat. Vulnerable populations include individuals over 65 years of age, children under 4 years of age, those who work outdoors, people who are overweight and those who are…
Climate Impacts and Basics Pages Unveiled on Cool Davis Website
The work of several Cool Davis interns, expert reviewers and contributors, and dedicated staff has finally culminated in the posting of two new Cool Davis web pages. The Climate Change Impacts page, easily accessible from the home page, summarizes global and regional impacts down to…
Cool Davis Is Hiring! New Positions Available!
Cool Davis is seeking to hire a Campaign Manager [POSITION FILLED] and a Field Coordinator! Go to cooldavis.org/job-opportunities/ to receive more information. Cool Davis is looking for candidates who want to stretch their professional and technical skills developing model programs with a lasting impact on…
Regional Environmental Poll Finds Vast Majority Wants Stepped Up Action
A website dedicated to the second round of the Regional Attitudes Poll published May 2019 proclaims that in the Capital Region, the “residents have spoken: the air we breathe, the water we drink, the natural places we treasure are some of the things we value…
Climate Emergency Resolution City of Davis Adopted March 5 2019
RESOLUTION NO. 19- —-, SERIES 2019 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL DECLARING A CLIMATE EMERGENCY AND PROPOSING MOBILIZATION EFFORTS TO RESTORE A SAFE CLIMATE WHEREAS, human activities have warmed the Earth to a point that threatens climate stability, and climate change has already set in motion…
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2019 COOL Cuisine Burger Battle Awards
COOL Cuisine is a coalition of individuals and organizations seeking more plant-based, planet-friendly, and health conscious dining and shopping options in Davis, California and the surrounding region through outreach, restaurant meetups, and special events. Our members vote with their wallets! COOL Cuisine is a Cool…
May Is Bike Month Events in Davis
Month of May 2019 (and a bit beyond)
Earth Day Events 2019
Beecharmers Earth Day Festival Saturday April 13 11am to 2pm Alhambra (PASSED) The Beecharmers is partnering with the Urban Village Community at Alhambra Mace Ranch, located at the Alhambra at Mace Ranch Apartments, 4500 Alhambra Dr, Davis, for a FREE afternoon of fun including music,…
ONE EARTH. ONE DAY. ONE CELEBRATION.
Monday, April 22nd, 4:00pm to 7:00pm, 909 5th Street, Davis
Big Day at the Dock Returns May 2
Thursday May 2 6pm-9pm at Sudwerk
Youth Climate Strike in Davis
In solidarity with young people across the globe, a small but dedicated band of parents and children gathered in front of the Veterans Memorial Center in Davis today. Signs and banners explained that the kids love the Earth, while the repeated message from many of…
Cool Davis Welcomes New Board Member: Jessica Jones
Cool Davis welcomes new board member, and Community Relations subcommittee member, Jessica Jones! Jessica has a decade of experience working on environmental and social policies and programs for educational institutions and local government. She is passionate about sustainability and has focused her efforts on making…
Davis Arbor Day Celebration Just Around the Corner
Annual Arbor Day Celebration! Join the City of Davis Urban Forestry Division in Central Park March 9, 2019 from 10am-1pm for free tree climbing and entertainment by The Tree Circus, The Hoots band, and the Pamela Trokanski Dance Theater! Lots of booths and activities to…
Landscape Designers Promote Climate Friendly Gardens Talk
Is it possible to create a garden that actively works to reverse climate change while being beautiful and flourishing? The dedicated landscape designers at the Sacramento District of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD) think so. The organization is hosting a talk, titled, “Climate…
City Seeking Nominations for Environmental Awards
The City of Davis is accepting nominations for the annual Environmental Recognition Award. This program recognizes efforts in the community that benefit the environment and overall Davis sustainability efforts. Davis businesses, residents and community-based organizations are encouraged to submit nominations in three categories: businesses; non-profit…
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