Save the Date: Make a Plan for a Clean Energy Home Workshop
August 1st at 2:00-3:30pm Online
Grassroots Coalition Rallied to Keep California a Pro-Solar State
Hallelujah. A day for celebration! I have a great story to share about how “all of us” won yesterday and killed the bill AB 1139 that wanted to kill rooftop Solar in California. This was not anything anyone expected. We were already preparing to win…
Extreme Heat Resources for Newly Opened 2021
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…
Virtual Juneteenth Celebration June 6: “Still WE Rise”
This year’s annual Juneteenth Celebration, themed “Still WE Rise,” goes virtual on Sunday, June 6 from 1:15-3:30 p.m. at https://tinyurl.com/yolojuneteenth2021. This family friendly event will be recorded in Davis on DCTV and will feature a variety of entertainment and educational presentations by people from around…
Rainbows Ready for Davis Pride
Rainbow crosswalks, live music, drag queens, and skating are all on the calendar as Davis celebrates June is Pride Month and the Davis Pride Festival set for Sunday, June 13, in Central Park, 401 C St., Davis. Several activities lead up to and follow that…
May 27 CAAP Workshop to Focus on Community Resilience and Equity
Thursday May 27 at 5 pm online
CAAP Workshop Launches Community Engagement
The first workshop for the Davis Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) Update process was held online the evening of April 22, 2021, on the 51st Earth Day. As many as 94 participants, including the presenters, were in attendance that night, hoping to learn more…
Environmental update: Here’s a Greener Davis Q&A
One of the fantastic things about our community is the appreciation for and knowledge of local and regional environmental issues. Staff regularly receive great questions about environmental topics, and there are a few questions that come up a lot, so we’ve provided those questions (with…
Take the Reimagine Russell Boulevard Survey
Participate in an online community questionnaire as part of the Reimagine Russell Boulevard planning process. Share how you currently travel on Russell Boulevard and what would make your experience better. Your feedback will help inform the project team as we begin to develop concepts for…
It’s Easy to Grow Citrus in Containers
Editor’s Note: Thank you to Editor James Fowler from Yolo County Master Gardeners (UCCE) for agreeing to share this article. Michael Kluk is both a master gardener and a writer for Cool Davis. See his bio at the end of this article. In the Winter…
Cool Davis Coalition Quarterly Meeting to Address CAAP Update
Wednesday, May 19 4:30 – 6:00pm online
Tree Davis Volunteer Events Are Back!
It’s a very exciting time at Tree Davis. Volunteer events are back on the schedule and we need help mulching, weeding and caring for our trees before the summer heat. If you’re interested in attending a volunteer event, you can find details and sign up…
2021 Environmental Recognition Award Winners
Editor’s note: This year’s Environmental Recognition Awards were presented and accepted at the April 20, 2021, Davis City Council meeting, conducted remotely for the second year in a row. The hope is for an in-person presentation of both this year and last year’s recipents in…
MOTHER NURTURE: a Collaborative Sculpture and Storytelling Event Celebrating Interspecies Relations
The Arts, Cultures, and Design of Remediation DHI Transcollege Research Cluster and the International House Davis co-present: MOTHER NURTURE: a Collaborative Sculpture and Storytelling Event Celebrating Interspecies Relations May 8-9, 2021 on the I-House Outdoor Terrace (10 College Park, Davis, CA 95616) dhi.ucdavis.edu/mother-nurture Participate in…
LOOPALOOZA IS BACK!
May 2 10am to 2pm
Artists Paint the Earth to Inspire Action on Earth Day!
EDITOR’S NOTE: Images of actual painted murals were used to replace the design images in this article Watch the artists paint! Respect artists’ safety and concentration. Keep a safe distance and wear a mask. A painted river flows through the cracks in the pavement on…
Earth Month 2021 Goings On
Check news post for details!
Free Compost at Yolo Co Landfill
During the months of April and May, the Yolo County Central Landfill, located at 44090 County Road 28H in Woodland, will be offering free compost to residents Monday – Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.;…
Virtual Electric Vehicle Pop-Up for the EV Curious
Are you curious about electric vehicles (EVs) and want to know more? Are you thinking the time might be right but you don’t know enough to take the leap? Your opportunity to find out more about EVs from experienced drivers is here! On Saturday, April…
“Big Dog” Lands Regionwide May 6 – Donate Starting April 22
April 22 through midnight May 6 online
FACEBOOK FEED
There’s a new event coming up in the virtual series Netting Zero. Mark Landler, the Times’s London bureau chief, will speak with experts and opinion leaders about how the pandemic has changed our view of cities, and how that might present new opportunities for sustainable buildings and urban spaces. It’s on July 1 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern and open to all. You can sign up to join here.
Join Us for Netting Zero, a Virtual Event Series on Climate Change
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Each episode of Netting Zero brings together New York Times journalists with climate experts from business, policy, government, and civil society to understand the challenges and lead the change.TWITTER FEED
And thanks @AutumnLabbeRenault for this link chock full of information, education, and celebration (if you missed it Saturday here's the video): Yolo County Virtual Juneteenth Celebration
https://youtu.be/XkxQ4p5JyPw
A message from Racial Justice Advocates from last Saturday June 19: People across the country are celebrating Juneteenth ... a celebration of Black American life, resilience ...
Smithsonian National Museum for African American History & Culture at
Juneteenth
nmaahc.si.edu
HUGE WIN! Maine just became the 1st state to pass a law requiring divestment from fossil fuels!
Other states should follow suit and ensure their public funds don’t drive the climate crisis.
Divestment goes Maine-stream - Grist
Maine just became the first state in the nation to pass an actual law requiring divestment of public funds from oil, gas, and coal companies.
grist.org
The City is opening a cooling center today (Wed.) from 1pm to 8 pm located at the Davis Senior Center at 646 A St. Please use the 7th St entrance to the West multipurpose room. The cooling center will remain open through Sat. (daily hours 1 pm to 8 pm). Masks are required.
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https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/09/energy/keystone-pipeline-canceled/index.html?fbclid=IwAR1VPbrxMZkerHQn61bgudUuZM8FN_Kg4SSnvdUNgLdOAA8BkwEMtkhXQhU