Bike to The Movies! Celebrates Elementary Student Cyclists
Original content and pictures provided Mark Huising May 21st marked the first Bike to the Movie Event in Davis, celebrating students across Davis, from Patwin Elementary and North Davis Elementary School. Eighty participating students marked a historic milestone, demonstrating to the community how active transportation…
Cool Davis Intern Spotlight: Annabelle
Annabelle, a Cool Davis intern and UC Davis Community and Regional Development major with a focus on organization and management, brings together her classroom learning and real-world experience in a thoughtful and grounded way. She’s spent years working in the service industry, currently at a…
The Power of Support, Action and Gratitude! Together We are the Solution!
Its in the power of support, action and gratitude that together we come to know we are the solution! The Cool Davis board and staff are truly humbled by the continued support of donors, partners, volunteers and “Cool” households who are taking action. Through April…
Climate Ready Neighborhoods Conversation & Fun Raiser
Climate Ready Neighborhoods Conversation & Fun Raiser – Wednesday June 4th – 4 pm – 9 pm How prepared are we at household and neighborhood levels to manage the effects of climate impacts? As we see our buildings & tree canopy age and other aspects…
Cool Davis Intern Spotlight: Emma
Emma is a third-year UC Davis student majoring in Community and Regional Development, with a focus on environmental policy and planning, and Asian American Studies. Her interest in sustainability began in San Jose, where growing up near an airport made her aware of how environmental…
Plug In & Connect: DEVA Meet Up at Village Homes
EVs, E-Bikes & Innovation in Motion Check in with the Davis Electric Vehicle Association (DEVA) and Cool Davis at Village Homes on June 11th! DEVA Meetings are open to all, and will be gathering at the Village Homes Community Space– tables and seating will be…
Extreme Heat in Yolo County: Climate Resilience Resources
How to Prepare for Extreme Heat in Yolo County: Cooling Centers, Alerts, and Cool Davis Resources Yolo County is experiencing its first major heatwave of the season, with daytime temperatures forecast to exceed 100°F from Thursday through Sunday. A Heat Advisory is in effect, and…
Earth Day Message from the Cool Davis Board
MEET THE MOMENT – TOGETHER WE ARE THE SOLUTION There is no escaping the avalanche of news as the federal government divests from decades of work on environmental response and climate policy. For a region like ours— which is already feeling the results of major…
Gear Up for May Bike Month with The Bike Campaign!
As Spring begins and invites us outside, there’s no better time to prepare yourself for May Bike Month! Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just getting started, this is the perfect opportunity to make use of local programs to help you get riding. We’re spotlighting…
Celebrate May is Bike Month with these Yolo County Events
Yolo County is celebrating Bike Month with a lineup of events for you to enjoy. Use active or sustainable transportation all month long, whether you’re commuting, running errands, or participating in these fun upcoming community events: 5/3 May is Bike Month Kick Off and…
Together We Are The Solution – Invest Today, Act for Tomorrow
Big Day of Giving is one of the biggest fundraising events of the year. It’s also a time to celebrate our partnerships and collaboration with other non-profits in our region. We hope you’ll go all out to support Cool Davis, our programs, Coalition activities, working…
Earth Day Planet Friendly Potluck!
Earth Day Planet Friendly Potluck! Earth Day is here, and to celebrate, Cool Cuisine and Cool Davis are planning a Planet Friendly Potluck! Join us Tuesday, April 22nd from 6pm – 8pm at Village Homes Community Center for a vegan/plant-based feast. Sign up here to…
Volunteer Spotlight: Trish Price
Volunteer Spotlight: Trish Price Trish’s Journey: From Bike Advocacy to Community Organizing As the community of Davis faces shifting dynamics in volunteerism, Trish Price, an inspiring super volunteer and advocate for sustainability, shares her experience with Cool Davis. As a part of our ongoing volunteer…
Launch of the Climate Ready Trees List
Introducing the Climate Ready Trees List! On Saturday, April 5th, the City of Davis and local nonprofit Tree Davis hosted the annual Arbor Day Celebration. Volunteers planted 19 trees at Robert Arneson Park in the Wildhorse neighborhood as a part of the effort to get…
Cool Davis and DEVA at the Picnic Day Parade
Cool Davis and the Davis Electric Vehicle Association(DEVA) had an energetic presence at Picnic Day Parade this year. Members from across the community including the Raging Grannies, International House, and Davis City Council members showed up in celebration! The Davis Electric Vehicle Association(DEVA) members tailed…
April DEVA Meeting: Yolo Commute & SPIN
On Wednesday, April 9th, the Davis Electric Vehicle Association (DEVA) met at the Davis Food Co-op! Yolo Commute gave a presentation on their incentives and programs, SPIN gave a presentation on their services, operations, and test rides, and Ken’s Bike & Ski displayed e-bikes for…
Our Power Our Planet : Earth Month Goings On 2025
Earth Month Goings On April 2024
Climate Ready Neighborhoods – Are we ready?
Climate Ready Neighborhoods Cool Davis Neighborhood activities have been plentiful over the years. For the past 15 years, Cool Davis has brought programs to different neighborhoods, worked with neighborhood partners, and promoted various aspects of sustainable living at neighborhood level. Since the beginning of our…
Arbor Day Celebration on April 5th!
Arbor Day Celebration on April 5th! Join Cool Davis, Tree Davis, and the City of Davis for the annual Arbor Day Celebration on April 5th, from 9am-1pm! This exciting and free event will be hosted at Robert Arneson Park (2800 Moore Blvd, Davis CA). There…
Sustainability is a Personal Journey – Vishal Mehta
Sustainability is a many-splendored thing There are many ways to act locally on climate and protect our planet. I split my time living in Davis, in Bangalore, and yes, even a small orchard in rural southern India – where I hope to work on understanding…
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