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
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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
Regional Trails Survey Respondents May Win Gift Cards
From now until April 30, the Sacramento Area Council of Governments will be hosting a survey for the Sacramento Region Parks & Trails Strategic Development Plan, in partnership with our six counties of El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba counties, and their cities within. The plan looks to…
Walk for Climate Justice Engaged City Leaders
Editor’s Note: The Blue Devil Hub from Davis High School recorded parts of the walk and interviewed the organizers of the event. Watch their video here. http://www.bluedevilhub.com/2021/03/14/walk-for-climate-justice/. DMA also recorded the walk. An 11-minute program is now airing on DCTV Channel 15 Comcast in Davis,…
Tree Davis Honors Lois Wolk May 1
Saturday May 1st online
Environmental update: Some tips on green gardening
Q. What is “Green Gardening?” A. A fresh look at landscaping principles through the lens of current environmentally focused practices in order to create a sustainable landscape for years to come. Considering a change? Here are just a few items to consider when greening your…
City Launches Climate Action Plan Update
The City has initiated the planning process for the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) Update to the existing 2010 CAAP. For information about this important effort, the process, the timeline, next steps and opportunities for engagement, visit the CAAP webpage. “We need to hear…
Per Capita Davis: What does it mean to be sustainable?
Reading the morning news, I came across an article about viruses. In 1992, a bunch of scientists were at a meeting convened by NASA to discuss the possibility that life exists on planets other than Earth and how they should go about looking for it….
Time to Build a Yolo Public Bank
The City of Davis will spend $84 million over 10 years to fix its streets and bike paths, infrastructure which will continue to be necessary to our city long into the future. The banks and financial institutions that move money for state infrastructure investments collect $7.7 billion dollars…
Environmental Recognition Awards City of Davis 2021
Each year the City of Davis recognizes community contributions to Davis’ environmental quality of life in three categories: individual/group, a business, and non-profit organization, agency or school. Additionally, a special category, the Environmental Legacy Award, may be presented for sustainability efforts that have made a…
Welcome to Our Cool Davis Spring 2021 Intern
Cool Davis’ Spring 2021 Video Intern is Evan Loy, an undergraduate at UC Irvine majoring in Film and Media Studies. Evan was raised here in Davis and he has been riding bikes for transportation, fun, and exercise as long as he can remember. In the future,…
Welcome, Johannes Troost, New Cool Davis Board Member
Johannes Troost is retired from a career in Education and Human Services. His work included both policy development and program design, implementation, and evaluation. He received a B.A. in Political Science and an M.Ed from the University of Vermont. He has lived in Davis since 1986…
Local Cli-Fi Writer Kim Stanley Robinson Speaks: Climate Ideas from “The Ministry for the Future”
Tuesday, Feb 23, 7:00pm to 8:30pm online
Per Capita Davis: A little light on the subject
Light, such a wonderful word, meaning both that which illuminates and as a measure of weight. I’ve been feeling both recently. Jan. 20 feels like a special day, a “light at the end of the tunnel” day, and a description of what feels like a…
Resilient Communities Webinar Fosters Positive and Constructive Power
Thanks to all those who registered or attended the “Building a Resilient Community” webinar as part of the November Cool Davis Coalition quarterly meeting. As promised, we are providing the link below to the video of this event along with pdf’s of the presentations and…
Thank You Staff, Volunteers, and Donors!
As the darkest day of 2020 has passed and the pandemic continues to spread, we recognize and support the commitment of our health care community and other frontline workers. Their fortitude and endurance shine through this darkness. But they need our help. We also recognize…
Don’t Light Tonight Season Began Nov 2020
November 1st marked the start of Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District Don’t Light Tonight season, the District’s voluntary program encouraging residents to not burn wood on days where air quality forecasts for particulate matter are above 25 micrograms per cubic meter, or an AQI of…
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Last chance to register and attend for our Make a Plan for a Clean Energy Home workshop! Is your air conditioner over 15 years old? #allelectrichomes are all the rage! #electrifyeverything #Davisca #daviscalifornia Valley Clean Energy Brower Mechanical Greiner Heating & Air Conditioning Davis City www.cooldavis.org/2021/06/22/save-the-date-make-a-plan-for-a-clean-energy-home-workshop/
Online Workshop Aug 1: Make a Plan for a Clean Energy Home - Cool Davis
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Sunday August 1st at 2:00-3:30pm onlineTWITTER FEED
Last chance to register and attend for our Make a Plan for a Clean Energy Home workshop! Is your air conditioner over 15 years old? #allelectrichomes are all the rage! #electrifyeverything #DavisCA @VCleanEnergy @BrowerMechanic @GreinerComfort https://www.cooldavis.org/HomeEnergy
Lands That Will FLOOD in Our Lifetime https://youtu.be/CurmnLKikyI via @YouTube
Worried about the drought, friends? Greywater is one of the most impactful way you can reduce your water use (shorter showers, too!). Register now for the annual Greywater Showcase to WIN a FREE professional consultation and parts kit. #Davisca #daviscalifornia @CityofDavis
Greywater Showcase 2021: Meeting Tree Watering Needs. Join @donshor of @kdrtfm fame and Larry Guenther both @TreeDavis board members at this year's Showcase! Register today for a chance to win a free laundry to landscape parts kit and consultation! https://www.cooldavis.org/2021/06/30/greywater-showcase-webinar-2021-drought-and-trees/
Greywater Showcase 2021: Meeting Tree Watering Needs. Join @donshor of @kdrtfm fame and Larry Guenther both @TreeDavis board members at this year's Showcase! Register today for a chance to win a free laundry to landscape parts kit and consultation! https://www.cooldavis.org/2021/06/30/greywater-showcase-webinar-2021-drought-and-trees/
Two Sets of @cityofdavis CAAP Workshops in July. Tonight is the first of the second set! Drop in any time!
Two Sets of CAAP Workshops in July - Cool Davis
Four dates in July online
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