At the Pond: Thanks, activists
Cross posted from the Davis Enterprise on September 21, 2014 Happy autumn. Last Monday was the fall equinox. The sun crossed the equator and our days are now getting shorter than our nights. Changes — always a part of our lives. Thank you to all who…
Volunteer leaders share hopes for festival
The Cool Davis Festival’s success depends on its volunteers. Jennifer Grace Gordon interviews this year’s leadership team on their plans and visions for this fifth annual celebration that combines food and fun, green living with cost-saving
Oil Train DEIR Comments & Other Actions
The City of Benicia has extended the comment period on the Valero Crude-by-Rail Project Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) until September 15th. Yolano Climate Action is hosting the last public letter-writing workshop on September 7. The DEIR is an opportunity for individuals to voice their…
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,…
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.
Global Mosaic, an Earth Day Poem
By Davis Poet Laureate, Eve Bessier Eve read her poem, Global Mosaic, for the Cool Davis Earth Day Celebration on April 27th, Call of the Wolf. As she describes the familiar geography, she reminds us just how precious it all is, and how we must…
ESLP Sustainability Lecture Topics, Speakers, and Dates
Lecture Topics and Speakers: Tuesdays 4:10-6:00PM -Everson 176- UC Davis campus The public is invited to attend any or all of the following Tuesday afternoon lectures on various topics of sustainability. They present a range of views on how to live and act in a…
"Call of the Wolf" marks Earth Day festivity
Cross-posted from the Davis Enterprise Cool Davis will present awards to Eco-Heroes Local residents can enter a wolf’s world at an Earth Day presentation of “Call of the Wolf,” featuring a performance of “Journey,” the story of a lone wolf that crossed into California as…
Call of the Wolf: An Earth Day Celebration
Call of the Wolf: An Earth Day Celebration Enter a wolf’s world on Sunday, April 27th from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Theater, 203 E. 14th Street. Suggested donations: $10 adults, $5 children. Cool Davis invites the public to celebrate to Earth Day with…
Nominations for 2014 Eco-Hero and Climate Solution Awards
Cool Davis invites the community to submit nominations for the 2014 Eco-Hero Awards for individuals and Climate Solution Awards for Businesses, Non-Profits, and Groups. These individuals and groups serve as models and leaders as they inspire our community to take action. Nominations are due March…
Be a Force for Positive Change!
By Cool Davis Board Member Anthony Eggert On Sunday, February 9, UC Davis Professor and ‘Blue Planet Prize’ recipient Dan Sperling gave a captivating talk to supporters of Cool Davis on the global challenges and opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector.
Pedal Your Bike; Power Cool Davis
Love biking, fine wine, good food, fun company and holidays? Yes we do too! And we have good news as we have a great opportunity where you can combine your passion, get to have a great holiday and also support Cool Davis at the same…
Interfaith Climate Crisis Conference
Yolo Interfaith Alliance for Climate Justice presents Climate Crisis Conference: Putting our Faith into Action Sunday, March 30, 2014 from 1:30 -5:30 pm United Methodist Church of Davis (1620 Anderson Road, Davis) All are welcome to attend the Interfaith Climate Crisis Conference. Our current way…
Getting cooler every time: Cool Davis festival 2013
Well, our name is Cool Davis, then early this year we won the California Coolest City award, so getting ‘cooler all the time’ seemed an apt slogan to describe Cool Davis fourth annual festival. The five-hour-long event on Saturday October 12 certainly managed to live…
Costume Swap at Picnic in the Park Wednesday
Wednesday Evening October 23rd, 2013 5 – 7pm
Cool Davis inspires thousands to be energy savers
Cross-posted from the Davis Enterprise, one of Cool Davis’ sponsors for the festival A rich aroma of sizzling garlic and green beans in a bubbling orange-colored curry wafts skyward from a smoking cast iron pan. An audible “mmm” is heard, emanating from somewhere within the…
Have Fun at the Cool Davis Festival!
Getting Cooler all the Time Come one, come all! The Cool Davis Festival offers loads of family fun Saturday morning, October 12, 8 AM to 1:30 PM at Central Park next to the Farmers Market. Entertainment, interactive exhibits and information about carbon footprint reduction through…
Demonstrations Target Festivalgoers’ Carbon ‘Foodprint’
This story is cross-posted from the Davis Enterprise on October 1, 2013. It was written by Anya McCann Our food print is a significant part of our total carbon footprint. At the October 12th festival, visitors can watch two intriguing demonstrations, sample olive oil and…
Cool Davis Festival: Getting Cooler all the Time!
This article is cross-posted from the Davis Enterprise, Sunday, September 15, 2013. by Kerry Daane Loux, Cool Davis Festival Chair It’s a Festival! The City of Davis, officially named ‘Coolest California City’ in June 2013, is celebrating our One Cool City. Join neighbors and friends…
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Join the Davis Futures Forum and Yolo Mobility, Cool Davis working groups, as they host guest speaker Susan Handy, Director of the National Center for Sustainable Transportation, who will offer her perspective on the current planning for I-80 traffic congestion and the Yolo Causeway. Her presentation will be followed by a diverse panel who will give us their thoughts about the Caltrans I-80 Corridor Master Plan and the associated widening project planned within Yolo County.
DATE: Thursday December 7th
TIME: 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Davis Community Church, 412 C St. Davis CA
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A stroll in the park with a few sprinkles! Cool Davis staff and SVCC Fellows spreading the word about the Yolo County #yolocaap workshop opportunity set for this Friday before and during 2nd Friday ArtAbout with Davis Creek residents (MHVillage.com). [Check out the cool solar panels in the background!] We want to hear their vision ... and yours ... for a resilient, healthy, and equitable future! Drop by between 4pm -7pm at Davis Odd Fellows 415 Second Street Davis City Yolo County Climate Action and Sustainability decolores.org/ Sign up for reminders: tinyurl.com/bw53bdmv Learn more: YoloCAAP.org
This Friday DEC 8!!!!!