Thanksgiving during a pandemic is probably not what any of us had in mind, but since many of us are staying at home and possibly keeping gatherings small, here are a few ideas to simplify the holiday while keeping it special.
Home Cooking
While spending a lot of time at home during the pandemic many of us are thinking about the energy use, comfort, and health of our homes. Some of us are working at home and have children in school at the kitchen table. And the holidays are
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As the coronavirus, wildfires, and dramatic heat waves continue to jeopardize public health, what
Read more…The school year may look quite different this year, but kids can still have fun learning about our environment this fall! Here are some neat ideas to engage your little ones:
Virtual Regional Park Tours & Ranger Videos for Kids
Learn about the natural
As we continue to attend school or work from home, many of us are nesting in place and going on house and yard improvement jags that include more earth-friendly actions (especially during the Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge!). But what about eco-frien
Read more…Did you clean out your closets or garage while spending more time at home the past few months? If so, you likely have a pile of "stuff" to get rid of - but before you chuck it in the trash, remember...
For health, safety and environmental reasons it
Read more…The exploitation of our planet’s natural resources has always been closely linked to the exploitation of people of color. Climate change disproportionately affects Black and other marginalized communities in this country. We cannot have environmental
Read more…July marks the official start of summer. From social-distancing parties to barbeques to beach trips, all activities have officially been moved outdoors. Exciting as this all is, the importance of sustainability may be lost from our sight. Resultedly,
Read more…While we stay in place, work from home, and attend school online during COVID-19, houseplant sales are skyrocketing. During our confinement, plants seem to provide some serious “green therapy.” Indoor plants are appealing to the eye and provide some
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