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Our sustainability work centers on equity, diversity, and inclusion.

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We support an informed and empowered citizenry.

Acterra provides educational outreach through a wide variety of free workshops, public lectures and community events.

Electrification

All-electric buildings and transportation improve the health of our communities and advance regional and statewide climate goals.

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Food

Our food choices have a large impact on our personal and planetary health. We help our communities reduce meat and dairy intake, increase plant based options, and facilitate composting.

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Education

Climate change education helps empower communities, activate change, and alleviate climate impacts.
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Acterra brings together individuals, communities and organizations to create a powerful collective voice that advocates for local, regional, and climate-friendly state policies.

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Upcoming Events

We host a variety of events. All are welcome!
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7
March
Electrification
In Person

Sunnyvale EV Ride and Drive

Get ready to test drive the latest electric vehicles at the EV Ride and Drive! At this event, you’ll have the opportunity to sit in, ride, or drive electric vehicles to experience the joy of switching to electric. Have all your questions answered about the vehicles, charging, and the available financial incentives. Stop by the static vehicles to ask EV
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7
March
Community
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Food Forest Workday with HomeGrown Bay Area and Veggielution

Acterra is holding a volunteer work event at the site of its new community food forest, the orchard at We need to lay down cardboard and mulch to suppress grass and weeds in the orchard in preparation for new plantings. A food forest is being designed that will add new understory crops to the orchard at Veggielution, boosting biodiversity, educating
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14
March
Electrification
In Person

Neighborhood Tour: Los Altos, Cupertino, Saratoga

Acterra is proud to present the first 2026 Neighborhood Green@Home Tour! This is a free, community-powered event that invites the public to explore innovative, electrified homes. On Saturday, March 14, from 11 AM to 3 PM, explore homes throughout Los Altos, Cupertino, and Saratoga with green upgrades ranging from native gardens and high-efficiency water systems to those who have fully
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