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We won’t lie: April is our favorite month of the year here at Acterra. Why? Because April 1st marked the start of San Francisco’s fifth Climate Action Month! 

The next four weeks will offer Bay Area residents the opportunity to unite for climate action, with more than 65 planned events hosted by schools, nonprofits, and other environmentally-minded allies. Why not visit an SF Green Business? Or join Canopy to plant trees for a healthy peninsula? If you are interested in policy and advocacy, you can visit 350BayArea to raise your voice for climate in just a few simple steps. 

However you choose to contribute to climate action this month, we recommend that all of our subscribers mark their calendars for Climate Week SF, which will take place from April 21 – 27 in San Francisco. It is a great opportunity to meet other environmentally-minded residents and learn how you can support the movement. Learn more at the Climate Week schedule of events. 

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Love Our Earth Festival 2024

Don’t miss the 3rd annual LOVE OUR EARTH FESTIVAL, where you’ll learn how to Go Electric to Build Healthy and Resilient Communities from people who know and who’ve done it. This free, educational and fun event will be family-friendly and outdoors. You can look forward to art, storytimes, reptile shows, as well as vegan-cooking demos and delicious lunch options at the Plant-Based Market. 

The 2024 LOVE OUR EARTH FESTIVAL is brought to you by the Cities of East Palo Alto and Menlo Park, Peninsula Clean Energy, 350 Silicon Valley, Acterra and Menlo Spark.

April 13, 10 am – 2 pm, Bloomhouse, East Palo Alto

EV Financial Incentives Clinic in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Vietnamese

Think you can’t afford an EV? Think again! Learn about the many financial assistance programs available to income-qualifying residents, including the Clean Cars for All grant and county-specific programs in the San Francisco Bay Area. Afterward, attendees may request a free consultation in our post-event survey for additional guidance in identifying the programs for which they qualify. Presenting Sponsors: Peninsula Clean Energy and Bay Area Air Quality Management District.

April 16, 7 pm – 8 pm, Virtual

Transforming Climate Anxiety into Climate Action at Work

Are you worried about the climate crisis and don’t know where to begin to take action? A good place to start is your workplace. Companies wield enormous influence and they have an important role to play in reducing emissions and advocating for climate policy.  Join ClimateVoice for a dynamic conversation about how employees can speak up to raise the bar on corporate climate advocacy.

April 17, 11 am – 12 pm, Virtual

Upgrade Your Home with Peninsula Clean Energy!

Planning to install air conditioning? Have an old furnace? Peninsula Clean Energy offers rebates of up to $2,500 if you switch to a heat pump HVAC system! They also offer a 0% interest loan of up to $10,000 with no credit check and no money down.

Learn more here.

Youth for Climate Policy 

In celebration of Earth Day, Sustainable San Mateo County is joining with eight local organizations including Acterra to host “Youth for Climate Policy,” a free online event designed to engage with youth and four former mayors on how to effectively influence local government leaders towards sustainability and make real change in your community address climate change.  Admission is free, but pre-registration is required.

April 30, 5  –  6 pm, Virtual

Endorsed Events

Join Sustainable San Mateo County for their 25th Annual Awards Celebration for an evening with a hosted reception, dinner, live auction, awards program filled with inspiring stories about local sustainability heroes, and to meet their 2024 Sustainability and Green Building Awardees and their first Youth Sustainability Awardee.

April 10 from 5:30 – 8:30 pm at the Embassy Suites in Burlingame. Link.

Canopy's "The Power of Trees" Event - For 28 years, Canopy has been planting trees and connecting people with nature in our neighborhoods. Join them as they transform the Mitchell Park Community Center into a powerful “behind the leaves” tour so local residents can experience firsthand the community-building capacity of trees. This afternoon benefit will support expanding our urban forest.

April 14 from 3 – 5 pm at Mitchell Park Community Center. Link.

San Francisco Community Curbside EV Charging Webinar. During the webinar, SF Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and SF Environment (SFE) will provide information on San Francisco’s curbside electric vehicle (EV) charging study and share your feedback to help shape planning. SFMTA and SFE will share project progress and timeline and gather feedback on community preferences. Share your input on what
curbside charging could look like in San Francisco!
April 17 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. Link.

Green City Project presents, in cooperation with the Planet Drum Foundation, Earth Day San Francisco. Find out about the latest developments in green mobility, including electric vehicle companies, and new options for healthy living, whether it be transit, commuting, self-expression, or recreation. There will be hands on activities for everyone, earth friendly product showcase, dynamic speakers, an interactive art wall, and kid’s activities.

April 21 from 11 am – 7 pm at The New Farm in San Francisco. Link.

Climate Change: What You Can Do. With weekly reports of extreme weather/fire, many ask what they can do to address climate change. Previously taught at Stanford, this FUN, 3-session class explains which actions have greatest impact, so you know wherce to spend your precious time and can turn good intentions into ACTION! Participants learn about: green transportation, saving energy, home electrification, recycling and composting, climate-friendly finances/investing, making dietary changes, impacting policy, and more. Optional goal-setting and group support strengthen class effectiveness.

May 1, 8, 15 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at the Palo Alto Adult School. Link.

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