Held virtually, our 17th annual celebration was different this year. This did not stop our community from having a great...
Author: Justyne Schnupp
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Celebrating Earth Day – 50 years later
Every year on April 22 we celebrate the most important day of the year for the environmental movement — Earth Day — and this year is the 50th Anniversary. It’s time to channel the energy and excitement from the first Earth Day and be inspired by the credible community of people who are working locally...
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Watch Charles Lester’s Climate Change Presentation
If you missed it (or just want to see it again), here is a recording of our Climate Change, Social Change: The Next 50 Years of Coastal Protection presentation (5/15) by Dr. Charles Lester, researcher and former California Coastal Commission Executive Director. With the increased threat of sea level rise, he shared challenges that face...
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Honoring Joe Cotchett at the 2019 Nature’s Inspiration
We are very excited to announce that Green Foothills will be honoring the legendary Joe Cotchett at our 2019 Nature’s Inspiration. Our master of ceremonies will be Congresswoman Jackie Speier. Nature’s Inspiration will take place on Sunday, September 22 from 1-4pm at Wickett Ranch in unincorporated Woodside. Featuring beautiful pastures, surrounded by old growth redwood...
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Hear from 2016 Nature’s Inspiration Honoree Shelton Johnson
If you were lucky enough to join us for our 2016 Nature’s Inspiration, you were left truly in awe listening to the words and music of Yosemite National Park Ranger Shelton Johnson. Check out his video where he introduces and thanks our 2018 honorees, Steve Abbors, retired General Manager of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, and Rue Mapp,...
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The Mountain Terrace: Nature Inspires at a Hillside Retreat
Nestled in the Woodside Highlands, the careful observer can find this year’s venue for Nature’s Inspiration, The Mountain Terrace. Inside its country-style lodge, you will find an antique wood bar, exposed beam ceilings, and a grand stone fireplace adding to the rustic charm of the setting. The lodge opens onto a spacious bi-level redwood deck...
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Growing, Rocking & Rolling Together
We’re thrilled to be honoring Joan Baez at Nature’s Inspiration on September 24 at Coyote Ranch. Purchase your tickets today. Local: Palo Alto Roots Congratulations to legendary folk singer and activist Joan Baez for being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame April 7. We happen to know the humble seeds of her...
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Join us at the Earth Day Festival and Great Race for Saving Water
Join us at the Earth Day Festival and Great Race for Saving Water on April 22 from 9am-3pm. We are happy to be a partner on this regional Earth Day celebration with the City of Palo Alto and many other organizations. There are many ways to enjoy this event: EARTH DAY FESTIVAL: Expect a full...
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Tribute to our honoree will go to Bay Area Wilderness Training
Our annual Nature’s Inspiration celebration on October 9 promises great food, good company, and the sparkling presence of Yosemite Park Ranger Shelton Johnson. At this year’s Nature’s Inspiration we are presenting a $1,500 gift in tribute to Shelton. Our gift will be to Bay Area Wilderness Training for their Leadership Training program for outdoor educators. The youth BAWT serves are 85% youth...
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A tribute to Kirke Comstock, CGF founding board member
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Kirke Comstock, former Palo Alto Mayor and founding Board Member of Committee for Green Foothills. In an attempt to honor Kirke’s legacy, it is almost impossible to sum up the depth and breadth of his contributions to the preservation of open space here on the...