On May 25, 1962, our founding Board President Wallace Stegner sent an invitation to the community to join him on Memorial Day for “A Picnic with a Purpose.” It was the first meeting of what was then called the Committee for Green Foothills. What a different time – an invitation sent just five days before...
Author: Megan Fluke
Welcome to 7 New Board Members
We are pleased to welcome seven new board members and six new advisory board members. Each brings important skills, experience, and a commitment to uplifting the critical work we do to give nature a voice. Welcome New Board Members Green Foothills’ Board of Directors is the ultimate authority of our nonprofit, responsible for ensuring that...
Nature’s Inspiration Sept 25: Save the Date and Sponsor
We are thrilled to celebrate our 60th anniversary in person at our 19th annual Nature’s Inspiration. Join us for our annual community celebration on Sunday, September 25 from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Mountain Terrace. This year’s Nature’s Inspiration returns to this celebration’s roots as an art-focused event. We’re excited to honor two local...
Green Foothills Remembers: Donald W. Aitken, Jr., 1936-2022
The Green Foothills community was saddened to learn of the passing of Donald W. Aitken, Jr, one of our founding members who served on our Board of Directors from 1963 until 1967. He was our second board president, succeeding Wallace Stegner in that office in 1965. While board president of Green Foothills, along with Pete...
Announcing Our Nature’s Inspiration Honorees: Linda Gass and Jane Kim
Green Foothills’ annual celebration, Nature’s Inspiration, brings us together to recognize the achievements of those who have dedicated their lives to protecting and connecting people to the natural environment. We are thrilled to celebrate our 60th anniversary in person at Mountain Terrace in Woodside on Sunday, September 25 from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. This...
Happy Anniversary, Green Foothills Community!
Sixty years ago, the plans for sprawl across the landscape from hilltop to shoreline seemed unstoppable. Our community organized, and together we have protected nearly 200,000 acres of natural land and wildlife habitat. Our goals for the next 40 years are no less ambitious. Our board and staff team are excited for what we have...
Nature’s Inspiration: Success!
Thank you to everyone who attended our 18th annual Nature’s Inspiration on October 3rd. Your participation truly made it an unforgettable evening! Nature’s Inspiration is a celebration of our community and provides much needed funds that support Green Foothills’ annual operating budget. This year’s event was our most successful yet, so far raising commitments of...
2021 Nature’s Inspiration Honorees: Blanca Alvarado and Rod Diridon, Sr.
We are pleased to announce our 2021 Nature’s Inspiration will honor two individuals who have committed their lives to public service, community, and the environment...
Cargill Abandons Appeal of Court Ruling Protecting Redwood City Salt Ponds
Great news — we officially won our lawsuit over the Cargill salt ponds in Redwood City! Last week, Cargill withdrew their appeal of the district court’s ruling that the Cargill salt ponds are subject to the Clean Water Act. With the federal government having already dropped their own appeal, this puts an end to the...
Lessons Along Our Equity and Inclusion Journey
In 2019, I was invited to join the American Leadership Forum’s second diversity, inclusion, equity, and liberation affinity group. Our now tight-knit group of 10 nonprofit leaders has explored what racial equity means for us personally, for local nonprofits, and for the larger community. Each of us has been challenged to answer the question, “What...