Thank you, Ana, for that very warm introduction and thank you Megan and the Committee for Green Foothills for this unexpected recognition. I’ve been retired from MidPen for almost nine months now so it’s nice to have the opportunity to see you all again. I know each of you has a story about how you...
Category: Nature’s Inspiration
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,...
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...
Nature’s Inspiration Venue Brought to Life
By Ron Erskine, Board President All of us at Committee for Green Foothills are extremely excited about this year’s Nature’s Inspiration celebration on September 24; and with good reason. Number one, of course, is that we will be honoring Joan Baez, a truly remarkable and influential woman. But we are also pleased to be hosting...
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...