Why You Should Allocate Your DAF Funds
Why You Should Allocate Your DAF Funds Key Takeaway: Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) often hold “dormant dollars” that deliver the greatest philanthropic value when distributed rather than left to sit. A Donor-Advised Fund is a powerful giving tool, but only...
Volunteer and Stewardship Programs for San Francisco Green Spaces
Volunteer and Stewardship Programs for San Francisco Green Spaces San Francisco is a city defined by its landscape, from the windswept dunes of Ocean Beach to the hidden stair-gardens of Potrero Hill. However, these spaces require constant care to remain healthy and...
Roots of Responsibility: Greening Projects and the Art of Local Stewardship
Roots of Responsibility: Greening Projects and the Art of Local Stewardship Community & Environment | A guide to shared responsibility for San Francisco’s parks, gardens, and natural areas Walk into any thriving San Francisco park, Dolores, McLaren, Glen...
The Case for Community-Led Green Infrastructure Amid SF’s $1B Shortfall
The Case for Community-Led Green Infrastructure Amid SF’s $1B Shortfall Protecting the Lungs of San Francisco: Why Green Infrastructure is Vital During a $1B Budget Crisis San Francisco is currently facing a formidable fiscal challenge: a projected $1 billion budget...
Cultivating a Greener Future: Enhancing Urban Equity Through Nature
Cultivating a Greener Future: Enhancing Urban Equity Through Nature There is something quietly remarkable about a city block with a mature tree canopy. The air is cooler. People slow down. Neighbors stop to talk. Children find reasons to be outside. It is easy, living...
Rain Gardens: Managing Stormwater with Bioretention
Urban areas face increasing pressure from extreme weather, making sustainable water management a priority. In cities like San Francisco, where a combined sewer system handles both wastewater and stormwater, rain gardens offer a powerful decentralized solution to...
The Silent Power of Singular Green Infrastructures
The Silent Power of Singular Green Infrastructures While we often look toward complex technological fixes for the climate crisis, the most effective tool is one of our oldest: the tree. In modern urban planning, trees are no longer viewed simply as decorative...
Concrete to Community: Nature Is a Fundamental Right
Nature Is a Fundamental Right: Join the Movement to Green Our City There is something quietly remarkable about a city block with a mature tree canopy. The air is cooler. People slow down. Neighbors stop to talk. Children find reasons to be outside. It is easy, living...