Bridging the Gap: How We Root Social Justice in Our Green Spaces
Bridging the Gap: How We Root Social Justice in Our Green Spaces For a long time, the environmental movement focused mostly on the numbers, how many trees were planted, how much water was saved, or how big a carbon footprint was. At the same time, community...
Turning Concrete into Corridors: How We’re Bringing Back the Buzz
Turning Concrete into Corridors: How We’re Bringing Back the Buzz Have you ever wondered how a bird or a butterfly navigates our city? From above, urban areas can look like a massive, gray concrete desert. For a tiny pollinator or a migrating bird looking for food and...
What is the Urban Heat Island Effect?
What is the Urban Heat Island Effect? The Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect occurs when metropolitan areas become significantly warmer than their surrounding rural environments. This temperature difference occurs when traditional urban infrastructure, such as extensive...
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...