Greenbelt Alliance

🗳️ Bay Area, we've reached the final hours before Election Day 2024! Haven't cast your ballot yet? Here are your options: 📬 Drop off your mail-in ballot at any official drop box by 8pm on Election Day 🗓️ Vote early at your local vote center (many open until 5pm today!) 🏢 Make a plan to vote in person tomorrow For more information on voting, visit vote411.org/california And if you're still deciding on climate-resilient measures in your community, our 2024 Voter Guide is here to help: greenbelt.org/voter-guide/ Together, we can build a more sustainable, resilient Bay Area. See you at the polls! 💚

Don't leaf these autumn adventures behind! 🍂 TOMORROW: Discover the secrets of Kennedy Grove's Black Oaks on a special guided hike! Plus, join Greenbelt Alliance for more unbe-leaf-able November adventures, as we explore the Bay Area's fall splendor, from the windswept shores of Tennessee Valley to the golden hills of Rush Ranch. Whether you're seeking peaceful bay-side strolls or community connection at our FutureFair, we've got an adventure that'll make you fall in love with nature all over again. Discover our November events at greenbelt.org/events

🗳️ Just ONE WEEK until Election Day, Bay Area! Ready to vote for climate resilience in our communities? Here's your quick guide to key measures that will help protect our region from flooding, wildfires, and extreme heat! Read our full voter guide here: greenbelt.org/voter-guide/ 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗲! 📬 Drop off your mail-in ballot at any official drop box 🗓️ Vote early at vote centers 🏢 Vote in person on Election Day Need to check where to vote? Visit https://lnkd.in/gE4zAZf Track your ballot at: https://lnkd.in/gisqXBJ Together, we can build a more climate-resilient Bay Area!

Happy work anniversary to our Senior Manager of Marketing & Communications, Daniela Ades! If you've ever been around our office, you know Daniela as the one lighting up every room with her infectious laugh and pop culture references. As part of our communications team, she brings that same warmth and energy to sharing our mission of a climate-resilient Bay Area - helping translate complex climate action stories into messages that resonate with everyone who calls this region home. Join us in celebrating four amazing years with our favorite storyteller, conversation starter, and joy spreader! 💚✨

🌉 San Francisco Voters: Our 2024 Voter Guide is ready to help you navigate the ballot! We're excited to endorse two propositions that align with our vision for a resilient, sustainable SF: ✅ Prop L: Fund Muni to improve public transit and support climate goals ✅ Prop K: Transform part of Great Highway into a permanent oceanside park These measures address critical issues from transportation equity to coastal resilience. Ready to learn more? Check out our full guide here: https://lnkd.in/g9KKNDJ Your vote is powerful – let's build a more sustainable San Francisco together!

Last week, we celebrated the official launch of our Resilient Roots: Climate Leaders Network! Our cohort of 20 dedicated residents from Suisun City and Fairfield gathered at Lawler Falls Park to kick off this exciting journey. This celebration couldn't be more timely, following International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction on Sunday. Our Climate Leaders truly embody this year's theme: "Empowering the Next Generation for a Resilient Future." With 10 exciting months ahead, these community advocates will dive into climate education and skill-building—from policy workshops to green infrastructure design—becoming powerful voices for local climate action and disaster resilience. Alongside Sustainable Solano, we're nurturing a greener, more resilient future in Solano County—and it's clear from our launch party that the future is bright! Check out the full recap: https://lnkd.in/gjk4Zyvr 📸: Brianna Casanares

Don't miss the Newark on the Move forum happening TOMORROW, October 15th at 6 pm! This is your chance to hear directly from mayoral and city council candidates about their visions for housing and climate action in Newark. 🗣️ Engage with candidates 🏘️ Learn about housing solutions 🌱 Explore climate initiatives Venue: Oasis Palace, 35145 Newark Blvd, Newark, CA 94560 Hosted by Greenbelt Alliance, CITIZENS COMMITTEE TO COMPLETE THE REFUGE, East Bay For Everyone, Fremont for Everyone, the Housing Action Coalition , SPUR, TRI-CITY ECOLOGY CENTER and Save The Bay, this forum is crucial for anyone who cares about Newark's future. See you there! https://lnkd.in/gfTSyDhP 

This Indigenous Peoples Day, we're reflecting on the critical role of Indigenous knowledge in addressing climate challenges, especially in the Bay Area. At the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC)'s Rising Together summit on shoreline adaptation, we attended a session hosted by Gregg Castro [t'rowt'raahl Salinan/rumsien-ramaytush Ohlone], the Cultural Director for the Association of Ramaytush Ohlone and Sara Moncada [Yaqui/Irish], the Executive Director of The Cultural Conservancy, where we gained valuable insights: 1️⃣ Meaningful Collaboration: True partnership goes beyond token consultation. It means involving Indigenous voices from the start of any project and throughout the process. 2️⃣ Traditional Ecological Knowledge: Indigenous communities hold generations of expertise about local ecosystems. This knowledge is crucial for developing effective climate resilience strategies. 3️⃣ Capacity Challenges: Many Indigenous groups face overwhelming requests for input. We need to find ways to engage that respect their time and resources. 4️⃣ Long-term Commitment: Building trust and effective partnerships requires sustained engagement, not just one-off consultations. As we face pressing environmental challenges in the Bay Area, from sea-level rise to increased fire risk, these insights are more relevant than ever. At Greenbelt Alliance, we're committed to fostering genuine collaborations that respect and integrate Indigenous perspectives in our climate adaptation work. Moving forward, it's clear that addressing our shared environmental challenges will require the collective wisdom, experience, and effort of all communities. By working together and valuing diverse knowledge systems, we can build a more resilient and sustainable future for the Bay Area. #IndigenousPeoplesDay #ClimateResilience #BayArea #Collaboration #RisingTogether

Join Save The Bay Action Fund, Greenbelt Alliance, SPUR, and Silicon Valley Leadership Group on Monday, October 21 at 4 pm for a free webinar to learn about Prop 4 on the November ballot. The Bay Area is facing increasing climate risks, including flooding. Prop 4 will fund vital projects to boost shoreline restoration and stormwater management to protect our communities. Assemblymember Diane Papan, who helped draft the bond, will also discuss its impact on California's climate goals. Register to learn how your vote can help make our region more resilient: https://buff.ly/3U79gEr

South Bay voters, your decision this November can transform our communities! Greenbelt Alliance's 2024 South Bay Voter Guide spotlights two crucial measures: 🏗️ In San Mateo, Measure T aims to repeal outdated height and density restrictions, paving the way for much-needed housing development and a more affordable, sustainable city. 🚌 In Palo Alto, Measure D supports the Quarry Road Connection Project, promising improved transit efficiency, reduced traffic congestion, and enhanced safety for pedestrians and cyclists. These measures represent opportunities to invest in climate resilience, community well-being, and sustainable urban planning. Your vote can create a South Bay that's more equitable, connected, and environmentally conscious. Learn more about how these measures can impact our region: greenbelt.org/voter-guide/ #SouthBayVoterGuide #SmartGrowth #SustainableCities #HousingForAll #VoteClimateResilience