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Earth Month Reflections: Why Local Environmental Action Matters More Than Ever

April is Earth Month, which inspires us to reflect on how far we’ve come since America’s first Earth Month more...

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Good News for Burrowing Owls

The Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency recently shared exciting results from its Burrowing Owl Conservation and Recovery Program—and they’re worth...

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Celebrating the Future Lennie Roberts Trail

On September 4, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) and Green Foothills celebrated the dedication of the future Lennie...

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Announcing the Winners of Our 2025 Photo Contest

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Green Foothills 2025 Photo Contest! Many outstanding entries were submitted this...

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Why Land Matters in the Fight Against Climate Change

Green Foothills was founded by people who were alarmed by the rapid destruction of nature that occurred in the Bay...

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Congratulations to the 2025 Leadership Program Graduates

Congratulations to the Green Foothills Leadership Program 2025 participants, who graduated on August 10. Each participant in this year’s class...

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Karen Madsen: Working to Reduce Plastic Pollution

Many people sign up for the Green Foothills Leadership Program to gain career skills, but it’s also a great way...

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Enter Our 2025 Photo Contest!

Grab your cameras, head outside with friends and family, and explore all the beauty our area has to......
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Green Foothills Remembers: Mary Moffat and Sue LaTourrette

Green Foothills was saddened to learn of the recent passing of former board members Mary Moffat (1927-2025) and Sue LaTourrette...

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Iliana Nicholas: Infrastructure, Climate Resilience, and Community

In 2020, Iliana Nicholas was finishing her master’s degree in city planning and working for Climate Resilient Communities (CRC) when...

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Students Learn How to Get Elected Leaders to Listen

Do elected leaders really listen to what community members have to say? If you’re a Green Foothills supporter, you probably...

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Nicole Fernandez: Shaping Policy and Community

When Nicole Fernandez signed up for the Green Foothills Leadership Program class of 2016-17, she was looking for new and...

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