Last year we launched the Green Foothills Community Ambassador Program (CAP) to increase awareness of our work in the communities we serve. In just one year, it’s already making a difference. A growing network of dedicated volunteers is helping share our work, build new connections, and broaden our reach across the region. Here’s a look...
Author: Jocelyn Rodriguez (Jocelyn Rodriguez)
Community Ambassadors Shine During Earth Month
In March we launched our new Community Ambassador Program by recruiting volunteers to represent Green Foothills at community events. Through the program, these volunteers spread awareness about Green Foothills’ work on pressing environmental issues that impact San Mateo, Santa Clara, and San Benito Counties. So far, six dedicated volunteers have stepped up for the opportunity...
Healing in Nature: A Journey of Connection, Growth, and Equity
As Green Foothills concludes our Healing in Nature program, we reflect with deep gratitude and pride on what we’ve learned, built, and shared. Supported by generous funding from the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority and San Mateo County District 3, this program was more than just a series of outings, it was a bold...
Breaking Barriers: Diversity and Inclusion in the Conservation Movement
The conservation movement has long been rooted in noble ideals of protecting and restoring the natural world, but it hasn’t always been inclusive of the diverse communities that call these landscapes home. As a person of color in a conservation nonprofit organization, being part of this movement brings a unique perspective—and an incredible opportunity to...



