Category: News

Healing in Nature: A Journey of Connection, Growth, and Equity
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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...

Farm workers standing in a field in Half Moon Bay
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New Housing for Half Moon Bay Farmworkers Taking Shape

The January 2023 mass shooting that left seven coastside farmworkers dead shone a spotlight on the deplorable conditions where many of the victims had been living. Now, a new community of homes in Half Moon Bay will help to relieve their plight. Green Foothills supported this farmworker housing project, which provides much-needed affordable housing in...

San Bruno mountain with quarry
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Warehouse Threatens Endangered Butterflies on San Bruno Mountain

A giant Amazon-style warehouse and distribution center has been proposed on the site of Guadalupe Quarry on San Bruno Mountain, which is home to numerous threatened and endangered species, including endangered butterflies whose habitat would be paved over by the development. Green Foothills is partnering with local residents and environmental groups to oppose this destructive...

Three types of butterflies. Mission Blue, San Bruno Elfin, and Callippe Siloverspot
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Species Spotlight: Mission Blue Butterfly, San Bruno Elfin, and Callippe Silverspot

San Bruno Mountain, nestled in the northernmost part of San Mateo County, is an island of picturesque mountains that boasts green grassland, coastal scrubs, an intricate watershed, and dunes. If you’re lucky, when you visit you might catch the iconic flutter of three of the mountain’s vibrant butterflies: the Mission Blue, San Bruno Elfin, and...

Herb Grench standing behind bench on top of Windy Hill
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Green Foothills Remembers: Herb Grench, 1932-2024

The Green Foothills community was saddened to learn of the passing of Herb Grench in December. Herb was an early leader of Green Foothills and served on the board of directors from 1970-1973. He was soft spoken, had a ready smile and twinkle in his eye, and worked hard to find ways to achieve common...

February 24, 2025February 26, 2025 in News
Artificial turn with granules of crumb rubber kicked up
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County Supervisors Rejected Artificial Turf Ordinance

Thanks to everyone who emailed the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors regarding the artificial turf ordinance. Unfortunately, the Supervisors voted 3-2 to reject the ordinance. Please use the form below this blog to email the two Supervisors who voted in favor (Otto Lee and Margaret Abe-Koga) to thank them! Artificial Turf Ordinance Rejected by...

2025 Leadership Program Cohort meeting for the first time
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Meet the Leadership Program’s 2025 Cohort

On January 11, we welcomed the 12th annual cohort of training participants into the Green Foothills Leadership Program. From January through August, this year’s 26 participants will learn the secrets of effective advocacy, with a focus on conservation and environmental justice. They’ll learn how to plan and lead an environmental campaign, set goals, engage the...

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