Join us on October 18th for a complimentary bus ride to Sacramento to speak up for Bayfront open space and habitat restoration! Details: This State Lands Commission hearing will decide the implementation of the Public Trust DoctrineThe public’s right to use California’s waterways is protected by the common law doctrine of the Public Trust. Today […]

This year Committee for Green Foothills celebrates Rue Mapp as one of our Nature’s Inspiration honorees. She is the founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro, a national nonprofit organization. With more than 60 leaders in 28 states, Outdoor Afro supports African American leadership in the open space movement and addresses the need for greater diversity […]

As I approach my 5-year anniversary as Executive Director of Committee for Green Foothills, I’ve been reflecting on what I want my legacy to be. It’s a good time to be asking this, too: we’ve just launched our 2020-2025 Strategic Plan process. Since 2013, we’ve won dozens of campaigns for open space and natural resources. […]

If you were lucky enough to join us for our 2016 Nature’s Inspiration, you were left truly in awe listening to the words and music of Yosemite National Park Ranger Shelton Johnson. Check out his video where he introduces and thanks our 2018 honorees, Steve Abbors, retired General Manager of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, and Rue Mapp, […]

Note: The Council meeting has occurred and unfortunately the Council voted 3-2 to apply for annexation of farmland. Thank you to all those who wrote to the Morgan Hill City Council. We will continue to advocate on this issue. On Wednesday, Sept. 5, the Morgan Hill City Council will consider adopting a resolution authorizing the […]

Rue Mapp is the founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro, the nation’s leading, cutting edge network that celebrates and inspires African American connections and leadership in nature. To find out more about Outdoor Afro, the nonprofit network that she created, follow this link.  Rue will be honored at our annual celebration, Nature’s Inspiration, along with Steve […]

Monica Nanez and Kris Lanning Liang, our newest board members, each bring a unique perspective and passion for the environment to our organization.  Monica, now a San Jose resident, lived in Coyote Valley for 15 years, getting a firsthand look at developments there. Currently she manages community and sustainability initiatives for First Community Housing, overseeing bicycle programs, […]