March 2023 Message from Executive Director Belén Bernal I’m watching the water stream down the road outside after a few days of heavy downpours from another winter storm. While it is bringing much-needed rain to our drought-ridden region, it is also giving us another opportunity to inform our community about our efforts to protect water … Continue reading Welcoming Spring and Enjoying Nature
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First 2023 Coalition Meeting
It was so great to meet in-person with coalition members for a retreat earlier this month, where we had in-depth discussions about our work to protect public lands and support our communities, along with our future goals. Thank you to all of our partners and stewards who attended! We look forward to a year full … Continue reading First 2023 Coalition Meeting
Leadership Academy Info Session
We held an information session recently for those interesting in hearing more about our Leadership Academy. https://youtu.be/O23_2SCMnK4
New Year, More Opportunities for Impact
February 2023 Message from Executive Director Belén Bernal We greeted the new year with team meetings that were inspiring and filled with promise for another impactive year. We are off to a good start, having already hosted community events outdoors and opened up applications for the 20th cohort of our Leadership Academy. While we have … Continue reading New Year, More Opportunities for Impact
Leadership Academy Project: Watersheds Down to Long Beach
Leadership Academy Host: Ariel Dela Cruz, Cohort 19 Ariel Dela Cruz is a Leadership Academy graduate from cohort 19 and a passionate eco educator and sustainability professional. For her Academy project, Ariel gave a presentation to Edison Elementary’s 5th grade class in Long Beach to teach students about the need to keep our oceans clean … Continue reading Leadership Academy Project: Watersheds Down to Long Beach