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With summer comes the risk of harm from extreme heat. Below, tips on how to stay cool and safe. Stay hydrated and drink extra water Avoid strenuous activities between 10 am and 8 pm If working outdoors, take frequent breaks and rest in shaded areas Take shelter in air-conditioned environments and visit community cooling centers … Continue reading Staying Safe and Cool During Extreme Heat

If you're like us, you know that spending time in nature makes you feel good. It might boost your mood, calm you down, or make you feel connected (or all of the above!). In fact, scientific studies reveal that spending time in nature has many mental health benefits. Nature has been shown to: Improve sleep … Continue reading Mental Health Benefits of Nature

Governor Gavin Newsom's California Comeback Plan includes a big commitment to help California build healthy communities with a strong investment in outdoor spaces. We are delighted to see a billion dollars in the economic recovery package earmarked for equitable access to parks, more parks in park-poor neighborhoods, urban greening, and outdoor equity programs. $382 M for State … Continue reading California Comeback Plan: Investment in Parks and Equity and Fighting Climate Change

Quick Guide to California Native and Drought-Tolerant Plants (PDF) from Erica Law, a graduate of Cohort 17 of our Leadership Academy. Click for the guide

We are encouraged by the Biden-Harris plan to conserve and restore lands, waters, and wildlife; increase equitable access for outdoor recreation; and create local parks, especially in cities and other nature-deprived communities. Protecting 30% of lands and waters by 2030 is a bold and necessary step for us to address the climate crisis and ensure … Continue reading 30×30 Commitment with America the Beautiful Plan