It’s officially Earth Month, and I’m setting the intention to make a real impact!
This space was created as a hub for connection, education, and action, a place to foster community, share resources, and highlight the people and organizations already doing incredible work.
I designed this class to inspire the community to use their voices to influence environmental decision-making. It covers the basics of communicating with elected representatives, writing effective emails, letters, speeches, promoting sustainable alternatives, and raising public awareness.
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If you are looking to live a more sustainable lifestyle, these retail stores are for you! Support whichever one is closest to you. You can refill on laundry detergent, shampoo, conditioner, cleaning supplies, deodorant, baby powder, toothpaste, home decor, face masks, spices, and so much more!
These are local organizations that are already doing amazing work in our neighborhoods! If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity, fundraising opportunity, or just want to connect with your local ecosystems definitely give one of these a try!
Dedicated to preserving and restoring the Dry Creek watershed through habitat protection, education, and community involvement.
Protecting and revitalizing local waterways through cleanups, education, and advocacy.
Harvesting and redistributing surplus fruit to reduce food waste and increase access to fresh, local food.
At EcoPress Sacramento,
They make sure plastic waste actually gets recycled and they transform it into home goods, accessories, and art. They are an upcycling art studio that believes plastic waste can be reimagined into something beautiful, useful, and lasting.
Advocates for the protection of the American River Parkway through conservation and community engagement.
They ensure the health of the San Francisco Bay-Delta stray and Delta communities
Their purpose is to address the historical, structural racist policies, that force people of color, the poor, and the marginalized to live in the most polluted neighborhoods in Sacramento.
The Sacramento Valley Conservancy‘s mission is to preserve the beauty, character and biodiversity of the Sacramento Valley landscape by protecting and stewarding natural and working lands, and scenic open spaces for the benefit of current and future generations.
Creating space for Black and Brown growers to reconnect with land, food, and ancestral practices while advancing food justice.
Native plant nursery promoting sustainable land relationships, rooted in cultural connection and stewardship.
Local native plant nursery that provides hands-on education around sustainable agriculture, ecological awareness, and local food systems.
Connecting people to the land through urban agriculture, education, and sustainable food initiatives.
This is by far, my favorite nature preserve in Sacramento because it holds a near and dear place in my heart. It was one of the first preserves that I went to as a child. They inspire environmental stewardship through education programs and access to nature along the American River. Their visitor center is one of my favorites. Check their website for their scheduled events!
This preserve is the one I am most familiar with. I grew up on this land, seeing all of the beavers, cranes, otters, and even deer!! They are known to be a popular educational site and they protect vital wildlife habitat and offer opportunities for conservation, research, and public connection. This is one of my favorite places to go birdwatching, check out their website for their scheduled events.
This is the preserve where I got my naturalist certification! It is a little bit further out, but definitely worth a visit. They are known for protecting one of California’s last free-flowing rivers and its rich wetland ecosystems. They have really fun guided paddles check their website for their scheduled events!
Briona hosts all different types of classes, foraging, raised bed gardening, wild food 101, guided hikes, art in the park, fundraisers, and more amazing classes. Sign up for the ews letter to be sent class information!
I recently just found bird cult. They are a super fun birding group that takes you on local bird watching outings while teaching you fun facts.
Queer nature is exactly what it sounds like! They run a queer nature group that does super fun outings like bouquet building, guided hikes, resource fairs, and even drag night!
Nature nerds is hosted at a local small farm. They host, amazing , educational classes, where you can learn all about our native ecosystems. They have amazing speakers like the Golden State naturalist and sacramento food forest!
Practicing a sustainable lifestyle can also look like shopping at small businesses. I want to give you guys a few of my recommendations to spark your inspiration whether it’s home decor, florals, jewelry, pottery, or literal furniture you can find it here.
While this is a passion project of mine, it does take a lot of time and resources to collect all of this information. If you would like to donate to me to continue my naturalist work please use the link below. All donations are appreciated and will go towards my future naturalist projects!
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