Action Title Description
Planting Gardens Together SF - Rec and Parks - Community Gardens Program

The SF Recreation and Park Departments supports and manages a program of 38 community gardens (and growing!) on city-owned property, where members can grow produce and ornamental plants for personal use.
Making Your Water Heater Efficient LA - Permit for solar water heater

Wish to reduce your CO2 emissions from water heating to zero by installing a solar water heating system? Obtain an online permit from the City of LA from the LA Department of Building and Safety. 
Creating More Cool Blocks LA - Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance

The Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance (NCSA) is the organization responsible for coordinating the Cool Blocks program in Los Angeles. If you are interested in becoming a Cool Block Leader and expanding the reach of the program to more people from your own block or to those from adjacent blocks, get in contact with NCSA. They will offer logistical support and coaching for subsequent rounds of the Cool Blocks program.
Preventing Crime LA - Neighborhood Watch Program

‘Neighborhood Watch Programs fight the isolation and separation that crime creates and feeds upon. It forges bonds among area residents and businesses, helps reduce burglaries and robberies, and improves relations between police and the communities they serve. By starting your own Neighborhood Watch with the support and guidance of LAPD’s program, you will make your neighborhood a safer place.
Creating a Healthy Block Club Palo Alto - Library - Well-Being Resources

Enjoy Breathing & Tai Chi classes (weekly) and Exploring Happiness Through Meditation & Movement (second & fourth Wednesday of the month) (calendar). 

 
Planting Gardens Together SF - PUC - College Hill Learning Garden

The College Hill Learning Garden is the SFPUC’s education and demonstration garden which contains a range of features designed to teach local students about how they can help cities transition to ecologically friendly water, food, energy, and waste systems.
Installing Energy-Efficient Lights LA - Proper disposal of CFLs

Click Lighting & Fans to find out where to properly dispose of compact flourescent (CFL) light bulbs
Preparing for Your Medical Needs LA - CERT

In addition to preparing a bag of medical supplies, you can be trained for free as a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) member, where you will be trained in how to respond to medical emergencies.  With this training, you can help your family, and your neighbors, in the event of medical emergency.
Buying an Energy-Efficient Car SF - Electric Charging Stations

This resource from SF Environment includes links to an Alternative Fuels Station locator, Chargepoint, Nissan Chargepoint Portal, Bink Network and PlugShare.
Staying Clean with Less Hot Water California PUC

The California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) provides programs for water conservation.

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