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Eleanor Riley
- Feb 1
Newly Planted Natives Now Sprouting in SL2050 Community Garden
Community gardens like San Leandro 2050's are a great opportunity to connect residents within a city or neighborhood.
Patty Breslin, Executive Director
- Dec 29, 2022
7 Solution-Centered Climate Change Articles from 2022
It’s easy to get a sinking feeling of overwhelm if you try stay current about climate change news. And it can be hard to find coverage...
Patty Breslin, Executive Director
- Dec 20, 2022
2022 in Review: Air Quality Outreach, Community Garden, and More
A look back on the strides San Leandro 2050 made in 2022, in partnership with a growing community of supporters.
Patty Breslin, Executive Director
- Jul 7, 2022
Welcome Joanna Sizemore
We are thrilled to add a team member to San Leandro 2050 who is as dedicated to the planet, clean air and our community as we are! ...
Patty Breslin, Executive Director
- Jul 6, 2022
Spring Brings New Events to San Leandro 2050
San Leandro 2050 began their first in-person community events in April! After holding our listening sessions with neighbors and...
Patty Breslin, Executive Director
- May 31, 2022
College Summer Interns with Stipend
SanLeandro2050 is a local nonprofit established to promote bold action on climate change in San Leandro. We have been funded by the State...
Patty Breslin, Executive Director
- May 29, 2022
SLHS Internships- Work on Climate Change and Environmental Justice in San Leandro!
SanLeandro2050 is a local nonprofit established to promote bold action on climate change in San Leandro. We have been funded by the State...
John Minot
- Feb 22, 2022
Making San Leandro more beautiful, affordable, and livable - what does it actually look like?
Making San Leandro climate-friendly and affordable for this and future generations means adding a lot more housing here in years to...
Patty Breslin, Executive Director
- Feb 22, 2022
The Link Between San Leandro’s Housing Problem and Climate Change
Anybody looking to buy a house or rent in San Leandro knows there’s a lack of homes, and especially affordable ones, in our city. In...
Patty Breslin, Exec. Director
- Jan 9, 2022
We're Hiring! Apply Now: San Leandro 2050 Outreach Coordinators
Make an impact in our community - Join our team! San Leandro 2050 is seeking two part-time paid Community Outreach Coordinators working...
Patty Breslin, Executive Director
- Nov 28, 2021
A Tale of Two San Leandros
Depending on where residents live in San Leandro, they experience two different cities. In some of our most vulnerable neighborhoods,...
Tom Huetteman
- Nov 28, 2021
Fifty Trees for San Leandro!
SL2050’s first free tree campaign is complete! Fifty trees will be added to San Leandro neighborhoods with the lowest tree covers. Funded...
Fona Ou
- Oct 15, 2021
Opinion Piece: San Leandro's Climate Action Plan
By Fona Ou The San Leandro City Council voted to approve the Public Hearing Draft of the Climate Action Plan this summer, with all the...
Cheyenne Lin
- Oct 15, 2021
Reflections on Environmental Justice & Intersectionality
By Cheyenne Lin A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to participate in a creek cleanup at Root Park as a Climate Action Corps...
Patty Breslin, Executive Director
- Jul 29, 2021
San Leandro Wildfires: How Can We Reduce Our Risk?
This is part 2 in our series about wildfires and how San Leandro might adapt. Read part 1 here. Wildfires have become a fact of life in...
Cheyenne Lin
- Jul 29, 2021
San Leandro 2050 is Hosting a Free Tree Program!
Get a free tree to help cool our city, reduce carbon emissions, and beautify your neighborhood! See below for details. Note: Due to the...
Joie Fong
- Jul 29, 2021
Youth Voices: Greening Our City
Joie was one of the San Leandro HS students participating in our online community Open Houses. Here she reflects on some of her takeaways...
Stefanie Pruegel
- May 30, 2021
What Would it Take for All Homes to Go Green?
For five months now I’ve had solar panels on my roof. But while that’s the most visible part of my effort to make my own,...
Stefanie Pruegel
- May 30, 2021
East Bay Green Home Tour on June 6 & 13, 10AM-2PM
Are you wondering what other East Bay residents are doing to make their homes safer, healthier and eco-friendlier? Spread over two...
Patty Breslin, Executive Director
- May 30, 2021
San Leandrans Greatest Climate Fear? Wildfires.
We recently completed nine “community listening sessions” with topics ranging from neighborhood health concerns to whether more green...
Patty Breslin, Exec. Director
- Apr 1, 2021
From Model T to Electric Chevy Volt, the incredible journey of a San Leandro centenarian
“I’m overwhelmed to drive something like this! After living through the Great Depression and Pearl Harbor, next thing you know they will...
Patty Breslin, Executive Director
- Mar 19, 2021
Incredible April Sustainability Events from our Library and Sustainability Office
Bike Talk with the Bike Mobile Tuesday, April 6 3:30 pm *This is a children's event best for grades 3 and up. Learn about pros & cons of...
Patty Breslin, Executive Director
- Feb 17, 2021
Street trees: get one in front of your home for free!
The humble tree offers many good things for cities, and San Leandro 2050 has partnered with the California Air Resources Board and the...
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