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Pollinator Gardens Conservation NATURE IS CALLING! Want to encourage song birds and butterflies? Plant a pollinator garden with California native plants! Small pollinator gardens scattered throughout the city will form a healthy connection for the insects and birds that will help them thrive. NATIVE POLLINATOR GARDEN PROGRAM Pick out a small sunny location on your property, about 100sf, or a circle about 11ft. in diameter, and we will suggest some plants that will look attractive and as a group will provide color that spans the entire blooming season. We offer two levels of support: Premium Full Service: We consult with the homeowner, present our suggested plants, purchase the plants and mulch, and with the help of volunteers, plant everything. The homeowner will water the plants and weed as necessary. Cost: $250 Do it Yourself: We consult with the homeowner, present our suggested plants, purchase the plants and mulch, but the homeowner plants everything and waters the plants and weeds as needed. Cost: $175 These prices cover most but not all of our costs. We will start planting in January and will cap the Premium Full Service at ten (10) recipients for this first year. If you are interested please sign up using the form on this page. RESEARCH GreenTown's 2025 Summer interns, Luke Byrne, Huck Twerdahl and Sahana Srinivasan laid the groundwork for the pollinator gardens with their research in Sustainable Landscapes in Los Altos. They were mentored by Gary Hedden, Madhuri Davidson & KJ Janowski. Below are links to their presentation & Video Thank you for your interest in Pollinator Gardens but we are now fully booked and registration is closed for this planting season. FIRST NAME* LAST NAME* E-MAIL* ADDRESS PLEASE CHOOSE A LEVEL OF SUPPORT* Do it Yourself The Premium Service level is sold out for the season. Please check back with us in the Spring of 2026 for updates. Additional comments Submit RESOURCES Summer Intern Project Presentation Intern Presentation Video

Contact Us We'd Love to hear thoughts! Send Suggestions | Comments | Questions info@greentownlosaltos.org P.O. Box 539, Los Altos, CA 94023-0539 650 - 383 - 7540 ANNUAL REPORTS Open 2024-25 Annual Report Open 2023-24 Annual Report Open 2022-23 Annual Report Open 2021-22 Annual Report Open 2020-21 Annual Report Reports

RECYCLE WATER: GRAYWATER Conservation BACKGROUND Graywater is lightly used water from clothes washers, showers, bathtub, and bathroom sinks. Although it contains some soap and detergents, it’s a safe water supply for most landscapes. A graywater system can save water, money and time. Learn about the types of graywater systems and if a graywater system is right for you. Attend a 4-part virtual graywater workshop and check out the rebates here. THE PROBLEM With demand for water exceeding the supply in California, we need to look for additional sources of water. Greywater in one solution. Greywater is gently used water from your bathroom sinks, showers, tubs and washing machines. Although it contains some soap and detergents, it’s a safe water supply for most landscapes. A greywater system can save water, money and time. HOW YOU CAN HELP Learn about installing a graywater system at home by referring to the resources on the right! RESOURCES The Water-Wise Home Create An Oasis with Greywater Greywater Action Graywater & Water-saving resources at Valley Water For inquiries about Graywater program contact us at: info@greentownlosaltos.org

DONATE GIVE NOW TO SUPPORT OUR EFFORTS Donate ONLINE Dontate now on the LAMVCF website DONATE BY CHECK Please make the check payable to: Los Altos Mountain View Community Foundation or LAMVCF with "GreenTown Los Altos" in the memo line and mail the check to: GreenTown Los Altos PO Box 539, Los Altos, CA 94023 - 0539 OTHER Visit this page for other ways to give including DAF, Stock, IRA donations etc. Donations to GreenTown Los Altos through the Los Altos-Mountain View Community Foundation (LAMVCF) - Tax ID 77-0273721 are tax deductible to the extent of the law.

SCHOOLS Walk or Wheel (WoW) Clean Transportation BACKGROUND The Walk or Wheel! (WoW!) Program encourages biking, walking and carpooling to school. We've been working with schools since 2009. WoW!ing to school means fewer single passenger car trips, cleaner air, lower carbon emissions and more fun! With kids back in school, we're ready to help ramp up WoW! activity. Will you be our next champion? GreenTown provides support to school volunteers to work with students to embrace, educate and empower them to think “Walk or Wheel!” . BENEFITS BICYCLE SAFETY EDUCATION STUDENT TRAVEL MODES WALKING SCHOOL BUS BICYCLE TRAIN We Need You! GreenTown is looking for a new WoW Project Lead! The role provides support to school leads in promoting alternative forms of transportation to school, including biking, walking and carpooling. Please contact us at volunteer@greentownlosaltos.org if you are interested in joining us RESOURCES Los Altos City Safe Routes to School maps Recommended Los Altos City Bike Map Santa Clara County Safe Routes to School resources Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety for Parents and Youth booklet Walk and Bike to School Day Toolkit Email Us For inquiries about the SchoolWoW! program contact us at: bike@greentownlosaltos.org

SUNDAY, MAY 4 | 11AM - 3PM State Street, Downtown Los Altos 100 block of State Street FREE ! REGISTER NOW Join Sparky the Firefly for this family-friendly event to learn how to make your home healthier by living Electric! Explore over 25 exhibitors in four featured zones and discover how you can Electrify, See the latest in e-mobility, learn about waste reduction and enjoy interactive family activities. Check out the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Dream Home model as well as 20+ exhibitors showcasing various home electrification solutions. Select EVs will be on display showcasing their ability to act as a power source during power outages and outdoor activities. Electric Avenue Learn about how to reduce your household waste, cut back on plastic use, and check out cutting-edge upcycling initiatives that are producing cool products out of common waste items. Zero Waste The latest and greater in E-scooters and E-bikes will be on display with retailers and brand reps present to answer your questions. Micro- Mobility This interactive area will highlight educational Climate Carnival games, arts and crafts, a mini makerspace, face painting, and fun for the whole family.-to font for titles, paragraphs & more. Family Discovery Thank you to the Event Sponsors! Event Map Download PDF Map Visitors Register Here! More Event Info Exhibitors Exhibitors We are constantly updating featured Exhibits. Check back often to see what's new! Silicon Valley Clean Energy With clean electricity provided by SVCE you have the power to make all-electric choices. Learn More IRBIS Heat pump systems, smart water heaters, EV-chargers Learn More Harvest Thermal Smart Battery Harvest is on 24/7, working hard to make sure your home’s air and water temperatures are just right. Learn More Shade Power Shade Power installs solar shade structures and battery backup. We will showcase example projects. Learn More 1-888-Heat-Pumps We look at your home, comfort goals, ductwork, panel, and room layout, then help you choose a system that actually fits. Learn More Tesla Model Y Tesla Model Y, Tesla Wall Connector, Tesla Mobile Connector Learn More Hyundai Ioni5 - 2026 Meet the 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5! Learn More Ford 150 Lightning See the Lightning in action and talk to its owner and how they use it to power electric equipment! Learn More Volvo PHEV Meet Volvo Electric! Learn More Maker Nexus Making jewelry and art from upcycled aluminum cans. Learn More Los Altos PD & Complete Streets Commission Learn More Cocoplum We turn hard-to-recycle pill bottles into stylish, sustainable sunglasses Learn More QuitCarbon Free ENERGY STAR® certified guidance along with vetted contractors to electrify your home. Learn More Emerald Eco We are electrification contractors. Our focus: Electrification of Appliances and Resiliency. Learn More Copper The World's First Battery Enabled Induction Range: The Charlie Learn More Acterra Electric Vehicle info with rebates & Incentives, home electrification resources and incentives. Learn More Electrification Collaboration Residential Electrification by and for Local Residents from Your Neighbors Learn More ALSO e-bike TM-B Transcendent Mobility. Class 3 E-Bike Starting @ $3500. Learn More Rivian See the Rivian R1T truck power an electric Fireplace! Learn More Telo Meet TELO. The All-Electric Mini Truck! Learn More Kindred Motor Works - Ford Bronco Classic Cars, reengineered to be driven. Meed the electrified Bronco! Learn More LAHS Sustainability Committee Learn More City of Los Altos Sustainability Learn More Ridwell Sustainably reuse and recycle your stuff with Ridwell Learn More Cinnamon Energy Systems Bay Area's premier solar, storage, HVAC and home electrification contractor Learn More Fuse Services Fuse will will showcase Heat Pump Equipment and HVAC solutions for energy-efficient electrification . Learn More Air Care Heating & Cooling Efficient heating and cooling information from a locally owned HVAC company Learn More Citizen's Climate Lobby We create political will to enact legislation to minimize climate disaster. A main action: Electrification. Learn More The Switch is On The Switch Is On helps make home electrification easy! Learn More Pebble Electrified RV Meet the electric RV - Pebble Flow ! Learn More Chevrolet Equinox Meet the Chevrolet Equinox EV ! Learn More The Bicycle Outfitter See a variety of E-Bike offerings from your local bicycle store! Learn More eMotion Autos The best way to buy a USED electric car! Learn More Los Altos Mountain View Community Foundation Learn More VR Clean Air Quest Learn More Cobalt Power Systems Residential Photovoltaic Solar and Energy Storage Systems Learn More Earth Bound Homes Green Building, All electric Homes, Natural Materials, Passive House, Energy Efficiency, Toxin Free Learn More Wallbox Smart EV chargers for home, business, and more! Avoid panel upgrades. Bidirectional charging, Rebates & Incentives Learn More Infinium Solar Roofing & Electric Demo products of solar and battery storage solutions. Learn More Silicon Valley Electric Vehicle Association Educating the public about the many benefits of EVs Learn More Kia EV6 Meet the Kia EV6 ! Learn More Lucid Motors Meet the NEW Gravity Electric SUV! Learn More Last Mile E-Bikes, E-Scooters & E-Skateboards Learn More FabMo Fabric & More Rescuing designer materials, that would have ended up in lanfiills, for creative reuse. Learn More Los Altos Rotary Learn More Repair Café Silicon Valley Encouraging repair and reuse of goods rather than dumping them! Learn More Join the Exhibit Exhibitor Info Become a Sponsor More Info Volunteer Sign Up Here Hosted By We look forward to seeing you at the event. Please register to be kept updated with the latest. Register Here! About Exhibitors Highlights Event Map Visitors Exhibitors

Conservation Stormwater RunOff BACKGROUND Runoff is rain that falls onto hardscape such as the asphalt and concrete of driveways, walkways, and streets. These impervious surfaces in our urban environment prevent stormwater from naturally soaking into the ground. Following 3 years of GreenTown advocacy, in November 2018 the Los Altos City Council voted to adopt eco-friendly solutions to capture dirty street runoff. The Shoulder Paving Policy, which applies to all new residential construction and major remodels, embraces permeable materials in the City Right of Way. Organic materials allow rain to sink into the ground, where toxins are captured and decompose. These “green streets” keep polluted water out of our waterways. The abundance of natural frontage in Los Altos, streets without curbs and gutters, offer tremendous opportunity to maximize stormwater capture. THE PROBLEM HOW YOU CAN HELP Permeable Surfaces Handbook RESOURCES Email Us For inquiries about the SchoolWoW! program contact us at: info@greentownlosaltos.org

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CONTACT US We'd Love to hear thoughts! Send Suggestions | Comments | Questions info@greentownlosaltos.org P.O. Box 539, Los Altos, CA 94023-0539 650 - 468 - 0903 ANNUAL REPORTS Reports 2024-25 Annual Report 2023-24 Annual Report 2022-23 Annual Report 2021-22 Annual Report

CREEK CLEANUP Conservation BACKGROUND In 2011 GreenTown officially “adopted” the Permanente Diversion Channel through the Santa Clara Valley Water District (currently Valley Water). The channel runs from Heritage Oaks Park at Portland and Miramonte to Stevens Creek at Highway 85. Look for the sign at the corner of Portland and Miramonte declaring this a GreenTown “baby”. Our commitment? To organize and gather volunteers for biannual creek cleanup events in coordination with Valley Water. Ours is one of 50 sites countywide that participate in National River Cleanup Day, the third Saturday in May, and National Coastal Cleanup Day, the third Saturday in September. THE PROBLEM People are the main source of litter in our waterways. Litter from streets goes into our creeks and flows into San Francisco Bay and then into the ocean. 80% of the trash on beaches starts in inland areas. HOW YOU CAN HELP GreenTown encourages volunteers of all ages to help support a healthy environment in our local creek through these educational and fun-filled experiences. Activities include education about watersheds and water pollution, removing debris from the creek bed and the creek banks, and sorting and weighing all that was removed. GreenTown reports back to Valley Water and the results are spectacular! You can check out the countywide numbers at cleanacreek.org, where you also can register to volunteer for the next cleanup event. RESOURCES National River Cleanup Day Community Kids Cleaned the Creek National River Cleanup Day Recap Another Successful Creek Cleanup For inquiries about the "Don't Blow it!" program contact us at: info@greentownlosaltos.org

Top Event Map Exhibitors Visitor Info SUNDAY, MAY 3 | 11AM - 3PM State Street, Downtown Los Altos 100 block of State Street FREE ! REGISTER NOW! EVENT MAP EXHIBITOR INFO Thank you to the Event Sponsors! Event Map Exhibitors Exhibitors Silicon Valley Clean Energy With clean electricity provided by SVCE you have the power to make all-electric choices. Read More Emerald Eco We are electrification contractors. Our focus: Electrification of Appliances and Resiliency. Read More Shade Power Shade Power installs solar shade structures and battery backup. We will showcase example projects. Read More Electrification Collaboration Residential Electrification by and for Local Residents from Your Neighbors Read More ALSO e-bike TM-B Transcendent Mobility. Class 3 E-Bike Starting @ $3500. Read More Rivian See the Rivian R1T truck power an electric Fireplace! Read More Kindred Motor Works - Ford Bronco Classic Cars, reengineered to be driven. Meed the electrified Bronco! Read More QuitCarbon Free ENERGY STAR® certified guidance along with vetted contractors to electrify your home. Read More Harvest Thermal Smart Battery Harvest is on 24/7, working hard to make sure your home’s air and water temperatures are just right. Read More Acterra Electric Vehicle info with rebates & Incentives, home electrification resources and incentives. Read More The Switch is On The Switch Is On helps make home electrification easy! Read More Pebble Electrified RV Meet the electric RV - Pebble Flow ! Read More Chevrolet Equinox Meet the Chevrolet Equinox EV ! Read More eMotion Autos The best way to buy a USED electric car! Read More Cinnamon Energy Systems Bay Area's premier solar, storage, HVAC and home electrification contractor Read More Copper The World's First Battery Enabled Induction Range: The Charlie Read More Infinium Solar Roofing & Electric Demo products of solar and battery storage solutions. Read More Silicon Valley Electric Vehicle Association Educating the public about the many benefits of EVs Read More Kia EV6 Meet the Kia EV6 ! Read More Lucid Motors Meet the NEW Gravity Electric SUV! Read More Maker Nexus Making jewelry and art from upcycled aluminum cans. Read More IRBIS Heat pump systems, smart water heaters, EV-chargers Read More Air Care Heating & Cooling Efficient heating and cooling information from a locally owned HVAC company Read More 1-888-Heat-Pumps We look at your home, comfort goals, ductwork, panel, and room layout, then help you choose a system that actually fits. Read More Tesla Model Y Tesla Model Y, Tesla Wall Connector, Tesla Mobile Connector Read More Hyundai Ioni5 - 2026 Meet the 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5! Read More Volvo PHEV Meet Volvo Electric! Read More Join Sparky the Firefly for this family-friendly event to learn how to make your home healthier by living Electric! Explore over 25 exhibitors in four featured zones and discover how you can Electrify, See the latest in e-mobility, Evs and enjoy interactive family activities. Check out the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Dream Home model as well as exhibitors showcasing various home electrification solutions. Select EVs and micro-mobility solutons will be on display showcasing their efficiency and alternatives to gas powered transportation Electric Avenue The latest and greater in E-scooters and E-bikes will be on display with retailers and brand reps present to answer your questions. EVs, Micro-Mobility Alt. Trasportation This interactive area will highlight educational Climate Carnival games, arts and crafts, a mini makerspace, face painting, and fun for the whole family.-to font for titles, paragraphs & more. Family Discovery Award Winning Music by Visitors Visitors Register Here More Event Info Hosted By We look forward to seeing you at the event. Please register to be kept updated with the latest. Register Here!

Past Programs CLIMATE CHANGE Encouraged the City to sign the US Mayor’s Climate Protection Agreement. Recommended the City complete baseline inventory of greenhouse gas emissions. WASTE Saved the City >$200,000 in consulting fees by providing in-depth research and analysis for waste contract. Educated Environmental Commission and City Council about waste collection issues, including importance of food waste and compostables collection WoW! This is a great place to tell people more about your business. WATTS This is a great place to tell people more about your business, and the services you offer. Want to make this content your own? It's easy. WATER This is a great place to tell people more about your business, and the services you offer. Want to make this content your own? It's easy.