Get Involved!

How big is your carbon footprint? 
Find out at Our Green Community, a local site started by SMUD, giving Sacramento residents ideas on how we can “live green.” http://ourgreencommunity.org

What Can I Do? I'm Only One Person. 
Find out at simple thing individuals can do to combat global warming at Sacramento Environmental Commission. http://www.emd.saccounty.net/sec/Global_Warming_Tips.htm

Visit wild flora. 
The California Native Plant Society: Sacramento Valley Chapter has monthly meetings open to the public, news related to endangered plant species, and places to visit wild flora in the Sacramento Valley. http://www.sacvalleycnps.org

Learn about local environmental impact issues.
Environmental Council of Sacramento (ECOS) has various committees with open hearings, events, and local projects.  http://ecosacramento.net

Eco-Friendly Tips
National Geographic offers a variety living green tips that are easy to execute including suggestions on how to deal with today’s extreme petroleum prices and home makeover tips to save energy. The site offers tips for gardeners and cooks and also presents ideas for parents such as details on problem ingredients in our food and healthier alternatives. http://www.thegreenguide.com