Zest Day
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Environment
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Summer Lawn Season Brings Electric Equipment Exchange Opportunity
South Coast AQMD offers up to 75% savings on electric lawn tools in trade for old gas-powered equipment.
Energy Storage Innovator SPT Relocates to Riverside, Strengthening City's Clean Tech Hub Ambitions
AI-powered battery company's move from Corona highlights Riverside's strategic push to become sustainable technology center.
Historic Riverside Church Completes Innovative Solar Installation
How All Saints Episcopal Church designed a solution that preserves architectural heritage while advancing sustainability and creating a new community space.
City Seeks Public Input on Future Land Use and Climate Plan
Interactive tool allows residents to shape city growth through 2050.
Riverside Selected for 2025 LEED for Cities Cohort
City to measure sustainability efforts against national standards.
A Walk Through Riverside’s Living Plant Museum
Celebrate Earth Day with a visit to the UCR Botanic Gardens, a 40-acre oasis of natural beauty, winding trails, and plant collections from around the world.
Earth Day 2025: Riverside Celebration Guide
From community clean-ups to insect fairs and garden tours, Riverside offers meaningful ways to celebrate sustainability this Earth Day, April 22.
Monarch Butterflies Face Extinction: Local Efforts Aim to Turn the Tide
With western monarch populations at critical lows, local conservationists in Riverside are stepping up with innovative programs and habitat restoration to help save these iconic pollinators.
Riverside-Corona Resource Conservation District Named 2024 Organization of the Year
Environmental education leaders recognize RCRCD for innovative programs and community engagement.
New doorstep recycling service launches in Riverside, promising to boost recycling rates
Aiming to tackle plummeting recycling rates, Recycle From Home service offers doorstep collection of recyclables with financial incentives.
Riverside City College earns honor for urban forest stewardship
Riverside City College recognized for its commitment to urban forestry with Tree Campus Higher Education award
La Sierra University Launches Public Lecture Series on Sustainability
ASU Professor of Environmental Humanities will deliver the initial lecture on April 8th in the Troesh Conference Center.