Earth Day 2026 Proposed List of Vendors + Activities
Theme: “Our Power, Our Planet” - Taking Action Today!
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Schools, Education and Youth Engagement
1. Menlo College (www.menlo.edu)
Potential activities:
• Related/interested club participation (i.e. Institute of AI and Sustainability) • Sustainable technology and AI for climate action booth from school club • Student led demos on smart cities, energy efficiency or climate analytics
2. Stanford University School of Sustainability (https://sustainability.stanford.edu/) Stanford’s Doerr School of Sustainability advances solutions to climate change and environmental challenges through research, education and community engagement.
Potential activities:
• Climate science education booths
• Department research or initiatives presentation/tabling • Interactive activity station on theme with department or club
3. Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action (www.svyouthclimateaction.org/) SVYCA empowers young people to lead climate action through advocacy, education and youth driven campaigns.
Potential activities:
• Teen climate leadership workshops
• Civic engagement training for students
4. Atherton Youth Advisory Group (AYAG)
Potential activities:
• Help host one of the main activities
• Civic engagement training for students
• Table recruitment + get to know AYAG
5. Sacred Heart Prep’s Model United Nations (www.shschools.org/academics/globalinitiatives/model-united-nations)
6. Afresh (www.afresh.com/about/company)
Afresh uses AI to help grocery retailers reduce food waste and improve fresh food availability, supporting healthier communities and a more sustainable food system.
Potential activities:
• Food waste reduction education booth
• Grocery shopping sustainability game
• Composting and food rescue best practices
7. Little Explorers Petting Zoo (www.littleexplorerspettingzoo.com/) Little Explorers brings mobile animal experiences to schools and communities to foster compassion for animals and appreciation for nature through interactive learning.
Potential activities:
• Farm animal petting zoo or “Creepy Crawly” station
• Youth education on animal habitats, food systems and stewardship • Family friendly nature connection zone
8. Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo (www.paloaltozoo.org ) The Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo connect children and families with science, nature and wildlife through hands on learning and live animal experiences that inspire curiosity and environmental stewardship.
Potential activities:
• Live animal exhibit and conservation education
• Interactive science experiments tied to ecosystems and climate • Wildlife themed scavenger hunt station
Notes: Haven’t offered weekend events in the past years requested. Historically classroom focused but worth continuing outreach for this special event.
Community Resources and Environmental Partners
1. Peninsula Conservation Center Foundation (https://www.penconcenter.org) Peninsula Conservation Center Foundation supports environmental nonprofits working across climate, conservation and sustainability in the Bay Area by providing space, infrastructure and collaboration.
Potential activities:
• Multi nonprofit education hub booth
• Volunteer sign up
• Climate action resource fair
2. Acterra (https://acterra.org/)
Acterra empowers individuals and communities to take local action on climate through clean energy, electrification, sustainable food and transportation programs.
Potential activities:
• Home electrification workshops (i.e. Induction cooking demo and tasting) • EV and heat pump education booth
• Sustainable living action planning handout (if possible) • Promote Student Ambassador program
• Public Lecture to empower students tp take action on local and regional environmental issues.
3. California Native Plant Society Santa Clara Valley (https://www.cnps-scv.org/) CNPS SCV protects California native plants and habitats through conservation, restoration, education and advocacy.
Potential activities:
• Native plant potting station
• Wildflower seed giveaways
• Pollinator education booth
• Event decor with native flora theme
4. Canopy (https://canopy.org/)
Canopy grows, protects and connects people to trees to build a more resilient and sustainable urban forest.
Potential activities:
• Tree Walk for the Town at HPP
• Tree Care Tips
5. League of Women Voters Palo Alto (https://www.lwvpaloalto.org/) The League of Women Voters empowers voters and defends democracy through nonpartisan education and civic engagement.
Potential activities:
• Voter registration booth
• Civic engagement workshops
6. Green Foothills (www.greenfoothills.org/)
Green Foothills protects open space, farmland and natural resources in the Bay Area through advocacy, education and community partnerships.
Potential activities:
• Open space protection education booth
• Leadership Program info
• Volunteer recruitment
7. Save The Bay (https://savesfbay.org/)
Save The Bay protects and restores San Francisco Bay for people and wildlife through advocacy, education and hands on restoration.
Potential activities:
• Sea level rise education
• Wetlands restoration game or activity to learn more about wetlands for kids • Climate resilience efforts showcase
8. Ecology Center (https://ecologycenter.org/about)
The Ecology Center works toward thriving, just and resilient urban communities through zero waste systems, climate action and environmental justice. Inspiring and building a sustainable, healthy, and just future for the East Bay, California, and beyond.
Potential activities:
• Air Quality in the Home resources or listening session • Building Raised Beds workshop at Compost station
• Zero Waste living promotional materials
• Climate justice storytelling workshop
9. Peninsula Open Space Trust (https://openspacetrust.org/) POST protects open space on the Peninsula and in the South Bay to preserve wildlife habitat, farmland and public access to nature.
Potential activities:
• Trail stewardship education
• Share Field Guides - Free guides to local hikes, biking trails, outdoor recreation, wildlife, plants and more.
• Showcase efforts like “Tree Explorers Handbook” or “Watershed Map of the Peninsula”
10. Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition
Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition advances safer, more accessible bicycling for everyone through advocacy, education and community programs.
Potential activities:
• Bike safety and e bike education booth
• Co-sponsor bike valet (if possible)
• Bike safety game or activity (i.e bike safety word find)
11. Beyond Terra (https://beyondterra.org/)
Beyond Terra emerges out of a careful analysis of how economic incentives drive governments and for-profit companies to degrade the environment. The group is currently involved in several projects throughout California. Their team is organized into action-oriented groups with heavy overlap and individual authority. They address and respond to declining global biodiversity.
Potential activities:
• Project demonstrations
• Seed-Bombing Drone Demonstration/Preparation
Advocacy and Policy Focused Organizations
1. Greenaction for Health and Environmental Justice (https://greenaction.org) Greenaction works with frontline communities to achieve environmental justice and eliminate toxic pollution through grassroots organizing and policy advocacy.
2. Earthjustice (https://earthjustice.org)
Earthjustice uses the power of law to protect people’s health, preserve nature and advance climate solutions.
Potential activities:
• Environmental law education booth
• Showcase efforts towards Fossils Fuels program, Internation Partners Program, and Oceans Program
3. Greenbelt Alliance (www.greenbelt.org)
Greenbelt Alliance promotes climate smart growth and protects natural lands by advancing sustainable land use and housing policies.
Potential activities:
• Showcase their Resilience Playbook a go-to guide for accelerating equitable adaptation to the climate crisis in the Bay Area. It offers a holistic approach to advancing solutions that address overlapping environmental, economic, and social challenges.
• Share critical actions we can take now (featured on their website)
4. Pacific Environment (www.pacificenvironment.org)
Pacific Environment works with communities and policymakers to protect climate, oceans and wildlife across Asia and North America.
Potential activities:
• Ocean protection education
• Climate diplomacy and international action
5. Citizens Climate Lobby (www.cclsf.org)
Citizens Climate Lobby trains everyday people to become effective advocates for climate policy through relationship building and bipartisan engagement.
Potential activities:
• Legislative letter writing booth
• Civic engagement workshop
Atherton Based Groups
1. Environmental Programs Committee
Potential activities:
• Tabling and promoting EPC efforts and CAP Goals
• Community poll: “What are your environmental priorities?” • Help host main activities
• Put on a pledge tree or wall. “Leaves” as the pledges/commitment. This could be tied into the children’s playground behind the Atherton Library. • Fixit Clinic co-hosting station (i.e. bike maintenance, how to sew, etc)
2. Park and Recreation Committee
3. Friends of the Library
4. Transportation, Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Committee Potential activity:
• Co-Sponsor an e-bike safety workshop with PD and SV Bicycle Coalition.
5. Park Foundation
6. Get Ready Atherton
Potential activities:
• Emergency readiness games
• Family disaster planning station
• Pack a bag in under 5 minutes challenge
7. Tree Committee
8. Heritage Association
Potential activities:
• Vintage Atherton photo exhibit + giveaway
• Sustainability and historic preservation through time education
9. Atherton Arts Foundation (AAF)
Potential activities:
• Pre-planned art exhibit
• “Trash to treasure” pre-planned or live art activity
Partners and related
1. Peninsula Clean Energy (www.peninsulacleanenergy.com)
2. GreenWaste Recovery (www.greenwaste.com/)
Potential activities:
• Trash sorting relay game
• Compost education
• 2025 Diversion breakdown by material. Can hide percentage (%) and tons diverted as a guessing game with attendees.
3. Cal Water (www.calwater.com)
• May co-sponsor and provide the water refill hydration station.
4. HIP Housing (https://hiphousing.org/)
Potential activities:
• ADU Match Program Q&A
• Sustainable housing education
5. Interwest Consulting Group (https://interwestgrp.com/) Tabling ideas:
• Get to know your building department
• Code Updates and handouts relevant to attendees
6. M-Group (https://m-group.us)
Tabling ideas:
• Get to know your Planning department
• Showcase plans completed or underway in the County related to sustainability • Safety Element related outreach or updates
Opportunities for High Impact Activity Zones Using Vendor Partnerships
1. Plant Potting and Native Garden Zone at the Park
• Potential partners: California Native Plant Society Santa Clara Valley Chapter and the Ecology Center
2. Seed-Bombing Drone Demonstration/Preparation
• Potential Partner: The SeedDrone Team at Beyond Terra
3. Town Giveaway to support activity participation and booth visits. Prizes could include:
• Town Merch Goodie Bag
• Free Compost Delivery to your house on us!
• Police ride to school with Emmy!
• Arts Foundation or Heritage association may be willing to create/donate a historical piece (framed historic photo) or something similar to help promote their efforts and share a piece of Atherton or art
4. Scavenger Hunt Passport Program + Town Giveaway (Main activity) • Requires all vendors to participate. Led by Staff and volunteers. • Activities:
o Families collect stamps at booths
o Completed passports enter prize drawing
o Promotes engagement across education areas
5. Trash Sorting Relay Game w/ GreenWaste (Main activity) • Race to sort waste correctly
• Blown up poster with composting and recycling rules
• Opportunity to win sustainability themed prizes
6. Nature Yoga Wellness Sessions
• Potential partners: YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, or local studio co-sponsorship • Two 25-minute sessions per hour, for a total of two hours or four sessions, scheduled based on facilitator preference. Instructors can guide families through fun stretches that resemble trees or wildlife.
• Wellness connection to nature and environmental health.
7. Civic Engagement and Climate Leadership Workshops put on by vendors
8. Clean Energy and Home Solutions Hub
• Potential partners: Peninsula Clean Energy, Acterra, EPC, Building Department • Activities:
o Home electrification consultations and appliance upgrades o Solar, battery, and clean energy education
o Energy rebate and incentive resources
o Public comment suggestion: Passive design and low-cost home efficiency strategies, including daylighting, solar heat gain, window treatments, weather sealing, thermal comfort, fan placement, clothes drying alternatives, and water saving practices residents can implement immediately. ▪ Note: This activity incorporates public comment received by the Environmental Programs Committee regarding the importance of balancing tree canopy preservation with access to natural daylight and warmth, and emphasizes practical, low-cost strategies that complement and de-prioritize clean energy technologies while improving home comfort and efficiency.
9. Petting Zoo and Wildlife Education
• Potential partners: Little Explorers or Palo Alto Zoo • Activities:
o Animal encounters and exhibit
o Conservation lessons
10. Atherton’s Tree Canopy Presentation + Q&A with the Town Arborist or West Coast Arborists