Join a 2023 climate action workshopResilient Neighborhoods offers a free, online workshop that includes a series of 5 classes over 10 weeks. With a team of climate learners, this collaborative workshop will teach you simple ways to reduce your carbon footprint that fit your lifestyle.
11,734,118 lbs of annual CO2 emissions have already been eliminated. That's like taking 1,587 Marin homes off of the grid permanently.
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10 hoursof free training from the comfort of your own home
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100 actionsto reduce carbon emissions and increase resiliency
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35%of greenhouse gas emissions reduced in each participant's household
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It's free, it's fun, and it's easy
Did you know our affluent Bay Area lifestyles would require five earths to sustain if everybody lived like we do? 65% of local greenhouse gas pollution comes from our household decisions. It's our driving, our home energy and water use, and the waste stream from our purchasing choices. Resilient Neighborhoods Climate Action Teams undertake carbon-reducing actions that make a difference.
It's not all about CO2 emissions, either. The program shows how to build resilience by:
It's not all about CO2 emissions, either. The program shows how to build resilience by:
- Decreasing dependence on fossil fuels
- Conserving resources
- Fortifying the local economy
- Supporting local agriculture
- Planning ahead for emergencies
Join a Climate Action Team by signing up to participate in the free workshop series.
How it works
In this free 5-session workshop you will reduce your carbon footprint and get prepared for emergencies. Taking simple actions like trimming energy and waste, conserving water, and making smarter transportation choices can save money too. You’ll see the positive results of your actions and help build a stronger and safer community.
Over 2,000 people have reduced nearly 12 million pounds of CO2 pollution through Resilient Neighborhoods. All you need to participate is a computer, access to your utility bills, and a desire to join with other community members to create a better future. New Climate Action Teams are forming now.
Over 2,000 people have reduced nearly 12 million pounds of CO2 pollution through Resilient Neighborhoods. All you need to participate is a computer, access to your utility bills, and a desire to join with other community members to create a better future. New Climate Action Teams are forming now.
Tamra Peters serves as Panelist at Screening of Empowered Energy Heroes
On Tuesday, April 18th, 2023, Resilient Neighborhoods Founder and Executive Director Tamra Peters made an appearance at The Lark Theater! She participated in a panel discussion after a screening of episodes from the new TV mini-series "Empowered Energy Heroes." The series is produced and directed by Marin local Kiki Goshay (Kiki is currently on our Climate Action Team, "The Sustainability Sisters"!).
“Empowered” celebrates the heroes of our times – scientists, inventors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and citizens--that are behind the renewable energy revolution.
Tamra discussed how our Resilient Neighborhoods Climate Action Workshop provides personal guidance to people on how to efficiently and cost-effectively shift away from fossil fuels to the renewable energy sources highlighted in the film.
You can watch this wonderful series on PBS or join us for another free screening of at the Tiburon Belvedere Library on May 8th!
“Empowered” celebrates the heroes of our times – scientists, inventors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and citizens--that are behind the renewable energy revolution.
Tamra discussed how our Resilient Neighborhoods Climate Action Workshop provides personal guidance to people on how to efficiently and cost-effectively shift away from fossil fuels to the renewable energy sources highlighted in the film.
You can watch this wonderful series on PBS or join us for another free screening of at the Tiburon Belvedere Library on May 8th!
Recent graduates
The Marinimizers
CO2 reduced: 144,192 pounds
The Marinimizers were our 116th Climate Action Team, and graduated with phenomenal results! The 12 households made up of 25 people were from Belvedere, Corte Madera, Greenbrae, Larkspur, Novato, San Anselmo, San Rafael, and Sausalito. Collectively they reduced 144,192 pounds of carbon emissions, with an average CO2 reduction of 38% per household! Even more impressive, is that their average CO2 reduction is 60% if counting their pledged actions through 2030, the deadline set to make significant carbon pound reductions.
Team members integrated new practices within their households and daily lives to make a big difference. Mother-daughter team Meredith and Katelyn were excited to start composting, are enjoying eating less meat, and now buy food from Imperfect Foods to prevent food waste. Martha is also shifting to more plant-based meals, and is finding that the Action Plan is a great planning tool to take more actions over time. Meghan has reduced her family's food waste by "a ton" by planning out her meals and posting them on the fridge ahead of time. And Mark arranged for free compost containers to be given to other residents in his complex.
Phil bought an electric lawn mower and said that it is "amazingly efficient!" Jennifer's favorite action was upgrading to MCE Deep Green! Guy is feeling spurred on by the idea of getting rid of gas appliances in his home and appreciates the resources provided by the program to help get him there.
Suzi has shifted her thinking from recycling to changing her purchasing decisions to avoid buying things that will end up in landfill. Alison is a master at repurposing household items, and repaired her clothing to prevent textile waste (check out her Facebook blog- The Rag Sisters!).
Amy is rethinking her travel decisions to avoid air travel when possible. Michelle focused a lot on emergency preparedness, particularly being prepared for wildfires. And, Steve worked on defensible space, removing kindling from under the house. He enjoyed the community aspect of the program and the engaging discussions among the team.
The Marinimizers were our 116th Climate Action Team, and graduated with phenomenal results! The 12 households made up of 25 people were from Belvedere, Corte Madera, Greenbrae, Larkspur, Novato, San Anselmo, San Rafael, and Sausalito. Collectively they reduced 144,192 pounds of carbon emissions, with an average CO2 reduction of 38% per household! Even more impressive, is that their average CO2 reduction is 60% if counting their pledged actions through 2030, the deadline set to make significant carbon pound reductions.
Team members integrated new practices within their households and daily lives to make a big difference. Mother-daughter team Meredith and Katelyn were excited to start composting, are enjoying eating less meat, and now buy food from Imperfect Foods to prevent food waste. Martha is also shifting to more plant-based meals, and is finding that the Action Plan is a great planning tool to take more actions over time. Meghan has reduced her family's food waste by "a ton" by planning out her meals and posting them on the fridge ahead of time. And Mark arranged for free compost containers to be given to other residents in his complex.
Phil bought an electric lawn mower and said that it is "amazingly efficient!" Jennifer's favorite action was upgrading to MCE Deep Green! Guy is feeling spurred on by the idea of getting rid of gas appliances in his home and appreciates the resources provided by the program to help get him there.
Suzi has shifted her thinking from recycling to changing her purchasing decisions to avoid buying things that will end up in landfill. Alison is a master at repurposing household items, and repaired her clothing to prevent textile waste (check out her Facebook blog- The Rag Sisters!).
Amy is rethinking her travel decisions to avoid air travel when possible. Michelle focused a lot on emergency preparedness, particularly being prepared for wildfires. And, Steve worked on defensible space, removing kindling from under the house. He enjoyed the community aspect of the program and the engaging discussions among the team.
"The program was fantastic for understanding what I could do, and full of specific actions large and small that we could take immediately or plan for the future."
—Meghan of The Marinimizers
Thank you Marinimizers, for being an amazing, fun, and engaging team! 💚
News and media
Jefferson Award WinnerTamra Peters wins the Jefferson Award for Multiplying Good for Resilient Neighborhoods. Watch the KPIX news segment here.
Charles F. McGlashan Award WinnerResilient Neighborhoods receives MCE's Charles F. McGlashan Advocacy Award in recognition of their passion, dedication and commitment to advocating for 100% renewable electricity. Read the full story and watch Tamra's acceptance speech.
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Marin County Video
Welcome Rebecca Auster!We want to extend a heartfelt welcome to Rebecca Auster, a new addition to the Resilient Neighborhoods team! Rebecca is serving as our "Programs and Projects" staff member.
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Marin MagazineResilient Neighborhoods is featured in "Five Marin Organizations Battling Climate Change." Read the article.
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