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Literacy for Environmental Justice
Park Advocacy Day
On May 7, Anthony Khalil, Amanda Lutje, Nicole McClain, LeeAndrea Morton, and Ildiko Polony traveled to Sacramento to participate in Park Advocacy Day with staff and partners from the California State Parks Foundation. The day illustrated the positive impact that our...
The Need for Biological Diversity
Today is International Day for Biological Diversity, a United Nations-sanctioned international day for the promotion of biodiversity issues. This day is important due to the rapidly declined biodiversity. The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity...
Remembering and Honoring Marie Harrison
Our hearts are heavy due to the passing of Marie Harrison. Marie was an incredible advocate for environmental justice and a tireless guardian for our Bayview Hunters Point community. She was a local resident with the expertise to educate, inform, and organize...
Eco-Adventure: Community Kayaking and BBQ
Earlier this spring, Literacy for Environmental Justice hosted over 50 community members for a fun-filled day of kayaking and a BBQ lunch. The event took place at Jack Rabbit Beach in Candlestick Point State Recreation Area (CPSRA). We had three activities happening...
LEJ is Hiring a Finance & Operations Manager
Join our vibrant and dynamic team! LEJ is looking for a Finance and Operations Manager. Check out the job description below or click here to download a pdf version. ~~~~~~~~~~` Finance & Operations Manager Literacy for Environmental Justice San Francisco,...
Join LEJ in Earth Month
April is a crucial month for Literacy for Environmental Justice. We have great volunteer activities planned throughout April to celebrate Earth Month. The activities planned throughout April are important because they provide critical restoration to Candlestick Point...
More Honey, Less Vinegar: Attracting Bees to Your Californian Garden
By freelance contributor Karoline Gore with Ildiko Polony Sustainable living is as much about reducing your personal carbon footprint as it is making sure that the other flora and fauna on the planet can live healthily. It’s essential, then, to consider the well-being...
Highlights from Recent Events – February and March 2019
February and early March have been busy months for us! Below are a few of the Eco-Adventures and Community Events that we participated in. Thank you to our amazing educational and community partners that helped build these events. Environmental Education...
Anthony Khalil Will Be Honored at the Bay Nature Local Hero Awards
Anthony Khalil, LEJ's Community Engagement Director, will receive the Environmental Education Award at Bay Nature's Local Hero Awards on March 31. The event is an annual gala that provides funding for Bay Nature, an independent nonprofit publication and website that...
LEJ Receives Outstanding Park Volunteer Group Award
On February 5, Literacy for Environmental Justice (LEJ) was honored to receive the Outstanding Park Volunteer Group Award at the 11th Annual Neighborhood Empowerment Network (NEN) Awards. The NEN Awards are San Francisco’s way of honoring and celebrating the work of...