On Thursday, June 20, you can learn how to reduce your home’s summer water use and slash your water bill by installing a gray water system that redirects wastewater from showers, bathtubs, laundry and bathroom sinks to irrigate your garden, ensuring that you have green landscaping even during droughts. The program, “How Gray Water Can…
On May 20 the Citizens Environmental Council of Burlingame (CEC) awarded scholarships to Burlingame High School (BHS) students for the fourth consecutive year. CEC gave a $2,000 scholarship to Orla Lynagh-Shannon, who was an active, athletic, straight-A student at Saint Ignatius College Prep High School until she suffered a traumatic brain injury during a traffic…
Student interns who worked on environmental initiatives with the Citizens Environmental Council of Burlingame are (from left), Brennan McDonald and Mark Habelt, both of Burlingame High School, Christopher Noll of San Mateo High School and Grace Zhang of Mercy High School. On May 16, four high school students who participated in the Environmental Internship Program…
The Sustainability Academy is a no-cost education and outreach program designed to raise awareness around sustainability and empower San Mateo County community members with the knowledge and skills to promote sustainability. Current Offerings. “Outstanding course to help families learn the process and implementation of backyard composting. Fun, educational and interactive sessions to help you be…
State Senator Jerry Hill presented a Sustainability Award to the Citizens Environmental Council of Burlingame (CEC) at Sustainable San Mateo County’s 20th annual Awards Dinner on April 4. He recognized CEC members for their grassroots work since 2009 in influencing city government and building environmental awareness through free public programs, student internships and other activities.…
The Citizens Environmental Council of Burlingame (CEC) is inviting the public to seven “Green Programs on Hot Topics” focused on current environmental issues during 2019. Admission is free. They will be held in the Lane Room at the Burlingame Public Library at 480 Primrose Road, except as noted. The programs are: Tuesday, March 19 –…
Plan on attending the next monthly meeting of the Citizens Environmental Council of Burlingame: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 7:00 – 8:45 p.m. Upstairs Meeting Room Burlingame Main Public Library 480 Primrose Road We invite you to get involved, too, in protecting our planet by participating in some of the events being held around our county,…
Burlingame students won awards in all three categories of the 2019 CEC Student Film Fest on March 19 for their short videos on environmental topics. The event was cosponsored by the Citizens Environmental Council of Burlingame (CEC) and the Burlingame Environmental Club of Burlingame High School. Open to students throughout San Mateo County, the contest attracted 29 entries from students in eight area schools.…
Your purchases can help benefit the Citizens Environmental Council of Burlingame (CEC) when you shop on AmazonSmile, use eScrip at your favorite store or buy gift cards with eScrip’s Benefit app. See below for details. If you’re having difficulty, please send an email to Marc Yelnick at CSNSTY@gmail.com. Thanks for your help! When you…
CEC Interns Present Sustainability Plans High school students in the Environmental Intern Program sponsored by the Citizens Environmental Council of Burlingame (CEC) presented plans for making their schools more sustainable to an appreciative audience of local environmentalists, educators, CEC directors and parents on September 25. After observing and researching environmental practices and attitudes at their…
