EDUCATION - ACTIVISM - CONSERVATION

seed_swap_2007.jpgSustainable Fairfax is one of the first groups in Marin to pioneer sustainability, with a legacy of educating the town council, supporting the community, providing services to the town, and conducting educational events since 1999. We believe sustainability is not just an end goal, but is a guiding principle for decision making and everyday living.  Learn more about Sustainable Fairfax >>
Sustainable Fairfax featured in Bohemian

Sustainable Fairfax a role model for bottom-up activism

By Gianna de Persiis Vona

The Sustainability Center of Fairfax is a beautiful example of a bottom-up system that is flourishing. Located in downtown Fairfax, the Sustainability Center is an extension of the nonprofit Sustainable Fairfax, formed by grassroots activists Rebekah Collins and Odessa Wolfe in 1999 with the intentions of promoting the ecology, local economy and community of their town. The Sustainability Center, which opened its doors in October of 2007, is an opportunity for this inspiring organization to offer a tangible example of the best living practices for the community and the environment.

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